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  • NHL Daily – So Much Funukah

    NHL Daily – So Much Funukah

    On the first night on Hannukah, there would be funukah as 13 games took place

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 7th, 2023

    NHL News

    • The Washington Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin and the MSE Foundation will be doing the Gr802 Auction.
      • The proceeds will benefit the MSE Foundation and will be used to fund an Alex Ovechkin Legacy Ball Hockey Rink in the region.

    • Zach Hyman is using his platforms to support SickKids and UJA (United Jewish Appeal) Federation through his Hyman Family Foundation. 

    PWHL News

    • The Minnesota organization announced the signing of Clair DeGeorge

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    Game Recaps

    Buffalo Sabres v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Beantown, the Bruins welcomed the Sabres back to Boston and after a scoreless first, Buffalo got on the board when JJ Peterka scored his 11th of the season. Then, Tage Thompson scored his seventh of the year to put the Sabres up two. Brad Marchand then scored his 12th of the year to get the Bruins on the board. In the third, Victor Olofsson then scored his fourth of the the year as the Sabres downed the Bruins 3-1.

    San Jose Sharks v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In the Motor City, Patrick Kane took the ice for the first time in a Detroit sweater as the Red Wings welcomed the Sharks for their annual visit. After a scoreless first, Detroit got four goals when Klim Kostin scored his second of the year, Michael Rasmussen notched a pair, and then Lucas Raymond scored his ninth of the year. Then, San Jose responded with four goals of their own when Tomas Hertl scored his eighth and Fabian Zetterlund also scored his eighth, both goals of which came shorthanded, and then Nico Sturm scored a pair to make this an even game. In the third, Dylan Larkin’s 11th of the year put Detroit back up but then Tomas Hertl scored his second of the night to tie the game for San Jose. In overtime, Mikael Granlund’s third of the year lifted the Sharks to the 6-5 win over the Red Wings.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DgHhuo5-XM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Los Angeles Kings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Kings took the trip to take on the Canadiens and in the first, Los Angeles took the lead when Drew Doughty scored his seventh of the year and then Quinton Byfield scored his seventh of the year to give the Kings the 2-0 lead. In the second, Quinton Byfield’s power play goal gave Los Angeles the 3-0 lead. In the third, Trevor Moore’s 13th of the year sealed the game as the Kings shutout the Canadiens 4-0.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In the Canadian capital, the Maple Leafs took on the Senators and in the first, Ottawa took the 1-0 with Josh Norris’ sixth of the year. In the second, Toronto tied the game when Mitchell Marner scored his ninth of the year and then the Maple Leafs took the lead with David Kampf’s second of the year. In the third, Calle Jarnkrok’s sixth of the year put Toronto up two but then Ottawa brought it within a goal when Jacob Bernard-Docker scored his first career NHL goal. Then, William Nylander scored his 13th of the year to put Toronto back up two but Ottawa’s Claude Giroux scored his eighth of the year. Despite the late goal from Ottawa, the Maple Leafs held on for the 4-3 win over the Senators.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJey_cl_FWE&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=9&ab_channel=NHL

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first, Pierre Engvall scored his fourth of the year to put New York up 1-0. In the second, Emil Bemstrom scored his fourth of the year to tie the contest for Columbus and then Adam Fantilli scored his sixth to put the Jackets up a goal. Then, Cal Clutterbuck’s fourth of the year tied the contest for New York and then Mathew Barzal scored his eighth of the year to give the Isles the lead back. Then, Kyle Palmieri scored a power play goal, his seventh of the year, to give New York the 4-2 lead. In the third, Adam Fantilli scored his second of the night to bring Columbus within a goal but then Mathew Barzal scored his second of the night to give New York the 5-3 lead. Then, Bo Horvat scored a pair to give the Islanders the 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Dallas Stars v. Washington Capitals – 8p ET

