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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Nice Week

    NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Nice Week

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of April 8th through 14th.

    First Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

    • Matthews – who now is one tally shy of the 15th 70-goal season in NHL history and first since 1992-93 – shared the League lead with five goals in four starts (5-2—7) as the Maple Leafs (46-24-10, 102 points) completed a 2-1-1 week to lock up the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division. Matthews scored in all four of his appearances to extend his goal streak to eight games dating to March 30 (10-3—13) and point streak to 14 contests dating to March 19 (14-11—25) – each a career high. He posted 1-1—2 in both a 3-2 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins April 8 and a 5-2 triumph over the New Jersey Devils April 9. Matthews (2-0—2) then recorded his 18th multi-goal performance of the season – the most by any player since Alexander Mogilny in 1992-93 (24 w/ BUF) – to surpass Dave Keon for sole possession of third place on Toronto’s all-time goals list as the team suffered a 6-5 defeat to New Jersey April 11. Matthews added another marker in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings April 13 to move within one of the first 70-goal season since Mogilny (76-51—127 in 77 GP) and Teemu Selanne (76-56—132 in 84 GP w/ WIN) each achieved the feat in 1992-93. The 26-year-old Matthews, already a two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner (2021-22 and 2020-21), holds a 14-goal edge through 79 total contests in 2023-24 (69-38—107). He also ranks among this season’s leaders in even-strength goals (1st; 51 – a franchise record and the most by any player since 1992-93), shots on goal (4th; 352), power-play goals (t-4th; 18), plus/minus (t-5th; +35), points (6th; 107), shooting percentage (7th; 19.6% – minimum: 1 SOG/GP) and game-winning goals (t-10th; 8).
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    Second Star – Roman Josi (D – NAS)

    • Josi led defensemen and placed fourth in the NHL with 2-5—7 in three games as the Predators (47-29-5, 99 points) went 2-0-1 to secure their 16th playoff berth in the past 20 seasons. He collected a pair of third-period assists (including his 80th point of 2023-24) as Nashville rallied to earn its postseason-clinching point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets April 9. Josi then reached the 60-assist milestone for the second time (also 2021-22: 23-73—96 in 80 GP) with another helper in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks April 12. He capped the week with 2-2—4, his eighth career four-point performance and first since Nov. 17, 2022 (0-4—4 vs. NYI), in a 6-4 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets April 13. The 33-year-old Josi, who captured the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2019-20, sits third among defensemen – and 22nd in the entire League – with 23-62—85 through 81 total contests this season. Only two other active blueliners have produced multiple 80-point campaigns: Erik Karlsson and Cale Makar, both with two.
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    Third Star – Nazem Kadri (C – CAL)

    • Kadri paced the NHL with 4-4—8 in four games to propel the Flames (37-38-5, 79 points) to a trio of victories. He notched 1-1—2 (including the tying goal with 5:09 remaining in regulation and an assist on the overtime winner) in a 3-2 triumph versus the San Jose Sharks April 9 before being held off the scoresheet in a 4-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Kings April 11. Kadri rebounded with consecutive three-point performances, collecting 1-2—3 in a 6-3 triumph over the Anaheim Ducks April 12 and 2-1—3 (highlighted by a pair of third-period goals, including the game-winner) in a 6-5 victory against the Arizona Coyotes April 14. The 33-year-old Kadri leads the Flames with 29-45—74 through 80 total appearances in 2023-24, his second-most productive campaign across his 15 NHL seasons (after 2021-22: 28-59—87 in 71 GP w/ COL).
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  • NHL Daily – Close to the End

    NHL Daily – Close to the End

    As we reach close to the end of the season, there were four games of action plus news and notes

    NHL News and Notes Sunday, April 14th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Boston Bruins F Kevin Shattenkirk for unsportsmanlike conduct
      • The Fine is $2,734.38, the maximum amount allowed under the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
      • The fine amount goes into the NHL’s Player Emergency Assistance Fund

    • The Anaheim Ducks have signed F Cutter Gauthier to an entry level contract.

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    Game Recaps

    Seattle Kraken v. St. Louis Blues – 1p ET

    • In St. Louis, the Blues hosted the Kraken, and in the first Seattle took the 1-0 lead when Jaren McCann scored his 29th of the year but then St. Louis tied it up with Kasperi Kapanen’s sixth of the year. Following a scoreless second, Jordan Kyrou scored his 31st to give St. Louis the 2-1 lead and then Brayden Schenn scored his 20th to grow the lead to two. Nathan Walker then scored an empty netter, his seventh goal of the year, as the Blues downed the Kraken 4-1.

