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  • NHL Daily – Prepping for the Deadline

    NHL Daily – Prepping for the Deadline

    With a 9 game docket on Tuesday night, all of the teams are prepping for the deadline as Friday at 3p approaches.

    NHL News and Notes Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

    News

    • The Washington Capitals reclaimed forward Matthew Phillips off of waivers from Pittsburgh.
      • The Capitals then assigned Phillips to Hershey of the AHL.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they will hold a hearing for Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil.
      • Pospisil’s hearing will be for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Monday night.

    • The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights would make a trade.
      • The Capitals would acquire a 2024 2nd Round pick and a 2026 4th Round pick.
      • The Knights acquired forward Anthony Mantha.
        • The Capitals retained 50% of Mantha’s salary.

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    Game Recaps

    Florida Panthers v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Nick Cousins and Evan Rodrigues would score to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead, but Jack Hughes would score to get the Devils back within one? In the second period Timo Meier would score to tie the game at two for the Devils, but Eetu Luostarinen would score to retake the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period Colin Miller would score for the Devils, but Cousins second of the game and Sam Reinhart would score to give the Panthers the 5-3 victory over the Devils.
    https://youtu.be/ILdwC3Icshs?si=VuvUasFBw3iFzKJq

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In Pittsburgh the Penguins would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Jesse Puljujarvi and Evgeni Malkin would score to give the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the second period Johnny Gaudreau and Andrew Peeke would score to tie the game at two for the Jackets, but Rickard Rakell would score to retake the lead for the Pens. Then in the third period Jack Roslovic would score to tie the game at three for the Jackets, but goals from Jeff Carter and Reilly Smith would give the Penguins the 5-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.
    https://youtu.be/iwdLSSSrOrY?si=pqCdBgLPEpej0zWn

    Edmonton Oilers v. Boston Bruins – 7:30p ET

    • In Boston the Edmonton Oilers would come to town to take on the Bruins, and after a scoreless 40 minutes of hockey, Pavel Zacha would score in the third period to give the Bruins the 1-0 lead, but Zach Hyman would score late in regulation to tie the game at one for the Oilers to force overtime. Then in the extra frame Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 2-1 overtime victory over the Bruins.
    https://youtu.be/Rws-wZ8u4Jw?si=kz_5CBcW-ZarfkVV

    St. Louis Blues v. New York Islanders – 7:30p ET

    • On Long Island the New York Islanders would play host to the St. Louis Blues, and after a scoreless first period Alexey Toropchenko and Jordan Kyrou would score to give the Blues the 2-0 lead, but Kyle Palmieri and Jean-Gabriel Pageau would strike for the Isles to tie the game at two. Then in the third period Bo Horvat and Matthew Barzal would score to give the Islanders the 4-2 victory over the Blues.
    https://youtu.be/4ZeMOzTCcA8?si=C1LDUWFoRDlPjDP9

    Montreal Canadiens v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Montreal Canadiens would come to town to battle the Predators, and in the first period Filip Forsberg would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. In the second period Gustav Nyquist would score to grow the Preds lead to two, but goals from Brendan Gallagher and David Savard would tie the game at two for the Habs. Then in the third period Ryan O’Reilly would score to give the Preds the 3-2 lead, but Joshua Roy would score for the Habs tie the game at three for the Habs to force overtime. In the extra frame Nick Suzuki would score to give the Canadiens the 4-3 overtime victory over the Predators.
    https://youtu.be/EGQ_HRnAhPo?si=mI__G_VwxoNeZ-Sr

    Seattle Kraken v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

    • In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Justin Schultz would score to give the Kraken the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jared McCann would score for the Kraken while Kyle Connor and Adam Lowry would score for the Jets to tie the game at two. Then in the third period Nino Niederreiter would score for the Jets to take the 3-2 lead, but Tomas Tatar and Andre Burakovsky would score for the Kraken to take the 4-3 victory over the Jets.
    https://youtu.be/e4EM9CSwQlo?si=yMJxzKfRO0bKn7Iz

    Late Games

    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/0ai7NHZ0OqE?si=0cKy1tOzthG5l-92+
    • Vancouver Canucks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/DHvhCZzC9Xk?si=4Ady_UxsnONbQ5k7
    • Dallas Stars v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/Sdeq1DE_nJI?si=29x5DpldTij3l6s2

