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  • NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Gets the Hat Trick

    NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Gets the Hat Trick

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

    Connor Bedard (C – CHI)

    Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, who led all rookies with 4-13—17 in 14 games (the most assists or points by a rookie in a calendar month since Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell in January 2022: 3-14—17 in 15 GP), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for March.

    Bedard, who also earned “Rookie of the Month” honors for November and December, is the first player to win the award at least three times in one season since Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid in 2015-16 (October, February and March).

    Bedard edged New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (1-11—12 in 15 GP), Arizona Coyotes center Logan Cooley (8-3—11 in 15 GP), Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen (4‑1-0, 1.51 GAA, .952 SV%, 1 SO) and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau (3-1-1, 1.97 GAA, .939 SV%, 1 SO) for the March honor.

    Bedard, who also ranked among the March rookie leaders in shots on goal (1st; 54), power-play points (t-1st; 8), power-play assists (2nd; 7) and average time on ice (3rd; 21:06), set a franchise record for assists in a calendar month by a rookie – ahead of Brandon Saad’s 12 in March 2013 (3-12—15 in 14 GP) – and became the third Blackhawks rookie to compile at least 17 points in a single month, joining Steve Larmer in December 1982 (9-10—19 in 14 GP) and March 1983 (8-9—17 in 14 GP) as well as Jeremy Roenick in December 1989 (7-11—18 in 12 GP).

    The 18-year-old Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2023 NHL Draft, found the scoresheet in nine of his 14 March appearances. That included his fourth career multi-goal and third career three-point performance March 10 vs. ARI (2-1—3), followed by a career-best 1-4—5 March 12 vs. ANA. The latter marked the fifth five-point game by an 18-year-old in NHL history, following Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (0‑5—5 on Nov. 19, 2011), Ilya Kovalchuk (1-4—5 on Jan. 19, 2002), Dale Hawerchuk (3-2—5 on March 13, 1982) and Jack Hamilton (4-1—5 on Dec. 4, 1943), as well as the third four-assist contest by an 18-year-old (after Nugent-Hopkins and Kovalchuk).

    Bedard also reached the 50-point and 20-goal milestones as part of his five-point performance (52 GP). He became the third-fastest Chicago player, from the start of his NHL career, to hit the 50-point mark – behind Bill Mosienko across three campaigns from 1941-42 to 1943-44 (35 GP) and Terry Ruskowski in 1979-80 (50 GP) – as well as the second 18-year-old in franchise history to score 20 goals in a season, joining Eddie Olczyk in 1984-85 (20-30—50 in 70 GP).

    Despite missing 14 games due to injury, Bedard places first among rookies in goals (21), assists (36), points (57), shots on goal (190) and game-winning goals (t-2) through 60 total appearances this season. He also sits among the 2023-24 rookie leaders in power-play assists (2nd; 16), power-play points (2nd; 19), power-play goals (t-4th; 3), average time on ice (5th; 19:42 – minimum: 5 GP) and shooting percentage (10th; 11.1% – minimum: 1 SOG/GP).

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  • NHL Stars of the Week – McDavid Continues to Shine

    NHL Stars of the Week – McDavid Continues to Shine

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 25th through 31st.

    First Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

    • McDavid led the NHL with 3-5—8 in three games to propel the Oilers (45-23-4, 94 points) to a perfect week and four-point cushion for second place in the Pacific Division. He collected a pair of assists in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets March 26. McDavid then posted 1-2—3, his fifth straight multi-assist performance (March 21-28: 1-13—14), in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings March 28 to become the seventh player in NHL history to record 120 points in at least three consecutive seasons, joining Wayne Gretzky (13 straight), Phil Esposito (5), Guy Lafleur (5), Paul Coffey (3), Marcel Dionne (3) and Mario Lemieux (3). McDavid added 2-1—3, including the game-winning goal, in a 6-1 triumph versus the Anaheim Ducks March 30 to extend his multi-point streak to seven contests dating to March 19 (4-15—19). The 27-year-old McDavid, who has won three consecutive and five total Art Ross Trophies, ranks third in the NHL with 29-96—125 through 70 total appearances this season – two points behind League leader Nathan MacKinnon (47-80—127 in 74 GP) – after sitting as many as 22 points back of first place through games of Jan. 24. McDavid also places among the top 2023-24 performers in assists (1st; 96 – the most by any player since 2005-06), power-play assists (1st; 35), power-play points (3rd; 42) and plus/minus (t-5th; +33).
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    Second Star – Logan Thompson (G – VGK)

