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Toronto v. Montreal – 1p ET
In Montreal, the PWHL would set a new attendance record as Montreal would play host to Toronto, and in the first period Blayre Turnbull would strike first for Toronto, but Sarah Bujold would score to tie the game at one for Montreal. In the second period Sarah Nurse would score for Toronto while Erin Ambrose would score for Montreal for the 2-2 tie. Then after a scoreless third period Nurse would score her second of the game to give Toronto the 3-2 overtime victory over Montreal and clinch a spot in the 2024 PWHL Playoffs.
In the second game of the day for the PWHL, Boston would visit New York, and in the first period Nicole Kosta would strike first for Boston, but Jessie Eldridge would score for New York to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Lexie Adzija would score to give Boston the 2-1 victory over New York.
In the final game of the day for the PWHL, Ottawa would play host to Minnesota, and in the first period Brianne Jenner would score to give Ottawa the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jenner would net her second of the game and Ashton Bell would score to give Ottawa the 3-0 lead. Then in the third period Jenner would score to complete the hat trick and give Ottawa the 4-0 victory over Minnesota. Emerance Maschmeyer would stop all 35 shots faced to earn the shutout.
New York Islanders v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 1 – 5p ET
In Carolina for Game 1, the Hurricanes would play host to the New York Islanders, and in the first period Evgeny Kuznetsov would open the scoring for the Canes, but later in the period Kyle MacLean would score to tie the game at one for the Isles. then after a scoreless second period Stefan Noesen and Martin Necas would score to give the Hurricanes the 3-1 victory over the Islanders.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – Game 1 – 8p ET
In Boston the Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would rekindle their rivalry as the Original Six teams would faceoff in Game 1 of their first round series. In the first period John Beecher would score to get the B’s on the board for the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brandon Carlo would score and then Jake DeBrusk would score a pair of goals to grow the B’s lead to four. Then in the third period David Kampf would score for the Leafs, but Trent Frederic would score to give the Bruins the 5-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.
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It’s the calm before the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as all 16 teams prepare to battle for the most prestigious trophy in all of sports.
NHL News and Notes from Friday, April 19th, 2024
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The NHL would announce three award winners once the 2023-24 Regular Season ended.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck earned the William M. Jennings Trophy.
Connor Hellebuyck has secured the first William M. Jennings Trophy for the @NHLJets! 🛩️
This trophy is awarded to the goalie(s) (min. 25 games played) for the team with the fewest goals against during the regular season. #NHLAwardspic.twitter.com/YU95xCtLBm
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov would earn the Art Ross Trophy after recording 144 points (44g and 100a).
KUUUUUUCH 🤩
Nikita Kucherov takes home his second Art Ross Trophy after finishing the season as the League's top point scorer! #NHLAwardspic.twitter.com/sL3TdegXyY
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews would earn the Maurice “The Rocket” Richard Trophy after recording 69 goals.
Goal. Scoring. Machine. 🏒
With a League-leading 69 goals in the 2023-24 regular season, Auston Matthews (@AM34) takes home his third Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in the last four years! #NHLAwardspic.twitter.com/eAWYeBsWCO
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Toronto v. Boston – 7p ET
The PWHL would return to action as Boston would play host to Toronto, and after a scoreless first period Emily Brown and Susanna Tapani would score to give Boston the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Renata Fast would score to get Toronto on the board, but it would not be enough as Boston would hold on for the 2-1 victory over Toronto.
In the other game of the night Montreal would host Minnesota, and in the first period Kristin O’Neill and Marie-Philip Poulin would score to give Montreal the 2-0 lead. In the second period Grace Zumwinkle, Kelly Pannek, and Brooke Bryant would score to give Minnesota the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Laura Stacey would score and O’Neill would net her second of the game to give Montreal the 4-3 victory over Minnesota.
The NHL Board of Governors would make it official as the Coyotes will move from Arizona to Utah in a very unique deal.
NHL News and Notes Thursday, April 18th, 2024
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The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors today approved the establishment of a franchise beginning with the 2024-25 season in Utah.
The new franchise will be owned and controlled by Smith Entertainment Group, which is led by Ryan and Ashley Smith.
The Board also approved a plan that renders the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, with a right to reactivate if owner Alex Meruelo has fully constructed a new, state-of-the-art facility appropriate for an NHL team within five years.
Meruelo negotiated the right to reactivate the team within the next five years, and has retained ownership of the beloved Coyotes name, brand and logo.
