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 – A Day of Game Threes

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, August 15th, 2020   News Hours before Game 3, Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask opted out of the NHL's Return to Play.   https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1294640030317780992?s=20 As noted by Chris Johnston of SportsNet, Rask's decision to leave is specific to the moment, and will not affect him come next season as … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – A Day of Game Threes

Tampa Holds Off Columbus for Game 3 Win

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Columbus Blue Jackets Game 3 - Series Tied 1-1   Game Recap: Coming into Game 3 both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets look to take the 2-1 series lead, and in the first period the Lightning would give the Blue Jackets several opportunities to take the lead … Continue reading Tampa Holds Off Columbus for Game 3 Win

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 – Game 2 Means Game 5 Guaranteed

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 13th, 2020   News Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien has been rushed to the hospital after suffering chest pains per General Manager Marc Bergevin. Also per Bergevin, Julien's health issue is not related to COVID-19 Kirk Muller will serve as interim head coach in Julien's absence. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1293971275434594304?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Game 2 Means Game 5 Guaranteed

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

Canucks 3 Goal Third Topples Blues

Vancouver Canucks v. St. Louis Blues Game 1   Game Recap: The St. Louis Blues begin their official defense of the Stanley Cup as they face the Vancouver Canucks for Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round matchup. In the first period the Canucks would get an early powerplay against the Blues, and they … Continue reading Canucks 3 Goal Third Topples Blues