    Colorado Avalanche v. Vegas Golden Knights – 3:30p ET

    • In Vegas, the Golden Knights hosted the Avalanche and in the first Colorado took the 1-0 lead when Ross Colton scored his 17th of the year and then Cale Makar scored his 21st as the Avs took the 2-0 lead. In the second, Colorado made it a 3-0 lead when Mikko Rantanen scored his 41st of the year. In the third, Vegas got on the board when Ivan Barbashev scored his 19th of the year and then William Karlsson’s power play goal brought the Knights within a goal. Vegas then tied the game when William Karlsson got his second in the period. In overtime, Tomas Hertl scored the game winner as the Golden Knights came back to down the Avalanche 4-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsFIaEOfOHM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Chicago Blackhawks – 6p ET

    • In the Windy City, the Hurricanes visited the Blackhawks and in the first Chicago took the 1-0 lead when Frank Nazar scored his first career NHL goal. In the second, Carolina tied the game when Jordan Staal scored his 10th of the year. In the third, Chicago re-took the lead when Andreas Athanasiou scored his second of the year but then Seth Jarvis got a pair, the first being credited as an own goal, each on the power play, as the Canes went up 3-2. Then, Sebastian Aho scored the empty netter as the Hurricanes doubled up the Blackhawks 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5PGC6U4ODw&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Arizona Coyotes v. Calgary Flames – 8p ET

    • In the Saddledome, the Coyotes visited the Flames and in the first Alex Kerfoot scored his 13th as Arizona went up 1-0 and then Matias Maccelli scored his 16th to put the Yotes up 2-0. Andrei Kuzmenko then scored his 22nd to put Calgary on the board and then Matt Coronato scored his third as Calgary tied the game 2-2. Dylan Gauthier then scoered a power play goal to put Arizona back in the driver seat. In the second. Connor Zary scored his 14th as the Flames tied the game once more but then Dylan Gauthier scored his second of the game to make it a 4-3 Coyotes lead. Then, Josh Doan scored his fifth as Arizona went up two but then Yegor Sharangovich brought Calgary within a goal. In the third, Nazem Kadri scored a pair as the Flames burned the Coyotes 6-5.

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. DET – 7p ET
    • NYI v. NJ – 7p ET
    • NAS v. PIT – 7p ET
    • BUF v. TB – 7p ET
    • BOS v. WAS – 7p ET
    • OTT v. NYR – 7:30p ET
    • SJ v. EDM – 9:30p ET
    • MIN v. LA – 9:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Rink Fries: Questions remain on Arizona’s hockey future with Coyotes on move – (Sportsnet)
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  • NHL Daily – Musical Wild Card Spot

    NHL Daily – Musical Wild Card Spot

    In the East the Capitals, Red Wings, Penguins, and Flyers would play Musical Wild Card with the final Wild Card spot.

    NHL News and Notes Saturday, April 13th, 2024

    News

    • With their victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Dallas Stars would clinch the Central Division title.

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    Game Recaps

    New York Islanders v. New York Rangers – 12:30p ET

    • At Madison Square Garden for one last Battle of New York, and with playoff implications on the line, the Rangers would play host to the Islanders. After a scoreless first period Braden Schneider would open the scoring for the Rangers, but a pair of goals from Brock Nelson would give the Isles the 2-1 lead. In the third period Artemi Panarin would strike to tie the game at two for the Rangers to force overtime. Then after a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Vincent Trocheck with the winner in the shootout as the Rangers would defeat the Islanders 3-2.

    Seattle Kraken v. Dallas Stars – 3p ET

    • In Dalla the Stars would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Craig Smith would score for the Stars to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jason Robertson would score to grow the Stars lead to two. Then in the third period Kailer Yamamoto would score for the Kraken, but Miro Heiskanen’s goal would give the Stars the 3-1 victory over the Kraken and clinch the Central Division title.

    Winnipeg Jets v. Colorado Avalanche – 4p ET

    • In Colorado the Winnipeg Jets would come to town to face off with the Avalanche, and in the first period Sean Monahan, Gabriel Vilardi, and Josh Morrissey, and Adam Lowry would score to give the Jets the commanding 4-0 lead. Then in the second period Tyler Toffoli would score, and both Monahan and Lowry would net their second goals of the game to give the Jets the 7-0 victory over the Avalanche. Connor Hellebuyck would stop all 30 shots faced to earn the shutout.
    https://youtu.be/VaxOigaMXNY?si=hs_1I4kFDK2VyOlh

    Buffalo Sabres v. Florida Panthers – 5p ET

    • In Florida the Panthers would take on the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Tyson Jost and Jack Quinn would score for the Sabres while Anton Lundell and Kevin Stenlund would score for the Panthers for the 2-2 tie. Then after a scoreless second and third periods, Sam Reinhart would strike to give the Panthers the 3-2 overtime victory over the Sabres.
    https://youtu.be/VcJez2gYudE?si=phHuFkh4Zm8PG2eh

    New Jersey Devils v. Philadelphia Flyers – 5p ET

    • In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the New Jersey Devils as they honor Wayne Simmonds, and after a scoreless first period Travis Konecny would score the lone goal of the game while shorthanded to give the Flyers the 1-0 victory over the Devils. Samuel Ersson would stop all 20 shots faced to earn the shutout.