    • In the Nation’s Capital, the Stars returned to Washington to take on the Capitals. In the first, Washington took the 1-0 lead Aliaksei Protas scored his third of the year and then Tyler Seguin got Dallas on the board with his ninth of the year. In the second, Dylan Strome scored his ninth of the year to put Washington back up a goal and then Evgeny Kuznetsov netted his fifth of the year to give the Caps the two goal lead. Then, Mason Marchment got his ninth of the year to bring the Stars within a goal. In the third, Roope Hintz scored a power play goal, his ninth of the year, to tie the game for Dallas but then Dylan Strome scored his second of the night on the power play, also his 100th career NHL goal. Then, Roope Hintz went on to score his second of the night as the Stars tied the game. After a scoreless overtime, Jason Robertson scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Stars downed the Capitals 5-4.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaH7OWlWL60&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Music City, the Predators hosted the Lightning for the lone time on the year and in the first Tampa took the 1-0 lead when Alex Barré-Boulet scored his fifth of the year but then Juuso Parssinen scored his fifth on a Nashville power play to tie the game. In the second, Filip Forsberg gave Nashville the lead wiht his 14th of the year and then Ryan McDonagh scored his first of the year to put the Preds up two. In the third, Roman Josi scored his sixth of the year to give Nashville the three goal lead and then Yakov Trenin’s sixth of the year gave the Predators the 5-1 win over the Lightning.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu0gNid0jZY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Anaheim Ducks v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
    • Philadelphia Flyers v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    • Carolina Hurricanes v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
    • Winnipeg Jets v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
    • Minnesota Wild v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0t0_EAXD_c&ab_channel=NHL
    • New Jersey Devils v. Seattle Kraken – 1030p ET

    Today’s Games

    • STL v. CLB – 7p ET
    • PIT v. FLA – 7p ET
    • MIN v. EDM – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: Maple Leafs looking to trade, but at what cost? (SportsNet)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: Leafs and Devils Blue Line Search (SportsNet)
    • Insider Trading: Price too high for Leafs’ trade targets? (TSN)

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  • NHL Daily – Florida Winnings

    NHL Daily – Florida Winnings

    It would be some Florida winnings as both the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning would win their games at home.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman.
      • Walman was fined $2,500 for high sticking Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner on Tuesday night.

    • The Ottawa Senators announced that they have appointed Jacques Martin as Senior Advisor to the Coaching Staff.
      • Martin spent nine seasons (Jan. 24th, 1996 – April 2004) behind Ottawa’s bench and posted a 341-255-96 (.562) regular-season record with the franchise.

    • The Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets would make a trade.
      • The Sabres would acquire forward Eric Robinson.
      • The Blue Jackets would acquire a conditional 2025 7th Round Pick.

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    Game Recaps

    Dallas Stars v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Dallas Stars, and in the first period Radek Faksa would score for the Stars, but the Panthers would get goals from Evan Rodrigues and Sam Reinhart would give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. In the second period Carter Verhaeghe would score to grow the Panthers lead to two. Then in the third period the Stars would get goals from Mason Marchment, Evgenii Dadonov, and Thomas Harley, but goals from Aleksander Barkov and Rodrigues would give the Panthers the 5-4 victory over the Stars.

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa Bay the Lightning would play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period Anthony Cirelli would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. In the second period Nikita Kucherov and Tanner Jeannot would score to give the Bolts the 3-0 lead. Then in the third period Jake Guentzel would score for the Pens, but it would not be enough as the Lightning would go on to defeat the Penguins 3-1.

    Late Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. St. Louis Blues – 9p ET
    • Carolina Hurricanes v. Edmonton Oilers – 930p ET

    Today’s Games

    • BUF v. BOS – 7p ET
    • SJ v. DET – 7p ET
    • LA v. MON – 7p ET
    • TOR v. OTT – 7p ET
    • CLB v. NYI – 730p ET
    • DAL v. WAS – 8p ET
    • TB v. NAS – 8p ET
    • ANA v. CHI – 830p ET
    • PHI v. ARI – 9p ET
    • CAR v. CAL – 9p ET
    • WIN v. COL – 9p ET
    • MIN v. VAN – 10p ET
    • NJ v. SEA – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Will a new women’s hockey league succeed where others have failed? (The Athletic – $)
    • For Leo Carlsson early load management plan part of hopeful path superstardom (EP Rinkside)
    • Kuznetsov Opens Up About Being Healthy Scratch, Feels New Fire With Capitals: ‘It’s Sh** But Gotta Accept It… I Want To Succeed Here’ (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – California Comebacks

