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  • NHL Daily – Monday Night Excitement

    NHL Daily – Monday Night Excitement

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, April 24th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.
      • Tkachuk was fined $5,000 for cross checking Boston Bruins forward Garnet Hathaway on Sunday.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

    • Defenseman Justin Braun announced his retirement from the NHL.
      • Braun played in the NHL for 13 seasons which saw him play for the San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers.

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    Game Recaps

    • New Jersey Devils v. New York Rangers – 7p ET – Game 4
      • In The Garden, the Rangers look to go up 3-1 in their series against the Devils and in the first Jack Hughes scores his third. After a scoreless second, Vincent Trocheck nets his first to tie the game for the Rangers but then Jonas Siegenthaler nets his first to put the Devils up 2-1. Then, Ondrej Palat scores his first as the Devils get the 3-1 win and even the series 2-2.
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    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 730p ET – Game 4
      • In Tampa, the Lightning look to tie the series against the Maple Leafs and in the first Tampa gets two when Alex Killorn and Mikhail Sergachev each score their first goals of the postseason. In the second, Noel Acciari scores his second to put Toronto on the board but then the Bolts get two once more when Steven Stamkos scores his first of the playoffs and Alex Killorn gets his second of the night. In the third, Toronto scores three to even the score when Auston Matthews nets a pair and Morgan Rielly nets his second. In overtime, Alexander Kerfoot scores his first as the Leafs take the 3-1 series lead with the 5-4 win over the Lightning
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA9BIU4-NyE&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL
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    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Winnipeg Jets – 930p ET – Game 4
      • In Winnipeg, the Golden Knights look to go up 3-1 against the Jets and in the first Blake Wheeler’s second puts Winnipeg up 1-0 but then Brett Howden’s first evens the score for Vegas. In the second, the Golden Knights get a pair when William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev score to take the 3-1 lead. In the third, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ second brings the Jets within a goal but Brett Howden’s second of the night gives the Golden Knights the 4-2 win over the Jets and the 3-1 series lead.
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    • Colorado Avalanche v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET – Game 4
      • In Seattle, the Kraken look to even their series against Colorado and in the first the Kraken get a pair when Will Borgen and Daniel Sprong each score their first goals of the post season. In the second, Colorado even the score with a pair from Mikko Rantanen. After a scoreless third the game heads to overtime where Jordan Eberle scores his first of the postseason to give the Kraken the 3-2 win over the Avalanche and even the series 2-2.
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    Today’s Games

    • NYI v. CAR – 7p ET – Game 5
    • MIN v. DAL – 8p ET – Game 5
    • LA v. EDM – 930p ET – Game 5

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • O’Ree, Dawson to receive honorary doctorate degrees (Color of Hockey)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Jack to the Rescue (SportsNet)
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  • Devils Hang On and Even Series

    Devils Hang On and Even Series

    New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers

    (Series tied 2-2)

    Game Recap:

    After getting back into the series on Saturday night, tonight the New Jersey Devils look to get things even between them and the New York Rangers at MSG. Things got a little interesting early on during a mad scramble in front of Devils goalie Akira Schmidt’s crease. Fortunately for New Jersey was able to clear the puck thanks to Jonas Siegenthaler who was able to spring Jack Hughes on a breakaway where he beat goalie Igor Shesterkin for his third goal of the playoffs. After all the early commotion, things calmed down even after both teams had power play chances with the Devils taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.

    Period two saw a tight and defensive minded type of period with the New Jersey Devils stifling the Rangers in particular on the power play. The Rangers couldn’t get much going with the Devils being physical as well as limiting and blocking shots. Akira Schmid was solid in net building off the good way he began in the first period. After two periods, the Devils would maintain their 1-0 lead over the Rangers with hopes of expanding on it.

    Unfortunately for the Devils, the Rangers got the score evened up thanks to a Vincent Trocheck goal which was his first of the playoffs. Trocheck scored off of a Chris Kreider rebound shot and got the goal to help his team breakthrough for the first time in this game. The scored would be tied at one for about six minutes or so until Jonas Siegenthaler got a cross ice pass and fired a beauty that would beat Igor Shesterkin to regain New Jersey’s lead. Down to the very end it would remain close until Ondrej Palat would score an empty net goal to seal the victory and make it 3-1 as well as tie the series up at two a piece. Akira Schmid made 23 saves for the Devils on the way to victory. Next up is game five back in the Garden State at the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday night.

