The Stanley Cup Daily – And Two More Leave the Bubble

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 20th, 2020 News Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen will have a hearing for his Cross Check on forward Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 on Wednesday night per the NHL Department of Player Safety. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1296477568292593665?s=20 The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Brendan Gallagher has … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – And Two More Leave the Bubble →

Stars Shine Bright as They Extinguish the Flames

Dallas Stars v. Calgary FlamesDAL Leads Series 3-2Game 6 Out west in Edmonton the Stars look to extinguish the Flames who are looking to force a decisive Game 7. In the first period the Flames would start off hot as Andrew Mangiapane, Jonathan Gaudreau ((PPG), and Rasmus Andersson would score in the first seven minutes … Continue reading Stars Shine Bright as They Extinguish the Flames →

The Stanley Cup Daily – The Eliminations Keep Coming

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 Game Recaps Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa Bay Lightning - 12p EST Start Time With the early afternoon matinee, the Lightning and Blue Jackets do battle as Tampa looks to clinch the series. In the first period Tyler Johnson and Blake Coleman would strike early for … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – The Eliminations Keep Coming →

Canucks 3 Goal Second Takes Game 6

In the final game of the day the Blues and Canucks look to take the series lead heading into Game 6. In the first period the Canucks would find themselves shorthanded, but Tyler Motte would score during the penalty kill to give the Canucks the 1-0 lead. https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1296283468716883973?s=20 However, the Blues would respond as Brayden … Continue reading Canucks 3 Goal Second Takes Game 6 →

Avalanche Bury Coyotes to Advance

Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado AvalancheCOL Leads 3-1Game 5 Game Recap In our first Western Conference elimination game of the First Round, the Avalanche look to move past the Coyotes. In the first period Nazem Kadri would strike on the powerplay in the first five minutes of the game to give the Avalanche the 1-0 lead. … Continue reading Avalanche Bury Coyotes to Advance →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting the Clearer Picture

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 News In sad news, Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk has passed away after his long battle with cancer. Announced by his son Eric before the day's games began, Dale played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and Philadelphia Flyers. https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1295798902797393920?s=20 https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1295801167537229834?s=20 https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1295803972704509952?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting the Clearer Picture →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Inching Closer to Elimination

NHL News and Notes from Monday, August 17th, 2020 News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Evgeni Malkin underwent successful elbow surgery on his left elbow. Malkin's recovery time is an estimated 3-4 weeks. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1295374381720403978?s=20 The NHL has announced their weekly COVID-19 update. After completing it's third consecutive week of Phase 4 of … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Inching Closer to Elimination →

Blues Even Series at Two

Back out West we have the Blues looking to even their series with the Canucks. In the first period Ryan O'Reilly would strike on the powerplay with 3:17 left in the period for the 1-0 lead for the Blues. Then in the second period JT Miller would tie the game at one for the Canucks, … Continue reading Blues Even Series at Two →

Avalanche Bury the Coyotes

Out in Edmonton the Avalanche and Coyotes would do battle as Arizona looks to even their series with Colorado. In the first period the Avalanche would get a second half flurry of goals as Matt Nieto would score to take the 1-0 lead, then Nazem Kadri would net a pair of powerplay goals to give … Continue reading Avalanche Bury the Coyotes →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Continuing the Grind

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 16th, 2020 News The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they have fined Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty $2500 for slashing forward Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1295194365506314242?s=20 Game Recaps Washington Capitals v. New York Islanders - 12p EST Start Time To … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Continuing the Grind →