On a relaxing Sunday, there would be six games of NHL action, plus news out of Buffalo and Calgary
NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 21st, 2024
News
- The Buffalo Sabres recalled goaltender Devon Levi from Rochester of the AHL.
- The Sabres would loan goaltender Eric Comrie to the Americans.
We have recalled Devon Levi from @AmerksHockey.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 21, 2024
Additionally, we have loaned Eric Comrie to Rochester. pic.twitter.com/8OovQ0Qtw0
- The Calgary Flames announced that forward Dillon Dube will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team.
- Dube will be tending to his mental health, and is under the care of health professionals.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 21, 2024
Game Recaps
Ottawa Senators v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers faced off against the Senators in a matinee match-up. In the first, the Flyers took the 1-0 with a power play goal from Egor Zamula and then he ended up scoring again to put Philadelphia up 2-0. In the second, Zack MacEwen scored his second of the year to put Ottawa one the board but then the Flyers re-took the two goal lead when Joel Farabee scored a power play goal, his 17th of the year. Then, Ottawa got within a goal when Tim Stützle scored his ninth of the year. In the third, Claude Giroux scored his 14th of the year to tie the contest and then Vladimir Tarasenko put Ottawa in the lead with his 12th of the year. Then, Tim Stützle scored an empty net goal, his second of the night, as the Senators came from behind to defeat the Flyers 5-3.
Minnesota Wild v. Carolina Hurricanes – 5p ET
- In Raleigh, the Hurricanes welcomed the Wild and in the first, Carolina took the 1-0 lead when Martin Necas scored his 11th of the year but then Minnesota evened the score when Kirill Kaprizov scored his 16th of the year. In the second, Kirill Kaprizov scored his second of the year to the Wild in the lead. In the third, Carolina evened the score with Michael Bunting’s 10th of the year but then Minnesota got back in the lead when Joel Eriksson Ek scored his 19th of the year. Then, Kirill Kaprizov got the hat trick with an empty netter to put Minnesota up by two and then Jake Middleton closed the game with an empty net goal of his own as the Wild struck down the Hurricanes 5-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In the Motor City, the Red Wings welcomed the Lightning and in the first Tampa Bay took the 1-0 lead with Victor Hedman’s ninth of the year but then Detroit tied the game when Lucas Raymond scored his 13th of the year. In the second, Daniel Sprong put Detroit in the lead with his 12th of the year. After the scoreless third, the Red Wings squeaked by the Lightning for the 2-1 victory.
Dallas Stars v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
- In Long Island, the Islanders welcomed the Stars back to New York and in the first Alexander Romanov scored his fifth of the year to put New York in the lead. In the second, Dallas tied the game when Jason Robertson scored his 16th of the year and then the Stars took the lead with Nils Lundkvist scored his second of the year. In the third, the Isles tied the game when Hudson Fasching scored his third of the year. In overtime, Bo Horvat scored the game winner, his 19th goal of the year, to lift the Islanders past the Stars 3-2.
Late Games
- New York Rangers v. Anaheim Ducks – 830p ET
- Toronto Maple Leafs v. Seattle Kraken – 9p ET
Today’s Games
- WIN v. BOS – 7p ET
- VGK v. NJ – 7p ET
- FLA v. NAS – 8p ET
- PIT v. ARI – 9p ET
- CHI v. VAN – 10p ET
- SJ v. LA – 1030p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- LeBrun: With Islanders, Patrick Roy gets his ‘second chance,’ but can he adapt to the new NHL? (The Athletic – $)
- Carbery Explains Decision To Demote Kuznetsov To Fourth Line, Move Dowd Up: ‘Kuz & O Together Have Been Getting Crushed’ (The Hockey News)
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