NHL News and Notes for September 21st, 2018

  These are your news and notes from the NHL for September 21st...   In pre-season action: Washington Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin looked to be in mid-season form in his preseason debut in the Capitals 5-2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens in a contest that took place at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec. Ovechkin … Continue reading NHL News and Notes for September 21st, 2018

9/21/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes Live Game Updates (Demo Run)

  Lineups: Washington Capitals: Jakub Vrana - Nicklas Backstrom - TJ Oshie Chandler Stephenson - Lars Eller - Sergei Shumakov Shane Gersich - Travis Boyd - Riley Barber Liam O'Brien - Nic Dowd - Juuso Ikonen Dimtry Orlov - Matt Niskanen Jonas Siegenthaler - Madison Bowey Lucas Johansen - Aaron Ness Braden Holtby Ilya Samsonov … Continue reading 9/21/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes Live Game Updates (Demo Run)

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 20th, 2018

  These are your NHL and NWHL news and notes for September 20th, 2018. In NHL preseason action last night, there were eight games scheduled. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 at PNC Arena. Hurricanes forward Martin Necas, the No. 12 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, scored a goal in the … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 20th, 2018

2018-19 Washington Capitals Preview

Last Season: 49-26-7 105 pts (1st in Metropolitan Division; Stanley Cup Champions) Key Additions: Coach Todd Reirdon Key Departures: D Jakub Jerabek, F Jay Beagle, G Philipp Grubauer, and Coach Barry Trotz Top Questions Facing the Capitals: 1. Can the Washington Capitals avoid the Stanley Cup hangover? For the first time ever as Stanley Cup … Continue reading 2018-19 Washington Capitals Preview

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 19th, 2018

  Here are your NHL and NWHL News and Notes for September 19th, 2018 Ilya Kovalchuk recorded an assist in his Los Angeles Kings debut last night with a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center in a split-squad game between the two teams. Lawson Crouse of the Coyotes scored the game-winning goal … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 19th, 2018

2018-19 Toronto Maple Leafs Preview

  Last Season: 49-26-7 105 pts (3rd in Atlantic Division; Lost in Eastern Conference 1st Round)   Key Additions: F John Tavares, F Tyler Ennis, F Adam Cracknell, and Gm Kyle Dubas   Key Departures: D Roman Polak, F Matt Martin, F Tyler Bozak, F James van Riemsdyk, F Leo Komarov, F Tomas Plekanec, and GM … Continue reading 2018-19 Toronto Maple Leafs Preview

2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

  Last Season: 54-23-5 113 pts (1st in Atlantic Division; Lost in Eastern Conference Final)   Key Additions: D Cameron Gaunce   Key Departures: D Andrej Sustr, F Erik Condra, F Chris Kunitz, G Peter Budaj, and GM Steve Yzerman   Top Questions Facing the Lightning: How will Steve Yzerman's departure affect the team? This past … Continue reading 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 18th, 2018

  Here are your news and notes covering the NHL and the NWHL for September 18th. In preseason action for September 17th: The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New Jersey Devils, 3-1 at Bell Centre. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, the third pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, scored in his Montreal Canadiens debut in the third goal in … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: September 18th, 2018

2018-19 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

  Last Season: 47-29-6 100 pts (2nd in Metropolitan Division; Lost in Eastern Conference 2nd Round)   Key Additions: D Jack Johnson, F Matt Cullen, and F Jimmy Hayes   Key Departures: D Matt Hunwick, F Conor Sheary, F Carter Rowney, and F Tom Kuhnhackl   Top Questions Facing the Penguins: Can Matt Murray rebound from … Continue reading 2018-19 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview