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  • NHL Daily – Let There Be Goals

    NHL Daily – Let There Be Goals

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 11th, 2024

    News

    • The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres would make a trade.
      • The Canadiens acquired forward Filip Cederqvist.
      • The Sabres acquired Future Considerations.

    • The Anaheim Ducks announced a pair of injuries
      • Trevor Zegras has a broken ankle and will be out 6-8 weeks after surgery
      • Pavel Mintyukov suffered a separated shoulder and will be out about six weeks

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    Game Recaps

    Ottawa Senators v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo, the Sabres hosted the Senators and in the first Buffalo took the 1-0 lead when JJ Peterka scored his 13th of the year but then Ottawa evened the score thanks to a goal from Vladimir Tarasenko. Then, Tage Thompson notched a pair to give the Sabres the 3-1 lead. In the second, Peyton Krebs scored his third of the year to give Buffalo the three goal lead. In the third, Claude Giroux scored a pair of goals to bring Ottawa within a goal but then Dylan Cozens scored an empty net goal to give the Sabres the 5-3 win over the Senators.

    Anaheim Ducks v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Ducks and in the first Carolina took the 1-0 lead with Brady Skjei’s seventh of the year and then Andrei Svechnikov scored his 10th of the year to put the Hurricanes up 2-0. In the second, Anaheim got on the board when Isac Lundestrom scored his first of the year but then Jordan Martinook’s third of the year put the Canes back up two. Ryan Strome then netted his fifth of the year to bring Anaheim within a goal and then a power play goal from Frank Vatrano, scoring his 20th goal of the year, evened the score at 3-3. Stefan Noesen then scored his 11th goal of the year to give Carolina the lead back and then Jack Drury’s seventh of the year gave the Canes the 5-3 lead. In the third, Seth Jarvis scored his 15th goal of the year as the Hurricanes got the 6-3 victory over the Ducks.

    Edmonton Oilers v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In the Motor City, the Red Wings hosted the Oilers and after a scoreless first and second periods, Detroit got on the board when Andrew Copp scored his sixth of the year but then Connor McDavid scored his 16th of the year to tie the game for Edmonton. Then, Zach Hyman’s 26th of the year gave the Oilers the 2-1 lead but then Olli Maatta’s second of the year tied the game for Detroit. In overtime, Darnell Nurse’s sixth of the year gave the Oilers the 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

    Los Angeles Kings v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers welcomed the Kings back to the Sunshine State and in the first, Los Angeles took the 1-0 lead when Trevor Moore scored his 18th of the year. In the second, Sam Bennett scored his eighth of the year to tie the game for Florida but then Drew Doughty scored a power play goal, his eighth of the year, to give the Kings the 2-1 lead. In the third, Matthew Tkachuk netted his 12th of the year to tie the game for Florida. In overtime, Sam Reinhart scored his 30th of the year on the power play as the Panthers got the 3-2 win over the Kings.

    San Jose Sharks v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens welcomed the return of the Sharks and in the first San Jose got a pair of goals when Luke Kunin scored his sixth of the year and then Fabian Zetterlund scored his 12th of the year. Then, Montreal got on the board when Brendan Gallagher scored his seventh of the year. In the second, Nikita Okhotiuk scored his first of the year to give San Jose the 3-1 lead. In the third, Mike Matheson scored his seventh of the year but the Sharks would stand pat to get the 3-2 win over the Canadiens.

    Vancouver Canucks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In the Steel City, the Penguins welcomed the Canucks back to Western Pennsylvania and in the first, Vancouver got a pair from Brock Boeser, the second being on the power play, but then Pittsburgh got on the board when Marcus Pettersson scored his first of the year. Then, Elias Pettersson scored his 21st of the year to put the Canucks back up two. In the second, Sidney Crosby scored his 23rd of the year to bring the Pens within a goal. In the third, Sidney Crosby scored his second of the contest to tie the game for Pittsburgh. In overtime, Elias Pettersson scored his second of the night as the Canucks got the 4-3 win over the Penguins.

    New Jersey Devils v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning played host for the Devils and in the first New Jersey took the 1-0 lead with Dawson Mercer’s 13th of the year but then Tampa Bay got a pair from Luke Glendening to put the Bolts up 2-1. In the second, Brayden Point’s 20th of the year put Tampa Bay up two but then Jesper Bratt scored his 15th of the year to bring the Devils within a goal. In the third, Nathan Bastian scored his second of the year to tie the game for New Jersey. In overtime, Darren Raddysh scored his third of the year as the Lightning got the 4-3 win over the Devils.

