Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of January 16th through 22nd.
First Star – Zach Hyman (LW – EDM)
Zach Hyman would produce four goals and five assists for nine points in three games played for the Edmonton Oilers. To kick off the week Hyman would record a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory over Seattle on Jan. 17th. Then on Jan. 19th he would score two goals in a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay, and to close out the week Hyman would record a goal and three assists in a 4-2 victory over Vancouver on Jan. 21st.
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Second Star – Steven Stamkos (C – TB)
Steven Stamkos would record five goals and an assist for six points in four games played for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stamkos would open up the week with an assist in a 4-1 victory over Seattle on Jan. 16th, and on Jan. 18th he would record a hat trick, including his 500th career NHL goal, in a 5-2 victory over Vancouver. Then on Jan. 19th he would record a goal in a 5-3 loss to Edmonton, and then close out the week with a goal in a 6-3 loss to Calgary on Jan. 21st.
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Third Star – Trevor Zegras (C – ANA)
Trevor Zegras would record four goals and four assists for eight points in four games played for the Anaheim Ducks. Zegras would open up the week with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 16th, and on Jan. 17th he would only record an assist in a 5-2 loss to Philadelphia. Then on Jan. 19th he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over Columbus, and to close out the week Zegras would record two goals and an assist in a 6-3 loss to Buffalo on Jan. 21st.
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NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 22nd, 2023
News
In the world’s worst secret, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau.
Boudreau stepped into the role during the 2021-22 season, and throughout the last two months has been subject to heavy rumors that he would be getting fired.
Assistant Coach Trent Cull was also relieved of his duties.
The Canucks also announced that they have hired Rick Tocchet as their new head coach.
Tocchet becomes the 21st coach in franchise history.
Adam Foote and Sergei Gonchar will be joining Tocchet’s coaching staff.
Foote will be an Assistant Coach while Gonchar will be a Defensive Development Coach.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has made multiple changes to its coaching staff.
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Game Recaps
Pittsburgh Penguins v. New Jersey Devils – 2p ET
In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period Jack Hughes would open the scoring for the Devils, but Sidney Crosby would score for the Pens to tie the game at one. Then after a scoreless second and third periods Dougie Hamilton would strike in overtime to give the Devils the 2-1 victory over the Penguins.
In the Windy City, the Blackhawks welcome the Kings back to Chicago. In the first, Jaret Anderson-Dolan scores his fourth of the year to put Los Angeles up 1-0. In the second, Anderson-Dolan nets his second of the game to put the Kings up 2-0. In the third, Ian Mitchell scores his first of the year for Chicago but the Kings escape with the 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.
In Beantown, the Bruins welcome the Sharks back to Boston. In the first, Hampus Lindholm scores his sixth of the year to give Boston the 1-0 lead. In the second, Charlie McAvoy scores his fourth of the year and then Nick Foligno scores his seventh to put the Bruins up 3-0. In the third, David Pastrnak’s 36th of the year on Boston power play gives the Bruins the 4-0 win over the Sharks.
In Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the Jets to Broad Street. In the first, Winnipeg gets a trio of goals when Axel Johnsson-Fjallby scores his fourth of the year, Kyle Connor scores his 24th of the year, and then Mark Scheifele strikes with his 29th. Then, the Flyers get on the board when Ivan Provorov scores his third of the year to make this a 3-1 Winnipeg lead. In the second, Kevin Hayes scores his 14th of the year to pring Philly within a goal. In the third, Kevin Hayes’ second of the goal ties the game for the Flyers but then Karson Kuhlman’s third of the year gives the Jets the 4-3 lead. Then, Kevin Stenlund’s third of the year lifts the Jets to the 5-3 win over the Flyers.
