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  • UPDATED: Nighty-Knight: Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights

    UPDATED: Nighty-Knight: Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights

    Washington Capitals (12-2-3) vs Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-3)

      Predicted Goaltender Record GAA / SV% / # SO
    Washington Capitals Braden Holtby 7-1-3 3.36 / .895% / 0
    Vegas Golden Knights Marc-Andre Fleury 9-3-1 2.40 / .924% / 1

     

    After an abbreviated one-game road trip, the Washington Capitals are back in D.C. to take on the Vegas Golden Knights as they try to extend their win-streak to six games. Through 17 games played, 10 have been on the road, and the Capitals have only failed to snag a point just once. The Capitals last played the Golden Knights almost a full year ago, in Vegas, where they ultimately lost 3-5. Fans will never forget the game, as it was during that game when infamous goon and press-box regular Ryan Reaves targeted Capitals’ winger Tom Wilson, committing a blind-sided headshot that knocked Wilson out of commission. Following that game, it had been rumored that Reaves had agreed to sign photos of Tom Wilson laid out on the ice after the hit, where I then personally contacted the memorabilia shop in Las Vegas to confirm the allegations. But tonight, the Capitals will be out to avenge the Knights, and re-establish themselves as the better of the two teams. Besides, one of these teams are Stanley Cup Champions, and the other allowed four goals on a five-minute power play.

    The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers for just the second time in eight meetings on Thursday night. Many anticipated that, like in games past, this would be a high-scoring affair, despite decent goaltending on both sides. Thursday’s match was the first time Washington would face former winger Brett Connolly, since the Panthers signed him to a 4-year/$14 million dollar contact as a free agent in Summer 2019. It was also the Caps’ first opportunity to face goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky since having signed with Florida as well. Characterized by early and late goals, this game was arguably the fastest, most physically demanding game yet for the Capitals. Defenseman John Carlson tallied his 8th goal of the season just 25 seconds into the first period, establishing an early Washington lead. But before the game was two minutes old, Frank Vatrano had tied the game. But that was just the start. Brett Connolly would ultimately add to Florida’s lead, as he scored his 6th goal of the season, with just over five minutes remaining in the first period. The second period was extremely penalty-heavy, but the Capitals improved penalty kill was able to hold the Panthers to just one power play goal on five opportunities. Aleksander Barkov established a two-goal lead 27 seconds into the second. Alex Ovechkin brought the Capitals within one on the power play, and six minutes later, he would score his 13th of the season, and second of the game, tying the game at 3-3. A late goal by Evgenii Dadonov re-established Florida’s lead, but that lead was short lived. Tom Wilson scored the game-tying, and singular, goal of the third period, with his 6th goal coming just 44 seconds after puck drop. The Capitals would hold off the Panthers for the remaining 19 minutes, and yet again, this match would require overtime. After a game-changing stop by Braden Holtby in the Caps’ defensive end, John Carlson gained possession and skated back towards Bobrovsky, with the eventual-game-tying goal scorer Tom Wilson. A perfect pass drew Florida’s goaltender out and allowed Tom Wilson to lift the puck over Bobrovsky, winning it for Washington. Braden Holtby’s 32 save performance improved his record to 7-1-3, and he is expected to start for the Capitals tonight versus the Vegas Golden Knights.

    Vegas last played on Thursday as well, where they lost 1-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Watching this game was like watching paint dry. The Golden Knights are 5-2-3 in their last 10 and have dropped four of their last six. Toronto received two power plays in the first, and two in the second, but were unable to score, even on Vegas’ backup Malcolm Subban. The Golden Knights received one power play in each period, but likewise, were unable to score. It took 44 minutes for either team to score the first goal of the game. Max Pacioretty scored in the fourth minute of the final frame to put the Golden Knights on the board, but four minutes later, Auston Matthews finally scored on a Leafs power play, re-establishing a tie, but this time, with actual goals. Like the Capitals, this game as well would need overtime, and it was John Tavares who scored the game-winner at the 2:33 mark of the 3-on-3 period. Mark Stone, who proved to be a worthy mid-season acquisition for the Golden Knights last year, leads the team with 18 points, and Riley Smith leads with 9 goals. The Vegas penalty kill, at 89.2%, is 2nd in the league, but the Golden Knights also accumulate the 3rd most penalty minutes, averaging 10.7 per game (TheScore, Vegas).

