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  • NHL Daily – Close Calls

    NHL Daily – Close Calls

    On Monday, there would be four games, three of which had close calls, plus PWHL signings, as well as other news and notes

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, November 6th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL announced that they have named Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes First Star of the Week.
      • Cam Talbot (LA) and Mason McTavish (ANA) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Hughes Assists His Way to Top Honors

    • In the PWHL, the New York organisation announced the hirings of two assistant head coaches, Colton Orr, and Mike Sommer, as well as the signing of Kayla Vespa to a one year contract.

    • Also in the PWHL, the Ottawa organisation that Becca Gilmore came to terms on a one year contract.

    • In the PWHL Boston organisation, Emily Brown came to terms on a one year contract.
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    Game Recaps

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In Florida, the Panthers and Blue Jackets faced off for the first time this season and in the first period Florida took the 1-0 lead with a goal from Ryan Lomberg. Then, the Panthers took the 2-0 lead with Gustav Forsling’s second goal and then Aleksander Barkov’s third made this a 3-0 Panthers lead. Columbus then gets on the board with Sean Kuraly’s third of the year and then Boone Jenner scored his sixth to bring the Blue Jackets within a goal. In the second, Columbus tied the contest with a power play goal from Kirill Marchenko, his second goal of the year. In the third, Columbus took the lead when Alexandre Texier scored his first but then the Panthers tied the contest when Nick Cousins scored his second of the year. In overtime, Carter Verhaeghe scored the game winner to give the Panthers the 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHqIUQJJROI&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Lightning for the first time this season and in the first Toronto took the 1-0 lead when Matthew Knies scored his third of the season but then Tampa Bay tied the game when Victor Hedman scored his third of the year and then the Lightning took the 2-1 lead with Nikita Kucherov’s eighth of the season. Then Nikita Kucherov gets his second of the night followed by Brayden Point getting his sixth of the year, both goals being on the Tampa Bay power play, to give the Bolts the 4-1 lead. In the second, Auston Matthews scored a pair to bring the Maple Leafs within a goal. In the third, Toronto tied the contest with Calle Jarnkrok’s second of the year and then Mitch Marner scored his fifth to give the Maple Leafs the 5-4 lead but then a late goal from Brandon Hagel tied the contest for Tampa Bay. In overtime, Calle Jarnkrok scored the game winner as the Maple Leafs downed the Lightning 6-5.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cANxb_9fus8&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Boston Bruins v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Bruins for the lone time during the season and in the first Boston got a pair when John Beecher and Mason Lohrei each scored their first career NHL goals. After a scoreless second, Dallas got on the board when Wyatt Johnston scored his fourth but the Boston re-took the two goal lead when Brad Marchand scored a power play goal, his sixth of the year. Then, Dallas brought it within a goal with Joe Pavelski’s fifth of the year but the Bruins held on as they would defeat the Stars 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh7LEwfFo3A&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM-YdCaSVPY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • BUF v. CAR – 7p ET
    • TB v. MON – 7p ET
    • MIN v. NYI – 730p ET
    • DET v. NYR – 730p ET
    • WIN v. STL – 8p ET
    • SEA v. ARI – 9p ET
    • NAS v. CAL – 9p ET
    • PIT v. ANA – 10p ET
    • NJ v. COL – 10p ET
    • PHI v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Where Is It Hottest in Canada? – (Sportsnet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Hughes Assists His Way to Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Hughes Assists His Way to Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 30th through Nov. 5th.

    First Star – Quinn Hughes (D – VAN)

    • Quinn Hughes would lead the League with seven assists and eight points in three games played for the Vancouver Canucks. To start off his week, Hughes would record three assists in a 5-2 victory over Nashville on Oct. 31st, and then on Nov. 2nd he would record a goal and four assists for five points a dominant 10-1 victory over San Jose. Then to close out the week Hughes would be held off the scoresheet in a 2-0 victory over Dallas on Nov. 4th.
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    Second Star – Player (G – VGK)

    • Cam Talbot would go 3-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average, a .963 save percentage, and one shutout in three games played for the Los Angeles Kings. To begin his week Talbot would make 29 saves in a 4-1 victory over Toronto on Oct. 31st. Then on Nov. 2nd he would make 24 saves in a 3-2 victory over Ottawa, and to close out the week Talbot would stop all 24 shots for his first shutout of the season in a 5-0 victory over Philadelphia on Nov. 4th.
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    Third Star – Player (RW – PIT)

    • Mason McTavish would record three goals and two assists for five points in three games played for the Anaheim Ducks. McTavish would open up his week with two goals and an assist in a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Oct. 30th, and on Nov. 1st he would assist in a 4-3 victory over Arizona. Then to close out his week McTavish would score a goal in a 4-2 victory over Vegas on Nov. 5th.
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  • NHL Daily – Two Games, Same Score

    NHL Daily – Two Games, Same Score

    On a night with two games and the same score, there would be a fine and a suspension plus more upsetting news from Chicago.

