Category: Florida Panthers

  • NHL Three Stars of the Week for Nov. 11th – 17th

    NHL Three Stars of the Week for Nov. 11th – 17th

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 11th through 17th.

     

    First Star – Connor McDavid (C, Edmonton Oilers)

    • McDavid would lead all skaters with 10 points (3 goals and 7 assists) in three games played for the Oilers. On November 12th, McDavid would open up his week with an assist against San Jose, then on November 14th he would record his sixth career hat trick, along with three assists for a career high of six points against Colorado. Then on November 16th, McDavid would record three assists against Dallas to close the week.

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    Second Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C, Colorado Avalanche)

    • MacKinnon ranked second in goals (4) in three games for the Avalanche last week. To start his week MacKinnon would factor in all four goals (2 goals and 2 assists) in the Avalanche’s 4-0 victory on November 12th against Winnipeg. Then on November 16th he would record 2 goals and an assist against Vancouver to end the week.

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    Third Star – Keith Yandle (D, Florida Panthers)

    • Yandle would record multiple point games in all three games he appeared in for the Panthers and would lead all defensemen with 8 points (1 goal and 7 assists) for the week. On November 12th, Yandle would open his week with a three point (1 goal and 2 assists) against Boston. Then on November 14th against Winnipeg he would record two assists, and on November 16th against the New York Rangers, Yandle would record three assists to close out the week.

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  • Game Recap – 11/7/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Florida Panthers

    Game Recap – 11/7/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Florida Panthers

    Washington Capitals (11-2-3 25pts) v. Florida Panthers (7-3-4 18pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    In Florida the Washington Capitals look to extend their winning streak to five against the Panthers, and the Capitals would strike quickly as John Carlson would strike to make it 1-0 for the Capitals, but the Panthers would respond a little over a minute later as Frank Vatrano would score his fourth of the season to tie the game at one. The Capitals would get a powerplay opportunity, but would fail to convert. Then the Panthers would strike late in the first as Brett Connolly would score his sixth of the season against his former team to take the 2-1 lead.

     

    Then in the second period the Panthers would strike again as Aleksander Barkov would score 27 seconds into the period to grow their lead to two. However, Brian Boyle would get called for slashing sending the Capitals to another powerplay, and this time the Capitals would strike as Alex Ovechkin would score his 12th of the season to cut the Panthers lead to one. Then six minutes later after killing back to back penalties, Ovechkin would strike again to tie the game at three. The Capitals would get a powerplay opportunity, but were unable to strike on the powerplay, and then would get into penalty trouble themselves as on their second penalty Evgenii Dadonov would strike to retake the lead for the Panthers heading into the second intermission.

     

    Then in the third period it would be Tom Wilson getting the Capitals back on the board as he would tip an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot to tie the game at four 44 seconds into the period. Both teams would trade powerplay opportunities, but neither would be able to capitalize thus sending the game to overtime. Then in overtime Braden Holtby would make a huge save and the Capitals would turn it around as Tom Wilson would score his second of the game to win the game 5-4 11 seconds into overtime.

     

    Lineups:

    Washington Capitals:

    Alex Ovechkin — Nicklas Backstrom — T.J. Oshie

    Jakub Vrana — Evgeny Kuznetsov — Tom Wilson

    Carl Hagelin — Lars Eller — Garnet Hathaway

    Brendan Leipsic – Chandler Stephenson — Travis Boyd

    Michal Kempny — John Carlson

    Dmitry Orlov — Radko Gudas

    Jonas Siegenthaler — Nick Jensen

    Braden Holtby

    Ilya Samsonov

    Scratched: Tyler Lewington

    Injured: Richard Panik (upper body), Nic Dowd (lower body)

     

    Florida Panthers:

    Jonathan Huberdeau — Aleksander Barkov — Evgenii Dadonov

    Mike Hoffman — Brian Boyle — Brett Connolly

    Frank Vatrano — Denis Malgin — Mark Pysyk

    Dryden Hunt – Dominic Toninato — Colton Sceviour

    MacKenzie Weegar — Aaron Ekblad

    Mike Matheson — Anton Stralman

    Keith Yandle — Josh Brown

    Sergei Bobrovsky

    Sam Montembeault

    Scratched: None

    Injured: Noel Acciari (lower body), Vincent Trocheck (lower body), Jayce Hawryluk (upper body)

     

    First Period:

    WAS Goal – :25 – John Carlson (8) from Michal Kempny (7) and Alex Ovechkin (9)

    FLA Goal – 1:55 – Frank Vatrano (4) from unassisted

    FLA Penalty – 2:22 – Aleksander Barkov 2 minutes for Interference

    FLA Goal – 14:26 – Brett Connolly (6) from Anton Stralman (6) and Brian Boyle (2)

     

    End of 1st

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    Second Period:

    FLA Goal – :27 – Aleksander Barkov (3) from Evgenii Dadonov (3)

    FLA Penalty – 5:38 – Brian Boyle 2 minutes for Slashing

    WAS PPG – 6:13 – Alex Ovechkin (12) from Evgeny Kuznetsov (7) and John Carlson (17)

    WAS Penalty – 7:03 – Tom Wilson 2 minutes for High Sticking

    WAS Penalty – 8:59 – Garnet Hathaway 2 minutes for Slashing

    WAS Goal – 12:14 – Alex Ovechkin (13) from Dmitry Orlov (6) and Nicklas Backstrom (11)