    UPDATED: Carl Hagelin will not play tonight, as he is currently day-to-day with an upper body injury. Nic Dowd is expected to play tonight, which would be his first game since October 29th, where he suffered a lower body injury and did not finish the game. Richard Panik, who has been on the injured reserve list since the middle of October, is eligible to play versus the Arizona Coyotes on Monday (TheScore, Washington). Vegas forward Valentin Zykov is in the middle of serving a 20-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs, a fate that Nate Schmidt faced last season. Alex Tuch is out (again) with an upper body injury that he suffered versus Winnipeg on November 2nd  (NHL.com, Alex Tuch). His first injury of the 2019-20 season came on September 19th versus the LA Kings, an injury that sidelined him until Halloween.

    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.

     

     

    References:

    NHL.com. (2019). Alex Tuch Stats & News. Retrieved from https://www.nhl.com/player/alex-tuch-8477949.

    TheScore. (2019). Vegas Golden Knights News & Stats. Retrieved from https://www.thescore.com/nhl/teams/102.

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

  • 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

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    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

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    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

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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.

  • NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, October 27th, 2019

     

    News:

    Blackhawks Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch last night against the LA Kings, as he continues to struggle.

     

    Islanders will be without tough guy Matt Martin and Tom Kuhnhackl for four to six weeks. Martin crashed into the boards hurting his leg. While Kuhnhackl left after the first period Friday night with an undisclosed injury.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Florida Panthers v. Edmonton Oilers – 4p EST Start Time

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    Panthers look to continue their winning ways against the Oilers in Edmonton. The first period would see teams both exchange decent chances, but the score would remain 0-0 after one. All cylinders would be rolling in the second for the Panthers as they would score three goals in under 3 minutes of play to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Edmonton goalie Mike Smith would be pulled from the game in favor of Mikko Koskinen. Koskinen wouldn’t fair much better as the Panthers would score two more in the third and add an empty netter to seal the win. After being down 4-0, the Oilers would squeeze in two goals in hopes of sparking a comeback but fall short. Panthers would win the game 6-2.

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Detroit Red Wings – 5p EST Start Time

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    Blues looking to recover from being shutout against the Red Wings in Detroit.  Period one would see Brayden Schenn and Zach Sanford of the Blues score goals 5 minutes apart to give the Blues a quick two-goal lead. In the second the Wings and Blues would exchange goals off the sticks of Filip Hronek and Ryan O’Reilly respectively to keep the two-goal lead after two periods. 3 goals in the third would spark the Detroit comeback as the Wings jumped in front 4-3. O’Reilly would strike again with under 5 minutes remaining this time on the powerplay to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Where David Perron would become the overtime hero and seal the 5-4 win for the Blues.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Ottawa Senators – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Sens look to stop the Sharks momentum while creating some of their own. Ottawa would jump out in front 6 minutes into the game on Connor Brown’s 1st of the season. The Sens would score another late in the first after Sharks Evander Kane would score on the powerplay to tie the game. 2-1 heading into the second, once again the Sens would score two more goals and the Sharks would sandwich one of their own in there. Sens Anthony Duclair would add a goal late in the third to seal the 5-2 win for the Sens.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

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    Flyers hoping to keep the lamp lit against the red hot Islanders. It looked like the Flyers were going to run away with this game early on as Jakub Voracek opened the scoring just over a minute into game. The Islanders would fire back with three goals of their own in the first, the Flyers would get one back just before the period would end. Period two would pick right up where the first one finished, Philadelphia would watch two more goals tickle the twine before 6 minutes would go by, bringing the Islanders lead to 5-2. Period three would see Flyers Claude Giroux score cutting the lead to 5-3 and that would the final.

     

    Boston Bruins v. New York Rangers – 7p EST Start Time

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    Bruins look to keep running over the competition as they come to New York to play the Rangers. Rangers forward Michael Haley would open the scoring in the first period and would bring to life the Perfection line. Over the next two period Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Alexandar Georgiev would face a combined 43 shots, as Brad Marchand (2 goals 3 assists), David Pastrnak (5 assists) and Patrice Bergeron (3 goals) would combine for 13 points in the four-goal second, and three-goal third for the Bruins. The Rangers would would score 3 themselves in the third period but it wouldn’t be enough to overcome seven goals from the Bruins on the night. Bruins would be happy as they walk away with a 7-4 victory.

