In Friday night action both the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils would have third period explosions to gain victories.
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Chicago Blackhawks v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Jason Dickinson would score to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. In the second period Alexander Holtz would strike to tie the game at one for the Devils, but Boris Katchouk would score to retake the lead for the Blackhawks. Then in the third period Simon Nemec, Michael McLeod, and Tyler Toffoli would score to give the Devils the 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
The Washington Capitals would welcome home Dmitry Orlov as they would host the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome would score to give the Caps the 2-0 lead. In the second period Brent Burns would score to get the Canes on the board and back within one. Then in the third period the Canes would get goals from Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov, Burns, Orlov, and Vasily Ponomarev to give the Canes the 6-2 victory over the Capitals.
The NHL announced the first 32 participants for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto. The additional 12 will be named through the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote, which is now live through the NHL website and app.
The @NHL today announced 32 players named to the 2024 #NHLAllStar Weekend (Feb. 1-3 in Toronto), as well as the launch of the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote presented by MassMutual (for fans to select the 12 additional All-Stars).
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Pittsburgh Penguins v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
In Boston, the Bruins welcomed the Penguins and in the first Boston took the 1-0 lead with Brad Marchand scoring his 14th of the year but then Pittsburgh tied the contest when Drew O’Connor scored his fifth of the year. Then a Ryan Graves goal gave Pittsburgh the 2-1 lead but then David Pastrnak’s 23rd tied it up for the B’s. Then, the Pens took the 3-2 lead with Jake Guentzel’s 18th of the year and then Lars Eller scored his seventh of the year to put Pittsburgh up 4-2. In the second, Jeff Carter scored his fifth to put the Penguins up three but then Boston got a pair from Morgan Geekie and Jake DeBrusk to make it a one score game. In the third, Brad Marchand scored his second of the night on a power play to tie the game but then Sidney Crosby scored the game winner on the power play to give the Penguins the 6-5 win over the Bruins.
In Montreal, the Canadiens welcomed the Sabres and after a scoreless first, Casey Mittelstadt scored his 11th of the year on the power play to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead and then Jeff Skinner scored his 16th of the year, also on the power play, to put Buffalo up 2-0. Then, Joel Armia scored a shorthanded goal, his fifth of the year, to put Montreal on the board. In the third, Jack Quinn scored his fourth of the year to put the Sabres back up two and then Tage Thompson notched his 11th of year to make it a 4-1 Buffalo lead. Then, Rasmus Dahlin but Buffalo up four with his 11th of the year and then Tage Thompson scored his second of the year to give the Sabres the 6-1 win over the Canadiens.
In New York City, the Rangers hosted the Blackhawks in an Original Six match up and in the first, Artemi Panarin scored his 24th of the year to put New York up 1-0. In the second, Chris Kreider scored a power play goal, his 20th goal of the season, to put the Blueshirts up 2-0 but then Colin Blackwell scored his first of the year to put Chicago on the board. In the third, Jacob Trouba scored his third to put New York up two and then Jimmy Vesey scored the game winner to give the Rangers the 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
In the City of Brotherly Love, the Flyers welcomed the Blue Jackets and in the first Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Travis Konecny scored his 19th of the year. After a scoreless second, Travis Konecny scored his second of the night to put the Flyers up two but then Columbus got a pair when Damon Severson and Jake Bean scored. After the scoreless overtime, Johnny Gaudreau scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Blue Jackets the 3-2 victory over the Flyers.
In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Avalanche. In the first, Dallas took the 1-0 when Evgenii Dadonov scored his ninth of the year but then Nathan MacKinnon scored his 21st of the year to tie the game. In the second, Tyler Seguin scored his 12th of the year to put Dallas up 2-1 and then Joe Pavelski scored a power play goal, his 15th goal of the year, to put the Stars up two. Then, Jonathan Drouin scored his seventh of the year on a power play to bring the Avs within a goal. In the third, Tyler Seguin scored his second of the game to give Dallas the two goal lead but then Colorado got a pair when Jonathan Drouin scored his second of the night and then Mikko Rantanen scored his 20th to tie the game for Colorado. In overtime, Nathan MacKinnon scored the game winner to give the Avalanche the 5-4 win over the Stars.
