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  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

     

    News:

    • Per Elliotte Friedman, the Los Angeles Kings have informed forward Ilya Kovalchuk that he will not be in the Kings’ lineup for the forseeable future.

    https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1194393422737661953?s=20

     

    Game Recaps:

    Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Boston the Bruins would face the Florida Panthers, and after a scoreless first period the Bruins would explode for four goals in the second period as they would get goals from David Pastrnal, Joakim Nordstrom, Anders Bjork (PPG), and Zdeno Chara. Then in the thrid period the Panthers would strike back with four of their own as Aaron Ekblad, Frank Vatrano (PPG), Mike Hoffman (PPG), and Keith Yandle as they would force overtime. After the extra five minutes both teams would go to the shootout and Hoffman would strike again as the Panthers would complete the comeback with the 5-4 victory.

     

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Montreal we would see a back and forth matchup between the Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets. In the first period Eric Robinson would score his first goal for the Jackets. Then after a scoreless second period Brendan Gallagher would tie the game at one. However, late in regulation Zach Werenski would score for the Jackets, but Tomas Tatat would score in the final minute to send the game to overtime. In the shootout Jonathan Drouin would score the lone goal of the shootout to give the Canadiens the 3-2 victory.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Rangers – 730p EST Start Time

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    At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would get the early jump on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they would get first period goals from Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. However, in the second period the Penguins would strike back as Justin Schultz and Jared McCann (PPG) would score to tie the game at two. Then after a scoreless third period it would be Kakko scoring his second of the game in overtime to secure the 3-2 victory for the Rangers.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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    In St. Louis the Blues would strike first as Jaden Schwartz would net his fourth of the season. However, the Arizona Coyotes would strike as Clayton Keller would score his fourth of the season, but Colton Parayko would retake the lead for the Blues. Then in the third period Conor Garland would score on the powerplay to tie the game at two. Then in the shootout the Coyotes would do it for the second straight night as NickSchmaltz and Conor Garland would score in the shootout to secure the victory for the Coyotes.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Winnipeg the Jets would not have an answer for the Colorado Avalnache as Cale Makar would strike late in the first period, and then Nathan MacKinnon would score two goals in the third along with a Joonas Donskoi powerplay goal to secure the 4-0 victory. This game would also see the NHL debut of Adam Werner, and his first career shutout.

     

    Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vancouver the Canucks would host the Nashville Predators, and after a scoreless first period the Canucks would strike as Tanner Pearson would score on the powerplay to give the Canucks the 1-0 lead. Then late in the second period Calle Jarnkrok would score for the Predators to tie the game at one. Then in the third period the Predators would get goals from Mikael Granlund and Filip Forsberg (PPG), but the Canucks would double up the Predators as they would get two goals from Elias Pettersson (PPG and EVS), and goals from Andrew Gaudette (PPG) and Tanner Pearson (second of the game) to take the 5-3 victory.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Anaheim the Ducks would look for their tenth victory of the season as the Detroit Red Wings come to visit, and after a scoreless first period the Ducks would get goals from Jakob Silfverberg and Josh Mahura in the first minute of the second period to take the 2-0 lead. Then midway through the second Filip Hronek would score for the Wings to cut the deficit to one, but the Ducks would get their two goal lead back as Cam Fowler would score his fourth of the season. However, before the end of the second period Andreas Athanasiou would score to cut the deficit back to one. Then in the third period Dylan Larkin would score on the powerplay to tie the game at three. In overtime Dennis Cholowski would strike to complete the comeback for the Red Wings as they defeat the Ducks 4-3.

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1194493583409086470?s=20

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In Los Angeles the Kings would get a quick strike against the Minnesota Wild as Anze Kopitar would give the Kings the 1-0 lead in the first period. In the second period Jeff Carter would score to grow the Kings lead to two, but Matt Dumba would score to get the Wild on the board to cut the deficit to one. Then in the third period Sean Walker would seal the deal for the Kings as they defeat the Wild 3-1.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    The Sna Jose Sharks would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period the Sharks would get goals from Brent Burns, Evander Kane, and Patrick Marleau to take a 3-0 lead into the first intermission. In the second period the Sharks would continue to swarm as Barclay Goodrow would grow their lead to four, but then Leon Draisaitl would respond for the Oilers only to be countered by a Tomas Hertl goal to retake the four goal lead. Then in the third period Zack Kassian would score for the Oilers, but would be responded to by a Timo Meier marker for the Sharks. Sam Gagner would also score for the Oilers in the third period but would not be enough as the Sharks would hold on to win 6-3.

