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  • NHL Daily – The Night Before

    NHL Daily – The Night Before

    On the night before the Heritage Classic in Edmonton, there were nine games that took take place across the NHL.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 28th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has suspended Buffalo D Connor Clifton for two games for an Illegal Check to the Head of New Jersey F Nico Hischier.  Per the terms of the suspension according to the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Clifton will also be forfeiting $34,722.22.  That money will go into the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

    • Canada Post unveiled a commorative stamp honouring ther legacy and life of the NHL’s first Black player, Willie O’Ree, as part of the NHL’s Heritage Classic festivities.  The stamps are now available to pre-order and will be available to purchase at Canada Post offices beginning October 30.

    • Joe Thornton has announced his retirement from the NHL.  Thornton played in 1,714 games and amassed 1,539 points (430 goals, 1109 assists).  Thornton also won the Art Ross trophy as well as the Hart trophy.  

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    Game Recaps

    Anaheim Ducks v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Flyers welcomed the Ducks to town and in the first Anaheim got two goals when Ryan Strome scored his second and then Frank Vatrano scores his sixth on an Anaheim power play. In the second, the Ducks took the 3-0 lead when Frank Vatrano scored his second of the contest and then Adam Henrique scored his first of the year as the Ducks took the 4-0 lead. Then, Philadelphia would get on the board with a pair of goals from Cam Atkinson and Travis Konecny. As the contest moved to the third, Trevor Zegras scored his first on an Anaheim power play and then Brett Leason scored his second to give Anaheim the 6-2 lead. Then, Frank Vatrano completed the hat trick but then Joel Farabee scored for the Flyers. However, the Ducks would fly by the Flyers for the 7-4 win.

    Seattle Kraken v. Florida Panthers – 6p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Kraken and in the first Seattle would take the 1-0 lead when Jared McCann scored his fourth of the season, In the second, Seattle took the 2-0 lead with Eeli Tolvanen’s first of the season but then Florida got ono the baord when Gustav Forsling scored his first of the season on a Panthers power play. Then, Matthew Tkachuk scored his first of the season as the Panthers tied the contest 2-2. In the third, Nick Cousins scored his first as the Panthers would down the Kraken 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvPAN7j-bo&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Detroit Red Wings v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In an Original Six matchup in Boston, the Bruins hosted the Red Wings and in the first period, Boston took the 1-0 lead when Pavel Zacha scored a power play goal, his second goal of the season and then the B’s took the 2-0 lead with a goal from Charlie McAvoy. After a scoreless second, Detroit got on the board when Joe Veleno scores his fifth of the season but then David Pastrnak scored a pair of goals, one on a penalty shot and the other on an empty Detroit net, as the Bruins got back in the win column with the 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

    New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Islanders and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Kyle Palmieri scored his third of the year. After a scoreless second, Matt Martin scored his first of the year as the Islanders shutout the Blue Jackets 2-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxB3jiyUhUA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Winnipeg Jets v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens hosted fellow Canadian bretheren in the Jets and in the first Winnipeg took the 1-0 lead with a penalty shot from Adam Lowry. However, Montreal would get on the board when Justin Barron scored his third of the season. Then in the second, Adam Lowry scored his second of the evening followed by Nino Niederreiter scoring his second as the Jets took the 3-1 lead, but then Sean Monahan would score a power play goal for Montreal cutting the Winnipeg lead to one. Then in the third, Joel Armia’s first of the year tied the contest for Montreal. After a scoreless overtime session, Montreal’s Nick Suzuki scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Canadiens complete the comeback and get the 4-3 win over the Jets.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Nashville Predators – 7p ET

    • In Music City, the Predators would welcome the Maple Leafs for the lone time this season and in the first period, Toronto took the 1-0 lead when William Nylander scored a power play goal, his sixth goal of the season, but then Ryan O’Reilly scored a power play goal of his own, his third goal of the year, to tie the contest. In the second period, Toronto re-took the lead with Mark Giordano’s first of the year but the Ryan O’Reilly scored his second goal of the night, also on the power play, to tie the game for Nashville. After a scoreless third, Roman Josi scored the game winner as the Predators defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2.
    • NOTE: The Maple Leafs donned their thirds with Nashville wearing their white jerseys at home
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbs1uzy77s&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Ottawa Senators v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In the Steel City, the Senators visited Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins. In the first, Ottawa took the 1-0 lead when Ridly Greig scores a power play goal, his second goal of the year and then Brady Tkachuk scored his fifth of the year to give the Senators the 2-0 lead. In the second, Ottawa took the 3-0 lead with Dominik Kubalik’s first of the year but then Pittsburgh got on the bard when Sidney Crosby scored his fifth of the season. In the third, Brady Tkachuk scored his second of the night and then Drake Batherson scored his first. However, Pittsburgh’s Jake Guentzel scored his second of the year but the Senators hold on for the 5-2 win over the Penguins.

