Category: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

 

News:

  • The Nashville Predators unveiled their 2020 Winter Classic jersey.

  • The jersey pays homage to the history of hockey in Nashville including the Dixie Flyers.

 

Game Recaps:

Edmonton Oilers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 1p EST Start Time

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The Pittsburgh Penguins would play host to the Edmonton Oilers as they looked for their ninth win of the season, but it would be the Oilers striking first in the second period when Colby Cave scored his first of the season. Then in the third period Brian Dumoulin would score while shorthanded to tie the game and send it to overtime. However, it would be the Oilers taking this one on a Leon Draisaitl goal to defeat the Penguins 2-1.

 

New York Rangers v. Nashville Predators – 2p EST Start Time

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In Nashville, mere hours after unveiling their 2020 Winter Classic jersey, the Predators host the New York Rangers for an afternoon matinee. In the first period the Rangers would strike on a Filip Chytil marker to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Ryan Strome would grow the Rangers lead to two, but before the second was over Viktor Arvidsson would cut the Rangers lead back to one. However, it would not be enough as the Rangers would hold on to win 2-1.

 

Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Boston the Ottawa Senators come to town looking to take down the Bruins, but after going back and forth with the Bruins the first two periods, the Bruins would get a three goal third period to secure the victory. The Senators would get their goals from Anthony Duclair and Connor Brown, while the Bruins got goals from David Pastrnak (PPG), Patrice Bergeron, Danton Heinen, Brad Marchand (PPG), and Jake DeBrusk to secure a 5-2 win.

 

New York Islanders v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres would look to down their interstate rival New York Islanders, but Derick Brassard would score early in the first period to give the Islanders the 1-0 victory.

 

Detroit Red Wings v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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The Florida Panthers would clip the Detroit Red Wings with four unanswered goals as Brett Connolly, Aleksander Barkov, and Jonathan Huberdeau (2 goals) would score for the Panthers for a 4-0 victory.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers would play a barn burner that would see both teams play to an eleven round shootout. The Maple Leafs would get goals from Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Spezza (First as a Leaf), and Mitch Marner, while the Flyers would get goals from Ivan Provorov (PPG), Claude Giroux (PPG), and Travis Sanheim. In the eleventh round of the shootout it would be Andreas Johnsson scoring the game winner for the Leafs as they take the 4-3 victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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In Carolina the struggling New Jersey Devils come to town to face off with the Hurricanes. In the first two periods the two teams would trade three goals each with the Devils getting goals from Miles Wood, Jack Hughes, and Nico Hischier, while the Hurricanes got their goals from Warren Foegele, Teuvo Teravainen, and Erik Haula. However, in the third period the Devils would get goals from PK Subban and Damon Severson to secure a 5-3 victory.

 

Calgary Flames v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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In Columbus the Calgary Flames looked to burn down the Blue Jackets, and burn them they would as the Flames would score a goal per period and David Rittich would post a shutout for their victory. The Flames would get their goals from Sean Monahan, Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkachuk to secure the 3-0 lead.

 

Montreal Canadiens v. Dallas Stars – 7p EST Start Time

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In Dallas the Stars would dominate the Montreal Canadiens as they would get goals from Alexander Radulov (PPG), Denis Gurianov (even strength and PPG), and Miro Heiskanen. The Canadiens would get a late goal from Artturi Lehkonen, but it would be too little, too late as the Stars would defeat the Canadiens 4-1.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Wild would look for their fifth win of the season, but it would be the St. Louis Blues forcing overtime to take the victory from the Wild. The Wild would get goals from Marcus Foligno, Kevin Fiala, and Mats Zuccarello (PPG), while the Blues would get goals from Mackenzie MacEachern, Carl Gunnarsson, and Sammy Blais during regulation. Then in overtime Ryan O’Reilly would score the gmae winner to give the Blues the 4-3 win.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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In Arizona the Coyotes would don their Kachinas once again as they took on the Colorado Avalnache, and it would be a howling time for the Coyotes as Darcy Kuemper would backstop his why to a shutout victory. The Coyotes would get goals from Christian Dvorak (PPG), Phil Kessel, and Conor Garland to secure the 3-0 victory.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vegas the Golden Knights would take on the Winnipeg Jets in a game that would require extra time. The Jets would get two goals from Mathieu Perreault (even strength and PPG), and a goal from Mark Scheifele, while the Knights got goals from Jonathan Marchessault (PPG), Max Pacioretty, and Nate Schmidt in regulation. Then in overtime Kyle Connor would score to secure the 4-3 victory for the Jets.