    Today’s Games

    • BUF v. TOR – 7p ET
    • DET v. COL – 9:30p ET
    • OTT v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Devils Make a Needed Change (TXHT)
    • Insider Trading: The latest on Jake Guentzel (TSN)
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  • Devils Make a Needed Change

    Devils Make a Needed Change

    Today the New Jersey Devils announced they have dismissed head coach Lindy Ruff after three seasons being in charge behind the bench. Ruff departs with a 128-125-28 record in 281 regular season games and 5-7 record in the postseason when the Devils made the playoffs last season. Lindy Ruff was given a contract extension prior to the start of the season however, the Devils were never able to live up to and follow up on their postseason success from last year. Travis Green who was an assistant under Ruff, and former head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, will take over the head coaching duties tomorrow at the team’s morning skate.

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    Here is the announcement from the New Jersey Devils and President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, and my reaction to the firing of Lindy Ruff as well below:

    My reaction to Lindy Ruff firing:

    To be honest, I was not surprised that Lindy Ruff was let go. The only thing that did surprise me was that I thought if the Devils missed the playoffs that they would let him go after the season. Something is really off with the team this year. There have been some injuries which they’re always will be, and a lot of inconsistent play from up and down the lineup. Losing Dougie Hamilton in particular was a huge loss. Goaltending has also been a big issue with the Devils if not the biggest issue they’ve had all season with Vitek Vanecek, Akira Schmid, and Nico Daws being unable to show they can be a number one goalie at the NHL level. I also think the losses of Damon Severson and Ryan Graves prove to be much bigger losses as well. Another loss that I don’t think is being talked about enough is losing Andrew Brunette from the coaching staff who ran the devils Power Play last year, which was absolutely lethal and dangerous.

    Going back to Lindy Ruff, he is a great coach, and from everything I’ve heard is really well liked by the players. However, like some of the coaches of the past, I think the game has also passed him by too. There just wasn’t enough adjustments or the ability to get guys going and play with much more consistency, especially a guy like Timo Meier who’s getting paid a lot of money, and is not scoring near a 40 goal pace as he usually does. A change was inevitable after high expectations that were failed to be met. Lindy may get another chance at a head coaching job, but I think he might be better served as an assistant coach going forward.

    As for Travis Green, let’s see how he handles things the rest of the season. I think this will just be an interim basis, type of deal, and a new head coach will be brought in during the off-season. Green could prove he deserves to stay on as the Devils coach. Time will tell on that front. On the other hand, If the Devils do go out and acquire a legitimate starting caliber goaltender, maybe that can help right the ship as well as players playing up to their capabilities. That right there I will say is not Lindy’s fault, GM Tom Fitzgerald deserves blame here and has yet to pull the trigger on making a deal to upgrade the goaltending problem. It should be an interesting rest of the way for the New Jersey Devils, stay tuned!

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  • NHL Daily – Road Wild

    NHL Daily – Road Wild

    On a six game night, four of the games were won by the visitors, plus the weekly Three Stars of the Week news, and other news and notes

    NHL News and Notes Monday, March 4th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL announced that Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi has been named First Star of the Week.
      • Brandon Montour (FLA) and Josh Morrissey (WIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars

    • The New Jersey Devils announced that they have relieved Lindy Ruff as head coach.
      • The Devils would name Travis Green as Interim Head Coach.

    • Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov will be joining the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
      • Kuznetsov was loaned to Hershey on Sunday after clearing waivers.

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    Game Recaps

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Golden Knights and in the first, a goal from Justin Danforth put Columbus up 1-0 and then Alexander Nylander scored his second of the year to put the Blue Jackets up 2-0. Then a goal from Mason Morelli put Vegas on the board and then William Karlsson’s 22nd of the year tied the game for the Golden Knights. In the second, Erik Gudbranson’s fourth of the year gave the Jackets the lead back. In the third period, Alexander Nylander netted his second of the night to put Columbus back up a pair but then Chandler Stephenson brought Vegas back within a goal. Then Yegor Chinakov scored his 16th of the year to give Columbus the 5-3 lead and then Alexander Nylander finished the game with an empty netter, and getting the hat trick, as the Blue Jackets downed the Golden Knights 6-3.