    Late Games

    • New York Rangers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmAc8eFqr9U&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET

    Today’s Games

    • COL v. BUF – 1p ET
    • MIN v. NJ – 5p ET
    • SJ v. WAS – 5p ET
    • CAL v. EDM – 7p ET
      • 2023 NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Saturday Headlines/32 — Pinto fallout, wagering do’s and do not’s, and Dadonov 2022 trade fallout – (Sportsnet)
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  • NHL Daily – Uneventful Friday

    NHL Daily – Uneventful Friday

    On an uneventful news Friday, we were treated to a six game slate where there would be four one-goal games and two shutouts

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 27th, 2023

    News

    • In the PWHL, Boston and Sophie Jaques have come to terms on a contract.

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    Game Recaps

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 6p ET

    • In Sin City, the Golden Knights hosted the Blackhawks in the annual “Vegas Day” game, in which the Golden Knights donned their white jerseys. In the first, Vegas took the 2-0 lead when Pavel Dorofeyev and William Karlsson scored. Then, Ryan Donato and Connor Bedard scored as the Blackhawks tied the game 2-2. After a scoreless second, Taylor Raddysh gave the Blackhawks the lead but then Shea Theodore tied the game for Vegas with his third of the year. Then in the overtime period, Philipp Kurashev scored on the Chicago power play, his first goal of the season, as the Blackhawks defeated the Golden Knights 4-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyqWLFT3umk&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    San Jose Sharks v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raliegh, the Hurricanes hosted the Sharks and in the first period Teuvo Teravainen scored a pair of goals, the first being on the Carolina power play, to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. After a scoreless second, Teuvo Teravainen would complete the hat trick as the Hurricanes shut out the Sharks for the 3-0 win.

    Buffalo Sabres v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey, the Devils hosted the Sabres and in the first Buffalo would take the 1-0 with a goal from JJ Peterka but then the Devils would respond when Alexander Holtz scored his second of the year. Then, Tage Thompson scored his fourth of the year to give the Sabres the lead again but Jesper Bratt scored to tie the game for the Devils. In the second, Erik Haula would score a shorthanded goal to give New Jersey the lead but Rasmus Dahlin scored his first of the year to tie the contest for Buffalo. Then, in the third Jack Hughes scored his fifth but the Dylan Cozens scored his third to make this a 4-4 game. Then, Erik Haula would score his second of the night as the Devils defeated the Sabres 5-4.

    Minnesota Wild v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • In the Nation’s Capital, the Capitals hosted the Wild and in the first period, Minnesota took the 1-0 lead when Marco Rossi scored his third of the year but then Washington responded when Tom Wilson scored a shorthanded goal. Dylan Strome then scored on the Washington power play to give the Capitals the 2-1 lead. After a scoreless second, Ryan Hartman scored his fifth of the year to tie the game for the Wild. After a scoreless overtime session, the game moved to the shootout where John Carlson scored the lone goal as the Capitals would down the Wild 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjrfqJUBB9g&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Los Angeles Kings v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeY4Mi7uocw&ab_channel=NHL
    • St. Louis Blues v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • ANA v. PHI – 1p ET
    • SEA v. FLA – 6p ET
    • DET v. BOS – 7p ET
    • NYI v. CLB – 7p ET
    • WIN v. MON – 7p ET
    • TOR v. NAS – 7p ET
    • OTT v. PIT – 7p ET
    • NYR v. VAN – 10p ET
    • VGK v. LA – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The Details of the Pinto Suspension – (Sportsnet)
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  • NHL Daily – Thursday Hockey Thursday

    NHL Daily – Thursday Hockey Thursday

    On a night of Thursday Hockey, we would be treated to an 11 games of action

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 26th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL announced that they have suspended Shane Pinto.
      • Pinto, RFA for the Ottawa Senators, has been suspended for 41 games for activities related to sports wagering.

      • Per Pierre Lebrun of TSN, the suspension is retro-active, and began with the Senators first game of the 2023-24 season.

      • And per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Pinto has an online gambling account in the US, and was flagged by a company that is a partner of the League because of unusual activity, and contacted the NHL’s head office as a result.

      •  The NHL’s investigation found no evidence of Pinto making wagers on NHL games.
      • Pinto becomes the first NHL player to be suspended in the online betting era.
    • In the PWHL, Minnesota has announced that they have signed forward Taylor Heise.
      • Heise was the first overall pick in the 2024 PWHL Draft.

    • Also in the PWHL, Ottawa would sign forward Lexie Adzija.

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    Game Recaps

    Anaheim Ducks v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston, the Bruins would welcome Anaheim for the lone time during the season and in the first Radko Gudas scored his first of the year to put the Ducks up 1-0. In the second, Boston tied the game with a power play goal by Charlie coyle and then the Bruins took the lead when Matt Grzelcyk scored his first of the year. Then, David Pastrnak scored his third to give Boston the 3-1 lead. In the third period, Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry both scored to tie the game for Anaheim. In the overtime session, Anaheim’s Mason McTavish scored the game winner as the Ducks defeat the Bruins 4-3.

