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NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 4th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 4th, 2020

 

Game Recaps:

Edmonton Oilers v. Boston Bruins – 1p EST Start Time

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In an early afternoon matinee The Boston Bruins would host the Edmonton Oilers. In the first period David Pastrnak would strike on the powerplay to take the 1-0 lead. However, the Oilerss would respond with four goals in the final forty minutes to defeat the Bruins 4-1. Gaetan Haas, Darnell Nurse, Connor McDavid, and Leon Draisaitl would all score in the victory.

 

San Jose Sharks v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 1p EST Start Time

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In Columbus the Blue Jackets would play host to the San Jose Sharks. After a scoreless first period Barclay Goodrow would strike to break the scoreless tie, but Zach Werenski would tie the game at one only to see Evander Kane retake the one goal lead for the Sharks. Then in the third period Werenski would score his second of the game for the Jackets, but it would be a Kevin Labanc tally to give the Sharks the 3-2 victory.

 

Florida Panthers v. Buffalo Sabres – 1p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres would face off with the Florida Panthers. In the first period Henri Jokiharju would score his fourth of the season to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Conor Sheary and Sam Reinhart would strike to give Buffalo the three goal lead. In the third period the Panthers would mount a comeback of sorts as Mike Matheson and Evgenii Dadonov would score, but it would not be enough as the Sabres would go on to win 3-2.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Minnesota Wild – 2p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Wild would play host to the Winnipeg Jets, and in the first period the Wild would strike first with a Marcus Foligno tally. Then in the second period Mark Scheifele would score on the powerplay to tie the game at one. In the third period Blake Wheeler would score on the powerplay for the Jets, and Luke Kunin would tally for the Wild as the game would remain tied heading into overtime. In the extra frame Eric Staal would strike on the powerplay to give the Wild the 3-2 victory.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Vegas Golden Knights – 4p EST Start Time

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In Vegas the St. Louis Blues would come to town to take on the Golden Knights. In the first period Alex Pietrangelo (PPG), Jaden Schwartz, and Oskar Sundqvist would all tally to give the Blues the 3-0 lead. Then in the second period Ryan Reaves and Paul Stastny would score to get Vegas on the board and bring the Knights within one. Then in the second period Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith would score to take the 4-3 lead, but David Perron would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at four for the Blues and send the game to overtime. In the extra frame Chandler Stephenson would score his eighth of the season to give the Golden Knights the 5-4 victory.

 

New York Islanders v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

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In Toronto the Maple Leafs play host to the New York Islanders, and after a scoreless first period the Leafs would get on the board first with a Pierre Engvall tally, and Auston Matthews would net his 28th of the season to make it 2-0 for the Leafs. In the third period Zach Hyman would score his tenth of the season to give the Leafs the 3-0 victory.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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In Montreal the Canadiens would take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period Artturi Lehkonen would open the scoring for the Canadiens, but Zach Aston-Reese would tie the game back up at one. Then in the second period Lehkonen would score his second of the game to retake the lead for Montreal. In the third period Bryan Rust would tie the game at two and send the game to overtime. In the extra frame Branden Tanev would score to give the Penguins the 3-2 overtime victory.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Ottawa Senators – 7p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Tampa Bay Lightning would come to town to play against the Senators. After a scoreless first period Chris Tierney would open up the scoring for the Senators with his sixth of the season, but Tampa would strike with back to back goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Kevin Shattenkirk to take the 2-1 lead. However, Jean-Gabriel Pageau would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at two, and Mark Borowiecki would score with nine seconds left in the period to take the 3-2 lead. In the third period Brayden Point would score his 16th of the season to tie the game at three, Tyler Johnson and Alex Killorn would strike to give the Lightning the 5-3 victory.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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The New Jersey Devils would play host to the Colorado Avalanche, and Scott has your recap on this Devils 5-2 loss.

 

Philadephia Flyers v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p EST Start Time

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In Arizona the Coyotes would host the Philadelphia Flyers for another Kachina Saturday. In the first period it would be all Coyotes as Brad Richardson, Joel Oesterle, and Clayton Keller would all score to take the 3-0 lead. Then in the second period Lawson Crouse would score his ninth of the season to grow the coyotes lead to four. In the third period the Flyers would get goals from Tyler Pitlick and Justin Braun, but Keller would score his second of the game and Derek Stepan would score to give the Coyotes the 6-2 victory.

 

New York Rangers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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For 90’s Night in Vancouver the Canucks would rock the beautiful Black Skate jerseys against the New York Rangers to honor the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals run they had, which would see the Rangers win the Cup in seven games. In the first period the Canucks would be buzzing and Antoine Roussel would score 80 seconds into the game to give the Canucks the fast 1-0 lead. However, Pavel Buchnevich would strike for his seventh of the season to tie the game at one for the Rangers. Then late in the third period Tyler Myers would net his fourth of the season to give the Canucks the 2-1 victory.

 

Nashville Predators v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Kings would host the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Rocco Grimaldi would score for the Predators to break the scoreless tie and take the 1-0 lead. Then Ryan Johansen would score to grow their lead to two to end the first period. In the second period Alex Iafallo would strike on the powerplay for the Kings to draw within one. However, in the third period the Predators would get goals from Yakov Trenin and Craig Smith to secure the 4-1 victory.

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.

 

  • 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 Andrew Sturtz and a 2021 5th Round Pick.

 

  • Then next up the Canadiens would trade San Jose’s 2020 4th Round Pick to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Marco Scandella.

 

  • The Sabres would then flip the draft pick they just received from the Canadiens as they would send it to Calgary for forward Michael Frolik.