 

Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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In San Jose the Vancouver Canucks would tame the Sharks. In the latter half of the third period the Sharks would get goals from Marc-Edouard Vlasic (SHG) and Evander Kane, but the Canucks would get two goals from Elias Pettersson (even strength and PPG), and goals from Brandon Sutter, Jake Virtanen, and Adam Gaudette to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canucks.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Kings and Chicago Blackhawks would renew their rivalry, and it would not disappoint as this game would require overtime. In regulation the Blackhawks would get goals from Dominik Kubalik, David Kampf, and Jonathan Toews, while the Kings got their goals from Kyle Clifford, Matt Roy, and Michael Amadio. Then in overtime it would be Drew Doughty scoring with 17 seconds left to give the Kings the 4-3 victory.

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

 

News:

  • The Colorado Avalanche have announced that forward Gabriel Landeskog will be out indefinitely with a lower body injury. No timeline or details in regards to the injury has been given at this time. Kassie’s Report

 

  • The Nashville Predators have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Roman Josi to an eight year contract worth $72.47 million.

 

Game Recaps:

San Jose Sharks v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Boston the Bruins would dominate the San Jose Sharks as they would get goals from David Pastrnak (PPG), David Krejci (PPG), Charlie Coyle, Chris Wagner, and Brandon Carlo to take a 5-1 victory over the Sharks. The Sharks lone goal would come from Brent Burns on the powerplay.

 

Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals end their five game road trip with two goal games from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. TXHT Recap

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Madison Square Garden we would see the the New York Rangers score four unanswered goals to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the Lightning got the 1-0 lead from a Nikita Kucherov goal, the Rangers would get goals from Kaapo Kakko (PPG), Filip Chytil, Adam Fox, and Ryan Strome to secure the 4-1 victory.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the Penguins would dominate the Philadelphia Flyers right from the start as they would get goals from Justin Schultz, Jared McCann, Dominik Simon, Sydney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Zach Aston-Reese, and Dominik Kahun to win 7-1 in commanding fashion.

 

Calgary Flames v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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Coming off of their overtime loss in the Heritage Classic the Calgary flames look to bounce back in Carolina as they take on the Hurricanes. However, after taking the 1-0 lead on an Elias Lindholm tally, the Hurricanes would take over as Andrei Svechnikov would score back to back goals to take the 2-1 victory.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

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The Detroit Red Wings would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and would get two quick goals in the first period from Dylan Larkin (PPG) and Patrik Nemeth to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Leon Draisaitl would score for the Oilers, but Filip Hronek would score to seal the deal for the Red Wings in their 3-1 victory.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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Hours after re-signing their captain to an eight year contract, the Nashville Predators would shutout the Chicago Blackhawks as Nick Bonino would score all three goals for the Predators.

 

Minnesota Wild v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

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In Dallas the Minnesota Wild would take a three goal lead late into the the second period  after getting goals from Jason Zucker, Eric Staal (PPG), and Ryan Suter (PPG), but they would give up six unanswered to Stars who would get goals from Alexander Radulov (hat trick), Roope Hintz (PPG), Joe Pavelski, and Tyler Seguin to take the 6-3 victory.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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In a wild west shootout the Anaheim Ducks would outlast the Winnipeg Jets thanks to a four goal second period. The Jets would get goals from Nikolaj Ehlers (2), Blake Wheeler, and Bryan Little, but the Ducks would get goals from Cam Fowler, Ryan Getzlaf, Adam Henrique, Troy Terry, Derek Grant, and a pair from Carter Rowney to claim the 7-4 victory.

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 26th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 26th, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Chicago Blackhawks v. Carolina Hurricanes – 1p EST Start Time

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The Blackhawks came into the night hoping to surprise the Hurricanes at home. But ended up running into a brick wall in Petr Mrazek, who would make 32 saves to shutout the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. Carolina would open the scoring in the first period off the stick of Andrei Svechnikov, who would score his first of two on the night. The Hurricanes would strike again in the second stretching the lead to 2-0. Canes would add two more in the third to secure 4-0 the shutout victory at home.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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The Blue came into Boston looking to keep up their winning ways and shut down the Bruins in their own arena. The Bruins would open the scoring courtesy of the red hot David Pastrnak. The play would remain fairly even for the rest of the period. But the Bruins would strike again in the second period off the stick of Anders Bjork. The Bruins would control the play for the rest of the period and would add an empty netter in the third to seal the win and the 3-0 shutout for the Bruins.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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The Leafs coming into the second half of a back to back, look to take it to their division rival. Montreal would open the scoring with two quick strikes off the sticks of Brendan Gallagher and Jonathan Drouin to give the Habs a 2-0 lead. Muzzin would score for the Leafs late in the first to give hope in an otherwise terrible first period. The second period would see the Leafs tie the game courtesy of Andreas Johnsson. Then the floodgates would open as Montreal would score 3 unanswered goals to give the Habs 5-2 win. Terrible defensive miscues and terrible zone coverage would ultimately be the demise of the Leafs.