    FLA Penalty – 14:13 – Keith Yandle 2 minutes for Slashing

    WAS Penalty – 16:42 – Dmitry Orlov 2 minutes for Hooking

    WAS Penalty – 18:37 – Lars Eller 2 minutes Tripping

    FLA PPG – 18:59 – Evgenii Dadonov (7) from Jonathan Huberdeau (10)

     

    End of 2nd

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    Third Period:

    WAS Goal – :44 – Tom Wilson (6) from Evgeny Kuznetsov (8)

    FLA Penalty – 6:00 – Dryden Hunt 2 minutes for Tripping
    WAS Penalty – 8:59 – Michal Kempny 2 minutes for Tripping

     

    End of 3rd

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    Overtime:

    WAS Goal – :11 – Tom Wilson (7) from John Carlson (18) and TJ Oshie (5)

     

    End of OT

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    Next Up:

    Washington (12-2-3 27pts) v. Vegas (9-5-2 20pts)

    Florida (7-3-5 19pts) @ New York Islanders (11-3-0 22pts)

  • Going Streaking in Sunshine, Florida: Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers

    Going Streaking in Sunshine, Florida: Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers

    Washington Capitals (11-2-3) vs Florida Panthers (7-3-4)

      Predicted Goaltender Record GAA / SV% / # SO
    Washington Capitals Braden Holtby 6-1-3 3.30 / .895% / 0
    Florida Panthers Sergei Bobrovsky 6-2-3 3.36 / .882% / 1

     

    The Washington Capitals are currently riding a four-game win streak, and are hoping to extend that to five games when they take on the Florida Panthers tonight at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida (TheScore, Capitals). Last year, the Panthers were the team that the Capitals just couldn’t figure out. Their last meeting came April 1st, as the Caps fell to the Cats 3-5. Prior to that loss, Washington lost 5-4 in overtime in February. Their first meeting, which came October 19, 2018, saw goalie changes for both teams. After allowing four goals in the first period, Pheonix Copley came in to relieve Braden Holtby. The Capitals came back and scored four unanswered goals in the second, and the Panthers ultimately pulled Jeremy Reimer, and sent in Michael Hutchinson. In the third, the Panthers would score again, as would the Caps, and the game went into overtime. Neither team would score in overtime, and Copley would see his first career shootout, in which Jonathan Huberdeau would score the game winner (NHL.com, Capitals). This will be the first time the 2019-20 Capitals play against former Cap Brett Connolly, and former Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Can the Capitals rewrite history against the Panthers?

    On Sunday, the Washington Capitals extinguished the Calgary Flames in a 4-2 home victory. Prior to puck drop, the Capitals held an on-ice celebration to honor the World Series Champions Washington Nationals. Through the course of the last three seasons, the two teams have expressed outrageous support for one-another, attending games for the respective teams. From chugging beers through t-shirts, pouring beer into fans mouths, and shirtless Zamboni rides, this was a game you really didn’t want to miss. Jakub Vrana would score his first career hat-trick (TheScore, Calgary Flames @ Washington Capitals). Andrew Mangiapane would actually score first, as he put the Flames up 1-0 just under six minutes into the first period. However, at the 11:01 mark, Jake ‘The Snake’ Vrana would start off an unforgettable night of goal-scoring as he tallied his 7th goal of the season. Four minutes later, he scored his 8th goal. While fans were hyped and excited for all the games’ festivities, the nerves never seemed to disappear. Seconds before the end of the 1st, Elias Lindholm tied the game at two goals apiece. 15 minutes into the second period, Vrana would score his third of the night, rounding out his first hat-trick of his career, giving Washington a 3-2 lead. Lars Eller scored his 5th goal of the season on the power play 2 minutes and 20 seconds into the third, re-establishing Washingtons’ 2-goal lead. The period would remain goal-less for the Flames, and the Capitals walked away with their 11th win of the season. Ilya Samsonov picked up his 5th win, and is actually undefeated in games he has started (TheScore, Calgary Flames @ Washington Capitals). Samsonov’s only loss came versus the Colorado Avalanche when he relieved Braden Holtby of his duties, after allowing 3 goals on 3 shots. Braden Holtby is expected to start tonight versus the Panthers.

    The Panthers have not played since Saturday November 2nd, where they shut out the Detroit Red Wings 4-0. Goals from Brett Connolly and Aleksander Barkov in the first, and two goals from Jonathan Huberdeau, one in the second and third, gave Florida their second consecutive win for only the second time through 14 games. The Panthers rank second overall in shots on goal (34.8), but they allow 29.4 shots against (TheScore, Florida). Jonathan Huberdeau leads the team in goals and points with 9 and 18 respectively, but former Capitals winger Brett Connolly isn’t far behind. Through 14 games, Connolly boasts 5 goals and 5 assists for 10 points (TheScore, Florida). After signing an absolutely massive contract worth $70 million over seven years with the Panthers back in July, expectations were high for goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. However, his start in the Sunshine State hasn’t been stunning. His first shutout of the season improved his record to 6-2-3, but Bobrovsky only faced 22 shots on goal from Detroit, and his GAA and save percentage needs some work. He was pulled and replaced by backup Sam Montembeault versus the Vancouver Canucks after allowing 2 goals on 6 shots. The Cats ultimately lost that game 7-2. He is, however, expected to start for the Florida Panthers tonight.

