We would see some strong Tuesday showings as we would be treated to a 12 game docket in the National Hockey League.
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
News
- The Philadelphia Flyers announced injury updates for three players.
Injury updates per Flyers GM Daniel Briere:
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 27, 2024
• Defenseman Jamie Drysdale is week-to-week (upper-body). He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
• Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is week-to-week (upper-body injury).
• Forward Travis Konecny is day-to-day (upper-body injury).
Game Recaps
Washington Capitals v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit the Red Wings would play host to the Washington Capitals, and in the first period the Wings would get goals from Shayne Gostisbehere and Lucas Raymond to give them the 2-0 lead. In the second period Hendrix Lapierre would score to get the Caps back within one, but Joe Veleno would score to reclaim the two goal lead for the Wings. Before the period would end Michael Sgarbossa would score for the Caps while Gostisbehere would net his second of the game and JT Compber would score to give the Wings the 5-2 lead. Then in the third period Max Pacioretty would score for the Caps, but Robby Fabbri, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin would score to give the Red Wings the 8-3 victory over the Capitals.
Buffalo Sabres v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET
- In Florida the Panthers would face off with the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Dylan Cozens would score for the Sabres to open the scoring, but Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk would score to give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Tage Thompson would strike for the Sabres, but a goal from Brandon Montour would give the Panthers the 3-2 victory over the Sabres.
Arizona Coyotes v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal the Arizona Coyotes would come to town to face off with the Canadiens, and in the first period Joel Armia would score to give the Habs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jordan Harris would score to grow the Habs lead to two, but Alex Kerfoot would score to get the Yotes back within one. Then in the third period Nick Bjugstad would score for the Yotes, but goals from Tanner Pearson and Nick Suzuki would give the Canadiens the 4-2 victory over the Coyotes.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would look to dim the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Bobby Brink would score to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Nick Paul would score to tie the game at one for the Bolts. Then in the third period Steven Stamkos would score for the Bolts, but goals from Tyson Foerster, Travis Sanheim, Sean Walker, Noah Cates, and Cam York would give the Flyers the 6-2 victory over the Lightning.
Vegas Golden Knights v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto the Maple Leafs would go to battle with the Vegas Golden Knights, and after a scoreless first period Tyler Bertuzzi would score for the Leafs, but goals from Ivan Barbashev, Mason Morelli, and William Karlsson would give the Knights the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Ryan Reaves would strike for the Leafs, but Jonathan Marchessault would score a pair of goals and Nicolas Roy would score to give the Golden Knights the 6-2 victory over the Maple Leafs to earn their 300th Regular Season victory in franchise history.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET
- In Minnesota the Carolina Hurricanes would visit the Wild, and in the first period Jordan Staal would score for the Canes, but goals from Connor Dewar and Jonas Brodin would give the Wild the 2-1 lead. In the second period Andrei Svechnikov would score to tie the game at two for the Canes. Then in the third period Stefan Noesen would score to give the Hurricanes the 3-2 victory over the Wild.
Ottawa Senators v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
- In Nashville the Predators would go to battle with the visiting Ottawa Senators, and in the first period Michael McCarron and Roman Josi would score for the Preds for the 2-0 lead, but Drake Batherson would net his 20th of the season to get the Sens back within one. In the second period Josi would net his second of the game to reclaim the two goal lead for the Preds. Then in the third period Gustav Nyquist would score to give the Predators the 4-1 victory over the Senators.
St. Louis Blues v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
- In Winnipeg the St. Louis Blues would come to town to take on the Jets, and in the first period Pavel Buchnevich would score for the Blues, but goals from Sen Monahan, Brenden Dillon, and Kyle Connor would give the Jets the 3-1 lead. In the second period Brandon Saad would score for the Blues to get back within one. Then in the third period Alex Iafallo would score to give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Blues.
Late Games
- Los Angeles Kings v. Calgary Flames 9p ET
- Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche – 9:30p ET
- Pittsburgh Penguins v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
- New Jersey Devils v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- CLB v. BOS – 7p ET
- STL v. EDM – 8:30p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Why Arshdeep Bains’ Canucks call-up is more than a ‘Cinderella story’ (The Athletic – $)
- Column: Thank you, readers, for helping my sports writing dream come true (Los Angeles Times)
- Insider Trading: 10 days until TradeCentre… (TSN)
- Gary Bettman shoots down any talk about relocation for Jets (SportsNet)
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