    Seattle Kraken v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • In Washington, the Kraken made the annual trek out to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Capitals and in the first, Seattle got a pair when Tye Kartye scored his seventh of the year and then Alex Wennberg also scored his seventh. In the second, Max Pacioretty scored his first goal of the year as Washington got on the board but then Justin Schultz scored his fourth of the year to give Seattle the two goal lead back. In the third, Adam Larsson scored his third of the year to give the Kraken the 4-1 win over the Capitals.

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

    • In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Maple Leafs and in the first Kyle Palmieri scored his 10th of the year on the power play to put New York up 1-0 but then Toronto tied the contest when Bobby McMann scored his second of the year. In the second, Auston Matthews scored a pair to put Toronto up two but then New York scored a pair when Alexander Romanov scored his fourth and then Bo Horvat scored his 17th on the power play. After a scoreless third, Mathew Barzal scored his 12th of the year to give the Islanders the 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.

    New York Rangers v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis, the Blues welcomed the Rangers and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Adam Fox scored his fifth of the year but then St. Louis got a pair when Jordan Kyrou scored two, the second being on the power play, to put the Blues up 2-1. In the second, Brandon Saad scored his 10th of the year on the power play to put St. Louis up two. In the third, Jordan Kyrou got the hat trick to put St. Louis up 4-1 but then Vincent Trocheck scored on the power play to bring the Rangers within two. Then, Pavel Buchnevich scored his 13th of the year on the empty net as the Blues defeated the Rangers 5-2.

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

    • In Winnipeg, the Jets hosted the Blackhawks and after a scoreless first, Chicago took the 1-0 lead when Connor Murphy scored his second of the year. In the third, Winnipeg tied the contest when Gabriel Vilardi scored his 10th of the year and then Nikolaj Ehlers scored his 15th of the year as the Jets got the 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.

    Late Games

    • Calgary Flames v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    • Boston Bruins v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • NAS v. DAL – 8p ET
    • PHI v. MIN – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Cutter Gauthier on his trade to Anaheim and more (The Sporting Tribune)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Latest with Elliotte Friedman – Drysdale the “Rover” (SportsNet)
    • Insider Trading: Decision pending on possible Perry termination grievance (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Home Dominance

    NHL Daily – Home Dominance

    It would be home dominance in the NHL as both Philadelphia and Dallas would put in strong efforts at home for victories.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

    News

    • The NHLPA and the Mental Health Commission of Canada launched First Line.
      • First Line is an education and leadership program to strengthen the mental health knowledge and skills for all NHLPA members.

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    Game Recaps

    Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In Philadelphia Jamie Drysdale would make his Flyers debut as they host the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Sean Monahan and David Savard would both score to give the Habs the 2-0 lead, but Owen Tippett would strike to get the Flyers on the board and back within one. In the second period Morgan Frost would score to tie the game at two for the Flyers. Then after a scoreless third period and overtime it would be Sean Couturier with the winner in the shootout to give the Flyers the 3-2 victory over the Canadiens.

    Minnesota Wild v. Dallas Stars – 730p ET

    • In Dallas the Stars would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Joe Pavelski would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz would score to grow the Stars lead to three. Then in the third period Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman would score for the Wild, but goals from Jason Robertson, Nils Lundkvist, Tyler Seguin, and Sam Steel would give the Stars the 7-2 victory over the Wild.

    Late Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • OTT v. BUF – 7p ET
    • ANA v. CAR – 7p ET
    • EDM v. DET – 7p ET
    • LA v. FLA – 7p ET
    • SJ v. MON – 7p ET
    • VAN v. PIT – 7p ET
    • NJ v. TB – 7p ET
    • SEA v. WAS – 7p ET
    • TOR v. NYI – 7p ET
    • NYR v. STL – 8p ET
    • CHI v. WIN – 8p ET
    • CAL v. ARI – 9p ET
    • BOS v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • NHLPA launches mental health training for its players: ‘We still need to break down barriers’ (The Athletic – $)
    • Corey Perry eligible to sign with NHL teams after meeting with Gary Bettman (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – High Powered Tuesday

    NHL Daily – High Powered Tuesday

    It would be a high powered Tuesday in the NHL as we would be treated to ten games as we continue to process the Cutter Gauthier trade.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Seattle Kraken v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo the Sabres would battle the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Jeff Skinner would open the scoring for the Sabres, but goals from Yanni Gourde and Vince Dunn would give the Kraken the 2-1 lead. In the second period Alex Tuch would score to tie the game at two for the Sabres, but goals from Alex Wennberg, Jaden Schwartz, and Matty Beniers would give the Kraken the 5-2 lead. Then it would be a scoreless third period as the Kraken would hold on to defeat the Sabres 5-2.