    • Thompson paced the NHL with three wins and 102 saves in three starts, compiling a 0.98 goals-against average and .971 save percentage to lift the Golden Knights (41-25-8, 90 points) into third place in the Pacific Division via a 3-0-1 week and 5-0-1 record in their past six contests dating to March 21. He made 31 stops, and denied an overtime penalty shot, in a 2-1 triumph over the St. Louis Blues March 25 to reach the 20-win milestone for the second consecutive season. Thompson then turned aside 39 shots, including all 15 he faced in the third period, in a 4-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets March 28. He finished the week with 32 saves, his 13th 30-save performance of 2023-24, in a 2-1 overtime win versus the Minnesota Wild March 30. The 27-year-old Thompson, who is 5-0-0 in his last six appearances dating to March 17 (1.13 GAA, .962 SV%), owns a 22-12-5 record, 2.63 goals-against average, .911 save percentage and one shutout through 41 total games this season.
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    Third Star – Alexis Lafreniere (LW – NYR)

    • Lafrenière topped the NHL with five goals and ranked third with seven points (5-2—7) in three games to help the Rangers (50-20-4, 104 points) extend their winning streak to five contests dating to March 21. He scored twice, his fifth career multi-goal outing and third of 2023-24, in a 6-5 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers March 26 as New York became the first team to clinch a berth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lafrenière then was held off the scoresheet in a 3-2 shootout win versus the Colorado Avalanche March 28, but rebounded with a career-high 3-2—5 (including his first career hat trick) in an 8-5 triumph over the Arizona Coyotes March 30. The 22-year-old Lafrenière, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2020 NHL Draft, has established career highs in goals (25, six more than his previous best), assists (27, four more than his prior high) and points (52, 13 more than his previous best) through 74 total appearances this season.
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Ovi Rises from the Ashes

    NHL Stars of the Week – Ovi Rises from the Ashes

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 18th through 24th.

    First Star – Alex Ovechkin (LW – WAS)

    • Ovechkin scored in all four of his outings, leading the NHL with seven total goals (7-1—8) to lift the Capitals (35-26-9, 79 points) into the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference via a 3-1-0 week. Ovechkin, who also paced the NHL with four power-play goals and shared the League lead with five power-play points (4-1—5), potted two tallies (including his 128th career game-winning goal) in a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames March 18 to become the sixth player in League history with at least 19 20-goal seasons (and the first to reach the milestone in each of his first 19 NHL campaigns). Ovechkin again scored twice in a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs March 20 before posting 1-1—2 in a 7-6 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes March 22 to surpass Joe Thornton for 13th place on the League’s all-time points list. He finished the week with another two tallies (his 172nd career multi-goal game) in a 3-0 triumph versus the Winnipeg Jets March 24 to become the third player in NHL history with at least 18 25-goal seasons, joining Gordie Howe (20x) and Jaromir Jagr (18x). The Washington captain has scored in each of his past five contests dating to March 16 (8-1—9), making him – at 38 years, 189 days – the fourth-oldest player in League history to record a five-game goal streak, behind only Brett Hull (7 GP: 39 years, 121 days in 2003-04 w/ DET), Johnny Bucyk (6 GP: 39 years, 221 days in 1974-75 w/ BOS) and Joe Pavelski (5 GP: 38 years, 269 days in 2022-23 w/ DAL). Ovechkin, who has 18 goals in his past 24 appearances dating to Jan. 27 (tied for third in the NHL) after scoring just eight times in his first 43 games of the season, tops Washington with 26-32—58 through 67 total outings in 2023-24.
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    Second Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