    Seattle Kraken v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Kraken and in the first Seattle scored twice when Oliver Bjorkstrand and Devin Shore socre but then Carolina got on the board when Martin Necas scored. After a scoreless second, Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his fourth of the year as Carolina tied the game 2-2. In the overtime period, Martin Necas scored his second of the night as the Hurricanes would down the Kraken 3-2.

    Winnipeg Jets v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In the Motor City, the Red Wings and Jets faced off and in the first Winnipeg took the 1-0 lead when Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first of the season and then the Jets made it a 2-0 game when Kyler Connor scored his fifth of the year. In the second, Detroit got on the board when Lucas Raymond scored his second of the year. Then as the contest moved to the third, Mason Appleton scored his third and then Nino Niederreiter scored his first of the year on an empty net as the Jets flew by the Red Wings for the 4-1 win.

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens welcomed the Blue Jackets and in the first Coumbus got a pair of goals when Jack Roslovic and Emil Bemstrom, who scored a power play goal. In the second, Montreal got on the board when Nick Suzuki scored his first of the season but then Emil Bemstrom scored his second goal, also on a power play, as Columbus re-took the two goal lead. Then, Mike Matheson scored a power play goal for Montreal as the Canadiens would come within a goal. Then in the third, Sean Monahan scored his third of the year as Montreal tied the game 3-3. In the overtime session, Cole Caufield scored his fourth of the season as the Canadiens got the 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Colorado Avalanche v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In the Steel City, the Penguins hosted the Avalanche and in the first period, Reilly Smith scored a pair of goals to put Pittsburgh up 2-0. In the second, Lars Eller scored his first of the season to put the Pens up 3-0. Then in the third, Sidney Crosby scored his fourth of the season as the Penguins would shutout the Avalanche 4-0.

    San Jose Sharks v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning welcomed the Sharks to town and in the first Tampa got a trio of goals when Brayden Point and Michael Eyssimont scored their second of the year and then Steven Stamkos scored his third of the year on a power play. In the second, Brandon Hagel and Nicolas Paul would score their fifth goals of the season as the Lightning took the 5-0 lead. The in the third, Luke Glendening scored his first of the season as the Lightning cruised by the Avalanche for the 6-0 win.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qumiEwiQCbw&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=10&ab_channel=NHL

    Ottawa Senators v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Senators and in the first New York got a pair when Bo Horvat and Cal Clutterbuck each scored. In the second, Ottawa tied the contest up with a pair when Claude Giroux and Jakob Chychrun scored. Then in the third, Noah Dobson scored his second as the Islanders defeated the Senators 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b_nwXprvk8&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Minnesota Wild v. Philadelphia Flyers – 730p ET

    • In the City of Brotherly Love, the Wild make their lone visit to the Flyers this season and in the first Travis Konecny scored his sixth of the year to give Philadelphia the 1-0 lead. In the second, the Flyers got a pair of goals when Sean Couturier and Bobby Brink scored to make it a Philadelphia 3-0 lead. In the third, Minnesota got a pair of goals when Dakota Mermis and Marcus Foligno score to bring the Wild within a goal. Then Owen Tippett scored his first of the year to put the Flyers up 4-2. Then Bobby Brink scored his second of the night to make it a 5-2 Philadelphia lead and then Travis Sanheim scored his first of the year as the Flyers flew by the Wild for the 6-2 win.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Maple Leafs and in the first Toronto took the 1-0 lead when Morgan Rielly scored his second. In the second, Mason Marchment would tie the game for Dallas but then Mitchell Marner scored his second to give Toronto the 2-1 lead. In the third, Tyler Bertuzzi and John Tavares each score as the Maple Leafs strike down the Stars for the 4-1 win.

    Late Games

    • St. Louis Blues v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
    • New York Rangers v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET

    Today’s Games

    • CHI v. VGK – 6p ET
    • SJ v. CAR – 7p ET
    • BUF v. NJ – 7p ET
    • MIN v. WAS – 7p ET
    • LA v. ARI – 10p ET
    • STL v. VAN – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Senators’ Shane Pinto to be suspended 41 games by NHL for gambling-related infraction: Source (The Athletic – $)
    • Senators’ Pinto to be suspended 41 games for violating NHL gambling rules (SportsNet)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Shane Pinto Suspended (SportsNet)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: Shane Pinto/Brian Burke (SportsNet)
    • LeBrun: NHL’s gambling issue is about to be much bigger than Shane Pinto (The Athletic – $)
    • What led to Pinto’s 41-game suspension? (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Post Frozen Frenzy Frenzy

    NHL Daily – Post Frozen Frenzy Frenzy

    It’s the Post Frozen Frenzy Frenzy as the Washington Capitals would take on the New Jersey Devils in the lone game of the day.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

    News

    • NHL Central Scouting released their Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2024 NHL Draft.