    NHL Daily – California Comebacks

    On a 8 game docket in the NHL we would see both Los Angeles and San Jose comeback with overtime victories while on the road.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

    News

    • The Calgary Flames announced that goaltender Jacob Markstrom is out week to week.
      • Markstrom is out due to a fractured finger that will not require surgery.

    PWHL News

    • In the PWHL New York would announce that they have signed forward Savannah Norcross to a one year deal.

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    Game Recaps

    Los Angeles Kings v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus the Blue Jackets would look to knock the shine off of the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Kirill Marchenko would strike on the powerplay to give the Jackets the 1-0 lead. In the second period Johnny Gaudreau and Mathieu Olivier would score to grow the Jackets lead to three. Then in the third period Phillip Danault would score a pair of goals and Arthur Kaliyev would score for the Kings to tie the game at three and force overtime. In the extra frame Drew Doughty would score to complete the comeback as the Kings would defeat the Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime.

    New York Rangers v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa the Senators would take on the New York Rangers, and in the first period Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux would score to give the Sens the 2-0 lead. In the second period Artemi Panarin and K’Andre Miller would score for the Rangers, but goals from Vladimir Tarasenko, Drake Batherson, and Tkachuk would give the Sens the 5-2 lead. Then in the third period Tarasenko would net his second of the game to give the Senators the 6-2 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/sInmCI8anrs?si=-JwFxL4IpRXDYm4n

    Detroit Red Wings v. Buffalo Sabres – 730p ET

    • In Buffalo the Detroit Red Wings would come to town to take on the Sabres, and in the first period Dylan Larkin and Robby Fabbri would score to give the Wings the 2-0 lead. In the second period Moritz Seider and Michael Rasmussen would score to grow the Wings lead to four, but Rasmus Dahlin would score to get the Sabres on the board. Then in the third period Casey Mittelstadt and Jeff Skinner would score for the Sabres, but Dylan Larkin would get the empty netter to give the Red Wings the 5-3 victory over the Sabres.

    San Jose Sharks v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • On Long Island the Islanders would take on the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Julien Gauthier would open the scoring for the Isles, but Tomas Hertl would score to tie the game at one for the Sharks. In the second period Brock Nelson would score on the powerplay to give the Isles the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Mike Reilly and Ryan Pulock would score to give the Islanders the 4-1 lead, but Kevin Labanc would score and Hertl would net a pair of goals to complete the hat trick to tie the game at four for the Sharks and force overtime. In the extra frame William Eklund would strike with five seconds left to give the Sharks the 5-4 comeback overtime victory over the Islanders.

    Late Games

    • Nashville Predators v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
    https://youtu.be/o2mc-rEKv5c?si=xUh4wOMpmynPHFqW
    • Minnesota Wild v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
    • Anaheim Ducks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
    • New Jersey Devils v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • DAL v. FLA – 7p ET
    • PIT v. TB – 7p ET
    • VGK v. STL – 9p ET
    • CAR v. EDM – 930p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 7-Eleven That’s Hockey: Breaking down what was discussed at the BOG meetings (TSN)
    • NHL expansion not on agenda at Board of Governors meetings despite great interest (SportsNet)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: Kuznetsov’s Future with Washington (SportsNet)
    • What progress has been made to have NHLers participate in Olympics? (TSN)
    • How will the 2024 NHL Draft look in the Vegas Sphere and when can we expect a Hockey World Cup? (SportsNet)
    • Insider Trading: Olympic participation twist, new in-season tournament in 2025 (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Mighty Monday

    NHL Daily – Mighty Monday

    In a rather might Monday, six games took place with five all being won by the home team

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 4th, 2023

    News

    • The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have signed forward Nino Niederreiter.
      • Niederreiter would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $4 million per season.

