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  • NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Florida Panthers have named Roberto Luongo as Special Advisor to the General Manager.

     

     

    Game Recaps:

    Ottawa Senators v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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    The New Jersey Devils would play host to the Ottawa Senators, and it would be the Devils taking a lead into the second period as Wayne Simmonds and Will Butcher would score for the Devils, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau would score for the Senators. Then after a scoreless second period the Senators would get three goals in the third as Pageau would score two more goals to complete the hat trick and Mark Borowiecki would score to secure the 4-2 victory for the Senators. Scott’s Recap

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadNYI Home

    In a back and forth contest the Toronto Maple Leafs would fall to the New York Islanders in regulation. In the first period the Islanders would get on the board with Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier (PPG) tallies. Then in the second period Kasperi Kapanen and William Nylander would score for the Leafs to tie the game at two, but Beauvillier would score his second of the game to retake the Islanders lead. And in the third period Justin Holl and John Tavares would score for the Leafs, but the Islanders would get goals from Derick Brassard and Casey Cizikas to secure the 5-4 victory.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Philadelphia Flyers – 730p EST Start Time

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    In a tightly contested matchup the Washington Capitals would top the Philadelphia Flyers in the shootout to earn points in their 13th straight game. TXHT Recap

     

    Dallas Stars v. Calgary Flames – 930p EST Start Time

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    In Calgary the Flames would face the Dallas Stars, and after a scoreless first period the Stars would get on the board with a Joe Pavelski powerplay tally in the second for the lone goal of the game through 40 minutes of play. Then in the third period Justin Dowling would score for the Stars to grow their lead to two, but then Sean Monahan would score for the Flames on the powerplay tocut the deficit to one. However, late in regulation Pavelski would score his second of the game to secure the 3-1 victory for the Stars.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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    The Chicago Blackhawks would come to town to take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and the first period would not disappoint as the Knights would get goals from William Carrier and William Karlsson (PPG) to take the 2-0 lead, but seconds after taking the two goal lead the Blackhawks would cut the lead in half on a Patrick Kane tally. Then in the second period the Blackhawks would net two more goals as Calvin de Haan and Erik Gustafsson would score to take the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Kirby Dach and Dylan Strome would score for the Blackhawks to take the 5-2 lead, but Nate Schmidt would score for Vegas late in regulation but it would be too little too late as the Blackhawks would win 5-3.

  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 9th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 9th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 9th, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Florida Panthers v. New York Islanders – 1p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadNYI Home

    In Long Island the New York Islanders would take on the Florida Panthers, and in the first period the Islanders would strike first as Mathew Barzal would score his seventh of the season to take the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period the PAnthers would strike on the powerplay with Aleksander Barkov’s fourth of the season, but the Islanders would respond a little over 30 seconds later as Scott Mayfield would score to give the Islanders the 2-1 victory.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 1p EST Start Time

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    For their second game in Sweden, the Tampa Bay Lightning would pick up where they left off against the Buffalo Sabres. However, it would be the Sabres striking first on a Sam Reinhart goal, but Pat Maroon would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Victor Hedman would score on the powerplay, then Maroon would score his second of the game to give the Lightning the 3-1 lead heading into the second intermission. In the third period Victor Olofsson would score his seventh of the season to cut the Lightning’s lead to one, but Yanni Gourde and Mathieu Joseph would score to expand their lead to three. Jack Eichel would score late in the period, but it would not be enough as the Lightning would hold on to win 5-3.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

    PHI RoadTOR Home

    In Toronto the Maple Leafs would host the Philadelphia Flyers and in the first period the Flyers would get goals from Philippe Myers and Oskar Lindblom (PPG) to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Travis Dermott would score for the Leafs to cut the deficit to one, and then in the third period William Nylander would score for the Leafs to force overtime. Then in the shootout it would be Sean Couturier breaking the tie for the Flyers as they take the 3-2 victory.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

    LA RoadMON Home

    In Montreal the Canadiens would only need the first period as Shea Weber would score two powerplay goals, and a goal from Nate Thompson to take a commanding 3-0 lead. However, in the second period Anze Kopitar would score on the powerplay and Blake Lizotte would score his first career goal to help the Kings cut the deficit to one, but the Canadiens would hold on to skate away with the 3-2 victory.