     

    Los Angeles Kings v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p EST Start Time

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    Blackhawks looking to get things clicking as the Kings come to town. Dylan Strome, Alex DeBrincat and Robin Lehner would have games to never forget on this night. Strome would score twice and add an assist, DeBrincat would score once and add two assists in a four-goal 40 minutes. LA and Chicago would exchange third-period goals, while Lehner would put in a 39 save performance and only allow one goal in a 5-1 rout of the Kings.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 8p EST Start Time

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    Anaheim looked to dethrone the Knights in Vegas. After a big win in Colorado yesterday the Ducks looked to come into the back to back with some energy as Ryan Getzlaf would open the scoring just under five minutes in. This would awaken the Knights as the next 55 minutes would see 49 shots and five unanswered goals until the Ducks Adam Henrique would answer with a goal late in the game. As the Golden Knights would slay the Ducks a 5-2.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 25th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 25th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, October 25th, 2019

     

    News:

    Colorado Avalanche are currently #1 in the Western Conference

     

    Winnipeg Jets Justin Appleton out at least a month after breaking foot playing football

     

    Game Recaps:

    Colorado Avalanche v. Vegas Golden Knights – 6p EST Start Time

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    Vegas Golden Knights looked to cool down the young fiery Colorado Avalanche. The first period would open with an exchange of goals Pierre-Edouard Bellemare would open the scoring against his old team just 28 second into the game. William Karlsson would tie it up with 1:30 left in the first to tie the game a 1-1, before Nazem Kadri would score 43 seconds later to take a 2-1 lead to the dressing room. The Avalanche would not look back, scoring 3 more goals in the second period to bring the lead to 5-1. The Golden Knight would pull Marc-Andre Fluery after 4 goals and bring in Garrett Sparks. The Avalanche would add a shorthanded goal in the 3rd to make it 6-1.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

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    Leafs looking to right the ship against the surging Sharks, as John Tavares remains out of the lineup. Kevin Lebanc would open the scoring for the Sharks at the midway point of the first period. The Sharks would shut down the Leafs thanks to stellar play from Martin Jones. The second period would see the Leafs dominate for the main part allowing only 3 shots from the Sharks, but still couldn’t beat Jones until with 2 seconds left in the second period Alexander Kerfoot would see another partial breakaway and be stopped again but Jake Muzzin would be left wide open for a tap-in to tie the game at 1-1 heading into the second intermission. The game would remain tied until the the 14 minute mark of the third period where Morgan Rielly would score his third of the season to give Toronto the 2-1 lead. Ilya Mikheyev would score an empty netter and Auston Matthews would follow up with a goal of his own 19 seconds later to seal the game at 4-1.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadNJ Home

    The Coyotes coming off a loss last night to the Islander came into this game against New Jersey hoping to rebound. The first period would bring the Jack Hughes show, as he would setup one goal and score on of his own. The Coyotes would add one of their own to cut the lead in half before the period ended. The second period would have the opposite outcome, The Devils would score but it would be sandwiched in between two Coyote goals. The game would head into the 3rd period tied. In the third Barrett Hayden would score to give the Coyotes the 4-3 lead and Clayton Keller would add an empty net goal to save the win for the Coyotes. 5-3 would be the final.

     

    New York Islanders v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

    NYI RoadOTT Home

    The Islanders look to win on back to back nights, as they head into Ottawa for a game against the Senators. The Sens would open the scoring as Tyler Ennis would score to give the Sens the 1-0 lead. Then the Nick Leddy show would begin. Leddy would score two goals in the first period one on a penalty shot to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission. The second period would open with Leddy being involved again on a Matt Martin goal, Derrick Brassard would add another in the period as well to bring the lead to 4-1 heading into the third period. The third would bring another Tyler Ennis, this time on the powerplay. Thomas Griess would put in a 30 save performance for the win, while Anders Nilsson would only make 12 saves on the night in a losing effort. The final score from Ottawa would be 4-2 Islanders.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