 

Game Recaps:

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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In the first full night of NHL action in the new year we would see the Boston Bruins host the Columbus Blue Jackets. After a scoreless first period the Bruins would strike with a David Pastrnak tally on the powerplay. Then in the third period Sonny Milano would strike to tie the game at one for the Jackets, and send the game to overtime. In the opening minute of the extra frame Pierre-Luc Dubois would strike for his 14th of the season and secure the 2-1 victory for the Blue Jackets.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period the Oilers would strike first as Riley Sheahan and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would both score to give Edmonton the 2-0 lead, but Curtis Lazar would score his third of the season to bring the Sabres back within one. After a scpreless second period Sam Reinhart would score his 13th of the season to tie the game at two, and in overtime Jack Eichel’s penalty shot goal would complete the comeback and give the Sabres the 3-2 victory.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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In Montreal the Canadiens would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. All of the action would take place in the first period as Anthony Cirelli as would open the scoring for Tampa Bay, but Jeff Petry would strike to tie the game at one. However, Nikita Kucherov would score to secure the Lightning the 2-1 victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

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The New Jersey Devils would edge out the New York Islanders 2-1 as Scott recaps the Devils recent victory.

 

San Jose Sharks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the San Jose Sharks would come to town to take on the Penguins. In the first period the Sharks would get goals from Tomas Hertl and Logan Couture, but the Penguins would get a lone goal from Patric Hornqvist as the Sharks took the 2-01 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Hornqvist would score his second of the game to tie the game at two. After a scoreless third period this game would go to overtime and Brent Burns would strike on the powerplay to give teh Sharks the 3-2 victory.

 

Florida Panthers v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Senators would host the Florida Panthers. In the first period Evgenii Dadonov would strike on the powerplay for the Panthers to take the 1-0 lead, but Tyler Ennis and Chris Tierney would strike to give the Senators the 2-1 lead. Then in the second period the Panthers would strike for four goals as Dadonov would strike for his second of game on the powerplay, plus Noel Acciari, Frank Vatrano, and Colton Sceviour would also tally to give the Panthers the 5-2 lead. In the third period Connor Brown would score for the Senators, but Jonathan Huberdeau’s empty netter would seal the 6-3 victory for the Panthers.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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The Toronto Maple Leafs would travel to Winnipeg to face the Jets, and in the first period the Leafs would strike first with tallies from William Nylander and Kasperi Kapanen to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period the Jets would get goals from Kyle Connor (PPG), Patrik Laine, and Mark Scheifele, but the Leafs would get goals from Travis Dermott, Pierre Engvall, and Mitch Marner (PPG) to keep their two goal lead. In the third period Nylander would score his second of the game to secure the 6-3 victory for the Maple Leafs.

 

New York Rangers v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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In Calgary the Flames would play host to the New York Rangers. In the first period Jacob Trouba and Filip Chytil would both strike on the powerplay for the Rangers, but goals from Jonathan Gudreau, Mikael Backlund (SHG) and Derek Ryan would give the Flames the 3-2 lead. In the second period Kaapo Kakko would score his seventh of the season to tie the game at three, but Sean Monahan would score to retake the one goal lead for the Flames. In the third period the Flames would hold off the Rangers to take the 4-3 victory.

 

Anaheim Ducks v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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In Arizona the Anaheim Ducks come to town to take on the Coyotes. In the first period Lawson Crouse would score to give the Coyotes the 1-0 lead, but Jakob Silfverberg would tie the game at one for his 15th of the season. Then in the second period Max Jones would tally to give the Ducks the 2-0 lead. However,  in the third period Christian Dvorak, Brad Richardson, and Carl Soderberg to give the Coyotes the 4-2 victory.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Colorado Avalanche – 930p EST Start Time

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In Colorado the Avalanche would face off with the St. Louis Blues. In the first period Nathan MacKinnon would strike for his 25th of the season for the 1-0 Colorado lead. In the second period Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen (PPG) would score to grow the Avalanche’s lead to three, but the Blues would begin to mount a comeback as Robert Thomaas and Alex Pietrangelo (PPG) would score to get the Blues within one, however, Cale Makar would strike on the powerplay to give the Avalanche the 4-2 lead. In the third period Kadri would net his second of the game, and JT Compher and Joonas Donskoi would both tally to give the Avalanche the 7-2 lead. Thomas would score his second of the game for the Blues, but it would not be enough as the Avalanche would go on to win 7-3.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vancouver the Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks would play a close one. In the first period JT Miller would open the scoring for the Canucks, but Connor Murphy would tie the game back up at one. Then in the second period we would see a six goal period as David Kampf, Patrick Kane (PPG), and Jonathan Toews would score for the Blackhawks, and Tanner Pearson, Quinn Hughes (PPG), and Elias Pettersson would score for the Canucks as the game would be tied at four going into the second intermission. In the third period Bo Horvat would break the tie with his 11th of the season, but Kane would net his second of the game to tie the game back up at five, but Adam Gaudette would score to retake the lead for the Canucks, and Horvat would score his second of the game as they would go on to win 7-5.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vegas the Golden Knights would play host to the Philadelphia Flyers. In the first period the Flyers would get goals from Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny, but goals from Shea Theodore, Max Pacioretty (PPG and EVS), and Jon Merrill to take the 4-2 lead. Then in the second period Cody Glass would score to grow Vegas’ lead to three, but Sean Couturier would tally his 11th of the season to bring the Flyers back within two. In the third period Couturier would net his second of the game while on the powerplay to bring the Flyers within one, but the Golden Knights would hold on for the 5-4 victory.

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.

 

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have re-signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three year contract extension.

 

  • The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they have fined forward Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins $5000, maximum allowed under the CBA, for high sticking Ottawa forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

 

  • NHL DoPS also announced that they have fined Ottawa Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau $2500 for roughing Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin.

 

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that goaltender Joonas Korpisalo had successful surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee.

 

Game Recaps:

Boston Bruins v. New Jersey Devils – 1p EST Start Time

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The New Jersey Devils down the Boston Bruins in the shootout to end 2019 and the decade in the win column.

 

New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals – 1p EST Start Time

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In the final game of 2019 and the decade, the Washington Capitals would fall to the New York Islanders 4-3 in a tightly contested matchup.