    • Matthews ranked second in the NHL with 3-7—10 in four contests to help the Maple Leafs (40‑21-9, 89 points) earn a pair of wins to maintain third place in the Atlantic Division. He collected two assists in a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers March 19. Matthews then registered his second career five-point performance (also Feb. 17 vs. ANA: 3-2—5), compiling 2-3—5 in a 7-3 triumph over the Washington Capitals March 20. He became the sixth different player in franchise history with multiple five-point efforts in a single season (and first since Rick Vaive in 1981-82) as well as the first player on any team with at least 16 multi-goal efforts in a campaign since 1992-93 (Alexander Mogilny: 24 in 77 GP w/ BUF, Mario Lemieux: 17 in 60 GP w/ PIT, Pavel Bure: 17 in 83 GP w/ VAN and Teemu Selanne: 17 in 84 GP w/ WIN). Matthews added 1‑1—2 in a 6-3 victory against the Edmonton Oilers March 23 to reach the 90-point milestone for the second time (also 2021-22: 60-46—106 in 73 GP) before closing the week with an assist on Toronto’s lone goal in a 2-1 defeat versus the Carolina Hurricanes March 24. The 26-year-old Matthews, who already owns two Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophies (2021-22 and 2020-21), tops the NHL with 58 goals – eight more than the next-closest players – through 69 total appearances this season (58-34—92). He also places among the 2023-24 leaders in takeaways (3rd; 73), power-play goals (t-3rd; 15), shots on goal (4th; 296), points (8th; 92), game-winning goals (t-8th; 8), shooting percentage (9th; 19.6% – minimum: 1 SOG/GP) and plus/minus (t-10th; +28).
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    Third Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

    • McDavid led the NHL with 10 assists and 11 points (1-10—11) as the Oilers (42-23-4, 88 points) split their four games. He notched 1-1—2, including the primary assist on Leon Draisaitl’s overtime winner, in a 3-2 victory against the Montreal Canadiens March 19. McDavid then registered four helpers in an 8-3 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres March 21 to become the fourth player in League history with at least five four-assist performances in a single campaign, following Wayne Gretzky (8x), Mario Lemieux (2x) and Paul Coffey (1x). McDavid assisted on all three Edmonton goals in a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs March 23 before recording two more helpers in a 5-3 defeat versus the Ottawa Senators March 24 as he became the first NHL player to reach the 90-assist milestone in a season since Joe Thornton in 2006-07 (92 in 82 GP w/ SJS). The 27-year-old McDavid, who is on pace to become the fourth different player with 100 assists in a campaign and first since Gretzky in 1990-91 (122 in 78 GP w/ LAK), sits third in the League with 26-91—117 through 67 total contests in 2023-24. He also ranks among this season’s top performers in power-play assists (t-1st; 33), power-play points (t-3rd; 39) and plus/minus (9th; +29).
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  • NHL Daily – Soothing Sunday

    NHL Daily – Soothing Sunday

    NHL News and Notes Sunday, March 24th, 2024

    News

    • Washington Capitals F Tom Wilson and the NHLPA will not appeal the six game suspension for hi-sticking

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    Game Recaps

    Winnipeg Jets v. Washington Capitals – 12:30p ET

    • In Washington, the Capitals hosted the Jets and after a scoreless first and second periods, John Carlson scored his seventh of the year on the power play to put Washington up 1-0. Then, Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals as the Capitals shutout the Jets 3-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-L_HfPiIXY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. Colorado Avalanche – 2p ET

    • In the Mile High City, the Avalanche hosted the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh got a pair when Jesse Puljujarvi scored his second of the year and then Bryan Rust scored his 22nd of the year. In the second, Sidney Crosby’s 34th of the year put the Pens up 3-0 and then Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s first of the year put Pittsburgh up 4-0. Sean Walker’s ninth of the year put Colorado on the board and then Yakov Trenin’s 11th of the year brought the Avs within two. In the third, Jonathan Drouin’s 12th brought Colorado within a goal and the Nathan MacKinnon netted his 44th as the Avs tied the contest. In overtime, Jonathan Drouin scored his second of the day and the game winner as the Avalanche scored five unanswered to down the Penguins 5-4.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eyzsVLrRTg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    New Jersey Devils v. New York Islanders – 5p ET