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    Game Recaps

    Washington Capitals v. New Jersey Devils – 730p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Washington Capitals as both teams play in the second game of their back to backs coming off of yesterday’s Frozen Frenzy. In the first period the Caps would finally break free and get the first goal as Anthony Mantha would strike for his first of the season to give them the 1-0 lead. Then later in the first period Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano would score less than two minutes apart to give the Caps the 3-0 lead. Going into the second period the Devils would do a goalie change as Vitek Vanecek would replace Akira Schmid, and the Devils would respond in kind as Tyler Toffoli and Timo Meier would score 48 seconds apart to get them back within one. Then Nico Hischier would strike to give the Devils their third goal in 2:11 to tie the game at three, and Toffoli would strike for his second of the game to give the Devils the 4-3 lead. To open the third period the Caps would have an abbreviated powerplay, and Strome would net his second of the game to tie the game at four 18 seconds into the period. Then Connor McMichael would score to reclaim the lead for the Caps, and with 1:35 left in regulation Alex Ovechkin would get the empty netter for the Capitals to defeat the Devils 6-4.

    Today’s Games

    • ANA v. BOS – 7p ET
    • SEA v. CAR – 7p ET
    • WIN v. DET – 7p ET
    • CLB v. MON – 7p ET
    • COL v. PIT – 7p ET
    • SJ v. TB – 7p ET
    • OTT v. NYI – 730p ET
    • MIN v. PHI – 730p ET
    • TOR v. DAL – 8p ET
    • STL v. CAL – 9p ET
    • NYR v. EDM – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Speculation Links Conor Garland to the Washington Capitals (The Hockey News)
    • 32 Thoughts: NHL teams vote to decentralize the draft (SportsNet)
    • Majority of NHL teams support decentralization of draft, league memo says: Sources (The Athletic – $)
    • Ovechkin Tells Story Behind ‘Well, I’m Not Michael Jordan’ Hoodie (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – The Frozen Frenzy

    NHL Daily – The Frozen Frenzy

    The Frozen Frenzy would come to the National Hockey League as all 32 teams would be in action on a Tuesday night.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

    News

    • The PWHL introduced their official logo.
      • The logo is made up of six distinct pieces, which portrays the six players on the ice and the league’s first six teams.
      • The primary color is purple, a color that signifies power and is often associated with ambition, both of which are symbolic of the PWHL players and the league’s formation.

    • The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from Hershey of the AHL.
      • The Capitals would also loan goaltender Clay Stevenson to Hershey.

    • The Ottawa Senators signed goaltender Craig Anderson to a one day contract.
      • The contract allows Anderson to retire as a Senator.

    • The NHL announced that after consulting with the NHLPA and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, that players will now be able to use Pride Tape and other tape to represent social causes throughout the season.
      • The League idiotically banned the specialty tape, more specifically Pride Tape, before the season began.
      • Now the League needs to reverse course on Specialty Jerseys and bring them back too.

    • The NHL announced that Commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson’s 4 game suspension.

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    Game Recaps

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Washington Capitals – 6p ET

    • To kick off the Frozen Frenzy the Washington Capitals would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period the Leafs would strike first while on the powerplay as Morgan Rielly would net his first of the season to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews would score to grow the Leafs lead to four. However, late in the period Alex Ovechkin would net his first goal of season and the Caps first powerplay goal of the season to get them on the board. The goal would also mark Ovechkin’s 300th career powerplay goal, and the 3,000th in franchise history. It would be a scoreless third period as the Maple Leafs would go on to defeat the Capitals 4-1.
    https://youtu.be/tFM2Nqc_kq0

    Buffalo Sabres v. Ottawa Senators – 645p ET

    • In Ottawa the Senators would honor former goaltender Craig Anderson as they host his former team the Buffalo Sabres for some Frozen Frenzy action, and in the first period Jeff Skinner and Zemgus Girgensons would strike to give the Sabres the 2-0 lead. In the second period the Sabres would light it up as Skinner would net his second of the game and Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson would score for the Sabres. Jakob Chychrun would score for the Sens, but the Sabres would take the four goal lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Vladimir Tarasenko, Josh Norris, and Mathieu Joseph would score for the Sens, but it would not be enough as Thompson would get his second of the game as the Sabres would hold on to defeat the Senators 6-4.
    https://youtu.be/_CKKiqFDdkE

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa Bay the Lightning would take on the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Brayden Point would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. In the second period Alex Barre-Boulet would score to grow Tampa’s lead to two. then in the third period Nick Paul would score to give the Lightning the 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes.