    Los Angeles Kings v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa Bay the Los Angeles Kings would come to town to face the Lightning, and after a scoreless first period Phillip Danault and Matt Roy would score to give the Kings the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Tyler Motte and Brandon Hagel would score to tie the game at two and send the game to overtime for the Bolts. In the extra frame Nick Prebix would score to give the Lightning the the 3-2 comeback victory over the Kings.

    San Jose Sharks v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto the Maple Leafs would take on the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Morgan Reilly and Auston Matthews would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Mitch Marner and Pontus Holmberg would score to grow the Leafs lead to four, but Henry Thrun would score his first career NHL goal to get the Sharks on the board. Then in the third period Jake McCabe, Marner, and Nick Robertson would score to give the Maple Leafs the 7-1 victory over the Sharks.

    Vancouver Canucks v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • On Long Island the Vancouver Canucks would continue their trip through New York as they take on the Islanders, and in the first period Filip Hronek and Quinn Hughes would score to give the Canucks the 2-0 lead. In the second period Elias Pettersson would score to grow the Canucks lead to three, but Brock Nelson would score to get the Isles on the board. However, Tyler Myers would score to reclaim the three goal lead for the Canucks. Then in the third period Nelson would net his second of the game for the Isles, but Dakota Joshua would score to give the Canucks the 5-2 victory over the Islanders.

    Anaheim Ducks v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would play host to the Anaheim Ducks, and in the first period Ryan Strome, Frank Vatrano, and Mason McTavish would score to give the Ducks the 3-0 lead. In the second period Troy Terry would score to grow the Ducks lead to four. Then in the third period Alexandre Carrier, Philip Tomasino, and Denis Gurianov would score for the Preds, but a goal from Radko Gudas would give the Ducks the 5-3 victory over the Predators.

    Florida Panthers v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis the Blues would battle the Florida Panthers, and in the first period both teams would get a goal as Brayden Schenn would strike for the Blues while Kevin Stenlund would score for the Panthers for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Sam Reinhart would score to give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Matthew Tkachuk would score three goals for the natural hat trick to give the Panthers the 5-1 victory over the Blues.

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

    • In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Brenden Dillon would score for the Jets to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Cole Perfetti and Josh Morrissey would score to grow the Jets lead to three. Then in the third period Perfetti would net his second of the game and Gabriel Vilardi would score to give the Jets the 5-0 victory over the Blue Jackets.

    Late Games

    • Edmonton Oilers v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
    • Boston Bruins v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    • Ottawa Senators v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. PHI – 7p ET
    • MIN v. DAL – 730p ET
    • VGK v. COL – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Cutter Gauthier traded to Ducks: Why Anaheim felt comfortable moving Jamie Drysdale (The Athletic – $)
    • Top prospect Cutter Gauthier didn’t want to be a Flyer. Now he won’t be (The Athletic – $)
    • Kevin Hayes denies involvement in Cutter Gauthier’s decision to not sign in Philadelphia: ‘It’s completely false’ (STL Today)
    • Insider Trading: Why did Gauthier bail on the Flyers? (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Road Dominance

    NHL Daily – Road Dominance

    On a four game night, the road teams dominated, plus a big extension in Toronto, and news and notes.

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 8th, 2024

    News

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have re-signed forward William Nylander.
      • Nylander would sign an eight year deal with an AAV of $11.5 million per season.

    • The NHL would name Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart First Star of the Week.
      • Martin Jones (TOR) and Connor Hellebuyck (WIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Reinhart Stays Hot for Top Honors

    • The Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks would make a trade.
      • The Flyers would acquire defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 2nd Round Pick.
      • The Ducks would acquire forward Cutter Gauthier.

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    Game Recaps

    Vancouver Canucks v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York, the Canucks made the annual trek to the Garden to take on the Rangers and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Vincent Trocheck scored a power play goal, his 11th of the year but then Vancouver responded with a trio of goal from J.T. Miller, Nils Hoglander, and Brock Boeser to take the 3-1 lead. In the second, Artemi Panarin struck with his 26th of the year but then the Canucks got a pair when Elias Pettersson scored his 18th of the year and then Nils Hoglander netted his second of the night to give Vancouver the 5-2 lead. In the third, Vincent Trocheck scored his second of the night to bring the Blueshirts within two but Elias Pettersson scored his second of the night on the empty net as the Canucks doubled up the Rangers 6-3.

