NHL News and Notes from Friday, March 17th, 2023
News
- The NHL Department of Player Safety has fined Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki.
- Suzuki would be fined $2,500 for cross checking Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell on Thursday night.
Game Recaps
- Buffalo Sabres v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Owen Tippett would score to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Joel Farabee, Tippett, and James van Riemsdyk would score to give the Flyers the four goal lead. Then in the third period Victor Olofsson would net a pair of goals for the Sabres, but Tippett would complete the hat trick with his third of the game to give the Flyers the 5-2 victory over the Sabres.
- Carolina Hurricanes v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto the Maple Leafs would channel the St. Pats as they would host the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Brady Skjei would score for the Canes, but goals from Zach Aston-Reese, Mitch Marner, and Auston Matthews would give the Leafs the 3-1 lead. In the second period Martin Necas would score for the Canes, but Aston-Reese would net his second of the game to keep the Leafs ahead by two. Then in the third period Morgan Rielly would score to give the Maple Leafs the 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
- St. Louis Blues v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In the Nation’s Capital the St. Louis Blues would got to battle with the Washington Capitals, and in the first period Sammy Blais would score to give the Blues the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jordan Kyrou, Kasperi Kapanen, and Blais would score to give the Blues the 4-0 lead. Then in the third period Martin Fehervary and Nicklas Backstrom would score for the Caps, but Brayden Schenn would strike to give the Blues the 5-2 victory over the Capitals.
- Columbus Blue Jackets v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
- In Anaheim the Ducks would play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period both teams would score a pair of goals as Trevor Zegras and Scott Harrington would score for the Ducks while Nick Blankenburg and Boone Jenner would score for the Jackets for the 2-2 tie. In the second period Max Comtois would score for the Ducks while Cole Sillinger would strike for the Jackets for the 3-3 tie. Then in the third period Patrik Laine would score for the Jackets, but goals from Troy Terry, Max Jones, Harrington, and Ryan Strome would give the Ducks the 7-4 victory over the Blue Jackets.
Today’s Games
- COL v. DET – 1p ET
- BOS v. MIN – 2p ET
- WIN v. NAS – 2p ET
- EDM v. SEA – 4p ET
- CAR v. PHI – 5p ET
- NJ v. FLA – 6p ET
- MON v. TB – 7p ET
- TOR v. OTT – 7p ET
- PIT v. NYR – 8p ET
- VAN v. LA – 10p ET
- DAL v. CAL – 10p ET
- CHI v. ARI – 1030p ET
- NYI v. SJ – 1030p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Insider Trading: Who are some of the big names bidding for the Sens? (TSN)
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