    • In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Devils and after a scoreless first, Timo Meier scored a power play goal to put New Jersey up 1-0. Then, Jack Hughes scored his 24th of the year to put Jersey up 2-0 and then Alexander Hotlz scored his 16th as New Jersey took the 3-0 lead. In the third, Chris Tierney scored on the empty net as the Devils shutout the Islanders 4-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn19T4OvRpQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Carolina Hurricanes – 6p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes welcomed the Maple Leafs and in the first, Brady Skjei scored his 12th of the year to put Carolina up 1-0 and then Sebastian Aho’s power play goal put the Canes up 2-0. Following the scoreless second, Toronto got on the board when Nicholas Robertson scored his 10th put the Hurricanes held on for the 2-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGvj41PcgIg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2

    Edmonton Oilers v. Ottawa Senators – 6p ET

    • In Ottawa, the Senators hosted the Oilers and in the first Adam Henrique’s 20th of the year gave Edmonton the 1-0 lead but then Jakob Chychryn’s 10th of the year on the power play tied the contest. In the second, Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play to put Edmonton back up and then Zach Hyman scored his 50th on the year as the Oilers took the 3-1 lead. Tim Stützle then scored his 18th on the year as Ottawa came within a goal and then Drake Batherson’s power play goal tied the game for the Sens. In the third, Jakob Chychrun scored his second of the game to put Ottawa up 4-3 and then Parker Kelly scored an empty netter as the Senators downed the Oilers 5-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ddOxpZWm0&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Florida Panthers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 6p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Panthers and in the first Sam Reinhart scored his 49th of the year to put Florida up 1-0. In the second, Vladimir Tarasenko scored a power play goal to put the Panthers up 2-0. In the third, Carter Verhaeghe struck with his 32nd of the year but then Bobby Brink scored a power play goal to put Philadelphia on the board. Sam Reinhart then scored an empty net goal, his second goal of the night, as the Panthers downed the Flyers 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqbOJk8Z88Y&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Dallas Stars v. Arizona Coyotes – 8p ET
    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Anaheim Ducks – 8:30p ET
    • Buffalo Sabres v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdLpVJBdTY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Montreal Canadiens v. Seattle Kraken – 9p ET*
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    Today’s Games

    • VGK v. STL – 8p ET
    • LA v. VAN – 9p ET

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  • NHL Daily – Spring Action

    NHL Daily – Spring Action

    On the first full day of Spring, there were 11 games of action, plus news out of Calgary and Player Safety

    NHL News and Notes Thursday, March 21st, 2024

    News

    • The Calgary Flames announced that goaltender Dan Vladar will miss the remainder of the season.
      • Vladar will undergo season ending hip surgery.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have offered Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson an in-person hearing for his high stick on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor on Wednesday night.
      • Wilson is eligible to be suspended for 5 or more games due to it being an in-person hearing.

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    Game Recaps

    New York Rangers v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston, the Bruins hosted the Rangers and in the first Boston would go up 1-0 when Jake DeBrusk scored his 18th of the year. In the second, Artemi Panarin scored a pair of goals to put the Rangers up 2-1. In the third, Justin Brazeau scored his fourth of the year to tie the game for the Bruins but then Adam Fox scored his 13th of the year to put New York in the lead for good. Mika Zibanejad then scored his 23rd on an empty net to put the Blueshirts up 4-2 and then Artemi Panarin clinched the hat trick as he scored on the empty net to give the Rangers the 5-2 victory over the Bruins.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRT4_MlkSI0&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=10&ab_channel=NHL