     

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Ottawa Senators – 7p EST Start Time

    CAR RoadOTT Home

    In Ottawa the Senators would tame the Carolina Hurricanes as the Senators would get first period goals from Filip Chalpik, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau to take a commanding 3-0 lead. However, in the second period the Hurricanes would get on the board with an Andrei Svechnikov powerplay goal, but the Senators would respond with a Brady Tkachuk tally to secure the 4-1 victory.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Pittsburgh the Penguins would come back from another multi-goal deficit as the Chicago Blackhawks would get second period goals from Dominik Kubalik and Patrick Kane to take the two goal lead, but before the end of the second period Jake Guentzel  would score to cut the deficit to one. Then in the third period Bryan Rust would score his fifth of the season to tie the game at two. Then in the shootout Jared McCann would seal the deal for the Penguins as they would go on to defeat the Blackhawks 3-2.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadWAS Home

    The Washington Capitals would defeat the Vegas Golden Knights at home as they would get goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov, Tom Wilson, Jonas Siegenthaler, and two goals from Nicklas Backstrom (PPG and ENG) for the 5-2 victory. The Golden Knights would get their goals from Max Pacioretty and Reilly Smith.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Coyotes would take on the Minnesota Wild. In the first period the Coytoes would get goals from Michael Grabner and Jakob Chychrun for the two goal lead. Then in the third period the the Coyotes would get a goal from Vinnie Hinostroza, but the Wild would get three goals from Mikko Koivu, Kevin Fiala, and Matt Dumba to have the game tied at three going into the second intermission. Then in the third period Ryan Hartman would score for the Wild to secure the 4-3 victory.

     

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Colorado the Avalanche would face the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Blue Jackets would be take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission after getting goals from Emil Bemstrom (PPG) and Zach Werenski, while the Avalanche would get their lone goal of the period from Samuel Girard on the powerplay. Then in the second period Cale Makar would score a pair of goals to give the Avalanche the 3-2 lead, and in the third period Nazem Kadri would score to give the Avalanche the 4-2 victory.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Calgary Flames – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Calgary the Flames would take on the St. Louis Blues, and the first two periods be all Blues as they would get goals from Ivan Barbashev (first period) and Ryan O’Reilly (second period, PPG) to take the two goal lead. However, in the third periof the Flames would come back to force overtime with goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Travis Hamonic. Then in overtime David Perron would win it for the Blues as they defeated the Flames 3-2.

     

    Nashville Predators v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Sharks would host the Nashville Predators, and after a scoreless first Filip Forsberg would score for the Predators to break the scoreless tie. Then in the third period Tomas Hertl would tie the game for the Sharks to send the game into overtime, and after the extra frame it would be Timo Meier scoring the lone goal of the shootout to secure the 2-1 victory for the Sharks.

  • NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 7th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 7th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 7th, 2019

     

    News:

    • St. Louis Blues announced that forward Alexander Steen will be out a minimum four weeks due to a high ankle sprain.

     

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs placed Nic Petan and Martin Marincin on waivers. The Leafs are expected to make one more move to make room for the returning Zach Hyman.

     

    • The Philadelphia Flyers announced that defenseman Samuel Morin suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, and is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadTOR Home

    In Toronto we would have a tightly contested matchup between the Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights. After two scoreless periods, the Knights would break the scoreless tie with a Max Pacioretty tally. but the Leafs would respond in kind while on the powerplay as Auston Matthews would score to tie the gaame and send it to overtime. In the extra frame John Tavares would score his fourth of the season to give the Leafs the 2-1 victory.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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    Both Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin would have two goal games as the Washington Capitals down the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime. TXHT Recap

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    PIT RoadNYI Home

    The New York Islanders would take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in another overtime thriller. In the first period the Islanders would get the lone goal of the period from Casey Cizikas, but then in the second period the fireworks would come out as the Islanders would get goals from Cal Clutterbuck (SHG) and Adam Pelech. However, the Penguins would respond with three goals of their own in the third period as Jared McCann, Bryan Rust, and Evgeni Malkin would all score to tie the game and send it to overtime which would see Rust score his second of the game to give the Penguins the 4-3 win.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

    MON RoadPHI Home

    In Philadelphia the Flyers would host the Montreal Canadiens, and both teams would trade two goals each in regulation as the Flyers got goals from Philippe Myers and James van Riemsdyk, while the Canadiens got goals from Ben Chiarot and Shea Weber. Then in overtime the Flyers would get the game winner from Sean Couturier for the 3-2 victory.