 

Anaheim Ducks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 3p EST Start Time

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In Vegas the Golden Knights would play host to the Anaheim Ducks. In the first period Korbinian Holzer would score his first of the season to give the Ducks the 1-0 lead, but Vegas would respond with goals from Mark Stone and Alex Tuch to take the 2-1 lead into the first intermission. In the second period Reilly Smith would strike for his 15th of the season to give the Knights the two goal lead. Then in the third period Jonathan Marchessault would score back to back goals to give Vegas the 5-2 victory.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Minnesota Wild – 6p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Toronto Maple Leafs look to tame the Wild, and in the first period Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Auston Matthews would score on the powerplay to grow the lead to three, but Ryan Suter would strike on the powerplay to get the Wild on the board. In the third period John Tavares would hit the empty netter for the 4-1 victory for the Leafs.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres would host the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period the Sabres would get the opening goal in the final minute of the period as Conor Sheary would net his sixth of the season to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Marcus Johansson would score to give the Sabres the 2-0 lead, but Ondrej Palat would strike on the powerplay to cut Tampa’s deficit back to one. Then Jimmy Vesey and Jack Eichel (SHG) would score to grow Buffalo’s lead to three, but Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson would strike to bring Tampa back within one going into the second intermission. Then in the third period Kevin Shattenkirk and Alex Killorn (second of the game) would score for Lightning to take the 5-4 lead, and Anthony Cirelli would score with three seconds left to secure the 6-4 victory.

 

Montreal Canadiens v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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In Carolina the Hurricanes would face off with the Montreal Canadiens. In the first period the Hurricanes would strike first on the powerplay with Sebastian Aho’s 23rd of the season, but Max Domi would strike minutes later to tie the game at one. In the second period Erik Haula would strike to retake the lead for the Hurricanes. In the third period Ryan Dzingel would score late to secure the Hurricanes the 3-1 victory.

 

Florida Panthers v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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The Columbus Blue Jackets would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Zach Werenski would blast his ninth of the season to give the Jackets the 1-0 lead. In the second period the Panthers would tie the game at one with Colton Sceviour’s fourth of the season, but Boone Jenner would score on the powerplay to retake the one goal lead. In the third period Werenski would score two more time to complete the hat trick as the Blue Jackets would go on to defeat the Panthers 4-1.

 

San Jose Sharks v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

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In Detroit the Red Wings would host the San Jose Sharks, and after a scoreless first period Tyler Bertuzzi would strike for the 1-0 lead for the Wings. Then in the third period Filip Hronek would strike to give the Red Wings the 2-0 win.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Colorado Avalanche – 8p EST Start Time

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In Colorado the Winnipeg Jets would come to town to take on the Avalanche. In the first period Blake Wheeler would strike first for the Jets, but Nathan MacKinnon would tie the game up at one for Colorado. Then in the second period MacKinnon would tally again for the Avalanche, but goals from Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele to give the Jets the 3-2 lead. In the third period Gabriel Ladeskog would strike on the powerplay to tie the game up at three for the Avalanche. However, Kyle Connor would score his second of the game to retake the lead for the Jets, and then Connor would finish the hat trick along with Wheeler’s second of the game and a goal from Nikolaj Ehlers to give the Jets the 7-4 victory. Nazem Kadri would score the fourth goal for Colorado.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Los Angeles Kings – 9p EST Start Time

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In Los Angeles the Kings would pounce on the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period with four goals from Kyle Clifford, Alex Iafallo (PPG), Tyler Toffoli (PPG), and Adrian Kempe (SHG) to take a commanding 4-0 lead. In the second period Justin Braun would strike for the Flyers to cut their deficit to three. In the third period the Flyers would get goals from Claude Giroux and Scott Laughton, but Martin Frk’s tally would secure the 5-3 victory for the Kings.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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Heading to Calgary to face the Flames, the Chicago Blackhawks would have a solid first period that would see Olli Maatta, Alex DeBrincat (PPG), and Patrick Kane score for the 3-0 lead. Then in the second period Dylan Strome would score his ninth of the season to grown Chicago’s lead to four, but Sam Bennett would score with six seconds left in the period to cut the Flames deficit to three. In the third period Michael Frolik (SHG) and Sean Monahan would score for the Flames, but Patrick Kane would score with one second left for his second of the game and the 5-3 victory for the Blackhawks.

 

New York Rangers v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p EST Start Time

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In Edmonton the Oilers would face off with the New York Rangers. In the first period James Neal would score a pair of goals and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would tally to give the Oilers the 3-0 lead. In the second period Leon Draisaitl would strike on the powerplay for the Oilers followed up with Neal’s hat trick goal on the powerplay, and Josh Archibald’s powerplay tally to take a commanding 6-0 lead. However, in the final minute of the second period Chris Kreider would score shorthanded to get the Rangers on the board. In the third period the Rangers would have a four goal period as Ryan Strome (SHG), Marc Staal (SHG), Artemi Panarin, and Mika Zibanejad (SHG) would all score to get the Rangers within one of the Oilers, but Kailer Yamamoto’s first of the season while on the powerplay would secure the Oilers the 7-5 victory.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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In Arizona the Coyotes would face off with the St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Conor Garland would strike first on the powerplay for the Coyotes, but Tyler Bozak would tie the game at one. Then after a scoreless second period Phil Kessel and Nick Schmaltz would both score to give the Coyotes the 3-1 victory over the Blues.

NHL News and Notes from Sunday December, 29th

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, December 29th, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Winnipeg Jets v. St. Louis Blues – 3p EST Start Time

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In St. Louis the Blues would host their division rival Winnipeg Jets, and in the first period Ryan O’Reilly would net his eighth of the season to give the Blues the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Nick Shore would tie the game at one for the Jets, but Jaden Schwartz would score to retake the lead. Then in the third period Robert Thomas (PPG) and Schwartz (second of the game) would both score to give the Blues the 4-1 victory and their eighth consecutive victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Ottawa Senators – 5p EST Start Time

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The New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators in a wild back and forth matchup that would require overtime.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 5p EST Start Time

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In Columbus the Blue Jackets would face the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period the Jackets would get goals from Riley Nash and Pierre-Luc Dubois to take the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period the the Blackhawks would finally get on the board with a Dylan Strome tally to cut their deficit to one, and Erik Gustafsson would tie the game while on the powerplay to send the game to overtime. Then in the shootout Patrick Kane would score the game winner in the shootout to give the Blackhawks the 3-2 victory.

