In Thursday madness, there were 12 games of action plus PWHL signings and other notes around the hockey world.
NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
News
- In the PWHL, the Boston organisation announced that Sophie Shirley and Emma Buckles came to terms on a one-year contract
Shirley we are serious!
— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) November 2, 2023
We’re happy to announce the signing of former Wisconsin Badger forward Sophie Shirley to a one-year contract! pic.twitter.com/n3L7y9BUDo
Buckle up!
— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) November 2, 2023
Shoring up the blue line for the next year with our newest signing, Emma Buckles! pic.twitter.com/dLNq61vhqz
- The Ottawa organisation of the PWHL and Daryl Watts and Kristin Della Rovere came to terms on a one year contract
The first NCAA freshman to win a Patty Kazmaier Award, Daryl Watts, is on her way to the Capital City!
— x – Ottawa Charge (@PWHL_Ottawa) November 2, 2023
We are proud to sign the former Toronto Six forward to a one-year deal. 🔏 pic.twitter.com/mcvIMgD7T6
We had to give you one more before the end of the day. 🖊
— x – Ottawa Charge (@PWHL_Ottawa) November 2, 2023
Harvard University Captain Kristin Della Rovere has signed a one-year contract! pic.twitter.com/Vyjn8662K6
- The PWHL Toronto organisation and Rebecca Leslie also came to terms on a one year contract
SIGNED AND SEALED ✍️
— Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL_Toronto) November 2, 2023
Rebecca Leslie (@beccalesliee) has signed a one-year contract with PWHL Toronto. Welcome to the squad! 👊 https://t.co/dlZobKvCtO
- The last signing of the day in the PWHL came when Brooke Hobson and the PWHL New York team agreed to terms on a one year contract
It’s officially official! ✍️
— New York Sirens (@PWHL_NewYork) November 2, 2023
We’ve locked in SDHL Defender of the Year nominee and former Northeastern captain Brooke Hobson to a one-year deal! pic.twitter.com/0CVuzQPl0o

Game Recaps

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
- In Columbus, the Blue Jackets and Lightning faced off and in the first Kirill Marchenko’s first of the year gave Columbus the 1-0 lead. In the second Tampa tied the contest with Steven Stamkos fourth of the year and then Tampa took the lead with Conor Sheary’s first of the year. In the third, Columbus tied the game with Boone Jenner’s fifth of the year and then Erik Gudbranson struck with his first to put Columbus up 3-2. Then, an empty netter from Johnny Gaudreau gave the Blue Jackets the 4-2 win over the Lightning.

Florida Panthers v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Pantherd and after a scoreless first, Steven Lorentz scored his first of the year as Florida took the 1-0 lead. In the second, Anton Lundell’s empty netter, his first goal of the season, gave the Panthers the 2-0 shutout victory over the Red Wings.

Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York City, the Hurricanes visited the Rangers and in the first a power play goal from Chris Kreider would give New York the 1-0 lead but then Seth Jarvis scored a power play goal of his own to tie the game for Carolina. After a scoreless second, Will Cuylle scored the game winner as the Rangers got the 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Los Angeles Kings v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa, the Kings made the annual trek to the Canadian capital to take on the Senators and in the first Los Angeles took the 1-0 when Phillip Danault scores a power play goal, his third of the year. In the second, Los Angeles took the 2-0 lead with Carl Grundstrom’s fourth of the year and then Anze Kopitar scored to lift the Kings to the 3-0 lead. Dominik Kubalik then scored a power play goal to put the Senators on the board. In the third, Ottawa’s Josh Norris scored his fourth of the year but the Kings held on to get the 3-2 win over the Senators.

New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In the Nation’s Capital, the Capitals hosted the Islanders and in the first New York jumped out to the early 1-0 lead when Ryan Pulock scored his first of the year and then the Isles took the 2-0 with Simon Holmstrom’s second of the year. In the second, Brock Nelson’s fifth gave the New York the 3-0 lead. In the third, Washington seemed to have gotten on the board with a goal from TJ Oshie, but the goal was disallowed after a coach’s challenge for Goaltender Interference. The Islanders then went on to shut out the Capitals for the 3-0 win.

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 730p ET
- In an Original Six match-up in Boston, the Bruins and Maple Leafs renewed their rivalry and in the first Pavel Zacha’s fourth of the year put Boston up 1-0. In the second, Jake DeBrusk’s first of the year put the B’s up 2-0 but then Toronto got a pair of goals when Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews each got a goal to tie the contest 2-2. After a scoreless third and overtime, the game moved to the shootout where Charlie Coyle scored the winner as the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2.

New Jersey Devils v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET
- In the State of Hockey, the Devils and Wild face off for the final time this season and in the first New Jersey got a pair of goals when Alexander Holtz and Michael McLeod scored. In the second, Timo Meier scored a power play goal to put New Jersey up 3-0 but then Kirill Kaprizov scored a power play goal of his own to put Minnesota on the baord. Then, in the third Marco Rossi brought the Wild within a goal but Jesper Bratt scored a power play goal to put the Devils back up two. Jake Middleton then scored his second to cut the New Jersey lead to a goal once more but New Jersey’s Dougie Hamilton fourth sealed the win as the Devils defeated the Wild 5-3.
Late Games

- Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET

- Montreal Canadiens v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET

- Nashville Predators v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET

- Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET

- Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- PHI v. BUF – 7p ET
- NJ v. STL – 8p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Insider Trading: Senators in no rush to hire GM – (TSN)
- 32 Thoughts: Senators owner Andlauer pushes back after tough penalties – (Sportsnet)

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