     

    New York Rangers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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    The New York Rangers would come to Carolina and stop the surge of the Hurricanes. the Rangers would get a goal per period from Artemi Panarin, Brendan Lemieux (PPG) and Pavel Buchnevich to take the 3-2 victory. The Hurricanes would get goals from Dougie Hamilton and Sebastian Aho.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

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    In Ottawa we would have yet another overtime game as the the Senators and Los Angeles Kings would require extra time. The Kings would get goals from Dustin Brown and Tyler Toffoli, while the Senators got goals from Anthony Duclair, Artem Anisimov, and the overtime winner from Jean-Gabriel Pageau for the 3-2 victory.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadCHI Home

    In Chicago the Blackhawks would strike with two first period markers as Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Shaw (PPG) would get the Blackhawks on the board, but then in the second period the Vancouver Canucks would get on the board with a JT Miller powerplay tally to cut the Blackhawks lead to one. Then in the third period the Blackhawks would get goals from Patrick Kane (PPG) and David Kampf (SHG), but Jake Virtanen would score for the Canucks, but it would not be enough as the Blackhawks would get one last goal from Brandon Saad to win 5-2.

     

    Nashville Predators v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Colorado the Avalanche would swarm the Nashville Predators. In the first period Cale Makar would score 49 seconds into the game and Nathan MacKinnon would score to give the Avalanche the lead going into the first intermission. Ryan Ellis would have the lone first period tally for Nashville. Then in the second period the Predators would get goals from Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene (PPG), but the Avalanche would net six goals as Joonas Donskoi (two goals), Ryan Graves, Andre Burakovsky, Matt Nieto (SHG), and Matt Calvert would all score to give Colorado a commanding 8-3 lead. In the third period the Predators would try to claw themselves back into this game with a Craig Smith goal, but Joonas Donskoi would score his third of the game to give the Avalanche the 9-4 victory.

     

    New Jersey Devils v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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    Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils 5-2 loss to the Flames in Calgary.

     

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Coyotes and Columbus Blue Jackets would trade goals in the first two periods. In the first period Gustav Nyquist would score 14 seconds in to the game for Columbus, but Carl Soderberg would respond for the Coyotes. Then in the second period Jakob Chychrun would score to give the Coyotes their first lead, but Emil Bemstrom would score his first goal to tie the game going into the second intermission. Then in the third period it would be Oliver Bjorkstrand who would score his fourth of the season to secure the 3-2 victory for the Blue Jackets.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    The San Jose Sharks would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period it would be all Sharks as they got goals from Logan Couture, Timo Meier, Marcus Sorenson, and Radim Simek to take a commanding 4-0 lead into the second period. But in the second period the Wild would begin to mount a comeback as they would get goals from Luke Kunin and Eric Staal, but San Jose would respond with goals from Tomas Hertl and Evander Kane (PPG). But in the Third period it would be all Wild as they would get goals from Brad Hunt, Ryan Donato, and Jason Zucker, but it would not be enough as the Sharks would hold on to win 6-5.

  • Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Calgary Flames 11/7/19

    Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Calgary Flames 11/7/19

    New Jersey Devils (4-6-4 12pts) vs Calgary Flames (10-7-2 22pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    Tonight is game two of the Devils four game Canadian road trip as they take on the Calgary Flames. Devils rookie sensation Jack Hughes would get the Devils on the board first as he would break free up the middle of the ice on a pass by Taylor Hall to give his team the early 1-0 lead. Hughes’ goal would be the only scoring in the first period and the Devils would take a 1-0 lead going into the next period.

    Derek Ryan would tie the game at the 3:03 mark on a beautiful individual effort. Ryan split between the Devils defenders down the middle and backhanded the puck behind goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood. A couple moments later, New Jersey would regain the lead back as Nikita Gustav would wrist a shot passed Flames goalie David Rittich. However, that would be the final goal the Devils would score of the rest of the night.

    Calgary the rest of the way would go on to regain the lead and dominate the rest of the game as they got goals from Sean Monahan, Mikael Backlund, Noah Hanafin, & Johnny Gaudreau. The New Jersey Devils are back at it tomorrow night as they take on the Edmonton Oilers and are hopeful they can redeem themselves to get back in the win column.

