The Stanley Cup Daily – Continuing the Grind

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 16th, 2020   News The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they have fined Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty $2500 for slashing forward Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1295194365506314242?s=20   Game Recaps Washington Capitals v. New York Islanders - 12p EST Start Time To … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Continuing the Grind

Flyers Blank Habs in Rebound Victory

Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers (Flyers lead series 2-1) Game Recap: The Philadelphia Flyers look to redeem themselves after being shutout previously in game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens. Philadelphia would get on the scoreboard first as Jakub Voracek would too in a shot from Claude Girioux to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Montreal … Continue reading Flyers Blank Habs in Rebound Victory

The Stanley Cup Daily – Gaining/Growing the Lead

NHL News and Notes from Friday, August 14th, 2020   Game Recaps Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche - 2p EST Start Time For Friday the games would start out west in Edmonton as the Coyotes look to even their series with the Avalanche. In the first period Nathan MacKinnon would score 3:40 in the game … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Gaining/Growing the Lead

Flyers Blanked As Canadiens Even Series

The Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers squared off for Game 2 today at 3p. In the first game, the Flyers won a close one by a score of 2-1. Before today's game, it was announced that Head Coach Claude Julien was hospitalized and sent home back to Montreal for a stent in his coronary … Continue reading Flyers Blanked As Canadiens Even Series

The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, August 12th, 2020   News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a shakeup to their coaching staff as they will not be renewing assistant coaches Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, and Mark Recchi for the 2020-21 season. The search for new assistant coaches for head coach Mike Sullivan has begun immediately. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1293557919364132874?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

Flyers Hold Canadiens at Bay for Game 1 Victory

Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers Game 1 - First Round   Lineups: Montreal Canadiens: Tomas Tatar -- Nick Suzuki -- Brendan Gallagher Jonathan Drouin -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi -- Joel Armia Paul Byron -- Phillip Danault -- Artturi Lehkonen Alex Belzile -- Max Domi -- Dale Weise Ben Chiarot -- Shea Weber Brett Kulak -- Jeff … Continue reading Flyers Hold Canadiens at Bay for Game 1 Victory

The Stanley Cup Daily – Determining the Top Seeds

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, August 8th, 2020   News The following First Round matchups have been confirmed: Western Conference Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche Eastern Conference Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers   Game Recaps Vegas Golden Knights v. Colorado Avalanche - 3p EST Start Time In Edmonton … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Determining the Top Seeds

The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 6th, 2020   News The NHL announced that on Monday, August 10th the NHL Draft Lottery will proceed with Phase 2. The eight teams to be eliminated in the Qualifying Round will each get a 12.5 percent chance at the number one overall pick in the 2020 NHL … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd

*UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2

 GoaltenderGAA / SV%% Games Won of Total GPWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby1.88 / .929.652Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott2.87 / .899.645 The Washington Capitals will take on the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in their 2nd round robin game on Thursday the 6th. The Capitals and Flyers were 1st and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division during the 2019-20 season, and Washington did … Continue reading *UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2

The Stanley Cup Daily – Shutouts and Round Robin Play Begins

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 2nd, 2020   News The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula for one Qualifying Round game for an Illegal Check to the Head of Edmonton Oilers forward Tyler Ennis. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1289996617693589504?s=20   Joonas Korpisalo would record the first Playoff shutout in Columbus franchise … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Shutouts and Round Robin Play Begins