 

Nashville Predators v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

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The Preds looking come into the game looking to steal one from one of the east’s best teams. Nashville would open the score in the first off the stick of Calle Jarnkrok to give the Preds a 1-0 lead after one period. Stamkos and Johnson would strike back in the second period to take the lead for the Lightning 2-1. But Nashville Captain Roman Josi would score to tie the game and take it to overtime. In overtime Nashville defenceman Ryan Ellis would score to give the Preds 3-2.

 

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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Columbus is looking to grab some momentum as they take on the Flyers. Columbus Boone Jenner and Jakub Voracek of the Flyers would exchange goals in the first period.  Jenner would score in the second period as the Blue Jackets would add two more and James Van Riemsdyk would add one to cut the lead to 3-2 for Columbus. The Flyers would come out surging as Shayne Gostisbehere would score one of 5 goals in the third period for the Flyers, as the Blue Jackets would add just one of their own. The Flyers would walk away with a 7-4 win.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Dallas Stars – 8p EST Start Time

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Pittsburgh comes into Dallas looking to keep the Stars down. The first two periods would see Matt Murray put on a clinic, making 22 saves and allowing no goals. But Pittsburgh would come out flying in the third scoring three unanswered goals to win the game 3-0 and record a shutout win for Matt Murray.

 

Los Angeles Kings v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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The Kings come into Minnesota hoping to pick up some points against the Wild. The Wild would open the score courtesy of Gerald Mayhew’s second of the season. The scoreboard would stay quiet until the second period where the Kings and Wild would exchange goals from Ben Hutton and Eric Staal respectively to bring the Wild’s lead to 2-1 after two periods. The third period would see the Wild score three unanswered goals to really take the pounding to the Kings 5-1.

 

Anaheim Ducks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

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The Ducks sport new defencemen in Colorado as they hope to overcome some injuries to beat the surging Avalanche. The first period would see a pair of goals from the Ducks courtesy of Adam Henrique and Carter Rowney to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead after one period. Ryan Getzlaf and Joonas Donskoi would exchange goals in the second to bring the score to 3-1 Ducks. The third period would see a powerplay goal from Nathan MacKinnon to bring the led to 3-2 Ducks. But the Ducks would respond in the third with two of their own to take the win 5-2.

 

2019 Heritage Classic LogoCalgary Flames v. Winnipeg Jets – 10p EST Start Time

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The Heritage Classic was a match for the making. You could visibly see all the snow on the ice, but the players seemed to visibly enjoy the game. Jets and Flames players raving about the ice and the conditions. The first period would come and go with no score, but not short of chances at both ends. The second period would see the Flames take a 1-0 lead on a powerplay goal from Elias Lindholm, the rest of the period would see no scoring. The third period would bring drama, the Jets would tie the game thanks to a late goal by Josh Morrissey. This would send the game to overtime in Regina. Where Bryan Little would score to win the game and the Heritage Classic 2-1.

 

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NHL: News and Notes from Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

 

NWHL News:

  • The Connecticut Whale have signed Madelyn Evangelous for the 2019-20 season.

  • Evangelous has played three games for the Whale this season while on a PTO.

 

NHL News:

  • The Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Mikko Rantanen is out week to week due to a lower body.

 

  • The Winnipeg Jets claimed defenseman Luca Sbisa off of waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.

 

  • The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Kevin Fiala on injured reserve due to a lower body injury.

 

  • The Ottawa Senators have announced that both defenseman Colin White (3-5 weeks – hip flexor/groin injury) and forward Artem Anisimov (1-2 weeks – lower body) have been placed on injured reserve.

 

Game Recaps:

Detroit Red Wings v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Senators look to clip the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period the Senators would strike with a Chris Tierney tally to take the 1-0 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second the Red Wings would strike with two  quick goals to gain the lead with as Darren Helm and Tyler Bertuzzi would both score, however, the Senators would respond with three straight as Mark Borowiecki, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Anthony Duclair all would score to take a 4-2 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Anthony Duclair would score his second of the game to secure the Senators the 5-2 victory.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 8p EST Start Time

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In Tampa Bay the Lightning play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins and after a very touching tribute by the Lightning honoring 46 of the 70 living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor they would get the first goal of the game from Alex Killorn. Then in the second period the Penguins would strike when Brendon Tanev scored his second of the season to tie the game. Then in the final minute of the period Jake Guentzel would score his sixth of the season to take the late lead into the intermission. Then in the third period Cedric Paquette would strike for the Lightning to tie the game at two, and then in the final minute of the period while on the powerplay Victor Hedman would strike to give the Lightning the 3-2 victory.

 

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NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would renew their rivalry once again, this time in Boston as both teams look for their sixth win of the season. In the first period David Pastrnak would score a sneaky one for his 10th of the season on the powerplay. Then in the second period Kasperi Kapanen would get on the board for the Leafs to tie the game, but less than two minutes later Brad Marchand would strike to retake the lead for the Bruins. However, Alexander Kerfoot would score on the powerplay to tie the game back up at two. Then in the third period the Bruins would get a pair of goals from Brett Ritchie and Par Lindholm to secure a 4-2 victory over the Leafs.

