It would be a lighter Saturday schedule in the National Hockey League as we would be treated to eight games.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 25th, 2023
News
- The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Mike Reilly off of waivers from the Florida Panthers.
#Isles Transaction: The Islanders have claimed Mike Reilly off waivers from Florida.https://t.co/0NmgbrFvYc
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) November 25, 2023
- The Chicago Blackhawks confirmed that forward Corey Perry will be away from the team for the “foreseeable future”.
- Perry’s agent Pat Morris announced that Perry has stepped away to attend to personal matters.
- However, the team is claiming it was an “organizational decision” for his absence.
Kyle Davidson has "no update" on Corey Perry. Says he'll be away from the team for "the foreseeable future."
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 25, 2023
Statement from Perry’s agent Pat Morris:
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 25, 2023
“Corey Perry has stepped away from the Chicago Blackhawks to attend to personal matters. Corey and his family appreciate privacy at this time.” https://t.co/rkgVA7QMGs
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba.
- Trouba would be fined $5,000 for high sticking Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic on Saturday afternoon.
- The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.
NY Rangers’ Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for High-sticking Boston’s Trent Frederic.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) November 26, 2023
Game Recaps
Boston Bruins v. New York Rangers – 1p ET
- At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would host the Boston Bruins for an Original Six matchup to kick start Saturday’s action, and in the first period Nick Bonino and Chris Kreider would open the scoring for the Rangers, but goals from Charlie Coyle and Morgan Geekie would tie the game at two for the B’s. However, before the end of the first Kreider would net his second of the game to give the Rangers the 3-2 lead. In the second period David Pastrnak would strike 26 seconds in to tie the game at three for the B’s, but goals from Jimmy Vesey and K’Andre Miller would give the Rangers the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Coyle would net his second of the game for the B’s, but goals from Tyler Pitlick and Artemi Panarin would give the Rangers the 7-4 victory over the Bruins.
Montreal Canadiens v. Los Angeles Kings – 4p ET
- In Los Angeles the Kings would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Carl Grundstrom would score to give the Kings the 1-0 lead. In the second period Trevor Moore would score to grow the Kings lead to two. Then in the third period Trevor Lewis would score and Moore would net his second of the game to give the Kings the 4-0 shutout victory over the Canadiens.
Buffalo Sabres v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey the Buffalo Sabres would come to town to take on the Devils, and in the first period Alexander Holtz, Tyler Toffoli, Nico Hischier, and Ondrej Palat would score to give the Devils the commanding 4-0 lead. In the second period Jeff Skinner would score for the Sabres, but Toffoli would net his second of the game to regain the four goal lead for the Devils. Then in the third period Kyle Okposos would strike on the powerplay for the Sabres, Dawson Mercer and Luke Hughes would score to give the Devils the 7-2 victory over the Sabres.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
- In Pittsburgh for Hockey Night in Canada (but played in the US) the Penguins would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Tyler Bertuzzi and Matthew Knies would score for the Leafs, but Jake Guentzel would score to get the Pens on the board and down by one. In the second period Noel Acciari and Erik Karlsson would score to give the Pens the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period it would be scoreless as the Penguins would hold on to defeat the Maple Leafs 3-2.
Philadelphia Flyers v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
- On Long Island the Philadelphia Flyers would come to town to faceoff with the New York Islanders, and after a scoreless 65 minutes of hockey it would be Tyson Foerster in the shootout to give the Flyers the 1-0 victory over the Islanders. Samuel Ersson would stop all 25 shots faced in regulation and overtime and all four shots faced in the shootout for the shutout victory. Ilya Sorokin would stop all 40 shots faced in regulation and overtime for the Islanders.
Late Games
- Calgary Flames v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p ET
- Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
- Arizona Coyotes v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- MIN v. DET – 1p ET
- STL v. CHI – 2p ET
- CLB v. CAR – 5p ET
- WIN v. NAS – 8p ET
- ANA v. EDM – 9p ET
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