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Keystone State battle continued as the Flyers hosted their archrivals in the Penguins. In the first, Pittsburgh got a pair of goals when Rickard Rakell scored a power play goal, his fifth goal of the season, and then Erik Karlsson struck with his seventh of the year. Then, Philadelphia got on the board when Owen Tippett scored a power play goal of his own. In the second, Chad Ruhwedel scored his first of the season to give Pittsburgh the two goal lead back. Then, in the third, Evgeni Malkin scored his 15th of the year to give the Penguins the 4-1 win over the Flyers.

    Dallas Stars v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In the State of Hockey, the Stars visited the Wild and in the first, Dallas took the 1-0 when Roope Hintz scored a shorthanded goal, his 16th goal on the year. After a scoreless second, Tyler Seguin scored his 15th to put the Stars up 2-0 and then Rdek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal to put Dallas up 3-0. Then, Jason Robertson sealed the game with his 14th of the year as the Stars got the 4-0 shutout victory over the Wild.

    Late Games

    • Boston Bruins v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET

    Today’s Games

    • SEA v. BUF – 7p ET
    • LA v. TB – 7p ET
    • SJ v. TOR – 7p ET
    • VAN v. NYI – 730p ET
    • ANA v. NAS – 8p ET
    • FLA v. STL – 8p ET
    • CLB v. WIN – 8p ET
    • EDM v. CHI – 830p ET
    • BOS v. ARI – 9p ET
    • OTT v. CAL – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 17 Things: Kuznetsov Benched, Capitals Injury Updates & Scares, Ovechkin Heating Up, All-Star Picks & A Historic Teddy Bear Toss In Hershey (The Hockey News)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: America, We Love You (SportsNet)
    • Color of Hockey: Wheeler to be inducted into ECHL Hall of Fame (NHL)
    • Ingram finds footing as Coyotes goalie after confronting mental health issues (NHL)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Reinhart Stays Hot for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Reinhart Stays Hot for Top Honors

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

    First Star – Sam Reinhart (C – FLA)

    • Sam Reinhart would find himself earning Three Star of the Week honors for the fourth time this season, and his second time as First Star after recording five goals and an assist for six points in 3 games played for the Florida Panthers. To open up his week Reinhart would score a goal in a 4-1 victory over Arizona on Jan. 2nd, and then on Jan 4th he would record a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over Vegas. To close out the week Reinhart would record a hat trick in an 8-4 victory over Colorado on Jan. 6th. Reinhart would also be named to the 2024 All Star game as the Panthers representative.
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    Second Star – Martin Jones (G – TOR)

    • Martin Jones would go a perfect 3-0-0 with a .976 save percentage, a 0.66 goals against average, and one shutout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jones would open up his week with a 31 save effort to earn a 3-0 shutout victory over Los Angeles on Jan. 2nd, and then on Jan. 3rd he would make 27 saves in a 2-1 victory over Anaheim. Then to close out the week Jones would record 23 saves in a 4-1 victory over San Jose on Jan. 6th.
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    Third Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G – WIN)

    • Connor Hellebuyck start off January strong after being named 3rd Star for December as he would go a perfect 3-0-0 with a 1.68 goals against average, and a .937 save percentage in three games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hellebuyck would start off his week with 32 saves in a 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Jan. 2nd. Then on Jan 4th he would make 27 saves in a 2-1 victory over San Jose, and then to close out his week Hellebuyck would record 15 saves in a 6-2 victory over Arizona on Jan. 7th.
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  • NHL Daily – Three and One

    NHL Daily – Three and One

    On a four game Sunday, three games were decided by a goal and one with a bruising victory

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 7th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Calgary Flames v. Chicago Blackhawks – 3p ET

    • In Chicago, the Blackhawks hosted the Flames and in the first Colin Blackwell scored his second of the year to put Chicago up 1-0 but then Nazem Kadri scored his 12th of the year to even the score. In the second, Andrew Mangiapane scored his eighth of the year on the power play to put the Flames up 2-1 but then a pair of goals from Philipp Kurashev and Nikita Zaitsev put Chicago back up a goal. In the third, Colin Blackwell scored his second of the night to put the ‘Hawks up two but then Nazem Kadri scored his second of the night. However, the Blackhawks held on to get the 4-3 win over the Flames.