    • The NHL announced that they have named Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram as the First Star of the Week.
      • Mathew Barzal (NYI) and Jack Hughes (NJ would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Ingram Stays Hot for Top Honors

    • The Washington Capitals announced that they have sent goaltender Hunter Shepard to Hershey of the AHL.

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    Game Recaps

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In the Battle of the Keystone State, the Flyers hosted the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh took the 1-0 lead when Sidney Crosby scored his 15th of the year. In the second, Philadelphia tied it up when Tyson Foerster scored his fifth of the year. After a scoreless third, Sean Couturier scored the game winner, his sixth goal of the year, as the Flyers downed the Penguins 2-1.

    Dallas Stars v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning honoured Victor hedman as he played in his 1,000th NHL game and then they took on the Stars. In the first, Nikita Kucherov scored his 16th to put Tampa up 1-0 and then Anthony Cirelli scored his fourth to give the Lightning the 2-0 lead. After a scoreless second, Luke Glendening scored his fourth of the year to put Tampa up 3-0 and then Anthony Cirelli’s second of the night closed the contest as the Lightning shut out the Stars 4-0.
    https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1731875435712008652

    Seattle Kraken v. Montreal Canadiens – 730p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens hosted the Kraken for the lone time on the year and in the first, Sean Monahan scored his seventh of the year to put Montreal up 1-0. In the second, Montreal got a pair when Tanner Pearson scored his fourth and then Sean Monahan got his second of the night on a Canadiens power play. Then, Jared McCann got Seattle on the board with his 12th of the year. In the third, the Kraken got within a goal when Vince Dunn scored his fourth of the year on the power play but Josh Anderson scored an empty net goal, his first goal of the season, as the Canadiens downed the Kraken 4-2.

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Winnipeg Jets – 730p ET

    • In Winnipeg, the Jets honoured the Royal Canadiens Air Force while hosting the Hurricanes. In the first, Kyle Connor scored his 15th of the year to put the Jets up 1-0. In the second, Winnipeg took the 2-0 lead with Nikolaj Ehlers’ seventh of the year but Martin Necas scored his seventh of the year to put Carolina on the board. With a scoreless third, the Jets held on to down the Hurricanes for the 2-1 win.

    Late Games

    • Washington Capitals v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    • St. Louis Blues v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj5gm6pR3HE&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • LA v. CLB – 7p ET
    • NYR v. OTT – 7p ET
    • DET v. BUF – 730p ET
    • SJ v. NYI – 730p ET
    • NAS v. CHI – 830p ET
    • MIN v. CAL – 9p ET
    • ANA v. COL – 9p ET
    • NJ v. VAN – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Color of Hockey: Stars to host Mexican teams for International Silver Stick (NHL)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Leafs Wanted Both Zadorov and Tanev (SportsNet)
    • LeBrun has the latest on NHL expansion, Olympic return and cap increase (TSN)
    • Dreger details some topics discussed at the NHL Board of Governors meeting (TSN)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Ingram Stays Hot for Top Honors

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

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 27th through December 3rd.

    First Star – Connor Ingram (G – ARI)

    • Connor Ingram would go a perfect 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals against average and a .947 save percentage for the Arizona Coyotes. Ingram would open up his week with a 30 save 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Nov. 28th, and then would make 28 saves in a 4-3 overtime victory over Colorado on Nov. 30th. Then to close out the week Ingram would make 31 saves in a 4-1 victory over St. Louis on Dec. 2nd.
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    Second Star – Mathew Barzal (C – NYI)

    • Mathew Barzal would play in two of the three games for the New York Islanders, and he would record two goals and five assists for seven points. To kick off his week Barzal would record a goal and two assists in a 5-4 loss to New Jersey on Nov. 28th. Then on Nov. 30th against Carolina he would record a goal and three assists in a 5-4 overtime victory. Barzal did not play in the Islanders game on Saturday, Dec. 2nd against Florida.
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    Third Star – Jack Hughes (C – NJ)