     

    First Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1192636075635826690?s=21

     

    Second Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1192640905020354560?s=21

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1192640905020354560?s=21

     

    Third Period Highlights

     

    Final Stats     NJ-2   CGY-5

    Shots:              23       38

    Hits:               18        16

    PP:                0/3        2/6

    Faceoffs:   54.2%  45.8%

  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

     

    News:

    • San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been sued by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for failing to pay back over $500k in gambling markers.

     

    • Elliotte Friedman released his latest 31 Thoughts with some very interesting notes on Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien.

    https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1191763564534673409?s=20

     

    • Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara is playing in 1500th career NHL Game.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Ottawa Senators v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    OTT RoadNYI Home

    On Long Island the New York Islanders look to continue their winning streak as they take on the Ottawa Senators. In the first period would trade tallies as the Senators would strike first when Jean-Gabriel Pageau would score shorthanded to take the 1-0 lead, but less than a minute later Cal Clutterbuck would tie the game for the Islanders. In the second period the Islanders would take the lead with a Cole Bardeau tally on a penalty shot. Then in the third period Casey Czikas and Josh Bailey would both score to give the Islanders the 4-1 victory.

     

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

    CAR RoadPHI Home

    In Philadelphia the Flyers look to tame the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period they would strike as Sean Couturier would strike on the powerplay to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Linus Wallmark would score for the Hurricanes to tie the game at one. In the third period the Flyers would strike back to retake the lead when Travis Konecny scored his seventh of the season. Then Joel Farabee and Claude Giroux would seal the deal for the Flyers as they would go on to win 4-1.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Columbus the Vegas Golden Knights look to silence the Blue Jackets’ cannons, and that they would in the first period as Reilly Smith would score with 45 seconds left in the first to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the second period Boone Jenner would score for the Jackets to tie the game at one, but Smith would score his second of the game while shorthanded to retake the lead for the Knights, and that would be all they needed as the Vegas Golden Knights went on to win 2-1.

     

    Boston Bruins v. Montreal Canadiens – 730p EST Start Time

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    In Montreal the Canadiens looked to take down the red hot Boston Bruins, and in the first period would go the Canadiens way as they would get goals from Victor Mete, Tomas Tatar, and Paul Byron. However, David Pastrnak would score on the powerplay to to cut the Canadiens lead to 3-1 going into the first intermission. Then in the second period Connor Clifton would score his first of the season to cut the Canadiens lead to one, and then Anders Bjork would tie the game at three, but Victor Mete would score his second of the game for the Canadiens to retake the lead before the end of the second period. Then in the third period Sean Kuraly would score for the Bruins to retie the game at four. However, the Canadiens would get the lead back with a Ben Chiarot tally and defeat the Bruins 5-4.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 730p EST Start Time

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    In Toronto the Los Angeles Kings look to take down the Maple Leafs and continue to climb their way back to being .500, and after a scoreless first period the Kings would get on the board with an Alex Iafallo tally to take the 1-0 lead, but the Leafs would respond with an Alexander Kerfoot tally to tie the game at one. Then in the third period the Leafs would get goals from Auston Matthews and William Nylander to expand their lead to two and defeat the Kings 3-1.

     

    New Jersey Devils v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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    Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

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    The Dallas Stars played host to the Colorado Avalanche, and the Stars would get to early first period goals as Jason Dickinson and Radek Faksa would score to give the Stars the early 2-0 lead. Then in the final 36 seconds of the first period JT Compher would score for the Avalanche to cut the Stars lead to one. In the second period though, Radek Faska would score his second of the game to reclaim the two goal lead for the Stars. Then in the third period Corey Perry would score his second of the season to give the Stars the 4-1 victory.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Calgary the Arizona look to put out the Flames as they would get goals from Clayton Keller and Christian Dvorak to take the 2-0 lead. However, late in the second period while on the powerplay Johnny Gaudreau would score to cut the deficit to one. Then in the third period the Coyotes would grow their lead to 3-1 with a Vinny Hinostroza tally, but the Flames would respond with goals from Matthew Tkachuk (PPG) and Mark Giordano to send the game to overtime. Then in overtime Tkachuk would score his second of the game with less than 30 seconds left to secure the 4-3 victory for the Flames.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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    The St. Louis Blues would rain on the Vancouver Cancucks celebration as Tyler Bozak would break the scoreless tie in the second period, but then in the third period Quinn Hughes would score his second of the season to tie the game and send it to overtime. Then in overtime Jaden Schwartz would score his second of teh season to secure the 2-1 victory for the Blues.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Anaheim the Ducks thought they had tamed the Minnestoa Wild after taking a 2-1 lead over into the third period after getting goals from Rickard Rakell and Jacob Larsson in the first two minutes of the second period, but the Wild would get four unanswered goals including three of which that came in the third period as Kevin Fiala, Mats Zuccarello, Eric Staal, and Zach Parise would all score to give the Wild the 4-2 win.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Sharks would break a scoreless tie in the second period with goals from Patrick Marleau and Evander Kane (SHG). Then in the third period both the Chicago Blackhawks would trade goals as Brandon Saad and Duncan Keith would score for Chicago, but the Sharks would get goals from Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier to secure the 4-2 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Patric Hornqvist has been placed on injured reserve. Hornqvist is considered out longer term due to a lower body injury.