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Washington Capitals – 5:30p ET

    • In Washington DC, the Tampa Bay Lightning would come to town to take on the Capitals, and in the first period Sonny Milano would net a pair of goals for the Caps while Anthony Duclair and Brandon Hagel would score for the Bolts for the 2-2 tie. Then after a scoreless second period John Carlson and Nic Dowd would score to give the Capitals the 4-2 victory over the Lightning.
    https://youtu.be/wxBJC3EedOA?si=GLl65Zb88K66h-Q1

    Montreal Canadiens v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa the Senators would faceoff with the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period both teams would trade goals as Mike Matheson would strike for the Habs while Brady Tkachuk would score for the Sens for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Cole Caufield would score a pair of goals for the Habs while Shane Pinto would score for the Sens, but the Habs would take the 3-2 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Alex Newhook would score for the Habs, but Tkachuk’s second of the game and a tally from Thomas Chabot would tie the game at four for the Sens to force overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of extra hockey, it would be Drake Batherson would score to give the Senators the 5-4 shootout victory over the Canadiens.
    https://youtu.be/5iWQkER5Okg?si=hNSZ1U7I6k_iBR9u

    Detroit Red Wings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada, we would be treated to an Original Six matchup as the Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period Mitch Marner would open up the scoring for the Leafs, but a pair of goals from Alex DeBrincat, and tallies from Simon Edvinsson and David Perron would give the Wings the 4-1 lead. In the second period Nick Robertson, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares would score to tie the game at four for the Leafs. Then after a scoreless third period Dylan Larkin would score to give the Red Wings the 5-4 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs, and keep their playoff hopes alive.
    https://youtu.be/05e6RBm6CnE?si=oEd6hriEDmgHQJ1e

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period James Malatesta would score for the Jackets, but Tommy Novak would score a pair of goals and Roman Josi would score to give the Preds the 3-1 lead. In the second period Alexandre Texier would score for the Jackets, but the Preds would get goals from Cody Glass, Filip Forsberg, and Josi to take a 6-2 lead. Then in the third period Trey Fix-Wolansky would score a pair of goals for the Jackets, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Predators would hold on to defeat the Blue Jackets 6-4.
    https://youtu.be/TotrylhE7ZI?si=cVNYSL-qm5QiK46i

    Boston Bruins v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 8p ET

    • In Pittsburgh the Penguins look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they host the Boston Bruins. After a scoreless first period the Pens would get goals from Bryan Rust and Michael Bunting, but goals from Jake DeBrusk, Pavel Zacha, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Brad Marchand would give the B’s the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Drew O’Connor would score and Bunting would net his second of the game for the Pens, but Morgan Geekie and Danton Heinen would score to give the Bruins the 6-4 victory over the Penguins.

    Late Games

    • Vancouver Canucks v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/BqNZRKT8MhE?si=bGGFq-0sEvHth7-r
    • Anaheim Ducks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
    • Minnesota Wild v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/Efzbl3t8_5U?si=sZrZQKYls1jTwal9

    Today’s Games

    • SEA v. STL – 1p ET
    • COL v. VGK – 3:30p ET
    • CAR v. CHI – 6p ET
    • ARI v. CAL – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Saturday Headlines: Desire to announce Coyotes’ move this week (HNIC)
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  • NHL Daily – Playing with Raw Emotion

    NHL Daily – Playing with Raw Emotion

    The Arizona Coyotes would be playing with raw emotion as they learn that relocation to Utah is becoming a reality.

    NHL News and Notes Friday, April 12th, 2024

    News

    • The Philadelphia Flyers would officially sign forward Wayne Simmonds to a one day contract for Simmonds to retire as a Flyer.

    • After defeating Minnesota, the Vegas Golden Knights would clinch a spot int he 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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    Game Recaps

    Carolina Hurricanes v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis the Blues would play host to the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period both teams would trade goals as Zack Bolduc would strike for the Blues while Jordan Martinook would score to tie the game at one for the Canes. In the second period both teams would trade tallies again as Jordan Kyrou would score for the Blues while Seth Jarvis would score for the Canes for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Jaccob Slavin would score and Jake Guentzel would net a pair of empty netters as the Hurricanes would defeat the Blues 5-2.