 

San Jose Sharks v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres play host to the San Jose Sharks, and it would be the Sharks swimming all over the Sabres as they would get goals from Dylan Gambrell (first career NHL goal) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic to take a 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Jack Eichel would score for the Sabres while on the powerplay, then with 31 seconds left in the period Sam Reinhart would tie the game at two. Then in the third period Jeff Skinner would score 45 seconds into the game for the Sabres to take the lead, but Erik Karlsson would score his first of the season to tie the game and send it to overtime, which would see Jack Eichel score his second of the game to give the Sabres the 4-3 victory.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Florida the Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals in the second. first it would be the Panthers striking with a Noel Acciari marker, then the Penguins would strike with a Teddy Blueger tally, but then the Panthers would strike back with a Denis Malgin goal to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Patric Hornqvist would score for the Penguins, but the Panthers would get goals from Jonathan Huberdeau and Frank Vatrano to secure a 4-2 victory for the Panthers.

 

Arizona Coyotes v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

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At the legendary Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would take on the Arizona Coyotes. In the first period the Coyotes would get the lone strike as Lawson Crouse would score his second of the season. Then in the second period Anthony DeAngelo would score his second of the season to tie the game at one, but late in the period both teams would trade powerplay goals as both Alex Goligoski and DeAngelo (his second of the game) would make this a 2-2 game heading into the second intermission. After a scoreless third period it would be the Coyotes striking in overtime as Christian Dvorak scoring his fourth of the season to give the Coyotes the 3-2 victory.

 

Vancouver Canucks v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

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In Detroit the Red Wings would take on the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Anthony Mantha would strike for the Wings on the powerplay for the lone tally of the period. In the second period the Wings would get the lone goal from Dennis Cholowski to gain the 2-0 lead, but in the third period the Canucks would score five unanswered goals to take the victory. The Canucks would get a hat trick from captain Bo Horvat (2 PPGs, and an even strength goal), as well as goals from Jake Virtanen and Tim Schaller to secure the victory 5-2.

 

Anaheim Ducks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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In Nashville the Predators look to feast on the Anaheim Ducks, and the first period would look good for the Predators as Roman Josi would score on the powerplay followed by a Colton Sissons tally to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission.  Then in the second period the Predators would score two more goals as Rocco Grimaldi and Mattias Ekholm (SHG) would get on the board to expand the lead to four. Then in the third period the ducks would finally get on the board as Ryan Getzlaf would score his third of season, but the Predators would with two more goals as Viktor Arvidsson and Calle Jarnkrok would tally to give the Predators the 6-1 victory.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Wild would smother the Edmonton Oilers in the first period as they would strike three times in the first period. The Wild would get back to back goals from Eric Staal, and then a powerplay goal from Brad Hunt to take the 3-0 lead into the first intermission. Then the Wild would shut the door the following two periods as they would go on to win 3-0.

 

Los Angeles Kings v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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In Winnipeg the Los Angeles Kings look to ground the Jet, but in the first period we would see both teams trade goals as Austin Wagner would score for the Kings, then Kyle Connor would strike for the Jets as they head into the first intermission tied at one. Then in the second period the two teams would trade goals again as Kurtis MacDermid would score for the Kings, and Nikolaj Ehlers would respond for the Jets. Then in the third period Anze Kopitar would score the lone goal of the period to give the Kings the 3-2 victory.

 

Vegas Golden Knights v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

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In Chicago the Blackhawks would host the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Kirby Dach would score his first career NHL goal in his second career game to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. However, after a scoreless second period, in the third period the Knights would strike when Nick Holden would score with 93 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Then in the shootout it would be Shea Theodore scoring the winning goal in the third round to give the Golden Knights the 2-1 victory.

 

Washington Capitals v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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John Carlson would score 2 goals to reach 20 points and lead the Washington Capitals over the Calgary Flames 5-3. TXHT Recap

 

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NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

 

News:

  • The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Nico Hischier to a seven year contract extension with an AAV of $7.25mil. Scott’s TXHT Breakdown

 

  • The Washington Capitals re-assigned defenseman Martin Fehervary to Hershey of the AHL.

 

Game Recaps:

Vancouver Canucks v. New Jersey Devils – 1p EST Start Time

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Scott recaps the Devils 1-0 victory over the Canucks that saw Jack Hughes score his first career goal while playing against his brother Quinn. Scott’s Recap

 

Montreal Canadiens v. St. Louis Blues – 3p EST Start Time

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In St. Louis the Blues take on the Montreal Canadiens, but it would be the Canadiens taking it to the Blues in this one to start. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Jaden Schwartz would score for the Blues, while Jordan Weal woiuld score on the powerplay for the Canadiens. Then in the second period the Canadiens would score three unanswered goals as Brendan Gallagher would score six seconds into the period followed by a powerplay goal by Jonathan Drouin, and Nick Suzuki’s second goal of the season for a commanding 4-1 lead. In the third period the Blues would get a late marker from David Perron, But 15 seconds later Shea Weber would score to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canadiens.