    The Florida Panthers are without Jayce Hawryluk (OUT, upper body), and centers Vincent Trocheck and Noel Acciari are both day-to-day with lower body and undisclosed injuries, respectively. Nic Dowd and Richard Panik, who have been out of the lineup with injuries, both skated with the team the other day, and Dowd may make the lineup tonight for the Capitals. Panik cannot be activated off of injured reserve until November 11th, when the Capitals play the Arizona Coyotes.

    Coverage of the game begins at 6:00pm with Caps Faceoff Live, followed by Caps Pregame Live at 6:30pm, all on NBCSN/NBCSWA, with puck drop shortly after 7:00pm.

     

    Sources:

    NHL.com. (2019). Washington Capitals Schedule. Retrieved from https://www.nhl.com/capitals/schedule/2018/ET/fullseason.

    Sports Illustrated. (2019). Sergei Bobrovsky Agrees to Seven-Year, $70 Million Contract With Panthers. Retrieved from https://www.si.com/nhl/2019/07/01/sergei-bobrovsky-contract-free-agency-panthers.

    TheScore. (2019). Calgary Flames @ Washington Capitals. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/events/21944.

    TheScore. (2019). Florida Panthers News & Stats. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/teams/13.

    TheScore. (2019). Washington Capitals News & Stats. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/teams/15.

  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Nashville Predators unveiled their 2020 Winter Classic jersey.

    • The jersey pays homage to the history of hockey in Nashville including the Dixie Flyers.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Edmonton Oilers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 1p EST Start Time

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    The Pittsburgh Penguins would play host to the Edmonton Oilers as they looked for their ninth win of the season, but it would be the Oilers striking first in the second period when Colby Cave scored his first of the season. Then in the third period Brian Dumoulin would score while shorthanded to tie the game and send it to overtime. However, it would be the Oilers taking this one on a Leon Draisaitl goal to defeat the Penguins 2-1.

     

    New York Rangers v. Nashville Predators – 2p EST Start Time

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    In Nashville, mere hours after unveiling their 2020 Winter Classic jersey, the Predators host the New York Rangers for an afternoon matinee. In the first period the Rangers would strike on a Filip Chytil marker to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Ryan Strome would grow the Rangers lead to two, but before the second was over Viktor Arvidsson would cut the Rangers lead back to one. However, it would not be enough as the Rangers would hold on to win 2-1.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Boston the Ottawa Senators come to town looking to take down the Bruins, but after going back and forth with the Bruins the first two periods, the Bruins would get a three goal third period to secure the victory. The Senators would get their goals from Anthony Duclair and Connor Brown, while the Bruins got goals from David Pastrnak (PPG), Patrice Bergeron, Danton Heinen, Brad Marchand (PPG), and Jake DeBrusk to secure a 5-2 win.

     

    New York Islanders v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Buffalo the Sabres would look to down their interstate rival New York Islanders, but Derick Brassard would score early in the first period to give the Islanders the 1-0 victory.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Florida Panthers would clip the Detroit Red Wings with four unanswered goals as Brett Connolly, Aleksander Barkov, and Jonathan Huberdeau (2 goals) would score for the Panthers for a 4-0 victory.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers would play a barn burner that would see both teams play to an eleven round shootout. The Maple Leafs would get goals from Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Spezza (First as a Leaf), and Mitch Marner, while the Flyers would get goals from Ivan Provorov (PPG), Claude Giroux (PPG), and Travis Sanheim. In the eleventh round of the shootout it would be Andreas Johnsson scoring the game winner for the Leafs as they take the 4-3 victory.

     

    New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Carolina the struggling New Jersey Devils come to town to face off with the Hurricanes. In the first two periods the two teams would trade three goals each with the Devils getting goals from Miles Wood, Jack Hughes, and Nico Hischier, while the Hurricanes got their goals from Warren Foegele, Teuvo Teravainen, and Erik Haula. However, in the third period the Devils would get goals from PK Subban and Damon Severson to secure a 5-3 victory.

