It would be a calmer Wednesday night in the NHL as the Sabres and Flyers would pick up road wins, and three late games.
NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
News
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Florida Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg.
- Lomberg would be fined $2,083.33 for elbowing Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun on Tuesday night.
- The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.
Florida’s Ryan Lomberg has been fined $2,083.33, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for elbowing Ottawa’s Jakob Chychrun.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) February 21, 2024
- The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Pierrick Dube from Hershey of the AHL.
- Nic Dowd is not traveling with the team after being injured on Tuesday night.
NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Pierrick Dubé from the Hershey Bears. https://t.co/77k1i6y3nq
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 21, 2024
- The New York Rangers announced that they have signed Jonny Brodzinski to a contract extension.
- Brodzinski would sign a two year deal with an AAV of $787.5K per season.
JONNY x TWO MORE. pic.twitter.com/SCUhSJdp86
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 21, 2024
Game Recaps
Buffalo Sabres v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal the Canadiens would face off with the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Arber Xhekaj would score to give the Habs the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Jayden Struble would strike for the Habs, but goals from Zemgus Girgensons, Jeff Skinner, and Alex Tuch would give the Sabres the eventual 3-2 victory over the Canadiens.
Philadelphia Flyers v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7:30p ET
- In Chicago the Philadelphia Flyers would come to town to take on the Blackhawks, and in the first period Travis Sanheim would open the scoring for the Flyers, but Colin Blackwell would score to tie the game at one for the Blackhawks. In the second period Travis Konecny and Garnet Hathaway would score to give the Flyers the 3-1 lead. Then it would be a scoreless third period for the Flyers to defeat the Blackhawks 3-1.
Late Games
- Columbus Blue Jackets v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
- Toronto Maple Leafs v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET
- Boston Bruins v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- FLA v. CAR – 7p ET
- COL v. DET – 7p ET
- NYR v. NJ – 7p ET
- DAL v. OTT – 7p ET
- MON v. PIT – 7p ET
- WAS v. TB – 7p ET
- NYI v. STL – 8p ET
- BOS v. CAL – 9p ET
- VAN v. SEA – 10p ET
- TOR v. VGK – 10p ET
- NAS v. LA – 10:30p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- The Jeff Marek Show: Why Torts Fits in Philly (SportsNet)
- Carbery Shares Update On Dowd, Who Will Miss Trip; How Capitals Fill Void (The Hockey News)
- After Scratches & Growing Pains, Bear Believes He’s Finally Found His Identity With Capitals (The Hockey News)
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