 

Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

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In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada the Maple Leafs host their Original Six rival Boston Bruins that would not disappoint. In the first period the Leafs would get goals from Morgan Rielly and Dmytro Timashov (first career goal) to take a 2-0 lead, but with 21 seconds left in the period Jake DeBrusk would score for the Bruins to cut the deficit to one. Then after a scoreless second period both teams would trade goals in the first three minutes of the third period starting with Danton Heinen scoring on the powerplay for the Bruins to tie the game, then Alexander Kerfoot to retake the retake the lead fort he Leafs. However, David Pastrnak would tie the game at three to send the game into overtime. But in overtime it would be Mitch Marner scoring in the latter half of the overtime period to secure the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

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In Tampa Bay the Lightning would feel the offensive onslaught of the Colorado Avalanche as Tyson Jost would score his first career hat trick with a first period goal, and two second period goals. Plus a goal from Gabriel Landeskog in the second period to grow their lead. Yanni Gourde would score the lone goal for the Lightning in the first period. Then in the third period Nazem Kadri would score to give the Avalanche a commanding four goal lead. The Lightning would respond with a Victor Hedman goal, but the Avalanche would respond right away with a Mikko Rantanen goal to secure a 6-2 victory.

 

Dallas Stars v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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The Philadelphia Flyers return home for a matchup with the struggling Dallas Stars, and the Flyers would strike in the first 43 seconds of the game with a Sean Couturier goal to take the quick lead, but it would be the Stars taking over from there as Roope Hintz would score his sixth of the season and Esa Lindell would score on the powerplay to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then after a scoreless second period Corey Perry would score his first as a Dallas Star to give the Stars a two goal lead. Then with the Flyers goalie pulled Miro Heiskanen would score on the empty netter to seal the Stars second win of the season 4-1.

 

Vegas Golden Knights v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the Penguins play host to the Vegas Golden Knights, and after a scoreless second period Paul Stastny would score on the powerplay for his fourth of the season to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the third period the Knights would get goals from William Karlsson (SHG) and Mark Stone to secure a 3-0 victory over the Penguins.

 

New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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In Columbus the Blue Jackets would face the New York Islanders, and in the first period the Islanders would get goals from Matthew Barzal and Michael Dal Colle, but the Jackets would get a goal from Seth Jones as the Islanders would take the 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Boone Jenner would score to tie the game at two, and after a scoreless third period this game would go to overtime. In overtime the Islanders would only need 33 seconds as Brock Nelson would score to secure the victory over the Blue Jackets 3-2.

 

Ottawa Senators v. Arizona Coyotes – 7p EST Start Time

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Back in their Kachinas at home the Arizona Coyotes would host the Ottawa Senators. In the first period the Coyotes would get goals from Kyle Capobianco (first career goal) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to take a two goal lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Senators would get goals from Vladislav Namestnikov (SHG) and Chris Tierney (PPG) to tie the game, but Conor Garland would take the Coyotes lead back. Then in the third period Carl Soderberg on the powerplay would give the Coyotes their two goal lead back, and Lawson Crouse would score to secure the Coyotes a 5-2 win.

 

Florida Panthers v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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In Nashville the Florida Panthers would take it to the Predators as they would score two goals in the second period after a scoreless first. The Panthers would get goals from Denis Malgin (PPG) and Brett Connolly to gain the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period the Predators would turn things around and get goals from Roman Josi and Kyle Turris (PPG) to tie the game and send it to overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of overtime it would be Vincent Trocheck scoring the lone goal of the shootout to give the Panthers the 3-2 victory.

 

Calgary Flames v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Kings look to put out the Calgary Flames, and they would get a good start at doing so with a first period tally from Tyler Toffoli. Then in the second period the Kings would strike again as Jeff Carter would strike 16 seconds into the period to take the 2-0 lead. Then about five minutes later Anze Kopitar would score while shorthanded , and a few minutes after that Ilya Kovalchuk would score on the powerplay to extend their lead. The Flames would get a late goal from Mikael Backlund in the third period, but it would not be enough as the Kings would hold on for the 4-1 victory.

 

Buffalo Sabres v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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As the Buffalo Sabres continue their road trip out west they take on the San Jose Sharks who look to go into stealth mode against the Sabres. However, it would be the Sabres striking first on a Marcus Johansson marker to take the 1-0 lead. However, late in the period while on the powerplay Timo Meier would score to tie the game at one. Then late in the second period the Sabres would strike as Casey Mittlestadt would score his third of the season to to regain the Sabres lead. Then in the third period the Sharks would strike on the powerplay with a Tomas Hertl goal 44 seconds into the period, but Jeff skinner would score his fifth of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres. However, the sharks would not go away as Marcus Sorenson would score seconds later to tie the game at three. But the Sabres would be determined to win this one as Zemgus Girgensons would score his first of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres and secure the victory at 4-3.

