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  • NHL Daily – Three Down

    NHL Daily – Three Down

    In a two game night, two teams would be three game down, plus news and notes

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, April 25th, 2024

    News

    • The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have re-signed defenseman Alex Vlasic.
      • Vlasic would sign a six year deal with an AAV of $4.6 million per season.

    • Legendary Hockey night in Canada broadcaster Bob Cole has passed away at the age of 90.

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    Game Recaps

    Florida Panthers v. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game 3 – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning look to get the win to avoid the 0-3 hole against the Panthers. In the first, Florida took the 1-0 lead with Matthew Tkachuk’s second of the postseason. In the second, Steven Stamkos scored his third on the postseason to tie the game for Tampa and then Tyler Motte scored his first of the postseason to put the Bolts up 2-1. Sam Reinhart then scored to tie the game for the Panthers and then Brandon Montour struck to put Florida up 3-2. In the third, Steven Lorentz scored his first as the Panthers went up two but then Nicolas Paul scored his first to bring the Bolts within a goal. Matthew Tkachuk then scored his second of the night on an empty net as the Panthers put the Lightning on the brink of elimination with the 5-3 win.

    Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – Game 3 – 730p ET

    • In Long Island, the Islanders look to get their first win of the postseason as they hosted the Hurricanes. In the first, Carolina went up 1-0 when Brent Burns got his first of the postseason and then Dmitry Orlov put the Canes up 2-0 with his first of the postseason. In the second, New York got on the board with Pierre Engvall’s first of the year but then Carolina re-took the two goal lead with Sebastian Aho’s second in the playoffs. Brock Nelson then scored his first of the postseason, however following a scoreless third, the Hurricanes escaped with the 3-2 win and took the 3-0 series lead over the Islanders.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QtY49Lc9s0&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • NYR v. WAS – Game 3 – 7p ET
    • VAN v. NAS – Game 3 – 730p ET
    • WIN v. COL – Game 3 – 10p ET
    • EDM v. LA – Game 3 – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Lyndsey Fry Establishes Foundation to Ensure Youth Hockey’s Future in the Valley of the Sun (GoPHNX.com)
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  • NHL Daily – Regaining the Lead

    NHL Daily – Regaining the Lead

    In the east the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would battle for the 2-1 series lead as the series moved up north.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

    News

    • The San Jose Sharks announced that they have relieved David Quinn of his duties as Head Coach.

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    Game Recaps

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – Game 3 -7p ET

    • With the series moving up north, the Toronto Maple Leafs would host the Boston Bruins with the hope of taking the 2-1 series lead, and after a scoreless first period both teams would score a goal as Matthew Knies would strike for the Leafs while Trent Frederic would score for the B’s for the 1-1 tie. Then in the third period Tyler Bertuzzi would score for the Leafs, but a goal from Jake DeBrusk and a pair of goals from Brad Marchand would give the Bruins the 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs and the 2-1 series lead.

    Lates Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Dallas Stars – Game 2 – 930p ET
    • Los Angeles Kings v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 2 – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • TB v. FLA – Game 3 – 7p ET
    • CAR v. NYI – Game 3 – 730p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Block Party (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Falling Behind on the Road

    NHL Daily – Falling Behind on the Road

    It would be a tough one for the Washington Capitals as they would fall behind on the road and lose Game 2 to the New York Rangers.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

    News

    • The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell from Hershey of the AHL.

    • The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have re-signed goaltender Ivan Fedotov.
      • Fedotov would sign a two year deal with an AAV of $3.25 million per season.

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    Game Recaps

    Washington Capitals v. New York Rangers – Game 2 – 7p ET

    • At Madison Square Garden for Game 2 between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers, the Caps would look to bounce back and in the first period Connor McMichael would strike first for the Caps to take the 1-0 lead, but goals from Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad would give the Rangers the 2-1 lead. In the second period Dylan Strome would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at two for the Caps, but goals from Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller would give the Rangers the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Tom Wilson would score while on the powerplay, but it would not be enough for the Capitals as they would fall to the Rangers 4-3 and trail the series two games to none.

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Florida Panthers – Game 2 – 730p ET

    • In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 2 of their series, and in the first period Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko would score to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos would score to tie the game at two for the Bolts. Then after a scoreless third period Carter Verhaeghe would strike to give the Panthers the 3-2 overtime victory over the Lightning to take the 2-0 series lead.