    Florida Panthers v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York, the Rangers hosted the Panthers and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Will Cuylle scored on the power play. In the second, Sam Reinhart scored a pair of goals, one on the power play, to give Florida the 2-1 lead but then Chris Kreider got a power play goal of his own to even the score. In the third, Ryan Lomberg’s fifth of the year put Florida back in the lead and then Anton Lundell scored an empty net goal as the Panthers doubled up the Rangers 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpVPI7ht7TU&ab_channel=NHL

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In an Original Six match-up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs face their arch-rival Bruins. In the first, Boston took the 1-0 lead with Morgan Geekie’s 14th of the year and then Pavel Zacha scored a power play goal to put the Bruins up 2-0. In the second, Jake DeBrusk scored his 14th to put the B’s up 3-0. In the third, John Tavares got his 19th to put Toronto on the board but Pavel Zacha’s second of the night sealed the game as the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-mPVenSP4&ab_channel=NHL

    St. Louis Blues v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Blues made the annual trek to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Flyers and in the first, Scott Laughton scored his 10th of the year to put Philadelphia up 1-0. In the second, Kevin Hayes’ 11th of the year tied the game for St. Louis. After a scoreless third and overtime frame the game moved to the shootout where Pavel Buchnevich scored the game winner as the Blues downed the Flyers 2-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cFLRTbC6MA&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTccEESBPw&ab_channel=NHL
    • Seattle Kraken v. Calgary Flames – 9:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ-DNJh3QCw&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • FLA v. NJ – 7p ET
    • CLB v. PIT – 7p ET
    • EDM v. BOS – 7:30p ET
    • STL v. NYI – 7:30p ET
    • MON v. NAS – 8p ET
    • SEA v. WIN – 8p ET
    • CHI v. ARI – 9p ET
    • VAN v. LA – 10:30p ET
    • DAL v. SJ – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 17 Things: Capitals’ Trade Deadline Plans, Ovechkin’s Take On GM MacLellan’s Strategy, What’s Next For Kuznetsov After Waivers (The Hockey News)
    • The hockey brawl that changed the NHL forever, as told by those who fought in it (The Athletic – $)
    • Color of Hockey: James honored by Capitals during memorable weekend (NHL)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Trade Deadline Preview (SportsNet)
    • 32 Thoughts Blog: A note on every team to open trade deadline week (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars

    NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of February 25th through March 3rd.

    First Star – Roman Josi (D – NAS)

    • Roman Josi would record three goals and four assists for seven points in three games for the Nashville Predators. Josi would open up his week with two goals and an assist in a 4-1 victory over Ottawa on Feb. 27th, and then on Feb. 29th he would record a goal and two assists in a 6-1 victory over Minnesota. Josi would close out the week with an assist in a 5-1 victory over Colorado on Mar. 2nd.
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    Second Star – Brandon Montour (D – FLA)

    • Brandon Montour would record two goal and four assists for six points in three games played for the Florida Panthers. Montour would open up the week with a goal and two assists in a 3-2 victory over Buffalo on Feb. 27th, and then on Feb. 29th he would be held off of the scoresheet while playing in a team high 26:35. Then to close out the week, Montour would record a goal and two assists in a 4-0 victory over Detroit on Mar. 2nd.
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    Third Star – Josh Morrissey (D – WIN)

    • Josh Morrissey would record a goal and six assists for seven points in four games played for the Winnipeg Jets. To open up the week, Morrissey would record two assists in a 4-2 victory over St. Louis on Feb. 27th, and then on Feb. 29th he would log 25:31 in a 4-1 loss to Dallas. Then on Mar. 2nd Morrissey would record three assists in a 5-3 victory over Carolina, and to close out the week he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over Buffalo on Mar. 3rd.
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  • NHL Daily – Three Up, Three Down

    NHL Daily – Three Up, Three Down

    In a six game slate of action, the road and home teams exchanged victories plus news and notes for the Rangers, Capitals, and Stars

    NHL News and Notes Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

    News

    • The New York Rangers announced that they have re-signed goaltender Jonathan Quick.
      • Quick would sign a one year deal with an AAV of $1.275 million.

