On a rather dreary Sunday, it would be a slow news day along with eight games of action
NHL News and Notes from Sunday, December 10th, 2023
News
- The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have invited forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a Free Agent Tryout.
Forward Jesse Puljujarvi has joined the Penguins as a free agent tryout.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 10, 2023
Defenseman P.O Joseph has been recalled from his conditioning loan to the @WBSPenguins. pic.twitter.com/yXN3n2eGSl
Game Recaps
Florida Panthers v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 1p ET
- In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Panthers in a matinee match-up. In the first, Florida took the 1-0 lead when Gustav Forsling got his third of the year but then Columbus tied it up when Yegor Chinakhov netted his sixth of the year. Then, a goal from Carter Verhaeghe put the Panthers back up a goal. After a scoreless second, Aleksander Barkov scored a power play goal to put Florida up two but then Dmitri Voronkov scored his sixth to bring the Blue Jackets within a goal. Then, a pair of empty net goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Eetu Luostarinen gave the Panthers the 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
New Jersey Devils v. Edmonton Oilers – 4p ET
- In Edmonton, the Oilers played host against the Devils for the lone time this season. In the first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead when Derek Ryan scored his third of the year. In the second, a power play goal form Evan Bouchard put the Oilers up two. Then, in the third period, Connor McDavid scored his 10th to give Edmonton the 3-0 lead but then New Jersey got on the board when Jesper Bratt scored his 12th of the year. Then, an empty netter from Evander Kane gave the Oilers the 4-1 win over the Devils.
Washington Capitals v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p ET
- In the Windy City, the Blackhawks welcomed the Capitals. After a scoreless first, Philipp Kurashev’s sixth of the year gave Chicago the 1-0 lead but then Washington scored three when Anthona Mantha, Dylan Strome, and Nic Dowd all scored. Then, in the third, Nic Dowd scored his second to give the Caps the three goal lead but then Connor Murphy scored his first of the year. However, the Capitals would leave Chicago with the 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Nashville Predators v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal, the Predators made the annual trip to take on the Canadiens and in the firsts, Colton Sissons’ power play goal gave Nashville the 1-0 lead. In the second, Colton Sissons scored his second of the night but then a goal from Jake Evans put the Habs on the board. With a scoreless third period, the Predators escaped Montreal with a 2-1 win over the Canadiens.
Los Angeles v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York, the Rangers took on the Kings and after a scoreless first, Mika Zibanejad’s power play goal put New York on the board. Then, Jimmy Vesey got his sixth of the year to put the Blueshirts up 2-0. In the third, Phillip Danault scored a power play goal, his seventh of the year, to put the Kings on the board but then a power play goal from Jonny Brodzinski gave New York the two goal lead back. Then, Will Cuylle scored his fifth of the year as the Rangers the 4-1 win over the Kings.
Winnipeg Jets v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET
- In Anaheim, the Ducks welcomed the Jets and after a scoreless first, Alex Killorn scored a power play goal to give Anaheim the 1-0 lead. In the third, the Ducks took the 2-0 lead with Adam Henrique’s fifth of the year but then a goal from Nino Niederreiter put the Jets on the board. Then, Morgan Barron scored his fifth of the year to tie the game for Winnipeg and then Gabriel Vilardi got his first of the year. Then an empty net goal from Mark Scheifele gave the Jets the 4-2 win over the Ducks.
Late Games
- Minnesota Wild v. Seattle Kraken – 9p ET
- San Jose Sharks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- ARI v. BUF – 7p ET
- TOR v. NYI – 7p ET
- DET v. DAL – 8p ET
- CAL v. COL – 930p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Hanson brother Steve Carlson discusses cancer fight, ‘Slap Shot’ with NHL.com (NHL)
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