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    Lineups

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    New York Rangers

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    Game Highlights

    First Period

    GOAL (NJ) 2:50- Jack Hughes (Jonas Siegenthaler)

    Second Period

    *No goals were scored

    Third Period

    GOAL (NYR) 1:42- Vincent Trocheck (Chris Kreider, Patrick Kane

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    GOAL (NJ) 8:22- Jonas Siegenthaler (Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton)

    Empty Net GOAL (NJ) 19:34- Ondrej Palat (Jesper Bratt, Erik Haula)

    Next Up: (Game 5) New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils, 4/27/23 7pm EST

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  • NHL Daily – Brinks of Elimination

    NHL Daily – Brinks of Elimination

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty.
      • Lafferty was fined $3,108.11 for cross checking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ross Colton on Saturday night.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed under the CBA.

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    Game Recaps

    • Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 1p ET – Game 4
      • On Long Island the New York Islanders would look to even their series against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Seth Jarvis would score to give the Canes the 1-0 lead. In the second period Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho would score to grow the Canes lead to three. Then in the third period Adam Pelech and Bo Horvat would score for the Isles, but Jarvis’ second of the game and a tally from MacKenzie MacEachern would give the Hurricanes the 5-2 victory and the 3-1 series lead over the Islanders.
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    • Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – 330p ET – Game 4
      • In Florida the Boston Bruins would look to expand their series lead over the Panthers, and in the first period Brad Marchand would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jake DeBrusk would score to grow the B’s lead to two, but Matthew Tkachuk would score to get the Panthers back within one. Then in the third period Same Bennet would score for the Panthers, but a goal from Tyler Bertuzzi, DeBrusk’s second of the game, and a pair of goals from Taylor Hall would give the Bruins the 6-2 victory and 3-1 series lead over the Panthers.
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    • Dallas Stars v. Minnesota Wild – 630p ET – Game 4
      • In Minnesota, the Wild look to take the 3-1 series lead over the Stars and after a scoreless first, Dallas gets a 1-0 lead when Tyler Seguin scores his second. In the third, Evgenii Dadonov’s third of the year puts Dallas up 2-0 and then John Klingberg’s first puts Minnesota on the board. Then, Seguin nets his second of the game to give Dallas the two goal lead but then Frederick Gaudreau nets his second. However, Dallas will escape as the Stars get the 3-2 win over the Wild and tie the series 2-2.
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    • Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings – 9p ET – Game 4
      • In Hollywood, the Oilers look to even their series with the Kings and in the first Los Angeles gets a trio of goals when Gabriel Vilardi nets his second, Viktor Arvidsson scores his first, and then Anze Kopitar strikes with his second. In the second, Evan Bouchard scores his second to put Edmonton on the board and then Leon Draisaitl nets a pair to even the score for the Oilers. In the third, the Kings re-take the lead when Matt Roy nets his first but Edmonton ties it up once more when Evander Kane scores his second. In overtime, Zach Hyman scores his first of the postseason as the Oilers even the series with a 5-4 win over the Kings.
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    Today’s Games

    • NJ v. NYR – 7p ET – Game 4
    • TOR v. TB – 730p ET – Game 4
    • VGK v. WIN – 930p ET – Game 4
    • COL v. SEA – 10p ET – Game 4

    Noteworthy in Hockey

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  • NHL Daily – Working Overtime on Saturday

