In a wet and wild Saturday, there would be 13 games of action
NHL News and Notes Saturday, March 9th, 2024
News
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Game Recaps
Edmonton Oilers v. Buffalo Sabres – 12:30p ET
- In Buffalo, the Sabres welcomed the Oilers back to Western New York and in the first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead with Ryan McLeod’s 11th of the year and then a shorthanded goal from Warren Foegele put the Oilers up 2-0. Then, Tage Thompson got Buffalo on the board with his 19th on the year on the extra man advantage Following a scoreless second, Jacob Bryson scored his first goal of the year to even the score for Buffalo. With a scoreless overtime, the game moved the shootout where Alex Tuch scored the game winner to give the Sabres the 3-2 win over the Oilers.
Nashville Predators v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 12:30p ET
- In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Predators and in the first Nashville took the 1-0 lead with Kiefer Sherwood’s eighth of the year. In the second, Columbus tied the contest when Alexandre Texier scored his 10th of the season. In the third, Luke Evangelista scored his 13th of the year as the Predators squeezed by the Blue Jackets for the 2-1 win.
Carolina Hurricanes v. New Jersey Devils – 12:30p ET
- In New Jersey, the Devils and Hurricanes faced off in a matinee match-up. In the first a power play goal from Martin Necas put Carolina up 1-0. In the second, New Jersey evened the score when Nico Hischier netted his 21st. In the third, Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his 11th to put Carolina up 2-1 and then Andrei Svechnikov scored an empty netter to put the Canes up a pair. Then, Timo Meier scored his 18th of the year to bring New Jersey within a goal but then Teuvo Teravainen scored an empty netter to give the Hurricanes the 4-2 win over the Devils.
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Boston Bruins – 3p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Penguins and after a scoreless first David Pastrnak scored his 40th to put Boston up 1-0 and then Pavel Zacha scored a power play goal to put the Bruins up 2-0. Brad Marchand then scored his 27th of the year to make it a 3-0 Bruins lead. In the third, Pittsburgh got on the board when Kris Letang scored his eighth of the year but then Jake DeBrusk scored his 15th to put Boston up 4-1. Pavel Zacha then scored his second of the day to give the Bruins the 5-1 win over the Penguins.
Calgary Flames v. Florida Panthers – 4p ET
- In Florida, the Panthers hosted the Flames and after a scoreless first, Florida took the 1-0 lead when Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 18th of the year but then Yegor Sharangovich scored a power play goal to tie the game. Then, Alexander Barkov scored his 16th of the year to put Florida back up a goal and then Sam Bennett netted his 15th of the year to put the Cats up a pair. Vladimir Tarasenko then scored his second of the game to put Florida up 4-1. In the third, Kevin Stenlund scored a shorthanded goal to give the Panthers the 5-1 win over the Flames.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal, Original Six archrivals faced off with the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens. In the first, Montreal went up 1-0 when Mike Matheson scored his ninth. In the second, Toronto got a pair of goals when Bobby McMann and Max Domi each got on the scoresheet. In the third, Alex Newhook scored an empty netter as Montreal evened the score but then John Tavares scored his 20th of the year as the Maple Leafs downed the Canadiens 3-2.
Ottawa Senators v. San Jose Sharks – 7p ET
- In San Jose, the Senators visited the Sharks and in the first Thomas Bordeleau scored his third on the power play to give San Jose the 1-0 lead. In the second, Ottawa tied the contest when Tim Stützle scored his 15th of the year on the power play but then Thomas Bordeleau scored his second of the night, also on the power play, to give the Sharks the 2-1 win over the Senators.
Philadelphia Flyers v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Flyers and in the first, Victor Hedman scored his 11th to put Tampa up 1-0 and then Nicholas Paul scored his 18th on the power play to put the Bolts up 2-0. Conor Sheary then scored his third of the year to put Tampa up 3-0 and then Brayden Point scored his 33rd as the Lightning made it 4-0. In the second, Anthony Duclair scored his 17th of the year as Tampa went up 5-0. In the third, Victor Hedman scored his second and then Brandon Hagel struck with his 23rd of the year as the Lightning stomped the Flyers 7-0.
Chicago Blackhawks v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In the Nation’s Capital, the Blackhawks visited the Capitals and in the first Hendrix Lapierre scored his seventh and then Michael Sgarbossa scored his third as Washington went up 2-0. A power play goal from Tom Wilson then put the Caps up 3-0. In the second, Sonny Milano scored his 10th of the year as Washington went up 4-0. In the third, Chicago got on the board when Tyler Johnson scored his 13th of the year but the Capitals stood by as they downed the Blackhawks 4-1.
St. Louis Blues v. New York Rangers – 7:30p ET
- In New York, the Rangers hosted the Blues and in the first Vincent Trocheck scored his 23rd on the power play and then Jimmy Vesey scored his 13th to put New York up 2-0. Following a scoreless second, Chris Kreider scored his 32nd of the year on the power play to put New York up 3-0 and then Kaapo Kakko scored his eighth on the power play as the Rangers got the 4-0 shutout victory over the Blues.
Late Games
- Winnipeg Jets v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p
- Detroit Red Wings v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
- Dallas Stars v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- EDM v. PIT – 1p ET
- NAS v. MIN – 3:30p ET
- CAL v. CAR – 5p ET
- ARI v. CHI – 6p ET
- NYI v. ANA – 8p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
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