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Flyers and after a scoreless first, Jordan Martinook scored his 13th of the year to put Carolina up 1-0 but Scott Laughton’s 12th tied the game for Philadelphia. Then, Jalen Chatfield scored his eighth of the year as Carolina went up 2-1. In the third, Travis Konecny’s 28th of the year tied the game for the Flyers. In the overtime session, Seth Jarvis scored his 26th of the year as the Hurricanes eked past the Flyers 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBI3JfS09Mg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    New York Islanders v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Islanders and after a scoreless first, Christian Fischer scored his fifth to put Detroit up 1-0 but then Mike Reilly netted his fifth to tie the game for the Isles. Andrew Copp then scored his 11th of the year to put Detroit back up a goal and then Dylan Larkin scored his 27th as the Red Wings went up 3-1. In the third, Andrew Copp scored his second of the night as the Wings went up three and then Patrick Kane scored his 16th as Detroit made it a 5-1 game. New York then got a pair when Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored his ninth on the power play and Mathew Barzal scored his 21st. Dylan Larkin then hit the empty net for his second goal of the night as the Red Wings got the 6-3 win over the Islanders.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqGjUmhgl4A&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Winnipeg Jets v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey, the Jets visited the Garden State to take on the Devils and after a scoreless first, the Devils went up 1-0 after Jack Hughes scored a power play goal. Nikolaj Ehlers 21st goal of the year would tie the game for Winnipeg. In the third, Nico Hischier struck with his 23rd of the year on the power play and then Jack Hughes scored his second power play goal of the contest as New Jersey went up 3-1. Then, Timo Meier scored the empty net game winner as the Devils took down the Jets 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=makBe_MhXw8&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=9&ab_channel=NHL

    St. Louis Blues v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa, the Senators hosted the Blues and in the first St. Louis went up 1-0 when Brandon Saad scored his 21st of the year and then Colton Parayko scored his 10th as the Blues went up 2-0. In the second, Mark Kastelic scored his fourth of the year to put Ottawa on the board but then Jake Neighbours scored his 23rd of the year to put the Blues back up two. In the third, Dominik Kubalik scored his 11th to bring Ottawa within a goal once more but Jordan Kyrou scored his 22nd as St. Louis re-took the two goal lead. Jake Neighbours then scored his second of the night as the Blues got the 5-2 win over the Senators.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pr1Loxncqc&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    Nashville Predators v. Florida Panthers – 7:30p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Predators and in the first Gustav Nyquist scored his 19th of the year to put Nashville up 1-0. In the second, Filip Forsberg scored a power play goal as the Preds went up 2-0. In the third, Filip Forsberg scored his second of the night as the Predators went on to shutout the Panthers 3-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC3P54RrZAo&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Buffalo Sabres v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMX3MXPeuVM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL
    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    • Montreal Canadiens v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0HbWx1mfg4&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL
    • Seattle Kraken v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10:30p ET
    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPV9PoSNOoY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. WAS – 7p ET
    • PIT v. DAL – 8p ET
    • CLB v. COL – 9p ET
    • SEA v. ARI – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: What’s next for the Arizona Coyotes? (SportsNet)
    • Capitals Take Team Photo, Leave Space For Nicklas Backstrom (The Hockey News)
    • Insider Trading: Wilson in hot water with player safety (TSN)
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  • Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    It is with sad news today that we have learned of the passing of former Washington Capitals forward Chris Simon.

    Simon, who was born in Wawa, Ontario, Canada, was drafted into the NHL 25th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Draft, but would be part of the infamous Eric Lindros trade to the Quebec Nordiques that would also see Peter Forsberg, Steve Duchesne, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, and a pair of draft picks go to Quebec.

    Simon would shift over to Colorado when the Nordiques relocated to Denver in 1995 to become the Avalanche. During their first season in Colorado, Simon and the Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup in 1996. Then on November 2nd, 1997, Simon would be traded to the Capitals with Curtis Leschyshyn for Keith Jones and a pair of draft picks. Simon would play an integral part for the Capitals as he would be a part of the 1997-98 team that would make their first ever Stanley Cup Final appearance.

    In his seven years with the Capitals Simon would record career highs in goals (29 – 1999-2000), assists (20 – 1999-2000), and points (49 – 1999-2000). On November 1st, 2002 Simon would be traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, and after that he would go on to play for the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild.

    Simon would end his NHL career in 2007-08 as a member of the Wild. Simon would go on to play in 15 NHL season that would see him play in 864 games with 144 goals and 161 assists for 305 points. Simon would also amass 1,824 penalty minutes.

    TXHT would like express our condolences to Simon’s family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time. Simon was 52 years old.

  • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Dominates for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Dominates for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 11th through 17th.