In Minnesota, the Wild hosted the Lightning and after a scoreless first, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of goals in the second to give Tampa Bay the 2-0 lead. In the third, Victor Hedman scored his sixth of the year on the power play to put the Bolts up 3-0 but then Zach Bogosian’s first of the year put Minnesota on the board. However, Brandon Hagel went on to score the empty netter to give the Lightning the 4-1 win over the Wild.
In Nashville, the Predators welcomed the Flames back to Music City USA and in the first Calgary took the 1-0 lead when Connor Zary scored his eighth of the year and then Blake Coleman made it a 2-0 Flames lead. Then, Filip Forsberg scored his 19th of the year to put Nashville on the board but then Nazem Kadri’s 11th of the year gave the Flames the two goal lead back. Colton Sissons then brought the Preds within a goal once more with his 12th of the year but then Rasmus Andersson’s sixth of the year made it a 4-2 Calgary lead. In the second, Noah Hanifin’s sixth of the year gave the Flames the three goal lead. In the third, Michael McCarron’s sixth of the year brought Nashville within two but Yegor Sharangovich’s 12th of the year gave the Flames the 6-3 win over the Predators.
In St. Louis, the Blues welcomed the Canucks and in the first Vancouver took the 1-0 lead when Conor Garland scored his fourth of the year. In the second, St. Louis tied the contest when Colton Parayko score his seventh of the year. In the third, Robert Thomas scored his 16th of the year to give the Blues the 2-1 victory over the Canucks.
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New Jersey Devils v. Washington Capitals – 730p ET
In DC the Washington Capitals would play host to the New Jersey Devils for the second game of their back to back, and in the first period Nico Hischier would net a pair of goals to give the Devils the 2-0 lead, but Connor McMichael would score to get the Caps back within one. In the second period Dawson Mercer would score for the Devils to retake the two goal lead, but goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson would tie the game to three for the Caps. However, before the end of the period Michael McLeod would score for the Devils to retake the lead. Then in the third period Mercer and McLeod would both net their second goals of the game to give the Devils the 6-3 victory over the Capitals.
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Boston Bruins v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
In Columbus a busy night of hockey would begin as the Blue Jackets would play host to the Boston Bruins, and after a scoreless first period Kevin Shattenkirk would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead, but Kent Johnson would score to tie the game at one for the Jackets. However, James van Riemsdyk would score to give the B’s the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Danton Heinen and Trent Frederic would score to give the Bruins the 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.
At Madison Square Garden the Carolina Hurricanes would come to town to visit the New York Rangers, and in the first period Jack Drury and Andrei Svechnikov would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second period Chris Kreider would strike for the Rangers to get back within one, but Jordan Martinook would score to retake the two goal lead for the Canes. Then in the the third period Jalen Chatfield and Michael Bunting would score and Svechnikov would net his second of the game to give the Hurricanes the 6-1 victory over the Rangers.
Washington Capitals v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 730p ET
In Pittsburgh for the first time this season the Penguins would faceoff with the Washington Capitals, in the first period Tom Wilson would strike 55 seconds in to give the Caps the 1-0 lead. Then later in the period Beck Malenstyn, Martin Fehervary, and Alex Ovechkin would score to give the Caps the four goal lead, but Rickard Rakell would strike for the Pens to get on the board. In the second period Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel would score to get the Pens back within one. Then in the third period the Caps would withstand the Pens push, but the Capitals would hold on to defeat the Penguins 4-3.
In Dallas the Stars would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Jamie Benn would score to get the Stars on the board first, but goals from Nick Suzuki and Kaiden Guhle would give the Habs the 2-1 lead. In the second period Jordan Harris would score to give the Habs the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson would score for the Stars, but Cole Caufield would score to give the Canadiens the 4-3 victory over the Stars.
In Minnesota the Wild would go to battle with the Calgary Flames, and in the first period Andrew Mangiapane and Jonathan Huberdeau would score to give the Flames the 2-0 lead. In the second period Pat Maroon would score to get the Wild back within one. Then in the third period Blake Coleman would score to give the Flames the 3-1 victory over the Wild.
In Nashville the Chicago Blackhawks would come to town to take on the Predators, and in the first period Gustav Nyquist would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Evangelista would score to give the Predators the 3-0 shutout victory over the Blackhawks. Juuse Saros would stop all 21 shots faced to earn the shutout.
In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Steven Stamkos would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. In the second period Neal Pionk and Alex Iafallo would score to give the Jets the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Nikita Kucherov would score for the Bolts, but goals from Nikolaj Ehlers and Morgan Barron would give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Lightning.
Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of December 2023.
First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)
Nathan MacKinnon would record 11 goals and lead the League with 18 assists and 29 points in 15 games played for the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon’s 29 points would set an Avalanche/Nordiques franchise record for most points in a calendar month that was previously set in February of 1981 by Peter Stastny. Mackinnon recorded at least a point in 14 of his 15 games, and would record the first ever 4 goal game in Avalanche team history.
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Second Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)
Auston Matthews would lead the NHL with 15 goals, and would record six assists for 21 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews would score in nine of his 12 games played, and would include a point streak of seven games. Matthews would record five multi-goal games.
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Third Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G – WIN)
Connor Hellebuyck would go 7-0-2 with a 1.88 goals against average, and a.934 save percentage for the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck would tie for first in wins, but would come in second to Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for goals against average and save percentage.
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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of December 2023.
Connor Bedard (C – CHI)
Connor Bedard his second consecutive Rookie of the Month honor after recording five goals and ten assists for 15 points in 15 games for the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard would lead all rookies in powerplay assists (5), powerplay points (5), and shots on goal (50).
Bedard would edge out forwards Adam Fantilli (CLB) and Marco Rossi (MIN), and goaltenders Pytor Kochetkov (CAR), Samuel Ersson (PHI), and Devon Levi (BUF) for the honor.
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Vegas Golden Knights v. Seattle Kraken – 3p ET – 2024 NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park
In the lone game of the day in the NHL, we would go outdoors as the Seattle Kraken would play host to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park for the Winter Classic, and in the first period Eeli Tolvanen would score to give the Kraken the 1-0 lead. In the second period Will Borgen would net his first of the season to grow the Kraken’s lead to two. Then in the third period Yanni Gourde would get a lucky break to give the Kraken the 3-0 victory over the Golden Knights. Joey Daccord would record 35 saves for the first shutout in Winter Classic history.
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of December 25th through 31st.
First Star – Sebastian Aho (C – CAR)
Sebastian Aho would lead the NHL with nine assists and 11points (2 goals) in three games played for the Carolina Hurricanes. To open up his week Aho would record a goal and three assists in 5-2 victory over Nashville on Dec. 27th, and then on Dec. 28th he would record four assists in a 5-4 victory over Montreal to become the first player in franchise history to record four points in back to back games and first in the NHL since 1999 to accomplish the feat. Aho would also become the fourth player in Hurricanes/Whalers history to reach 500 points. Then to close out the week Aho would record a goal and two assists in a 3-2 victory over Toronto on Dec. 30th.
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Second Star – Artemi Panarin (LW – NYR)
Artemi Panarin would record five goals and one assist for six points in three games played for the New York Rangers. Panarin would open his week with a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Washington on Dec. 27th, and on Dec. 29th he would record a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida. Then to close out the week Panarin would record a hat trick to give the Rangers the 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Dec. 30th.
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Third Star – Luke Hughes (D – NJ)
Luke Hughes would record three goals and two assists for five points in three games played for the New Jersey Devils. To start of his week Hughes would record a goal in a 4-3 overtime victory over Columbus on Dec. 27th, and then on Dec. 29th he would record a goal and two assists in a 6-2 victory over Ottawa. Then to close out his week Hughes would record a goal in a 5-2 loss to Boston on Dec. 30th.
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On New Year’s Eve, there were nine games that took place as we all ring in a happy new year, plus news out of Ottawa
NHL News and Notes from Sunday, December 31st, 2023
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The Ottawa Senators announced a slew of Front Office moves.
Steve Staios was named General Manager and President of Hockey Operations.
Dave Poulin was named Senior Vice President, Hockey Operations.
Ryan Bowness would be named Associate General Manager.
News Release: Steve Staios has been appointed #Sens General Manager and President of Hockey Operations; Dave Poulin joins the team as Senior Vice-President, Hockey Operations; Ryan Bowness has been appointed the team’s Associate General Manager: https://t.co/ewBbHUNTf3pic.twitter.com/Xaksy0RnBO
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Winnipeg Jets v. Minnesota Wild – 2p ET
In Minnesota, the Wild welcomed the Jets back to the State of Hockey and in the first Minnesota took the 1-0 lead with a goal from Marcus Foligno. In the second, Winnipeg tied the game when Adam Lowry scored his seventh of the year. In the third, Minnesota re-took the lead wiht a power play goal from Frederick Gaudreau but then Vladislav Namestnikov scored a power play goal of his own to even the score. Then, Dominic Toninato scored his first of the year to lift the Jets past the Wild for the 3-2 win.