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    Game Recaps

    Arizona Coyotes v. Washington Capitals – 1p ET

    • In Washington, the Capitals welcomed the Coyotes for their annual trip to the Nation’s Capital. In the first, Arizona took the 1-0 lead when Logan Cooley scored his 10th of the year. In the second, a power play goal form Jason Zucker’s ninth gave the Yotes the 2-0 lead but then a power play goal from Sonny Milano put Washington on the board. Michael Kesselring then scored his fifth of the year to give Arizona the two goal lead back and then Dylan Guenther scored a popwer play goal to give the Coyotes the 4-1 lead. In the third, Anthony Mantha’s 20th of the year brought the Caps within two but an empty net goal from Nick Schmaltz gave the Coyotes the 5-2 win over the Capitals.
    https://youtu.be/LOlYqHXewmI?si=SpE8WwCQ4hNW2-Vf

    New Jersey Devils v. Los Angeles Kings – 3:30p ET

    • In Los Angeles, the Kings hosted the Devils and in the first Timo Meier scored his 13th of the year to put New Jersey up 1-0. Then, Los Angeles tied the game with a goal from Phillip Danault and then Alex Laferriere’s ninth of the year put the Kings up 2-1. IN the second, Phillip Danault’s second of the game put the L.A. up two and then a power play goal from Kevin Fiala made it a 4-1 game. In the third, Phillip Danault completed the hat trick with an empty net goal as the Kings dominated the Devils 5-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCxxhSJgz4&ab_channel=NHL

    Winnipeg Jets v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo, the Sabres hosted the Jets and in the fist a power play goal from JJ Peterka put Buffalo up 1-0 but then a goal from Nino Niederreiter tied the contest. In the second, Buffalo took the 2-1 lead when Eric Robinson scored his third of the year. In the third, Josh Morrissey scored his eighth of the year to tie contest and then Morgan Barron’s 10th of the year gave Winnipeg the 3-2 lead. Then, an empty net goal from Vladislav Namestnikov gave Winnipeg the 4-2 lead then Sean Monahan scored an empty goal of his own as the Jets downed the Sabres 5-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK-6C_wm0n4&ab_channel=NHL

    San Jose Sharks v. Minnesota Wild – 7p ET

    • In the State of Hockey, the Wild hosted the Sharks and after a scoreless first, San Jose took the 1-0 lead with a power play goal from Mikael Granlund and then Nico Strum scored a shorthanded goal to put the Sharks up 2-0. Minnesota then got on the board with a power play goal from Frederick Gaudreau and then the Wild tied the contest with Kirill Kaprizov’s 27th of the year. In the third, Anthony Duclair scored his 14th of the year as San Jose re-took the lead but then Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of goals to complete the hat trick and give the Wild the 4-3 win over the Sharks.

    Late Games

    • Vancouver Canucks v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INo8v4_6xx4&ab_channel=NHL
    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bwU7HdpIJA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • VGK v. CLB – 7p ET
    • FLA v. NYR – 7p ET
    • BOS v. TOR – 7p ET
    • STL v. PHI – 7:30p ET
    • CHI v. COL – 9p ET
    • SEA v. CAL – 9:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • For Charlie Lindgren, The Capitals Have Become A Family. That’s Why He’s Hoping To Stay Put As The Trade Deadline Looms (The Hockey News)
    • Rink Fries: Why Dallas may not be done and other trade deadline notes (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Great Day For Hockey

    NHL Daily – Great Day For Hockey

    It would be a great day for hockey as we would be treated to a 13 game docket throughout the day in the NHL.

    NHL News and Notes Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

    News

    • The Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed forward Elias Pettersson to a contract extension.
      • Pettersson would sign an eight year deal with an AAV of $11.6 million.
      • The contract also includes a full No Movement Clause.

    • The NHL and NHLPA announced that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been cleared to resume practicing with the team.
      • Kuznetsov is now in the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
      • Kuznetsov has not been cleared to return to game action.

    • The Washington Capitals would place forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers.
      • If Kuznetsov clears waivers, the Capitals plan to assign him to Hershey of the AHL.