    Nashville Predators v. Chicago Blackhawks – 8:30p ET

    • In Chicago, the Blackhawks would play host to the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Filip Forsberg and Kiefer Sherwood would score to give the Preds the 2-0 lead. In the second period Forsberg would net his second of the game while Jason Zucker would score for the Preds to take the 4-0 lead, but Philipp Kurashev would score to get the Blackhawks on the board and end the shutout bid. Then in the third period Forsberg would strike again to complete the hat trick to give the Predators the 5-1 victory over the Blackhawks.
    https://youtu.be/c5xFL-6K-Pw?si=5cFES0y1F9bYAVK7

    Late Games

    • Arizona Coyotes v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/safzFk68yhY?si=SwGaFWtuowI5Xovt
    • Calgary Flames v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/s_XMfmP9f_Q?si=jjAmWv_tUEbMlTwO
    • Minnesota Wild v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/tvh1P4gGymU?si=TYAML4PgXgKdgQ2l

    Today’s Games

    • NYI v. NYR – 12:30p ET
    • SEA v. DAL – 3p ET
    • WIN v. COL – 4p ET
    • BUF v. FLA – 5p ET
    • NJ v. PHI – 5p ET
    • TB v. WAS – 5:30p ET
    • MON v. OTT – 7p ET
    • DET v. TOR – 7p ET
    • CLB v. NAS – 8p ET
    • BOS v. PIT – 8p ET
    • VAN v, EDM – 10p ET
    • ANA v. LA – 10:30p ET
    • MIN v. SJ – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: U-Tah Tah Arizona (SportsNet)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Trick Up Sid’s Sleeve (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – One Week to Go

    NHL Daily – One Week to Go

    In a ten game night in the NHL with one week to go, teams continue to fight for playoff positioning and contention

    NHL News and Notes Thursday, April 11th, 2024

    News

    • Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg announced that he will be retiring from the NHL.
      • Silfverberg played one season for the Ottawa Senators, and 11 for the Ducks.
      • Silfverberg will retire at the end of the 2023-24 regular season, and will play his last home game for the Ducks on Friday, April 12th against Calgary.

    • The Vegas Golden Knights announced that they have signed defenseman Noah Hanafin to a contract extension.
      • Hanafin would sign an eight year deal with an AAV of $7.35 million per season.

    • With their win over Calgary, the Los Angeles Kings clinched a berth into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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    Game Recaps

    Washington Capitals v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo, the Capitals look to stay in the playoff race, while the Sabres look to play the spoiler. In the first, Buffalo took the 1-0 lead when Zach Benson scored his 10th of the year. In the second, Alex Tuch netted his 22nd of the year to put the Sabres up 2-0 but then Connor McMichael scored his 18th to put Washington on the board. In the third, Buffalo took the two goal lead back when Jack Quinn scored his eighth of the year and then the lead was extended to three when Dylan Cozens scored an empty net goal. Washington then got within two with Tom Wilson’s 18th of the year but the Sabres held on to down the Capitals 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16Z71zx0F8&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In Florida, the Panthers hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first Matthew Tkachuk scored his 26th to put Florida up 1-0. In the second, Evan Rodrigues scored his 12th of the year to put the Panthers up 2-0 and then Sam Reinhart’s 54th gave Florida the 3-0 lead. In the third. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 23rd as the Panthers shutout the Blue Jackets 4-0.

    Philadelphia Flyers v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Flyers and in the first, Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Cam York scored his 10th of the year. Then, New York tied the game when Artemi Panarin scored a power play goal, his 47th goal of the year. In the second, Philadelphia took the 2-1 lead when Bobby Brink scored his 11th of the year and then Travis Konecny put Philly up two with his 32nd of the year. In the third, Noah Cates scored his sixth as the Flyers shocked the Rangers 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63AeD3cuZQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Detroit Red Wings v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In the Steel City, the Penguins hosted the Red Wings and in the first Pittsburgh took the 1-0 lead when Drew O’Connor scored his 15th of the year. Then, Lucas Raymond scored his 27th of the year to put Detroit on the board but then Kris Letang scored his 10th of the year as Pittsburgh re-took the lead. Then, Lucas Raymond scored his second of the contest as the Red Wings evened the score. In the second, Sidney Crosby scored his 41st to put the Penguins back in the lead and then the lead grew to a pair when Bryan Rust got his 27th of the year. Detroit then got within a goal when Jeff Petry scored his third of the year. In the third, Jeff Carter gave the Pens the two goal lead back with a shorthanded goal but then the Wings got within a goal once more when Dylan Larkin scored his 32nd of the year. Lucas Raymond then completed the hat trick to tie the contest for Detroit 5-5. In overtime, Erik Karlsson scored his 10th of the year as the Penguins got the 6-5 win over the Red Wings.