     

    • After a scary moment in boston, Ottawa Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion has stated that Scott Sabourin has suffereed a fractured nose and is expected to be released from the hospital.

     

    • Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic has been suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

    • Lucic was assessed two minors for roughing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood in Columbus Saturday night. Per the CBA, Lucic will forfeit $64,516.12 in salary.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Calgary Flames v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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    Jakub Vrana scores his first career hat trick as the Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames 4-2 with the World Series Champion Nationals in the house. TXHT Recap

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Anaheim Ducks – 830p EST Start Time

    CHI RoadANA Alt

    In Anaheim the Ducks would host the Chicago Blackhawks, and it would be the Blackhawks striking first as Adam Boqvist would score his first career NHL goal to give them the lead. Then Alex DeBrincat  would score on the powerplay to give the Blackhawks the 2-0 lead going into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Ducks would cut the deficit back to one as Same Steel would score his first of the season. Then in the third period on the powerplay the Ducks would tie the game at two on a Nick Ritchie tally. However, in overtime Patrick Kane would score the game winner to give the Blackhawks the 3-2 victory.

  • Game Recap – 11/3/2019 – Calgary Flames v. Washington Capitals

    Game Recap – 11/3/2019 – Calgary Flames v. Washington Capitals

    Calgary Flames (8-6-2 18pts) v. Washington Capitals (10-2-3 23pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    In Washington the Capitals take on the Calgary Flames for the second and final time of the 2019-20 season, and after celebrating the Washington Nationals and their World Series Championship victory it would be the Flames crashing the party after a poor Dmitry Orlov pass was picked off by Matthew Tkachuk and he would quickly pass it to Andrew Mangiapane who would get it past Ilya Samsonov for the early 1-0 lead. However, the Capitals would respond in kind as Evgeny Kuznetsov would utilize his speed to generate an odd man rush and feed Jakub Vrana for the tap in to tie the game at one. The with less than five minutes left in the first period Dmitry Orlov would rip off an outlet pass to keep it in the zone and Jakub Vrana would let one rip to score his second of the game to give the Capitals their first lead of the game, but right before the buzzer went off to end the period the Flames would strike when Elias Lindhold would deflect a point shot past Samsonov with two seconds left in the period to send the game into the intermission tied 2-2.

     

    In the second period it would be a very back and forth period with not a lot of action, however, with five minutes left in the period Kznetsov would breakout Vrana who would collect his rebound and get it past Cam Talbot to collect his first career hat trick and retake the lead for the Capitals as they took a 3-2 lead into the second intermission.

     

    In the third period the Capitals would get an early powerplay when Mikael Backlund would be called for tripping and near the end of the powerplay with their secind unit Tom Wilson was able to move the puck across the slot to Lars Eller who would roof it past Talbot to grow the Capitals lead to two. Then both teams would trade powerplay opportunities, but with the Flames on their second opportunity the Capitals would shut them down as they would take the 4-2 victory.

     

    Lineups:

    Calgary Flames:

    Johnny Gaudreau — Sean Monahan — Elias Lindholm

    Matthew Tkachuk — Mikael Backlund — Michael Frolik

    Andrew Mangiapane — Derek Ryan — Sam Bennett

    Tobias Rieder — Mark Jankowski — Alan Quine

    Mark Giordano — TJ Brodie

    Noah Hanifin — Travis Hamonic

    Oliver Kylington — Rasmus Andersson

    Cam Talbot

    David Rittich

    Scratched: Michael Stone

    Injured: Austin Czarnik (lower body)

    Suspended: Milan Lucic

     

    Washington Capitals:

