With the Edmonton Oilers coming to town, we say farewell to Arizona as the Coyotes play what looks to be their final game before relocating.
NHL News and Notes Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
News
- The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have exercised the option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract.
- The Habs option extends St. Louis’ deal for two seasons, and will keep him with the club for the next three seasons.
Les Canadiens ont choisi d'exercer l'option de prolonger le contrat de Martin St-Louis pour deux années supplémentaires. L'entraîneur-chef sera de retour pour les trois prochaines saisons.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 17, 2024
The Canadiens have chosen to exercise the option on Martin St-Louis' contract for two more… pic.twitter.com/MrokM7HKZd
- The Minnesota Wild announced that they have re-signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.
- Fleury would sign a one year deal with an AAV worth $2.5 million.
- Fleury also announced that the 2024-25 season would be his last NHL season.
The Wild Flower blooms like no other 🌸
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 17, 2024
We're excited to announce we've signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension!
More » https://t.co/V1T6fK4zId#mnwild pic.twitter.com/y2y3K4uKar
- Following Pittsburgh’s loss to the New York Islanders, forward Jeff Carter announced his retirement from the NHL.
A long and illustrious @NHL career for Jeff Carter 👏
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 18, 2024
We've been privileged to be a part of it. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, @JeffCarter_77. pic.twitter.com/AKghBIw5rO
Game Recaps
Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Islanders – 7p ET
- On Long Island, the Pittsburgh Penguins would come to town to face off with the New York Islanders, and in the first period Brock Nelson would strike first for the Isles, but Rickard Rakell would score to tie the game at one for the Pens. In the second period Evgeni Malkin would score on the powerplay and Valterri Puustinen would score for the Pens, but goals from Casey Cizikas and Kyle Palmieri would tie the game at three for the Isles. Then in the third period Jeff Carter would score for the Pens, but goals from Samuel Bolduc and Simon Holmstrom would give the Islanders the 5-4 victory over the Penguins.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa Bay, both Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews would look to hit landmark milestones as the Lightning play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the first period Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov would score for the Bolts to take the 2-0 lead, but Ryan Reaves would score to get the Leafs on the board and back within one. In the second period Anthony Duclair would score to regain the two goal lead for the Bolts, and then Brayden Point (featuring Kucherov recording his 100th assist if the season) and Brandon Hagel would score to give the Bolts the 5-1 lead. Then in the third period TJ Brodie, Pontus Holmberg, and John Tavares would score for the Leafs, but Tanner Jeannot’s tally would give the Lightning the 6-4 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Late Games
- St. Louis Blues v. Dallas Stars – 9:30p ET
- Edmonton Oilers v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- SEA v. MIN – 7p ET
- VAN v. WIN – 8p ET
- SJ v. CAL – 9p ET
- EDM v. COL – 9:30p ET
- ANA v. VGK – 10p ET
- CHI v. LA – 10:30p ET
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