    Ottawa Senators v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Senators, and in the first Brady Tkachuk scoed his 35th to put Ottawa up 1-0 but then Conor Sheary scored his fourth of the year as Tampa tied the contest. Brayden Point went on to score his 45th as the Lightning took the 2-1 lead. Following a scoreless second, Drake Batherson scored his 28th of the year to tie the game for Ottawa. Following a scoreless overtime session, the game moved the shootout where Brady Tkachuk scored the lone goal to give the Senators the 3-2 win over the Lightning.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkYsc4xKsG4&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    New Jersey Devils v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto, the Devils visited The Six, and in the first John Tavares scored his 25th to put Toronto up 1-0 but then Erik Haula scoed his 16th to put New Jersey on the board. Auston Matthews then netted his 67th to give the Leafs the lead back but then New Jersey got a pair when Nolan Foote scored his first of the year and then Timo Meier scored a power play goal, his 26th goal of the year. In the second, Auston Matthews scored his second of the year to tie the game for Toronto and then David Kampf got his eighth of the year to put the Leafs up 4-3. Timo Meier then scored his second goal, another power play goal, to tie the game for New Jersey. In the third, Jesper Bratt scored a power play goal to put the Devs up 5-4 but then John Tavares scored his second of the night to tie the game for Toronto. Jesper Bratt then scored the game winner as the Devils upset the Maple Leafs 6-5.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMV-57ABLZA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Montreal Canadiens v. New York Islanders – 7:30p ET

    • In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Canadiens and in the first Jordan Harris scored his third to put Montreal up 1-0. In the second, Pierre Engvall scored his 10th to put the Islanders on the board. In the third, Cole Caufield scored his 25th of the year to put the Habs up 2-1 but then Casey Cizikas scored his ninth to tie the game for New York. In overtime, Kyle Palmieri scored his 28th as the Islanders downed the Canadiens 3-2.

    Winnipeg Jets v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Jets and in the first, Nikolaj Ehlers scored his 24th to put Winnipeg up 1-0. In the second, David Gustafsson scored his third to give Winnipeg the 2-0 lead. In the third, Mark Scheifele scored an empty net goal as the Jets shutout the Stars 3-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZOteg3InQ&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • San Jose Sharks v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59ICG4UPbzY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Calgary Flames v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj_dYTWFhTY&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. STL – 8p ET
    • NAS v. CHI – 8:30p ET
    • ARI v. EDM – 9p ET
    • CAL v. ANA – 10p ET
    • MIN v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Johnston: Coyotes players faced with ‘mental warfare,’ uncertainty as potential relocation looms (The Athletic – $)
    • What comes next for Steven Stamkos and the Lightning? (The Athletic – $)
    • Insider Trading: NHL continues to work on Coyotes situation (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – News Buzzing From Arizona

    NHL Daily – News Buzzing From Arizona

    News would be buzzing from Arizona as it sounds like the Coyotes could be moving to Salt Lake City. Plus three games would take place, too.

    NHL News and Notes Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

    News

    • Reports are swirling that the NHL is brokering an agreement that would see the Arizona Coyotes sold to Smith Entertainment Group and relocated to Salt Lake City, UT.
      • The agreement would see the Coyotes renamed and rebranded as they would begin playing in Salt Lake City in October.
      • Part of the agreement would see the Coyotes return via expansion.
      • There are still a lot of moving pieces to this, so stay tuned.

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    Game Recaps

    Chicago Blackhawks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis we’d see a divisional matchup between the Blues and Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Jordan Kyrou would score a pair of goals, plus tallies from Torey Krug and Zack Bolduc would give the Blues the commanding 4-0 lead. In the second period Philipp Kurashev would score to get the Blackhawks on the board. Then in the third period Landon Slaggert would score his first career NHL goal for the Blackhawks, but Robert Thomas would score to give the Blues the 5-2 over the Blackhawks.
    https://youtu.be/4uLEWta5a1w?si=S2C30aA1U32eYdDp

    Late Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Edmonton Oilers – 8:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/-mN2fxs2bRY?si=A0pQ30IEYjkCT1t0
    • Arizona Coyotes v. Vancouver Canucks – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/9swlxjrm12s?si=pXx944KR7q-blerg

    Today’s Games

    • WAS v. BUF – 7p ET
    • CLB v. FLA – 7p ET
    • PHI v. NYR – 7p ET
    • DET v. PIT – 7p ET
    • OTT v. TB – 7p ET
    • NJ v. TOR – 7p ET
    • MON v. NYI – 7:30p ET
    • WIN v. DAL – 8p ET
    • SJ v. SEA – 10p ET
    • CAL v. LA – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Lebrun: Presenting the ideal NHL calendar, from puck drop to free agency (The Athletic – $)
    • Why Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is hellbent on bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Feeling the Heat

    NHL Daily – Feeling the Heat

    Teams would start feeling the heat as both the Capitals and Islanders would be victorious while the Red Wings would fall short.

    NHL News and Notes Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

    News

    • The New Jersey Devils announced that forward Jack Hughes will miss the rest of the regular season.
      • Hughes will undergo shoulder surgery on April 10th, and is expected to make a full recovery in time for training Camp in September.

    • By sending their game to overtime against Winnipeg, the Nashville Predators would clinch a spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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    Game Recaps

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston the Bruins would look to lock up the first seed in the Atlantic Division as they host the Carolina Hurricanes, and after a scoreless first period Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead, but Charlie McAvoy would score to get the B’s on the board and back within one. Then in the third period Jake Guentzel and Seth Jarvis would score to give the Hurricanes the 4-1 victory over the Bruins.