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    Sabres look to pick up another win against the lowly Detroit Red Wings.                            The first period would open with no scoring and the Wings in control for most of the period, out shooting the Sabres 12-6. The second period would look much different as the Sabres would pick it up and get a goal midway through the period by Jake McCabe to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. The rest of the period would remain scoreless. The Sabres would open the third period with a goal on the powerplay just over a minute in courtesy of Sam Reinhart. But the period would ultimely become the Linus Ullmark show as he would make 19 saves and 39 overall to preserve the shutout and win for the Sabres. 2-0 would be the final score in Detroit.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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    Vancouver looking to take down one of the top teams in the east, as the Capitals come to town on the second leg of a back to back. The first period would open with the Capitals scoring just over three minutes into the period off the stick of Evgeny Kuznetsov and then the floodgates would open. Between the 5 minute mark of the 1st period and the 15-minute mark of the second period, the Canucks would score 5 unanswered goals including 2 from Tim Schaller to give the Canucks a 5-1 lead with only five minutes remaining in the second period. Capitals Kuznetsov begins the comeback scoring with one second on the clock to cut the lead to 5-2 heading into the third period. The third period would bring 3 more unanswered goals including 2 from Michal Kempny,  as the Capitals clung to the energy that Kuznetsov’s late second-period goal gave them to tie the game at 5-5. Overtime would produce nothing, other than a flurry of shots by the Capitals. The Shootout would see the Capitals score on 2 of 3 shots against Jacob Markstrom, while the Canucks could only manage one past Ilya Samsonov. The Shootout giving the Capitals a huge comeback 6-5 victory.

     

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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.  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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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  • NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 21st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 21st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 21st, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

    CLB RoadTOR Home

    In Toronto the Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets would require overtime for their matchup. In the first period both teams would score as the Jackets would get goals from Riley Nash (SHG) and Pierre-Luc Dubois, while the Leafs got their goals from Kasperi Kapanen (SHG) and Auston Matthews. In the second period the Leafs would take the lead on a William Nylander goal, but the Jackets would force overtime in the third period with a Alexander Wennberg powerplay goal. In overtime it would be Gustav Nyquist scoring his second of the season to give the Blue Jackets the 4-3 victory.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

    VGK RoadPHI Home

    In Philadelphia the Flyers would steamroll the Vegas Golden Knights. The first and second period saw the Flyers score five straight goals as Travis Konecny (1st period, PPG), Kevin Hayes (2nd period), Michael Raffl, Matt Niskanen (PPG), and Oskar Lindbolm would all score. Then in the third period the Knights would get on the board with a Jonathan Marchessault powerplay goal, and a Reilly Smith goal, but the Flyers would respond when Raffl would score his second of the game to give the Flyers the 6-2 victory.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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    In St. Louis the Blues would play host to the Colorado Avalanche, and after a first period that saw Brayden Schenn and Nathan MacKinnon trade powerplay goals it would be the Blues take over. In the second period the Blues would get goals from David Perron and Vladimir Tarasenko to secure the 3-1 record.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

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    One night after a tornado touched down in the Dallas area and damaging some of the player’s homes, the Stars would hold on at home against the Ottawa Senators. In the first period the Stars would get on the board first as Radek Faska score his second of the season. Then in the second period Joe Pavelski would score on the powerplay to take the 2-0 lead. However, the Senators would get on the board late in the game as Vladislav Namestnikov would score his fourth of the season, but it would not be enough as the Stars would win 2-1.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, October 19th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Nico Hischier to a seven year contract extension with an AAV of $7.25mil. Scott’s TXHT Breakdown

    https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1185284437971472385?s=20

     

    • The Washington Capitals re-assigned defenseman Martin Fehervary to Hershey of the AHL.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Vancouver Canucks v. New Jersey Devils – 1p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadNJ Home

    Scott recaps the Devils 1-0 victory over the Canucks that saw Jack Hughes score his first career goal while playing against his brother Quinn. Scott’s Recap

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. St. Louis Blues – 3p EST Start Time

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    In St. Louis the Blues take on the Montreal Canadiens, but it would be the Canadiens taking it to the Blues in this one to start. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Jaden Schwartz would score for the Blues, while Jordan Weal woiuld score on the powerplay for the Canadiens. Then in the second period the Canadiens would score three unanswered goals as Brendan Gallagher would score six seconds into the period followed by a powerplay goal by Jonathan Drouin, and Nick Suzuki’s second goal of the season for a commanding 4-1 lead. In the third period the Blues would get a late marker from David Perron, But 15 seconds later Shea Weber would score to secure the 5-2 victory for the Canadiens.