In Tempe, the Coyotes welcome the Golden Knights. In the first, Dylan Guenther’s sixth of the year gives Arizona the 1-0 lead. In the second, Clayton Keller’s 16th of the year gives the Coyotes the 2-0 lead but then Vegas gets on the board when Phil Kessel scores his eighth of the year. In the third, Clayton Keller scores a pair, completing the hat trick, to give the Coyotes the 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
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Game Recaps
Anaheim Ducks v. Buffalo Sabres – 1230p ET
In Buffalo the Sabres would play host to the Anaheim Ducks for an early afternoon battle, and in the first period Dylan Cozens and Jeff Skinner would score to give the Sabres the 2-0 lead. In the second period Peyton Krebs would score for the Sabres, but a pair of goals from Trevor Zegras and a tally from Simon Beniot would tie the game at three for the Ducks. Then in the third period Victor Olofsson would record a pair of goals and Krebs would net his second of the game to give the Sabres the 6-3 victory over the Ducks.
In Calgary the Flames would play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Nazem Kadri would strike to give the Flames the 1-0 lead. In the second period Steven Stamkos and Vladislav Namestnikov would score for the Bolts, but goals from Tyler Toffoli and Rasmus Anderson would keep the Flames ahead by one. Then in the third period Anthony Cirelli would score for the Bolts, but goals from Dillon Dube, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Blake Coleman would give the Flames the 6-3 victory over the Lightning.
In Florida the Minnesota Wild would come to town to take on the Panthers, and in the first period Anton Lundell would score to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Matt Boldy would score to get the Wild on the board, but goals from Eetu Luostarinen and Carter Verhaeghe would give the Panthers the two goal lead. Then in the third period Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon would score for the Wild, but goals from Gustav Forsling and Sam Reinhart would give the Panthers the 5-3 victory over the Wild.
In Detroit the Philadelphia Flyers would come to town to battle the Red Wings, and after a scoreless 49 minutes Scott Laughton would open the scoring for the Flyers. Lucas Raymond would score for the Wings, but Noah Cates would score to give the Flyers the 2-1 victory over the Red Wings.
In Columbus the Blue Jackets would take on the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Timo Meier would strike first for the Sharks to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Nick Bonino would score for the Sharks, but goals from Johnny Gaudreau and Boone Jenner would tie the game at two for the Jackets. Then in the third period Nico Sturm would score for the Sharks, but goals from Patrik Laine, Gustav Nyquist, and Sean Kuraly would give the Blue Jackets the 5-3 victory over the Sharks.
In Montreal for a Hockey Night in Canada battle between two Original Six teams the Canadiens would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Mark Giordano and Calle Jarnkrok would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Josh Anderson and Rafael Harvey-Pinard would score to tie the game at two for the Habs. Then after a scoreless third period Rem Pitlick would score to give the Canadiens the 3-2 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
In Ottawa the Senators would look to ground the Winnipeg Jets, and in the first period both teams would score a goal each as Nikolaj Ehlers would open the scoring for the Jets while Josh Norris would score for the Sens for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler would score to give the Jets the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Scheifele would net his second of the game and Cole Perfetti would score to give the Jets the 5-1 victory over the Senators.
Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
On Long Island the Carolina Hurricanes would come visiting as they take on the New York Islanders, and in the first period Jordan Staal and Jesper Fast would score for the Canes while Simon Holmstrom and Brock Nelson would score for the Isles for the 2-2 tie. In the second period Sebastian Aho would score to give the Canes the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Aho would net two more goals to complete the hat trick to give the Hurricanes the 5-2 victory over the Islanders.
In Dallas the Arizona Coyotes would come to town to take on the Stars, and in the first period Radek Faksa would net a pair of goals and Jamie Benn would score to give the Stars the commanding 3-0 lead. Then in the second period Wyatt Johnston would score to give the stars the 4-0 victory over the Coyotes.
In St. Louis for an Central Division battle the Bules would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Jason Dickinson and Sam Lafferty would score to give the Blackhawks the 2-0 lead. In the second period Jordan Kyrou and Ivan Barbashev would score for the Blues, but goals from Reese Johnson and Andreas Athanasiou would keep the Blackhawks ahead by two. Then in the third period Nick Leddy would score for the Blues, but Max Domi would strike to give the Blackhawks the 5-3 victory over the Blues.