    Los Angeles Kings v. Washington Capitals – 3p ET

    • In the Nation’s Capital, Washington welcomed Los Angeles for the lone time on the season. After a scoreless first, Nic Dowd scored his sixth of the year to put Washington up 1-0 but then Los Angeles got a pair of goals when Adrian Kempe scored on the power play and then Kevin Fiala scored his ninth of the year. Then, Dylan Strome evened the scored with his 15th of the year. In the third, Kevin Fiala scored his second of the night to put the Kings up 3-2 but then the Caps tied it up when Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored his fourth of the year. Then, John Carlson scored his third of the year to give the Capitals the 4-3 win over the Kings.

    Winnipeg Jets v. Arizona Coyotes – 7p ET

    • In Arizona, the Coyotes hosted the Jets and in the first Vladislav Namestnikov scored his fifth of the year to put Winnipeg up 1-0. In the second, Nikolaj Ehlers scored his 14th of the year to put the Jets up 2-0 but then Arizona got on the board when Nick Schmaltz scored his 12th goal of the year. Then, Cole Perfetti was credited with the goal when Arizona scored on its own net to put the Jets up two. In the third, Mark Scheifele scored his 13th to put Winnipeg up three but then Dylan Guenther scored his first of the year to bring Arizona within two. Then, Mark Scheifele scored his second of the night to put Winnipeg up three and then Adam Lowry scored his eighth of the year to give the Jets the 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

    Detroit Red Wings v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET

    • In Anaheim, the Ducks hosted the Red Wings for the lone time on the year and in the first Anaheim took the 1-0 lead when Trevor Zegras scored his third but then Dylan Larkin scored his 14th on the power play to tie the game. In the second, Detroit took the 2-1 lead with Joe Veleno’s eighth of the year. In the third, Trevor Zegras scored his second of the night to even the score for the Ducks but then Michael Rasmussen scored his ninth of the year to give the Red Wings the 3-2 win over the Ducks.

    Today’s Games

    • VAN v. NYR – 7p ET
    • PIT v. PHI – 7p ET
    • DAL v. MIN – 8p ET
    • BOS v. COL – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Pacioretty Emotional After Getting First Point With Capitals: ‘That Was A Rough Two Years… Never Take That Feeling For Granted’ (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – A Busy Saturday

    NHL Daily – A Busy Saturday

    It would be a busy Saturday in the NHL as we would be treated to a 12 game schedule including several one goal games.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 6th, 2024

    News

    • The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins would make a trade.
      • The Blackhawks would acquire forward Rem Pitlick.
      • The Penguins would acquire a Conditional 2026 7th Round Pick.

    • The Blackhawks would also claim forward Zach Sanford off of waivers from Arizona.

    • The Blackhawks would also announce that they have placed forwards Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno on injured reserve.

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    Game Recaps

    Calgary Flames v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET

    • In Philadelphia the Flyers would honor their founder and original owner Ed Snider as they took on the Calgary Flames, and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals as Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar would score for the Flames while Morgan Frost and Sean Couturier would strike for the Flyers for the 2-2 tie. Then in a very feisty third period Travis Konecny would score shorthanded to give the Flyers the 3-2 victory over the Flames.
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    Florida Panthers v. Colorado Avalanche – 4p ET

    • In Colorado the Avalanche would host the Florida Panthers for an afternoon matinee, and in the first period the Panthers would pounce with a goal from Carter Verhaeghe and a pair of goals from Sam Reinhart for the 3-0 lead. In the second period Cale Makar, Josh Manson, and Valeri Nichushkin would score for the Avs to tie the game at three in the opening five minutes of the period, but Oliver Ekman-Larsson would score to retake the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period Jonathan Drouin would strike to tie the game at four for the Avs, but Reinhart would complete the hat trick, Kevin Stenlund and Matthew Tkachuk would score, and Verhaeghe would net his second of the game to give the Panthers the 8-4 victory over the Avalanche.
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    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston the Bruins would play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Brayden Point would strike to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead, but goals from Trent Frederic and Charlie McAvoy would give the B’s the 2-1 lead. In the second period both teams would record a pair of goals as Nikita Kucherov and Point would strike for the Bolts, and Frederic and David Pastrnak would score for the B’s to keep the one goal lead. Then in the third period Morgan Geekie, Jake DeBrusk, and Charlie Coyle would score to give the Bruins the 7-3 victory over the Lightning.
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    Minnesota Wild v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus the Blue Jackets would take on the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Cole Sillinger would open the score for the Jackets, but Matt Boldy would score to tie the game at one. In the second period both Sillinger and Boldy would net their second goals of the game to keep the game tied up at two. Then in the third period Sillinger would score to complete the hat trick and give the Jackets the 3-2 lead, but Marcus Johansson would score to tie the game at three for the Wild to force overtime. In the extra frame Marco Rossi would strike to give the Wild the 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.
    https://youtu.be/b2LB4MPKolo?si=oDLIWHQa5A7gAQkq

