It was definitely a good hockey day for the NHL as we would be treated to 12 action packed games throughout the League.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 20th, 2024
News
- The New York Islanders announced that they have relieved Lan Lambert as Head Coach.
- The Islanders would name Patrick Roy as their new Head Coach.
#Isles News: New York Islanders President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Lane Lambert has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Patrick Roy has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 20, 2024
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Florida Panthers forward William Lockwood.
- Lockwood would be suspended for three games for goaltender interference against Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on Friday night.
- Lockwood will forfeit $12,109.38 per the CBA and based on his average annual salary.
Florida’s William Lockwood has been suspended for three games for goalie interference on Minnesota’s Marc-Andre Fleury. https://t.co/dGC5RdMphK
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 21, 2024
Game Recaps
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Buffalo Sabres – 1230p ET
- In Buffalo for an early afternoon matinee the Sabres would play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Nick Paul and Tyler Motte would score to give the Bolts the 2-0 lead. In the second period Dylan Cozens would score to get the Sabres on the board and back within one. Then in the third period Calvin de Haan would score to give the Lightning the 3-1 victory over the Sabres.
Colorado Avalanche v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would host the Colorado Avalanche for an afternoon matinee matchup, and in the first period Logan O’Connor would open the scoring for the Avs, and Mikko Rantanen would score to give the Avs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Nathan MacKinnon would score to grow the Avs lead to three, but Joel Farabee would score to get the Flyers on the board. Travis Konecny would also score for the Flyers in the second period, but both O’Connor and MacKinnon would net their second goals of the game to give the Avs the 5-2 lead. Then in the third period Tyson Forester and Cam Atkinson would score for the Flyers, but Rantanen would net his second of the game and O’Connor would score to complete the hat trick to give the Avalanche the 7-4 victory over the Flyers.
Nashville Predators v. Arizona Coyotes – 3p ET
- In Arizona the Coyotes would take on the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Clayton Keller would score to give the Yotes the 1-0 lead. In the second period Keller would net his second of the game while Roman Josi would score for the Preds and Michael Carcone would strike for the Yotes to have the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Tommy Novak would score for the Preds, but it would not be enough as the Coyotes would hold on to defeat the Predators 3-2.
Winnipeg Jets v. Ottawa Senators – 3p ET
- In Ottawa for the first game of a Hockey Day in Canada tripleheader the Senators would take on the Winnipeg Jets, and after a scoreless first period Mason Appleton would score to give the Jets the 1-0 lead. In the third period Parker Kelly would score for the Sens to tie the game at one. Then in the extra frame Nikolaj Ehlers would score to give the Jets the 2-1 overtime victory over the Senators.
Montreal Canadiens v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston for an Original Six matchup the Bruins would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Cole Caufield and Joel Armia would score for the Habs, but goals from Brandon Carlo, Jake DeBrusk, and Danton Heinen would give the B’s the 3-2 lead. In the second period Mike Matheson and Brendan Gallagher would strike for the Habs, but goals from Heinen and Charlie Coyle would keep the B’s in the lead. Then in the third period David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Pavel Zacha would score, and Heinen would score to complete the hat trick to give the Bruins the 9-4 victory over the Canadiens.
Dallas Stars v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey the Devils would honor Sergei Brylin as they would host the Dallas Stars, and in the first period Joe Pavelski would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period Roope Hintz would net a pair of goals and Matt Duchene would score for the Stars to take the four goal lead. Then in the third period Jesper Bratt and Tyler Toffoli would score for the Devils, but goals from Craig Smith and Wyatt Johnston would give the Stars the 6-2 victory over the Devils.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Vancouver Canucks – 7p ET
- In Vancouver for Hockey Night in Canada the Canucks would battle the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Nils Hoglander would net a pair of goals and Conor Garland would score for the Canucks to take the 3-0 lead. In the second period William Nylander would net a pair of goals and Jake McCabe would score for the Leafs to tie the game at three, but Garland would net his second of the game to give the Canucks the 4-3 lead. Then in the third period Mitch Marner would score to tie the game at four for the Leafs, but goals from JT Miller and Elias Pettersson would give the Canucks the 6-4 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis the Blues would induct Mike Liut, Keith Tkachuk, and Pavol Demitra into their Hall of Fame as the Washington Capitals come to town, and in the first period Colton Parayko would score to give the Blues the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brayden Schenn would strike to give the Blues the two goal lead. Then in the third period Jake Neighbours would score to give the Blues the 3-0 victory over the Capitals.
Late Games
- Edmonton Oilers v. Calgary Flames – 10p ET
- Anaheim Ducks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
- Pittsburgh Penguins v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
- New York Rangers v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- OTT v. PHI – 1p ET
- MIN v. CAR – 5p ET
- TB v. DET – 5p ET
- DAL v. NYI – 730p ET
- NYR v. ANA – 830p ET
- TOR v. SEA – 9p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Color of Hockey: Abel 1st player to commit at Tennessee State University (NHL)
- Saturday Headlines: Roy was on radar of other teams before Islanders’ hiring (HNIC)
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