     

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    Game Recaps

    Winnipeg Jets v. Carolina Hurricanes – 12:30p ET

    • In an early afternoon matinee, the Carolina Hurricanes would play host to the Winnipeg Jets, and after a scoreless first period Martin Necas, Teuvo Teravainen, and Sebastian Aho would score to give the Canes the 3-0 lead. Then in the third period Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Sean Monahan would score, and Nino Niederreiter would net a pair of goals to give the Jets the 5-3 comeback victory over the Hurricanes.
    https://youtu.be/Kfi1GhXeSao?si=59-caL5CWFgEgcO2

    Florida Panthers v. Detroit Red Wings – 3p ET

    • In Detroit the Red Wings would play host to the Florida Panthers for a Saturday matinee, and after a scoreless first period Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart would score to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Evan Rodrigues and Carter Verhaeghe would score to give the Panthers the 4-0 victory over the Red Wings.
    https://youtu.be/6-bRATTtf-k?si=ZMfAOh9lg3Nudgjl

    Edmonton Oilers v. Seattle Kraken – 4p ET

    • In Seattle the Kraken would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and after a scoreless first period Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Eeli Tolvanen would score for the Kraken, but a goal from Brett Kulak would give the Oilers the 2-1 victory over the Kraken.
    https://youtu.be/zZzsJhLcpUs?si=FWhmNx6R544nmjSM

    Minnesota Wild v. St. Louis Blues – 6p

    • In St. Louis the Blues would go to battle with the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Alexey Toropchenko would score to give the Blues the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jon Merill would score to tie the game at one for the Wild, but Jake Neighbours would score to give the Blues their lead back. Then in the third period Torey Krug would get the empty net goal to give the Blues the 3-1 victory over the Wild.
    https://youtu.be/VaLx_PkYcCY?si=zbPu6rRjkf9Nlo1j

    Colorado Avalanche v. Nashville Predators – 6p ET

    • In Nashville the Colorado Avalanche would come to town to take on the Predators, and in the first period Cody Glass would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead, but Nathan MacKinnon would score to tie the game at one for the Avs. In the second period Glass would net his second of the game to give the Preds the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Ryan O’Reilly and Tommy Novak would score and Glass would net his third to complete the hat trick as the Predators would dominate the Avalanche 5-1.
    https://youtu.be/8K3uof6txLI?si=2b3jZ3lhYj_5I6Lv

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo the Sabres would take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Jeff Skinner would score to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brendan Brisson and William Karlsson would score for the Knights, but goals from Dylan Cozens and Zemgus Girgensons would keep the Sabres ahead by one. Then in the third period Kyle Okposo, Owen Power, Casey Mittelstadt, and Cozens would score to give the Sabres the dominating 7-2 victory over the Golden Knights.
    https://youtu.be/hMEsY3cdo4Y?si=5wVZqAf-yldstxst

    Ottawa Senators v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In Philadelphia the Flyers would go to battle with the visiting Ottawa Senators, and in the first period Joel Farabee would score to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Vladimir Tarasenko would score for the Sens to tie the game at one, but Tyson Foerster would score to reclaim the lead for the Flyers and then he would strike on a penalty shot with 1.5 seconds left in the period to give them the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Thomas Chabot would strike for the Sens, but Cam York would get the empty netter to give the Flyers the 4-2 victory over the Senators.
    https://youtu.be/SAFOgzKYQKI?si=NkdS82s1sf5RLOYN

    Montreal Canadiens v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • The Montreal Canadiens would come to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning, and in the first period Joel Armia and Jake Evans would score to give the Habs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli would score to tie the game at two for the Bolts. Then in the third period Cole Caufield would strike for the Habs while Tyler Motte would score for the Bolts for the 3-3 tie to require overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Victor Hedman with the winner as the Lightning would defeat the Canadiens 4-3 in the shootout.
    https://youtu.be/h4isCveIRl4?si=cG64HIJYADINVrB5

    New York Rangers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • For Hockey Night in Canada the Toronto Maple Leafs would play host to their Original Six rival New York Rangers, and in the first period Alexis Lafreniere would score to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Vincent Trocheck would score for the Rangers, but goals from Mitch Marner and William Nylander would tie the game at two for the Leafs. Then in the third period John Tavares would score for the Leafs, but Trocheck would net his second of the game to tie the game at three for the Rangers to force overtime. After a scoreless overtime period it would be Max Domi with the shootout winner to give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/PKiYPDhBa-o?si=gk3agfO_TNBFeYdJ

    Boston Bruins v. New York Islanders – 7:30p ET

    • On Long Island the Boston Bruins would come and visit the New York Islanders, and in the first period Kyle Palmieri would record the natural hat trick to give the Isles the 3-0 lead. In the second period Anders Lee and Brock Nelson would score to grow the Isles lead to five, but Marc McLaughlin would score to get the B’s on the board. Then it would be a scoreless third period as the Islanders would hold on to defeat the Bruins 5-1.
    https://youtu.be/AbmFFlgcHv8?si=FtqHRUeVR4-nhS9W