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    Calgary Flames v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Columbus the Calgary Flames looked to burn down the Blue Jackets, and burn them they would as the Flames would score a goal per period and David Rittich would post a shutout for their victory. The Flames would get their goals from Sean Monahan, Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkachuk to secure the 3-0 lead.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Dallas Stars – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Dallas the Stars would dominate the Montreal Canadiens as they would get goals from Alexander Radulov (PPG), Denis Gurianov (even strength and PPG), and Miro Heiskanen. The Canadiens would get a late goal from Artturi Lehkonen, but it would be too little, too late as the Stars would defeat the Canadiens 4-1.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Minnesota the Wild would look for their fifth win of the season, but it would be the St. Louis Blues forcing overtime to take the victory from the Wild. The Wild would get goals from Marcus Foligno, Kevin Fiala, and Mats Zuccarello (PPG), while the Blues would get goals from Mackenzie MacEachern, Carl Gunnarsson, and Sammy Blais during regulation. Then in overtime Ryan O’Reilly would score the gmae winner to give the Blues the 4-3 win.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Coyotes would don their Kachinas once again as they took on the Colorado Avalnache, and it would be a howling time for the Coyotes as Darcy Kuemper would backstop his why to a shutout victory. The Coyotes would get goals from Christian Dvorak (PPG), Phil Kessel, and Conor Garland to secure the 3-0 victory.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vegas the Golden Knights would take on the Winnipeg Jets in a game that would require extra time. The Jets would get two goals from Mathieu Perreault (even strength and PPG), and a goal from Mark Scheifele, while the Knights got goals from Jonathan Marchessault (PPG), Max Pacioretty, and Nate Schmidt in regulation. Then in overtime Kyle Connor would score to secure the 4-3 victory for the Jets.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Vancouver Canucks would tame the Sharks. In the latter half of the third period the Sharks would get goals from Marc-Edouard Vlasic (SHG) and Evander Kane, but the Canucks would get two goals from Elias Pettersson (even strength and PPG), and goals from Brandon Sutter, Jake Virtanen, and Adam Gaudette to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canucks.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In Los Angeles the Kings and Chicago Blackhawks would renew their rivalry, and it would not disappoint as this game would require overtime. In regulation the Blackhawks would get goals from Dominik Kubalik, David Kampf, and Jonathan Toews, while the Kings got their goals from Kyle Clifford, Matt Roy, and Michael Amadio. Then in overtime it would be Drew Doughty scoring with 17 seconds left to give the Kings the 4-3 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The NHL announced that Jim Gregory has passed away.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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    In New Jersey the Lightning would outscore the JDevils with the 7-6 overtime victory that saw a Kyle Palmieri hat trick and an Ondrej Palat three point game. Scott’s Recap

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 730p EST Start Time

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    In Columbus the Edmonton Oilers come to town to visit the Blue Jackets, and it would be all Oilers to start as they would get goals from James Neal and Leon Draisaitl in the first period. Then in the second period Jujhar Khaira would score his first of the season and Draisaitl would score his second of the game for the commanding 4-0 lead. However, while on the powerplay the Jackets would finally get on the board with a Zach Werenski tally. However, after a scoreless third the Oilers would hold on to win 4-1.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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    In St. Louis after going through a scoreless first period the Blues would strike first on a Sammy Blais tally, but the Minnesota Wild would strike back as Mats Zuccarello would score his first as a Wild. Then in the third period Alex Pietrangelo would score his fifth of the season to give the Blues the 2-1 victory.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Colorado the Avalanche would get the jump on the Florida Panthers as they would get two goals in the first from Matt Nieto and Joonas Donskoi, but the Panthers would get a goal from Colton Sceviour to cut the Avalanche’s lead to one going into the first intermission. Then after a scoreless second period the Avalanche would grow their lead to two on a Nathan MacKinnon, but the Panthers would roar back with goals from Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau to tie the game at three and send it to overtime. Then in overtime Huberdeau would score his second of the game to complete the comeback and win the game for the Panthers 4-3.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Montreal Canadiens would get atleast a goal per period to take down the Coyotes. The Canadiens would get goals from Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Nick Cousins, and Jonathan Drouin, while the Coyotes lone goal would come from Jakob Chychrun as they would fall to the Canadiens 4-1.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In Los Angeles the Vancouver Canucks come to town to face the Kings, and it would be Brock Boeser scoring the hat trick (2 PPGs, 1 even strength) to lead the way for the Canucks. The Kings would get goals from Jeff Carter and Adrian Kempe in the first two periods, while the Canucks would also get a goal from Bo Horvat to have a 4-2 lead in the third period. However the Kings would get another goal from Jeff Carter, but Elia Pettersson would score on the powerplay to secure a 5-3 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 28th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 28th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 28th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The NHL announced the Three Stars of the Week for October 21st through 27th.
      • First Star – Brad Marchand (LW, Boston Bruins)
      • Second Star – Roman Josi (D, Nashville Predators)
      • Third Star – Brian Elliott (G, Philadelphia Flyers)

     

    • Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry has been suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for boarding Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington during the Heritage Classic on Saturday, October 26th.
      • Lowry is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the CBA, and will forfeit $71,138.22 in salary.

     

    • The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Brendan Perlini to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Alec Regula.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Arizona Coyotes v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Buffalo the Sabres would host the Arizona Coyotes, and in the first period it would be the Sabres striking early on the powerplay as Jack Eichel would score to gain the the 1-0 lead. Then Jeff Skinner would score a few minutes later to grown their lead to two, but the Coyotes would get one as Conor Garland would squeak the puck past Carter Hutton to cut the deficit to one heading into the first intermission. Then in the second period Carl Soderberg would tie the game at two on the powerplay, which would then be followed a scoreless third period and overtime to force a shootout. Then in the shootout it would be Nick Schmaltz scoring for the Coyotes to secure the 3-2 victory.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vancouver Canucks look to tame the Florida Panthers, and the first period would not disappoint for the Canucks. The Canucks would get goals from five different scorers in the first period as Brandon Sutter, Tim Schaller, Jake Virtanen, JT Miller, and Josh Leivo would all score for the Canucks to take a commanding lead into the first intermission. Brian Boyle would score his second of the season for the Panthers in the first period as well. In the second period the Panthers would continue to claw away at the Canucks lead as Mike Hoffman would score on the powerplay to cut the Canucks lead to three, but with 29 seconds left in the period JT Miller would score his second of the game to retake a four goal lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period the Canucks would get a goal from Brock Boeser to seal the deal with a 7-2 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

     

    News:

    Blackhawks Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch last night against the LA Kings, as he continues to struggle.