    Late Games

    • Colorado Avalanche v. Winnipeg Jets – Game 2 – 930p ET
    • Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 2 – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • TOR v. BOS – Game 3 – 7p ET
    • VGK v. DAL – Game 2 – 930p ET
    • LA v. EDM – Game 2 – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Ryan Smith on Bringing the NHL to Utah (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Playoff Madness

    NHL Daily – Playoff Madness

    In a night of playoff madness, there would be comebacks and an easy victory, plus an old face returns to Western New York.

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, April 22nd, 2024

    News

    • The Buffalo Sabres announced that they have re-hired Lindy Ruff as Head Coach.
      • Ruff was last coached the Sabres from 1997-2013.

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    Game Recaps

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – Game 2 -7p ET

    • In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Maple Leafs in Game Two of their first round series. In the first, Morgan Geekie scored a power play goal to give Boston the 1-0 lead but Toronto evened the score when Max Domi scored. Boston then re-took the lead with a goal from David Pastrnak. In the second, John Tavares scored a power play goal to even the score for the Leafs. In the third, Auston Matthews scored as the Maple Leafs downed the Bruins 3-2 to even the series at a game a piece.

    New York Islanders v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 2 – 730p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Islanders in Game Two. In the first, New York took the 1-0 lead with a goal from Kyle Palmieri and then the Isles went up two when Bo Horvat scored. In the second, Andres Lee scored a power play goal to extend the lead to three but Carolina got on the board when Teuvo Tervainen scored on the power play. In the third, the Canes got within a goal when Seth Jarvis scored and then Sebastian Aho’s goal tied the contest 3-3. Carolina then took the lead when Jordan Martinook found the net and then Jake Guentzel scored an empty net goal as the Hurricanes scored five unanswered goals to down the Islanders 5-3 and take the 2-0 series lead.

    Late Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Dallas Stars – Game 1 – 930p ET
    • Los Angeles Kings v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 1 – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • WAS v. NYR – Game 2 – 7p ET
    • TB v. FLA – Game 2 – 730p ET
    • COL v. WIN – Game 2 – 930p ET
    • NAS v. VAN – Game 2 – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Color of Hockey: Dream Nations Cup to put Algeria, Egypt, others in spotlight (NHL)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: 32 Thoughts the Car Cast (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Home Sweep It Is

    NHL Daily – Home Sweep It Is

    On a four game slate of Game Ones, it would be a home sweep.

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, April 21st, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Florida Panthers – Game 1 – 1230p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Lightning in Game One of their series. In the first, Sam Reinhart scored to put Florida up 1-0 but then Brandon Hagel scored to tie the game for Tampa. Following a scoreless second, Carter Verhaeghe scored on the power play to give the ‘Cats the lead back and then Matthew Tkachuk scored and empty netter to put Florida up 3-1. Steven Stamkos then scored a power play goal of his own for Tampa but the Panthers held on to down the Lightning 3-2 to take the first game of the series.
    https://youtu.be/8Z-LiHjkhwg?si=KCYgfGGrMGVOlUND

    Washington Capitals v. New York Rangers – Game 1 – 3p ET

    • In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Capitals in the first game of the series. After a scoreless first period, New York took the 1-0 lead with a Matt Rempe goal and then the Rangers went up 2-0 when Artemi Panarin scored. The Blueshirts then went up 3-0 with a Jimmy Vesey goal but then Washington got on the board when Martin Fehervary scored. In the third, Chris Kreider scored as the Rangers dominated the Capitals 4-1 to take the 1-0 series lead.

    Colorado Avalanche v. Winnipeg Jets – Game 1 – 7p ET

    • In Winnipeg, the Jets hosted the Avalanche in Game One of the series. In the first, Colorado took the 1-0 lead with a Valeri Nichushkin goal but then Josh Morrisey scored to tie the game. Vladislav Namestnikov then scored to give Winnipeg the lead but the Avs responded with a Miles Wood goal. Colorado then re-took the lead when Nathan MacKinnon scored but the Jets tied the contest once again when Mark Scheifele scored. In the second, Winnipeg took the lead when Adam Lowry scored. In the third, Adam Lowry got his second of the night to put the Jets up two and then Kyle Connor scored on the power play to give Winnipeg the 6-3 lead. Artturi Lehkonen scored a power play goal to bring the Avs within two but Kyle Connor scored his second of the game to put the Jets back up three. Cale Makar then got a power play goal to bring Colorado within two and then Casey Mittelstadt scored but the Jets held on to get the 7-6 win over the Avalanche to take Game One.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZlk7wpHzfk&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 1 – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • TOR v. BOS – Game 2 – 7p ET
    • NYI v. CAR – Game 2 – 730p ET
    • VGK v. DAL – Game 1 – 930p ET
    • LA v. EDM – Game 1 – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

