On a 13 game slate, there was excitement in all contests as the NHL returned to the Meadowlands for the first of two in the Stadium Series
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 17th, 2024
News
- The NHL announced that the 2025 NHL Stadium Series will take place on March 1, 2025.
- The contest will take place at Ohio Stadium, on the campus of The Ohio State University featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Detroit Red Wings
IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING!!
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) February 18, 2024
We’re taking it outdoors for the first time ever.
Bringing the BOOM to The Shoe!
3.1.25 | Ohio Stadium
Experience history. https://t.co/af2isQM72a#StadiumSeries | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/B3Ol4XJlKy
Game Recaps
Los Angeles Kings v. Boston Bruins – 1230p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins welcomed the Kings and in the first Boston took 1-0 lead with James van Riemsdyk scored his 10th of the year but then Los Angeles tied the game with Matt Roy’s third of the year. Boston then re-took the lead with a power play goal from James van Riemsdyk, scoring his second of the day. IN the second, the Bruins took the 3-1 lead with Anthony Richard’s first of the year but then the Kings got within a goal when Vladislav Gavrikov scored his fourth of the year. In the third, the Kings tied it up with Alex Laferriere’s seventh of the year but Boston re-took the lead once more when Trent Frederic scored his 15th of the year. Anze Kopitar then scored a power play goal to tie the contest once more for Los Angeles. In overtime, Brandt Clarke scored the game winner, also his first career NHL goal, as the Kings downed the Bruins 5-4.
Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – 3p ET
- In Dallas, the Oilers made the trip back to the Lone Star State to take on the Stars and after a scoreless first, Dallas took the 1-0 lead when Mason Marchment scored his 18th of the year on the power plat but then Edmonton tied the contest when Evan Bouchard scored his 13th of the year. Then, Dallas re-took the lead when Thomas Harley scored his 14th of the year but then Edmonton responded to tie the game once again when Corey Perry scored his sixth of the year. Then, Derek Ryan’s fourth of the year, a shorthanded goal, put the Oilers in the lead but then Matt Duchene’s power play goal, his 22nd of the year, tied the game for the Stars. Following a scoreless third, Evan Bouchard scored the game winner, his 14th goal of the year, to give the Oilers the 4-3 win over the Stars.
Ottawa Senators v. Chicago Blackhawks – 3p ET
- In the Windy City, the Blackhawks hosted the Senators in the annual match-up in Chicago, and in the first Nick Foligno scored his 12th of the year to put Chicago up 1-0 but then Tim Stützle scored his 12th of the year to tie the game for Ottawa. In the second, Jakob Chychrun scored a power play goal, his ninth of the year, to put the Sens up 2-1 but then Connor Bedard scored his 16th of the year to tie the game for Chicago. In the third, Jason Dickinson’s 17th of the year gave the Blackhawks the 3-2 win over the Senators.
Detroit Red Wings v. Calgary Flames – 4p ET
- In the Saddledome, the Flames hosted the Red Wings, and in the first Patrick Kane’s power play goal, his ninth of the year, gave Detroit the 1-0 lead and then J.T. Compher scored his 13th of the year to put the Red Wings up 2-0. In the second, Detroit took the 3-0 lead when Dylan Larkin netted his 24th of the year on the power play and then they took the 4-0 lead after David Perron scored his 12th of the year. In the third, Lucas Raymond scored his 15th of the year as the Red Wings blanked the Flames 5-0.
Buffalo Sabres v. Minnesota Wild – 5p ET
- In Minnesota, the Wild welcomed the Sabres back to the State of Hockey. After a scoreless first and second period, Buffalo took the 1-0 lead with Casey Mittlestadt’s 13th of the year but then Minnesota tied it up with Joel Eriksson Ek’s 25th of the year. Then, Declan Chisholm scored his first of the year on the power play to Minnesota back in the lead but Jordan Greenway scored his ninth of the year to tie the game. In overtime, Henri Jokiharju scored his third of the year as the Sabres got the 3-2 win over the Wild.
