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 →

UPDATED Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders: Game 4 Preview

GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV%Washington CapitalsBraden Holtby1-4-11.88 / .941New York IslandersSemyon Varlamov6-1-00.94 / .957 Game 4 between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders is a do-or-die, win-or-go-home elimination game. If the Caps lose on Tuesday evening, it will be for the second time in back-to-back years that Washington is sent home during the First Round … Continue reading *UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders: Game 4 Preview →

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 →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Gaining/Growing the Lead

NHL News and Notes from Friday, August 14th, 2020 Game Recaps Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche - 2p EST Start Time For Friday the games would start out west in Edmonton as the Coyotes look to even their series with the Avalanche. In the first period Nathan MacKinnon would score 3:40 in the game … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Gaining/Growing the Lead →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a shakeup to their coaching staff as they will not be renewing assistant coaches Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, and Mark Recchi for the 2020-21 season. The search for new assistant coaches for head coach Mike Sullivan has begun immediately. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1293557919364132874?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track →

The Stanley Cup Daily – The Final Day of the Qualifying Round

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 9th, 2020 News The following First Round matchups have been confirmed: Western Conference Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche Calgary Flames v. Dallas Stars Vancouver Canucks v. St. Louis Blues Eastern Conference Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – The Final Day of the Qualifying Round →

Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins; Round Robin Game 3

GoaltenderGAA / SV%% Games Won of Total GPWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby3.16 / .857.652Boston BruinsTuukka Rask3.10 / .914.714 Both the Capitals and the Bruins are playing in their final Round Robin game. The Boston Bruins were awarded the Presidentâ€™s Trophy this year, after finishing the season with the best record in the league, and 100 points. Washington … Continue reading Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins; Round Robin Game 3 →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 6th, 2020 News The NHL announced that on Monday, August 10th the NHL Draft Lottery will proceed with Phase 2. The eight teams to be eliminated in the Qualifying Round will each get a 12.5 percent chance at the number one overall pick in the 2020 NHL … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd →

UPDATED Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2

Â GoaltenderGAA / SV%% Games Won of Total GPWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby1.88 / .929.652Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott2.87 / .899.645 The Washington Capitals will take on the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in their 2nd round robin game on Thursday the 6th. The Capitals and Flyers were 1st and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division during the 2019-20 season, and Washington did … Continue reading *UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2 →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Hat Tricks to Start and End the Day

NHL News and Notes from Monday, August 3rd, 2020 News The NHL Department of Player Safety has fined Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland $5000 for Spearing Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1290309971813400576?s=20 DoPS also announced that they have fined Wild forward Luke Kunin $1000 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against the Canucks in Game 1 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Hat Tricks to Start and End the Day →