NHL Daily – Capitals Teasing My Heart

The Washington Capitals teasing my heart on Tuesday with news surrounding Ethan Bear, plus a three game docket and PWHL signings.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

News

  • The Washington Capitals announced their intentions to sign defenseman Ethan Bear to a contract at a later date.
    • Bear is currently with the Caps, and is practicing with the team.

PWHL News

  • In the PWHL we would get more signing announcements, and starting in New York they would announce that they have signed defender Taylor Baker to a one year deal.

  • New York would also sign goaltender Corinne Schroeder to a one year deal.

  • Minnesota signed defender Abby Cook to a one year deal.

  • Minnesota would also sign defender Dominique Kremer to a one year deal.

  • Ottawa would sign forward Mikyla Grant-Mentis to a one year deal.

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Game Recaps

Detroit Red Wings v. Winnipeg Jets – 730p ET

  • In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period Neal Pionk would strike to get the Jets on the board for the 1-0 lead. In the second period Olli Maatta would score to tie the game at one for the Wings, but goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, and Gabriel Vilardi would give the Jets the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Patrick Kane would score for the Wings, but Mark Scheifele would score to give the Jets the 5-2 victory over the Red Wings.

New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals – 730p ET

  • In Washington for a Metro Division matchup the Capitals would host the New York Islanders, and in the first period Hendrix Lapierre would score to give the Capitals the 1-0 lead. In the second period Hudson Fasching would score to tie the game at one for the Isles, but Joel Edmundson would score his first as a Capital to retake the one goal lead. Then in the third period Anders Lee would score to tie the game at two for the Isles to force overtime. In the extra frame Dylan Strome would score to give the Capitals the 3-2 overtime victory over the Islanders.

Late Games

Seattle Kraken v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET

Today’s Games

  • TOR v. BUF – 7p ET
  • WAS v. CLB – 7p ET
  • STL v. FLA – 7p ET
  • NAS v. PHI – 7p ET
  • CAR v. PIT – 7p ET
  • VGK v. TB – 7p ET
  • EDM v. NJ – 730p ET
  • VAN v. DAL – 8p ET
  • MON v. MIN – 8p ET
  • OTT v. COL – 9p ET
  • CAL v. ANA – 10p ET
  • ARI v. SJ – 1030p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

  • Capitals Announce They Will Sign Ethan Bear As He Joins Team On Ice; What’s The Hold Up & Where He Fits In On Blue Line (The Hockey News)
  • LeBrun: Will the NHL coaching carousel ever slow down? A look at next potential spots of interest (The Athletic – $)
  • ‘They wanted me here’: Ex-Canuck Ethan Bear talks signing with the Washington Capitals (Canucks Army)
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