It’s Hockey Day in America, and the NHL would feature 13 games and a lot of one goal games with a couple blowouts.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 24th, 2024
News
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Game Recaps
St. Louis Blues v. Detroit Red Wings – 12p ET
- To kick off Hockey Day in America, the Detroit Red Wings would play host to the St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Patrick Kane, Michael Rasmussen, Robby Fabbri, and Alex DeBrincat would score to give the Wings the commanding 4-0 lead. Then in the second period Zack Bolduc would net his first of the season for the Blues to get on the board, but JT Compher would score and DeBrincat would net his second of the game to give the Red Wings the 6-1 victory over the Blues.
Montreal Canadiens v. New Jersey Devils – 2p ET
- In New Jersey the Devils would take on the Montreal Canadiens in an afternoon matinee, and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals as Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki would strike for the Habs while Timo Meier and Ondrej Palat would score for the Devils for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period Suzuki would net his second of the game for the Habs, but goals from Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt would give the Devils the 4-3 victory over the Canadiens.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. New York Islanders – 2p ET
- On Long Island the Tampa Bay Lightning would come to town to take on the New York Islanders, and in the first period Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov would score to give the Bolts the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brayden Point would score on the powerplay to grow the Bolts lead to three. Then in the third period Anders Lee and Brock Nelson would score for the Isles to get them back within one, but Luke Glendening would score for the Lightning to take the 4-2 victory over the Islanders.
New York Rangers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 3p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would host the New York Rangers, and after a scoreless first period Alexis Lafreniere would score to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period Tyson Foerester would score for the Flyers to tie the game at one, but Matt Rempe would score his first career NHL goal to give the Rangers the 2-1 victory over the Flyers.
Washington Capitals v. Florida Panthers – 6p ET
- In Florida the Panthers would go to battle with the Washington Capitals, and after a scoreless first period Nick Cousins would open the scoring for the Panthers, but late in the period while on the powerplay Sonny Milano would score to tie the game at one for the Caps. Then in the third period Tom Wilson would score on the powerplay for the Caps to take the 2-1 lead, but Carter Verhaeghe would strike for the Panthers to tie the game at two to send the game to overtime. In the extra frame Gustav Forsling would score to give the Panthers the 3-2 overtime victory over the Capitals.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Colorado Avalanche – 7p ET
- In Colorado the Toronto Maple Leafs would come to town to take on the Avalanche, and in the first period Artturi Lehkonen and Andrew Cogliano would score for the Avs to take the 2-0 lead, but Tyler Bertuzzi would score to get the Leafs back within one. In the second period Bertuzzi would net his second of the game and Mitch Marner would score to give the Leafs the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Mikko Rantanen would score to tie the game at three for the Avs, but Bertuzzie would strike once again to complete the hat trick and give the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory over the Avalanche.
Vegas Golden Knights v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa for Hockey Night in Canada the Senators would battle the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Jonathan Marchessault would score to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the second period Chandler Stephenson would score to grow the Knights lead to two, but goals from Thomas Chabot and Drake Batherson would tie the game at two for the Sens. Then in the third period Josh Norris would score for the Sens, but Stephenson’s second of the game would tie the game at three for the Knights and send the game to overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey, it would be Tim Stuetzle with the winner to give the Senators the 4-3 shootout victory over the Golden Knights.
Boston Bruins v. Vancouver Canucks – 7p ET
- In Vancouver the Canucks would take on the Boston Bruins, and after a scoreless first period Jesper Boqvist and Danton Heinen would score to give the B’s the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek would score for the Canucks to tie the game at two to force overtime. In the extra frame Boeser would net his second of the game to complete the comeback for the Canucks to defeat the Bruins 3-2.
Dallas Stars v. Carolina Hurricanes – 8p ET
- In Carolina the Dallas Stars would visit the Hurricanes, and in the first period Jason Robertson would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sebastian Aho would score to tie the game at one for the Canes, but Wyatt Johnston would score to give the Stars the lead again. Then it would be a scoreless third period as the Stars would hold on to defeat the Hurricanes 2-1.
Late Games
- Calgary Flames v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
- Minnesota Wild v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
- Nashville Predators v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
- Anaheim Ducks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- TB v. NJ – 1p ET
- PHI v. PIT – 3:30p ET
- CAR v. BUF – 6p ET
- NYR v. CLB – 6p ET
- DET v. CHI – 6p ET
- ARI v. WIN – 6p ET
- NAS v. ANA – 8p ET
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