     

    Islanders will be without tough guy Matt Martin and Tom Kuhnhackl for four to six weeks. Martin crashed into the boards hurting his leg. While Kuhnhackl left after the first period Friday night with an undisclosed injury.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Florida Panthers v. Edmonton Oilers – 4p EST Start Time

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    Panthers look to continue their winning ways against the Oilers in Edmonton. The first period would see teams both exchange decent chances, but the score would remain 0-0 after one. All cylinders would be rolling in the second for the Panthers as they would score three goals in under 3 minutes of play to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Edmonton goalie Mike Smith would be pulled from the game in favor of Mikko Koskinen. Koskinen wouldn’t fair much better as the Panthers would score two more in the third and add an empty netter to seal the win. After being down 4-0, the Oilers would squeeze in two goals in hopes of sparking a comeback but fall short. Panthers would win the game 6-2.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Detroit Red Wings – 5p EST Start Time

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    Blues looking to recover from being shutout against the Red Wings in Detroit.  Period one would see Brayden Schenn and Zach Sanford of the Blues score goals 5 minutes apart to give the Blues a quick two-goal lead. In the second the Wings and Blues would exchange goals off the sticks of Filip Hronek and Ryan O’Reilly respectively to keep the two-goal lead after two periods. 3 goals in the third would spark the Detroit comeback as the Wings jumped in front 4-3. O’Reilly would strike again with under 5 minutes remaining this time on the powerplay to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Where David Perron would become the overtime hero and seal the 5-4 win for the Blues.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Ottawa Senators – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Sens look to stop the Sharks momentum while creating some of their own. Ottawa would jump out in front 6 minutes into the game on Connor Brown’s 1st of the season. The Sens would score another late in the first after Sharks Evander Kane would score on the powerplay to tie the game. 2-1 heading into the second, once again the Sens would score two more goals and the Sharks would sandwich one of their own in there. Sens Anthony Duclair would add a goal late in the third to seal the 5-2 win for the Sens.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

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    Flyers hoping to keep the lamp lit against the red hot Islanders. It looked like the Flyers were going to run away with this game early on as Jakub Voracek opened the scoring just over a minute into game. The Islanders would fire back with three goals of their own in the first, the Flyers would get one back just before the period would end. Period two would pick right up where the first one finished, Philadelphia would watch two more goals tickle the twine before 6 minutes would go by, bringing the Islanders lead to 5-2. Period three would see Flyers Claude Giroux score cutting the lead to 5-3 and that would the final.

     

    Boston Bruins v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

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    Bruins look to keep running over the competition as they come to New York to play the Rangers. Rangers forward Michael Haley would open the scoring in the first period and would bring to life the Perfection line. Over the next two period Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Alexandar Georgiev would face a combined 43 shots, as Brad Marchand (2 goals 3 assists), David Pastrnak (5 assists) and Patrice Bergeron (3 goals) would combine for 13 points in the four-goal second, and three-goal third for the Bruins. The Rangers would would score 3 themselves in the third period but it wouldn’t be enough to overcome seven goals from the Bruins on the night. Bruins would be happy as they walk away with a 7-4 victory.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p EST Start Time

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    Blackhawks looking to get things clicking as the Kings come to town. Dylan Strome, Alex DeBrincat and Robin Lehner would have games to never forget on this night. Strome would score twice and add an assist, DeBrincat would score once and add two assists in a four-goal 40 minutes. LA and Chicago would exchange third-period goals, while Lehner would put in a 39 save performance and only allow one goal in a 5-1 rout of the Kings.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 8p EST Start Time

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    Anaheim looked to dethrone the Knights in Vegas. After a big win in Colorado yesterday the Ducks looked to come into the back to back with some energy as Ryan Getzlaf would open the scoring just under five minutes in. This would awaken the Knights as the next 55 minutes would see 49 shots and five unanswered goals until the Ducks Adam Henrique would answer with a goal late in the game. As the Golden Knights would slay the Ducks a 5-2.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

     

    News:

    Dennis Seidenberg retires after 15 NHL Seasons

     

    Vladimir Tarasenko exits St.Louis vs LA with an Upper Body Injury

    https://twitter.com/HockeyFeedSTL/status/1187533838257401856

     

    Game Recaps:

    San Jose Sharks v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadMON Home

    Montreal looked to pick up a big win against the struggling Sharks, and in the first period, they would open the scoring courtesy of Nick Cousins 1st of the year. Evander Kane would kick start the offence for the Sharks by scoring with 0.55 seconds left in the first period on the power-play and then adding another five minutes into the second period once again on the power-play to give the Sharks a 2-1 advantage, in what would become a 4 goal second for the Sharks. The Canadiens would add one late in the second but it would be enough to make any sort of comeback, as the Canadiens would fall 4-2 to the Sharks.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadNYI Home

    The Islanders would open the scoring against the Coyotes early in the first with Derrick Brassard scoring just over a minute into the game. Michael Grabner would answer back midway through the period and the scoring would stay 1-1 until Josh Bailey would bury his 4th of the season just over fourteen minutes into the second. Anders Lee and Conor Garland would exchange goals in the third until Scott Mayfield would put the icing on the cake with an empty netter. Islanders would walk away from this game with a 4-2 win.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

    BUF RoadNYR Home

    Rangers were hoping to steal a game from the red hot Sabres and would strike third times in the first period, all within an 8 minutes window to jump out to 3-0 lead. The second period would see the Sabres strike twice with a Tony DeAngelo goal sandwiched in the middle to make it a 4-2 game after two periods. There would continue to be no stop from the Rangers tonight as they would add two more goals in the third period to make the final 6-2 Rangers.

