On a quiet Monday, there would be four games, plus the weekly Three Stars announcement a a St. Patrick’s Tribute for Toronto
NHL News and Notes Monday, March 11th, 2024
News
- The NHL announced that they have named Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon as First Star of the Week.
- Pavel Zacha (BOS) and Thatcher Demko (VAN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL Stars of the Week – MacKinnon Stays Hot for Top Honors
Nathan MacKinnon (@Avalanche), Pavel Zacha (@NHLBruins) and Thatcher Demko (@Canucks) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 10.#NHLStats: https://t.co/Rai4AVi1HQ pic.twitter.com/kWtdHUXoUF
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 11, 2024
- The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their new St. Pat’s tribute jersey, which will be worn on March 16 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Game Recaps
St. Louis Blues v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Blues and in the first Kasperi Kapanen scored his fifth of the year to give St. Louis the 1-0 lead and then a power play goal from Robert Thomas gave the Blues the 2-0 lead. In the second, Kevin Hayes 12th of the season put St. Louis up three and then the Blues went up four with Brandon Saad’s 19th of the year. In the third, Boston got on the board when David Pastrnak scored his 41st of the year but Alexey Toropchenko hit the empty net as the Blues blew by the Bruins 5-1.
New Jersey Devils v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Devils and after a scoreless first, Mika Zibanejad scored his 20th to put New York up 1-0 and then Erik Gustafsson’s sixth put the Blueshirts up 2-0. In the third, New Jersey got on the board when Simon Nemc scored his third of the year but Vincent Trocheck got an empty net goal as the Rangers knocked off the Devils 3-1.
Washington Capitals v. Winnipeg Jets – 7:30p ET
- In Winnipeg, the Jets hosted the Capitals for the lone time on the year and in the first Winnipeg took the 1-0 lead with Neal Pionk’s fifth of the year. In the second, Alex Iafallo scored his ninth of the year to put Winnipeg up 2-0. In the third, Kyle Connor scored his 27th as the Jets got the 3-0 shutout victory over the Capitals.
Late Game
- New York Islanders v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- DET v. BUF – 7p ET
- NYR v. CAR – 7p ET
- CLB v. MON – 7p ET
- PIT v. OTT – 7p ET
- SJ v. PHI – 7p ET
- FLA v. DAL – 8p ET
- ARI v. MIN – 8p ET
- ANA v. CHI – 8:30p ET
- COL v. CAL – 9p ET
- VGK v. SEA – 10p ET
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