Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-9-5 59pts) v. Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2 50pts)   Game Recap: To kick off the new year, and a new decade, the Washington Capitals kick off the second half of the season on the road in Carolina as they look for their first victory over the Hurricanes since Game Five of the first round … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020   News: The Montreal Canadiens confirmed that forward Brendan Gallagher is out indefinitely due to a concussion. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1212770882692747264?s=20   The Canadiens also make a pair of trades. The first one being with the Ottawa Senators as they trade defenseman Mike Reilly to the Senators for forward … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

2020 World Juniors – Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

In International competition the IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic for the Quarter Finals of the tournament.   Thursday, January 2nd, 2020  Switzerland v. Russia In the first quarter final matchup of the day we would see Switzerland take on Russia. After a scoreless first period all of the … Continue reading 2020 World Juniors – Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

NHL Three Stars of December

Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Month for the month of December.   First Star – Jonathan Huberdeau (LW, Florida Panthers) Huberdeau would tie for League lead in points for the month of December with 22 points (6g, 16a) in 13 games to average 1.69 points per game. Huberdeau would … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of December

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020   News: The NHL has announced that they have fined Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock $2000 for diving. Stalock's first offense was on Oct. 12th versus Pittsburgh and was issued a warning. Stalock's second offense was on Dec. 21st against Winnipeg and was issued the above … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

NWHL December Player of the Month

The National Women’s Hockey League has named Metropolitan Riveters forward Kate Leary the Player of the Month for the month of December. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1212395658667270144?s=20   Leary would record five goals and eight assists for 13 points in the month of December for the Riveters. Leary has also recorded at least a point in all 12 games … Continue reading NWHL December Player of the Month

TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games

The Washington Capitals have played their next 21 games of the 2019-20 season and it is time for their second TXHT Report Card of the season. TXHT will be doing report cards for the Capitals every 20 to 21 games during the regular season, and comparing how they do each quarter of the season to … Continue reading TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019   News: The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Jake Guentzel will miss four to six months after successful shoulder surgery. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1212041254940397568?s=20   The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have re-signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three year contract extension. https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1212051238239510528?s=20   The NHL Department of Player … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019