     

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

    CAR RoadCLB Alt

    The Blue Jackets and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo came in with something to prove tonight against the Canes. Jackets would open the scoring with a goal from Alexander Texier just over three minutes into the game. The Canes would respond just over a minute later off the stick of Dougie Hamilton to tie the game at 1-1. The Canes would score two more goals in the first to stretch the lead to 3-1. The second period was a different story as goals by Ryan Murray and Sonny Milano would bring the Blue Jackets right back into this game at 2-2. The third would see no goals but many chances and the game would head to overtime where the Blue Jackets Speedster Cam Atkinson would put in the overtime winner. Blue Jackets would walk away with a 4-3 victory in overtime.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

    LA RoadSTL Home

    The Stanley Cup Champion St.Louis Blues were set to face off against the struggling LA Kings in St. Louis. Kings would open the scoring first thanks to Jeff Carter just before the 15-minute mark of the 1st. Vince Dunn would tie the game just over 3 minutes later on the powerplay, this would be the first of 3 powerplay goals in the game for the Blues. Just 3 minutes into the second Alex Iaffalo would score giving the Kings the 2-1 lead. The Blues would score twice in 1:40 courtesy of Alex Pietrangelo on the Powerplay and Robert Thomas, this would give the Blues their first lead of the night at 3-2. The Blues would add two more goals off the stick of Brayden Schenn in the third period, to run over the Kings 5-2.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    MIN RoadNAS Home

    The Wild looked to steal a win from Pekka Rinne and the Predators on Thursday night but seemingly ran into a brick wall. The first period would open with the Wild furiously peppering Pekka Rinne with 13 shots, yet they couldn’t solve the netminder. The first period would end with the score 0-0, and that’s where the Preds would take over. Preds would score 37 seconds into the 2nd period and then add another with less than 30 seconds left in the period, to make 2-0 after two periods. The third period would come and it would see the Preds score twice again to make it 4-0. Pekka Rinne would put ina 26 save effort for the shutout.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    PHI RoadCHI Home

    Flyer looking to gain some momentum against the lowly Blackhawks in Chicago. The game would open with the Flyer grabbing ahold of the game and never looking back. Flyers Oskar Lindblom would score the only goal in the first period, as the Flyers would take a 1-0 lead into the intermission. Claude Giroux would be the only goal scorer in the second period just 59 seconds in, to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. The first two periods would leave the Blackhawks with just 8 shots combined, while the Flyer had a 2 goal lead and 18 shots. The third period would bring about a more aggressive Blackhawks team as Brandon Saad would score a minute in. The third would see Chicago fire 16 shots at Brian Elliot but were only able to be him once. The Flyers would go on to score 2 more in the 3rd period and win 4-1.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadDAL Home

    The Ducks and Stars were ready for a goalies duel, with two of the leagues best goalies squaring off in Ben Bishop and John Gibson. Dallas Stars rookie Denis Guraniov would score two goals in the first period to give the Stars a 2-0 lead heading into the 2nd period. Ducks Max Comtois would score on the powerplay just over 4 minutes into the 2nd period to cut the lead in half. But that’s all the score that would come in this game as both goalies shut the door and never let another puck past them. Stars would squeak past the Ducks 2-1.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadCAL Home

    Flames looked to put themselves back on track at home, while the Panthers looked to keep their winning ways going. This game was not meant for the goaltenders at all. Calgary would open the score in the first with an Austin Czarnik goal on the powerplay and then the floodgates would open. The Second would see the Panthers score twice off the sticks of Huberdeau and Weegar, while the Flames would score in the middle of the two Panther goals courtesy of Matthew Tkachuk. 2-2 would be the score at the end of the second period. Flames Matthew Tkachuk and Captain Mark Giordano would both score respectively to open the 3rd period. The Panthers would storm back being down 4-2, scoring three of there own off the sticks of Josh Brown, Evgenii Dadonov, and Mark Pysyk to give the Panthers a 5-4 lead with five minutes remaining. Sam Bennett would send this game to overtime with his 2nd of the season with just under three minutes remaining in the game. Overtime would solve nothing but the shootout would see the Panthers miss both their shots while the Flames would score on theirs. Flames put out a spotty win against the Panthers 6-5

     

    Washington Capitals v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p EST Start Time

    WAS RoadEDM Home

    Oilers looking to start red hot, while the Caps look to find some consistency in holding leads. Darnell Nurse would open the scoring 13 minutes into the first to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. But the Caps would not lay down and take a loss. The Caps came out flying in the second period scoring 3 goals, including 2 from Captain Alex Ovechkin. This would put the Caps on top 3-1 heading into the 3rd period. The 3rd period would be the Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl show and another defensive third-period meltdown for the Caps. Both McDavid and Draisaitl would score to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Just 1:18 into the 3rd period Leon Draisaitl would take the feed from Connor McDavid and bury it. Oilers would walk out with a 4-3 Overtime victory over the Caps.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadBOS Home

