In an eight game night on a thrilling Thursday, there would be comebacks and easy victories plus news out of PWHL.
NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 14th, 2023
News
- The Washington Capitals announced that they have placed forward Sonny Milano on Injured Reserve.
- The Capitals also called up forward Joe Snively from Hershey of the AHL.
NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears. In addition, the Capitals have placed forward Sonny Milano on Injured Reserve (IR). https://t.co/hgtsG2hFdV
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 14, 2023
PWHL News
- The PWHL announced their official Suppliers and Partners for the 2023-24 season.
- Bauer and CCM were announced as official Partners.
- 2023-24 PWHL Equipment Suppliers:
- Sticks: Bauer, CCM, Sherwood, TRUE, Warrior
- Skates: Bauer, CCM, TRUE
- Protective: Bauer, CCM, Sherwood, TRUE, Warrior
- Goaltenders: Bauer, Brian’s, CCM, TRUE, Vaughn
- Pucks: Inglasco
- Tape: Renfrew Pro™
- Skate Care: Blademaster, ELITE
- Whistles: Fox 40
- Equipment/Locker Room Care: Sani Sport
All geared up! 🔥
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) December 14, 2023
CCM Hockey and Bauer Hockey have been named Official Partners of the PWHL and lead a group of Official Equipment Suppliers that will outfit players on-ice this season.
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Game Recaps
Washington Capitals v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia. the Flyers welcomed the Capitals back to the City of Brotherly Love. After a scoreless first, Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Bobby Brink scored his fifth but then Washington evened the score when Connor McMichael netted his sixth of the year. Then, a power play goal from Tom Wilson gave the Caps the 2-1 advantage. In the third, Joel Farabee scored his 11th to tie the game for the Flyers but then Dylan Strome but Washington back up. Owen Tippett then scored his 10th of the year to tie the game for Philly. Bobby Brink then scored the game winner in the shootout frame to give the Flyers the 4-3 win over the Capitals.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first, Columbus got the 1-0 lead with Patrik Laine’s sixth of the year and then Kent Johnson’s second of the year but the Blue Jackets up two. In the second, Justin Danforth put Columbus up three and then Yegor Chinakhov put the Jackets up four. A power play goal from Johnny Gaudreau then gave Columbus the 5-0 advantage. In the third, Toronto responded with five unanswered goals from William Nylander, Mitch Marner, Jake McCabe, and a pair from Auston Matthews. In overtime, Kent Johnson scored the game winner to give the Blue Jackets the 6-5 win over the Maple Leafs.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p ET
- In Detroit, the Red Wings welcomed the Hurricanes and in the first, Carolina took the 1-0 lead with Jack Drury’s fourth of the year. In the second, Michael Rasmussen tied the game and then Jordan Staal put Carolina back up a goal. After the scoreless third, the Hurricanes held on to down the Red Wings 2-1.
Calgary Flames v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET
- In the State of Hockey, the Wild hosted the Flames and in the first Matt Boldy put Minnesota up 1-0. In the second, Calgary tied the game with Yegor Sharangovich’s 10th of the year on the power play. In the third, Blake Coleman scored a shorthanded goal to give the Flames the lead but then Marco Rossi’s 10th of the year evened the score. Matt Boldy then got the game winner in the shootout as the Wild downed the Flames 3-2.
Ottawa Senators v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis, the Senators made the annual trek to take on the Blues and in the first, Robert Thomas scored his 11th to give St. Louis the 1-0 lead. Then in the second, Robert Thomas scored his second of the night to put the Blues up two and then Brandon Saad got his seventh to put St. Louis up 3-0. Then, Dominik Kubalik got his sixth to put the Sens on the board. In the third, Pavel Buchnevich gave St. Louis ther three goal lead back but then Mathieu Joseph got his sixth to bring the Sens within two. However, the Blues held on as they defeated the Senators 4-2.
Late Games
- Tampa Bay Lightning v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
- Florida Panthers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- ANA v. NYR – 7p ET
- NAS v. CAR – 730p ET
- BOS v. NYI – 730p ET
- OTT v. DAL – 8p ET
- SJ v. ARI – 9p ET
- BUF v. VGK – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Oilers’ Zach Hyman: We must ‘eradicate antisemitism’ (SportsNet)
- 32 Thoughts: What’s next for the Blues after Craig Berube firing? (SportsNet)
- Insider Trading: Could NHL city host Olympic hockey in 2026? (TSN)
- Wild GM Bill Guerin investigated for alleged abuse: Sources (The Athletic – $)
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