On the first full day of Spring, there were 11 games of action, plus news out of Calgary and Player Safety
NHL News and Notes Thursday, March 21st, 2024
News
- The Calgary Flames announced that goaltender Dan Vladar will miss the remainder of the season.
- Vladar will undergo season ending hip surgery.
Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 21, 2024
Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation. Dustin Wolf will remain on the roster on an emergency recall basis.
More info: https://t.co/L0X1po9Udl#Flames | @MFradiology pic.twitter.com/t9QvRden3N
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have offered Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson an in-person hearing for his high stick on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor on Wednesday night.
- Wilson is eligible to be suspended for 5 or more games due to it being an in-person hearing.
Washington’s Tom Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing for high-sticking Toronto’s Noah Gregor. Date and time TBD.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 21, 2024
Game Recaps
New York Rangers v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Rangers and in the first Boston would go up 1-0 when Jake DeBrusk scored his 18th of the year. In the second, Artemi Panarin scored a pair of goals to put the Rangers up 2-1. In the third, Justin Brazeau scored his fourth of the year to tie the game for the Bruins but then Adam Fox scored his 13th of the year to put New York in the lead for good. Mika Zibanejad then scored his 23rd on an empty net to put the Blueshirts up 4-2 and then Artemi Panarin clinched the hat trick as he scored on the empty net to give the Rangers the 5-2 victory over the Bruins.
Philadelphia Flyers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
- In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Flyers and after a scoreless first, Jordan Martinook scored his 13th of the year to put Carolina up 1-0 but Scott Laughton’s 12th tied the game for Philadelphia. Then, Jalen Chatfield scored his eighth of the year as Carolina went up 2-1. In the third, Travis Konecny’s 28th of the year tied the game for the Flyers. In the overtime session, Seth Jarvis scored his 26th of the year as the Hurricanes eked past the Flyers 3-2.
New York Islanders v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Islanders and after a scoreless first, Christian Fischer scored his fifth to put Detroit up 1-0 but then Mike Reilly netted his fifth to tie the game for the Isles. Andrew Copp then scored his 11th of the year to put Detroit back up a goal and then Dylan Larkin scored his 27th as the Red Wings went up 3-1. In the third, Andrew Copp scored his second of the night as the Wings went up three and then Patrick Kane scored his 16th as Detroit made it a 5-1 game. New York then got a pair when Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored his ninth on the power play and Mathew Barzal scored his 21st. Dylan Larkin then hit the empty net for his second goal of the night as the Red Wings got the 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Winnipeg Jets v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey, the Jets visited the Garden State to take on the Devils and after a scoreless first, the Devils went up 1-0 after Jack Hughes scored a power play goal. Nikolaj Ehlers 21st goal of the year would tie the game for Winnipeg. In the third, Nico Hischier struck with his 23rd of the year on the power play and then Jack Hughes scored his second power play goal of the contest as New Jersey went up 3-1. Then, Timo Meier scored the empty net game winner as the Devils took down the Jets 4-1.
St. Louis Blues v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa, the Senators hosted the Blues and in the first St. Louis went up 1-0 when Brandon Saad scored his 21st of the year and then Colton Parayko scored his 10th as the Blues went up 2-0. In the second, Mark Kastelic scored his fourth of the year to put Ottawa on the board but then Jake Neighbours scored his 23rd of the year to put the Blues back up two. In the third, Dominik Kubalik scored his 11th to bring Ottawa within a goal once more but Jordan Kyrou scored his 22nd as St. Louis re-took the two goal lead. Jake Neighbours then scored his second of the night as the Blues got the 5-2 win over the Senators.
Nashville Predators v. Florida Panthers – 7:30p ET
- In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Predators and in the first Gustav Nyquist scored his 19th of the year to put Nashville up 1-0. In the second, Filip Forsberg scored a power play goal as the Preds went up 2-0. In the third, Filip Forsberg scored his second of the night as the Predators went on to shutout the Panthers 3-0.
Late Games
- Buffalo Sabres v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
- Chicago Blackhawks v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
- Montreal Canadiens v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
- Seattle Kraken v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10:30p ET
- Tampa Bay Lightning v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- CAR v. WAS – 7p ET
- PIT v. DAL – 8p ET
- CLB v. COL – 9p ET
- SEA v. ARI – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- 32 Thoughts: What’s next for the Arizona Coyotes? (SportsNet)
- Capitals Take Team Photo, Leave Space For Nicklas Backstrom (The Hockey News)
- Insider Trading: Wilson in hot water with player safety (TSN)
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