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  • NHL Daily – It Begins in the East

    NHL Daily – It Begins in the East

    The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs would kick off and it would begin in the east as both Boston and Carolina pick up victories at home.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, April 20th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    West Preview

    Vegas Golden Knights (WC2) v. Dallas Stars (C1)

    • Game 1: Golden Knights at Stars — April 22, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN360, TVAS, FX)
    • Game 2: Golden Knights at Stars — April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Stars at Golden Knights — April 27, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Stars at Golden Knights — April 29, TBD
    • Game 5: Golden Knights at Stars — May 1, TBD
    • Game 6: Stars at Golden Knights — May 3, TBD
    • Game 7: Golden Knights at Stars — May 5, TBD

    Colorado Avalanche (C3) v. Winnipeg Jets (C2)

    • Game 1: Avalanche at Jets — Sunday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 2: Avalanche at Jets — April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, CBC, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Jets at Avalanche — April 26, 10 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, CBC, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Jets at Avalanche — April 28, 2:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 5: Avalanche at Jets — April 30, TBD
    • Game 6: Jets at Avalanche — May 2, TBD
    • Game 7: Avalanche at Jets — May 4, TBD

    Nashville Predators (WC1) v. Vancouver Canucks (P1)

    • Game 1: Predators at Canucks — Sunday, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 2: Predators at Canucks — April 23, 10 p.m. ET ( ESPN2, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Canucks at Predators — April 26, 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Canucks at Predators — April 28, 5 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 5: Predators at Canucks — April 30, TBD
    • Game 6: Canucks at Predators — May 3, TBD
    • Game 7: Predators at Canucks — May 5, TBD

    Los Angeles Kings (P3) v. Edmonton Oilers (P2)

    • Game 1: Kings at Oilers — April 22, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2, SN, CBC, TVAS)
    • Game 2: Kings at Oilers — April 24, 10 p.m. ET (TBS, MAX, SN, TVAS, CBC)
    • Game 3: Oilers at Kings — April 26, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Oilers at Kings — April 28, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, SN1, TVAS)
    • Game 5: Kings at Oilers — May 1, TBD
    • Game 6: Oilers at Kings — May 3, TBD
    • Game 7: Kings at Oilers — May 5, TBD

    Game Recaps

    New York Islanders v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 1 – 5p ET

    • In Carolina for Game 1, the Hurricanes would play host to the New York Islanders, and in the first period Evgeny Kuznetsov would open the scoring for the Canes, but later in the period Kyle MacLean would score to tie the game at one for the Isles. then after a scoreless second period Stefan Noesen and Martin Necas would score to give the Hurricanes the 3-1 victory over the Islanders.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – Game 1 – 8p ET

    • In Boston the Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would rekindle their rivalry as the Original Six teams would faceoff in Game 1 of their first round series. In the first period John Beecher would score to get the B’s on the board for the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brandon Carlo would score and then Jake DeBrusk would score a pair of goals to grow the B’s lead to four. Then in the third period David Kampf would score for the Leafs, but Trent Frederic would score to give the Bruins the 5-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.

    Today’s Games

    • TB v. FLA – Game 1 – 1230p
    • WAS v. NYR – Game 1 – 3p ET
    • COL v. WIN – Game 1 – 7p ET
    • NAS v. VAN – Game 1 – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Deep Breathing, Hydration & Swedish Candy Bars: Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren Remaining As Chill As Ever Before First Stanley Cup Playoffs (The Hockey News)
    • Saturday Headlines: Latest on injuries around NHL (HNIC)
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  • NHL Daily – The Calm Before The Playoffs

    NHL Daily – The Calm Before The Playoffs

    It’s the calm before the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as all 16 teams prepare to battle for the most prestigious trophy in all of sports.

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, April 19th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL would announce three award winners once the 2023-24 Regular Season ended.
      • Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck earned the William M. Jennings Trophy.

      • Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov would earn the Art Ross Trophy after recording 144 points (44g and 100a).

      • Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews would earn the Maurice “The Rocket” Richard Trophy after recording 69 goals.