In Nashville the Predators would play host to the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Sean Durzi would score for the Kings, but goals from Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene in the opening 40 seconds of the game would give the Preds the 2-1 lead. In the second period Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield would score to give the Kings the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Ryan Johansen and Craig Smith would score while Duchene would net his second of the game to give the Predators the 5-3 victory over the Kings.
In Seattle for some late night hockey the Kraken would take on the Colorado Avalanche, and after a scoreless first period Alex Newhook would open the scoring for the Avs, but Ryan Donato would score to tie the game at one for the Kraken. Then after a scoreless third period and overtime it would be Nathan MacKinnon in the shootout to give the Avalanche the 2-1 victory over the Kraken.
In Vancouver for what could be Bruce Boudreau’s final game behind the bench for the Canucks, they take on the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman would score to give the Oilers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Leon Draisaitl would score to grow the Oilers lead to three, but Andrei Kuzmenko would score to get the Canucks on the board and back within two. Then in the third period JT Miller would score to get the Canucks back within one, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would score to give the Oilers the 4-2 victory over the Canucks.
Washington Capitals v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
In Vegas the Alex Ovechkin less Washington Capitals would come to town to battle the Golden Knights, and in the first period Alec Martinez and Nicolas Roy would score to give the Knights the 2-0 lead. In the second period Michael Amadio and Byron Froese would strike to grow the Knights lead to four to chase Darcy Kuemper from the Caps net. However, the goalie change wouldn’t matter as Paul Cotter would score to increase the Knights lead to five, but TJ Oshie would score to get the Caps on the board and end the Knights shutout bid. Then in the third period Cotter would net his second of the game to retake the five goal lead for the Knights, but Marcus Johansson would score to get the Caps on the board. However, the Golden Knights would hold on to defeat the Capitals 6-2.
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Game Recaps
Ottawa Senators v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
In Pittsburgh the Penguins would rock their Winter Classic gear as they host the Ottawa Senators, and in the first period Rickard Rakell and Jason Zucker would score to give the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brady Tkachuk would score for the Sens, but Jake Guentzel’s tally would keep the Pens ahead by two. Then in the third period Guentzel would net his second of the game to give the Penguins the 4-1 victory over the Senators.
In Vancouver the Canucks would play host to the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period Andrew Cogliano would score to give the Avs the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Elias Pettersson would score for the Canucks, but goals from Valerie Nichushkin, Mikko Rantanen, and Brad Hunt would give the Avalanche the 4-1 victory over the Canucks.
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Game Recaps
Anaheim Ducks v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
In Columbus the Blue Jackets host the Ducks. In the first, Columbus gets a trio of goals when Mathieu Olivier nets his third, Jack Roslovic scores his fourth, and Nick Blankenburg scores his third to give the Jackets the 3-0 lead. In the second, Anaheim also nets three goals when Adam Henrique scores his 16th, Cam Fowler scores his fifth, and Simon Benoit scores his second to even the score. In the third, Anaheim takes the 4-3 lead when Trevor Zegras scores his 15th of the year and then Max Jones scores his third of the year as the Ducks come from behind and score five unanswered goals to get the 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
In an Original Six match-up in New York, the Rangers host the Bruins. In the first, Boston takes the 1-0 lead when Pavel Zacha nets his eighth of the year. In the second, Patrice Bergeron scores his 17th of the year to put Boston up 2-0. In the third, Connor Clifton scores his fourth of the year to put Boston up 3-0 but then Ben Harpur scores his first of to put New York on the board. However, the Bruins survive and get the 3-1 win over the Rangers.
In Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the Blackhawks to Broad Street. In the first, Philadelphia gets the 1-0 board. In the second, Chicago ties the game up when Jonathan Toews nets his 13th of the year and then Reese Johnson scores his third to give the Blackhawks the 2-1 lead. In the third, Tyler Johnson scores his fifth to make it a 3-1 Chicago lead and then Philipp Kurashev scores his seventh of the year as the Blackhawks get the 4-1 win over the Flyers.
