NHL News and Notes Sunday, March 24th, 2024
News
- Washington Capitals F Tom Wilson and the NHLPA will not appeal the six game suspension for hi-sticking
NEWS: Tom Wilson of @Capitals and the NHLPA have declined to file an appeal of his 6-game suspension for high-sticking, a source tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/o062IzZAaZ
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) March 24, 2024
Game Recaps
Winnipeg Jets v. Washington Capitals – 12:30p ET
- In Washington, the Capitals hosted the Jets and after a scoreless first and second periods, John Carlson scored his seventh of the year on the power play to put Washington up 1-0. Then, Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals as the Capitals shutout the Jets 3-0.
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Colorado Avalanche – 2p ET
- In the Mile High City, the Avalanche hosted the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh got a pair when Jesse Puljujarvi scored his second of the year and then Bryan Rust scored his 22nd of the year. In the second, Sidney Crosby’s 34th of the year put the Pens up 3-0 and then Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s first of the year put Pittsburgh up 4-0. Sean Walker’s ninth of the year put Colorado on the board and then Yakov Trenin’s 11th of the year brought the Avs within two. In the third, Jonathan Drouin’s 12th brought Colorado within a goal and the Nathan MacKinnon netted his 44th as the Avs tied the contest. In overtime, Jonathan Drouin scored his second of the day and the game winner as the Avalanche scored five unanswered to down the Penguins 5-4.
New Jersey Devils v. New York Islanders – 5p ET
- In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Devils and after a scoreless first, Timo Meier scored a power play goal to put New Jersey up 1-0. Then, Jack Hughes scored his 24th of the year to put Jersey up 2-0 and then Alexander Hotlz scored his 16th as New Jersey took the 3-0 lead. In the third, Chris Tierney scored on the empty net as the Devils shutout the Islanders 4-0.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Carolina Hurricanes – 6p ET
- In Raleigh, the Hurricanes welcomed the Maple Leafs and in the first, Brady Skjei scored his 12th of the year to put Carolina up 1-0 and then Sebastian Aho’s power play goal put the Canes up 2-0. Following the scoreless second, Toronto got on the board when Nicholas Robertson scored his 10th put the Hurricanes held on for the 2-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Edmonton Oilers v. Ottawa Senators – 6p ET
- In Ottawa, the Senators hosted the Oilers and in the first Adam Henrique’s 20th of the year gave Edmonton the 1-0 lead but then Jakob Chychryn’s 10th of the year on the power play tied the contest. In the second, Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play to put Edmonton back up and then Zach Hyman scored his 50th on the year as the Oilers took the 3-1 lead. Tim Stützle then scored his 18th on the year as Ottawa came within a goal and then Drake Batherson’s power play goal tied the game for the Sens. In the third, Jakob Chychrun scored his second of the game to put Ottawa up 4-3 and then Parker Kelly scored an empty netter as the Senators downed the Oilers 5-3.
Florida Panthers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 6p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Panthers and in the first Sam Reinhart scored his 49th of the year to put Florida up 1-0. In the second, Vladimir Tarasenko scored a power play goal to put the Panthers up 2-0. In the third, Carter Verhaeghe struck with his 32nd of the year but then Bobby Brink scored a power play goal to put Philadelphia on the board. Sam Reinhart then scored an empty net goal, his second goal of the night, as the Panthers downed the Flyers 4-1.
Late Games
- Dallas Stars v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p ET
- Tampa Bay Lightning v. Anaheim Ducks – 8:30p ET
- Buffalo Sabres v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
- Montreal Canadiens v. Seattle Kraken – 9p ET*
- Seattle in Winter Classic jersey
Today’s Games
- VGK v. STL – 8p ET
- LA v. VAN – 9p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Inside Ovechkin’s Resurgence – (The Hockey News)
- Pro Wrestling Stars Have Deep Hockey Roots – (The Hockey News)
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