Nashville Predators v. St. Louis Blues – 5p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues take on the Predators and in the first Nashville took the 1-0 lead with Colton Sissons 14th of the year but then a power play goal from Jordan Kyrou tied the game for St. Louis. In the second, Luke Evangelista scored his 10th of the year as the Preds took the 2-1 lead. In the third, Filip Forsberg scored on the power play to give Nashville the 3-1 lead and then Luke Schenn scored his first of the year to give the Preds the three goal lead. Then, Nathan Walker’s fifth of the year brought St. Louis within two but an empty net goal from Ryan O’Reilly gave the Predators the 5-2 win over the Blues.
Florida Panthers v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 5p ET
- In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Panthers and in the first Brandon Hagel scored his 20th to put Tampa Bay up 1-0 but then Brandon Montour’s third of the year tied the contest for Florida. Sam Bennett then scored his 12th of the year to put Florida up 2-1 and then Kevin Stenlund scored his ninth to give the Cats the two goal lead. Gustav Forsling then joined in on the scoresheet with his eighth of the year to make it a 4-1 Florida lead. In the second, Matthew Tkachuck scored a pair of power play goals to put the Panthers up 6-1. In the third, Carter Verhaeghe then got on the scoresheet with his 29th of the year to make it a six goal lead and then Sam Bennett scored his second of the game to put Florida up 8-1 on the power play. Carter Verhaeghe then scored his second of the contest to make it a 9-1 Florida lead but Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point scored his 27th of the year but the Panthers breezed by the Lightning for the 9-2 win.
Washington Capitals v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal, the Capitals and Canadiens faced off for the final time this season and in the first Anthony Mantha scored his 17th of the year to put Washington up 1-0 but then Arber Xhekaj scored his second of the year to get Montreal on the board. Then, the Capitals took the 2-1 lead with a power play goal from T.J. Oshie. In the second, Alex Newhook scored his eighth of the year to tie the game for the Habs. In the third, Sonny Milano scored his fifth of the year to put Washington back in the lead but Nick Suzuki scored on the power play to tie up the contest 3-3. Then, Aliaksei Protas netted his fourth to give the Capitals the 4-3 win over the Canadiens.
Anaheim Ducks v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Ducks and in the first Auston Matthews scored his 46th of the year to put Toronto up 1-0 and then Bobby McCann’s power play goal, his sixth of the year, put the Leafs up 2-0. Then, Jake McCabe scored his fifth of the year to make it a 3-0 Toronto lead but Frank Vatrano scored his 24th on the power play to get Anaheim on the board. Then, William Nylander scored a power play goal of his own to give Toronto the three goal lead back. In the second, Auston Matthews scored a power play goal of his own to put Toronto up 5-1 and then Tyler Bertuzzi scored a power play goal to put the Leafs up 6-1. Auston Matthews then cinched in the hat trick to give Toronto the ever-so comfortable 7-1 lead and then Bobby McCann notched his second of the night to increase the Leaf lead to seven. In the third, Ryan Strome scored his ninth to make it a 8-2 Toronto lead but Nicholas Robertson ended the game with his eighth of the year to give the Maple Leafs the 9-2 win over the Ducks.
Philadelphia Flyers v. New Jersey Devils – 8p ET – 2024 Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium
- In the Meadowlands for the Stadium Series, New Jersey took the early 1-0 lead with Nico Hischier’s 17th of the year and then Tyler Toffoli scores his 24th of the year to put the Devils up 2-0. In the second, Owen Tippett scored his 20th of the year to bring the Flyers within a goal but New Jersey when back up two with Brendan Smith’s second of the year. Then, New Jersey goes up 4-1 with Nathan Bastian’s fourth of the season but Owen Tippett scored his second of the year to bring the Flyers within two. In the third, Nico Hischier scored his second of the night to increase the Devils lead to three but then Nick Seeler’s first of the year brings Philadelphia back within two. Nathan Bastian then scored his second of the night as the Devils defeated the Flyers 6-3.
Late Games
- Winnipeg Jets v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
- Columbus Blue Jackets v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
- Carolina Hurricanes v. Vegas Golden Knights – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- NYR v. NYI – 3p ET
- 2024 Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium
- ARI v. COL – 6p ET
- LA v. PIT – 6p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Ovechkin Staying In Touch With Kuznetsov – (The Hockey News)
- Saturday Headlines: Flames’ Hanifin headed to market, Markstrom waiting – (Sportsnet)
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