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Chicago Blackhawks – 8p ET

    • In Chicago the Blackhawks would go to battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Alexandre Texier and Boone Jenner would score to give the Jackets the 2-0 lead, but Philipp Kurashev would score to get the Blackhawks on the board and back within one. In the second period Mathieu Oliver and Cole Sillinger would score to give the Jackets the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Ryan Donato would score for the Blackhawks, but Johnny Gaudreau would score to give the Blue Jackets the 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
    https://youtu.be/XllaSxpO2zY?si=jK7tpwnKUvv-YRuV

    San Jose Sharks v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas the Stars would faceoff with the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period William Eklund would score to give the Sharks the 1-0 lead. In the second period Radek Faksa would tie the game at one for the Stars, but Filip Zadina would score fort he Sharks to retake the lead. Then in the third period Jason Robertson would score to tie the game at two for the Stars to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Jamie Benn with the shootout winner to give the Stars the 3-2 victory over the Sharks.
    https://youtu.be/zx6wXhD1gJk?si=R41uIAQbloThK-pj

    Late Games

    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. Calgary Flames – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/P_3i-TIylUk?si=4HiRWvyaopY7m-LB

    Today’s Games

    • ARI v. WAS – 1p ET
    • NJ v. LA – 3:30p ET
    • WIN v. BUF – 7p ET
    • SJ v. MIN – 7p ET
    • VAN v. ANA – 8p ET
    • PIT v. EDM – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • GM MacLellan Explains Capitals’ Decision To Waive Kuznetsov, What’s Next For Center: ‘It’s Been Frustrating On Both Sides’ (The Hockey News)
    • Saturday Headlines: Massive victory for Canucks as Pettersson signs extension (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Week Away from the Trade Deadline

    NHL Daily – Week Away from the Trade Deadline

    With the NHL a week away from the Trade Deadline, we would see two noteworthy trades, some news, and three games.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, March 1st, 2024

    News

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, and Carolina Hurricanes would be part of a three team trade.
      • The Leafs acquired defenseman Ilya Lybushkin and the rights to forward Kirill Slepets.
      • The Ducks acquired Toronto’s 2025 3rd Round Pick.
      • The Hurricanes acquired Toronto’s 2024 6th Round Pick.
        • Anaheim retained 50% of Lybushkin’s initial salary when trading him to Carolina.
        • Carolina would retain 50% of Lybushkin’s remaining salary when trading him to Toronto.

    • The NHL announced that they have named Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov Rookie of the Month for February.

    • The NHL would name Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews First star for the month of February.
      • Connor McDavid (EDM) and Igor Shesterkin (NYR) would round out the rest of the Three Stars of the Month.
    • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Matthews Milestone Earns First Star

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety would announce a pair of fines stemming from Thursday night’s game between Nashville and Minnesota.
      • Both Wild forward Mats Zuccarello and Predators forward Michael McCarron would be fined $2,000 each for unsportsmanlike conduct.

     

    • The New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche would make a trade.
      • The Devils acquired forward Kurtis MacDermid.
      • The Avalanche acquired forward Zakhar Bardakov and a 2024 7th Round Pick.

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    Game Recaps

    Arizona Coyotes v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa the Arizona Coyotes would come to town to take on the Senators, and in the first period Michael Carcone, JJ Moser, and Nick Schmaltz would score to give the Yotes the 3-0 lead, but Vladimir Tarasenko would score to get the Sens on the board. In the second period Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto would score to tie the game at three for the Sens. Then in the third period Dylan Guenther and Matias Maccelli would score to give the Coyotes the 5-3 victory over the Senators.
    https://youtu.be/Q-qsa-kc5YE?si=8BTEvxTpigsle6ql

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • In Washington DC the Capitals would play host to the Philadelphia Flyers in a huge Metropolitan Division matchup, and in the first period Bobby Brink and Owen Tippett would score to give the Flyers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Alex Ovechkin would strike for goal number 839, and goals from Sonny Milano and John Carlson would give the Caps the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Anthony Mantha and Dylan Strome would score to give the Capitals the 5-2 victory over the Flyers.
    https://youtu.be/6xW66GvkAYQ?si=30Y2_JiQUPd_qUgb

    Late Game

    • New Jersey Devils v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/VRC5T197Eho?si=g8x_E_YvJURERY2q