 

 

New York Islanders v. Minnesota Wild – 6p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Wild would host the New York Islanders, and in the first period Ryan Donato would net his eighth of the season to give the Wild the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period the Islanders would strike in the third period as Ryan Pulock and Matt Martin would strike to give the Islanders the 2-1 lead. Then in the final minutes of the game Ton Kuhnhackl would net his first of the season to give the Islanders the 3-1 victory.

 

Buffalo Sabres v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Boston the Bruins would host the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period David Pasatrnak would strike for his 29th of the season to give the Bruins the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Rasmus Ristolainen would tie the game at one for the Sabres. Then in the third period Jake DeBrusk would score a pair of powerplay goals to take the 3-1 lead for the Bruins, but Curtis Lazar would strike back for the Sabres to cut their deficit to one, but it would not be enough as the Bruins would hold on to win 3-2.

 

Detroit Red Wings v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

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In Tampa Bay the Lightning play host to the Detroit Red Wings . After a scoreless first period the Tampa would break the scoreless tie with Ondrej Palat’s 11th of the season, but the Wings would respond with Robby Fabbri’s tenth of the season to tie the game at one. In the third period Brayden Point would strike on the powerplay to regain the lead for the Lightning and take the 2-1 victory.

 

Montreal Canadiens v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Florida the Panthers and Montreal Canadiens would do battle, and in the first period Noel Acciari and Aleksander Barkov would strike for the Panthers, but Tomas Tatar would score on the powerplay for the Canadiens. In the second period Jeff Petry and Max Domi would strike for the Canadiens to take the 3-2 lead, but the Panthers would strike with Barkov’s second of the game, and a pair of goals from Jonathan Huberdeau to take the 5-3 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Mike Matheson would strike to grow the Panthers lead to three, but Jesperi Kotkaniemi would strike on the powerplay to get the Canadiens back within two, and Shea Weber would strike to bring the Canadiens within one, but it would not be enough as the Panthers would hold on for the 6-5 victory.

 

Dallas Stars v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p EST Start Time

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In Arizona the Coyotes would get the jump on the Dallas Stars with first period goals from Taylor Hall and Conor Garland to take the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period the Stars would finally get on the board as Jamie Benn would strike for his ninth of the season to cut their deficit to one, and then the Stars would get goals from Alexander Radulov, Roope Hintz, and Mattias Janmark to take the comeback victory over Arizona 4-2.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Anaheim Ducks – 830p EST Start Time

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In Anaheim the Ducks would score 35 seconds into the game with Erik Gudbranson’s third of the season to take the 1-0 lead, but the Philadelphia Flyers would respond as Sean Couturier would net his tenth of the season to tie the game at one. After a scoreless second and third periods Kevin Hayes would strike in overtime to give the Flyers the 2-1 victory.

 

Vancouver Canucks v. Calgary Flames – 930p EST Start Time

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In Calgary the Vancouver Canucks would smother the Flames in the first period as Tyler Myers would score a pair of goals (PPG and EVS), and Jake Virtanen would strike on the powerplay to take the 3-0 lead. In the second period the Flames would respond as Rasmus Andersson would net his third of the season to cut their deficit to two. Then in the third period Tanner Pearson would score his tenth of the season to regain the three goal lead for Vancouver, then Noah Hanafin would respond for the Flames, but Pearson would score his second of the game to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canucks.

NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 27th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 27th, 2019

 

News:

  • In the NWHL, the Metropolitan Riveters have announced that they have signed forward Kelly Nash for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, and could make her season debut in the Labatt Blue Buffalo Believes Classic.

 

  • The Chicago Blackhawks announced a slew of injuries on Thursday as Brandon Saad will be out three weeks with a right ankle injury, and both Calvin de Haan (right shoulder) and Brent Seabrook (right shoulder and hip) have been placed on LTIR and will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

 

 

  • The Boston Bruins have placed defenseman Torey Krug on IR, and recalled defensman Steven Kampfer on an emergency basis.

 

Game Recaps:

Boston Bruins v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Boston Bruins would get a pair of goals from Patrice Bergeron (PPG and EVS), and a third period goal from Brandon Carlo to shut out the Sabres 3-0.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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The New Jersey Devils fall to the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime in a back and forth affair.

 

Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

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At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would play host to the Carolina Hurricanes. In the first period Linus Wallmark would open up the scoring for the Hurricanes, but Mika Zibanejad would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Brett Pesce would score for the Hurricanes, but goals from Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin, and Zibanejad (PPG, second of the game) totake the 4-2 lead. In the third period Sebastian Aho would tally for Carolina, but Ryan Strome would score to secure the Rangers the 5-3 victory.

 

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals finally solved the Columbus Blue Jackets in their third matchup as TJ Oshie would net the game winner for the 2-1 victory.