    • Jack Hughes would record three goals and four assists for seven points in three games played for the New Jersey Devils. To start off his week Hughes would record a goal and two assists in a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Nov. 28th, and on Nov. 30th he would also record a goal and two assists in a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia. Hughes would close out the week with a goal in a 6-3 loss to San Jose on Dec. 1st.
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  • NHL Daily – Breezy Sunday

    NHL Daily – Breezy Sunday

    On a rather breezy Sunday in the hockey world, there were five games, two hat tricks, plus additional signings out of the PWHL.

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, December 3rd, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton.
      • Colton was fined $5,000 for a dangerous trip on Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson on Saturday night.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

    PWHL News

    • There were a trio of signings by Minnesota that were announced on Friday.
      • Minnesota would sign forward Denisa Krizova to a two year deal.

      • Forward Brittyn Fleming would sign a one year deal.

      • Forward Sophia Kunin would also sign a one year deal with Minnesota.

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    Game Recaps

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Minnesota Wild – 2p ET

    • In the State of Hockey, the Wild hosted their divisional rivals in the Blackhawks and in the first Minnesota got a trio of goals when Marco Rossi scored a pair and then Mats Zuccarello notched a goal. In the second, Matt Boldy scored his third to extend the Minnesota lead to four. In the third, Chicago got on the board when Taylor Raddysh scored his fourth but the Wild went on to get the 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

    San Jose v. New York Rangers – 6p ET

    • In New York City, the Rangers plated host for the Sharks for the lone time on the year and in the first San Jose took the 1-0 lead when Anthony Duclair scored his sixth of the year but then Artemi Panarin answered with a power play goal to tie the contest. Then, Ryan Carpenter scored his first of the year to give the Sharks the lead back, but Artemi Panarin answered with his second of the night. Then, New York took the 3-2 lead when Mika Zibanejad scored his sixth of the year. In the second, San Jose tied it up when Jacob MacDonald scored his fourth of the year on the power play but then New York re-took the lead with Will Cuylle’s fourth of the year. In the third, Artemi Panarin completed the hat trick to put the Blueshirts up two and then K’Andre Miller netted his fourth of the year to put the Rangers up 6-3. Then, San Jose got a pair when Fabian Zetterlund scored his seventh and then Alexander Barbanov got his first of the year. However, the San Jose comeback fell short as the Rangers escaped with the 6-5 win over the Sharks.

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Beantown, the Bruins welcomed the Blue Jackets back to Boston and after a scoreless first, Boone Jenner scored his 13th of the year to put Columbus up 1-0. In the third, Brad Marchand got his first career natural hat trick as the Bruins came back to defeat the Blue Jackets 3-1.

    Nashville Predators v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Western New York, the Predators made their annual visit to Buffalo to take on the Sabres and in the first, Nashville took the 1-0 lead when Filip Forsberg scored his 13th of the year and then Yakov Trenin got his fifth of the year to put the Preds up two. Then in the second, Buffalo got on the board with a successful penalty shot from Victor Olofsson. After a scoreless third, the Predators held on to down the Sabres for the 2-1 win.

    Colorado Avalanche v. Los Angeles Kings – 8p ET

    • In the City of Angels, the Kings hosted the Avalanche and in the first Colorado took the 1-0 lead when Josh Manson scored his first of the year. In the second, Quinton Byfield scored his fifth of the year to even the score for the Kings. In the third, Quinton Byfield scored his second of the night to put Los Angeles up 2-1 and then Trevor Moore scored his 12th of the year to give the Kings the 3-1 lead. Then, Drew Doughty closes the contest with an empty net goal, his fifth goal of the year, as the Kings score four answered to defeat the Avalanche 4-1.