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    East Preview

    Tampa Bay Lightning (WC1) v. Florida Panthers (A1)

    • Game 1: Lightning at Panthers — Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, TVAS, BSSUN, BSFL)
    • Game 2: Lightning at Panthers — April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Panthers at Lightning — April 25, 7 p.m. ET (TBS, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Panthers at Lightning — April 27, 5 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, TVAS, SNE, SNW, SNP)
    • Game 5: Lightning at Panthers — April 29, TBD
    • Game 6: Panthers at Lightning — May 1, TBD
    • Game 7: Lightning at Panthers — May 4, TBD

    Toronto Maple Leafs (A3) v. Boston Bruins (A2)

    • Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — Saturday 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS, CBC)
    • Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC)
    • Game 4: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 27, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS, CBC)
    • Game 5: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 30, TBD
    • Game 6: Bruins at Maple Leafs — May 2, TBD
    • Game 7: Maple Leafs at Bruins — May 4, TBD

    Washington Capitals (WC2) v. New York Rangers (M1)

    • Game 1: Capitals at Rangers — Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, TVAS, MSG, MNMT)
    • Game 2: Capitals at Rangers — April 23, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNW)
    • Game 3: Rangers at Capitals — April 26, 7 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Rangers at Capitals — April 28, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP)
    • Game 5: Capitals at Rangers — May 1, TBD
    • Game 6: Rangers at Capitals — May 3, TBD
    • Game 7: Capitals at Rangers — May 5, TBD

    New York Islanders (M3) v. Carolina Hurricanes (M2)

    • Game 1: Islanders at Hurricanes — Saturday, 5 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS, MSGSN, BSSO, SNW, SNE, SNP)
    • Game 2: Islanders at Hurricanes — April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 3: Hurricanes at Islanders — April 25, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2, SN360, TVAS)
    • Game 4: Hurricanes at Islanders — April 27, 2 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
    • Game 5: Islanders at Hurricanes — April 30, TBD
    • Game 6: Hurricanes at Islanders — May 2, TBD
    • Game 7: Islanders at Hurricanes — May 4, TBD

    Today’s Games

    • NYI v. CAR – Game 1 – 5p
    • TOR v. BOS – Game 1 – 8p ET

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    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Utah’s Here and Ready to Go (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Nice Week

    NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Nice Week

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of April 8th through 14th.

    First Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

    • Matthews – who now is one tally shy of the 15th 70-goal season in NHL history and first since 1992-93 – shared the League lead with five goals in four starts (5-2—7) as the Maple Leafs (46-24-10, 102 points) completed a 2-1-1 week to lock up the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division. Matthews scored in all four of his appearances to extend his goal streak to eight games dating to March 30 (10-3—13) and point streak to 14 contests dating to March 19 (14-11—25) – each a career high. He posted 1-1—2 in both a 3-2 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins April 8 and a 5-2 triumph over the New Jersey Devils April 9. Matthews (2-0—2) then recorded his 18th multi-goal performance of the season – the most by any player since Alexander Mogilny in 1992-93 (24 w/ BUF) – to surpass Dave Keon for sole possession of third place on Toronto’s all-time goals list as the team suffered a 6-5 defeat to New Jersey April 11. Matthews added another marker in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings April 13 to move within one of the first 70-goal season since Mogilny (76-51—127 in 77 GP) and Teemu Selanne (76-56—132 in 84 GP w/ WIN) each achieved the feat in 1992-93. The 26-year-old Matthews, already a two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner (2021-22 and 2020-21), holds a 14-goal edge through 79 total contests in 2023-24 (69-38—107). He also ranks among this season’s leaders in even-strength goals (1st; 51 – a franchise record and the most by any player since 1992-93), shots on goal (4th; 352), power-play goals (t-4th; 18), plus/minus (t-5th; +35), points (6th; 107), shooting percentage (7th; 19.6% – minimum: 1 SOG/GP) and game-winning goals (t-10th; 8).
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    Second Star – Roman Josi (D – NAS)

    • Josi led defensemen and placed fourth in the NHL with 2-5—7 in three games as the Predators (47-29-5, 99 points) went 2-0-1 to secure their 16th playoff berth in the past 20 seasons. He collected a pair of third-period assists (including his 80th point of 2023-24) as Nashville rallied to earn its postseason-clinching point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets April 9. Josi then reached the 60-assist milestone for the second time (also 2021-22: 23-73—96 in 80 GP) with another helper in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks April 12. He capped the week with 2-2—4, his eighth career four-point performance and first since Nov. 17, 2022 (0-4—4 vs. NYI), in a 6-4 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets April 13. The 33-year-old Josi, who captured the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2019-20, sits third among defensemen – and 22nd in the entire League – with 23-62—85 through 81 total contests this season. Only two other active blueliners have produced multiple 80-point campaigns: Erik Karlsson and Cale Makar, both with two.
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    Third Star – Nazem Kadri (C – CAL)