In Montreal, the Canadiens host the Panthers. After a scoreless first, Florida scores five goals when Sam Reinhart scores his 14th of the year on a power play, Sam Bennett nets 11th on a power play, Matthew Tkachuk nets his 23rd on the power play, Givani Smith scores his first of the year, and then Matthew Tkachuk nets his second of the night with another power play goal. In the third, Rem Pitlick puts the Habs on the board with his second of the year and then Josh Anderson scores his 13th of the year to bring Motnreal within three. However, Ryan Lomberg’s sixth of the year gives the Panthers the 6-2 win over the Canadiens.
In Raleigh, the Hurricanes welcome the Wild for their lone visit on the year. After a scoreless first, Kirill Kaprizov scores his 26th of the year on the power play to give Minnesota the 1-0 lead but then Brent Burns nets hsi seventh of the year to tie the game for Carolina. Then, Brady Skjei’s 10th of the year on a Canes power play gives the Canes the 2-1 lead and then Teuvo Teravainen’s fourth of the year gives Carolina the 3-1 lead with a shorthanded goal. In the third, Jalen Chatfield’s fifth of the year gives the Canes the three goal lead and then Martin Necas’ 18th of the year on a power play gives Carolina the four goal lead. Matt Boldy’s 13th of the year brings Minnesota within three but the Hurricanes get a key win as they down the Wild 5-2.
In Toronto, the Maple Leafs host the Jets. After a scoreless first, Auston Matthews scores a pair of goals to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead and then Mitchell Marner’s 17th of the year, a shorthanded goal, gives Toronto the 3-0 lead. In the third, Kyle Connor scores his 20th of the year gets the Jets on the board but then Mark Giordano’s second of the year gives the Maple Leafs the 4-1 win over the Jets.
In Buffalo on a night where Ryan Miller has his number raised to the rafters, the Sabres host the Islanders. In the first, Brock Nelson’s 16th of the year gives New York the 1-0 lead. In the second, Alex Tuch’s 22nd of the year ties the game for Buffalo but then Matt Martin’s fifth of the year gives the Isles the lead once more. In the third, Victor Olfosson’s 19th of the year ties the game for the Sabres. In the overtime session, Dylan Cozens 15th of the year gives the Sabres the 3-2 win over the Islanders.
In St. Louis, the Blues host their rivals in the Predators. After a scoreless first, Brayden Schenn’s 11th of the year puts St. Louis up 1-0 but then Colton Sissons’ seventh of the year ties it up for Nashville. Then, Brandon Saad’s 14th of the year gives St. Louis the 2-1 lead and then Jordan Kyrou nets his 21st of the year on the power play gives the Blues the 3-1 lead. In the third, Robert Thomas’ 12th of the year gives St. Louis the three goal lead and then Alexey Toropchenko’s third of the year puts the Blues up by four. Mattias Ekholm then scores his fifth of the year for Nashville but the Blues escape with the 5-2 win over the Predators.
In Edmonton, the Oilers host the Lightning for the lone time on the year. In the first, Edmonton gets a pair of goals when Ryan McLeod nets his seventh and then Leon Draisaitl nets his 27th of the year to put the Oilers up 2-0. In the second, Tampa Bay gets on the board when Brandon Hagel nets his 18th of the year but then Zach Hyman answers with his 22nd of the year to put Edmonton up 3-1. The Bolts then respond when Steven Stamkos nets his 22nd and then Brayden Point scores his 27th to tie the game 3-3. In the third, Connor McDavid scores his 39th of the year to give Edmonton the 4-3 lead and then Zach Hyman scores his second of the night to give the Oilers the 5-3 win over the Lightning.