    New York Rangers v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal for Hockey Night in Canada the Canadiens would play host fellow Original Six member the New York Rangers, and in the first period Brendan Gallagher would score to give the Habs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sean Monahan and Joel Armia would score to give the Habs the 3-0 lead, but goals from Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin would get the Rangers back within two. Then in the third period Adam Fox would score to tie the game at three for the Rangers to force overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of action it would be Cole Caufield with the winner in the shootout to give the Canadiens the 4-3 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/SZcJ05-oTXk?si=-d0HXvjDAJjhfRmX

    Vancouver Canucks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Vancouver Canucks would come to town to take on the Devils, and after a scoreless first period Elias Pettersson would score and JT Miller would net a pair of goals to give the Canucks the 3-0 lead, but Colin Miller and Erik Haula would score to bring the Devils back within one. However, Conor Garland would score to give the Canucks the two goal lead before the second period ended. Then in the third period Colin Miller would net his second of the game and Brendan Smith would score for the Devils, but Pettersson’s second of the game and Dakota Joshua would score to give the Canucks the 6-4 victory over the Devils.
    https://youtu.be/itpBG_ffQMU?si=I2GKt6xE4iKExQVR

    Buffalo Sabres v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In Pittsburgh the Penguins would battle the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Alex Tuch would net his 10th of the season to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second Rickard Rakell would score for the Pens, but Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin would score to give the Sabres the 3-1 victory over the Penguins.
    https://youtu.be/TmgJO_wg_SM?si=38E-Avzuu0ujLPNa

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. San Jose Sharks – 7p ET

    • In San Jose the Toronto Maple Leafs would come to town to faceoff with the Sharks, and in the first period Mitch Marner would score to give the Leafs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Calle Jarnkrok would score to grow the Leafs lead to two. Then in the third period Mikael Granlund would score for the Sharks, but William Nylander would net his 20th and 21st of the season to give the Maple Leafs the 4-1 victory over the Sharks.
    https://youtu.be/MrWenbUJSc8?si=XwUebdFRJ1Z1H7iF

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

    • In Carolina the Hurricanes would take on the visiting St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Nathan Walker would score to give the Blues the first period, but Teuvo Teravainen would score to tie the game at one for the Canes. Then after a scoreless 45 minutes of hockey it would be Brayden Schenn with the winner as the Blues would get the 2-1 shootout victory over the Hurricanes.
    https://youtu.be/d_F3LVYk1AE?si=N0hNFEzfOoQUKreK

    Nashville Predators v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas the Stars would face the Nashville Predators in a Central Division matchup, and in the first period Gustav Nyquist would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. In the second period Luke Evangelista would score to grow the Preds lead to two, but goals from Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn would tie the game at two for the Stars. Then in the third period Jason Robertson would score for the Stars, but Filip Forsberg would score a pair of goals for the Predators to defeat the Stars 4-3.
    https://youtu.be/yTWgLG9uToU?si=iUu2wbK-Ed96lVqL

    Late Games

    • Ottawa Senators v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
    • New York Islanders v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/aX9nL3TD1x8?si=SJSOgbOC9DTaK7NK

    Today’s Games

    • CAL v. CHI – 3p ET
    • LA v. WAS – 3p ET
    • WIN v. ARI – 7p ET
    • DET v. ANA – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • What’s Next For Kuznetsov? Carbery Speaks On Capitals Center & ‘Challenge’ They Face Getting Him Back To Consistent, Elite Level Of Play (The Hockey News)
    • Saturday Headlines: Maple Leafs closing in on Nylander extension (HNIC)

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  • NHL Daily – Third Period Explosions

    NHL Daily – Third Period Explosions

    In Friday night action both the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils would have third period explosions to gain victories.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 5th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Chicago Blackhawks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Jason Dickinson would score to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. In the second period Alexander Holtz would strike to tie the game at one for the Devils, but Boris Katchouk would score to retake the lead for the Blackhawks. Then in the third period Simon Nemec, Michael McLeod, and Tyler Toffoli would score to give the Devils the 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
    https://youtu.be/eSib8JTWfd4?si=Bg3EtxTXdN4Y10SO