    Today’s Games

    • PIT v. PHI – 7p ET
    • DAL v. TB – 7p ET
    • SEA v. MON – 730p ET
    • CAR v. WIN – 730p ET
    • WAS v. ARI – 9p ET
    • STL v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • From napping in Charlotte to an NHL bench in Vegas: Inside Capitals’ goalie Hunter Shepard’s wild day (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Original Six Night in Canada

    NHL Daily – Original Six Night in Canada

    It would be an Original Six Night for Hockey Night in Canada as we would get some fun overtime games in Toronto and Montreal.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 2nd, 2023

    News

    • The Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Alex Newhook is out due to injury.
      • Newhook will miss 10-12 weeks due to a high ankle sprain.

    • Per Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet, the Nashville Predators have granted defenseman Tyson Barrie permission to speak with other teams.
      • Barrie will be a UFA at the end of the season.

    • The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from Hershey of the AHL.

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    Game Recaps

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Dallas Stars – 2p ET

    • In Dallas the Stars would look to blackout the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Tyler Seguin, Jason Robertson, and Jamie Benn would strike to give the Stars the 3-0 lead, but Victor Hedman would score on the powerplay to get the Bolts on the board. In the second period Mason Marchment and Joe Pavelski would score and Robertson would net his second of the game to give the Stars a commanding five goal lead. Then in the third period Thomas Harley and Sam Steel would score to cap off the Stars 8-1 stomping over the Lightning.
    https://youtu.be/b-gJrUftiJM?si=9NlecwwPNIDhY0T6

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Winnipeg Jets – 3p ET

    • In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Connor Bedard would score his 11th of the season to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead, but Mark Scheifele would score on the powerplay to tie the game at one for the Jets. In the second period Morgan Barron would score to give the Jets the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Cole Perfetti would score to give the Jets the 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks.
    https://youtu.be/mcWP3F1xfYU?si=fnSy585qwrMozxY0

    New York Rangers v. Nashville Predators – 430p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would take on the New York Rangers, and in the first period Ryan O’Reilly and Roman Josi would score to give the Preds the 2-0 lead. In the second period Colton Sissons would score for the Preds, but goals from Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider, and Vincent Trocheck would tie the game at three for the Rangers. Then in the third period Ryan Lindgren would score his first of the season to give the Rangers the 4-3 victory over the Predators.
    https://youtu.be/h9DglObFoyo?si=W_qoKl0mmVw57uJa

    New York Islanders v. Florida Panthers – 6p ET

    • In Florida the New York Islanders would come to town to take on the Panthers, and in the first period both teams would trade tallies as Anders Lee would score for the Isles while Sam Reinhart would score for the Panthers for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Pierre Engvall and Simon Holmstrom would score to give the Isles the 3-1 lead, but a goal by Matthew Tkachuk would get the Panthers back within one. Then in the third period Carter Verhaeghe would strike for the Panthers, but Julien Gauthier’s first of the season would give the Islanders the 4-3 victory over the Panthers.
    https://youtu.be/Z4nvbctnQCQ?si=9auPZD0Zz9XHwL8P

    Buffalo Sabres v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Carolina the Hurricanes would look to take down the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Sebastian Aho and Jack Drury would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second period Aho would net his second of the game and both Stefan Noesen and Teuvo Teravainen would score to give the Canes the five goal lead. Then in the third period Casey Mittelstadt and Tyson Jost would score for the Sabres, but a Brady Skjei tally would give the Hurricanes the 6-2 victory over the Sabres.
    https://youtu.be/CHCKckhDHSA?si=IKejmpx5Av8EK1Gj

    Detroit Red Wings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal for the first of our two Original Six Hockey Night in Canada matchups the Canadiens would host the Detroit Red Wings, and in the firs period Joe Veleno, Christian Fischer, and Daniel Sprong would score to give the Wings the 3-0 lead, but Justin Barron would score to get the Habs on the board with seven seconds left in the period. In the second period Joel Armia would score to get the Habs back within one, but Alex DeBrincat would score to retake the two goal lead for the Wings. then in the third period Nick Suzuki and Gustav Lindstrom would score for the Habs to tie the game at four and force overtime. In the extra frame Jake Walman would score to give the Red Wings the 5-4 overtime victory over the Canadiens.