    NHL Daily – Working Overtime on Saturday

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

    News

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    Game Recaps

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Winnipeg Jets – 4p ET – Game 3
      • In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3, and in the first period Chandler Stephenson and Jack Eichel would score for the Knights to take the 2-0 lead, but Kyle Connor would strike to get the Jets on the board and back within one. In the second period Eichel would net his second of the game and Keegan Kolesar would score to give the Knights the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Nino Niederreiter, Mark Scheifele, and Adam Lowry would score to tie the game at four for the Jets to force overtime. After a scoreless 20 minutes of extra hockey Michael Amadio would strike in the second overtime period to give the Golden Knights the 5-4 victory over the Jets to take the 2-1 series lead.
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    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET – Game 3
      • In Tampa Bay the Lightning would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of their series, and in the first period both teams would trade a pair of goals as Noel Acciari and Auston Matthews would score for the Leafs while Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel would score for the Bolts for the 2-2 tie. In the second period Darren Raddysh would score to give the Bolts the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Ryan O’Reilly would score to tie the game at three for the Leafs to force overtime. In the extra frame Morgan Rielly would score with 45 seconds left in overtime to give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory and 2-1 series lead over the Lightning.
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    • New Jersey Devils v. New York Rangers -8p ET – Game 3
      • At Madison Square Garden the series between the New York Ranger and New Jersey Devils would shift over to the other side of the Hudson River, and after a scoreless first period Chris Kreider would open the scoring for the Rangers, but Jack Hughes would strike on the powerplay for the Devils to tie the game at one. Then after a scoreless third period it would be Dougie Hamilton in overtime to give the Devils the 2-1 victory and cut the Rangers series lead to one.
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    • Colorado Avalanche v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET – Game 3
      • In Seattle the Kraken would play playoff hockey at home for the first time in franchise history as they host the Colorado Avalanche for Game 3, and in the first period Jaden Schwartz would open the scoring for the Kraken, but JT Compher and Nathan MacKinnon would strike to give the Avs the 2-1 lead. In the third period Cale Makar would strike to grow the Avs lead to two, but Jamie Oleksiak and Matty Beniers would score to tie the game at three for the Kraken. Then in the third period Schwartz would net his second of the game for the Kraken, but Mikko Rantanen would score a pair of goals and MacKinnon would net his second of the game to give the Avalanche the 6-4 victory over the Kraken to take the 2-1 series lead.
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    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. NYI – 1p ET – Game 4
    • BOS v. FLA – 330p ET – Game 4
    • DAL v. MIN – 630p ET – Game 4
    • EDM v. LA – 9p ET – Game 4

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  • Devils Win in OT, Back in the Series

    Devils Win in OT, Back in the Series

    New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers

    (Rangers lead series 2-1)

    Game Recap:

    With the New York Rangers having a two games to none series advantage, the New Jersey Devils are hoping to get back into the thick of things with a victory in game three as Akira Schmid takes the reigns in goal tonight, instead of Vitek Vanecek. The first period was a quiet one with no goals put up on the scoreboard. New Jersey did lead in shots on goal with nothing to show for it just like their rival Rangers. It would be tied 0-0 going into the intermission.

    Period two is where the scoring began as the Rangers would get on the board first thanks to a goal from Chris Kreider, he blasted a shot from a feed by Mika Zibanejad for a 1-0 lead. About seven minutes later, Jack Hughes tied the game for New Jersey on the power play as a fired a shot from the face off circle. After two periods, the scores would be tied up 1–1.

    For the final frame of regulation, it would remain scoreless despite the Devils and Rangers hoping to avoid overtime. However, that’s where the game headed with the score being tied 1-1. Dougie Hamilton would be the overtime hero for the New Jersey Devils at the 11:36 mark. Hamilton would receive a twister esque pass from Jesper Bratt to the right face off circle and then fire it upstairs to beat Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin to give the Devils a 2-1 victory and get them back in the series after losing the first two games at home. New Jersey looks to tie up the series at two on Monday night as the series reconvenes at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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    Lineups

    New Jersey Devils

    New York Rangers

    Game Highlights

    First Period

    *No goals scored

    Second Period

    GOAL (NYR) 3:39- Chris Kreider (Mika Zabanejad, Patrick Kane)

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    Power Play GOAL (NJ) 10:37- Jack Hughes (Dougie Hamilton, Jesper Bratt)

    Third Period

    *No goals scored

    Overtime

    GOAL (NJ) 11:36- Dougie Hamilton (Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier)

    Next Up: (Game 4) New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers, Monday 4/24/23 7:00pm EST

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  • NHL Daily – Regaining Their Edges