 

Minnesota Wild v. Colorado Avalanche – 8p EST Start Time

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In Colorado the Avalanche would host the Minnesota Wild for a back and forth contest. In the first period Carson Soucy and Eric Staal would strike for the Wild, but Matt Calvert and Gabriel Landeskog would strike back to tie the game at two. Then in the second period Brad Hunt would strike on the powerplay for the Wild and Nathan MacKinnon would score for the Avalanche, but then in the third period Calvert would net his second of the game for Colorado, but Mats Zuccarello, Victor Rask, and Ryan Suter would score to give the Wild the 6-4 victory.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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In Nashville the Pittsburgh Penguins would get the jump on the Predators with first period goals from Dominik Simon, Alex Galchenyuk, and Teddy Blueger to take a commanding 3-1 lead. The in the second period Bryan Rust and Juuso Riikola to take the 5-1 lead. Viktor Arvidsson would tally in the third period (and a Craig Smith tally in the first period) would cut the Penguins lead to three, but it would not be enough as Pittsburgh would hold on to win 5-2.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the St. Louis Blues. In the first period Justin Faulk would open the scoring for the Blues, but Gabriel Bourque would tie the game at one. Then in the second period Kyle Connor would score fort he Jets, but the Blues would get goals from Alex Pietrangelo and Tyler Bozak (PPG) to take the 3-2 lead. Theni nthe third period Bozak would score his second of the game for the Blues, butConnor would score his second of the game and Blake Wheeler would tally late to send the game overtime tied at four. In overtime David Perron would score his fourth overtime game winner of the season to give the Blues the 5-4 victory.

 

New York Islanders v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

NYI RoadCHI Home

In Chicago the Blackhawks would get goals from Dennis Gilbert, Dominik Kubalik, Alex DeBrincat, Jonathan Toews, and Matthew Highmore to take the 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Ross Johnston and Casey Cizikas (SHG) would score the two goals for the Islanders.

 

Calgary Flames v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p EST Start Time

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In Edmonton the Calgary Flames would make the Oilers pay for their poor third jersey choice. In the first period Andrew Mangiapane would score 11 seconds into the game, and Matthew Tkachuk would strike to give the Flames the 2-0 lead, but Connor McDavid would strike for the Oilers. Then in the second period Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm would strike to take the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Mikael Backlund would score shorthanded to give the Flames the 5-1 victory.

 

Vegas Golden Knights v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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In Anaheim the Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights would do battle, and after a scoreless first period Jonathan Marchessault would break the tie for the Knights, but the Ducks would strike with goals from Adam Henrique (PPG), Cam Fowler, and Jacob Larsson to take the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Nate Schmidt would score a pair of goals for the Knights, but it would not be enough as Devin Shore would score his second of the season to give the Ducks the 4-3 victory.

 

Los Angeles Kings v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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In San Jose the Sharks would play host to the Los Angeles Kings. After a scoreless first period Erik Karlsson and Joe Thornton would score to give the Sharks the 2-0 lead. Theni n the third period Martin Frk would score a pair of goals to tie the game at two to send the game into overtime, and with the extra frame Jeff Carter would score to complete the comeback as the Kings downed the Sharks 3-2.

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 23rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 23rd, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Carolina Hurricanes v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 2p EST Start Time

CAR RoadTOR Home

In Toronto it would be a wild one between the Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. In the first period Jason Spezza, William Nylander (PPG), and John Tavares (PPG) would score for the Leafs to kick start the period, but then Brock McGinn (SHG) and Martin Necas (PPG) would score for the Hurricanes to cut the Leafs lead to one. Then in the second period the Hurricanes would continue their comeback as Necas would score his second of the game followed by goals from Erik Haula and Andrei Svechnikov to take the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Haula would score his second of the game for the Hurricanes, but a pair of goals from Mitch Marner, and goals from Auston Matthews, Tyson Barrie, and Pierre Engvall would score as the Leafs would bounce back and defeat the Hurricanes 8-6.

 

Calgary Flames v. Minnesota Wild – 5p EST Start Time

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In Minnesota the Wild would host the Calgary Flames, and after a scoreless first period the Wild would strike as Joel Eriksson Ek and Luke Kunin would both score to give the Wild the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Eric Staal would seal the deal with his 14th of the season to give the Wild the 3-0 victory.

 

Washington Capitals v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

WAS RoadBOS Home

The Washington Capitals would lay an egg against the Boston Bruins as the Bruins would get a four goal first period to take command in their 7-3 victory.

 

Florida Panthers v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

FLA RoadTB Home

In Tampa Bay we would see the Lightning play host to the Florida Panthers, and it would be the Lighting striking many times to overwhelm the Panthers. In the first period Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, and Mikhail Sergachev (PPG) would all score to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Theni nthe second period Jonathan Huberdeau would net a powerplay tally for Florida, but Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov would both net powerplay goals for the Lightning to grow their lead to four. Then in the third period Hedman would net his second of the game to give the Lightning the 6-1 victory.

 

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

CLB RoadNYI Home

On Long Island the New York Islanders would host the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Anders Lee would score his 11th of the season to give the Islanders the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Kevin Stenlund (PPG) and Nathan Gerbe would both score for Columbus to take the lead, but Mathew Barzal would score to tie the game at two. Then in the third period Vladislav Gavrikov would net his fourth of the season to give the Blue Jackets the 3-2 victory.

 

New York Rangers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the New York Rangers, and after a scoreless first period the Rangers would strike first with a Jespar Fast shorthanded goal. However, the Flyers would respond with five unanswered goals as Travis Sanheim would tie the game at one with two seconds left in the second period, then in the third period Sanheim would score his second of the game, Kevin Hayes would score a pair of goals, and Nicolas Aube-Kubel would score his first career NHL goal to secure the 5-1 victory.

 

Buffalo Sabres v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Senators would host the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Jean-Gabriel Pageau would net his 17th of the season to give the Senators the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Zemgus Girgensons would tie the game at one. In the third period Pageau would net his second of the game and Brady Tkachuk would score to secure the 3-1 victory for the Senators.

 

Arizona Coyotes v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

ARI RoadNAS Home

In Nashville the Predators would play host to the Arizona Coyotes. In the first period Filip Forsberg would get the Predators on the board for the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Viktor  Arvidsson would score to grow their lead to two, but Lawson Crouse would net his seventh of the season to bring the Coyotes within one. Then in the third period Roman Josi would score for the Predators, and while Jakob Chychrun would score for the Coyotes, the PRedators would hold on to win 3-2.

