It would be a newsworthy Friday in the NHL with two games as both Columbus and San Jose would emerge successful.
NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 1st, 2023
News
- The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have re-signed goaltender Sam Montembeault.
- Montembault would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $3.15 million per season.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembeault.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 1, 2023
Read ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/ZzoiZqlLYy
- The New York Rangers unveiled their new third jersey.
- The third jersey will be worn in 10 games at home, and is a navy base with multiple red, white, and blue stripes on the sleeves and base of the jersey.
- The jersey features the Rangers shield logo as the main crest for the jersey.
- The sleeves and socks emulate the lights of Madison Square Garden, and the collar has a subway tile design with “BLUESHIRTS” in the center of the collar.
- For more information visit https://www.nhl.com/rangers/fans/thirds-jersey.
Lights. Camera. 𝙏𝒉𝙞𝒓𝙙 𝙟𝒆𝙧𝒔𝙚𝒚.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 1, 2023
Made from New York. Made for New York. 🗽 pic.twitter.com/yjNb6JWfYe
- The NHL announced that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been named Rookie of the Month for November.
- NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Leads Rookie for Top Honors
Connor Bedard (@NHLBlackhawks), who led all rookies with six goals and 12 points in 12 games (6-6—12), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for November.#NHLStats: https://t.co/oQWyCo89Ms pic.twitter.com/A5yG6fXkJY
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2023
- The NHL would announce that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been named First Star for the month of November.
- Cale Makar (COL) and Quinn Hughes (VAN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Kucherov Produces for Top Honors
Nikita Kucherov (@TBLightning), Cale Makar (@Avalanche) and Quinn Hughes (@Canucks) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of November. #NHLStats: https://t.co/ssa5nmerH9 pic.twitter.com/Um0rrzUIKg
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2023
- The New Jersey Devils announced injury statuses on two of their players.
- Defenseman Dougie Hamilton was placed on IR retroactively to Nov. 28th due to a torn left pectoral muscle, and is out indefinitely.
- Forward Tomas Nosek re-aggravated his right foot injury and underwent surgery. Nosek is also out indefinitely.
#NEWS: We have placed D Dougie Hamilton (torn left pectoral muscle)on Injured Reserve, retro to Nov. 28. He is out indefinitely.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 1, 2023
F Tomas Nosek (right foot) re-aggravated his injury, underwent surgery and will be out indefinitely.
More info ⤵️https://t.co/mxFm91Idqv
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith.
- Smith was suspended for two games for slashing Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny on Thursday night.
- Smith will forfeit $11,458.34 per the terms of the CBA and based on his average annual salary.
New Jersey’s Brendan Smith has been suspended for two games for slashing Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny. https://t.co/eMW6bB9qtd
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 1, 2023
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced they have fined Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny.
- Konecny was fined $5,000 for cross checking New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith on Thursday night.
- The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.
Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking New Jersey’s Brendan Smith.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 1, 2023

Game Recaps

Ottawa Senators v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
- In Columbus Joonas Korpisalo would return with the Ottawa Senators as they take on the Blue Jackets, and in the first period Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk would strike for the Sens, but goals from Patrik Laine and Dmitri Voronkov would tie the game at two for the Jackets. In the second period Adam Fantilli and Boone Jenner would score to give the Jackets the 4-2 lead. Then after a scoreless third period the Blue Jackets would hold on to defeat the Senators 4-2.

San Jose Sharks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Jacob MacDonald would strike first for the Sharks, but Dawson Mercer would score to tie the game at one for the Devils. In the second period MacDonald would net his second of the game and Anthony Duclair would score to give the Sharks the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Jack Hughes and Ondrej Palat would score for the Devils, but Duclair would net his second of the game and goals from Mikael Granlund and William Eklund would give the Sharks the 6-3 victory over the Devils.
Today’s Games
- TB v. DAL – 2p ET
- CHI v. WIN – 3p ET
- NYR v. NAS – 430p ET
- NYI v. FLA – 6p ET
- BUF v. CAR – 7p ET
- DET v. MON – 7p ET
- SEA v. OTT – 7p ET
- PHI v. PIT – 7p ET
- BOS v. TOR – 7p ET
- STL v. ARI – 9p ET
- COL v. ANA – 10p ET
- VAN v. CAL – 10p ET
- WAS v. VGK – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Corey Perry’s contract termination, explained: How the NHL process works and what comes next (The Athletic – $)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Perry’s Statement, Kane’s Decision and Trade Buzz (SportsNet)

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