    NHL Daily – Regaining Their Edges

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, April 21st, 2023

    News

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    Game Recaps

    • Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 7p ET – Game 3
      • On Long Island the series would shift to UBS Arena for Game 3 as the New York Islanders would look cut into the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 series lead, and after a scoreless first period Casey Cizikas would score to get the Isles on the board first, but Jesper Fast would strike to tie the game at one for the Canes. Then in the third period Kyle Palmieri, Matt Martin, Scott Mayfield, and Anders Lee would score to give the Islanders the 5-1 victory over the Hurricanes to cut their series deficit to one.
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    • Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – 730p ET – Game 3
      • In Florida the Panthers would look to continue the momentum they built up in Boston as they host the Bruins for Game 3, and in the first period Tayler Hall would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. In the second period Charlie Coyle would strike to grow the B’s lead to two. Then in the third period Gustav Forsling and Sam Reinhart would score for the Panthers, but goals from David Pastrnak and Nick Foligno would give the Bruins the 4-2 victory over the Panthers to take the 2-1 series lead.
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    • Dallas Stars v. Minnesota Wild – 930p ET – Game 3
      • In Minnesota the Wild would play host to the Dallas Stars for Game three of their series, and in the first period Mats Zuccarello would score to give the Wild the 1-0 lead. In the second period Marcus Johansson would strike to grow the Wild’s lead to two, but Luke Glendening would strike to get the Stars on the board and back within one. However, Marcus Foligno would score to retake the two goal lead for the Wild. Then in the third period Zuccarello would net his second of the game and Ryan Hartman would score to give the Wild the 5-1 victory and the 2-1 series lead over the Stars.
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    • Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET – Game 3
      • With the series shifting to Los Angeles the Kings would look to regain the series lead against the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Alex Iafallo would score to give the Kings the 1-0 lead. In the second period Adrian Kempe would score for the Kings, but a pair of goals from Connor McDavid would tie the game at two for the Oilers. Then after a scoreless third period Trevor Moore would strike early into overtime to give the Kings the 3-2 victory over the Kings to retake the series lead.
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    Today’s Games

    • VGK v. WIN – 4p ET – Game 3
    • TOR v. TB – 7p ET – Game 3
    • NJ v. NYR – 8p ET – Game 3
    • COL v. SEA – 10p ET – Game 3

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Blue Jackets’ Alexandre Texier plans his NHL return — ‘He’s a different guy now’ (The Athletic – $)
    • Why Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek listen to listeners of their ’32 Thoughts’ podcast (The Athletic – $)
    • LeBrun: Lightning’s series with Maple Leafs hinges on Victor Hedman’s return (The Athletic – $)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Mark Stoned (SportsNet)
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  • TXHT Jersey Share – Beware the Storm

    TXHT Jersey Share – Beware the Storm

    Ladies and gentlemen welcome to another edition of TXHT Jersey Share where today we take a look at our third Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

    For the 2022-23 season the Lightning would hit a home run this time around as they would bring back the Thunderstorm jersey, but this time with a color swap to it. Originally worn from the 1996-97 season through the 1998-99 season, the Lightning’s Thunderstorm jersey would be blue “skies” with black water to insinuate a thunderstorm during night over the bay. The sleeves on the original would be black with lightning running down the sleeves. The shoulders would also be grey to represent the storm clouds. It was a very intuitive jersey design, especially for the late 90’s that had plenty of crazy designs.

    Fast forwarding to this past season, the Lightning would do some changes. For one, they would make the jersey white and the water blue. The rain on the jersey would go from grey and black to grey and blue, but the sleeves and shoulders would remain black and grey respectively. The lightning on the sleeves however, would become patches instead of sublimated like before.

    Overall, this is a fun jersey for the Lightning and one that was very well received when it was unveiled. Plus the Reverse Retro battles they had with the Panthers and their Miami Vice vibe jerseys meshed really well together. All in all, a great jersey to have in the collection.

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  • NHL Daily – Series Ties and Blowouts

    NHL Daily – Series Ties and Blowouts

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, April 20th, 2023

    News

    • In the PHF the Connecticut Whale would sign the first player in 2023 PHF Free Agency.
      • The Whale would sign defender Kacey Bellamy.
      • Bellamy would sign a one year deal with a salary of $122,000 with a $7,000 signing bonus.
      • Bellamy is a US Olympic Gold Medalist, an 8 time IIHF Champion, and an Isobel Cup Champion (2016 – BOS).
      • Bellamy Joins forwards Taylor Girard, Kennedy Marchment, Melissa Samoskevich, and fellow defenders Tori Howran and Allie Munroe who are all entering the second season of their two-year deals.