    • Kadri paced the NHL with 4-4—8 in four games to propel the Flames (37-38-5, 79 points) to a trio of victories. He notched 1-1—2 (including the tying goal with 5:09 remaining in regulation and an assist on the overtime winner) in a 3-2 triumph versus the San Jose Sharks April 9 before being held off the scoresheet in a 4-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Kings April 11. Kadri rebounded with consecutive three-point performances, collecting 1-2—3 in a 6-3 triumph over the Anaheim Ducks April 12 and 2-1—3 (highlighted by a pair of third-period goals, including the game-winner) in a 6-5 victory against the Arizona Coyotes April 14. The 33-year-old Kadri leads the Flames with 29-45—74 through 80 total appearances in 2023-24, his second-most productive campaign across his 15 NHL seasons (after 2021-22: 28-59—87 in 71 GP w/ COL).
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Passes His Way to Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Passes His Way to Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of April 1st through 7th.

    First Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)

    • Kucherov posted a League-best nine assists and 10 points in four games (1-9—10) to propel the Lightning (43‑27-7, 93 points) to a pair of wins as they clinched their seventh consecutive playoff berth. He opened the week with one helper in a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings April 1. Kucherov then registered three straight three-point performances, the third time he has accomplished the feat in his career (also April 23-26, 2022: 4-8—12 in 3 GP and Feb. 10-14, 2019: 4-7—11 in 3 GP). He collected three assists in a 4-1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs April 3 to surpass his franchise record for points in one season, established in 2018-19 en route to capturing the Art Ross Trophy (41-87—128 in 82 GP). Kucherov added 1-2—3 in a 7-4 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens April 4 to become the first Tampa Bay player to compile 90 assists in one season – and the second player on any team to reach the milestone in 2023-24, following Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (31-99—130 in 74 GP), after no one had done so since 2006-07. Kucherov capped the week with three more helpers, his 10th three-assist and 22nd three-point game of the campaign, in a 5-4 defeat versus the Pittsburgh Penguins April 6. The 30-year-old Kucherov, who has points in six straight outings dating to March 27 (2-11—13), leads the NHL with 43-93—136 through 76 total appearances this season – three points ahead of second-place Nathan MacKinnon (48-85—133 in 78 GP w/ COL). Kucherov also ranks among the top 2023-24 performers in power-play assists (1st; 38), power-play points (1st; 51), assists (2nd; 93), shots on goal (t‑6th; 296), goals (t-7th; 43) and power-play goals (t-13th; 13).
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    Second Star – Sidney Crosby (C – PIT)

    • Crosby placed second in the NHL with five goals in four contests (5-1—6) as the Penguins (36‑30‑11, 83 points) completed a perfect week to extend their point streak to eight games dating to March 26 (6-0-2) and move within one point of the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. Crosby recorded 2-1—3 in a 5-2 win against the New York Rangers April 1 to clinch his 19th career point-per-game season, a total achieved by only one other player in League history: Wayne Gretzky (also 19x). He followed that with two third-period goals as Pittsburgh rallied from a 3-1 deficit for a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils April 2. Crosby, who was held off the scoresheet in a 4-1 triumph versus the Washington Capitals April 4, then scored in a 5-4 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning April 6 to become the seventh different player in NHL history to reach the 40-goal milestone at age 36 or older. The two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner leads the Penguins in goals (40; 14 more than any other player), assists (45; three more than any other player) and points (85; 23 more than any other player) through 77 total contests this season as the team looks to become the first in League history overcome a nine-point deficit in its final 11 games to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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    Third Star – Artemi Panarin (LW – NYR)

    • Panarin ranked second in the NHL with 2-6—8 across four games to guide the League-leading Rangers (53-21-4, 110 points) to a 3-1-0 week as they matched a franchise record for wins in one season (also 2014-15: 53-22-7). He notched one assist in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins April 1, followed by 1-1—2 (including a helper on the tiebreaking goal by Chris Kreider with 4:57 remaining in regulation) in a 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils April 3. Panarin added an assist (on another third-period, tiebreaking goal by Kreider) in a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings April 5 before closing the week with 1-3—4 as New York rallied for a 5-2 win versus the Montreal Canadiens April 7. The 32-year-old Panarin sits fourth in the NHL with 46-69—115 through 78 total contests this season, second in franchise history behind only Jaromir Jagr’s 2005-06 campaign (54-69—123 in 82 GP). Panarin also places among the top 10 in the League for power-play assists (4th; 32), power-play points (4th; 42), assists (5th; 69), goals (6th; 46) and shots on goal (9th; 285) in 2023-24.
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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – McDavid Owns March

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – McDavid Owns March

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of March 2024.