 

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NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 18th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 18th, 2019

 

News:

  • The Washington Capitals placed forward Richard Panik on Long Term Injury due to an upper body injury, and also announced Jonas Siegenthaler as a game time decision for the night’s game against the New York Rangers.
  • The Capitals also recalled forward Travis Boyd and defenseman Martin Fehervary from Hershey of the AHL.

 

  • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm has been fined $5000, the maximum under the CBA, for slashing Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm in Calgary on Thursday, October 17th.

 

 

Game Recaps:

Colorado Avalanche v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Florida the Panthers host the red hot Colorado Avalanche, but it would be the Panthers striking for three goals in the first period as Jonathan Huberdeau would strike for two goals, and Frank Vatrano would score while shorthanded. However, the Avalanche would get a goal from Joonas Donskoi in the first period as the Panthers went into the first intermission with the 3-1 lead. Then in the second period the Avalanche would get two goals from Andre Burakovsky and a goal from Matt Nieto, while the Panthers would get a goal from Brett Connolly as the game would be tied going into the second intermission. After a scoreless third period they would require overtime which would see Nathan MacKinnon score in overtime to secure the 5- victory.

 

Dallas Stars v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the Penguins would host the struggling Dallas Stars and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals as Roope Hintz would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead, but Jared McCann would tie the game for the Penguins heading into the second intermission. Then in the third period the Penguins would get two goals from Kris Letang and a goal from Patric Hornqvist, while the Stars would get a goal from John Klingberg, but it would not be enough as the Penguins would defeat the Stars 4-2.

 

New York Rangers v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals end their three game homestand with a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers. TXHT Recap

 

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

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In Chicago the Blackhawks would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period the Blackhawks would strike for the 1-0 lead as Drake Caggiula would get on the board late int he first period. Then in the second Pierre-Luc Dubois would score for the Blue Jackets to tie the game at one, but in the third period the Blue Jackets would get another goal from Markus Nutivaara to take the 2-1 lead, but Alex DeBrincat would score to tie the game and send it to overtime. In overtime it would be Jonathan Toews would deflect the puck past Elvis Merzlikins to give the Blackhawks the 3-2 victory.

 

Detroit Red Wings v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p EST Start Time

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In Edmonton the Oilers would take on the Detroit Red Wings, and it would be an all seond period affair as both James Neal and Ethan Bear would score for the Oilers, but Mike Green would score for the Red Wings. However, that would all that would be needed for the Oilers to take the 2-1 lead.

 

Carolina Hurricanes v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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In Anaheim the Ducks take on the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period the Ducks would get goals from Adam Henrique and Troy Terry to give the Ducks the 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission. Then in the second period both teams would trade goals as the Hurricanes would get goals from Erik Haula (PPG) and Hayden Fleury, while the Ducks would respond with goals from Jakob Silfverberg and Carter Rowney (SHG) to secure the 4-2 victory.

 

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NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Colorado Avalanche v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the Penguins host the undefeated Colorado Avalanche, and a little over three minutes into the period Matt Calvert would strike for the Avalanche to make it 1-0, but late in the period Sidney Crosby would strike with a highlight reel goal to tie the game at one going into the first intermission. In the third period Nathan MacKinnon would tie the game and send it to overtime for the Avalanche. However, in overtime it would be the Penguins prevailing as Branden Tanev would score his first as a Penguin to give the Penguins the 3-2 victory.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals would erupt for three goals in 78 seconds to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs and secure their first home victory of the season. TXHT Recap

 

Dallas Stars v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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In Columbus the Blue Jackets would get the jump on the visiting Dallas Stars as they would get goals from Zach Werenski and Alexander Wennberg to get the 2-0 lead, but before the period would end Miro Heiskanen would score for the Stars to cut the Blue Jackets lead to one as they entered the first intermission. In the second period we would have no goals scored but in the third period Sonny Milano would score to extend the Blue Jackets lead to 3-1. Joe Pavelski would score his first as a Star to cut the lead to one, but the Jackets would hold on to win 3-2.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Edmonton Oilers – 930p EST Start Time

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In Edmonton the Philadelphia Flyers come to town looking for the victory, but it would be the Oilers striking first as Leon Draisaitl would stike 73 seconds into the game for the quick 1-0 lead. However, Jakub Voracek would respond on the powerplay to tie the game at one, but Ethan Bear would score his first goal of the season to give the Oilers the 2-1 lead going into the first intermission. In the second period the Oilers would get goals from Connor McDavid (SHG), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Draisaitl (second of the game) to take a commanding 5-1 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period former Flyer Brandon Manning would score to increase the Oilers lead to five. However, the Flyers would respond with goals from Oskar Lindblom and Jakub Voracek (PPG), but it would not be enough as the Oilers would win 6-3.