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • The Washington Capitals would welcome home Dmitry Orlov as they would host the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome would score to give the Caps the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brent Burns would score to get the Canes on the board and back within one. Then in the third period the Canes would get goals from Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov, Burns, Orlov, and Vasily Ponomarev to give the Canes the 6-2 victory over the Capitals.
    https://youtu.be/53DR-VP_wII?si=V7WnNUGR-Y2dGbrl

    Late Games

    • Winnipeg Jets v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • CAL v. PHI – 1p ET
    • FLA v. COL – 4p ET
    • TB v. BOS – 7p ET
    • MIN v. CLB – 7p ET
    • NYR v. MON – 7p ET
    • VAN v. NJ – 7p ET
    • BUF v. PIT – 7p ET
    • TOR v. SJ – 7p ET
    • STL v. CAR – 8p ET
    • NAS v. DAL – 8p ET
    • OTT v. EDM – 10p ET
    • NYI v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: There’s a Deal There for Nylander (SportsNet)
    • Report: Ovechkin Informed Capitals That He’d Prefer To Skip 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend (The Hockey News)
    • Capitals Injury Updates: Oshie Leaves D.C. For Treatment In Minnesota, Latest On Lindgren & Milano, Sandin Ill (The Hockey News)
    • Exclusive: Wild’s Ryan Hartman responds to intentional high-stick claim, denies he admitted it was payback (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Thursday Thrills

    NHL Daily – Thursday Thrills

    On a 13 game night, there were Thursday Thrills with action across the NHL, plus All-Star player announcements

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 4th, 2024

    News

    • The Calgary Flames announced that they have sent defenseman Oliver Kylington to the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL for a conditioning assignment.

    • The NHL announced the first 32 participants for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto.  The additional 12 will be named through the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote, which is now live through the NHL website and app.

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    Game Recaps

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston, the Bruins welcomed the Penguins and in the first Boston took the 1-0 lead with Brad Marchand scoring his 14th of the year but then Pittsburgh tied the contest when Drew O’Connor scored his fifth of the year. Then a Ryan Graves goal gave Pittsburgh the 2-1 lead but then David Pastrnak’s 23rd tied it up for the B’s. Then, the Pens took the 3-2 lead with Jake Guentzel’s 18th of the year and then Lars Eller scored his seventh of the year to put Pittsburgh up 4-2. In the second, Jeff Carter scored his fifth to put the Penguins up three but then Boston got a pair from Morgan Geekie and Jake DeBrusk to make it a one score game. In the third, Brad Marchand scored his second of the night on a power play to tie the game but then Sidney Crosby scored the game winner on the power play to give the Penguins the 6-5 win over the Bruins.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrD0EMCTabc&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    Buffalo Sabres v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens welcomed the Sabres and after a scoreless first, Casey Mittelstadt scored his 11th of the year on the power play to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead and then Jeff Skinner scored his 16th of the year, also on the power play, to put Buffalo up 2-0. Then, Joel Armia scored a shorthanded goal, his fifth of the year, to put Montreal on the board. In the third, Jack Quinn scored his fourth of the year to put the Sabres back up two and then Tage Thompson notched his 11th of year to make it a 4-1 Buffalo lead. Then, Rasmus Dahlin but Buffalo up four with his 11th of the year and then Tage Thompson scored his second of the year to give the Sabres the 6-1 win over the Canadiens.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmwMjeauJqQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Chicago Blackhawks v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Blackhawks in an Original Six match up and in the first, Artemi Panarin scored his 24th of the year to put New York up 1-0. In the second, Chris Kreider scored a power play goal, his 20th goal of the season, to put the Blueshirts up 2-0 but then Colin Blackwell scored his first of the year to put Chicago on the board. In the third, Jacob Trouba scored his third to put New York up two and then Jimmy Vesey scored the game winner to give the Rangers the 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h55qu9KMlg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In the City of Brotherly Love, the Flyers welcomed the Blue Jackets and in the first Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Travis Konecny scored his 19th of the year. After a scoreless second, Travis Konecny scored his second of the night to put the Flyers up two but then Columbus got a pair when Damon Severson and Jake Bean scored. After the scoreless overtime, Johnny Gaudreau scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Blue Jackets the 3-2 victory over the Flyers.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyAgumEJXo&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Avalanche. In the first, Dallas took the 1-0 when Evgenii Dadonov scored his ninth of the year but then Nathan MacKinnon scored his 21st of the year to tie the game. In the second, Tyler Seguin scored his 12th of the year to put Dallas up 2-1 and then Joe Pavelski scored a power play goal, his 15th goal of the year, to put the Stars up two. Then, Jonathan Drouin scored his seventh of the year on a power play to bring the Avs within a goal. In the third, Tyler Seguin scored his second of the game to give Dallas the two goal lead but then Colorado got a pair when Jonathan Drouin scored his second of the night and then Mikko Rantanen scored his 20th to tie the game for Colorado. In overtime, Nathan MacKinnon scored the game winner to give the Avalanche the 5-4 win over the Stars.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdAe_pLJQ7E&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In Minnesota, the Wild hosted the Lightning and after a scoreless first, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of goals in the second to give Tampa Bay the 2-0 lead. In the third, Victor Hedman scored his sixth of the year on the power play to put the Bolts up 3-0 but then Zach Bogosian’s first of the year put Minnesota on the board. However, Brandon Hagel went on to score the empty netter to give the Lightning the 4-1 win over the Wild.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5TABii3Ero&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Calgary Flames v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville, the Predators welcomed the Flames back to Music City USA and in the first Calgary took the 1-0 lead when Connor Zary scored his eighth of the year and then Blake Coleman made it a 2-0 Flames lead. Then, Filip Forsberg scored his 19th of the year to put Nashville on the board but then Nazem Kadri’s 11th of the year gave the Flames the two goal lead back. Colton Sissons then brought the Preds within a goal once more with his 12th of the year but then Rasmus Andersson’s sixth of the year made it a 4-2 Calgary lead. In the second, Noah Hanifin’s sixth of the year gave the Flames the three goal lead. In the third, Michael McCarron’s sixth of the year brought Nashville within two but Yegor Sharangovich’s 12th of the year gave the Flames the 6-3 win over the Predators.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzTyMqatFAU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Vancouver Canucks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis, the Blues welcomed the Canucks and in the first Vancouver took the 1-0 lead when Conor Garland scored his fourth of the year. In the second, St. Louis tied the contest when Colton Parayko score his seventh of the year. In the third, Robert Thomas scored his 16th of the year to give the Blues the 2-1 victory over the Canucks.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euKJqDkczMM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • New York Islanders v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STzYstkUnwg&ab_channel=NHL
    • Ottawa Senators v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_0iBWW68XQ&ab_channel=NHL
    • Florida Panthers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D267vf89e50&ab_channel=NHL
    • Detroit Red Wings v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
    • Winnipeg Jets v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET

    Today’s Games

    • CHI v. NJ – 7p ET
    • CAR v. WAS – 7p ET
    • WIN v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: Where things stand between the Maple Leafs and William Nylander (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Painful Display of Hockey

    NHL Daily – Painful Display of Hockey

    It would be a painful display of hockey in DC as the Washington Capitals would fall to the New Jersey Devils.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker.
      • Zucker would be suspended for three games for boarding Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins on Tuesday night.
      • Zucker, per the CBA and based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $82,812.51.

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    Game Recaps

    New Jersey Devils v. Washington Capitals – 730p ET

    • In DC the Washington Capitals would play host to the New Jersey Devils for the second game of their back to back, and in the first period Nico Hischier would net a pair of goals to give the Devils the 2-0 lead, but Connor McMichael would score to get the Caps back within one. In the second period Dawson Mercer would score for the Devils to retake the two goal lead, but goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson would tie the game to three for the Caps. However, before the end of the period Michael McLeod would score for the Devils to retake the lead. Then in the third period Mercer and McLeod would both net their second goals of the game to give the Devils the 6-3 victory over the Capitals.
    https://youtu.be/XMDyMmhAmHk?si=sw8E_FVIxBi1R4US

    Late Games

    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Anaheim Ducks – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/BaKxeHhgskU?si=ywjRT5449i3PWS0E

    Today’s Games

    • PIT v. BOS – 7p ET
    • BUF v. MON – 7p ET
    • CHI v. NYR – 7p ET
    • CLB v. PHI – 7p ET
    • COL v. DAL – 8p ET
    • TB v. MIN – 8p ET
    • CAL v. NAS – 8p ET
    • VAN v. STL – 8p ET
    • NYI v. ARI – 9p ET
    • OTT v. SEA – 10p ET
    • FLA v. VGK – 10p ET
    • DET v. LA – 1030p ET
    • WIN v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Oilers’ Connor McDavid notches 900th point in 602nd game: How Edmonton’s captain achieved the feat (The Athletic – $)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Latest with Elliotte Friedman – Nylander Nears Extension (SportsNet)
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