    New Jersey Devils v. Montreal Canadiens – 715p ET

    • In Montreal the Canadiens would faceoff with the New Jersey Devils, and in the first period Justin Barron would score for the Habs to give them the 1-0 lead, but Alexander Holtz would score to tie the game at one for the Devils. In the second period Tyler Toffoli would strike for the Devils to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Nico Hischier would net his first of the season and Toffoli would score his second of the game to give the Devils the 4-1 lead. While Mike Matheson would score a nice end to end tally for the Habs, the Devils would see Toffoli complete the hat trick to seal the deal and give the Devils the 5-2 victory over the Canadiens.

    Dallas Stars v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 730p ET

    • In Pittsburgh the Penguins would face off with the Dallas Stars, and in the final 38 seconds of the first period Bryan Rust would score to give the Pens the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jason Robertson and Evgenii Dadonov would score their first goals of the season to take the 2-1 lead for the Stars. Then in the third period Thomas Harley would net his first of the season and Wyatt Johnston would strike to give the Stars the 4-1

    San Jose Sharks v. Florida Panthers – 745p ET

    • In Florida Anthony Duclair would return with the San Jose Sharks to take on the Panthers, and after a scoreless first period Fabian Zetterlund would score on the powerplay for the Sharks to take the lead, but Carter Verhaeghe would score to tie the game at one and Sam Reinhart would score for the Panthers to take the 2-1 lead.

    Colorado Avalanche v. New York Islanders – 8p ET

    • On Long Island the Colorado Avalanche would come to town to take on the New York Islanders in the Frozen Frenzy, and in the first period Ryan Johansen would open the scoring for the Avs, but Cal Clutterbuck would score to tie the game at one. However, before the period ended Cale Makar would net his third of the season to give the Avs the 2-1 lead. Then in the second period Kyle Palmieri would score to tie the game at two for the Isles while on the powerplay, and Simon Holmstrom would score to give the Isles the 3-2 lead. But Bowen Byram would strike for the Avs to tie the game up at three, and Nathan MacKinnon would score to retake the lead for the Avs. Then in the third period Anders Lee would score for the Isles, but Mikko Rantanen and Ross Colton would score and Johansen would net his second of the game to give the Avalanche the 7-4 victory over the Islanders.

    Seattle Kraken v. Detroit Red Wings – 815p ET

    • In Detroit the Red Wings would take on the Seattle Kraken, and after a scoreless first period Joe Veleno would score to give the Wings the 1-0 lead, but Jaden Schwartz would score a pair of goals and Tye Kartye would score to take the 3-1 lead for the Kraken. Then in the third period Shayne Gostisbehere and Dylan Larkin would score for the Wings to tie the game at three, and Alex DeBrincat would score to give the Red Wings the 4-3 lead, but Jared McCann would score to tie the game at four for the Kraken to force overtime. In the extra frame with 4.9 seconds left Jordan Eberle would score to give the Kraken the 5-4 comeback victory over the Red Wings.

    Anaheim Ducks v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 830p ET

    • In Columbus the Frozen Frenzy would be delayed due to a power outage as the Blue Jackets would play host to the Anaheim Ducks, and in the first period Emil Bemstrom would score his first of the season to give the Jackets the 1-0 lead. In the second period Ryan Strome would net his first of the season to tie the game at one for the Ducks. Then in the third period Adam Fantilli would score to give the Blue Jackets the 2-1 lead, but Brett Leason would score to tie the game at two for the Ducks to force overtime. In the extra frame it would be Frank Vatrano with the winner as the Ducks would defeat the Blue Jackets 3-2.
    https://youtu.be/OcCWelKoLlw?si=8g4c_6aM9PxjJRJB

    The Frozen Frenzy Late Games

    • Boston Bruins v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
    • St. Louis Blues v. Winnipeg Jets – 845p ET
    • Edmonton Oilers v. Minnesota Wild – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/grBVGElBPGc?si=2moEIgcFYjL7ImcD
    • Vancouver Canucks v. Nashville Predators – 915p ET
    https://youtu.be/yJJFFduD3nE?si=ooDJ77KWsqvp7c3Y
    • New York Rangers v. Calgary Flames – 945p ET
    https://youtu.be/9l-zTP3eP8Y?si=6az_VDhGd2JhZ0sz
    • Arizona Coyotes v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
    • Philadelphia Flyers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 11p ET
    https://youtu.be/ZNy1ebD4QOc?si=AgSa9DcRbGMsRjhO

    Today’s Games

    • WAS v. NJ – 730p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Johnston: Why Travis Dermott decided to defy the NHL’s Pride tape ban, and why he’s dropping it for now (The Athletic – $)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Latest with Elliotte Friedman – Pride Tape Set to Return (SportsNet)
    • Scott Hannan on What Analytics Miss About Defensive Defenseman, Sharks Stories (SJ Hockey Now)
    • NHL Does Away With Pride Tape Ban, Capitals’ Van Riemsdyk Praises Dermott & Says He Was Brainstorming Ways To Represent Community (The Hockey News)
    • Lazerus: NHL Pride tape fiasco is a predictable mess of the league’s own making (The Athletic– $)
    • Insider Trading: NHL rescinds rule banning Pride Tape (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Solo Dolo

    NHL Daily – Solo Dolo

    In the solo game of the night, the Canadiens would down the Sabres the night before Frozen Frenzy would take place in the NHL.