  • 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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 Β 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.

  • 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

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    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 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.

    https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1190811752939900931?s=20

     

    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

    WIN RoadVGK Home

    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

    VAN RoadSJ Home

    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

    CHI RoadLA Alt

    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 Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The NHL announced that Jim Gregory has passed away.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

    TB RoadNJ Home

    In New Jersey the Lightning would outscore the JDevils with the 7-6 overtime victory that saw a Kyle Palmieri hat trick and an Ondrej Palat three point game. Scott’s Recap

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 730p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadCLB Home

    In Columbus the Edmonton Oilers come to town to visit the Blue Jackets, and it would be all Oilers to start as they would get goals from James Neal and Leon Draisaitl in the first period. Then in the second period Jujhar Khaira would score his first of the season and Draisaitl would score his second of the game for the commanding 4-0 lead. However, while on the powerplay the Jackets would finally get on the board with a Zach Werenski tally. However, after a scoreless third the Oilers would hold on to win 4-1.

     

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

    MIN RoadSTL Home

    In St. Louis after going through a scoreless first period the Blues would strike first on a Sammy Blais tally, but the Minnesota Wild would strike back as Mats Zuccarello would score his first as a Wild. Then in the third period Alex Pietrangelo would score his fifth of the season to give the Blues the 2-1 victory.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Colorado Avalanche – 10p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadCOL Home

    In Colorado the Avalanche would get the jump on the Florida Panthers as they would get two goals in the first from Matt Nieto and Joonas Donskoi, but the Panthers would get a goal from Colton Sceviour to cut the Avalanche’s lead to one going into the first intermission. Then after a scoreless second period the Avalanche would grow their lead to two on a Nathan MacKinnon, but the Panthers would roar back with goals from Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau to tie the game at three and send it to overtime. Then in overtime Huberdeau would score his second of the game to complete the comeback and win the game for the Panthers 4-3.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p EST Start Time

    MON RoadARI Home

    In Arizona the Montreal Canadiens would get atleast a goal per period to take down the Coyotes. The Canadiens would get goals from Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Nick Cousins, and Jonathan Drouin, while the Coyotes lone goal would come from Jakob Chychrun as they would fall to the Canadiens 4-1.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadLA Home

    In Los Angeles the Vancouver Canucks come to town to face the Kings, and it would be Brock Boeser scoring the hat trick (2 PPGs, 1 even strength) to lead the way for the Canucks. The Kings would get goals from Jeff Carter and Adrian Kempe in the first two periods, while the Canucks would also get a goal from Bo Horvat to have a 4-2 lead in the third period. However the Kings would get another goal from Jeff Carter, but Elia Pettersson would score on the powerplay to secure a 5-3 victory.

  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Colorado Avalanche have announced that forward Gabriel Landeskog will be out indefinitely with a lower body injury. No timeline or details in regards to the injury has been given at this time. Kassie’s Report

     

    • The Nashville Predators have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Roman Josi to an eight year contract worth $72.47 million.

     

    Game Recaps:

    San Jose Sharks v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadBOS Home

    In Boston the Bruins would dominate the San Jose Sharks as they would get goals from David Pastrnak (PPG), David Krejci (PPG), Charlie Coyle, Chris Wagner, and Brandon Carlo to take a 5-1 victory over the Sharks. The Sharks lone goal would come from Brent Burns on the powerplay.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

    WAS RoadTOR Home

    The Washington Capitals end their five game road trip with two goal games from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. TXHT Recap

     

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

    TB RoadNYR Home

    In Madison Square Garden we would see the the New York Rangers score four unanswered goals to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the Lightning got the 1-0 lead from a Nikita Kucherov goal, the Rangers would get goals from Kaapo Kakko (PPG), Filip Chytil, Adam Fox, and Ryan Strome to secure the 4-1 victory.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

    PHI RoadPIT Home

    In Pittsburgh the Penguins would dominate the Philadelphia Flyers right from the start as they would get goals from Justin Schultz, Jared McCann, Dominik Simon, Sydney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Zach Aston-Reese, and Dominik Kahun to win 7-1 in commanding fashion.

