NHL News and Notes from Saturday, March 11th, 2023
News
- The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk.
- van Riemsdyk would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $3 million.
- The Boston Bruins would be the first team to clinch a 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff berth.
Game Recaps
- Detroit Red Wings v. Boston Bruins – 1p ET
- In Boston the Bruins would play host to the Detroit Red Wings in an early afternoon matinee, and in the first period Andrew Copp and Alex Chiasson would score shorthanded and on the powerplay respectively to give the Wings the 2-0 lead. In the second period Hampus Lindholm and Patrice Bergeron would score to tie the game at two for the B’s. Then in the third period Garnet Hathaway would score his first as a B to give the Bruins the 3-2 victory over the Red Wings.
- Philadelphia Flyers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 330p ET
- In Pittsburgh the Penguins would go to battle with their Pennsylvania rival Philadelphia Flyers, and in the first period Rickard Rakell would open the scoring for the Pens while Kieffer Bellows would score for the Flyers for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Sidney Crosby would score to give the Pens the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Jason Zucker, Jake Guentzel, and Mikael Granlund would score to give the Penguins the 5-1 victory over the Flyers.
- New York Rangers v. Buffalo Sabres – 5p ET
- In Buffalo the New York Rangers would travel upstate to take on the Sabres, and after a scoreless first period Jeff Skinner would score for the Sabres, but Patrick Kane would score to tie the game at one for the Rangers. Then after a scoreless third period it would be Artemi Panarin with his 20th of the season to give the Rangers the 2-1 overtime victory over the Sabres.
- Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche – 6p ET
- In Colorado the Avalanche would play host to the Arizona Coyotes for an afternoon matinee, and in the first period Denis Malgin would score to give the Avs the 1-0 lead, but Jack McBain and Clayton Keller would score to give the Yotes the 2-1 lead. In the second period Nathan MacKinnon would score to tie the game at two for the Avs. Then after a scoreless third period Cale Makar would strike in overtime to give the Avalanche the 3-2 victory over the Coyotes.
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa Bay the Lightning would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and after a scoreless first period Brayden Point would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period Taylor Raddysh would score to tie the game at one for the Blackhawks, but goals from Point and Brandon Hagel would give the Lightning the 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks.
- Edmonton Oilers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada the Maple Leafs would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Noel Acciari would score for the Leafs, but goals from Mattias Ekholm and Evander Kane would give the Oilers the 2-1 lead. In the second period Connor McDavid would score to give the Oilers the two goal lead, but goals from Mitch Marner and William Nylander, and a pair of goals from John Tavares would give the Leafs the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Leon Draisaitl would score for the Oilers, but goals from Auston Matthews and Acciari would give the Maple Leafs the 7-4 victory over the Oilers.
- New Jersey Devils v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal the New Jersey Devils would come to town to face the Canadiens, and in the first period Nathan Bastian and Nico Hischier would score to give the Devils the 2-0 lead. In the second period Denis Gurianov would score to get the Habs on the board and back within one. Then in the third period Tomas Tatar would score to give the Devils the 3-1 victory over the Canadiens.
- St. Louis Blues v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
- In Columbus the Blue Jackets would battle the St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Patrik Laine would score for the Jackets, but Jordan Kyrou would score and a pair of goals from Sammy Blais would give the Blues the 3-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Boone Jenner would score for the Jackets, but a pair of goals by Kyrou would complete the hat trick and give the Blues the 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
- Vegas Golden Knights v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
- In Carolina the Hurricanes would bring the outdoors indoors as they host the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Jonathan Marchessault would score to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the second period Reilly Smith would score to give the Knights the two goal lead. Then in the third period Paul Cotter and Brett Howden would score to give the Golden Knights the 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes.
- Winnipeg Jets v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET
- In Florida the Winnipeg Jets would come to town to face the Panthers, and in the first period Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers would give the Jets the 2-0 lead, but Matthew Tkachuk would score to get the Panthers back within one. However, Vladislav Namestnikov would score to put the Jets ahead by two once again. In the second period Sam Reinhart would score to get the Panthers back within one, but Namestnikov would net his second of the game to give the Jets the two goal lead back. Then in the third period Marc Staal would score and Tkachuk would net his second of the game for the Panthers to tie the game at four and force overtime. In the extra frame Scheifele would net his second of the game to give the Jets the 5-4 victory over the Panthers.
- Washington Capitals v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
- On Long Island the Washington Capitals would visit the New York Islanders, and in the first period Pierre Engvall would net his first as an Islander, but Dylan Strome would strike to tie the game at one and then TJ Oshie would score for the Caps to take the 2-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Anthony Mantha, Nic Dowd, and Nicklas Backstrom would score to give the Capitals the 5-1 victory over the Islanders.
- Dallas Stars v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
- In Seattle the Dallas Stars would come to town to take on the Kraken, and after a scoreless first period Jordan Eberle would score for the Kraken, but goals from Roope Hintz and Mason Marchment would give the Stars the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Joe Pavelski would score for the Stars, but goals from Ryan Donato and Oliver Bjorkstrand would tie the game at three for the Kraken. In the extra frame Miro Heiskanen would score to give the Stars the 4-3 overtime victory over the Kraken.
- Ottawa Senators v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
- In Vancouver the Canucks would take on the Ottawa Senators, and in the first period Andrei Kuzmenko would score to give the Canucks the 1-0 lead. In the second period JT Miller and Nils Aman would score to give the Canucks the three goal lead. Then in the third period Claude Giroux and Nick Holden would score for the Sens, but goals from Sheldon Dries and Kuzmenko would give the Canucks the 5-2 victory over the Senators.
- Minnesota Wild v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
- In San Jose the Sharks would take on the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Jared Spurgeon would strike to give the Wild the 1-0 lead. In the second period Logan Couture would score for the Sharks, but Frederick Gaudreau would score to keep the Wild ahead by one. Then in the third period Tomas Hertl would score for the Sharks, but goals from Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello, and Matt Boldy would give the Wild the 5-2 victory over the Sharks.
- Nashville Predators v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
- In Hollywood the Nashville Predators would come to town to face off with the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Mikey Anderson would score to give the Kings the 1-0 lead, but Tommy Novak would score to tie the game at one for the Preds. then after a scoreless 45 minutes of hockey it would be Matt Duchene in the shootout to give the Predators the 2-1 victory over the Kings.
Today’s Games
- BOS v. DET – 130p ET
- NYR v. PIT – 4p ET
- VGK v. STL – 7p ET
- CAR v. NJ – 7p ET
- WIN v. TB – 7p ET
- OTT v. CAL – 9p ET
- MIN v. ARI – 930p ET
- NAS v. ANA – 930p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- 32 Thoughts: Briere likely next Flyers GM, lots of interest in other jobs with organization (HNIC)
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