    First Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

    • McDavid paced the League with 24 assists and 31 points in 15 games (7-24—31) to lift the Oilers (45-23-5, 95 points) into second place in the Pacific Division via a 10-3-2 March. McDavid, who became the first NHL player to accumulate 30 points in a calendar month since he accomplished the feat in December 2022 (14-17—31 in 15 GP), also ranked among the March leaders in power-play points (1st; 10), power-play assists (t-1st; 8), plus/minus (t-10th; +12), game-winning goals (t-11th; 2) and shots on goal (18th; 51). He collected points in 13 of his 15 contests, highlighted by 11 multi-point performances. That included his ninth career four-assist outing (March 21 vs. BUF), five three-point efforts and a stretch of seven straight multi-point games to close the month (March 19-30: 4-15—19). McDavid picked up his 100th point March 7 at CBJ to become the sixth player in League history to reach the milestone at least seven times and the first to do so in four or more consecutive seasons since 1992-93, when Steve Yzerman (6) and Brett Hull (4) both achieved the feat. McDavid then collected his 90th assist March 24 at OTT to become the first player to hit the mark since Joe Thornton in 2006-07 (92). The 27-year-old McDavid has appeared in 71 total games this season (29-97—126), placing among the top performers in assists (1st; 97 – the most by any player since 1992-93), power-play assists (t-1st; 35), points (3rd; 126), power-play points (3rd; 42) and plus/minus (t-6th; +32).
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    Second Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

    • MacKinnon ranked among the March leaders in points (2nd; 27), shots on goal (t-2nd; 68), plus/minus (4th; +14), goals (t-4th; 11), assists (t-4th; 16) and power-play points (t-4th; 8) across 13 contests to power the Avalanche (47-22-6, 100 points) to their seventh straight playoff berth via a 10-2-1 month. He ran his home and overall point streaks to 35 (Oct. 19 – March 26: 29-48—77) and 19 (Feb. 13 – March 26: 13-25—38) games, respectively, before being held off the scoresheet March 28 vs. NYR. The former finished as the second-longest home point streak in NHL history – behind Wayne Gretzky’s unblemished 1988-89 home campaign (33-70—103 in 40 GP w/ LAK) – while the latter made MacKinnon the first player in League history to produce two separate point streaks of at least 19 games within the same season (also Nov. 20 – Dec. 27: 13-23—36). MacKinnon rebounded from his lone pointless outing with 2-2—4 March 30 vs. NSH, his eighth multi-point performance of the month, third with four points and second with multiple goals. The 28-year-old MacKinnon tops the NHL with 47-80—127 through 75 total contests this season, the second-most points in one campaign in franchise history behind Peter Stastny in 1981-82 (46-93—139 in 80 GP w/ QUE). MacKinnon also sits among the 2023-24 leaders in shots on goal (1st; 369), power-play points (2nd; 44), assists (3rd; 80), power-play assists (3rd; 34), goals (4th; 47), game-winning goals (t-4th; 9) and plus/minus (t-6th; +32).
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    Third Star – Filip Forsberg (LW – NAS)

    • Forsberg shared second place in goals (12) and finished fifth in points (23) across 13 outings (12‑11—23) to help the Predators (43-27-4, 90 points) move into the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference via a 9-2-2 month, highlighted by a franchise-record 18-game point streak from Feb. 17 – March 26 (16-0-2). Forsberg found the scoresheet in all but one of his March appearances, ending the month on a nine-game point streak (March 10-30: 8-9—17) that also featured a Nashville-record seven-game goal streak (March 13-28: 8-7—15). Overall, Forsberg scored in nine of his March contests, registered seven multi-point performances and collected a trio of game-winning goals (March 7 vs. BUF, March 13 at WPG and March 23 vs. DET). He also potted his franchise-record ninth career hat trick (March 7 vs. BUF) – five more than any other player in Predators history – and reached the 40-goal milestone for the second time (March 26 vs. VGK) – a first in team history. The 29-year-old Forsberg has played in 74 total contests this season (41-43—84), placing among the League leaders in game-winning goals (t-2nd; 10), shots on goal (5th; 304), goals (9th; 41) and points (13th; 84).
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