 

Montreal Canadiens v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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In Winnipeg the Montreal Canadiens would ground the Jets. In the first period Kyle Connor would score for the Jets on the powerplay, but Tomas Tatar would net a pair of goals (PPG and EVS) to take the 2-1 lead for the Canadiens. Then in the second period Patrik Laine would score for the Jets, but Phillip Danault would score a pair of goals, and Max Domi would get on the board to give the Canadiens a 5-2 lead. Then in the third period Artturi Lehkonen would net his seventh of the season to secure the 6-2 victory for the Canadiens.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

NJ RoadCHI Home

The New Jersey Devils would travel to Chicago to faceoff with the Blackhawks, and the Devils would rack up seven goals to get their first victory since trading Taylor Hall to Arizona.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vancouver the Canucks and Edmonton Oilers would faceoff, and in the first period both teams would trade goals as Tyler Motte would net his first of the season for the Canucks, then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would tie the game at one for the Oilers. Then in the second period Oscar Klefblom would strike on the powerplay to give the Oilers the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period The Canucks would get goals from Bo Horvat, Quinn Hughes (PPG), and Loui Eriksson to take the 4-2 victroy over the Oilers.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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In Vegas the Golden Knights would play host to the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period despite getting a goal from Ryan Reaves, the Knights would get slammed by the Avalanche as Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Matt Nieto (SHG), and Nazem Kadri would score to give the Avalanche the 3-1 lead. However, in the second period Max Pacioretty would net his 16th of the season to get the Knights within one, but goals from Gabriel Landeskog (PPG), and Bellemare’s second of the game would grow the Avalanche’s lead to three. In the third period William Carrier would score for Vegas, but Mikko Rantanen (PPG) and Valeri Nichushkin would score to secure the 7-3 victory for the Avalanche.

 

St. Louis Blues v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p EST Start Time

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The Los Angeles Kings would take on the St. Louis Blues at home, and in the first period Alex Iafallo would score for the Kings, but Brayden Schenn would net a pair of goals (EVS and PPG), and goals from Jaden Schwartz (PPG) and Vince Dunn would give the Blues the 4-1 victory.

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 21st, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 21st, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Los Angeles Kings v. Buffalo Sabres – 1p EST Start Time

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In Buffalo the Sabres would host the Los Angeles Kings for a Saturday afternoon matinee. After a scoreless first period Adrian Kempe would break the scoreless tie with his seventh of the season for the Kings, but Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella would score for the Sabres to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Dustin Brown would score for the Kings, but Victor Olofsson’s 16th of the season would give the Sabres the 3-2 victory.

 

Anaheim Ducks v. New York Islanders – 1p EST Start Time

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In a wild west shootout in Long Island, the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Islanders would face off in a high scoring affair. In the first period Max Comtois (PPG) and Sam Carrick (SHG) would score for the Ducks while Anders Lee and Brock Nelson (PPG) would tally for the Islanders. Then in the second period Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg would tally for the Ducks, and Mathew Barzal and Nick Leddy would score for the Islanders. In the third period Cam Fowler would score for the Ducks, and Ryan Pulock (PPG) would score for the Islanders. After a scoreless overtime period it would be Jakob Silfverberg with the shootout winner to give the Ducks the 6-5 victory.

 

Winnipeg Jets v. Minnesota Wild – 2p EST Start Time

WIN RoadMIN Home

In Minnesota the Winnipeg Jets would outright dominate the Wild. The Jets would get goals from Blake Wheeler (SHG), Mark Scheifele, Patrik Laine (EVS and PPG), Nikolaj Ehlers, and Logan Shaw to secure the 6-0 victory.

 

Montreal Canadiens v. Edmonton Oilers – 7p EST Start Time

MON RoadEDM Home

In Edmonton the Oilers would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Leon Draisaitl and Josh Archibald would tally for the Oilers to take the 2-0 lead, but Jeff Petry would score while shorthanded for the Canadiens to cut the deficit to one. Then in the second period both teams would trade powerplay goals as Phillip Danault would tie the game at two, but Connor McDavid would tally for the Oilers to retake the lead. Then in the third period Max Domi would tie the game back up at three for the Canadiens, but Riley Sheahan would tally the game winner for the Oilers as they would defeat the Canadiens 4-3.

 

Nashville Predators v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Boston after a scoreless first period the Bruins would get goals from Par Lindholm and Patrice Bergeron (PPG), while Roman Josi would get the Nashville Predators on the board. Then in the third period Filip Forsberg and Josi (second of the game) would tally early for the Predators, but Bergeron would net his second of the game to tie the game at three to force overtime. Then in the extra frame it would be Ryan Eliis scoring the game winner as the game winner as the Predators were victorious 4-3.

 

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

DET RoadTOR Home

In Toronto the Maple Leafs would get a pair of goals from both Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman to take the 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Bertuzzi would score the lone Wings goal.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Ottawa Senators – 7p EST Start Time

PHI RoadOTT Home

In Ottawa the Philadelphia Flyers would take on the Senators, and in the first period it would be the Flyers striking first with a Kevin Hayes powerplay tally. Then in the second period James van Riemsdyk would score for the Flyers, but then the Senators would get goals from Tyler Ennis, Mark Borowiecki, and Anthony Duclair (PPG) to take the 3-2 lead. However, in the final minute of the period Jakob Voracek would tally to tie the game at three. In the third period both van Riemsdyk and Ennis would score their second goals of the game to keep the game tied and send it to overtime. Then after a scoreless five minutes it would be Sean Couturier with the shootout game winner as the Flyers would take the 5-4 victory.

 

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals would sweep their regular season series over the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 3-1 victory.