    The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would renew their rivalry once again, this time in Boston as both teams look for their sixth win of the season. In the first period David Pastrnak would score a sneaky one for his 10th of the season on the powerplay. Then in the second period Kasperi Kapanen would get on the board for the Leafs to tie the game, but less than two minutes later Brad Marchand would strike to retake the lead for the Bruins. However, Alexander Kerfoot would score on the powerplay to tie the game back up at two. Then in the third period the Bruins would get a pair of goals from Brett Ritchie and Par Lindholm to secure a 4-2 victory over the Leafs.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadBUF Home

    In Buffalo the Sabres play host to the San Jose Sharks, and it would be the Sharks swimming all over the Sabres as they would get goals from Dylan Gambrell (first career NHL goal) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic to take a 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Jack Eichel would score for the Sabres while on the powerplay, then with 31 seconds left in the period Sam Reinhart would tie the game at two. Then in the third period Jeff Skinner would score 45 seconds into the game for the Sabres to take the lead, but Erik Karlsson would score his first of the season to tie the game and send it to overtime, which would see Jack Eichel score his second of the game to give the Sabres the 4-3 victory.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

    PIT RoadFLA Home

    In Florida the Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals in the second. first it would be the Panthers striking with a Noel Acciari marker, then the Penguins would strike with a Teddy Blueger tally, but then the Panthers would strike back with a Denis Malgin goal to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Patric Hornqvist would score for the Penguins, but the Panthers would get goals from Jonathan Huberdeau and Frank Vatrano to secure a 4-2 victory for the Panthers.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadNYR Home

    At the legendary Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would take on the Arizona Coyotes. In the first period the Coyotes would get the lone strike as Lawson Crouse would score his second of the season. Then in the second period Anthony DeAngelo would score his second of the season to tie the game at one, but late in the period both teams would trade powerplay goals as both Alex Goligoski and DeAngelo (his second of the game) would make this a 2-2 game heading into the second intermission. After a scoreless third period it would be the Coyotes striking in overtime as Christian Dvorak scoring his fourth of the season to give the Coyotes the 3-2 victory.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadDET Home

    In Detroit the Red Wings would take on the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Anthony Mantha would strike for the Wings on the powerplay for the lone tally of the period. In the second period the Wings would get the lone goal from Dennis Cholowski to gain the 2-0 lead, but in the third period the Canucks would score five unanswered goals to take the victory. The Canucks would get a hat trick from captain Bo Horvat (2 PPGs, and an even strength goal), as well as goals from Jake Virtanen and Tim Schaller to secure the victory 5-2.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadNAS Home

    In Nashville the Predators look to feast on the Anaheim Ducks, and the first period would look good for the Predators as Roman Josi would score on the powerplay followed by a Colton Sissons tally to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission.  Then in the second period the Predators would score two more goals as Rocco Grimaldi and Mattias Ekholm (SHG) would get on the board to expand the lead to four. Then in the third period the ducks would finally get on the board as Ryan Getzlaf would score his third of season, but the Predators would with two more goals as Viktor Arvidsson and Calle Jarnkrok would tally to give the Predators the 6-1 victory.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadMIN Home

    In Minnesota the Wild would smother the Edmonton Oilers in the first period as they would strike three times in the first period. The Wild would get back to back goals from Eric Staal, and then a powerplay goal from Brad Hunt to take the 3-0 lead into the first intermission. Then the Wild would shut the door the following two periods as they would go on to win 3-0.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

    LA RoadWIN Home

    In Winnipeg the Los Angeles Kings look to ground the Jet, but in the first period we would see both teams trade goals as Austin Wagner would score for the Kings, then Kyle Connor would strike for the Jets as they head into the first intermission tied at one. Then in the second period the two teams would trade goals again as Kurtis MacDermid would score for the Kings, and Nikolaj Ehlers would respond for the Jets. Then in the third period Anze Kopitar would score the lone goal of the period to give the Kings the 3-2 victory.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadCHI Home

    In Chicago the Blackhawks would host the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Kirby Dach would score his first career NHL goal in his second career game to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. However, after a scoreless second period, in the third period the Knights would strike when Nick Holden would score with 93 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Then in the shootout it would be Shea Theodore scoring the winning goal in the third round to give the Golden Knights the 2-1 victory.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

    WAS RoadCAL Home

    John Carlson would score 2 goals to reach 20 points and lead the Washington Capitals over the Calgary Flames 5-3. TXHT Recap

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Nico Hischier to a seven year contract extension with an AAV of $7.25mil. Scott’s TXHT Breakdown

    https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1185284437971472385?s=20

     

    • The Washington Capitals re-assigned defenseman Martin Fehervary to Hershey of the AHL.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Vancouver Canucks v. New Jersey Devils – 1p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadNJ Home

    Scott recaps the Devils 1-0 victory over the Canucks that saw Jack Hughes score his first career goal while playing against his brother Quinn. Scott’s Recap

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. St. Louis Blues – 3p EST Start Time

    MON RoadSTL Alt

    In St. Louis the Blues take on the Montreal Canadiens, but it would be the Canadiens taking it to the Blues in this one to start. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Jaden Schwartz would score for the Blues, while Jordan Weal woiuld score on the powerplay for the Canadiens. Then in the second period the Canadiens would score three unanswered goals as Brendan Gallagher would score six seconds into the period followed by a powerplay goal by Jonathan Drouin, and Nick Suzuki’s second goal of the season for a commanding 4-1 lead. In the third period the Blues would get a late marker from David Perron, But 15 seconds later Shea Weber would score to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canadiens.