    First Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)

    • Nikita Kucherov would record two goals and five assists for seven points in two games played for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov would begin his week with a goal and four assists in a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on March 14th. Then on March 16th he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over Florida to close out his week. Kucherov would reach the 40 goal, 70 assist, and 110 point plateaus in this week alone.
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    Second Star – Connor Bedard (C – CHI)

    • Connor Bedard would also record two goals and five assists for seven points, but in three games played for the Chicago Blackhawks. To open up his week, Bedard would record a goal and four assists in a 7-2 victory over Anaheim on March 12th. Then on March 15th he would be held off of the scoresheet by Los Angeles in a 5-0 loss, but Bedard would recover to close out the week as he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over San Jose on March 17th.
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    Third Star – Marc-Andre Fleury (G – MIN)

    • Marc-Andre Fleury would record a 2-0-1 week with a .97 goals against average, a .961 save percentage, and one shutout for the Minnesota Wild. To kick off the week, Fleury would make 22 saves in a 4-1 victory over Arizona on March 12th, and then on March 14th Fleury would make 16 saves to earn his 75th career shutout with a 2-0 victory over Anaheim. Then to close out the week, Fleury would make 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to St. Louis on March 16th.
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  • NHL Daily – Scoring Frenzy

    NHL Daily – Scoring Frenzy

    In a 12 game slate, there would be a scoring frenzy in multiple games

    NHL News and Notes Thursday, March 14th, 2024

    News

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    Game Recaps

    New York Islanders v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Western New York, the Sabres hosted the Islanders and after a scoreless first, Victor Olofsson scored his sixth of the year on the power play to put Buffalo up 1-0 and then Dylan Cozens scored his 15th of the year to make it a 2-0 Sabres lead. Then, Zach Benson netted his eighth of the year as Buffalo went up 3-0. In the third, Zach Benson scored an empty netter as the Sabres shutout the Islanders 4-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgNO-ADu7MU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=12&ab_channel=NHL

    Florida Panthers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Panthers and in the first Carolina took the 1-0 lead when Seth Jarvis scored his 21st on the year. In the second, Martin Necas scored his 21st to put the Canes up 2-0 and then Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his seventh to give Carolina the 3-0 lead. In the third, Andrei Svechnikov scored the empty netter as the Hurricanes shutout the Panthers 4-0.

    Ottawa Senators v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets welcomed the Senators and in the first Boone Jenner scored his 20th to put Columbus up 1-0. After a scoreless second, Alexander Nylander scored a power play goal to put the Jackets up 2-0. Then, Claude Giroux scored his 19th of the year to put Ottawa on the board and then Tim Stützle scored his 16th of the year to tie game. After a scoreless overtime, Claude Giroux scored the game winner in the shootout to give the Senators the 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Arizona Coyotes v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit, the Red Wings welcomed the Coyotes and in the first Arizona got a shorthanded goal from Logan Cooley to take the 1-0 lead but then Detroit got on the board with a power play goal from Lucas Raymond. In the second, Arizona took the 2-1 lead with Michael Carcone’s 19th of the year. In the third, Nick Bjugstad scored his 17th of the year to put Arizona up two and then Clayton Keller scored an empty netter to give the Coyores the 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZjehNjkds&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=11&ab_channel=NHL

    Boston Bruins v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

    • In Montreal, the Canadiens hosted the Bruins and in the first Danton Heinen scored his 12th to put Boston up 1-0 and then Nick Suzuki scored his 26th to tie the game for Montreal. After a scoreless second and third the game moved to overtime where Jake DeBrusk scored the game winner as the Bruins downed the Canadiens 2-1.