     

    Calgary Flames v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

    CAL RoadCAR Home

    Coming off of their overtime loss in the Heritage Classic the Calgary flames look to bounce back in Carolina as they take on the Hurricanes. However, after taking the 1-0 lead on an Elias Lindholm tally, the Hurricanes would take over as Andrei Svechnikov would score back to back goals to take the 2-1 victory.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadDET Home

    The Detroit Red Wings would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and would get two quick goals in the first period from Dylan Larkin (PPG) and Patrik Nemeth to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Leon Draisaitl would score for the Oilers, but Filip Hronek would score to seal the deal for the Red Wings in their 3-1 victory.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    CHI RoadNAS Home

    Hours after re-signing their captain to an eight year contract, the Nashville Predators would shutout the Chicago Blackhawks as Nick Bonino would score all three goals for the Predators.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

    MIN RoadDAL Home

    In Dallas the Minnesota Wild would take a three goal lead late into the the second period Β after getting goals from Jason Zucker, Eric Staal (PPG), and Ryan Suter (PPG), but they would give up six unanswered to Stars who would get goals from Alexander Radulov (hat trick), Roope Hintz (PPG), Joe Pavelski, and Tyler Seguin to take the 6-3 victory.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p EST Start Time

    WIN RoadANA Home

    In a wild west shootout the Anaheim Ducks would outlast the Winnipeg Jets thanks to a four goal second period. The Jets would get goals from Nikolaj Ehlers (2), Blake Wheeler, and Bryan Little, but the Ducks would get goals from Cam Fowler, Ryan Getzlaf, Adam Henrique, Troy Terry, Derek Grant, and a pair from Carter Rowney to claim the 7-4 victory.

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1189401757631205376?s=20

  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 26th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 26th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 26th, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Carolina Hurricanes – 1p EST Start Time

    CHI RoadCAR Home

    The Blackhawks came into the night hoping to surprise the Hurricanes at home. But ended up running into a brick wall in Petr Mrazek, who would make 32 saves to shutout the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. Carolina would open the scoring in the first period off the stick of Andrei Svechnikov, who would score his first of two on the night. The Hurricanes would strike again in the second stretching the lead to 2-0. Canes would add two more in the third to secure 4-0 the shutout victory at home.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    STL RoadBOS Home

    The Blue came into Boston looking to keep up their winning ways and shut down the Bruins in their own arena. The Bruins would open the scoring courtesy of the red hot David Pastrnak. The play would remain fairly even for the rest of the period. But the Bruins would strike again in the second period off the stick of Anders Bjork. The Bruins would control the play for the rest of the period and would add an empty netter in the third to seal the win and the 3-0 shutout for the Bruins.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadMON Home

    The Leafs coming into the second half of a back to back, look to take it to their division rival. Montreal would open the scoring with two quick strikes off the sticks of Brendan Gallagher and Jonathan Drouin to give the Habs a 2-0 lead. Muzzin would score for the Leafs late in the first to give hope in an otherwise terrible first period. The second period would see the Leafs tie the game courtesy of Andreas Johnsson. Then the floodgates would open as Montreal would score 3 unanswered goals to give the HabsΒ 5-2 win. Terrible defensive miscues and terrible zone coverage would ultimately be the demise of the Leafs.

     

    Nashville Predators v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

    NAS RoadTB Alt

    The Preds looking come into the game looking to steal one from one of the east’s best teams. Nashville would open the score in the first off the stick of Calle Jarnkrok to give the Preds a 1-0 lead after one period. Stamkos and Johnson would strike back in the second period to take the lead for the Lightning 2-1. But Nashville Captain Roman Josi would score to tie the game and take it to overtime. In overtime Nashville defenceman Ryan Ellis would score to give the Preds 3-2.

     

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

    CLB RoadPHI Home

    Columbus is looking to grab some momentum as they take on the Flyers. Columbus Boone Jenner and Jakub Voracek of the Flyers would exchange goals in the first period.Β  Jenner would score in the second period as the Blue Jackets would add two more and James Van Riemsdyk would add one to cut the lead to 3-2 for Columbus. The Flyers would come out surging as Shayne Gostisbehere would score one of 5 goals in the third period for the Flyers, as the Blue Jackets would add just one of their own. The Flyers would walk away with a 7-4 win.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Dallas Stars – 8p EST Start Time