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    Game Recaps

    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET – Game 2
      • In Toronto, the Maple Leafs look to even their series against the Lightning and in the first Toronto gets three when Mitchell Marner and John Tavares each net their first, and William Nylander scores his second. In the second, Tampa Bay gets on the board when Ian Cole scores his first of the postseason but then the Leafs respond when Tavares scores his second of the game, Zach Aston-Reese scores his first and Marner nets his second of the game. In the third, Corey Perry scores his second to cut the Toronto lead to four but John Tavares gets the hat trick as the Maple Leafs steamroll the Lightning 7-2 and even the series 1-1.
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    • New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils – 730p ET – Game 2
      • In Newark, the Devils host the Rangers and look to even the series and in the first Erik Haula nets his first to put New Jersey up 1-0. In the second, New York gets three when Vladimir Tarasenko nets his second to even the score and then Chris Kreider scores a pair to put the Blueshirts up two. In the third, Patrick Kane scores his first and then New York closes the game when Kaapo Kakko scores his first as the Rangers breeze by the Devils for the 5-1 win and take the 2-0 series lead.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Colorado Avalanche – 930p ET – Game 2
      • In Denver, the Kraken look to go up 2-0 in their series against the Avalanche and in the first Justin Schultz and Brandon Tanev each gets their first to put Seattle up 2-0. In the second, Colorado ties the game when Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each gets their first. In the third, Devon Toews nets his first as the Avalanche score three unanswered goals and even their series with the Kraken with the 3-2 win.
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    • Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET – Game 2
      • In The Fortress, the Golden Knights look to even the series against the Jets an in the first, Winnipeg takes the 1-0 lead with Adam Lowry’s third. In the second, Willaim Karlsson’s second ties the game and then Jack Eichel gets his first to give Vegas the lead. Then, Kevin Stenlund scores his first to even the score for the Jets. In the third, Chandler Stephenson scores his first to put Vegas back up for good and then Mark Stone nets a pair as the Golden Knights tie the series with the Jets with a 5-2 win.
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    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. NYI – 7p ET – Game 3
    • BOS v. FLA – 730p ET – Game 3
    • DAL v. MIN – 930p ET – Game 3
    • EDM v. LA – 10p ET – Game 3

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Maple Leafs need Ilya Samsonov to prove he’s playoff worthy, quickly (The Athletic – $)
    • After 17 years and 6 head coaches with Capitals, assistant Blaine Forsythe moves on (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Getting Even Early

    NHL Daily – Getting Even Early

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting.
      • Bunting would be suspended three games for an illegal check to the head and interference against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak during Game 1 in Toronto on Tuesday night.
      • Bunting will be eligible to return for the Leafs in Game 5.

    • The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that forward Alexandre Texier will return to the club for the 2023-24 season.
      • Texier spent the 2022-23 campaign with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland’s National League.
      • The Jackets also announced that the second year of Texier’s two-year contract, which was signed on July 28, 2021, will toll to cover the 2023-24 season.

    • The PHF announced that Boston Pride goaltender Corinne Schroeder has been named the 2023 PHF Goaltender of the Year.