    San Jose Sharks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In Pittsburgh, the Penguins welcomed the Sharks and in the first Noel Acciari’s fourth of the year put Pittsburgh up 1-0 but then Fabian Zetterlund scored his 17th to tie the game for San Jose. Then, Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his sixth to give the Sharks the 2-1 lead. In the second, Jeff Carter scored his ninth of the year to tie the game for the Pens and then Evgeni Malkin scored his 19th to put Pittsburgh back up. Klim Kostin then scored his fourth of the year as San Jose evened the score once more. In the third, John Ludvig scored his second to put the Pens back up a goal and then Rickard Rakell netted his tenth as Pittsburgh went up two. Bryan Rust then hit the empty net as the Penguins doubled up the Sharks 6-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE4eBTGESlU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    New York Rangers v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Rangers and in the first Artemi Panarin scored his 36th to put New York up 1-0 and then Braden Schneider scored his fourth to put the Blueshirts up 2-0. In the second, Brayden Point scored his 34th to put Tampa on the board and then Anthony Duclair scored his 18th to tie the game for the Bolts. In the third, Jack Roslovic scored his seventh to put New York back in the lead but then Brayden Point scored his second of the night to tie the game. Then, Steven Stamkos scored a power play goal to put the Bolts up a goal and then Brayden Point got the hat trick as Tampa went up two. Then, Nikita Kucherov scored an empty net goal as the Lightning won 6-3 over the Rangers.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_coWod84P4&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Maple Leafs and in the first Tyler Bertuzzi scored his 13th to put Toronto up 1-0 and then Pontus Holmberg scored his fourth as the Leafs went up 2-0. Timothy Lijiegren then scored his third as Toronto went up 3-0. In the second, Owen Tippett scored his 24th of the year as the Flyers went on the board with a power play goal. In the third, Auston Matthews scored his 55th as Toronto went back up three and then William Nylander scored his 35th to make it a 5-1 Maple Leafs lead. Then, Matthew Knies scored his 12th as Toronto went up five. Tyson Foerster then scored his 17th on the Philadelphia power play but the Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 6-2.

    New Jersey Devils v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Devils and in the first Wyatt Johnston scored his 25th to put Dallas up 1-0 but then Erik Haula’s 14th tied the game for the Devils. Then, Craig Smith scored his eighth as the Stars went up 2-1 but then Chris Tierney’s second of the year tied the game. In the second, Dawson Mercer scored his 17th to put New Jersey up 3-2 and then Timo Meier netter his 19th to put the Devils up 4-2. Then, Tomas Nosek scoerd his first of the year as New Jersey went up three. In the third, Alexander Holtz scored his 14th of the year as the Devils downed the Stars 6-2.

    Anaheim Ducks v. Minnesota Wild – 8p

    • In Minnesota, the Ducks visited the Wild and in the first Zach Bogosain scored his third of the year to put Minnesota up 1-0. In the second, Kirill Kaprizov scored his 34th. Following a scoreless third, the Wild shutout the Ducks 2-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZn0FU4mEU&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Vegas Golden Knights v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
    • Washington Capitals v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • ANA v. WIN – 8p ET
    • LA v. CHI – 8:30p ET

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  • NHL Stars of the Week – MacKinnon Stays Hot for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – MacKinnon Stays Hot for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 4th through 10th.

    First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

    • Nathan MacKinnon would record three goals and seven assists for ten points in three games played for the Colorado Avalanche. To open up the week, MacKinnon would record two goals and two assists in a 5-0 victory over Chicago on March 4th, and then on March 6th he would record a goal and three assists in a 7-2 victory over Detroit. Then to close out the week MacKinnon would record two assists in a 2-1 overtime victory over Minnesota on March 8th.
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    Second Star – Pavel Zacha (C – BOS)

    • Pavel Zacha would record five goals and two assists for seven points in four games played for the Boston Bruins. To open up the week Zacha would record two goals in a 4-1 victory over Toronto on March 4th, and then on March 5th he would record the Bruins lone goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to Edmonton. Then on March 7th he would record an assist in a 4-1 victory over Toronto, and to close out the week Zacha would record two goals and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh on March 9th.
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    Third Star – Thatcher Demko (G – VAN)

    • Thatcher Demko would go 3-0-0 with a .81 goals against average and a.969 save percentage in three games played for the Vancouver Canucks. Demko would open up his week with 23 saves in a 2-1 overtime victory over Los Angeles on March 5th, and then on March 7th he would make 27 saves in a 3-1 victory over Vegas. Then on March 9th Demko would make 12 saves before leaving the game due to injury in a 5-0 victory over Winnipeg. Demko would share the shutout with Casey DeSmith (10 saves) for the shutout victory.
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  • NHL Daily – Four Score and Seven Goals

    NHL Daily – Four Score and Seven Goals

    On a rather tame Sunday, there would be five contests that a pair of games each had four and seven goals.