    PIT RoadDAL Home

    Pittsburgh comes into Dallas looking to keep the Stars down. The first two periods would see Matt Murray put on a clinic, making 22 saves and allowing no goals. But Pittsburgh would come out flying in the third scoring three unanswered goals to win the game 3-0 and record a shutout win for Matt Murray.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

    LA RoadMIN Home

    The Kings come into Minnesota hoping to pick up some points against the Wild. The Wild would open the score courtesy of Gerald Mayhew’s second of the season. The scoreboard would stay quiet until the second period where the Kings and Wild would exchange goals from Ben Hutton and Eric Staal respectively to bring the Wild’s lead to 2-1 after two periods. The third period would see the Wild score three unanswered goals to really take the pounding to the Kings 5-1.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadCOL Home

    The Ducks sport new defencemen in Colorado as they hope to overcome some injuries to beat the surging Avalanche. The first period would see a pair of goals from the Ducks courtesy of Adam Henrique and Carter Rowney to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead after one period. Ryan Getzlaf and Joonas Donskoi would exchange goals in the second to bring the score to 3-1 Ducks. The third period would see a powerplay goal from Nathan MacKinnon to bring the led to 3-2 Ducks. But the Ducks would respond in the third with two of their own to take the win 5-2.

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1188301588378484736

     

    2019 Heritage Classic LogoCalgary Flames v. Winnipeg Jets – 10p EST Start Time

    CAL 2WIN Heritage Classic

    The Heritage Classic was a match for the making. You could visibly see all the snow on the ice, but the players seemed to visibly enjoy the game. Jets and Flames players raving about the ice and the conditions. The first period would come and go with no score, but not short of chances at both ends. The second period would see the Flames take a 1-0 lead on a powerplay goal from Elias Lindholm, the rest of the period would see no scoring. The third period would bring drama, the Jets would tie the game thanks to a late goal by Josh Morrissey. This would send the game to overtime in Regina. Where Bryan Little would score to win the game and the Heritage Classic 2-1.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 24th, 2019

     

    News:

    Dennis Seidenberg retires after 15 NHL Seasons

     

    Vladimir Tarasenko exits St.Louis vs LA with an Upper Body Injury

    https://twitter.com/HockeyFeedSTL/status/1187533838257401856

     

    Game Recaps:

    San Jose Sharks v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadMON Home

    Montreal looked to pick up a big win against the struggling Sharks, and in the first period, they would open the scoring courtesy of Nick Cousins 1st of the year. Evander Kane would kick start the offence for the Sharks by scoring with 0.55 seconds left in the first period on the power-play and then adding another five minutes into the second period once again on the power-play to give the Sharks a 2-1 advantage, in what would become a 4 goal second for the Sharks. The Canadiens would add one late in the second but it would be enough to make any sort of comeback, as the Canadiens would fall 4-2 to the Sharks.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadNYI Home

    The Islanders would open the scoring against the Coyotes early in the first with Derrick Brassard scoring just over a minute into the game. Michael Grabner would answer back midway through the period and the scoring would stay 1-1 until Josh Bailey would bury his 4th of the season just over fourteen minutes into the second. Anders Lee and Conor Garland would exchange goals in the third until Scott Mayfield would put the icing on the cake with an empty netter. Islanders would walk away from this game with a 4-2 win.

     

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

    BUF RoadNYR Home

    Rangers were hoping to steal a game from the red hot Sabres and would strike third times in the first period, all within an 8 minutes window to jump out to 3-0 lead. The second period would see the Sabres strike twice with a Tony DeAngelo goal sandwiched in the middle to make it a 4-2 game after two periods. There would continue to be no stop from the Rangers tonight as they would add two more goals in the third period to make the final 6-2 Rangers.

     

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

    CAR RoadCLB Alt

    The Blue Jackets and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo came in with something to prove tonight against the Canes. Jackets would open the scoring with a goal from Alexander Texier just over three minutes into the game. The Canes would respond just over a minute later off the stick of Dougie Hamilton to tie the game at 1-1. The Canes would score two more goals in the first to stretch the lead to 3-1. The second period was a different story as goals by Ryan Murray and Sonny Milano would bring the Blue Jackets right back into this game at 2-2. The third would see no goals but many chances and the game would head to overtime where the Blue Jackets Speedster Cam Atkinson would put in the overtime winner. Blue Jackets would walk away with a 4-3 victory in overtime.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