    Today’s Games

    • WIN v. CAR – 12:30p ET
    • MIN v. STL – 3p ET
    • EDM v. SEA – 4p ET
    • COL v. NAS – 6p ET
    • VGK v. BUF – 7p ET
    • FLA v. DET – 7p ET
    • OTT v. PHI – 7p ET
    • MON v. TB – 7p ET
    • NYR v. TOR – 7p ET
    • BOS v. NYI – 7:30p ET
    • CLB v. CHI – 8p ET
    • SJ v. DAL – 8p ET
    • PIT v. CAL – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Persuading Pettersson (SportsNet)
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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Matthews Milestone Earns First Star

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Matthews Milestone Earns First Star

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of February 2024.

    First Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

    • Auston Matthews would record 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for the month of February. Matthews would reach the 50 goal plateau in his 54th game of the season (Feb. 21st at ARI), which would make him the fastest since Mario Lemieux (50gp w/PIT) in 1995-96. February would also mark the second time this season Matthews would record back to back hat tricks this season.
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    Second Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

    • Connor McDavid would record two goals and 25 assists for 27 points in 12 games played for the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid’s 25 assists would be the most in the League for the month of February by any player, and would be the first to do so in a month since Mario Lemieux (8g, 28a, 36p in 12gp w/PIT) in December of 1992. McDavid would also record his 600th career NHL assist in the month of February.
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    Third Star – Igor Shesterkin (G – NYR)

    • Igor Shesterkin would go a perfect 7-0-0 with a 1.72 goals against average, a .953 save percentage, and one assist in seven games played for the New York Rangers in February. Shesterkin’s seven wins would be the most by a goalie for the month of February.
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  • NHL Rookie of the Month – Kochetkov Surges for Rookie Honors

    NHL Rookie of the Month – Kochetkov Surges for Rookie Honors

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of February 2024.

    Pyotr Kochetkov (G – CAR)

    • Pyotr Kochetkov would go 5-3-0 with a 1.71 goals against average, .940 save percentage, and two shutouts for the Carolina Hurricanes to lead all rookie goaltenders in the League for the Month of February.
      • Kochetkov would edge out fellow netminders Samuel Ersson (PHI) and Nico Daws (NJ), as well as forwards Matthew Knies (TOR), Connor Bedard (CHI), and Tyson Foerster (PHI) for the Rookie of the Month honor.
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  • NHL Daily – Leap Day

    NHL Daily – Leap Day

    On Leap Day, there would be 12 games of NHL action, plus news and notes from the hockey world

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 29th, 2024

    News

    • The Philadelphia Flyers announced some roster moves.
      • The Flyers placed defenseman Jamie Drysdale on IR.
      • The Flyers sent goaltender Cal Petersen to Lehigh Valley of the AHL.
      • The Flyers also recalled defenseman Ronnie Attard and goaltender Felix Sandstrom from Lehigh Valley.

    • The NHL fined Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato.
      • Granato would be fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials after receiving a bench minor on Tuesday night against Florida.

    • The NHL would also fine Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe.
      • Keefe would also be fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials after he was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against Vegas.

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    Game Recaps

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Beantown, the Bruins welcomed the Golden Knights and in the first Boston took the 1-0 lead when Morgan Geekie scored his 11th goal of the year and then Jesper Boqvist got his fourth of the year to put the B’s up 2-0. Then, Morgan Geekie scored his second of the night to give the Bruins the 3-0 lead. In the second, Vegas got on the board when Paul Cotter scored his seventh of the year and then Alex Pietrangelo’s fourth of the year brought the Golden Knights within a goal. Morgan Geekie then completed the hat trick to put Boston back up two but then Michael Amadio’s 11th of the year brought Vegas within a goal once more. In the third, a shorthanded goal from Chandler Stephenson tied the game for Vegas but then a power play goal from Mason Lohrei gave the Bruins the 5-4 win over the Golden Knights.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6B9f1qNlyU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Hurricanes and after a scoreless first Carolina took the 1-0 lead with Teuvo Teravainen’s 18th of the year and then Sebastian Aho scored his 23rd of the year to put the Canes up 2-0. Columbus then gets on the board when Cole Sillinger scored his 10th of the year but then Brady Skjei’s eighth of the year put Carolina back up two. In the third, Alex Nylander scored his first of the year to bring the Jackets within a goal once more but Seth Jarvis scored the empty netter as the Hurricanes doubled up the Blue Jackets 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHI_ZCY4gQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=9&ab_channel=NHL

