On Tax Day, there were eight games and one playoff spot remains, plus news and notes
NHL News and Notes Monday, April 15th, 2024
News
- The NHL announced that they have named Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews First Star of the Week.
- Roman Josi (NAS) and Nazem Kadri (CAL) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Nice Week
Auston Matthews (@MapleLeafs), Roman Josi (@PredsNHL) and Nazem Kadri (@NHLFlames) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending April 14.#NHLStats: https://t.co/hybpRcAVhS pic.twitter.com/gY0iANYfJr
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 15, 2024
- With their victory over Ottawa, the New York Rangers would take first place in the Metropolitan Division and claim the President’s Trophy as the top team in the NHL for the 2023-24 Regular Season.
Presidents’ + Eastern + Metro.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 16, 2024
Now, let’s get to work. #LGR pic.twitter.com/pCpIeQg1da
Game Recaps
Montréal Canadiens v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Canadiens and in the first Brendan Gallagher scored his 14th of the year to give Montréal the 1-0 lead and then Justin Barron scored his seventh to put the Habs up 2-0. Then, J.T. Compher scored his 18th to put Detroit on the board. In the second, Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored his second of the year to give Montréal the two goal lead back and then Brendan Gallagher scored his 15th to make it a three goal lead for the Habs. J.T. Compher then scored his second of the game to bring the Wings within two. In the third, Alex DeBrincat scored his 27th of the year to bring Detroit within a goal and then Lucas Raymond tied the game with his 30th. In overtime, Lucas Raymond scored the game winner to give the Red Wings the 6-5 win over the Canadiens.
New York Islanders v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In the Garden State, the Devils hosted the Islanders and in the first Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored his 11th to put New York up 1-0 and then Kyle Palmieri scored a power play goal to give the Isles the 2-0 lead. In the second, Timo Meier scored his 28th to put New Jersey on the board but Brock Nelson put New York back up two with his 33rd on the year. In the third, Kyle MacLean scored his fourth of the year as the Islanders defeated the Devils 4-1.
Nashville Predators v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
- In the Steel City, the Penguins hosted the Predators and in the first, Sidney Crosby scored a power play goal to put Pittsburgh up 1-0 and then Erik Karlsson scored his 11th on the year to give the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the second, Nashville got on the board with Gustav Nyqvist’s 23rd of the year but then Reilly Smith scored his 13th to put Pittsburgh back up two. Filip Forsberg then scored his 48th on the year to bring Nashville within a goal once more. In the third, Emil Bemstrom scored his eighth as the Penguins got the 4-2 win over the Predators.
Buffalo Sabres v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Sabres and in the first Buffalo took the 1-0 lead when Dylan Cozens got his 17th of the year. In the second, Tampa Bay tied it up with Steven Stamkos’ 40th of the year but Buffalo responded when Dylan Cozens scored a shorthanded goal. The Sabres then went up a pair when Jordan Greenway scored his 10th of the year. In the third, Tampa got within a goal once more when Erik Cernak scored his second of the year but Zach Benson scored his 11th of the year as the Sabres doubled up the Lightning 4-2.
Boston Bruins v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In Washington, the Capitals look to stay within playoff contention as they hosted the Bruins. In the first, John Carlson scored his 10th of the year as Washington took the 1-0 lead. In the third, Nic Dowd scored a late empty net goal as the Capitals shutout the Bruins 2-0.
Ottawa Senators v. New York Rangers – 7:30p ET
- In New York, the Rangers hosted the Senators and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Jack Roslovic scored his ninth of the year. In the second, Adam Fox scored a power play goal to put the Blueshirts up a pair. In the third, Artemi Panarin scored his 49th to put New York up 3-0 and then Alexis Lafrenière scored his 28th to give the Rangers the 4-0 shutout victory over the Senators.
Late Games
- San Jose Sharks v. Edmonton Oilers – 9:30p ET
- Minnesota Wild v. Los Angeles Kings – 9:30p ET
Today’s Games
- OTT v. BOS – 7p ET
- CAR v. CLB – 7p ET
- DET v. MON – 7p ET
- WAS v. PHI – 7p ET
- TOR v. FLA – 7:30p ET
- SEA v. WIN – 8p ET
- CHI v. VGK – 10p ET
- CAL v. VAN – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- After Nearly 2 Years On The Couch, Pacioretty Is Finally Playing Meaningful Hockey Again With The Capitals. That’s Why He Stayed In D.C. (The Hockey News)
- Color of Hockey: Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Lebanon raising profile in game (NHL)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going (SportsNet)
- Johnston: How the Coyotes-Salt Lake relocation plan came together — and what issues remain (The Athletic – $)
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