    Alex Ovechkin — Nicklas Backstrom — T.J. Oshie

    Jakub Vrana — Evgeny Kuznetsov — Tom Wilson

    Carl Hagelin — Lars Eller — Garnet Hathaway

    Brendan Leipsic – Chandler Stephenson — Travis Boyd

    Michal Kempny — John Carlson

    Dmitry Orlov — Radko Gudas

    Jonas Siegenthaler — Nick Jensen

    Ilya Samsonov

    Braden Holtby

    Scratched: Tyler Lewington, Liam O’Brien

    Injured: Richard Panik (upper body), Nic Dowd (lower body)

     

    First Period:

    CAL Goal – 5:40 – Andrew Mangiapane (3) from Matthew Tkachuk (8)

    WAS Goal – 11:01 – Jakub Vrana (7) from Evgeny Kuznetsov (5) and Tom Wilson (6)

    WAS Goal – 15:08 – Jakub Vrana (8) from Evgeny Kuznetsov (6) and Dmitry Orlov (6)

    CAL Goal – 19:58 – Elias Lindholm (10) from Oliver Kylington (1) and Andrew Mangiapane (3)

     

    End of 1st

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    Second Period:

    WAS Penalty – 9:43 – Jonas Siegenthaler 2 minutes for Roughing

    CAL Penalty – 9:43 – Andrew Mangiapane 2 minutes for Roughing

    WAS Goal – 15:05 – Jakub Vrana (9) from Evgeny Kuznetsov (7) and Michal Kempny (6)

     

    End of 2nd

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    Third Period:

    CAL Penalty – :55 – Mikael Backlund 2 minutes for Tripping

    WAS PPG – 2:20 – Lars Eller (5) from Tom Wilson (7)

    WAS Penalty – 7:39 – Evgeny Kuznetsov 2 minutes for Tripping

    CAL Penalty – 15:32 – Alan Quine 2 minutes for Interference

    WAS Penalty – 19:03 – Dmitry Orlov 2 minutes for Delay of Game

     

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    Next Up:

    Washington (11-2-3 25pts) @ Florida (7-3-4 18pts)

    Calgary (8-7-2 18pts) v. Arizona (8-4-1 17pts)

  • Through the Fire and the Flames, We Carry On: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

    Through the Fire and the Flames, We Carry On: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

    Washington Capitals (10-2-3) vs Calgary Flames (7-6-2)

     Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SO
    Washington CapitalsIlya Samsonov 4-1-02.46 / .913% / 0
    Calgary FlamesCam Talbot1-2-02.46 / .908% / 0

    Tonight, the Washington Capitals will take on the Calgary Flames in their second of three meetings this season. Prior to puck drop, there will be a pregame celebration to congratulate the Washington Nationals to celebrate their very first World Series Championship win in franchise history. On October 22, 2019, the Caps’ beat the Flames 5-3 on the road, with two goals coming from defenseman John Carlson. Since that game, Carlson has tallied two more goals, and one assist. Less ideally, the Flames have lost two, and won two, with both wins coming in overtime or the shootout.

    On Friday night, the Capitals kicked off the month by dominantly defeating the Buffalo Sabres, 6-1. For the Sabres, this match was a litmus test of sorts, to see just how good they are to start the season. Buffalo, sitting in third place heading into Friday’s match, with the second best power play overall, had started off the 2019-20 season similarly to last season. However, it took less than 10 minutes for Buffalo to realize they definitely have some work to do. Four goals were scored in just four minutes, two of which came off the stick of Jakub Vrana. Chandler Stephenson’s second goal of the season came 42 seconds after Vrana’s 5th, and his 6th came two and a half minutes after that. #13 Jakub Vrana’s first goal, assisted by #43 Tom Wilson came with 13:43 remaining in the period. Brendan Leipsic’s speed and impressive puck-handling finally paid off, as he scored his first goal of the season one minute and fifteen seconds after Vrana’s second. Buffalo received one power play during the first period, but the Capitals’ improved penalty kill kept them off the board. Both the Capitals’ penalty kill and power play are 5th overall, as they have killed off 85.7% of penalties taken, and are operating at 25% efficiency on the power play. Washingtons’ special teams are much improved over last seasons’ numbers (TheScore, Washington). Henri Jokiharju scored his first, and ultimately the only goal for Buffalo, just over halfway through the game, but six minutes later, Tom Wilson scored his 5th goal, re-establishing the Caps’ 4-goal lead. TJ Oshie, at the 13:43 mark, scored his 8th of the season, all but guaranteeing the Capitals’ 10th win of the season. Braden Holtby tallied his 5th win in 6 starts, stopping 29 of 30 shots faced, allowing the fewest number of goals in all 11 starts. Holtby ended the night with a .967 SV%, but backup Ilya Samsonov, who has only one loss in 5 starts, it expected to start versus the Calgary Flames (TheScore, Buffalo Sabres).