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    Game Recaps

    • New York Islanders v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET – Game 2
      • Back in Carolina for Game 2 the New York Islanders would look to bounce back to even the series against the Hurricanes, and in the first period Paul Stastny would deflect a Jaccob Slavin shot to give the Canes the 1-0 lead. In the second period Stefan Noesen would score to grow the Canes lead to two, but goals from Kyle Palmieri and Mathew Barzal would tie the game at two for the Isles. Then in the third period Brock Nelson would net his first of the playoffs to give the Isles the 3-2 lead, but Jaccob Slavin would strike to tie the game at three and force overtime for the Canes. In the extra frame it would be Jesper Fast strike off a Jordan Staal pass to give the Hurricanes the 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders to take the 2-0 series lead.
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    • Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – 730p ET – Game 2
      • In Game 2 the Boston Bruins would play host to the Florida Panthers, and after a scoreless first period Sam Bennett and Eric Staal would score for the Panthers while Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi would score for the B’s for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Taylor Hall would score for the B’s, but Brandon Montour would net a pair of goals and Carter Verhaeghe and Eetu Luostarinen would score to give the Panthers the 6-3 victory over the Bruins to even up the series at one.
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    • Minnesota Wild v. Dallas Stars – 930p ET – Game 2
      • In Dallas the Stars would look to take Game 2 against the visiting Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Roope Hintz would strike shorthanded and Tyler Seguin would strike on the powerplay to give the Stars the 2-0 lead, but Oskar Sundqvist would score to get the Wild on the board an back within one. In the second period Marcus Johansson and Frederick Gaudreau would score for the Wild, but Jamie Benn would score, Evgenii Dadonov would score a pair of goals and Hintz would net his second of the game to give the Stars the 6-3 lead. Then in the third period Hintz would complete the hat trick to give the Stars the 7-3 victory over the Wild to even the series at one game a piece.
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    • Los Angeles Kings v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET – Game 2
      • In Edmonton the Oilers would look to even their series against the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Derek Ryan and Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Phillip Danault and Gabriel Vilardi would score to tie the game at two for the Kings. Then in the third period Klim Kostin and Evander Kane would score to give the Oilers the 4-2 victory over the Kings and even their series at one.
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    Today’s Games

    • TB v. TOR – 7p ET – Game 2
    • NYR v. NJ – 730p ET – Game 2
    • SEA v. COL – 930p ET – Game 2
    • WIN v. VGK – 10p ET – Game 2

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 2013 Blackhawks disappointed in team’s lack of a 10-year anniversary celebration (The Athletic – $)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: What Now Toronto? (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – In the Full Swing of Things

    NHL Daily – In the Full Swing of Things

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting will have a hearing on Wednesday.
      • The hearing will be for an illegal check to the head/interference against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak during Game 1 on Tuesday night.

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    Game Recaps

    • New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET – Game 1
      • In New Jersey for Game One of the Hudson River Rivalry the Devils would play host to the New York Rangers, and in the first period Vladimir Tarasenko would open up the scoring for the Rangers while Chris Kreider would deflect in his first of the playoffs while on the powerplay to give the Rangers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Ryan Lindgren would strike to grow the Rangers lead to three. Then in the third period Jack Hughes would net his first career playoff goal with a penalty shot tally, but Kreider’s second powerplay goal of the game and an empty netter from Filip Chytil would give the Rangers the 5-1 victory over the Devils.
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    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 730p ET – Game 1
      • In Toronto the Maple Leafs would look for revenge as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second straight year in a row in the first round, and in the first period the Bolts would get goals from Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Anthony Cirelli, and Nikita Kucherov to take the commanding 3-0 lead. In the second period Ryan O’Reilly and William Nylander would both score on the powerplay to get the Leafs back within one, but Brayden Point would net a pair of goals and Corey Perry would strike to give the Bolts the 6-2 lead. Then in the third period Calle Jarnkrok would score for the Leafs, but Ross Golton’s tally would give the Lightning the 7-3 victory over the Maple Leafs to take game one.
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    • Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 930p ET – Game 1
      • In Vegas the Golden Knights would play host to the Winnipeg Jets for Game 1 of their first round series, and after a scoreless first period Kyle Connor and Pierre-Luc Dubois would score to give the Jets the 2-0 lead, but William Karlsson would strike to get the Knights back within one. Then in the third period Blake Wheeler would score and Adam Lowry would net a pair of goals to give the Jets the 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights to take game one of the series.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p ET – Game 1
      • In Colorado the Seattle Kraken would make their Stanley Cup Playoffs debut as they visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche, and in the first period Eeli Tolvanen would score the first playoff goal in Kraken history to give them the 1-0 lead, but Mikko Rantanen would strike to tie the game at one for the Avs. In the second period Alex Wennberg would strike to give the Kraken the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Morgan Geekie would score to give the Kraken their first playoff win in franchise history with a 3-1 victory over the Avalanche to take the 1-0 series lead.
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    Today’s Games

    • NYI v. CAR – 7p ET – Game 2
    • FLA v. BOS – 730p ET – Game 2
    • MIN v. DAL – 930p ET – Game 2
    • LA v. EDM – 10p ET – Game 2

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