    Washington Capitals v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit the Washington Capitals would come to town for a do or die game against the Red Wings with the playoffs on the line, and after a scoreless first period Dylan Strome would strike late to get the Caps on the board first, and then Alex Ovechkin would hit the 30 goal plateau for the record making 18th time in his career to give the Caps the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Patrick Kane would score with less than a second left in regulation for the Wings, but it would be too little, too late as the Capitals would go on to defeat the Red Wings 2-1.
    https://youtu.be/6BLwIpu5WXU?si=saitTPjoMTsT3Jfx

    Ottawa Senators v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Ottawa Senators for the final meeting between the Tkachuk brothers for the 2023-24 season, and in the first period Anton Lundell and Nick Cousins would score to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second and third period the Panthers would hold on to shut out the Senators 2-0.
    https://youtu.be/rAzfSZu152c?si=1L-VaPXCher2e2en

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal the Canadiens would take on the Philadelphia Flyers, and in the first period Juraj Slafkovsky would score to give the Habs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Slafkovsky would net two more to complete the hat trick and the Habs would also get goals from Brendan Gallagher, Josh Anderson, and Christian Dvorak to take a commanding 6-0 lead over the Flyers. Then in the third period Ryan Poehling would net a pair of goals and Joel Farabee would score for the Flyers, but both Dvorak and Gallagher would net their second goals of the game and Joel Armia would score to give the 9-3 victory over the Flyers.
    https://youtu.be/j4dCra_Vd94?si=sGSc0oaXXGQuNayA

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period both team would trade goals as Nick Robertson would score for the Leafs while Nico Hischier would score for the Devils for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Dawson Mercer would strike for the Devils, but goals from Tyler Bertuzzi and Mark Giordano would give the Leafs the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Auston Matthews would net his 66th of the season and Bertuzzi would net his second of the game to give the Maple Leafs the 5-2 victory over the Devils.
    https://youtu.be/NNyN-00CiTo?si=coYZoef_HXp5DLa4

    New York Rangers v. New York Islanders – 7p ET

    • On Long Island for the Battle of New York, the Islanders would play host to the Rangers, and in the first period Mike Reilly, Bo Horvat, and Kyle Palmieri would score to give the Isles the 3-0 lead. In the second period Chris Kreider and Adam Fox would score to get the Rangers back within one. Then in the third period Anders Lee would score to give the Islanders the 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/GgDGlgr2p7o?si=KLn4iZclR2YfkX1t

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa Bay the Lightning would go to battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period both teams would trade tallies as Brayden Point would score for the Bolts while Kirill Marchenko would score for the Jackets for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Marchenko would score his second of the game while Steven Stamkos would score for the Bolts for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Anthony Cirelli would score and Stamkos would net a pair of goals to complete the hat trick as the Lightning would go on to defeat the Blue Jackets 5-2.

    Buffalo Sabres v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas the Buffalo Sabres would come to town to take on the Stars, and in the first period Jason Robertson would score for the Stars, but goals from Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin would give the Sabres the 2-1 lead. In the second period Wyatt Johnston and Joe Pavelski would score to give the Stars the 3-2 lead. Then it would be a scoreless third period as the Stars would hold on to defeat the Sabres 3-2.
    https://youtu.be/mXhtM-gWVjE?si=ekMZ0b2-SdrRsZHZ

    Winnipeg Jets v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would look to clinch a berth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the Winnipeg Jets, and in the first period Tommy Novak would score for the Preds, but goals from Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele, and Dylan DeMelo would give the Jets the 3-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Spencer Stastney and Ryan O’Reilly would score to tie the game at three for the Preds to force overtime. In the extra frame Kyle Connor would score to give the Jets the 4-3 overtime victory over the Predators.
    https://youtu.be/e8-OuScCQKA?si=c316QyUNv8mEySAL

    Late Games

    • Minnesota Wild v. Colorado Avalanche – 9:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/hL6lHhRa6Tc?si=N3QT8RVrvigorPOW
    • Los Angeles Kings v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    • Arizona Coyotes v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    • Calgary Flames v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/aG_lYmGKn5Y?si=zVaMttYD2afarfVj

    Today’s Games

    • CHI v. STL – 8p ET
    • VGK v. EDM – 8:30p ET
    • ARI v. VAN – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • LeBrun: Should the NHL change its playoff format? What execs, players say — ‘1 should play 8’ (The Athletic – $)
    • The Cam & Strick Podcast – Joel Quenneville speaks publicly about he Chicago Blackhawks Scandal for the first time (Cam & Strick)
    • Insider Trading: McDavid nursing minor injury before playoffs (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Home Victories

    NHL Daily – Home Victories

    In a quiet two game night, there would be home victories, plus news and notes

    NHL News and Notes Monday, April 8th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL announced that they have named Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov as First Star of the Week.
      • Sidney Crosby (PIT) and Artemi Panarin (NYR) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Passes His Way to Top Honors

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    Game Recaps

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh went up 1-0 when Rickard Rakell scored his 14th of the year. In the second, Toronto tied the contest with Matthew Knies 15th of the season. In the third, Auston Matthews scored a power play goal, his 65th goal on the season, to put the Leafs up 2-1 but then Drew O’Connor scored his 14th of the year as the Pens tied it up. In overtime, Jake McCabe scored his eighth of the year as the Maple Leafs got the 3-2 win over the Penguins.