    The Calgary Flames played last night, as they shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0. Goals in each period gave the Flames their 8th, and second consecutive, win of the season. Sean Monahan scored just under four minutes into the first period, a goal that would be the eventual game winning goal. Calgary did have two power play opportunities, but they were unable to convert on either. Sam Bennett added to the Flames 1-0 lead in the second, and Matthew Tkachuk scored his 7th goal of the season, an empty net goal, completing the shutout for Calgary. Elias Lindholm, who leads his team in goals, registered two assists last night, and has goals in the last three games of October, versus Winnipeg, Carolina, and Nashville (NHL.com). He also scored against the Capitals back on October 22nd. Columbus peppered Rittich with 43 shots on goal, but the veteran goaltender stopped every single one. Despite that perfect showing by Rittich, Cam Talbot is expected to start tonight, the second night in a back-to-back for the Flames.

    Nic Dowd (DTD, lower body) and Richard Panik (LTIR, upper body) skated prior to Caps’ official practice yesterday, which seems to be a step in the right direction. The Calgary Flames are still without Austin Czarnik (DL, lower body) and Juuso Valimaki (IR-NR, knee).

    Coverage of the game begins at 6:00pm with Caps Faceoff Live, followed by Caps Pregame Live at 6:30pm, all on NBCSN/NBCSWA, with puck drop shortly after 7:00pm.

     

    Sources:

    NHL.com. (2019). Elias Lindholm Stats and News. Retrieved from https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-lindholm-8477496.

    TheScore. (2019). Buffalo Sabres @ Washington Capitals. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/events/21923/.

    TheScore. (2019). Washington Capitals News and Stats. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/teams/15.

  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Nashville Predators unveiled their 2020 Winter Classic jersey.

    • The jersey pays homage to the history of hockey in Nashville including the Dixie Flyers.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Edmonton Oilers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 1p EST Start Time

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    The Pittsburgh Penguins would play host to the Edmonton Oilers as they looked for their ninth win of the season, but it would be the Oilers striking first in the second period when Colby Cave scored his first of the season. Then in the third period Brian Dumoulin would score while shorthanded to tie the game and send it to overtime. However, it would be the Oilers taking this one on a Leon Draisaitl goal to defeat the Penguins 2-1.

     

    New York Rangers v. Nashville Predators – 2p EST Start Time

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    In Nashville, mere hours after unveiling their 2020 Winter Classic jersey, the Predators host the New York Rangers for an afternoon matinee. In the first period the Rangers would strike on a Filip Chytil marker to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Ryan Strome would grow the Rangers lead to two, but before the second was over Viktor Arvidsson would cut the Rangers lead back to one. However, it would not be enough as the Rangers would hold on to win 2-1.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Boston the Ottawa Senators come to town looking to take down the Bruins, but after going back and forth with the Bruins the first two periods, the Bruins would get a three goal third period to secure the victory. The Senators would get their goals from Anthony Duclair and Connor Brown, while the Bruins got goals from David Pastrnak (PPG), Patrice Bergeron, Danton Heinen, Brad Marchand (PPG), and Jake DeBrusk to secure a 5-2 win.

     

    New York Islanders v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Buffalo the Sabres would look to down their interstate rival New York Islanders, but Derick Brassard would score early in the first period to give the Islanders the 1-0 victory.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Florida Panthers would clip the Detroit Red Wings with four unanswered goals as Brett Connolly, Aleksander Barkov, and Jonathan Huberdeau (2 goals) would score for the Panthers for a 4-0 victory.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers would play a barn burner that would see both teams play to an eleven round shootout. The Maple Leafs would get goals from Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Spezza (First as a Leaf), and Mitch Marner, while the Flyers would get goals from Ivan Provorov (PPG), Claude Giroux (PPG), and Travis Sanheim. In the eleventh round of the shootout it would be Andreas Johnsson scoring the game winner for the Leafs as they take the 4-3 victory.