    LA RoadSTL Home

    The Stanley Cup Champion St.Louis Blues were set to face off against the struggling LA Kings in St. Louis. Kings would open the scoring first thanks to Jeff Carter just before the 15-minute mark of the 1st. Vince Dunn would tie the game just over 3 minutes later on the powerplay, this would be the first of 3 powerplay goals in the game for the Blues. Just 3 minutes into the second Alex Iaffalo would score giving the Kings the 2-1 lead. The Blues would score twice in 1:40 courtesy of Alex Pietrangelo on the Powerplay and Robert Thomas, this would give the Blues their first lead of the night at 3-2. The Blues would add two more goals off the stick of Brayden Schenn in the third period, to run over the Kings 5-2.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    MIN RoadNAS Home

    The Wild looked to steal a win from Pekka Rinne and the Predators on Thursday night but seemingly ran into a brick wall. The first period would open with the Wild furiously peppering Pekka Rinne with 13 shots, yet they couldn’t solve the netminder. The first period would end with the score 0-0, and that’s where the Preds would take over. Preds would score 37 seconds into the 2nd period and then add another with less than 30 seconds left in the period, to make 2-0 after two periods. The third period would come and it would see the Preds score twice again to make it 4-0. Pekka Rinne would put ina 26 save effort for the shutout.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    PHI RoadCHI Home

    Flyer looking to gain some momentum against the lowly Blackhawks in Chicago. The game would open with the Flyer grabbing ahold of the game and never looking back. Flyers Oskar Lindblom would score the only goal in the first period, as the Flyers would take a 1-0 lead into the intermission. Claude Giroux would be the only goal scorer in the second period just 59 seconds in, to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. The first two periods would leave the Blackhawks with just 8 shots combined, while the Flyer had a 2 goal lead and 18 shots. The third period would bring about a more aggressive Blackhawks team as Brandon Saad would score a minute in. The third would see Chicago fire 16 shots at Brian Elliot but were only able to be him once. The Flyers would go on to score 2 more in the 3rd period and win 4-1.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadDAL Home

    The Ducks and Stars were ready for a goalies duel, with two of the leagues best goalies squaring off in Ben Bishop and John Gibson. Dallas Stars rookie Denis Guraniov would score two goals in the first period to give the Stars a 2-0 lead heading into the 2nd period. Ducks Max Comtois would score on the powerplay just over 4 minutes into the 2nd period to cut the lead in half. But that’s all the score that would come in this game as both goalies shut the door and never let another puck past them. Stars would squeak past the Ducks 2-1.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadCAL Home

    Flames looked to put themselves back on track at home, while the Panthers looked to keep their winning ways going. This game was not meant for the goaltenders at all. Calgary would open the score in the first with an Austin Czarnik goal on the powerplay and then the floodgates would open. The Second would see the Panthers score twice off the sticks of Huberdeau and Weegar, while the Flames would score in the middle of the two Panther goals courtesy of Matthew Tkachuk. 2-2 would be the score at the end of the second period. Flames Matthew Tkachuk and Captain Mark Giordano would both score respectively to open the 3rd period. The Panthers would storm back being down 4-2, scoring three of there own off the sticks of Josh Brown, Evgenii Dadonov, and Mark Pysyk to give the Panthers a 5-4 lead with five minutes remaining. Sam Bennett would send this game to overtime with his 2nd of the season with just under three minutes remaining in the game. Overtime would solve nothing but the shootout would see the Panthers miss both their shots while the Flames would score on theirs. Flames put out a spotty win against the Panthers 6-5

     

    Washington Capitals v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p EST Start Time

    WAS RoadEDM Home

    Oilers looking to start red hot, while the Caps look to find some consistency in holding leads. Darnell Nurse would open the scoring 13 minutes into the first to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. But the Caps would not lay down and take a loss. The Caps came out flying in the second period scoring 3 goals, including 2 from Captain Alex Ovechkin. This would put the Caps on top 3-1 heading into the 3rd period. The 3rd period would be the Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl show and another defensive third-period meltdown for the Caps. Both McDavid and Draisaitl would score to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Just 1:18 into the 3rd period Leon Draisaitl would take the feed from Connor McDavid and bury it. Oilers would walk out with a 4-3 Overtime victory over the Caps.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadBOS Home