    Late Game

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. BOS – 7p ET
    • WAS v. DET – 7p ET
    • OTT v. FLA – 7p ET
    • PHI v. MON – 7p ET
    • TOR v. NJ – 7p ET
    • NYR v. NYI – 7p ET
    • CLB v. TB – 7p ET
    • BUF v. DAL – 8p ET
    • WIN v. NAS – 8p ET
    • MIN v. COL – 9:30p ET
    • LA v. ANA – 10p ET
    • ARI v. SEA – 10p ET
    • CAL v. SJ – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast – Porky Palmer Eclipsed This Podcast (SportsNet)
    • Color of Hockey: Niccum set to lead U.S. deaf women’s team (NHL)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Passes His Way to Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Passes His Way to Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of April 1st through 7th.

    First Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)

    • Kucherov posted a League-best nine assists and 10 points in four games (1-9—10) to propel the Lightning (43‑27-7, 93 points) to a pair of wins as they clinched their seventh consecutive playoff berth. He opened the week with one helper in a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings April 1. Kucherov then registered three straight three-point performances, the third time he has accomplished the feat in his career (also April 23-26, 2022: 4-8—12 in 3 GP and Feb. 10-14, 2019: 4-7—11 in 3 GP). He collected three assists in a 4-1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs April 3 to surpass his franchise record for points in one season, established in 2018-19 en route to capturing the Art Ross Trophy (41-87—128 in 82 GP). Kucherov added 1-2—3 in a 7-4 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens April 4 to become the first Tampa Bay player to compile 90 assists in one season – and the second player on any team to reach the milestone in 2023-24, following Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (31-99—130 in 74 GP), after no one had done so since 2006-07. Kucherov capped the week with three more helpers, his 10th three-assist and 22nd three-point game of the campaign, in a 5-4 defeat versus the Pittsburgh Penguins April 6. The 30-year-old Kucherov, who has points in six straight outings dating to March 27 (2-11—13), leads the NHL with 43-93—136 through 76 total appearances this season – three points ahead of second-place Nathan MacKinnon (48-85—133 in 78 GP w/ COL). Kucherov also ranks among the top 2023-24 performers in power-play assists (1st; 38), power-play points (1st; 51), assists (2nd; 93), shots on goal (t‑6th; 296), goals (t-7th; 43) and power-play goals (t-13th; 13).
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    Second Star – Sidney Crosby (C – PIT)

    • Crosby placed second in the NHL with five goals in four contests (5-1—6) as the Penguins (36‑30‑11, 83 points) completed a perfect week to extend their point streak to eight games dating to March 26 (6-0-2) and move within one point of the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. Crosby recorded 2-1—3 in a 5-2 win against the New York Rangers April 1 to clinch his 19th career point-per-game season, a total achieved by only one other player in League history: Wayne Gretzky (also 19x). He followed that with two third-period goals as Pittsburgh rallied from a 3-1 deficit for a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils April 2. Crosby, who was held off the scoresheet in a 4-1 triumph versus the Washington Capitals April 4, then scored in a 5-4 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning April 6 to become the seventh different player in NHL history to reach the 40-goal milestone at age 36 or older. The two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner leads the Penguins in goals (40; 14 more than any other player), assists (45; three more than any other player) and points (85; 23 more than any other player) through 77 total contests this season as the team looks to become the first in League history overcome a nine-point deficit in its final 11 games to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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    Third Star – Artemi Panarin (LW – NYR)

    • Panarin ranked second in the NHL with 2-6—8 across four games to guide the League-leading Rangers (53-21-4, 110 points) to a 3-1-0 week as they matched a franchise record for wins in one season (also 2014-15: 53-22-7). He notched one assist in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins April 1, followed by 1-1—2 (including a helper on the tiebreaking goal by Chris Kreider with 4:57 remaining in regulation) in a 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils April 3. Panarin added an assist (on another third-period, tiebreaking goal by Kreider) in a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings April 5 before closing the week with 1-3—4 as New York rallied for a 5-2 win versus the Montreal Canadiens April 7. The 32-year-old Panarin sits fourth in the NHL with 46-69—115 through 78 total contests this season, second in franchise history behind only Jaromir Jagr’s 2005-06 campaign (54-69—123 in 82 GP). Panarin also places among the top 10 in the League for power-play assists (4th; 32), power-play points (4th; 42), assists (5th; 69), goals (6th; 46) and shots on goal (9th; 285) in 2023-24.
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  • NHL Daily – Story Finished