     

    New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Carolina the struggling New Jersey Devils come to town to face off with the Hurricanes. In the first two periods the two teams would trade three goals each with the Devils getting goals from Miles Wood, Jack Hughes, and Nico Hischier, while the Hurricanes got their goals from Warren Foegele, Teuvo Teravainen, and Erik Haula. However, in the third period the Devils would get goals from PK Subban and Damon Severson to secure a 5-3 victory.

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    Calgary Flames v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Columbus the Calgary Flames looked to burn down the Blue Jackets, and burn them they would as the Flames would score a goal per period and David Rittich would post a shutout for their victory. The Flames would get their goals from Sean Monahan, Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkachuk to secure the 3-0 lead.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Dallas Stars – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Dallas the Stars would dominate the Montreal Canadiens as they would get goals from Alexander Radulov (PPG), Denis Gurianov (even strength and PPG), and Miro Heiskanen. The Canadiens would get a late goal from Artturi Lehkonen, but it would be too little, too late as the Stars would defeat the Canadiens 4-1.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Minnesota the Wild would look for their fifth win of the season, but it would be the St. Louis Blues forcing overtime to take the victory from the Wild. The Wild would get goals from Marcus Foligno, Kevin Fiala, and Mats Zuccarello (PPG), while the Blues would get goals from Mackenzie MacEachern, Carl Gunnarsson, and Sammy Blais during regulation. Then in overtime Ryan O’Reilly would score the gmae winner to give the Blues the 4-3 win.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Coyotes would don their Kachinas once again as they took on the Colorado Avalnache, and it would be a howling time for the Coyotes as Darcy Kuemper would backstop his why to a shutout victory. The Coyotes would get goals from Christian Dvorak (PPG), Phil Kessel, and Conor Garland to secure the 3-0 victory.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vegas the Golden Knights would take on the Winnipeg Jets in a game that would require extra time. The Jets would get two goals from Mathieu Perreault (even strength and PPG), and a goal from Mark Scheifele, while the Knights got goals from Jonathan Marchessault (PPG), Max Pacioretty, and Nate Schmidt in regulation. Then in overtime Kyle Connor would score to secure the 4-3 victory for the Jets.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Vancouver Canucks would tame the Sharks. In the latter half of the third period the Sharks would get goals from Marc-Edouard Vlasic (SHG) and Evander Kane, but the Canucks would get two goals from Elias Pettersson (even strength and PPG), and goals from Brandon Sutter, Jake Virtanen, and Adam Gaudette to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canucks.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In Los Angeles the Kings and Chicago Blackhawks would renew their rivalry, and it would not disappoint as this game would require overtime. In regulation the Blackhawks would get goals from Dominik Kubalik, David Kampf, and Jonathan Toews, while the Kings got their goals from Kyle Clifford, Matt Roy, and Michael Amadio. Then in overtime it would be Drew Doughty scoring with 17 seconds left to give the Kings the 4-3 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 31st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 31st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 31st, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Nashville Predators announced that they have signed forward Austin Watson to a three year extension worth $4.5 million.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Calgary Flames v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Nashville the Predators would face the Calgary Flames and in the first period it would see the Predators out shoot the Flames 15 to 4, but the Predators would take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission with goals from Nick Bonino and Austin Watson. the Flames lone goal would be from Derek Ryan. Then in the second period the Predators would strike again, but this time while shorthanded as Calle Jarnkrok would score to regain the two goal lead for the Predators. Before the end of the second period Jarnkrok would strike again while shorthanded to take the 4-1 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Austin Watson would score his second of the game, but it would be all Flames as they would get goals from Rasmus Andersson, Elias Lindholm, Alan Quine, and Matthew Tkachuk to force overtime. Then in overtime Tkachuk would score his second of the game to complete the comeback victory for the Flames as they would win 6-5.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vegas the Montreal Canadiens look to slow down the Golden Knights, but despite an early Phillip Danault tally, it would be the Knights taking the lead into the first intermission with goals from William Karlsson and Alex Tuch. Then in the second period the Canadiens would tie the game with a Jonathan Drouin tally, but in the third period both Cody Glass and Mark Stone would score to give the Knights the lead again. Tomas Tatar would score for the Canadiens, then Brendan Gallagher woud score to tie the game at four and to send the game to overtime. Then in overtime Max Domi would score 26 seconds into overtime to take the 5-4 victory for the Canadiens.