On the night before the Heritage Classic in Edmonton, there were nine games that took take place across the NHL.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 28th, 2023
News
- The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has suspended Buffalo D Connor Clifton for two games for an Illegal Check to the Head of New Jersey F Nico Hischier. Per the terms of the suspension according to the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Clifton will also be forfeiting $34,722.22. That money will go into the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Buffalo’s Connor Clifton has been suspended for two games for an Illegal Check to the Head of New Jersey’s Nico Hischier. https://t.co/0iq6P9WPgP
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 28, 2023
- Canada Post unveiled a commorative stamp honouring ther legacy and life of the NHL’s first Black player, Willie O’Ree, as part of the NHL’s Heritage Classic festivities. The stamps are now available to pre-order and will be available to purchase at Canada Post offices beginning October 30.
Canada Post has issued a new commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) October 28, 2023
Details: https://t.co/iCi3IR2NLa #HeritageClassic pic.twitter.com/z2PXA30eKs
- Joe Thornton has announced his retirement from the NHL. Thornton played in 1,714 games and amassed 1,539 points (430 goals, 1109 assists). Thornton also won the Art Ross trophy as well as the Hart trophy.
Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 24 seasons: https://t.co/QodZtIOeGr
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) October 29, 2023
Game Recaps
Anaheim Ducks v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers welcomed the Ducks to town and in the first Anaheim got two goals when Ryan Strome scored his second and then Frank Vatrano scores his sixth on an Anaheim power play. In the second, the Ducks took the 3-0 lead when Frank Vatrano scored his second of the contest and then Adam Henrique scored his first of the year as the Ducks took the 4-0 lead. Then, Philadelphia would get on the board with a pair of goals from Cam Atkinson and Travis Konecny. As the contest moved to the third, Trevor Zegras scored his first on an Anaheim power play and then Brett Leason scored his second to give Anaheim the 6-2 lead. Then, Frank Vatrano completed the hat trick but then Joel Farabee scored for the Flyers. However, the Ducks would fly by the Flyers for the 7-4 win.
Seattle Kraken v. Florida Panthers – 6p ET
- In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Kraken and in the first Seattle would take the 1-0 lead when Jared McCann scored his fourth of the season, In the second, Seattle took the 2-0 lead with Eeli Tolvanen’s first of the season but then Florida got ono the baord when Gustav Forsling scored his first of the season on a Panthers power play. Then, Matthew Tkachuk scored his first of the season as the Panthers tied the contest 2-2. In the third, Nick Cousins scored his first as the Panthers would down the Kraken 3-2.
Detroit Red Wings v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In an Original Six matchup in Boston, the Bruins hosted the Red Wings and in the first period, Boston took the 1-0 lead when Pavel Zacha scored a power play goal, his second goal of the season and then the B’s took the 2-0 lead with a goal from Charlie McAvoy. After a scoreless second, Detroit got on the board when Joe Veleno scores his fifth of the season but then David Pastrnak scored a pair of goals, one on a penalty shot and the other on an empty Detroit net, as the Bruins got back in the win column with the 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
- In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Islanders and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Kyle Palmieri scored his third of the year. After a scoreless second, Matt Martin scored his first of the year as the Islanders shutout the Blue Jackets 2-0.
Winnipeg Jets v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal, the Canadiens hosted fellow Canadian bretheren in the Jets and in the first Winnipeg took the 1-0 lead with a penalty shot from Adam Lowry. However, Montreal would get on the board when Justin Barron scored his third of the season. Then in the second, Adam Lowry scored his second of the evening followed by Nino Niederreiter scoring his second as the Jets took the 3-1 lead, but then Sean Monahan would score a power play goal for Montreal cutting the Winnipeg lead to one. Then in the third, Joel Armia’s first of the year tied the contest for Montreal. After a scoreless overtime session, Montreal’s Nick Suzuki scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Canadiens complete the comeback and get the 4-3 win over the Jets.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Nashville Predators – 7p ET
- In Music City, the Predators would welcome the Maple Leafs for the lone time this season and in the first period, Toronto took the 1-0 lead when William Nylander scored a power play goal, his sixth goal of the season, but then Ryan O’Reilly scored a power play goal of his own, his third goal of the year, to tie the contest. In the second period, Toronto re-took the lead with Mark Giordano’s first of the year but the Ryan O’Reilly scored his second goal of the night, also on the power play, to tie the game for Nashville. After a scoreless third, Roman Josi scored the game winner as the Predators defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2.
- NOTE: The Maple Leafs donned their thirds with Nashville wearing their white jerseys at home
Ottawa Senators v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
- In the Steel City, the Senators visited Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins. In the first, Ottawa took the 1-0 lead when Ridly Greig scores a power play goal, his second goal of the year and then Brady Tkachuk scored his fifth of the year to give the Senators the 2-0 lead. In the second, Ottawa took the 3-0 lead with Dominik Kubalik’s first of the year but then Pittsburgh got on the bard when Sidney Crosby scored his fifth of the season. In the third, Brady Tkachuk scored his second of the night and then Drake Batherson scored his first. However, Pittsburgh’s Jake Guentzel scored his second of the year but the Senators hold on for the 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Late Games
- New York Rangers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
- Vegas Golden Knights v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- COL v. BUF – 1p ET
- MIN v. NJ – 5p ET
- SJ v. WAS – 5p ET
- CAL v. EDM – 7p ET
- 2023 NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium
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