     

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

    BOS RoadTOR Home

    In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada the Maple Leafs host their Original Six rival Boston Bruins that would not disappoint. In the first period the Leafs would get goals from Morgan Rielly and Dmytro Timashov (first career goal) to take a 2-0 lead, but with 21 seconds left in the period Jake DeBrusk would score for the Bruins to cut the deficit to one. Then after a scoreless second period both teams would trade goals in the first three minutes of the third period starting with Danton Heinen scoring on the powerplay for the Bruins to tie the game, then Alexander Kerfoot to retake the retake the lead fort he Leafs. However, David Pastrnak would tie the game at three to send the game into overtime. But in overtime it would be Mitch Marner scoring in the latter half of the overtime period to secure the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

    COL RoadTB Alt

    In Tampa Bay the Lightning would feel the offensive onslaught of the Colorado Avalanche as Tyson Jost would score his first career hat trick with a first period goal, and two second period goals. Plus a goal from Gabriel Landeskog in the second period to grow their lead. Yanni Gourde would score the lone goal for the Lightning in the first period. Then in the third period Nazem Kadri would score to give the Avalanche a commanding four goal lead. The Lightning would respond with a Victor Hedman goal, but the Avalanche would respond right away with a Mikko Rantanen goal to secure a 6-2 victory.

     

    Dallas Stars v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

    DAL RoadPHI Alt

    The Philadelphia Flyers return home for a matchup with the struggling Dallas Stars, and the Flyers would strike in the first 43 seconds of the game with a Sean Couturier goal to take the quick lead, but it would be the Stars taking over from there as Roope Hintz would score his sixth of the season and Esa Lindell would score on the powerplay to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then after a scoreless second period Corey Perry would score his first as a Dallas Star to give the Stars a two goal lead. Then with the Flyers goalie pulled Miro Heiskanen would score on the empty netter to seal the Stars second win of the season 4-1.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadPIT Alt

    In Pittsburgh the Penguins play host to the Vegas Golden Knights, and after a scoreless second period Paul Stastny would score on the powerplay for his fourth of the season to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the third period the Knights would get goals from William Karlsson (SHG) and Mark Stone to secure a 3-0 victory over the Penguins.

     

    New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

    NYI RoadCLB Home

    In Columbus the Blue Jackets would face the New York Islanders, and in the first period the Islanders would get goals from Matthew Barzal and Michael Dal Colle, but the Jackets would get a goal from Seth Jones as the Islanders would take the 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Boone Jenner would score to tie the game at two, and after a scoreless third period this game would go to overtime. In overtime the Islanders would only need 33 seconds as Brock Nelson would score to secure the victory over the Blue Jackets 3-2.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Arizona Coyotes – 7p EST Start Time

    OTT RoadARI Alt

    Back in their Kachinas at home the Arizona Coyotes would host the Ottawa Senators. In the first period the Coyotes would get goals from Kyle Capobianco (first career goal) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to take a two goal lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Senators would get goals from Vladislav Namestnikov (SHG) and Chris Tierney (PPG) to tie the game, but Conor Garland would take the Coyotes lead back. Then in the third period Carl Soderberg on the powerplay would give the Coyotes their two goal lead back, and Lawson Crouse would score to secure the Coyotes a 5-2 win.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadNAS Home

    In Nashville the Florida Panthers would take it to the Predators as they would score two goals in the second period after a scoreless first. The Panthers would get goals from Denis Malgin (PPG) and Brett Connolly to gain the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period the Predators would turn things around and get goals from Roman Josi and Kyle Turris (PPG) to tie the game and send it to overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of overtime it would be Vincent Trocheck scoring the lone goal of the shootout to give the Panthers the 3-2 victory.

     

    Calgary Flames v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p EST Start Time

    CAL RoadLA Alt

    In Los Angeles the Kings look to put out the Calgary Flames, and they would get a good start at doing so with a first period tally from Tyler Toffoli. Then in the second period the Kings would strike again as Jeff Carter would strike 16 seconds into the period to take the 2-0 lead. Then about five minutes later Anze Kopitar would score while shorthanded , and a few minutes after that Ilya Kovalchuk would score on the powerplay to extend their lead. The Flames would get a late goal from Mikael Backlund in the third period, but it would not be enough as the Kings would hold on for the 4-1 victory.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

    BUF RoadSJ Alt

    As the Buffalo Sabres continue their road trip out west they take on the San Jose Sharks who look to go into stealth mode against the Sabres. However, it would be the Sabres striking first on a Marcus Johansson marker to take the 1-0 lead. However, late in the period while on the powerplay Timo Meier would score to tie the game at one. Then late in the second period the Sabres would strike as Casey Mittlestadt would score his third of the season to to regain the Sabres lead. Then in the third period the Sharks would strike on the powerplay with a Tomas Hertl goal 44 seconds into the period, but Jeff skinner would score his fifth of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres. However, the sharks would not go away as Marcus Sorenson would score seconds later to tie the game at three. But the Sabres would be determined to win this one as Zemgus Girgensons would score his first of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres and secure the victory at 4-3.

     

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