On a four game day, all of the contests would be decided by two goals, plus news and notes across the NHL
NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 12th, 2024
News
- The NHL announced that they have named Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom First Star of the Week.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) and Nick Suzuki (MON) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL Stars of the Week – Markstrom Earns Top Honors
Jacob Markstrom (@NHLFlames), Sergei Bobrovsky (@FlaPanthers) and Nick Suzuki (@MTLCanadiens) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 11.#NHLStats: https://t.co/QFvqhnpU27 pic.twitter.com/coPTYbRmAq
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 12, 2024
Game Recaps
Seattle Kraken v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In Newark, the Devils welcomed the Kraken back to the Garden State and in the first a power play goal from Tyler Toffoli gave New Jersey the 1-0 lead. In the second, Jack Hughes scored his 16th of the year to give the Devs the 2-0 lead and then a Dawson Mercer goal put New Jersey up 3-0. In the third, Seattle got on the board when Will Borgen scored his second of the year but the Devils stood pat to get the 3-1 victory over the Kraken.
Calgary Flames v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York, the Flames returned to the bright lights of Manhattan to take on the Rangers. After a scoreless first, New York took the 1-0 lead with Will Cuylle’s ninth of the year. In the third, Jimmy Vesey scored an empty net goal to give the Rangers the 2-0 shutout win over the Flames.
Arizona Coyotes v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Coyotes and in the first Arizona took the 1-0 lead when Matt Dumba scored his third. In the second, Philadelphia tied it up with a successful penalty shot from Morgan Frost but then Arizona re-took the lead with Matias Maccelli’s eighth of the year. Travis Konecny then responded when he scored his 25th of the year to tied the game for the Flyers once more however Alex Kerfoot scored his eighth as the ‘Yotes gained the lead once more. In the third a Jamie Drysdale goal tied it up for Philly once again and then Scott Laughton’s seventh of the year put Philadelphia in the lead. Owen Tippett then hit the empty netter as the Flyers got the 5-3 comeback victory over the Coyotes.
Late Games
- Minnesota Wild v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- TB v. BOS – 7p ET
- LA v. BUF – 7p ET
- ANA v. MON – 7p ET
- CLB v. OTT – 7p ET
- STL v. TOR – 7p ET
- COL v. WAS – 7p ET
- SEA v. NYI – 730p ET
- CAR v. DAL – 8p ET
- NJ v. NAS – 8p ET
- VAN v. CHI – 830p ET
- DET v. EDM – 9p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- What’s Led To Ovechkin’s Resurgence? Capitals Captain, Teammates Explain His Turnaround & Goal-Scoring Streak (The Hockey News)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Battle of Ontario is Back, Baby (SportsNet)
- Color of Hockey: Lindstrom could be early pick in 2024 NHL Draft (NHL)
- Capitals’ Move To Virginia Suffers Setback After Senate Kills Bill To Fund New Arena In Alexandria (The Hockey News)
- 17 Things: Capitals Trade Rumblings, Mantha, Dowd & Valuable Pieces, Ovechkin’s Hot Streak, Kuznetsov, Interesting Road Ahead For D.C. (The Hockey News)
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