In a four game slate in the NHL, thre home teams got the wins, plus news and notes
NHL News and Notes from Monday, February 26th, 2024
News
- The Washington Capitals recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from Hersey of the AHL.
- Forward TJ Oshie was placed on IR.
NEWS | The Capitals have recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears. https://t.co/6fTTLrdVo4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 26, 2024
- The NHL announced that they have named Minnesota Wild forward Kiril Kaprizov First Star of the Week.
- Mitch Marner (TOR) and Igor Shesterkin (NYR) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL Stars of the Week – Kaprizov Dazzles for Top Honors
Kirill Kaprizov (@mnwild), Mitchell Marner (@MapleLeafs) and Igor Shesterkin (@NYRangers) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 25.#NHLStats: https://t.co/vXmOsEnOjV pic.twitter.com/jm5ZLT7iM0
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 26, 2024
- The NHL and NHLPA announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared by the Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with the team.
Valeri Nichushkin (@Avalanche) cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with team. https://t.co/fYKhko1G7V pic.twitter.com/vKDDFJW83q
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 26, 2024
Game Recaps
Ottawa Senators v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In Washington, the Capitals took on the Senators and in the first Aliaksei Protas scored his fifth to put Washington up 1-0. Then, John Carlson scored a power play goal to put the Caps up 2-0 but then Ottawa got on the board when Drake Batherson scored his 19th of the year. Shane Pinto then scored his fifth of the year to even the score but Max Pacioretty scored a power play goal to give Washington the 3-2 lead. Then, Beck Malenstyn score his sixth of the year as the Capitals went back up two. In the second, Brady Tkachuk scored his 26th to bring the Sens within a goal once more but Hendrix Lapierre scored a pair of goals as the Capitals went on to get the 6-3 win over the Senators following a scoreless third period.
New York Islanders v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas, the Stars took on the Islanders and in the first Ryan Pulock scored his fourth to put New York up 1-0. In the second, Matt Duchene scored his 23rd of the year on the power play to put Dallas on the board but then Kyle MacLean scored his second of the year to give the Isles the lead once more. Then, Logan Stankoven scored his first of the year as Dallas tied the game once more. After a scoreless third, Bo Horvat scores the game winner as the Islanders down the Stars 3-2.
Late Games
- Los Angeles Kings v. Edmonton Oilers – 9:30p ET
- Boston Bruins v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
Games
- WAS v. DET – 7p ET
- BUF v. FLA – 7p ET
- ARI v. MON – 7p ET
- TB v. PHI – 7p ET
- VGK v. TOR – 7p ET
- CAR v. MIN – 8p ET
- OTT v. NAS – 8p ET
- STL v. WIN – 8p ET
- LA v. CAL – 9p ET
- DAL v. COL – 9:30p ET
- PIT v. VAN – 10p ET
- NJ v. SJ – 10:30p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Color of Hockey: Iginla’s children adding to family’s legacy in game (NHL)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Six Degrees of Chris Chelios (SportsNet)
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