In an Original Six match-up in the Motor City, the Red Wings welcomed the Bruins back to Detroit. In the first, Trent Frederic scored his eighth of the year to put Boston up 1-0. In the second, Trent Frederic scored his second of the night to put Boston up 2-0 but then Detroit responded with a pair of goals from Jake Walman, scoring his ninth, and Ben Chiarot, scoring his third. In the third, Charlie Coyle scored his 13th to put Boston back up a goal and then Jake DeBrusk scored an empty net goal to give the Bruins the 4-2 lead. Then, a power play goal J.T. Compher brought Detroit within a goal but Pavel Zacha scored an empty net goal of his own as the Bruins downed the Red Wings 5-3.
In Ottawa, the Senators welcomed the Sabres back to the Canadian capital city and in the first, Ottawa took the 1-0 lead when Jakob Chychrun scored his seventh and then Zack MacEwen netted his first of the year to put the Sens up 2-0. Then, Tage Thompson got his 10th of the year to put the Sabres on the board. In the second, Dominik Kubalik notched his eighth of the year to put Ottawa back up a pair and then Mark Kastelic scored his first of the year to give Ottawa the 4-1 lead. In the third, Artem Zub scored an empty net goal as the Senators got the 5-1 win over the Sabres.
In the Steel City, the Penguins hosted the Islanders and in the first Pittsburgh took the 1-0 lead when Lars Eller scored his fifth of the year. In the second, a Noel Acciari goal gave the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the third, New York gor on the board when Samuel Bolduc scored his first of the year but then an empty net goal from Lars Eller, scoring his second of the contest, gave the Penguins the 3-1 victory over the Islanders.
In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Canadiens for the first time this season and after a scoreless first, Montreal took the 1-0 lead when Cole Caufield scored his 10th of the year and then Jonathan Kovacevic scored his fifth of the year to give the Habs the 2-0 lead. Then, Brayden Point scored his 17th of the year to put the Bolts on the board and then Auston Watson scored his second of the year to even the score 2-2. In the third, Calvin de Haan’s first of the year gave Tampa the lead and then Nikta Kucherov scored his 26th on the year to put the Bolts up two. Then, Nick Suzuki scored his 11th of the year but it was not enough for Montreal as the Lightning skated by the Canadiens for the 4-3 victory.
In Anaheim, the Ducks hosted the Oilers for the first time on the season and in the first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead when Ryan McLeod scored his seventh of the year but then Anaheim tied it up when Max Jones scored his fourth of the year. Then, Evander Kane scored his 14th of the year to put Edmonton back in the lead. In the second, Leon Draisaitl notched his 17th of the year to give the Oilers the two goal lead and then Warren Foegele scored a pair as Edmonton took the 5-1 lead. In the third, Frank Vatrano netted his 17th of the year to bring the Ducks within three but Zach Hyman scored his 21st of the year to put Edmonton back up four. Brett Kulak the scored his second of the year as the Oilers flew by the Ducks for the 7-2 win.
In the Saddledome, the Flames welcomed the Flyers back to Calgary and in the first, Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Rasmus Ristolainen scored his first of the year. In the second, Calgary got on the board when Mikael Backlund scored his eighth of the year. In the third, Dennis Gilbert scored his first of the season to put Calgary in the lead and then Nazem Kadri’s 10th of the year put the Flames up two. Then, Bobby Brink scored his seventh of the year to bring Philadelphia within a goal but Blake Coleman’s 13th of the year gave Calgary the two lead once more. Then, Philadelphia’s Egor Zamula scored his third of the year but the Flames held on to get the 4-3 win over the Flyers.
In Colorado, the Avalanche welcomed the Sharks back to the Mile High City and in the first, the Avs took the 1-0 lead when Mikko Rantanen scored his 19th goal of the year on the power play. In the second, Tomas Hertl responded with a power play goal of his own to get the Sharks on the board. In the third, Valeri Nichushkin scored his 17th of the year to put Colorado back in the lead and then Josh Manson scored the game winner as the Avalanche got the 3-1 win over the Sharks.