    Seattle Kraken v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa the Senators would take on the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Mathieu Joseph would score to give the Sens the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Drake Batherson would score to give the Senators the 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Anton Forsberg would stop all 39 shots faced for the shutout victory.
    https://youtu.be/CD0coe56gpA?si=j2QK1vGQcKrgMffE

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In Pittsburgh for the Battle of Pennsylvania the Penguins would play host to the Philadelphia Flyers, and after a scoreless first period Kris Letang would strike for the Pens to take the 1-0 lead, but Owen Tippett would strike for the Flyers to tie the game at one. In the third period both teams would record a pair of goals as Jake Guentzel would net two goals for the Pens and the Flyers would get goals from Scott Laughton and Tyson Foerester for the 3-3 tie. Then after a scoreless overtime period it would be Sean Couturier with the winner in the shootout as the Flyers would go on to defeat the Penguins 4-3.
    https://youtu.be/0G4FqH_ieTs?si=GM6MZ6QwcchW6p4r

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto for our other Original Six Hockey Night in Canada matchup the Boston Bruins would come to town to face the Maple Leafs, and in the first period David Pastrnak would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. In the second period Kevin Shattenkirk would score his first as a Bruin to give them the 2-0 lead, but Auston Matthews would score to get the Leafs back within one. Then in the third period Trent Frederic would strike for the B’s, but Max Domi would score his first as a Leaf and Matthews would net his second of the game to tie the game at three for the Leafs to send this game to overtime. In the extra frame Brad Marchand would score to give the Bruins the 4-3 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
    https://youtu.be/Cc60IX2zXrg?si=MCsd8bVmbKU39z0U

    Late Games

    • St. Louis Blues v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/IpdvS9XdkBM?si=fbnHqBPql-JQK0XI
    • Colorado Avalanche v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/qxPppGEX60w?si=82EJmgJ0Il0JpbED
    • Vancouver Canucks v. Calgary Flames – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/m5rFIdmCasQ?si=46VOYWIWGlEGn-BE
    • Washington Capitals v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/iJY1TKsZd9M?si=cOrUQ8VsLOHB8bg7

    Today’s Games

    • CHI v. MIN – 2p ET
    • SJ v. NYR – 6p ET
    • CLB v. BOS – 7p ET
    • NAS v. BUF – 7p ET
    • COL v. LA – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Capitals Put An End To Ovechkin-Kuznetsov Pairing Up Front: ‘It Hasn’t Fared Well Analytically At All’ (The Hockey News)

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  • NHL Daily – Newsworthy Friday with Games

    NHL Daily – Newsworthy Friday with Games

    It would be a newsworthy Friday in the NHL with two games as both Columbus and San Jose would emerge successful.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 1st, 2023

    News

    • The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have re-signed goaltender Sam Montembeault.
      • Montembault would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $3.15 million per season.

    • The New York Rangers unveiled their new third jersey.
      • The third jersey will be worn in 10 games at home, and is a navy base with multiple red, white, and blue stripes on the sleeves and base of the jersey.
      • The jersey features the Rangers shield logo as the main crest for the jersey.
      • The sleeves and socks emulate the lights of Madison Square Garden, and the collar has a subway tile design with “BLUESHIRTS” in the center of the collar.
      • For more information visit https://www.nhl.com/rangers/fans/thirds-jersey.

    • The NHL announced that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been named Rookie of the Month for November.

