It would be a busy Thursday night of action in the NHL as we would be treated to 12 games which would feature some fun matchups.
NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 19th, 2023
News
- The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell from Hershey of the AHL.
- The Capitals also placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on IR.
NEWS | The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). In addition, the Capitals have placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on IR. https://t.co/o8mAvi0q4a
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 19, 2023
Game Recaps
Calgary Flames v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
- In Buffalo, the Sabres welcome the Flames to Western New York for the lone time this season and in the first period Calgary takes the 1-0 lead when Jonathan Huberdeau scores his second goal of the season but then Buffalo responds with Erik Johnson’s first of the year to tie the contest 1-1. Then, Walker Duehr’s first goal of the year gives the Flames the lead once again but Tage Thompson’s first of the year ties the game once again for the Sabres. After the scoreless second period, Blake Coleman’s goal, his first of the season, gives Calgary the lead once again but then JJ Peterka’s second of the year gives Buffalo yet another tied up game. Then, Adam Ruzicka’s second goal on the season gives the Flames the 4-3 win over the Sabres.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET
- In South Florida, the Panthers host the Maple Leafs and in the first period Florida gets a pair of goals when Kevin Stenlund nets his first of the year and then Oliver Ekman-Larsson scores his first of the year to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead. In the second, Toronto gets on the board when Mitchell Marner nets a power play goal, his first goal of the season. Then in the third period, Sam Reinhart’s fourth goal of the year, a shorthanded and empty net goal, gives the Panthers the 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Nashville Predators v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York City, the Rangers host the Predators for the lone time this season and in the first period Nashville gets a pair of goals from Cole Smith to give the Preds the 2-0 lead. In the second, Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg each score a power play goal, their second and first goal on the season respectively, to give Nashville the commanding 4-0 lead. But then, Adam Fox gets New York on the board with his first of the year on the power play. However, the New York comeback will fall short as the Predators take down the Rangers with the 4-1 victory.
Vancouver Canucks v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa Bay, the Lightning host the Cancuks and in the first period Nicolas Paul’s third of the year on the Lightning power play gives the Bolts the 1-0 lead. In the second, Brock Boeser’s fifth of the year, just 14 seconds into the period, ties the contest at one goal a piece. Then, Tyler Myers scores his first of the year as the Canucks take the 2-1 lead. Then, Michael Eyssimont’s first of the year will tie the game for Tampa Bay and then Nikita Kucherov’s third of the year gives the lead back to Tampa Bay. As this contest shifts to the third, Nikita Kucherov scores his second of the night, a power play goal, to give Tampa Bay the 4-2 lead but then Vancouver’s J.T. Miller goes on to score his second goal of the year. However, Tampa Bay escapes as the Lightning get the 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Edmonton Oilers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 730p ET
- In South Philadelphia, the Flyers host the Oilers and in the first period Joel Farabee’s second of the year give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second, Cam Atkinson socres his second of the year to put Philadelphia up 2-0 but then Zach Hyman’s second of the year brings Edmonton within a goal. Then, Sean Walker’s first of the year, on a Phialdelphia power play, give the Flyers the 3-1 lead. Then in the third, Cam Atkinson’s second of the night gives the Flyers the 4-1 lead and win over the Oilers.
Los Angeles Kings v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET
- In Minnesota, the Wild look to knock the crowns of the Kings and in the first period Los Angeles would take the 1-0 lead with Carl Grundstrom’s second of the year however Minnesota ties the contest when Connor Dewar nets his second of the year. Then, Kirill Kaprizov’s second of the year gives Minnesota the 2-1 lead but then Vladislav Gavrikov’s second of the year ties the game for the Kings. Then, Pierre-Luc Dubois strikes with a pair of goals to give Los Angeles the 4-2 lead. After a scoreless second, Trevor Moore scores his fourth of the year to give the Kings the three goal lead but then Joel Eriksson Ek score his fourth to bring Minnesota within two. Then, Adrian Kempe scores an empty netter, good for his first goal of the season to put the Kings up three and then Blake Lizzote scores an empty netter of his own, while shorthanded, as the Kings breeze by the Wild for the 7-3 win.
Arizona Coyotes v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues welcome the Coyotes to town and in the first Arizona takes the 1-0 lead with Nick Bjugstad’s first of the year, while on the man advantage. In the second, Clayton Keller scores his second of the year to put the Coyotes up 2-0 but then Jakub Vrana scores hids first of the year to bring the Blues within a goal. Then Michael Carcone scores his first of the year to put Arizona up two and then Nick Schmaltz second of the year gives the Coyotes the 4-1 lead. In the third, Jason Zucker’s power play goal, his first goal of the year, put Arizona up four but the Sammy Blais first of the season cuts the Arizona lead to three. Then, Sean Durzi’s second of the year on a Arizona power play gives the Coyotes a 6-2 win over the Blues.
Vegas Golden Knights v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
- In Winnipeg, the Jets host the defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights and in the first Winnipeg takes the 1-0 lead Alex Iafallo scores his second of the year but then Vegas gets on the board thanks to Jonathan Marchessault’s second goal of the year on the man advantage. In the second, Vegas takes the 2-1 lead when Brett Howden scores his first of the year and then the Golden Knights take the two goal advantage when Alec Martinez scores his first of the season. Then, Winnipeg’s Cole Perfeti nets his first to bring the Jets within a goal. IN the third, Alex Iafallo nets his second of the night on the Winnipeg man advantage to tie the contest but then Jack Eichel scores his tird of the night on the Vegas man advantage to make it a 4-3 Vegas lead and then Nicolas Roy’s second of the year, an empty netter, gives the Golden Knights the 5-3 win over the Jets
Late Games
- Dallas Stars v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
- Carolina Hurricanes v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Colorado Avalanche – 1030p ET
- Boston Bruins v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- CAL v. CLB – 7p ET
- NJ v. NYI – 730p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Meet the guy with a truck full of rentable Wild jerseys near Xcel Energy Center (Sports Illustrated)
- The Chris Johnston Show: A Decentralized Draft? (SDPN)
- Insider Trading: Jets’ attendance creates growing concerns (TSN)
- Johnston: What I’m hearing about Phil Kessel, other unsigned NHL free agents (The Athletic – $)
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