In Tempe, the Coyotes welcome the Capitals to their new home at Arizona State. In the first, Dylan Strome nets his 10th of the year to put Washington up 1-0. In the second, Sonny Milano scores his eighth and then Tom Wilson scores his second of the year on the power play to put the Caps up 3-0. In the third, Dylan Strome scores his second of the night as the Capitals shutout the Coyotes for the 4-0 win.
Detroit Red Wings v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
In Vegas, the Golden Knights welcome the Red Wings to Sin City. In the first, Lucas Raymond’s 14th of the year puts Detroit up 1-0 but then Vegas ties it up when Alex Pietrangelo scores his fifth of the year. In the second, Dominik Kubalik scores his 14th of the year and then Joe Veleno scores his sixth to put Detroit up 3-1. In the third, Vegas’ William Karlsson scores his 10th of the year but the Red Wings escape with the 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
In the Emerald City, the Kraken welcome the Devils. In the first, Seattle takes the 1-0 lead when Ryan Donato scores his ninth of the year. In the second, Donato scores his second of the night to put Seattle up 2-0 but then Damon Severson scores his fourth of the year to put the Devils on the board. In the third, Erik Haula’s fourth of the year ties the game for the Devs but then Brandon Tanev’s ninth of the year gives the Kraken the lead once more. New Jersey’s Nico Hischier’s 21st of the year then ties it up 3-3. In overtime, Andre Burakovsky scores the game winner with his 13th as the Kraken get the 4-3 win over the Devils.
In Tinseltown, the Stars drop by to take on the Kings. In the first, Tyler Seguin scores a pair of goals and then Esa Lindell scores his sixth to give the Stars the 3-0 lead. In the second, Jason Robertson nets his 31st of the year as the Stars shutout the Kings for the 4-0 win.
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Game Recaps
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
In Ottawa the Senators would play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period both teams would trade a pair of goals as Alex DeBrincat and Tim Stutzle would strike for the Sens while Jason Zucker and Evgeni Malkin would score for the Pens for the 2-2 tie. In the second period Mark Friedman would score for the Pens while Drake Batherson would score for the Sens as the game would remain tied. Then in the third period Shane Pinto would score for the Sens, and Rickard Rakell would score for the Pens as this game would go to overtime tied at four. In the extra frame Brady Tkachuk would score to give the Senators the 5-4 victory over the Penguins.
On Long Island the New York Islanders would play host to the Boston Bruins, and in the first period Zach Parise would score for the Isles to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort would score to give the B’s the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Brad Marchand and Trent Frederic would score as the Bruins would go on to defeat the Islanders 4-1.
In Calgary the Flames would go to the battle with the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period Mikko Rantanen would net his 30th of the season while Artturi Lehkonen would net a pair of goals to give the Avs the 3-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Tyler Toffoli would strike to get the Flames on the board, but Rantanen’s second of the game would give the Avalanche the 4-1 victory over the Flames.
In Vancouver the Canucks would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Steven Stamkos would net a pair of goals to reach 500 career NHL goals and both Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point would score to give the Bolts the 4-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Andrei Kuzmenko and Quinn Hughes would score for the Canucks, but Stamkos would strike once again to complete the hat trick to give the Lightning the 5-2 victory over the Canucks.
In San Jose the Dallas Stars would come to town to take on the Sharks, and in the first period Ty Dellandrea would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jason Robertson and Radek Faksa would score for the Stars to take the 3-0 lead, but goals from Steven Lorentz, Nick Bonino, and Timo Meier would tie the game at three for the Sharks. Then in the third period Erik Karlsson and Logan Couture would score to give the Sharks the 5-3 comeback victory over the Stars.
