On the night before Hallowe’en, there would be close games and a bruising in the Desert
NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 30th, 2023
News
- The NHL would name New Jersey Devils forward Tyler Toffoli First Star of the Week.
- Jonas Johansson (TB) and Ryan Hartman (MIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL Stars of the Week – Toffoli Heats Up for Top Honors
Tyler Toffoli (@NJDevils), Jonas Johansson (@TBLightning) and Ryan Hartman (@mnwild) named “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 29.#NHLStats: https://t.co/OTcS7JpXWO pic.twitter.com/mzNktcqeId
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) October 30, 2023
- The EIHL has mandated that neck guards be mandatory effective December 31 during all on-ice activities, in light of the passing of Adam Johnson. They are not mandatory yet due to what will be expected supply issues.
The English Ice Hockey Association is making neck guards mandatory for all players during on-ice activities starting Dec. 31.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 30, 2023
The only reason mandates aren't taking immediate effect following Adam Johnson's death is because of anticipated supply issues. https://t.co/k7B4NCkC1w
- Before tonight’s game in Pittsburgh, the Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins held a celebration of life ceremony in honour of Adam Johnson
Tonight the @penguins held a pre-game ceremony and celebration of life for their former teammate, Adam Johnson. ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/UEGRZlTdFA
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 30, 2023
Game Recaps
Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Panthers and in the first period Aleksander Barkov scored his second of year to put Florida up 1-0 and then Sam Reinhart scored his eighth as the Panthers took the 2-0 lead. In the second, Boston got on the board when Brad Marchand scored his fifth. In the third, Boston tied the contest with Charlie McAvoy’s second of the year. As the contest moved to overtime, Pavel Zacha scored the game winner to give the Bruins the 3-2 win over the Panthers.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Hurricanes and in the first period Carolina got on the board first when Stefan Noesen scored his second of the year but then Owen Tippett and Garnet Hathaway scored to put the Flyers up 2-1. In the second, Carolina tied the contest when Michael Bunting scored a power play goal. In the third, Teuvo Teravainen scored his eighth of the year as the Hurricanes defeated the Flyers 3-2.
Anaheim Ducks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
- In Pittsburgh, the Ducks made their annual visit to the Steel City to take on the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh struck first with a goal from Erik Karlsson on the power play but then Anaheim responded with a Jakob Silfverberg goal. In the second, the Ducks took the lead with Frank Vatrano’s ninth of the year on the power play but then Evgeni Malkin scored a power play goal his own to tie the game for the Penguins. In the third, Pittsburgh re-took the lead when Radim Zohorna scored his second of the year but Mason McTavish’s fourth of the year ties the game up for Anaheim once again. Then, McTavish scored the game winner with 13 second left on a shorthanded goal as the Ducks defeated the Penguins 4-3.
Seattle Kraken v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa, the Kraken visit the Lightning and in the first the Kraken got a pair of goals when Brian Dumoulin and Yanni Gourde scored. But then Tampa got on the board when Tanner Jeannot scored his second of the year but then Kailer Yamamoto scored his second goal on a Kraken power play that gave Seattle the 3-1 lead. In the second, Tampa’s Alex Barré-Boulet scored his third of the year to bring the Bolts within a goal. In the third, Brandon Hagel’s sixth of the year tied the contest for the Lightning. In the overtime period, Jared McCann scored the game winner on a Seattle power play as the Kraken struck down the Lightning for the 4-3 win.
Detroit Red Wings v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
- In Long Island, the Islanders host the Red Wings and after the scoreless first, the Islanders got a goal late in the second from Casey Cizikas to take the 1-0 lead. In the third, Noah Dobson scored his third of the year to put New York up 2-0 but then Detroit responded when Daniel Sprong scored his third. Then, the Red Wings tied the game up when Jake Walman scored his second of the year and then J.T. Compher’s second of the year gave Detroit their first lead of the game. Then, Bo Horvat’s fourth of the year tied the contest for the Islanders. In overtime, Lucas Raymond scored his third of the year to give the Red Wings the 4-3 win over the Islanders.
New York Rangers v. Winnipeg Jets – 730p ET
- In Winnipeg, the Jets played host to the Rangers and in the first the Rangers struck first with a goal from Artemi Panarin but then Winnipeg tied the contest when David Gustafsson scored his second of the year. After a scoreless second, Nikolaj Ehlers scored his second of the year to give Winnipeg the 2-1 lead but then Chris Kreider’s power play goal tied the contest for the Blueshirts. In overtime, Mika Zibanejad’s second of the year gave the Rangers the 3-2 win over the Jets.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In the Lone Star State, Dallas hosted Columbus and in the first the Stars got on the board with Thomas Harley’s second of the year but the Blue Jackets responded with a pair of goals from Dmitri Voronkov and Damon Severson. In the second, Dallas would tie the contest with Roope Hintz’s third of the year. In the third, Matt Duchene gave the Stars the lead again with his first of the year and then Evgenii Dadonov scored his second as the Stars took the two goal lead. Then the Stars made it a three goal lead when Wyatt Johnston scored his third of the year but Columbus’ Sean Kuraly scored his second of the year. However, the Stars held on as they defeated the Blue Jackets for the 5-3 win.
Late Games
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET
- Montreal Canadiens v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- LA v. TOR – 8p ET
- NAS v. VAN – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Remembering Adam Johnson – (SportsNet)
- 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – “What is Anyone Going To Do?” – (SportsNet)
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