We would have some Black Friday craziness as we would be treated to 15 action packed games in the National Hockey League.
NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 24th, 2023
News
- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard announced that he has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Here's more information on Sam Girard's decision to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 24, 2023
Wishing him the best. https://t.co/FWPQecLGoH
Game Recaps
Detroit Red Wings v. Boston Bruins – 1p ET
- In Boston the NHL would kick off it’s Black Friday action with an Original Six matchup as the Bruins would play host to the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period JT Compher and Alex DeBrincat would score to give the Wings the 2-0 lead. In the second period Jake DeBrusk would score to get the B’s on the board and back within one, but Robby Fabbri would score to give the Wings their two goal lead back. Then in the third period Danton Heinen would score for the B’s, but it would not be enough as Dylan Larkin and David Perron would score to give the Red Wings the 5-2 victory over the Bruins.
New York Rangers v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the New York Rangers, and in the first period Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider would both score in the opening two minutes of the game to give the Rangers the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Sean Couturier would score for the Flyers, but Zibanejad’s second of the game would give the Rangers the 3-1 victory over the Flyers.
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Chicago Blackhawks – 2p ET
- In Chicago we would be treated to another Original Six matchup as the Blackhawks would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Nick Robertson would score to get the Leafs on the board first, but Jason Dickinson would score to tie the game at one for the Blackhawks. In the second period Calle Jarnkrok and Ryan Reaves would score for the Leafs to take the 3-1 lead, but Dickinson would net his second of the game to get the Blackhawks back within one. Then in the third period Dickinson would complete the hat trick after 15 seconds into the period to send the game to overtime tied at three. In the extra frame Kevin Korchinski would score to give the Blackhawks the 4-3 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. New Jersey Devils – 3p ET
- In New Jersey the Devils would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and all of the scoring would take place in the first period as Boone Jenner would open up the scoring for the Jackets. Then Alexander Holtz would strike to tie the game for the Devils, but Eric Robinson would score late in the period to give the Blue Jackets the eventual 2-1 victory over the Devils.
Nashville Predators v. St. Louis Blues – 3p ET
- In St. Louis it would be a high scoring affair when the Blues hosted the Nashville Predators. In the first period Filip Forsbarg, Yakov Trenin, and Luke Evangelista would score to give the Preds the 3-0 lead, but Pavel Buchnevich would score to get the Blues on the board and back within two. In the second period Robert Thomas would score for the Blues, but Evangelista and Forsberg would both net their second goals of the game and Spencer Stastney and Ryan O’Reilly would score to give the Blues the commanding 7-2 lead. Then in the third period Jake Neighbours would score for the Blues, but Kiefer Sherwood would score to give the Predators the 8-3 victory over the Blues.
Edmonton Oilers v. Washington Capitals – 3p ET
- In Washington the Capitals would take on the Edmonton Oilers in a Black Friday afternoon matchup, and in the first period Evander Kane would strike, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would bat the puck out of midair to give the Oilers the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Evan Bouchard would blast a bomb from the point and Leon Draisaitl would net a pair of goals to give the Oilers three straight powerplay goals to down the Capitals 5-0.
Los Angeles Kings v. Anaheim Ducks – 330p ET
- It would be a Battle of LA as the Los Angeles Kings would make the 15 minute ride over to Anaheim to take on the Ducks, and in the first period Kevin Fiala and Arthur Kaliyev would score to give the Kings the 2-0 lead. In the second period Quinton Byfield would score and Fiala would net his second of the game to give the Kings the four goal lead, but Radko Gudas would score to get the Ducks on the board. Then in the third period Alex Killorn would score his first as a Duck, but Anze Kopitar would score to give the Kings the 5-2 victory over the Ducks.
Montreal Canadiens v. San Jose Sharks – 330p ET
- In San Jose the Sharks would take on the Montreal Canadiens, and after a scoreless first period Mike Hoffman and William Eklund would strike first for the Sharks, but Johnathan Kovacevic would score for the Habs to get them back within one. In the third period Cole Caufield would score to tie the game at two for the Habs to send the game to overtime. Then after a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Jesse Ylonen with the shootout winner to give the Canadiens the 3-2 victory over the Sharks.
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Buffalo Sabres – 6p ET
- In Buffalo the Sabres would play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and in the first period Sidney Crosby would score to give the Pens the 1-0 lead. In the second period Lars Eller would score to grow the Pens lead to two. Then in the third period Jeff Skinner, Kyle Okposo, and Alex Tuch would score to give the Sabres the 3-2 comeback victory over the Penguins.
New York Islanders v. Ottawa Senators – 730p ET
- In Ottawa the New York Islanders would come to town to face the Senators, and in the first period Drake Batherson would strike first for the Sens, but Kyle Palmieri would score to tie the game at one for the Isles. In the second period Oliver Wahlstrom, Mathew Barzal, and Anders Lee would score to give the Isles the 4-1 lead, but goals from Tim Stuetzle and Batherson would get the Sens back within one. Then in the third period Simon Holmstrom would score to give the Islanders the 5-3 victory over the Senators.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Carolina Hurricanes – 8p ET
- In Carolina the Hurricanes would reignite their rivalry with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Stefan Noesen would score to give the Canes the 1-0 lead. In the second period Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Brayden Point would score to give the Bolts the 3-1 lead, but Michael Bunting would score to get the Canes back within one. Then in the third period Brandon Hagel and Luke Glendening would score, plus Kucherov would net his second of the game and Point would net two more to complete the hat trick to give the Lightning the 8-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Winnipeg Jets v. Florida Panthers – 8p ET
- In Florida the Panthers would faceoff with the Winnipeg Jets, and in the first period Nino Niederreiter would score to give the Jets the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry would score to give the Jets the 3-0 over the Panthers.
Late Games
- Calgary Flames v. Dallas Stars v. 830p ET
- Colorado Avalanche v. Minnesota Wild – 830p ET
- Vancouver Canucks v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- BOS v. NYR – 1p ET
- MON v. LA – 4p ET
- BUF v. NJ – 7p ET
- TOR v. PIT – 7p ET
- PHI v. NYI – 730p ET
- CAL v. COL – 10p ET
- VAN v. SJ – 10p ET
- ARI v. VGK – 10p ET
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