Capitals without Nic Dowd for ‘a bit’ as power-play struggles continue (The Athletic – $)
Flyers’ Ivan Provorov Skips Pride Night Warmups Because of Religious Beliefs (PHI Hockey Now)
Got Yer’ Back Podcast: Erik Karlsson Interview and a Conversation on Ivan Provorov (Got Yer’ Back)
How do teams and the NHL navigate through something like the Provorov situation? (TSN)
Flames say they’re talking to Treaty 7 nations about land acknowledgement (CBC)
Thank you @NHLFlyers for an amazing pride night and the immense visibility and support your game brought to the community. Good teammates support each other, and we are thankful to all the Flyers players who supported the night and our mission of inclusion! pic.twitter.com/2DlQYscxWH
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
News
There is word that #Flyers’ Ivan Provorov did not participate in warmups tonight because he declined to wear the team-issued Pride Night jersey, celebrating the LGTBQ+ community.
But Provorov obviously does not respect “everyone”. If he did respect everyone, he would have taken part in warm-up and worn the Pride Night jersey. Don’t hide behind religion. https://t.co/Qk6dTgAnmP
One of the bigger questions out of this will be how Provorov’s current teammates feel. This is from earlier today with Scott Laughton and James van Riemsdyk: Flyers giving nonbinary youth 'once-in-a-lifetime chance' on Pride Night https://t.co/QR3BvkrKkX
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Game Recaps
Anaheim Ducks v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
In Philadelphia the Flyers would host Pride Night, with some controversy, as they host the Anaheim Ducks, and in the first period Kevin Hayes would score to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Adam Henrique would score for the Ducks, but goals from Rasmus Ristolainen and Morgan Frost would give the Flyers the 3-1 lead. Then in the second period Frank Vatrano would strike for the Ducks, but Hayes would net a pair to complete the hat trick to give the Flyers the 5-2 victory over the Ducks.
In Toronto the Maple Leafs would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Dryden Hunt and Alexander Kerfoot would score for the Leafs, but goals from Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell, and Josh Mahura would give the Panthers the 3-2 lead. In the second period Auston Matthews would score for the Leafs, but Aleksander Barkov’s powerplay tally would keep the Panthers ahead by one. Then in the third period William Nylander would score to tie the game at three for the Leafs, and then he would strike again in overtime to give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 overtime victory over the Panthers.
In DC for another Pride night, and this one without controversy, the Washington Capitals would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Martin Fehervary would strike to give the Caps the 1-0 lead. In the second period Dylan Strome would score for the Caps, but a pair of goals from Jared Spurgeon and a tally from Jonas Brodin would give the Wild the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Joel Eriksson Ek would get the empty netter to give the Wild the 4-2 victory over the Capitals.
In Montreal the Canadiens would host the Winnipeg Jets, and after a scoreless first period Kyle Connor would open the scoring for the Jets, but a pair of goals from Evgenii Dadonov and a Mike Hoffman tally would give the Habs the 3-1lead. Then in the third period Josh Anderson would score to give the Canadiens the 4-1 victory over the Jets.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
In Nashville the Predators would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and after a scoreless first period Cody Glass and Yakov Trenin would score to give the Preds the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Gustav Nyquist would score to get the Jackets on the board, but the Predators would hold on to defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1.
In Chicago the Blackhawks would host a Reverse Retro clad Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Connor Murphy would score to get the Blackhawks on the board first, but goals from Victor Olofsson and Tage Thompson would give the Sabres the 2-1 lead. In the second period Peyton Krebs would score to grow the Sabres lead to two. Then in the third period Philipp Kurashev and Seth Jones would score to tie the game at three for the Blackhawks to force overtime. In the extra frame Jones would strike again to give the Blackhawks the 4-3 victory over the Sabres.
Out int he desert the Arizona Coyotes would face the Detroit Red Wings, and after a scoreless first period Dylan Larkin would open the scoring for the Wings, but Nick Bjugstad would score to tie the game at one for the Yotes. Then in the third period Pius Suter and David Perron would score for the Wings while Travis Boyd and Dylan Guenther would score for the Yotes as this game would go to overtime tied at three. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Bjugstad and Nick Schmaltz in the shootout to give the Coyotes the 4-3 victory over the Red Wings.