Effective at closing, the approved transactions will result in the Coyotes’ franchise transferring the totality of its existing hockey assets – including its full Reserve List, roster of Players and draft picks and its Hockey Operations Department – to the Utah franchise.
Board approves establishment of new franchise in Utah, future reactivation of Arizona franchise should conditions be met.
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Seattle Kraken v. Minnesota Wild – 7p ET
In Minnesota, the Wild hosted the Kraken and in the first Minnesota got on the board with a power play goal from Kirill Kaprizov. In the second, Matty Beniers got Seattle on the board with a power play goal of his own to even the score. In the third, Seattle tooko the lead with a shorthanded goal from Yanni Gourde but then Mats Zuccarello’s 12th of the year made this a 2-2 game. Tye Kartye then struck with his 11th of the year to give the Kraken the 3-2 lead and then Yanni Gourde scored his second of the night to give Seattle the 4-2 lead. Then, Brock Faber scored a goal late for Minnesota but the Kraken held on to get the 4-3 win over the Wild.
In Winnipeg, the Jets hosted the Canucks and in the first Vancouver took the 1-0 lead with Conor Garland’s 20th of the year but then Gabriel Vilardi scored his 22nd to put Winnipeg on the board. In the second, Cole Perfetti’s 18th put Winnipeg up 2-1 but then a power play goal from Elias Lindholm tied the contest for the Canucks. In the third, Nikita Chibrikov got his first career NHL goal in his first NHL game and then Cole Perfetti got the empty net goal as the Jets doubled up the Canucks 4-2.
With the Edmonton Oilers coming to town, we say farewell to Arizona as the Coyotes play what looks to be their final game before relocating.
NHL News and Notes Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
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The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have exercised the option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract.
The Habs option extends St. Louis’ deal for two seasons, and will keep him with the club for the next three seasons.
Les Canadiens ont choisi d'exercer l'option de prolonger le contrat de Martin St-Louis pour deux années supplémentaires. L'entraîneur-chef sera de retour pour les trois prochaines saisons.
The Canadiens have chosen to exercise the option on Martin St-Louis' contract for two more… pic.twitter.com/MrokM7HKZd
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Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Islanders – 7p ET
On Long Island, the Pittsburgh Penguins would come to town to face off with the New York Islanders, and in the first period Brock Nelson would strike first for the Isles, but Rickard Rakell would score to tie the game at one for the Pens. In the second period Evgeni Malkin would score on the powerplay and Valterri Puustinen would score for the Pens, but goals from Casey Cizikas and Kyle Palmieri would tie the game at three for the Isles. Then in the third period Jeff Carter would score for the Pens, but goals from Samuel Bolduc and Simon Holmstrom would give the Islanders the 5-4 victory over the Penguins.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
In Tampa Bay, both Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews would look to hit landmark milestones as the Lightning play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the first period Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov would score for the Bolts to take the 2-0 lead, but Ryan Reaves would score to get the Leafs on the board and back within one. In the second period Anthony Duclair would score to regain the two goal lead for the Bolts, and then Brayden Point (featuring Kucherov recording his 100th assist if the season) and Brandon Hagel would score to give the Bolts the 5-1 lead. Then in the third period TJ Brodie, Pontus Holmberg, and John Tavares would score for the Leafs, but Tanner Jeannot’s tally would give the Lightning the 6-4 victory over the Maple Leafs.
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Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
In Boston the Ottawa Senators would come to town to faceoff with the Bruins, and after a scoreless first period Jiri Smejkal and Jakob Chychrun would score to give the Sens the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Pavel Zacha would score for the B’s, but Artem Zub would score to give the Senators the 3-1 victory over the Bruins.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
In Columbus the Blue Jackets would faceoff with the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Teuvo Teravainen would score for the Canes, but goals from Luca Del Bel Belluz, Zach Werenski, and James Malatesta would give the Jackets the 3-2 lead. In the second period Teravainen would net his second of the game for the Canes, but Johnny Gaudreau would score to keep the Jackets ahead by one. Then in the third period Alex Nylander and Werenski would score to give the Blue Jackets the 6-3 victory over the Hurricanes.
