NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 6th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 6th, 2020   News: The Nashville Predators have relieved Peter Laviolette of his head coaching duties, and Kevin McCarthy as assistant coach. The Predators will announce their replacement before they face off with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, January 7th. Nashville Predators Press Release   Game Recaps: Edmonton … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 6th, 2020

Building Momentum: Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals (29-9-5) vs Ottawa Senators (16-21-5)   Predicted Goaltender Record GAA / SV% / # SO Washington Capitals Ilya Samsonov 11-2-1 2.33 / .918 / 0 Ottawa Senators Craig Anderson 6-10-1 3.12 / .900 / 0 Goaltender Match-up The Washington Capitals will host the Ottawa Senators on the first half of yet another back-to-back. … Continue reading Building Momentum: Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators

NHL Three Stars of the Week for Dec. 30th – Jan. 5th

Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 2nd through 6th.   First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C, Colorado Avalanche) MacKinnon would share the lead with three goals and five assists for eight points in three games played. MacKinnon would also record multi point games in … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of the Week for Dec. 30th – Jan. 5th

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 5th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 5th, 2020   Game Recaps: San Jose Sharks v. Washington Capitals - 1230p EST Start Time The Washington Capitals would mount the comeback as Lars Eller would score in overtime to cap off the 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks. TXHT RecapTXHT Recap   Florida Panthers v. … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 5th, 2020

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

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche 1/4/20

New Jersey Devils (15-20-6 36pts) vs Colorado Avalanche (25-13-4 54pts)  Game Recap: Good evening Devils fans! Tonight your New Jersey Devils host the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately for the Devils they ran into the buzz saw known as the Avalanche from the Western Conference. The first period was good for the Devils as they were able … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche 1/4/20

Sunday Showdown: Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks

Washington Capitals (28-9-5) vs San Jose Sharks (18-21-3)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby17-7-42.99 / .902 / 0San Jose SharksMartin Jones13-15-13.13 / .893 / 0Goaltender Matchup The Capitals started 2020 with a huge win in Raleigh, North Carolina against the Hurricanes, and now are back in DC to take on the San … Continue reading Sunday Showdown: Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks

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