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 23rd, 2023

    News

    • The Seattle Kraken announced that forward Andre Burakovsky would miss 6 to 8 weeks due to an upper body injury.
      • Burakovsky underwent a successful procedure to address the injury.

    • The NHL announced that Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat has been named the First Star of the Week.
      • Alexander Georgiev (COL) and Sam Reinhart (FLA) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – DeBrincat’s Home Cooking Earns Top Honors

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    Game Recaps

    Montreal Canadiens v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo, the Sabres would welcome the Canadiens to town, and in the first Montreal would take the 1-0 lead when Justin Barron scored his first of the season, but then Buffalo tied it up when Jeff Skinner scored his third of the year. After a scoreless second period, Montreal would get a pair of goals when Brendan Gallagher and Tanner Pearson scored as the Canadiens would down the Sabres for the 3-1 win.

    Today’s Games

    • TOR v. WAS – 6p ET
    • ANA v. CLB – 630p ET
    • BUF v. OTT – 645p ET
    • CAR v. TB – 7p ET
    • NJ v. MON – 715p ET
    • DAL v. PIT – 730p ET
    • SJ v. FLA – 745p ET
    • COL v. NYI – 8p ET
    • SEA v. DET – 815p ET
    • BOS v. CHI – 830p ET
    • STL v. WIN – 845p ET
    • EDM v. MIN – 9p ET
    • VAN v. NAS – 915p ET
    • NYR v. CAL – 945p ET
    • ARI v. LA – 1030p ET
    • PHI v. VGK – 11p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Trouble in Northern Alberta (SportsNet)
    • Color of Hockey: Black Girl Hockey Club helping collegiate players thrive (NHL)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Latest with Elliotte Friedman – Detroit, Defence, & DeBrincat (SportsNet)
    • Coyotes’ Travis Dermott discusses decision to use pride tape; ignore NHL policy (GoPhnx)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – DeBrincat’s Home Cooking Earns Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – DeBrincat’s Home Cooking Earns Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 16th through 22nd.

    First Star – Alex DeBrincat (RW – DET)

    • Alex DeBrincat lead the League in goals (5) and was second in points (8) in four games played for the Detroit Red Wings. To open up his week DeBrincat would record an assist in a 4-0 victory over Columbus on Oct. 16th, and on Oct. 18th against Pittsburgh he would record two goals and an assist in a 6-3 victory. Then on Oct. 21st against his former team DeBrincat would be held off the scoresheet by Ottawa in a 5-2 victory over the Senators, but to end the week he would record a hat trick plus an assist in a 6-2 victory over Calgary on Oct. 22nd.
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    Second Star – Alexander Georgiev (G – COL)

    • Alexander Georgiev would go a perfect 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals against average, .940 save percentage, and one shutout for the Colorado Avalanche. To start off his week Georgiev would stop 37 of 38 shots in a 4-1 victory over Seattle on Oct. 17th. Then on Oct. 19th he would record 18 saves for his 14th career shut out in a 4-0 victory over Chicago, and to close out the week Georgiev would make 23 saves in a 6-4 victory over Carolina on Oct. 21st.
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    Third Star – Sam Reinhart (C – FLA)

    • Sam Reinhart would record five goals and an assist for six points in three games played for the Florida Panthers. Reinhart would record two goals in a 4-3 victory over New Jersey on Oct. 16th, and then on Oct. 19th he would record a goal and an assist in a 3-1 victory over Toronto. Then to close out his week Reinhart would record two goals in a 5-3 loss to Vancouver on Oct. 21st.
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  • NHL Daily – Hometown Heroics

    NHL Daily – Hometown Heroics

    On a Sunday with two games in action, there would be hometown heroics featuring a hat trick and a rookie scores twice.

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

    News

    • Edmonton Oilers F Connor McDavid has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out of action for about one-to-two weeks.

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    Game Recaps

    Calgary Flames v. Detroit Red Wings – 5p ET

    • In the Motor City, the Red Wings welcome the Flames and in the first period Detroit takes the 1-0 lead when Alex DeBrincat scores his sixth of the year and then Joe Veleno’s third of the year gives the Red Wings the 2-0 lead. In the second, Dylan Larkin’s third of the year puts Detroit up three but then Calgary gets on the board when Andrew Mangiapane strikes with his third of the year. Alex DeBrincat then scores his second of the night to give Detroit the three goal lead back but then the Flames respond with Yegor Sharangvoich’s first of the season. Then in the third, Jake Walman nets his first of the year to give Detroit the 5-2 lead and then Alex DeBrincat completes the hat trick as the Red Wings wash out the Flames for the 6-2 win.

