It’s time go play outside again as there were four games that included all home teams getting in the win column, plus the Heritage Classic in Edmonton.
NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 29th, 2023
News
- Former Pittsburgh Penguin F Adam Johnson passed away after a tragic accident last night in Sheffield, England. Adam Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League).
The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night. pic.twitter.com/lhSOkDu03Q
— Nottingham Panthers (@PanthersIHC) October 29, 2023
Game Recaps
Colorado Avalanche v. Buffalo Sabres – 1p ET
- In Western New York, the Avalanche visited Buffalo to take on the Sabres and in the first JJ Peterka’s fourth of the year puts Buffalo up 1-0. In the second period, Buffalo scored a pair when Casey Mittelstadt got his second and then Tyson Jost struck for his first of the season to give the Sabres the 3-0 lead. Then in the third, Rasmus Dahlin scored an empty net goal as the Sabres shutout the Avalanche 4-0.
Minnesota Wild v. New Jersey Devils – 5p ET
- In New Jersey, the Devils hosted the Wild and in the first period both teams traded a pair of goals when Jesper Bratt scored to get New Jersey on the board but then Minnesota’s Pat Maroon scored his first of the year. In the second, Minnesota took the 2-1 lead with a Ryan Hartman power play goal but then Tyler Toffoli scored a power play goal of his own to tie the game for New Jersey. Then, Erik Haula and Jesper Bratt would score to put New Jersey up 4-2. In the third, Minnesota’s Jake Middleton scored his first but the Devils held on to defeat the Wild 4-3.
San Jose Sharks v. Washington Capitals – 5p ET
- In Washington, the Capitals welcomed the Sharks to the Nation’s Capital and in the first San Jose took the 1-0 lead when Luke Kunin scored his first of the season. After a scoreless second, Washington tied the game with Dylan Strome’s sixth of the year and then the Caps took the lead with Tom Wilson’s second of the year. Then, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored an empty goal, his first goal of the season, as the Capitals come back and defeat the Sharks for the 3-1 win.
Calgary Flames v. Edmonton Oilers – 7p ET
– 2023 NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium
- In the first Battle of Alberta game of the season, the Oilers hosted the Flames in the Heritage Classic. In the first period, Edmonton struck first with a goal from Brett Kulak and then Zach Hyman scored his third of the year to put the Oilers up 2-0. Then Nazem Kadri scored a power play goal, his first goal of the season, to put the Flames on the board, but Edmonton responded when Evan Bouchard scored his third of the year to give the Oilers the two goal lead back. In the second, AJ Greer scored his first to bring the Flames within a goal. Then as he contest moved to the third, Vincent Desharnais scored of the season to give the Oilers the two goal lead once again and then Evander Kane hits the empty net as the Oilers win the Heritage Classic over the Flames 5-2.
Today’s Games
- FLA v. BOS – 7p ET
- CAR v. PHI – 7p ET
- ANA v. PIT – 7p ET
- SEA v. TB – 7p ET
- DET v. NYI – 730p ET
- NYR v. WIN – 730p ET
- CLB v. DAL – 8p ET
- CHI v. ARI – 10p ET
- MON v. VGK – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
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