Game Recap – 1/5/2020 – San Jose Sharks v. Washington Capitals

San Jose Sharks (17-20-3 37pts) v. Washington Capitals (27-8-5 59pts)   Game Recap: In Washington for the early afternoon matinee, the Capitals would host the San Jose Sharks. After a scoreless first period the Sharks would strike first on the powerplay as Evander Kane would score his 16th of the season to give the Sharks … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/5/2020 – San Jose Sharks v. Washington Capitals

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 4th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 4th, 2020   Game Recaps: Edmonton Oilers v. Boston Bruins - 1p EST Start Time In an early afternoon matinee The Boston Bruins would host the Edmonton Oilers. In the first period David Pastrnak would strike on the powerplay to take the 1-0 lead. However, the Oilerss would … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 4th, 2020

2020 World Juniors – Saturday, January 4th, 2020

In International competition the IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic for Semi-Finals of the tournament.   Saturday, January 4th, 2020  Sweden v. Russia In the first semi final matchup of the day we would be treated to an exciting game between Sweden and Russia. In the first period Toronto … Continue reading 2020 World Juniors – Saturday, January 4th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 3rd, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 3rd, 2020   News: The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Ilya Kovalchuk to a one year, two deal. The deal will see Kovalchuk paid $700k at the NHL level, and $70k at the AHL level. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1213136700064571392?s=20   The New York Islanders announced that defenseman Adam Pelech will miss … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 3rd, 2020

Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-9-5 59pts) v. Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2 50pts)   Game Recap: To kick off the new year, and a new decade, the Washington Capitals kick off the second half of the season on the road in Carolina as they look for their first victory over the Hurricanes since Game Five of the first round … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020   News: The Montreal Canadiens confirmed that forward Brendan Gallagher is out indefinitely due to a concussion. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1212770882692747264?s=20   The Canadiens also make a pair of trades. The first one being with the Ottawa Senators as they trade defenseman Mike Reilly to the Senators for forward … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

2020 World Juniors – Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

In International competition the IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic for the Quarter Finals of the tournament.   Thursday, January 2nd, 2020  Switzerland v. Russia In the first quarter final matchup of the day we would see Switzerland take on Russia. After a scoreless first period all of the … Continue reading 2020 World Juniors – Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

NHL Three Stars of December

Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Month for the month of December.   First Star – Jonathan Huberdeau (LW, Florida Panthers) Huberdeau would tie for League lead in points for the month of December with 22 points (6g, 16a) in 13 games to average 1.69 points per game. Huberdeau would … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of December