     

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

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    In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada the Maple Leafs host their Original Six rival Boston Bruins that would not disappoint. In the first period the Leafs would get goals from Morgan Rielly and Dmytro Timashov (first career goal) to take a 2-0 lead, but with 21 seconds left in the period Jake DeBrusk would score for the Bruins to cut the deficit to one. Then after a scoreless second period both teams would trade goals in the first three minutes of the third period starting with Danton Heinen scoring on the powerplay for the Bruins to tie the game, then Alexander Kerfoot to retake the retake the lead fort he Leafs. However, David Pastrnak would tie the game at three to send the game into overtime. But in overtime it would be Mitch Marner scoring in the latter half of the overtime period to secure the Maple Leafs the 4-3 victory.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Tampa Bay the Lightning would feel the offensive onslaught of the Colorado Avalanche as Tyson Jost would score his first career hat trick with a first period goal, and two second period goals. Plus a goal from Gabriel Landeskog in the second period to grow their lead. Yanni Gourde would score the lone goal for the Lightning in the first period. Then in the third period Nazem Kadri would score to give the Avalanche a commanding four goal lead. The Lightning would respond with a Victor Hedman goal, but the Avalanche would respond right away with a Mikko Rantanen goal to secure a 6-2 victory.

     

    Dallas Stars v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Philadelphia Flyers return home for a matchup with the struggling Dallas Stars, and the Flyers would strike in the first 43 seconds of the game with a Sean Couturier goal to take the quick lead, but it would be the Stars taking over from there as Roope Hintz would score his sixth of the season and Esa Lindell would score on the powerplay to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then after a scoreless second period Corey Perry would score his first as a Dallas Star to give the Stars a two goal lead. Then with the Flyers goalie pulled Miro Heiskanen would score on the empty netter to seal the Stars second win of the season 4-1.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Pittsburgh the Penguins play host to the Vegas Golden Knights, and after a scoreless second period Paul Stastny would score on the powerplay for his fourth of the season to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the third period the Knights would get goals from William Karlsson (SHG) and Mark Stone to secure a 3-0 victory over the Penguins.

     

    New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Columbus the Blue Jackets would face the New York Islanders, and in the first period the Islanders would get goals from Matthew Barzal and Michael Dal Colle, but the Jackets would get a goal from Seth Jones as the Islanders would take the 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Boone Jenner would score to tie the game at two, and after a scoreless third period this game would go to overtime. In overtime the Islanders would only need 33 seconds as Brock Nelson would score to secure the victory over the Blue Jackets 3-2.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Arizona Coyotes – 7p EST Start Time

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    Back in their Kachinas at home the Arizona Coyotes would host the Ottawa Senators. In the first period the Coyotes would get goals from Kyle Capobianco (first career goal) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to take a two goal lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period the Senators would get goals from Vladislav Namestnikov (SHG) and Chris Tierney (PPG) to tie the game, but Conor Garland would take the Coyotes lead back. Then in the third period Carl Soderberg on the powerplay would give the Coyotes their two goal lead back, and Lawson Crouse would score to secure the Coyotes a 5-2 win.

     

    Florida Panthers v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Nashville the Florida Panthers would take it to the Predators as they would score two goals in the second period after a scoreless first. The Panthers would get goals from Denis Malgin (PPG) and Brett Connolly to gain the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period the Predators would turn things around and get goals from Roman Josi and Kyle Turris (PPG) to tie the game and send it to overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of overtime it would be Vincent Trocheck scoring the lone goal of the shootout to give the Panthers the 3-2 victory.

     

    Calgary Flames v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Los Angeles the Kings look to put out the Calgary Flames, and they would get a good start at doing so with a first period tally from Tyler Toffoli. Then in the second period the Kings would strike again as Jeff Carter would strike 16 seconds into the period to take the 2-0 lead. Then about five minutes later Anze Kopitar would score while shorthanded , and a few minutes after that Ilya Kovalchuk would score on the powerplay to extend their lead. The Flames would get a late goal from Mikael Backlund in the third period, but it would not be enough as the Kings would hold on for the 4-1 victory.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    As the Buffalo Sabres continue their road trip out west they take on the San Jose Sharks who look to go into stealth mode against the Sabres. However, it would be the Sabres striking first on a Marcus Johansson marker to take the 1-0 lead. However, late in the period while on the powerplay Timo Meier would score to tie the game at one. Then late in the second period the Sabres would strike as Casey Mittlestadt would score his third of the season to to regain the Sabres lead. Then in the third period the Sharks would strike on the powerplay with a Tomas Hertl goal 44 seconds into the period, but Jeff skinner would score his fifth of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres. However, the sharks would not go away as Marcus Sorenson would score seconds later to tie the game at three. But the Sabres would be determined to win this one as Zemgus Girgensons would score his first of the season to take back the lead for the Sabres and secure the victory at 4-3.

     

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