 

Buffalo Sabres v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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Heading into Anaheim the Buffalo Sabres were able to strike first against the Ducks as Jack Eichel would get on the board with his fourth of the season to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead. Then the red hot Victor Olofsson would score his sixth of the season on the powerplay to give the Sabres the 2-0 lead, but Adam Henrique would score to cut the Sabres lead to one as both teams head into the first intermission. In the second period the Ducks would respond with two more goals as Rickard Rakell and Ryan Getzlaf (PPG) would score to give the Ducks the 3-2 lead. Then with less that 15 seconds left in the period Adam Henrique would score his second of the game as the Ducks take a 4-2 lead into the second intermission. In the third period the Ducks would get another goal, this time from Jakob Silfverberg as they would take the 5-2 victory.

 

Carolina Hurricanes v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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In San Jose the Sharks would try to temper the storm of the Carolina Hurricanes and they would in the first period as they would get a hat trick from Evander Kane (even strength and 2 PPGs), but the Hurricanes would respond with a Dougie Hamilton goal as the Sharks take the 3-1 lead to the first intermission. In the second period Barclay Goodrow would strike for the Sharks to take a 4-1 lead into the third period. In the third period Erik Haula would score for the Hurricanes, but Tomas Hertl would strike back for the Sharks as they would take the 5-2 victory.

 

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NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 13th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 13th, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Winnipeg Jets – 7p EST Start Time

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In Winnipeg the Jets would host the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it would not be a pretty one for the Jets. After a back and forth first period that saw Zach Aston-Reese open up the scoring for the Penguins, Mathieu Perreault would tie the game back up at one to go into the first intermission. Then in the second period the flood gates would open for the Penguins as they would get three goals as Jake Guentzel, Sam Lafferty, and Dominik Simon would all score, while Mark Scheifele would score the lone goal for the Jets as the Penguins took a 4-2 lead into the third period. then in third the Penguins would erupt for three more goals as Lafferty, Aston-Reese, and Guentzel all scored their second of the game to lead the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the Jets.

 

Vegas Golden Knights v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Vegas Golden Knights come to town to take on the Kings, and it would be the Knights striking first as Reilly Smith would get on the board with his fourth of the season and then on the powerplay Max Pacioretty would score to make it 2-0 for the Knights, but the Kings would respond as Austin Wagner would score his first of the season to cut the Knights lead to 2-1 heading into the first intermission. Then in the second period Paul Stastny would score back to back powerplay goals to give the Knights the 4-1 lead going into the second intermission. In the third period the Kings would get on the board when Dustin Brown scored his third of the season, but 17 seconds later Mark Stone would score for the Knights to restore their three goal lead. And Stone’s goal would clinch it for the Knights as they would down the Kings 5-2.

 

Calgary Flames v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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In San Jose the Sharks look to put out the Calgary Flames as they come looking for their third victory of the season, but it would be all Sharks in the first period as they would get goals from Timo Meier and Kevin Lebanc to give them the 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Flames would get on the board with an Elias Lindholm marker, but the Sharks would respond right back as Tomas Hertl would score while shorthanded to give the Sharks the 3-1 lead heading into the second intermission. In the third period everything would stay status quo as the Sharks cruise to a 3-1 victory over the Flames.

 

 

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NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 12th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 12th, 2019

 

News:

 

 

 

Game Recaps:

Edmonton Oilers v. New York Rangers – 1p EST Start Time

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In New York it’s a battle of two undefeated teams as the Rangers host the Edmonton Oilers. After a very low key first period it would be Kaapo Kakko scoring his first career NHL goal to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead with a minute 32 seconds left in the first. Then in the second period, the Oilers would respond as Oscar Klefbom would score his first of the season to tie the game at one a piece. But come the third period the Oilers would take over as they would get a powerplay goal from Connor McDavid, and a pair of goals from Leon Draisaitl to give the Oilers the 4-1 victory to go 5-0-0 to start the 2019-20 season.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Ottawa Senators – 4p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Tampa Bay Lightning come to town looking to keep the Senators winless to start the season, and after a scoreless first period the Senators would strike first when Colin White would find the back of the net to make it 1-0. But the Lightning would respond less than 40 seconds later as Ondrej Palat would tie the game back up, but that wouldn’t last as Jean-Gabriel Pageau would score to give the Senators the 2-1 lead with 27 seconds left in the second period. Then in the third period Luke Witkowski would tie the game at two, but newly acquired Vladislav Namestnikov would score back to back goals to give the Senators the 4-2 victory.

