NHL News and Notes from Monday, March 9th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, March 9th, 2020   News: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined forward Oskar Sundqvist of the St. Louis Blues $5000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for roughing Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Boqvist. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1237041667829620742?s=20   The NHL, along with Major League Baseball, National Basketball … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, March 9th, 2020 →

NHL Three Stars of the Week for Mar. 2nd – 8th

Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 2nd through 8th.   First Star – Mika Zibanejad (C, New York Rangers) Zibanejad would lead the League with seven goals in three games played for the Rangers. On March 3rd he would net a goal against St. … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of the Week for Mar. 2nd – 8th →

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, March 8th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, March 8th, 2020   News: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Nashville Predator's defenseman Ryan Ellis $5000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross checking forward Corey Perry of the Dallas Stars. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1236716030954811394?s=20   Game Recaps: Carolina Hurricanes v. Pittsburgh Penguins - 130p … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Sunday, March 8th, 2020 →

Buffalo Wild Wins: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres

Washington Capitals (41-21-6) vs Buffalo Sabres (29-30-8)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby25-14-53.14 / .897 / 0Buffalo SabresLinus Ullmark16-14-32.72 / .914 / 1 The Washington Capitals are continuing their three-game road trip as they travel up to Buffalo to take on the Sabres. It’s hard to believe it’s been just over four … Continue reading Buffalo Wild Wins: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres →

In the Semifinals, Whale fall to the Pride

The Whale skated off against the Boston Pride in the semifinals of the NWHL playoffs. The Whale beat the Buffalo Beauts in the play in game to get here. Starting for the Whale would be their starter Brooke Wolejko, and starting for the Pride would be their star goalie Lovisa Selander. https://twitter.com/TheBostonPride/status/1236705764586270720?s=20 https://twitter.com/CTWhale_NWHL/status/1236670259026853888?s=20 In the … Continue reading In the Semifinals, Whale fall to the Pride →

Isobel Cup Semi-Finals Recap – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps

#3 Metropolitan Riveters v. #2 Minnesota Whitecaps   Game Recap: In Minnesota the Whitecaps would host the Metropolitan Riveters for the first Isobel Cup Semi-Final matchup. In the first period it would be a very tightly contested period with both teams trading chances and powerplays to try to take the lead, but both Sam Walther … Continue reading Isobel Cup Semi-Finals Recap – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers 3/7/20

New Jersey Devils (28-28-12 68pts) @ New York Rangers (36-26-4 76pts) Game Recap: Tonight closes out the “Hudson River Rivalry” season series between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. Filip Chytil got the Rangers on the board first scoring his fourteenth goal of the season. The lead didn’t last as Kyle Palmieri tied … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers 3/7/20 →

AwesomeMania Weekly News and Notes Recap

Welcome to the AwesomeMania Weekly News and Notes Recap where Ben and Michael, along with friends Jordan Johnson and Matt Carroll who will chime in from time to time, discuss the News and Notes across the wrestling world.   Southpaw Regional Wrestling Returns! https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2020/2/29/21159193/southpaw-regional-wrestling-season-three-video-teaser   Michael - So on February 29th, a day we thought … Continue reading AwesomeMania Weekly News and Notes Recap →

TXHT Report Card – Ilya Kovalchuk’s First 5 Games

Coming to the Washington Capitals as a Trade Deadline pickup from the Montreal Canadiens, Ilya Kovalchuk joined his third team of the 2019-20 season, and I for one was not pleased with this move. Since this trade drew the most of my ire that day I felt that it would be most appropriate to do … Continue reading TXHT Report Card – Ilya Kovalchuk’s First 5 Games →