    NHL News and Notes Sunday, March 10th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL has suspended Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach John Tortorella for two games for Unprofessional Conduct Directed at Officials.
      • Tortorella has also been fined $50,000.
      • The money associated with the fine will go to the NHL Foundation program.

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    Game Recaps

    Edmonton Oilers v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 1p ET

    • In Pittsburgh, the Penguins welcomed the Oilers back to the Steel City and in the first Connor McDavid scored his 24th to put Edmonton up 1-0 and then Mattias Ekholm scored his fifth to give the Oilers the 2-0 lead. Following a scoreless second, Darnell Nurse scored a pair of goals as the Oilers went on to shutout the Penguins 4-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA8IsF_6aWk&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Nashville Predators v. Minnesota Wild – 3:30p ET

    • In Minnesota, the Wild hosted the Predators and in the first Jonas Brodin scored his seventh of the year to put Minnesota up 1-0 and then Mark Jankowski scored his third of the year as Nashville tied the contest. In the second, Nashville took the lead when Luke Evangelista scored his 14th of the year but Kirill Kaprizov’s 31st of the year tied the game for Minnesota. In the third, Ryan Hartman’s 16th gave the Wild the lead but then Ryan O’Reilly scored a power play goal to tie the game for Nashville. In overtime, Matt Boldy scored his 24th of the year as the Wild got the 4-3 victory of the Predators.

    Calgary Flames v. Carolina Hurricanes – 5p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Flames and in the first Jordan Martinook scored his 11th to put Carolina up 1-0 and then Sebastian Aho’s 25th put the Canes up 2-0. In the second, Jalen Chatifeld scored his sixth to put Carolina up 3-0 and then the Canes took the 4-0 lead with Andrei Svechnikov’s 16th of the year. Calgary then got on the board when Dryden Hunt scored his third of the year but Brent Burns got Carolina the four goal lead with his 10th of the year. Seth Jarvis then scored his 20th of the year as Carolina made it a 6-1 game. In the third, Yegor Sharangovich’s 27th of the year brought Calgary within four but Teuvo Teravainen netted his 21st of the year as the Hurricanes blew by the Flames 7-2.

    Arizona Coyotes v. Chicago Blackhawks – 6p ET

    • In the Windy City, the Blackhawks took on the Coyotes and in the first Arizona took the 1-0 lead when Clayton Keller scored his 24th of the year. In the second, Clayton Keller scored his second of the night to put Arizona up 2-0 but then Connor Bedard scored his 18th to bring the Blackhawks within a goal. Then, Colin Blackwell scored his sixth of the year to tie the game and then Connor Bedard’s power play goal gave the ‘Hawks the 3-2 lead. Dylan Guenther then scored his ninth to tie the game on the power play for the ‘Yotes and then a power play goal from Tyler Johnson put Chicago back in the lead. In the third, Colin Blackwell scored his second of the night to put the Blackhawks up two but then Nick Schmaltz scored his 19th of the year to bring Arizona within a goal. Then, Ryan Donato scored his eighth to put Chicago back up two and then Colin Blackwell got the hat trick with an empty netter as the Blackhawks downed the Coyotes 7-4.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKKGc4vCC28&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    New York Islanders v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET

    • In Anaheim, the Islanders made the trip to face the Ducks and in the first New York went up 1-0 with Casey Cizikas’ eighth of the year and then Kyle Palmieri scored his 20th of the year to put the Isles up two. Then, Brock Nelson scored his 29th on the power play to give the Islanders the 3-0. In the second, Anaheim got on the board when Alex Killorn got his 12th of the year. In the third, New York went back up three when Bo Horvat scored his 26th of the year and then Pierre Engvall netted his eighth of the year as the Isles went up four. Then, Cal Clutterbuck scored his fifth of the year as the Islanders stomped the Ducks 6-1.

    Today’s Games

    • STL v. BOS – 7p ET
    • NJ v. NYR – 7p ET
    • WAS v. WIN – 7:30p ET
    • NYI v. LA – 10:30p ET

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