 

Florida Panthers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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In Carolina the Florida Panthers would pounce on the Hurricanes. In the first period Evgenii Dadonov would net his 13th of the season for the Panthers. Then in the second period Brian Boyle would grow the Panthers lead with a powerplay tally. In the third period Nino Niederreiter and Linus Wallmark (PPG) would score for the Hurricanes, but goals from Jonathan Huberdeau (PPG) and Noel Acciari would give the Panthers the 4-2 victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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The Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 to continue the Devils woes on the score sheet.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

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In Colorado the Avalanche would dominate the Chicago Blackhawks in the first forty minutes of the game as Ryan Graves would score in the first period, and Matt Calvert would score a pair in the second period. However, Jonathan Toews would tally in the second period for the Blackhawks, and then in the third period the Blackhawks would get goals from Patrick Kane, Kirby Dach, Dominik Kubalik, and Connor Murphy to complete the comeback victory 5-3.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

PIT RoadVAN Home

In Vancouver the Pittsburgh Penguins would come to town, and the Canucks would get goals from Jake Virtanen (PPG), JT Miller (PPG), Elias Pettersson, and Brock Boeser to take the 4-1 victory. Jake Guentzel’s powerplay goal would be the lone tally for the Penguins.

 

St. Louis Blues v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

STL RoadSJ Home

In San Jose the Sharks would face off with the St. Louis Blues, and after a scoreless first period Brent Burns (PPG) and Stefan Noesen would strike for the Sharks, and Jordan Kyrou and Jaden Schwartz (PPG) would tally for the Blues to tie the game at two. Then in the third period the Blues would get a pair of goals from Alex Pietrangelo and a shorthanded tally from Ryan O’Reilly to secure the 5-2 victory for the Blues.

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.

 

  • The New York Islanders announced that on Feb. 21st they will retire John Tonelli’s #27, and on Feb. 29th Butch Goring’s #91 will be retired.

 

Game Recaps:

Anaheim Ducks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

ANA RoadNJ Home

In their first game since trading all star Taylor Hall, the New Jersey Devils would play host to the Anaheim Ducks. In the first period former Devil Adam Henrique would score his tenth of the season to give the Ducks the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Nico Hischier and Kyle Palmieri (PPG) would both strike for the Devils to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Sami Vatanen would net his fifth of the season to grow the Devils lead to two and secure the 3-1 victory.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. Chicago Blackhawks – 8p EST Start Time

COL RoadCHI Home

In Chicago the Blackhawks would play host to the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period it would be the Avalanche striking first with Ian Cole’s second of the season, but Chicago would respond with Ryan Carpenter’s second of the season to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Nathan MacKinnon and Andre Burakovsky would score to give the Avalanche the two goal lead. Then in the third period the Avalanche would get a late goal from Mikko Rantanen to take the 4-1 victory.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. St. Louis Blues – 830p EST Start Time

EDM RoadSTL Home

In St. Louis the Blues would host the Edmonton Oilers, and after a scoreless first period the Blues would break the scoreless tie as Brayden Schenn would score his 15th of the season to to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period MacKenzie MacEachern would net his sixth of the season, but late in the third James Neal would net his 16th of the season, but it would not be enough as the Blues would hold on to win 2-1.

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.

 

  • The New Jersey Devils have traded forwards Taylor Hall and Blake Speers to the Arizona Coyotes for Arizona’s 2020 First Rd Pick (Conditional), 2021 Third Rd Pick (Conditional), along with prospect forwards Nick Merkley and Nate Schnarr, and prospect defenseman Kevin Bahl.

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  • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee has been suspended for three games for interference agains Mathieu Perreault of the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, Dec. 15th. Farabee will forfeit $14,919.36 in salary per the CBA.

 

  • The Chicago Blackhawks announced after a thorough investigation that assistant coach Marc Crawford will remain suspended from team activities until January 2nd, 2020 due to past conduct at previous coaching jobs. Crawford was removed from team activities on Dec. 2nd once reports of his past transgressions were revealed.

 

Game Recaps:

Ottawa Senators v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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In Florida the Ottawa Senators would fall to the Panthers. In the first period Noel Acciari would strike for the Panthers to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Artem Anisimov would strike for the Senators, but the Panthers would score five goals to take the game away from Ottawa as Acciari would net two more goals to complete the hat trick, plus goals from Aleksander Barkov (PPG), Mike Matheson, and Dominic Toninato would give the Panthers the 6-1 victory.

 

Nashville Predators v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

NAS RoadNYR Home

At Madison Square Garden the Nashville Predators would pounce on the New York Rangers. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Rocco Grimaldi would get the Predators on the board first, but Chris Kreider would respond less than a minute later to tie the game at one. Then in the second period the Predators defense would begin to score as Roman Josi and Mattias Ekholm would score to give the Predators the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Artemi Panarin would strike for the Rangers, but Josi would score his second of the game, and Ryan Ellis would score to secure the Predators the 5-2 victory.

 

Washington Capitals v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals would lay an egg in Columbus as the Blue Jackets would get a pair of goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand, and a goal from Eric Robinson to shutout the Capitals 3-0.

 

Colorado Avalanche v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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In St. Louis the Blues would get the jump as David Perron would get them on the board first with his 13th of the season. Then in the second period the Colorado Avalanche would respond with goals from Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen (PPG), but Perron would strike again for the Blues while on the powerplay, and Vince Dunn would add a powerplay tally of his own to gove the Blues the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period the Blues would finish it as Jordan Kyru would net his first of the season and Perron would complete the hat trick to secure the 5-2 victory.

 

Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

EDM RoadDAL Home

In Dallas the Edmonton Oilers would strike quick as Zack Kassian and Leon Draisaitl (PPG) would score first period goals to take the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Tyler Seguin would score for the Stars, but it would not be enough as the Oilers would hold on to win 2-1.

 

*Taylor Hall trade graphic courtesy of the Arizona Coyotes

 

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NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 14th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 14th, 2019

 

Game Recaps:

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Ottawa Senators – 1p EST Start Time

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In Ottawa the Senators would host the Columbus Blue Jackets for an early afternoon matinee. In the first period Cam Atkinson would score for the Jackets, but the Senators would get a pair of goals from Anthony Duclair to take the 2-1 lead. In the second period the Senators would grow their lead with a Connor Brown tally. Then in the third period the Jackets would tie the game at three as they would get a pair of goals from Alexandre Texier to send the game to overtime. In the extra frame Anthony Duclair would score the game winner to cap off the hat trick and give the Senators the 4-3 victory.

