We would be treated to some crazy Friday night action in the National Hockey League as we would see two comeback attempts.
NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 22nd, 2023
News
- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron’s six game suspension.
- Perron was suspended six games for cross checking Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub on Dec. 9th.
- Perron originally received the suspension on Dec. 11th.
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today affirmed the six-game suspension that was assessed to Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 22, 2023
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- The NHL and NHLPA announced that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume participating with team.
- Girard has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
The NHL and NHLPA announced today that Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 22, 2023
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Game Recaps
Philadelphia Flyers v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit the Red Wings would take on the Philadelphia Flyers, and in the first period Patrick Kane would open the scoring with a pair of goals, but Bobby Brink would score for the Flyers to get back within one. However, in the latter part of the period Daniel Sprong, JT Compher, and Shayne Gostisbehere would score to give the Wings the 5-1 lead. In the second period Sean Couturier and Morgan Frost would score to get the Flyers back within two. Then in the third period Garnet Hathaway, Scott Laughton, and Owen Tippett would score for the Flyers to take the 6-5 lead, but Dylan Larkin would score to tie the game at six for the Wings to force overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Kane with the shootout winner for the Red Wings to defeat the Flyers 7-6.
Edmonton Oilers v. New York Rangers – 730p ET
- At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would welcome the Edmonton Oilers to the Big Apple, and in the first period Blake Wheeler would score off of an insane passing play by Mika Zibanejad to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second Mika Zibanejad and Will Cuylle would strike for the Rangers, but Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Warren Foegele, and Ryan McLeod would score to give the Oilers the 4-3 victory over the Rangers.
Boston Bruins v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
- In Winnipeg the Jet would battle the Boston Bruins, and in the first period Josh Morrissey would score to give the Jets the 1-0 lead. In the second period Gabriel Vilardi and Nino Niederreiter would score to grow the Jets lead to three. Then in the third period Brandon Carlo would strike for the B’s, but Adam Lowry would score and Niederreiter would net his second of the game to give the Jets the 5-1 victory over the Bruins.
Montreal Canadiens v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
- In Chicago for an Original Six matchup the Blackhawks would take on the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Ryan Donato would score to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jason Dickinson would net his tenth of the season to grow the Blackhawks lead to two, but Mitchell Stephens, Josh Anderson, and Juraj Slafkovsky would score to give the Habs the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Nick Suzuki and David Savard would score to give the Canadiens the 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Today’s Games
- DAL v. NAS – 2p ET
- VGK v. FLA – 3p ET
- TOR v. CLB – 7p ET
- BOS v. MIN – 7p ET
- DET v. NJ – 7p ET
- PIT v. OTT – 7p ET
- TB v. WAS – 7p ET
- NYI v. CAR – 730p ET
- BUF v. NYR – 730p ET
- SEA v. ANA – 8p ET
- CHI v. STL – 8p ET
- ARI v. COL – 9p ET
- CAL v. LA – 10p ET
- SJ v. VAN – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Alex Ovechkin’s goal drought ends with an OT winner in Columbus (Washington Post)
- LeBrun rumblings: Latest on Lindholm, Pettersson, Kuznetsov, the Olympics and a Devils game-changer (The Athletic – $)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Is Lindy Ruff on the Hot Seat? (SportsNet)
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