Today is Friday, November 9th, 2018, and these are your news and notes…
In action yesterday, there were nine contests…
Vancouver had eight goals in a contest for the first time in nearly a decade in the win over Boston at TD Garden last night.
The @Canucks scored eight goals in a game for the first time since Nov. 14, 2009 at COL. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/p7dCMM8lOy
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
Florida’s Mike Hoffman extended his point scoring streak to 10 games when he registered two assists in the Panthers 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Mike Hoffman collected a second-period assist to become the fourth different player in @FlaPanthers franchise history to record a point streak of at least 10 games. #NHLStats #EDMvsFLA pic.twitter.com/nMeMS6YMfo
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
PHILADELPHIA 5, Arizona 4 (OT)
Despite the Philadelphia Flyers win in overtime over the Arizona Coyotes, Arizona is the second team to have nine shorthanded goals in 14 games since 1933-34.
They share the record with the 1975-76 St. Louis Blues franchise.
The @ArizonaCoyotes are the second NHL team to record 9 shorthanded goals within their first 14 games of a season (since 1933-34 when the stat became official).
The 1975-76 Blues also scored 9 SHG in 14 GP. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/32acGYZGbA
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
The Buffalo Sabres would win on an overtime goal by Rasmus Ristolainen, the fourth in franchise history in regular-season play by a defenceman.
Most regular-season overtime goals by defensemen, @BuffaloSabres franchise history:
4 — @rasmrist55
3 — Tyler Myers
3 — Phil Housley#NHLStats #BUFvsMTL pic.twitter.com/KQn0hjEVv4— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
Vegas’ fourth line would power the team through a hard-fought win over the Ottawa Senators and earn the season-sweep.
really brought our eh? game tonighthttps://t.co/mwielcqIZk
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 9, 2018
The Tampa Bay Lightning for the second straight season have 25 points through 16 games or less with the win over the Islanders last night.
The 2018-19 season marked the second straight campaign in which the @TBLightning recorded 25 points through 16 games or less. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/BM9tQFP5wX
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
Despite being down by four, Chicago’s comeback in the contest fell short when they were defeated by Carolina in the debut for Chicago’s new bench boss, Jeremy Colliton.
#Blackhawks dug themselves a 4-0 hole, battled back but eventually fell 4-3 to the visiting Carolina Hurricanes: https://t.co/Vmd8E4kH2m
— Chris Wescott (@TheChrisWescott) November 9, 2018
San Jose’s Brent Burns became the fourth member in team history to record at least 20 points in 16 or fewer team games last night.
Brent Burns became the fourth player in @SanJoseSharks franchise history to record at least 20 points in 16 or fewer team games.
The others:
Patrick Marleau – 2009-10
Joe Thornton – 2009-10
Owen Nolan – 1999-00
#NHLStats pic.twitter.com/7RFc45BtpS— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
Joe Thornton would, in fact, play in his 1500th NHL game, the most ever for a number one overall pick in League history.
Jumbo certainly has put his time in. 1,500 games to be exact.
Congrats on the milestone. 👏 #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/wUjY39vJWf
— NHL (@NHL) November 9, 2018
-Minnesota’s Zach Parise registered his 700th career point and leads all active U.S. born players with 339 goals.
Zach Parise, who registered his 700th career point Thursday, leads all active U.S.-born players in goals (339). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/1euxOX4Nyv
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 9, 2018
There are six games on tap tonight…
In NHL news,
-The Washington Capitals will host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness night.
💜 The #CapsFightCancer auction benefiting @flashesofhope, @LLSNatCap, @WishMidAtlantic and @PanCANDC ends TONIGHT! 💜
Make a donation or bid now on the @handbid app or at https://t.co/Y3RwIxt2XE. pic.twitter.com/kyXALjWglN
— MSE Foundation (@MSEFndn) November 9, 2018
#CapsFightCancer GAMEDAY!
Help support our efforts as tonight we take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at @CapitalOneArena. Auction and donation information: https://t.co/D5J3W1y0CK #ALLCAPS #CapsJackets pic.twitter.com/WD3R5gSxrD
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 9, 2018
-Yesterday, the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks unveiled the jerseys that they will wear for the 2019 NHL Winter Classic.
There is more on the unveiling here: 2019 NHL Winter Classic Jerseys unveiled
-With the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame induction happening Monday night, the new inductees received the rings as a part of festivities.
New bling 💍 #HHOF2018 pic.twitter.com/oamOf5FVqe
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) November 9, 2018
Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the New Jersey Devils in the annual Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Scotiabank Arena.
There will be more on the Hall of Fame induction ceremony Tuesday.
-The Chicago Blackhawks and 2018 first round pick, defenceman Nicolas Beaudin, agreed to a three-year, entry level deal.
Beaudin will remain with the QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltiguers.
Defenseman Nicolas Beaudin inks a 3-year entry-level deal ($1,166,700 AAV) that runs through the 2020-21 season with the #Blackhawks!
He’ll remain with the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL. https://t.co/MCxvrQOvw3
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 9, 2018
-Vegas Golden Knights D Nate Schmidt, who is still suspended for a violation of the League’s Substance Abuse Policy, participated in practice earlier today.
Nate Schmidt's first practice back with us was
⚡️ E L E C T R I C ⚡️https://t.co/HsqZGtJtLW
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 9, 2018
Also with the Golden Knights, the team today announced that they will hold their Military Appreciation night on November 14th.
The Golden Knights will host Military Appreciation night on November 14!https://t.co/wxzItvIqgm
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 9, 2018
-John Carlson of the Washington Capitals will miss tonight’s contest. In a corresponding move, the Washington Capitals recalled Jonas Siegenthaler from the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears.
With John Carlson out, Hershey prospect Jonas Siegenthaler gets the nod from the Capitals. #ALLCAPS #CapsJackets https://t.co/nMiiK3Ub7X
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 9, 2018
-The Montreal Canadiens announced earlier today that Tomas Plekanec has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buying out his contract.
Habs players were met with some heavy news at practice on Friday with the announcement that Tomas Plekanec and the Canadiens were parting ways.
READ-> https://t.co/uwa9eLXfkn #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 9, 2018
Team says it was a "mutual agreement" with Plekanec. He played 1,001 #NHL games, all but 17 of them with Montréal.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) November 9, 2018
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