    • The NHL would announce that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been named First Star for the month of November.
      • Cale Makar (COL) and Quinn Hughes (VAN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Kucherov Produces for Top Honors

    • The New Jersey Devils announced injury statuses on two of their players.
      • Defenseman Dougie Hamilton was placed on IR retroactively to Nov. 28th due to a torn left pectoral muscle, and is out indefinitely.
      • Forward Tomas Nosek re-aggravated his right foot injury and underwent surgery. Nosek is also out indefinitely.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith.
      • Smith was suspended for two games for slashing Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny on Thursday night.
      • Smith will forfeit $11,458.34 per the terms of the CBA and based on his average annual salary.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced they have fined Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny.
      • Konecny was fined $5,000 for cross checking New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Thursday night.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

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    Game Recaps

    Ottawa Senators v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus Joonas Korpisalo would return with the Ottawa Senators as they take on the Blue Jackets, and in the first period Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk would strike for the Sens, but goals from Patrik Laine and Dmitri Voronkov would tie the game at two for the Jackets. In the second period Adam Fantilli and Boone Jenner would score to give the Jackets the 4-2 lead. Then after a scoreless third period the Blue Jackets would hold on to defeat the Senators 4-2.
    https://youtu.be/2GuQ8Wlbd9s?si=DM4mCmuMLwWX6BI6

    San Jose Sharks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Jacob MacDonald would strike first for the Sharks, but Dawson Mercer would score to tie the game at one for the Devils. In the second period MacDonald would net his second of the game and Anthony Duclair would score to give the Sharks the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Jack Hughes and Ondrej Palat would score for the Devils, but Duclair would net his second of the game and goals from Mikael Granlund and William Eklund would give the Sharks the 6-3 victory over the Devils.
    https://youtu.be/a8UleVTvqRE?si=g6uA-GMn02bxLGKt

    Today’s Games

    • TB v. DAL – 2p ET
    • CHI v. WIN – 3p ET
    • NYR v. NAS – 430p ET
    • NYI v. FLA – 6p ET
    • BUF v. CAR – 7p ET
    • DET v. MON – 7p ET
    • SEA v. OTT – 7p ET
    • PHI v. PIT – 7p ET
    • BOS v. TOR – 7p ET
    • STL v. ARI – 9p ET
    • COL v. ANA – 10p ET
    • VAN v. CAL – 10p ET
    • WAS v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Corey Perry’s contract termination, explained: How the NHL process works and what comes next (The Athletic – $)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Perry’s Statement, Kane’s Decision and Trade Buzz (SportsNet)
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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Kucherov Produces for Top Honors

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Kucherov Produces for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of November 2023.

    First Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)

    • Nikita Kucherov would record nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points in 14 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov would produce 2.00 points per game during the month of November as he would record points in 12 of his 14 games played. Kucherov would also produce six multi-point games including an eight game point streak to end the month. He would also have a six point game on Nov. 24 against Carolina.
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    Second Star – Cale Makar (D – COL)

    • Cale Makar would record four goals and 21 assists for 25 points in 14 games for the Colorado Avalanche. Makar’s 21 assists would lead the League for the month of November, and his 25 points would set a franchise record for most points by a defenseman in a calendar month. Makar would record points in 12 of his 14 games played, and he would record his 200th career assist on Nov. 18th against Dallas.
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    Third Star – Quinn Hughes (D – VAN)

    • Quin Hughes would record five goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 15 games played for the Vancouver Canucks. Hughes would set a franchise record for points in a calendar month by a defenseman, and would eclipse Dennis Kearns record from March 1977. Hughes would also lead the League with 11 powerplay assists, and post a career best 11 game point streak. Quinn would become the second Hughes brother to earn Star of the Month honors this season after brother Jack of the New Jersey Devils was named First Star for October.
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  • NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Leads Rookie for Top Honors

    NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Leads Rookie for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of November 2023.

    Connor Bedard (C – CHI)

    • Connor Bedard would pace all rookies in goals and points as he would record six goals and six assists for twelve points in 12 games for the Chicago Blackhawks.
      • Bedard would record points in eight of his twelve games played, and would record two multi-point games including his first career four point game, and game winning goal.
      • Bedard edged out forwards Connor Zary (CAL), Dmitri Voronkov (CLB), Marco Rossi (MIN), and goaltender Samuel Ersson (PHI) for Rookie of the Month honors for November.
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