    Boston Bruins v. Anaheim Ducks – 830p ET

    • In Anaheim, the Ducks welcome the Bruins to town and after two scoreless periods, the scoring starts when Mason McTavish strikes with his second of the year to put Anaheim up 1-0. Then, Boston scores three straight when Matthew Poitras scores two, his first goal being his first career NHL goal, and then Brad Marchand scores an empty net goal, his fourth of the season, as the Bruins down the Ducks 3-1.

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. BUF – 7p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • NHL to review Pride tape use by Coyotes’ Travis Dermott as possible violation of ban (The Athletic – $)
    • Coyotes’ Dermott first NHLer to use Pride Tape since ban (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – A Hard Fought Saturday

    NHL Daily – A Hard Fought Saturday

    It would be a hard fought Saturday in the NHL that would feature 15 games that would have almost everything.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 21st, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they have suspended Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson.
      • Andersson has been suspended for four games for charging Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine on Friday night.
      • Andersson will forfeit $94,791.68 per the CBA and based on his average annual salary.

    • The Nashville Predators claimed forward Liam Foudy off of waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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    Game Recaps

    Detroit Red Wings v. Ottawa Senators – 1p ET

    • In Ottawa Alex DeBrincat would return to take on his former team as the Detroit Red Wings would visit to take on the Senators, and in the first period Jake Sanderson would strike for the Sens to get on the board first, but Shayne Gostisbehere would score to tie the game at one for the Wings. In the second period Joe Veleno and David Perron would score to give the Wings the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Dylan Larkin would score and Veleno would net his second of the game to give the Wings the four goal lead, but Ridley Greig would score to get the Sens back into it. However, the Red Wings would hold on to defeat the Senators 5-2.

    Anaheim Ducks v. Arizona Coyotes – 4p ET

    • In Arizona the Coyotes would play host to the Anaheim Ducks for their home opener, and in the first period Jason Zucker would open up the scoring for the Yotes to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Clayton Keller would score to grow the Yotes lead to two. Then in the third period Frank Vatrano would score for the Ducks to get them on the board, but it would not be enough as the Coyotes would hold on for the 2-1 victory over the Ducks.
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    New York Islanders v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo the Sabres would don their Goat Head jerseys for the first time this season as they host on the New York Islanders, and after a scoreless first period Jeff Skinner and Mattias Samuelsson would score to give the Sabres the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Dylan Cozens would score to grow Buffalo’s lead to three, but Noah Dobson would score to get the Isles on the board. However, the Sabres would hold on to defeat the Islanders 3-1.
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    Vancouver Canucks v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In Florida for Pink in the Rink night, the Panthers would play host to the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Quinn Hughes would open up the scoring for the Canucks with a powerplay goal, but Aleksander Barkov would strike to tie the game at one for the Panthers. In the second period Carson Soucy would score his first goal as a Canuck and Elias Pettersson would score to give them the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Sam Reinhart would net a pair of goals for the Panthers, but goals from Andrei Kuzmenko and Brock Boeser would give the Canucks the 5-3 victory over the Panthers.
    https://youtu.be/hst2oZkV9o8

    Washington Capitals v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal for Hockey Night in Canada the Washington Capitals would come to town to battle the Canadiens, and late in the first period Sean Monahan would score on the powerplay to give the Habs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brendan Gallagher would score to grow the Habs lead to two. Then in the third period Dylan Strome would net his first two goals of the season to tie the game at two and send the game to overtime for the Caps. However, in the extra frame Cole Caufield would score his third of the season to give the Canadiens the 3-2 overtime victory over the Capitals.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa Bay the Lightning would take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a rematch of last season’s first round playoff series, and in the first period William Nylander would open up the scoring for the Leafs, but a pair of goals from Nikita Kucherov and a tally from Alex Barre-Boulet would give the Bolts the 3-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Matthew Knies would net a pair of goals to tie the game at three for the Leafs to send the game to overtime. In the extra frame the Leafs would get to complete their comeback as John Tavares would score to give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 overtime victory over the Lightning.
    https://youtu.be/2XkoHZOlr9s

