Today is Thursday, November 22nd, 2018, and these are your news and notes.
There were 14 games on the NHL schedule yesterday.
Stretch out, warm up and be ready. This is going to be fun. https://t.co/P648CaMoJ1 pic.twitter.com/HDxR6J0c1H
— NHL (@NHL) November 21, 2018
Kyle Palmieri became the eighth player in franchise history to have at least 12 goals in the first 20 team games of the season.
Kyle Palmieri became the eighth different player in @NJDevils / Rockies / Scouts franchise history to record 12+ goals in the first 20 GP of a season. #NHLStats #MTLvsNJD pic.twitter.com/t0uIi6eS8x
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Montreal Canadiens Max Domi has 11 consecutive games with at least a point, tied for fourth with two other players for the longest such streak as a member of the Canadiens.
Max Domi became the sixth player in @CanadiensMTL history to record a point streak of 11 games or longer in his first season with the franchise. #NHLStats #MTLvsNJD pic.twitter.com/y0dRLaGZUf
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Filip Chytil became the seventh teenager to score a goal in at least five consecutive team games since the 2005-06 season last night.
Filip Chytil became the seventh different teenager since 2005-06 to score a goal in at least five consecutive team games. #NHLStats #NYRvsNYI pic.twitter.com/K4GtEEqo1r
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Rangers G Alexandar Georgiev became the 16th different goalie to register a shutout for the franchise and the first in over 40 years against the Islanders when Doug Soetaert achieved the mark.
Alexandar Georgiev became the 16th different rookie goaltender to record a shutout for the @NYRangers, and just the second to do so for the club against the Islanders (joining Doug Soetaert on Feb. 6, 1977). #NHLStats #NYIvsNYR pic.twitter.com/4lb8Srmjj7
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
The Pittsburgh Penguins recorded points for the 15th straight time against Western Conference games last night against the Dallas Stars.
The @penguins extended their point streak against Western Conference clubs to 15 games (13-0-2) dating to Jan. 25, 2018, outscoring opponents 68-31 over that span. #NHLStats #DALvsPIT pic.twitter.com/lp83T3F1aa
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Andreas Athanasiou would score twice in the contest, including the game-winner, to snap a seven game losing streak against the Boston Bruins in the win last night.
Trending: #RedWings finally tame Bruins, 3-2, in overtime; Athanasiou nets two, including game-winner; Howard stones Pastrnak.
📝: https://t.co/jmSjgkycK5 pic.twitter.com/vaBbG3HrFH
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 22, 2018
The OT winner! #LGRW https://t.co/t9q4mOPUBf
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 22, 2018
Mike Hoffman would register another game in where he registers at least one point for the 17th consecutive contest, the fifth most for a player while a member of a new team.
Mike Hoffman became just the fifth player in NHL history to record a point streak of at least 17+ games with a new club. #NHLStats #FLAvsTBL pic.twitter.com/76r1gEcCdQ
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
The Washington Capitals won their eighth consecutive game against the Chicago Blackhawks in home contests last night.
The @Capitals recorded their eighth straight home win vs. Chicago (including the Winter Classic game at Nationals Park), a run that began Oct. 11, 2008. #NHLStats #CHIvsWSH pic.twitter.com/ViFJLOczk6
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
TXHT has your recap of the Chicago Blackhawks at the Washington Capitals at the following link.
Game Recap – 11/21/2018 – Chicago Blackhawks v. Washington Capitals
Buffalo won their seventh consecutive win last night when they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers.
Seven straight wins.
The @BuffaloSabres are now one point shy of first place in the Eastern Conference. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/iLiukokmzM
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1065448617257902080
Carolina Hurricanes Justin Williams became the ninth player in NHL history to record at least 100 goals and a Stanley Cup with two different franchises in the win over the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.
Justin Williams (103 w/ LAK, 100 w/ CAR) became the ninth player in NHL history to score 100+ career regular-season goals with multiple clubs and capture at least one #StanleyCup with each franchise. #NHLStats #TORvsCAR pic.twitter.com/JLUSlbOV2e
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs became the fifth player in franchise history and the first in the NHL’s Modern Era, since the 1943-44 season, to have at least 11 goals in the franchises first 11 road games last night.
