NHL Daily – Back From the Break

In a two game slate as the NHL is back from the break, there would be a comeback and a back and forth contest, plus news and notes

NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 5th, 2024

News

• The NHL named Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews First Star of the Week
  • Connor McDavid (EDM) and Alex DeBrincat (DET) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
• NHL Stars of the Week – All Stars Get the Honors

Auston Matthews (@MapleLeafs), Connor McDavid (@EdmontonOilers) and Alex DeBrincat (@DetroitRedWings) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 4.#NHLStats: https://t.co/ACP8bahhdB pic.twitter.com/EjymVfTTQS

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 5, 2024

• The Washington Capitals recalled forward Michael Sgarbossa from Hershey of the AHL.

NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Mike Sgarbossa from the Hershey Bears. https://t.co/v7el49xPtR

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 5, 2024

• The NHL and NHLPA announced that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has entered the Player Assistance Program.

Evgeny Kuznetsov (@Capitals) to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. https://t.co/CtNevRfsi1 pic.twitter.com/wpjC92CZTI

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 5, 2024

Game Recaps

Colorado Avalanche v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

• In the Garden, the Rangers welcomed the Avalanche back to New York City. In the first period, a late goal from Nathan MacKinnon put Colorado up 1-0. In the third, Artemi Panarin scored his 31st of the year to even the score for New York. In overtime, Alexis Lafrenière scored his 13th of the year as the Rangers got the 2-1 win over the Avalanche

WELCOME BACK. pic.twitter.com/QS9CqVntaY

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 6, 2024

New York Islanders v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

• In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Islanders and in the first a goal from Mathew Barzal gave New York the 1-0 lead. In the second, Mitch Marner scored his 21st goal on the year to tie the contest for Toronto but then Kyle MacLean scored his first career NHL goal to put the Isles back in the lead. In the third, John Tavares scored on the power play to tie the game for Toronto but then Pierre Engvall scored the game winner as the Islanders downed the Maple Leafs 3-2.

DUBBBBBB pic.twitter.com/qDm6dsmulj

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 6, 2024

Today’s Games

• CAL v. BOS – 7p ET
• DAL v. BUF – 7p ET
• VAN v. CAR – 7p ET
• PHI v. FLA – 7p ET
• WIN v. PIT – 7p ET
• MON v. WAS – 7p ET
• COL v. NJ – 730p ET
• EDM v. VGK – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Watching Bieber While Getting Monahan Notes (SportsNet)
• London Police to address 2018 Canada world junior investigation for first time since charging 5 players (The Athletic – $)

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