    NHL Daily – Story Finished

    On WrestleMania Sunday, the story would be finished. In the NHL, there were nine games of action, some with playoff implications, plus news and notes

    NHL News and Notes Sunday, April 7th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane.
      • Kane would be fined $5,000 for slashing Calgary Flames forward Dryden Hunt on Saturday night.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

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    Game Recaps

    Buffalo Sabres v. Detroit Red Wings – 1p ET

    • In Detroit, the Red Wings continue to fight for the postseason as they take on the Sabres. In the first, Lucas Raymond scored his 26th to put the Wings up 1-0 and then Patrick Kane scored his 19th to give Detroit the 2-0 lead. Dylan Larkin then scored a power play goal to put Detroit up 3-0 but then Tage Thompson scored a power play goal of his own to put Buffalo on the board. Following a scoreless second and third period, the Red Wings downed the Sabres 3-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DadWWen-4tU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Minnesota Wild v. Chicago Blackhawks – 3:30p ET

    • In Chicago, the Blackhawks hosted the Wild and following a scoreless first, Kirill Kaprizov scored a power play goal to put Minnesota up 1-0 and then Marco Rossi scored his 21st to put the Wild up 2-0. Frederick Gaudreau then scored his fifth of the year to put Minnesota up 3-0. In the third, Kirill Kaprizov scored his second of the game as the Wild shutout the Blackhawks 4-0.

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Carolina Hurricanes – 5p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first Andrei Svechnikov scored his 18th to put Carolina up 1-0 and then Sebastain Aho scored a power play goal to put the Canes up 2-0. After a scoreless second, Teuvo Teravainen scored his 22nd as the Hurricanes shutout the Blue Jackets 3-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLAF3vv0MSQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Arizona Coyotes v. San Jose Sharks – 6p ET

    • In San Jose, the Sharks hosted the Coyotes and in the first Lawson Crouse scored a power play goal to put Arizona up 1-0 but then Henry Thrun scored a power play of his own as San Jose evened the scored. Liam O’Brien then scored his fourth of the year as Arizona went up 2-1. In the second, Luke Kunin scored his 10th as the Sharks evened the score once more. In the third, Dylan Guenther scored his 14th to put the ‘Yotes up 3-2 and then Clayton Keller scored his 33rd as Arizona went up two. Nick Schmaltz then hit the empty net as the Coyotes downed the Sharks 5-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd7pOJYhWI0&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Ottawa Senators v. Washington Capitals – 6p ET

    • In Washington, the Capitals celebrated John Carlson playing in 1,000 games and then faced off against the Senators. In the first, Washington went up 1-0 with Max Pacioretty’s fourth of the year. In the second, Ottawa tied it up when Mark Kastelic scored his fifth but then Aliaksei Protas scored his sixth to give Washington the lead again. In the third, Ridly Greig scored his 13th as the Sens tied the game. In overtime, Jake Sanderson scored his 10th of the year as the Senators defeated the Capitals 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SfAPS7EIHQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Nashville Predators v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In the Garden State, the Devils hosted the Predators and in the first New Jersey took the 1-0 with Jack Hughes scoring his 27th of the year but then Roman Josi scored his 21st as Nashville tied the game. Following a scoreless second, Chris Tierney scored his fourth as New Jersey got the lead once more but then Luke Evangelista scored a power play goal as the Preds tied the game. With a scoreless overtime, Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal in the shooutout to give the Predators the 3-2 win over the Devils.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLwWnj-R4Tg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Montréal Canadiens v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York City, the Rangers and Canadiens took battle in an Original Six match-up. In the first, Cole Caufield scored his 24th as Montréal went up 1-0. In the second, Mika Zibanejad scored a power play goal as New York tied the contest. In the third, Chris Kreider scored a power play goal to put New York up 2-1 and then Artemi Panarin’s 46th gave the Blueshirts the 3-1 lead. Alex Newhook then scored his 13th as Montreal came within a goal but then Mika Zibanejad scored his second of the night as New York went back up two. Alexis Lafrenière then scored an empty netter as the Rangers took down the Canadiens 5-2.

    Late Games

    • St. Louis Blues v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQKP0ncWgXE&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNeCTjtFjlU&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • PIT v. TOR – 7p ET
    • VGK v. VAN – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • John Carlson Has Skated Over 23,000 Minutes For The Capitals. He’s Made Each One Count & Is Still Going Strong As He Reaches 1,000 Games (The Hockey News)
    • Rink Fries: Devils at a crossroads in Metropolitan arms race (SportsNet)
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