In Edmonton the Oilers would break out the alternate jerseys as they would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Daniel Sprong would open the scoring fort he Kraken while Connor McDavid would strike for the Oilers to tie the game at one. In the second period Derek Ryan and Warren Foegele would score to give the Oilers the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Vince Dunn would score for the Kraken, but goals from Zach Hyman and Ryan McLeod would give the Oilers the 5-2 victory over the Kraken.
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Game Recaps
Florida Panthers v. Buffalo Sabres – 1p ET
In Buffalo for an MLK Day afternoon matinee the Sabres would host the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Brandon Montour would score to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sam Bennett would score to grow the Panthers lead to two. Then in the third period Alex Tuch would score for the Sabres, but goals from Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe would give the Panthers the 4-1 victory over the Sabres.
In Boston the Bruins would host the Philadelphia Flyers for another early afternoon MLK Day matinee, and in the first period David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha would score to give the B’s the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brad Marchand would strike and Zacha would net his second of the game to grow the B’s lead to four. Then in the third period Pastrnak would net his second of the game and Matt Grzelcyk would score to give the Bruins the dominating 6-0 victory over the Flyers.
In Colorado the Avalanche would play host to the Detroit Red Wings for a mid-afternoon matinee, and in the first period Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar would would score to give the Avs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Andrew Copp would score for the Wings, but goals from Makar, JT Compher, and Nathan MacKinnon would give the Avs the demanding 5-1 lead. Then in the third period Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider would score for the Wings, but it would not be enough as MacKinnon would net his second of the game for the Avalanche as they would defeat the Red Wings 6-3.
In San Jose the New Jersey Devils would come to town to take on the Sharks, and in the first period Ryan Graves would open the scoring for the Devils, but goals from Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson would give the Sharks the 2-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Nick Bonino would score for the Sharks, but goals from Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes would tie the game at three and force overtime for the Devils. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Tomas Tatar with the shootout winner to give the Devils the 4-3 victory over the Sharks.
In Seattle the Kraken would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Pierre-Edouard Bellemare would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Vince Dunn would score for the Kraken, but goals from Nick Paul, Brandon Hagel, and Victor Hedman would give the Lightning the 4-1 victory over the Kraken.
In Vegas, the Stars look to aligned right to the win over the Golden Knights. In the first, Dallas takes the 1-0 lead when Jamie Benn scores his 17th of the year. In the second, it becomes a 2-0 Dallas lead when Joel Kiviranta nets his sixth of the season. In the third, Ryan Suter scores his first goal of the season and then Tyler Seguin’s empty netter, his 12th goal of the season, gives the Stars the 4-0 shutout victory over the Golden Knights.
In the Steel City, the Penguins welcome the Ducks to Pittsburgh. In the first, Pittsburgh takes the 1-0 lead when Jason Zucker nets his 11th of the year but then Anaheim ties it up when Adam Henrique scores his 14th of the year on the power play. In the second, Evgeni Malkin nets his 15th of the year to put the Pens up 2-1. In the third, Anaheim ties it up when John Klingberg nets a goal on a Ducks extra man advantage for his sixth goal of the year and then Trevor Zegras scores his 14th of the year to give Anaheim the 3-2 lead. Bryan Rust’s 10th of the year late in the period ties the game for the Pens 3-3. In the overtime session, Jake Guentzel’s 18th on the season lifts the Penguins past the Ducks for the 4-3 win.
In Columbus, the Blue Jackets host the Rangers. In the first, New York takes the 1-0 lead when Mika Zibanejad scores his 20th and then the Rangers make it a 2-0 game when Barclay Goodrow scores a power play goal, his ninth goal of the year. In the second, Vitali Kravtsov scores his third of the year to put New York up 3-0. In the third, Andrew Peeke’s fourth of the year puts Columbus on the board but the Rangers get the 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Washington Capitals v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
In Long Island, the Islanders host the Capitals. In the first, Sebastian Aho scores his fourth of the year to give the Islanders the 1-0 lead and then New York takes the 2-0 lead with Matt Martin’s fourth of the year. In the second, Hudson Fasching’s third of the year puts New York up 3-0 but then Washington gets on the board when Garnet Hathaway scores his seventh of the season. Then, Tom Wilson’s first of the season brings the Caps within a goal. In the third, T.J. Oshie scores his ninth of the year as Washington evens the game 3-3. In overtime, Dmitry Orlov scores his third of the season as the Capitals get the 4-3 win over the Islanders.