In the Lone Star State, the Stars welcomed the Blackhawks back to Dallas and in the first, Craig Smith scored his fourth of the year to put the Stars on the board and then Ryan Suter scored his first of the year to put Dallas up 2-0. Then, Tyler Seguin scored his 11th of the year to put the Stars up 3-0. In the second, Sam Steel scored his third of the year to put the Stars up 4-0 and then a power play goal from Mason Marchment put Dallas up 5-0. In the third, Philipp Kurashev scored his seventh on the year to put Chicago on the board but then Roope Hintz responded with his 15th of the year. Mason Marchment then scored a pair to complete a hat trick and give the Stars the 8-1 bruising win over the Blackhawks.
Ethan Bear Reflects On Memorable Season Debut, Capitals & Coaching Staff Impressed With Play: ‘Kind Of Surprised Myself A Little Bit’ (The Hockey News)
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As continue getting close to the New Year we would be treated to a nine game docket in the National Hockey League.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 30th, 2023
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The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from Hershey of the AHL.
The Capitals also sent forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to Hershey.
NEWS | The Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears and have loaned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to Hershey. https://t.co/MXB8owBnHW
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Minnesota Wild v. Winnipeg Jets – 2p ET
In Winnipeg for an afternoon matinee the Jets would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Alex Iafallo and Nino Niederreiter would score to give the Jets the 2-0 lead. In the second period Neiderreiter would net his second of the game to give the Jets the three goal lead, but Ryan Hartman would score to get the Wild on the board. Then in the third period Matt Boldy would score to get the Wild back within one, but Axel Jonsson-Fjallby would score to give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Wild.
In Buffalo the Sabres would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Damon Severson would score to give the Jackets the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jack Quinn would score 40 seconds into the period to tie the game at one for the Sabres, but Adam Fantilli would score to retake the lead for the Jackets. Then in the third period Casey Mittelstadt would score to tie the game at two for the Sabres to force overtime. In the extra frame Jeff Skinner would score to give the Sabres the 3-2 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets.
In Boston the New Jersey Devils would come to visit the Bruins, and in the first period Nico Hischier would score to give the Devils the 1-0 lead. In the second period Luke Hughes would score to grow the Devils lead to two, but a pair of goals from David Pastrnak and goals from Jake DeBrusk and Kevin Shattenkirk would score to give the B’s the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Shattenkirk would score his second of the game to give the Bruins the 5-2 victory over the Devils.
In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and after a scoreless first period both teams would trade goals as Eetu Luostarinen would strike for the Panthers while Cole Caufield would strike for the Habs for the 1-1 tie. Then in the third period Luostarinen would net his second of the game while Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe would score to give the Panthers the 401 victory over the Canadiens.
In Pittsburgh the Penguins would battle the St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Drew O’Connor would score to give the Pens the 1-0 lead. In the second period Robert Thomas would score for the Blues to tie the game at one, but Evgeni Malkin would score to retake the lead for the Pens. Then in the third period former Penguin Kasperi Kapanen would score for the Blues, but goals from Jeff Carter and Sidney Crosby would give the Penguins the 4-2 victory over the Blues.
The New York Rangers would travel south and faceoff with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck would score to give the Rangers the 2-0 lead. In the second period Nikita Kucherov would score to get the Bolts back within one, but Chris Kreider would score to regain the two goal lead for the Rangers. Then in the third period Panarin would net a pair of goals to complete the hat trick to give the Rangers the 5-1 victory over the Lightning.
Carolina Hurricanes v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada the Maple Leafs would play host to the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period former Leaf Michael Bunting would score to give the Canes the 1-0 lead. In the second period Seth Jarvis would score to grow the Canes lead to two. Then in the third period Timothy Liljegren and Nick Robertson would score for the Leafs, but an empty netter from Sebastian Aho would give the Hurricanes the 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
In DC the Washington Capitals would battle the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Luke Evangelista and Roman Josi would score for the Preds to take the 2-0 lead, but Beck Malenstyn would score fort he Caps to get back within one. In the second period Alex Ovechkin would net career NHL goal 829 to tie the game at two for the Caps. Then in the third period Ovechkin would be denied his second goal of the game off of a questionable goaltender interference call as this game would go to overtime tied at two. After a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey Ryan O’Reilly would net the shootout winner to give the Predators the 3-2 victory over the Capitals.
