It would be the Bear necessities as Ethan Bear would net his first goal as a Washington Capital, plus 7 other games int he NHL.
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
News
- The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have re-signed forward Jason Dickinson.
- Dickinson would sign a two year deal with a $4.25 million AAV.
JASON EXTENSION 🚨 pic.twitter.com/DZDVZShiGm
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 16, 2024
- The Vegas Golden Knights announced that forward Jack Eichel had surgery.
- Eichel had lower-body surgery, and will be out week to week.
UPDATE: Jack Eichel had successful lower-body surgery and will be out week-to-week. #VegasBorn
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 16, 2024
Game Recaps
Seattle Kraken v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Jordan Eberle would score for the Kraken, but goals from Vincent Trocheck and Erik Gustafsson would score to give the Ranger the 2-1 lead. In the second period Blake Wheeler and Kaapo Kakko would score to give the Rangers the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Jared McCann would score for the Kraken, but Wheeler would net his second of the game to give the Rangers the 5-2 victory over the Kraken.
Colorado Avalanche v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa the Colorado Avalanche would come to town to take on the Senators, and in the first period both teams would score as Drake Batherson would strike for the Sens and Mikko Rantanen would score for the Avs for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Jason Polin and Rantanen would score for the Avs, but a pair of goals from Ridley Greig and a tally from Jake Sanderson would give the Sens the 4-3 lead. Then in the third period Miles Wood, Sam Malinski, Logan O’Connor, and Devon Toews would score to give the Avalanche the 7-4 victory over the Senators.
Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In Washington Dc the Capitals would play host to the Anaheim Ducks, and in the first period Ethan Bear would score his first goal as a Capital for the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Tom Wilson would get the empty netter to give the Capitals the 2-0 victory over the Ducks. Darcy Kuemper would stop all 24 shots faced to earn the shutout.
Los Angeles Kings v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas the Stars would take on the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Roope Hintz and Evgenii Dadonov would score to give the Stars the 2-0 lead. In the second period Drew Doughty would strike for the Kings to get back within one. Then in the third period Wyatt Johnston, Joe Pavelski, and Sam Steel would score to give the Stars the 5-1 victory over the Kings.
New York Islanders v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
- In Winnipeg the Jets would go to battle with the New York Islanders, and in the first period Gabriel Vilardi would score for the Jets while Anders Lee would score for the Isles for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Neal Pionk and Mason Appleton would score for the Jets to take the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Lee would net his second of the game for the Isles, but Kyle Connor would score to give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Islanders.
Late Games
- San Jose Sharks v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
- Arizona Coyotes v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
- Toronto Maple Leafs v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
Today’s Games
- DET v. FLA – 7p ET
- MON v. NJ – 7p ET
- CHI v. BUF – 730p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen? (The Hockey Writers)
- Capitals Want ‘Solid’ Showing From Kuemper & Share More Insight On Goaltending Approach; Lindgren Advocates For Goalie Partner (The Hockey News)
- Insider Trading: Does Fleury land on a contender? (TSN)
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