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Chicago Blackhawks – 8p ET

    • In Chicago the Blackhawks would do their home opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Connor Bedard would strike on the powerplay to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead, but William Karlsson would score to tie the game at one for the Knights. In the second period both teams would trade tallies as Jonathan Marchessault would strike for the Knights and Reese Johnson would score for the Blackhawks for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Corey Perry would score for the Blackhawks, but Nicolas Roy, Mark Stone, and Paul Cotter would score for the Golden Knights to take the 5-3 victory over the Blackhawks.
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    Philadelphia Flyers v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas the Philadelphia Flyers would come to town to take on the Stars, and in the first period Wyatt Johnston and Tyler Seguin would strike to give the Stars the 2-0 lead, but goals from Joel Farabee and Travis Konecny would tie the game at two for the Flyers. In the second period Roope Hintz would score to give the Stars their lead back at 3-2. Then in the third period Jamie Benn would score to give the Stars the two goal lead, but goals from Konecny and Sean Walker would tie the game at four for the Flyers to send this game to overtime. Then in the extra frame it would be Joe Pavelski with the game winner as the Stars would survive the Flyers 5-4.
    https://youtu.be/Bb8nfnjr1yA

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In Minnesota the Wild would take it back to 1978 with their look as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Justin Danforth would score to take the 1-0 lead for the Jackets. In the second period Kent Johnson would score to grow the Jackets lead to two, but a pair of goals from Dakota Mermis and Mats Zuccarello would tie the game at two for the Wild. Then in the third period Jonas Brodin would score to give the Wild the 3-2 lead, but Boone Jenner would score to tie the game at three for the Jackets. Then Adam Fantilli would net his first career NHL goal for the Jackets to take the lead, but Marcus Johansson would score to tie the game at four for the Wild to force overtime. Then in the extra frame Jack Roslovic would strike to give the Blue Jackets the 5-4 victory over the Wild.
    https://youtu.be/ltCUz9W8dy4

    San Jose Sharks v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would play host to the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Samuel Fagemo would strike to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. In the second period Tommy Novak and Kiefer Sherwood would score to grow the Preds lead to three. Then in the third period Novak would net his second of the game to give the Preds the 4-0 lead, but Tomas Hertl would score to get the Sharks on the board and end the shutout bid. However, Luke Evangelista would score to give the Predators the 5-1 victory over the Sharks.
    https://youtu.be/suHl7AcoP-k

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis the Blues would go retro as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period Brandon Saad would open the scoring to give the Blues the 1-0 lead, but Evgeni Malkin would score to tie the game at one for the Pens. In the second period Jake Neighbors and Colton Parayko would score to give the Blues the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Saad would net his second goal of the game for the Blues, but Radim Zohorna would score to get the Pens back within two. However, it would not be enough as the Blues would go on to defeat the Penguins 4-2.

    Late Games

    • Carolina Hurricanes v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
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    • Winnipeg Jets v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
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    • New York Rangers v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
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    • Boston Bruins v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET

    Today’s Games

    • CAL v. DET – 5p ET
    • BOS v. ANA – 830p ET

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  • NHL Daily – Friday Chill Day

    NHL Daily – Friday Chill Day

    It was a Friday Chill Day in the NHL as the Blue Jackets and Devils would be victorious in what would be a rather quiet day.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 20th, 2023

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Calgary Flames v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus the Blue Jackets would play host to the Calgary Flames, and after a scoreless first period Sean Kuraly would score his first of the season to give the Jackets the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period Justin Danforth would score to grow the Jackets lead to two, but Elias Lindholm would score while shorthanded for the Flames to cut their deficit back to one. However, the returning Zach Werenski would get the empty netter to give the Blue Jackets the 3-1 victory over the Flames.
    https://youtu.be/zb6cpot-JJc

    New Jersey Devils v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • Then on Long Island the New York Islanders would take on the New Jersey Devils, and Brock Nelson would open up the scoring for the Isles, but with a minute left in the period Dougie Hamilton would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one. In the second period both teams would trade tallies as Tyler Toffoli would net his first goal as a Devil while on the powerplay and Luke Hughes would strike on the powerplay as well for the Devils, but goals from Brock Nelson and Bo Horvat would tie the game at three for the Isles. Then in the third period The Devils would get their fourth powerplay goal of the game as Jack Hughes would score to give the Devils the 4-3 lead, but Horvat would net his second of the game to send the game to overtime tied at four for the Isles. In overtime Jack Hughes would net his second of the game to give the Devils the 5-4 victory over the Islanders.

    Today’s Games

    • DET v. OTT – 1p ET
    • ANA v. ARI – 4p ET
    • NYI v. BUF – 7p ET
    • VAN v. FLA – 7p ET
    • WAS v. MON – 7p ET
    • TOR v. TB – 7p ET
    • VGK v. CHI – 8p ET
    • PHI v. DAL – 8p ET
    • CLB v. MIN – 8p ET
    • SJ v. NAS – 8p ET
    • PIT v. STL – 8p ET
    • CAR v. COL – 9p ET
    • WIN v. EDM – 10p ET
    • NYR v. SEA – 10p ET
    • BOS v. LA – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Decentralizing the NHL Draft (SportsNet)
    • Alex DeBrincat opens up about trade to Detroit: ‘I do think it worked out for everybody’ (The Athletic – $)
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