 

Buffalo Sabres v. New York Islanders – 1p EST Start Time

BUF RoadNYI Home

On Long Island the New York Islanders would face off with the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period the Islanders would get on the board first with Michael Dal Colle’s second of the season. Then in the second period Victor Olofsson would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one for the Sabres. In the third period both teams would trade goals as Jordan Eberle would score his third of the season, and Jack Eichel would continue his point streak with his 23rd goal of the season while on the powerplay to tie the game at two and send the game to overtime. In overtime Anthony Beauvillier would score his 10th of the season and secure the 3-2 victory for the Islanders.

 

New York Rangers v. Anaheim Ducks – 4p EST Start Time

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In Anaheim the New York Rangers would continue their California trip as they would face the Ducks. In the first period Mika Zibanejad would score ten seconds into the game to give the Rangers the quick 1-0 lead. Then Artemi Panarin would score minutes later to grow the lead to two, but Jakob Silfverberg would net his 12th of the season to get the Ducks on the board. Then in the second period Erik Gudbranson would score his second of the season to tie the game at two, but early in the third period Zibanejad would net his second of the game to regain the lead for the Rangers. However late in the third while on the powerplay Hampus Lindholm would score his first of the seaosn while on the powerplay to tie the game at three. After a scoreless overtime period it would be Jakob Silfverberg securing the 4-3 victory for the Ducks.

 

Carolina Hurricanes v. Calgary Flames – 4p EST Start Time

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In Calgary the Carolina Hurricanes would continue their Western Canadian trip as they look to take down the red hot Flames. After a scoreless first period the Hurricanes would strike as Brock McGinn would score his third of the season to take the 1-0 lead, then Dougie Hamilton would net his 12th of the season while on the powerplay to take a 2-0 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Warren Foegele would strike while shorthanded to grow the Hurricanes lead to three, then Foegele would strike again while shorthanded as the Hurricanes would go on to put out the Flames 4-0.

 

Dallas Stars v. Nashville Predators – 630p EST Start Time

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In a preview of the Winter Classic taking place in two weeks, the Nashville Predators would play host to the Dallas Stars. After a scoreless first period Austin Watson would score for the Predators, but then it would be all Stars as they would get goals from Blake Comeau (SHG), Roope Hintz, Jamie Oleksiak, and Andrew Cogliano to defeat the Predators 4-1.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Edmonton Oilers – 7p EST Start Time

TOR RoadEDM Home

In Edmonton the Toronto Maple Leafs would blow out the Oilers. In the first period Alexander Kerfoot would strike first for the 1-0 lead for the Leafs. Then in the second period Ilya Mikheyev would net his fifth of the season for the Leafs. In the third period Alex Chiasson would strike on the powerplay for the Oilers, but Frederik Gauthier and Mitch Marner (PPG) would both strike as the Leafs would defeat the Oilers 4-1.

 

Philadelphia Flyers v. Minnesota Wild – 7p EST Start Time

PHI RoadMIN Home

In Minnesota the Philadelpgia Flyers would strike first against the Wild with a James van Riemsdyk tally, but the Wild would strike back as Zach Parise and Eric Staal would net first period tallys to take the 2-1 lead. In the second period Staal would net his second of the game, and in the third period Carson Soucy would score shorthanded to secure the 4-1 victory for the Wild.

 

Detroit Red Wings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

DET RoadMON Home

In a battle between two Original Six teams, the Montreal Canadiens would play host to the Detroit Red Wings.In the first period Tyler Bertuzzi would get the Wings on the board first with his 11th of the season. Then after a scoreless second period Mike Green would give the Wings the two goal lead on the powerplay. Tomas Tatar would score shorthanded for the Canadiens, but it would not be enough as the Wings would take the 2-1 victory.

 

Washington Capitals v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

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The Washington Capitals ground the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 as they begin their Mentors/Dads Trip.

 

Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

BOS RoadFLA Home

In Florida the Boston Bruins would finally break their losing streak as they would take on the Panthers. In the first two period the Bruins would strike with goals from Jake DeBrusk, David Krejci, and David Pastrnak (PPG). Then in the third period Mark Pysyk and Keith Yandle would score to get the Panthers on the board, but Pastrnak’s second of the game would secure the 4-2 victory for the Bruins.

 

Los Angeles Kings v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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In Pittsburgh the Penguins would play host to the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period it would be all Kings as Austin Wagner and Tyler Toffoli would give the Kings the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Bryan Rust would score a pair of goals to tie the game at two for the Penguins. In the third period both teams would trade goals as Kyle Clifford and Michael Amadio would score for the Kings, and Teddy Blueger and Jack Johnson would score for the Penguins as the game would go into overtime tied at four. After the extra frame would not provide us a winner, a shootout would be required, and it would be Rust scoring the lone shootout goal to give the Penguins the 5-4 victory.

 

New Jersey Devils v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p EST Start Time

NJ RoadARI Alt

In Arizona, the Kachina clad Coyotes would play host to the New Jersey Devils. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Jesper Boqvist would score first to give the Devils the 1-0 lead, but the Coyotes would respond with an Alex Goligoski goal. After a scoreless second period Kyle Palmieri would score the game winner for the Devils as they would defeat the Coyotes 2-1.

 

Chicago Blackhawks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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After a scoreless first period the Chicago Blackhawks would score 19 seconds into the second period with a Brandon Saad tally. Then in the third period Saad would net his second of the game and Patrick Kane would net his 15th of the season, but the host St. Louis Blues would strike with back to back goals by Tyler Bozak, and goals from Jacob de la Rose and Justin Faulk as the Blues would defeat the Blackhawks 4-3.

 

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

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In San Jose, the Sharks would play host to the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Tomas Hertl would score to give the Sharks the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period the Canucks would get goals from Jake Virtanen and Bo Horvat, but the Sharks would get goals from Timo Meier, Evander Kane, and Logan Couture to defeat the Canucks 4-2.

 

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