    New York Islanders v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit, the Islanders and Red Wings faceoff and in the first Brock Nelson’s 26th of the year to put New York up 1-0 and then a goal from Casey Cizikas put the Isles up 2-0. In the second, Olli Maatta’s goal put the Red Wings on the board. In the third, Patrick Kane scored his 13th to tie the game but then Brock Nelson scored a power play goal to put New York back in the lead. Olli Maatta’s second of the night tied the game once more but then Mathew Barzal scored his 18th of the year to put New York back in the lead once again. An empty netter from Pierre Engvall went on to give the Islanders the 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEQmmXhWe2k&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Montreal Canadiens v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Canadiens and in the first Florida took the 1-0 lead when Aleksander Barkov scored his 14th of the year but then Montreal tied the contest with Nick Suzuki scored his 24th of the year. In the second, a power play goal from Sam Reinhart put the Panthers back in the lead but then the Habs tied it up again when Juraj Slafkovksy netted his 13th. In the third, a power play goal from Alex Newhook put Montreal in the lead but then a shorthanded goal from Sam Reinhart tied the game for Florida. After a scoreless overtime session, Anton Lundell scored the game winner as the Panthers downed the Canadiens 4-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOoKs2M3dM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Buffalo Sabres v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning and Sabres engaged in battle and in the first a power play goal from Brayden Point put Tampa up 1-0 but then Buffalo tied the game with Alex Tuch’s 17th of the year. In the second, Tampa took the 2-1 lead when Mitchell Chaffee scored his third of the year. In the third, Tage Thompson scored his 18th of the year to tie the game on the power play. In overtime, Rasmus Dahlin’s power play goal gave the Sabres the 3-2 win over the Lightning.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiOUoYXrBI&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Arizona Coyotes v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto, the Coyotes made their lone trip to The Six to face the Maple Leafs and in the first Matthew Knies 11th of the year put Toronto up 1-0. In the second, the Leafs took the 2-0 lead when Tyler Bertuzzi scored his 12th of the year and then Auston Matthews scored his 53rd of the year. Alex Kerfoot then scored his 10th of the year to put Arizona on the board. In the third, Logan Cooley scored his ninth of the year to bring the Yotes within a goal but then an empty netter from William Nylander gave the Maple Leafs the 4-2 win over the Coyotes.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaW4cvm6p68&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Winnipeg Jets v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars took on the Jets and in the first Jason Robertson scored his 20th of the year and then Joe Pavelski scored his 21st as the Stars took the 2-0 lead. Then, Logan Stankoven netted his third of the year as Dallas took the 3-0 lead. In the second, Vladislav Namestnikov scored a power play put Winnipeg on the board. In the third, Roope Hintz scored an empty netter as the Stars got the 4-1 win over the Jets.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od4DLi8v6Ts&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Minnesota Wild v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Music City USA, the Predators hosted the Wild and in the first Minnesota took the 1-0 lead when Connor Dewar scored his ninth of the year but then Nashville tied the game when Yakov Trenin netting his 10th of the year. Then, Cole Smith scored his eighth of the year to put the Preds up 2-1. In the second, Filip Forsberg scored a power play goal to put Nashville up 3-1. In the third, Roman Josi scored his 15th to put the Predators up three and then Ryan O’Reilly scored his 21st of the year to make it a 5-1 Nashville lead. Ryan McDonagh then put an end on the contest with his third of the year as the Predators blew by the Wild for the 6-1 win.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THjGzV3mf80&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Colorado Avalanche v. Chicago Blackhawks – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eghnj1cwZQc&ab_channel=NHL
    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvys9era9B8&ab_channel=NHL
    • Los Angeles Kings v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZ_sDV7QOs&ab_channel=NHL
    • Anaheim Ducks v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZ_sDV7QOs&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • ARI v. OTT – 7p ET
    • PHI v. WAS – 7p ET
    • NJ v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Brock McGillis delivers the perfect message about locker room culture in just 55 seconds (MSN)
    • Canucks, Pettersson resume negotiations after trade talks with Hurricanes (SportsNet)
    • Insider Trading: Oilers, Golden Knights aggressively in market for forward (TSN)
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