Devilish Looks; Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals (24-6-5) vs New Jersey Devils (11-17-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov8-2-12.38 / .918 / 0New Jersey DevilsMacKenzie Blackwood9-9-42.85 / .908 / 1 The Washington Capitals are looking to redeem themselves from their first shutout of the season as they face off against the New Jersey Devils. Washington defeated the … Continue reading Devilish Looks; Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils →

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, December 18th, 2019   News: The National Women's Hockey League has announced that they have named Michelle Picard as the league's Deputy Commissioner and Director of Player Development. TXHT Report https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1207302511339745287?s=20   The New York Islanders announced that on Feb. 21st they will retire John Tonelli's #27, and on … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 →

NWHL Names Michelle Picard Deputy Commissioner

The National Women's Hockey League has announced that they have named Michelle Picard as the league's new Deputy Commissioner and Director of Player Development. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1207302511339745287?s=20   Per the NWHL Press Release, Picard's responsibilities as Deputy Commissioner will include working on the league's player development, free agency, game and event scheduling, grassroots programs, and working on … Continue reading NWHL Names Michelle Picard Deputy Commissioner →

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 17th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 17th, 2019   News: Ilya Kovalchuk has cleared waivers and is now an Unrestricted Free Agent, and is looking to continue playing in the NHL this season.   Game Recaps: Los Angeles Kings v. Boston Bruins - 7p EST Start Time In Boston we would see the Bruins … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 →

NWHL Weekend Recap

Welcome to the TXHT NWHL Weekend Recap for the Weekend of Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, 2019, plus news coming out of the weekend.   Saturday, December 14th, 2019 Game #1 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Minnesota Whitecaps The Minnesota Whitecaps would host the Metropolitan Riveters for a weekend series, and the first game … Continue reading NWHL Weekend Recap →

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 16th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 16th, 2019   News: The Los Angeles Kings have placed forward Ilya Kovalchuk on unconditional waivers for the purpose of having his contract terminated. Los Angeles Kings' Release   The New Jersey Devils have traded forwards Taylor Hall and Blake Speers to the Arizona Coyotes for Arizona's 2020 … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 16th, 2019 →

Bombs Away in Columbus, Caps Shutout for First Time: Post-Game

Washington Capitals (24-6-5; 53 pts) v. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-14-6; 32 pts)TLDR; Joonas Korpisalo hands the Capitals their first shutout loss of the season, Oliver Bjorkstrand tallies two, Washington still leads Metro. As has been customary for the Capitals, the first 20 minutes were slow and rambling. Caps' goaltender Braden Holtby was challenged early, forced … Continue reading Bombs Away in Columbus, Caps Shutout for First Time: Post-Game →

Breaking News: Devils trade Taylor Hall to Arizona

After all the rumors and speculation the last few weeks or so, the New Jersey Devils have finally traded star winger Taylor Hall to the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes beat out competitors such as the Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and Edmonton Oilers amongst others. The move was completed right before the NHL's roster freeze which … Continue reading Breaking News: Devils trade Taylor Hall to Arizona →

NHL Three Stars of the Week for Dec. 9th – 15th

Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of December 9th through 15th.   First Star – Max Pacioretty (LW, Vegas Golden Knights) Pacioretty would lead all skaters in the NHL with eight points (5g, 3a) in four games played for the Golden Knights. Pacioretty would open the … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of the Week for Dec. 9th – 15th →