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 →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders 1/2/20

New Jersey Devils (14-19-6 34pts) @ New York Islanders (25-10-3 53pts)  Game Recap: Tonight is the Devils first game of 2020 as they venture out to Long Island as they take on Metropolitan division rivals in the New York Islanders. This game would be a very tight defensive and low scoring game between the two … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders 1/2/20 →

Hindsight is 20/20: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-9-5) vs Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov10-2-12.28 / .918 / 0Carolina HurricanesPetr Mrazek16-8-22.67 / .903 / 2Goaltender Matchup The Washington Capitals have themselves a little rematch with the Carolina Hurricanes to kick off 2020. The Capitals are just 5-5-0 in their last 10, and have dropped … Continue reading Hindsight is 20/20: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes →

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 →

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020   News: The NHL has announced that they have fined Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock $2000 for diving. Stalock's first offense was on Oct. 12th versus Pittsburgh and was issued a warning. Stalock's second offense was on Dec. 21st against Winnipeg and was issued the above … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 →

NWHL December Player of the Month

The National Women’s Hockey League has named Metropolitan Riveters forward Kate Leary the Player of the Month for the month of December. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1212395658667270144?s=20   Leary would record five goals and eight assists for 13 points in the month of December for the Riveters. Leary has also recorded at least a point in all 12 games … Continue reading NWHL December Player of the Month →

TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games

The Washington Capitals have played their next 21 games of the 2019-20 season and it is time for their second TXHT Report Card of the season. TXHT will be doing report cards for the Capitals every 20 to 21 games during the regular season, and comparing how they do each quarter of the season to … Continue reading TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games →

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019   News: The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Jake Guentzel will miss four to six months after successful shoulder surgery. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1212041254940397568?s=20   The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have re-signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three year contract extension. https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1212051238239510528?s=20   The NHL Department of Player … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 →