In Nashville, the Predators and Flames do battle. In the first, Nashville gets a pair of goals when Roman Josi scores his 12th of the year and then Jusso Parssinen scores his fifth to make this a 2-0 Predators lead. In the second, Nikita Zadorov nets his seventh to get Calgary on the board. However, Nashville will hold on as the Predators down the Flames 2-1.
In St. Louis, the Blues host the Senators for the lone time on the season. In the first, Jake Neighbours third of the year puts St. Louis up 1-0 and then Noel Acciari’s 10th of the year gives the Blues the 2-0 lead. In the second, Tim Stützle’s 19th of the year puts Ottawa on the board but the Blues will hold on as they down the Senators 2-1, and with the win St. Louis becomes the eighth NHL team (and second non-Original Six team) to record 2,000 wins.
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of January 9th through 15th.
First Star – Martin Jones (G – SEA)
Martin Jones would go a perfect 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals against average and a .933 save percentage that would also see him record two shutouts for the Seattle Kraken. Jones would start the week with a 21 save 4-0 shutout victory over Montreal on Jan. 9th, and then he would follow it up with a 27 save 3-0 shutout victory over Boston on Jan. 12th. Then to close out the week Jones would make 22 saves in a 8-5 victory over Chicago on Jan. 14th.
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Second Star – Lucas Raymond (LW – DET)
Lucas Raymond would record three goals and four assists for seven points in three games played for the Detroit Red Wings. Raymond would start the week with a goal and two assists in a 7-5 victory over Winnipeg on Jan. 10th, and then on Jan. 12th he would also record a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory over Toronto. Then to close out the week Raymond would tally a goal in a 4-3 loss to Columbus on Jan. 14th.
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Third Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)
Nikita Kucherov would record three goals and four assists for seven points in three games played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and to start off the week Kucherov would record tow goals and two assists in a 6-3 victory over Columbus on Jan. 10th. Then on Jan. 12th he would record a goal and an assist in 5-4 victory over Vancouver, and to close out the week Kucherov would record an assist in a 4-2 victory over St. Louis on Jan. 14th.
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Game Recaps
Montreal Canadiens v. New York Rangers – 5p ET
In an Original Six match-up on Broadway, the Rangers and Canadiens faceoff. After a scoreless first, Montreal’s Kirby Dach nets his eighth goal of the year on a Canadiens power play but then the Rangers tie it up when Artemi Panarin scores his 12th of the season. In the third, Cole Caufield scores his 26th of the season as the Canadiens go on to defeat the Rangers 2-1.
In Raleigh, the Hurricanes welcome the Canucks. In the first, Carolina gets a pair of goals when Paul Stastny nets is third of the year and then Jordan Martinook scores his 10th to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second, Ethan bear nets his third of the year to put the Canucks on the board. In the third, J.T. Miller’s 14th of the year ties the game for Vancouver but then Sebastian Aho nets his 14th to give Carolina the 3-2 lead. Then, Brock Boeser’s ninth of the year makes this a 3-3 game. Going into the shootout, Elias Pettersson scores the second goal for Vancouver and gives the Canucks the 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.
In Winnipeg, the Jets host the Coyotes. After a scoreless first, Winnipeg gets on the board when Pierre-Luc Dubois scores a power play goal, his 20th of the season but then Arizona ties it up when Clayton Keller scores his 15th of the year. Blake Wheeler then scores his 11th of the season to give the Jets the 2-1 win over the Coyotes after a scoreless third.