    The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would renew their rivalry once again, this time in Boston as both teams look for their sixth win of the season. In the first period David Pastrnak would score a sneaky one for his 10th of the season on the powerplay. Then in the second period Kasperi Kapanen would get on the board for the Leafs to tie the game, but less than two minutes later Brad Marchand would strike to retake the lead for the Bruins. However, Alexander Kerfoot would score on the powerplay to tie the game back up at two. Then in the third period the Bruins would get a pair of goals from Brett Ritchie and Par Lindholm to secure a 4-2 victory over the Leafs.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadBUF Home

    In Buffalo the Sabres play host to the San Jose Sharks, and it would be the Sharks swimming all over the Sabres as they would get goals from Dylan Gambrell (first career NHL goal) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic to take a 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Jack Eichel would score for the Sabres while on the powerplay, then with 31 seconds left in the period Sam Reinhart would tie the game at two. Then in the third period Jeff Skinner would score 45 seconds into the game for the Sabres to take the lead, but Erik Karlsson would score his first of the season to tie the game and send it to overtime, which would see Jack Eichel score his second of the game to give the Sabres the 4-3 victory.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

    PIT RoadFLA Home

    In Florida the Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals in the second. first it would be the Panthers striking with a Noel Acciari marker, then the Penguins would strike with a Teddy Blueger tally, but then the Panthers would strike back with a Denis Malgin goal to take the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Patric Hornqvist would score for the Penguins, but the Panthers would get goals from Jonathan Huberdeau and Frank Vatrano to secure a 4-2 victory for the Panthers.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadNYR Home

    At the legendary Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would take on the Arizona Coyotes. In the first period the Coyotes would get the lone strike as Lawson Crouse would score his second of the season. Then in the second period Anthony DeAngelo would score his second of the season to tie the game at one, but late in the period both teams would trade powerplay goals as both Alex Goligoski and DeAngelo (his second of the game) would make this a 2-2 game heading into the second intermission. After a scoreless third period it would be the Coyotes striking in overtime as Christian Dvorak scoring his fourth of the season to give the Coyotes the 3-2 victory.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadDET Home

    In Detroit the Red Wings would take on the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Anthony Mantha would strike for the Wings on the powerplay for the lone tally of the period. In the second period the Wings would get the lone goal from Dennis Cholowski to gain the 2-0 lead, but in the third period the Canucks would score five unanswered goals to take the victory. The Canucks would get a hat trick from captain Bo Horvat (2 PPGs, and an even strength goal), as well as goals from Jake Virtanen and Tim Schaller to secure the victory 5-2.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadNAS Home

    In Nashville the Predators look to feast on the Anaheim Ducks, and the first period would look good for the Predators as Roman Josi would score on the powerplay followed by a Colton Sissons tally to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Β Then in the second period the Predators would score two more goals as Rocco Grimaldi and Mattias Ekholm (SHG) would get on the board to expand the lead to four. Then in the third period the ducks would finally get on the board as Ryan Getzlaf would score his third of season, but the Predators would with two more goals as Viktor Arvidsson and Calle Jarnkrok would tally to give the Predators the 6-1 victory.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadMIN Home

    In Minnesota the Wild would smother the Edmonton Oilers in the first period as they would strike three times in the first period. The Wild would get back to back goals from Eric Staal, and then a powerplay goal from Brad Hunt to take the 3-0 lead into the first intermission. Then the Wild would shut the door the following two periods as they would go on to win 3-0.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p EST Start Time

    LA RoadWIN Home

    In Winnipeg the Los Angeles Kings look to ground the Jet, but in the first period we would see both teams trade goals as Austin Wagner would score for the Kings, then Kyle Connor would strike for the Jets as they head into the first intermission tied at one. Then in the second period the two teams would trade goals again as Kurtis MacDermid would score for the Kings, and Nikolaj Ehlers would respond for the Jets. Then in the third period Anze Kopitar would score the lone goal of the period to give the Kings the 3-2 victory.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadCHI Home

    In Chicago the Blackhawks would host the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period Kirby Dach would score his first career NHL goal in his second career game to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. However, after a scoreless second period, in the third period the Knights would strike when Nick Holden would score with 93 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Then in the shootout it would be Shea Theodore scoring the winning goal in the third round to give the Golden Knights the 2-1 victory.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

    WAS RoadCAL Home

    John Carlson would score 2 goals to reach 20 points and lead the Washington Capitals over the Calgary Flames 5-3. TXHT Recap

     

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