A SWEET SWEET HOME VICTORY TO CLOSE OUT THE SEASON! 🥳
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) April 17, 2024
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Detroit Red Wings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
In Montreal the Detroit Red Wings would look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they visit the Canadiens, and in the first period Alex Newhook would strike first for the Habs, but Moritz Seider would score to tie the game at one for the Wings. In the second period Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield would score to give the Habs the two goal lead, but Joe Veleno would score to get the Wings back within one. Then in the third period Juraj Slafkovsky would score for the Habs, but goals from Daniel Sprong and David Perron would tie the game at four for the Wings to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Patrick Kane in the shootout to give the Red Wings the 5-4 victory over the Canadiens. However, with the Capitals win, the Wings would be eliminated from making the playoffs.
The #RedWings win it in the shootout, but the season ends in Montreal.
Washington Capitals v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
In Philadelphia with the last last playoff spot in the East on the line the Flyers would play host to the Washington Capitals, and it the first period Alex Ovechkin would score to give the Caps the 1-0 lead. In the second period Erik Johnson would tie things up at one a piece for the Flyers. Then in the third period TJ Oshie would score the empty netter to give the Capitals the 2-1 victory over the Flyers, and secure the second Wild Card spot to face the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Florida Panthers – 7:30p ET
In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Mitch Marner and Noah Gregor would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Brandon Montour would score to give the Panthers the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Reinhart would net his second of the game to give the Panthers the 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs and claim the Atlantic Division title.
In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Tomas Tatar would score for the Kraken, but a pair of goals from Kyle Connor would give the Jets the 2-1 lead. In the second period Nikolaj Ehlers would score to grow the Jets lead to two, but Yanni Gourde and Tye Kartye would score to tie the game at three for the Kraken. Then in the third period Tyler Toffoli would score to give the Jets the 4-3 victory over the Kraken.
With their victory over Ottawa, the New York Rangers would take first place in the Metropolitan Division and claim the President’s Trophy as the top team in the NHL for the 2023-24 Regular Season.
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Montréal Canadiens v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Canadiens and in the first Brendan Gallagher scored his 14th of the year to give Montréal the 1-0 lead and then Justin Barron scored his seventh to put the Habs up 2-0. Then, J.T. Compher scored his 18th to put Detroit on the board. In the second, Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored his second of the year to give Montréal the two goal lead back and then Brendan Gallagher scored his 15th to make it a three goal lead for the Habs. J.T. Compher then scored his second of the game to bring the Wings within two. In the third, Alex DeBrincat scored his 27th of the year to bring Detroit within a goal and then Lucas Raymond tied the game with his 30th. In overtime, Lucas Raymond scored the game winner to give the Red Wings the 6-5 win over the Canadiens.
In the Garden State, the Devils hosted the Islanders and in the first Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored his 11th to put New York up 1-0 and then Kyle Palmieri scored a power play goal to give the Isles the 2-0 lead. In the second, Timo Meier scored his 28th to put New Jersey on the board but Brock Nelson put New York back up two with his 33rd on the year. In the third, Kyle MacLean scored his fourth of the year as the Islanders defeated the Devils 4-1.
Nashville Predators v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
In the Steel City, the Penguins hosted the Predators and in the first, Sidney Crosby scored a power play goal to put Pittsburgh up 1-0 and then Erik Karlsson scored his 11th on the year to give the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the second, Nashville got on the board with Gustav Nyqvist’s 23rd of the year but then Reilly Smith scored his 13th to put Pittsburgh back up two. Filip Forsberg then scored his 48th on the year to bring Nashville within a goal once more. In the third, Emil Bemstrom scored his eighth as the Penguins got the 4-2 win over the Predators.
In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Sabres and in the first Buffalo took the 1-0 lead when Dylan Cozens got his 17th of the year. In the second, Tampa Bay tied it up with Steven Stamkos’ 40th of the year but Buffalo responded when Dylan Cozens scored a shorthanded goal. The Sabres then went up a pair when Jordan Greenway scored his 10th of the year. In the third, Tampa got within a goal once more when Erik Cernak scored his second of the year but Zach Benson scored his 11th of the year as the Sabres doubled up the Lightning 4-2.
In Washington, the Capitals look to stay within playoff contention as they hosted the Bruins. In the first, John Carlson scored his 10th of the year as Washington took the 1-0 lead. In the third, Nic Dowd scored a late empty net goal as the Capitals shutout the Bruins 2-0.
In New York, the Rangers hosted the Senators and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Jack Roslovic scored his ninth of the year. In the second, Adam Fox scored a power play goal to put the Blueshirts up a pair. In the third, Artemi Panarin scored his 49th to put New York up 3-0 and then Alexis Lafrenièrescored his 28th to give the Rangers the 4-0 shutout victory over the Senators.
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