John Tavares became the 5th different player in @MapleLeafs franchise history and first in the modern era (1943-44) to score 11+ goals through his teams first 11 road games. The others:
Babe Dye (3x)
Reg Noble (2x)
Corb Denneny
Busher Jackson #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Nlj4asLV1a— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
TXHT’s Toronto Maple Leafs contributor Steve Gardiner has your preview and recap of the contest between the Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes at the following page.
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Carolina Hurricanes – 21/11/2018 – Game Day Preview and Recap
📰 An instant look at #mnwild’s 6-4 win over Ottawa: https://t.co/jgpyDpsKa3 pic.twitter.com/LIETGeVAdh
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 22, 2018
Matt Dumba would score his 10th goal of the season, the most for a defenceman through 22 games played of a season since the 1989-90 season.
Defensemen to tally 10 or more goals through his teams first 22 GP of a season (Since 1989-90):
Jeff Brown – 1992-93 (STL)
Gary Suter – 1995-96 (CHI)
Al MacInnis – 1997-98 (STL)
Shea Weber – 2008-09 (NSH) @matt_dumba – 2018-19 (MIN) #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/AsfudmyD5L— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
In the three-goal win over the St. Louis Blues, the Nashville Predators would score two shorthanded goals, the sixth such occurrence. It was also the first time that feat happened since March 13, 2018 against the Winnipeg Jets.
The #Preds scored two shorthanded goals tonight – it was the sixth time in franchise history they've done so (last: March 13, 2018 vs. Winnipeg).
— Nashville Predators PR (@PredsPR) November 22, 2018
Vegas Golden Knights Max Pacioretty registered his 11th overtime goal last night in the win over the Arizona Coyotes. The 11th overtime goal is tied with three other players for the fourth most in the regular season since the 2008-09 season.
Most regular season overtime goals since 2008-09:
17 – @ovi8
13 – @Bmarch63
13 – @JeffCarter_77
11 – Max Pacioretty
* 3 others tied at 11#NHLStats pic.twitter.com/cX3cQnUCYZ— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
The Calgary Flames became the fourth team in history to score five or more goals in the first period of consecutive games last night in the win over the Winnipeg Jets last night.
ICYMI: The @NHLFlames became the fourth team in NHL history to scored five or more goals in the first period of consecutive games. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/SbWb1y95NY
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Anaheim Ducks G John Gibson won his 100th NHL career contest in a 25 saves performance.
Gibson reached the 100 win mark faster than anyone else in the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim/Anaheim Ducks 25-year history of the franchise.
John Gibson. 25 saves. 100th career win. #NHLStats #VANvsANA pic.twitter.com/pxNGLg9GPN
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
Colorado Avalanche G Seymon Varlamov would win his 200th NHL career game in the win over the Los Angeles Kings last night.
Tonight was fun!#GoAvsGo https://t.co/jm3VSjUHoF
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 22, 2018
THANKFUL.#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/OmW6diu5aO
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 22, 2018
Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen would register two assists to bring his total two 26 on the season, one behind Michel Goulet for the most in franchise history in the teams first 21 games.
NHL scoring leader Mikko Rantanen continued his brilliance Wednesday, chipping in 2 assists for the @Avalanche vs LAK. With it, his 21-game start ranks 2nd on this franchise list pic.twitter.com/eDUSvnTHxh
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) November 22, 2018
Today there are no games on the NHL schedule.
NHL action will resume tomorrow with 15 games on the schedule, kicking off with the NHL Thanksgiving Showdown between the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. ET.
In NHL news…
Newly inducted Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis was on hand in Tampa Bay for the ceremonial puck drop before the Tampa Bay Lightning took on the Florida Panthers last night.
🎶 Louie, Louie! 🎶
A legendary puck drop to start tonight off. #FLAvsTBL https://t.co/9dhKhhYUMT
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 22, 2018
Nashville Predators Nick Bonino would play in his 500th NHL career game last night against the St. Louis Blues.
Game #500 for #13 tonight. Congrats @NickBonino!#Preds | #STLvsNSH pic.twitter.com/b37GsRd9pm
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) November 22, 2018
Wednesday’s contest marked the second time in which 12 contests were won by the home teams.
Wednesday marked the second day in NHL history to feature 12 wins by the home team.
The other instance came on Oct. 15, 2016 when home teams won 12 of 13 games: https://t.co/PdDEmLGsnD #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/RwSLp0j45D
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 22, 2018
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