In a night of devastation, there would be 12 games with big victories, plus a GM change in Columbus and the final jersey was released under adidas for Tampa Bay.
NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 15th, 2024
News
- The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they have relieved Jarmo Kekalainen of his duties as General Manager.
- John Davidson, along with the team’s hockey operations team, will be the interim general manager while the team searches for their next General Manager.
Jarmo Kekalainen has been relieved of his duties as general manager.
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) February 15, 2024
John Davidson, along with the team’s hockey operations management team, will assume general manager’s duties while the club goes through the process of hiring a replacement.
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- The Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled their new alternate jersey.
- The jersey pays tribute to the franchise’s history with colors, lettering, and collar.
- The jersey will debut on Thursday night against Colorado.
A tribute to our legacy. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/HULLX5cEOT
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) February 15, 2024
Game Recaps
Seattle Kraken v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston, the ruins hosted the Kraken and in the first David Pastrnak scored his 34th of the year to put Boston up 1-0 but then a power play goal from Jordan Eberle tied the game for Seattle. In the second, Eeli Tolvanen’s 15th goal of the year gave the Kraken the 2-1 lead. In the third, Matty Beniers put Seattle up 3-1 with his eighth of the year and then Jaren McCann scored an empty net goal to give the Kraken the 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Florida Panthers v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
- In Western New York, the Sabres hosted the Panthers and in the first Carter Verhaeghe scored his 27th to put Florida up 1-0. In the second, Anton Lundell’s seventh of the year put Florida up 2-0. In the third, Carter Verhaeghe scored an empty net goal to put the Cats up 3-0 and then Ryan Lomberg scored his fourth of the year on the power play to give the Panthers the 4-0 shutout victory over the Sabres.
Los Angeles Kings v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In the Garden State, the Devils welcomed the Kings back to New Jersey and after a scoreless first, Anze Kopitar scored a shorthanded goal to give Los Angeles the 1-0 lead but then Tyler Toffoli’s power play goal tied the contest for New Jersey. Then in the third, Quinton Byfield scored his 17th of the year on the power play to give the Kings the 2-1 win over the Devils.
Montreal Canadiens v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Canadiens and in the first Jake Evans gave Montreal the 1-0 lead with his fourth of the year. In the second, Chris Kreider scored his 25th to tie the game for New York and then Will Cuylle’s 10th of the year put the Blueshirts up 2-1. Then, a shorthanded goal from Mika Zibanejad put New York up two and then Chris Kreider scored his second of the night to give New York the 4-1 lead. Juraj Slafkovky then scored his 12th of the year to bring the Habs within two.
Anaheim Ducks v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa, the Senators welcomed the Ducks back to the Canadian capital and in the first Anaheim took the 1-0 lead when Pavel Minyukov scored his third of the year. In the second, Frank Vatrano scored a power play goal to give the Ducks the 2-0 lead and then Mason McTavish scored his 14th of the year to put Anaheim up three. In the third, Mason McTavish scored his second of the night to give Anaheim the 4-0 lead but then Ottawa would get on the board when Claude Giroux scored his 18th of the year. Then, Cam Fowler scored his fourth of the year on the power play as the Ducks cruised by the Senators for the 5-1 win.
Colorado Avalanche v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Avalanche and in the first Colorado took the 1-0 lead when Bowen Byram scored his seventh of the year but then Tampa tied the game with Brayden Point 26th of the year. Then. Nikita Kucherov scored his 35th of the year to put the Bolts in the lead. In the second, Bowen Byram tied the contest with his second of the night. In the third, Colorado re-took the lead when Artturi Lehkonen scored his sixth of the year on the power play. Then, Steven Stamkos scored his 23rd of the year to tie the game for Tampa and then Nikita Kucherov scored his 36th of the year to give the Bolts the 4-3 lead. Anthony Cirelli then scored an empty net goal to give Tampa the 5-3 lead and then Nick Perbix scored an empty net goal of his own as the Lightning got the 6-3 win over the Avalanche.
Philadelphia Flyers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Flyers and in the first Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Travis Sanheim scored a shorthanded goal, his fifth goal of the year. In the second, Auston Matthews scored three straight, good for the hat trick, to put Toronto in the lead 3-1. In the third, Garnet Hathaway scored his fifth of the year to bring the Flyers within a goal and then Travis Konecny scored a power play goal, his 26t goal of the year, to even the score 3-3. In overtime, William Nylander scored the game winner, his 27th goal of the year, to give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 win over the Flyers.
Edmonton Oilers v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues hosted the Oilers and in the first St. Louis took the 1-0 lead when Robert Thomas scored his 19th of the year but then Edmonton tied the game wehn Leon Draisaitl scored a power play goal and then Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his 15th of the year to put the Oilers in the lead. In the second, Jake Neighbours scored his 19th of the year to tie the game and then Torey Krug scored his second of the year to put the Blues in the lead. Then, Jordan Kyrou scored his 18th of the year on the power play to put St. Louis up two and then a power play goal from Pavel Buchnevich put the Blues up 5-2. In the third, Corey Perry scored his fifth of the year to bring Edmonton within two but Brandon Saad scored an empty net goal to give the Blues the 6-3 win over the Oilers.
Dallas Stars v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
- In Music City USA, the Predators hosted the Stars and in the first Dallas took the 1-0 lead when Sam Steel scored his seventh of the year and then Matt Duchene scored his 20th of the year to put the Stars up 2-0. Then, Craig Smith’s seventh of the year put Dallas up 3-0 and then Wyatt Johnston got his 16th of the year to put the Stars up 4-0. In the second, Miro Heiskanen scored his sixth of the year as Dallas took the commanding 5-0 lead but then Nashville got on the board when Cole Smith scored his sixth of the year. Tyler Seguin then scored a power play goal, his 20th goal of the year, to give Dallas the 6-1 lead and then Tommy Novak scored his 11th of the year to bring the Preds within four. Then, Matt Duchene scored his second of the night to make it a 7-2 Dallas lead. In the third, Ty Dellandrea scored his second of the year to make it an 8-2 Dallas lead and then Wyatt Johnston scored a power play goal, his second goal of the night, as the Stars crushed the Predators 9-2.
Late Games
- Pittsburgh Penguins v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
- San Jose Sharks v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
- Detroit Red Wings v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- CAR v. ARI – 9p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- There was no post-Super Bowl announcement from the NHL regarding the Coyotes’ fate, but the situation is coming to a head soon. (PHNX)
- The Jeff Marek Show: Kekalainen Out as Blue Jackets GM (SportsNet)
- ‘It’s a dumb league’: Tortorella says young guys need to learn how to gain respect (TSN)
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