 

Nashville Predators v. Los Angeles Kings – 6p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Kings play host to the Nashville Predators who would strike first to make it 1-0 when Mikael Granlund would score for the Predators. But the Kings would storm back as they would get goals from Michael Amadio and Anze Kopitar to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Kings would score again as Kyle Clifford would make it 3-1. To end the second period Ilya Kovalchuk would score to give the Kings a three goal lead heading into the second intermission. However the third period would be a wild one as the Predators would score three straight goals to tie the game at for when they got goals from Viktor Arvidsson, Matt Duchene, and Colton Sissons, but the Kings would score three unanswered goals in the final 59 seconds of the game as Alex Iafallo, Dustin Brown, and Drew Doughty would all score to give the Kings the 7-4 victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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The #NHLBruins blank the #NJDevils 3-0 that would see the Bruins get all three goals from three different goal scorers. Scott’s TXHT Recap

 

St. Louis Blues v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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In Montreal the Canadiens would double up the St. Louis Blues 6-3 after breaking loose with a three goal third period to claim the victory. The Blues would get their goals from Brayden Schenn, Sammy Blais, and Vice Dunn while the Canadiens would get their goals from Tomas Tatar, Johnathan Drouin, Phillip Danault, Artturi Lehkonen, Brendan Gallagher, and Max Domi.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p EST Start Time

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The Toronto Maple Leafs took on their Original Six rival in the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit and would put up five goals against the Wings to secure the 5-2 victory. The Red Wings would get goals from Jacob de la Rose and Darren Helm while the Maple Leafs would get goals from Nicholas Shore, Ilya Mikheyev, Alexander Kerfoot, Jake Muzzin and Trevor Moore.

 

Florida Panthers v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

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On the island the New York Islanders would face the Florida Panthers in another tightly contested Saturday night matchup that would require a shootout to determine the winner. The Islanders would get their goals from Anders Lee and Josh Bailey while the Panthers got their goals scored by Denis Malgin and Evgenii Dadonov. Then in the shootout Brock Nelson would score the lone goal to give the Islanders the 3-2 victory.

 

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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Sporting their new white away uniforms at home for the Carolina faithful, the Hurricanes would host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a close matchup that would see the Blue Jackets get the lone third period goal to secure a 3-2 victory. The Hurricanes goal scoreres were Erik Haula and Dougie Hamilton, while for the Blue Jackets they received goals from Markus Nutivaara, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Pierre-Luc Dubois.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p EST Start Time

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In Chicago the Blackhawks hosted the Winnipeg Jets in a tightly contested matchup that would require overtime, and the Jets would only need 47 seconds to win it off of a Mark Scheifele goal to win 3-2. The Jets other goal scorers were Nikolaj Ehlers (PPG) and Andrew Copp while the Blackhawks goal scorers were Brandon Saad (SHG) and Brent Seabrook (PPG).

 

Washington Capitals v. Dallas Stars – 8p EST Start Time

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The penalty plagued Washington Capitals defeat the Dallas Stars 4-1 for their first regulation win in Dallas since 1995-96 at the old Reunion Arena. TXHT’s Recap

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Pittsburgh Penguins would tame the Wild with a 7-4 victory. The Wild would get goals from Jason Zucker (PPG), Jared Spurgeon, Brad Hunt, Luke Kunin, while the Penguins would get goals from Patric Hornqvist (PPG), Sidney Crosby, Adam Johnson, Kris Letang, Joseph Blandisi, Jake Guentzel, and Sam Lafferty.

 

Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

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In Colorado you had a nail biter as the Avalanche hosted the Arizona Coyotes. After two scoreless periods both teams would erupt for two goals each as the Coyotes got goals from Michael Grabner and Nick Schmaltz, while the Avalanche got goals from Nazem Kadri (PPG) and Tyson Jost. Then in overtime it would be Andre Burakovsky to net the game winner for the 3-2 Avalanche victory.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vancouver the Philadelphia Flyers begin their Western Canada trip with a battle against the Canucks. In the first period the Canucks would get a goal from Brock Boeser for the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period the Flyers would get on the board when Carsen Twarynski would score his first career NHL goal to tie the game at one, but the Canucks would respond right away with one of their own as Tanner Pearson scored to make it 2-1 going into the second intermission. In the third period on the powerplay the Flyers would respond as Oskar Lindblom would score his second of the season to tie the game at two a piece. After a scoreless overtime period the game would go to the shootout and The Canucks would get the victory after getting goals from Elias Pettersson and Tanner Pearson to win the game 3-2.

 

Calgary Flames v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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The Vegas Golden Knights would host the Calgary Flames in a match that saw the Knights dominate the Flames. In the first period the Knights would get a goal from Tomas Nosek, then in the second period the Flames would score two goals  in 33 seconds when Rasmus Andersson and Johnny Gaudreau would make it 2-1 for the Flames. However, the Knights would turn it on and get goals from Mark Stone, William Carrier, and Paul Stastny to take the 4-2 lead heading into the second intermission. In the third period the Knights would add to their lead with a Ryan Reaves goal to make it 5-2 then Cody Glass would score to make it 6-2 as the Goldn Knights rolled on to victory.

 

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