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 5th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that New York Islanders F Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 for his hi-stick on Carolina Hurricanes D Tony DeAngleo, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The fine goes into the NHL’s Player Emergency Fund.

    • Also from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, Calgary Flames F Andrew Mangiapane was suspended for one game due to his cross-check on Seattle Kraken F Jared McCann Saturday night.  Mangiapane will forfeit $30,208.33 based on his average annual salary.  That money will go into the NHL’s Player Emergency Fund.

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    Game Recaps

    New Jersey Devils v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p ET

    • In the Windy City, the Blackhawks hosted the Devils for the lone time on the season and in the first, Chiacgo took the 1-0 lead with Taylor Hall’s second of the year but New Jersey got a pair when Dawson Mercer and Max Willman scored. After a scoreless second, the Devils took the two goal lead when Curtis Lazar scored his second but Chicago crawled to within a goal when Ryan Donato scored his third of the year. Then, New Jersey closed the door on the game when Michael McLeod scored an empty netter as the Devils defeated the Blackhawks 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwRQlRB-wGg&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Anaheim Ducks – 8p ET

    • In Anaheim, the Ducks hosted the Golden Knights in a divisional matchup and in the first Vegas took the 1-0 lead when Ivan Barbashev scored his fourth of the year. In the second, Jack Eichel’s sixth put the Golden Knights up 2-0. In the third, Anaheim got on the board when Adam Henrique scored a power play goal and then Sam Carrick tied the contest with his second of the year. Then, Anaheim took the lead when Mason McTavish scored his sixth and then Sam Carrick’s empty netter gave the Ducks the 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

    Today’s Games

    • CLB v. FLA – 7p ET
    • TB v. TOR – 7p ET
    • BOS v. DAL – 8p ET
    • EDM v. VAN – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Mark Lazerus:  New Blackhawks Lawsuit – (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Let the Goals Soar

    NHL Daily – Let the Goals Soar

    In an action fueled Saturday, the goals soared in 12 action packed games.

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 4th, 2023

    News

    • During the week, the PWHL announced the signings of 25 Draft picks.  There is a live tracker for all signings on the official PWHL website.

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    Game Recaps

    Nashville Predators v. Edmonton Oilers – 3p ET

    • In Edmonton, the Oilers hosted the Predators and in the first Edmonton got on the board when Darnell Nurse scored a power play goal but then Filip Forsberg tied the game up for Nashville. In the second, Ryan O’Reilly scored a pair to put the Preds up two but then Zach Hyman scored a power play goal to bring the Oilers within a goal. Tommy Novak then went on to score his sixth of the year to put Nashville back up two. In the third, Ryan O’Reilly got the hat trick as the Predators defeated the Oilers 5-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFuEFVP8oeM&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=15&ab_channel=NHL

    Winnipeg Jets v. Arizona Coyotes – 4p ET

    • In Arizona, the Coyotes hosted the Jets and in the first the Coyotes jumped out to the 1-0 lead when J.J. Moser scored his second of the year. In the second, Liam O’Brien scored his second of the year to give Arizona the 2-0 lead but then Winnipeg scored a pair with Liam O’Brien and Brenden Dillon getting the goals. Then, Lawson Crouse scored a power play goal to give the lead back to Arizona, but Nino Niederreiter scored his second of the contest to tie the game 3-3. In the third, Brenden Dillon scored his second of the night and then Nino Neiderreiter completed the hat trick as the Jets flew by the Coyotes for the 5-3 win.

    Boston Bruins v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In an Original Six match-up in the Motor City, the Red Wings hosted the Bruins and in the first Boston got a pair with goals from James van Riemsdyk and Matthew Poitras. Detroit then got on the board when Lucas Raymond scored his fourth of the year, a power play goal. In the second, Jake Walman’s third of the year tied the game for Detroit but Charlie Coyle scored his second to put Boston back up a goal. In the third, the Red Wings got three goals when Dylan Larkin, David Perron, and Andrew Copp scored to put Detroit up two. Then, a goal from David Pastrnak would bring Boston within a goal but Detroit held on as the Red Wings squeaked by the Bruins for the 5-4 win.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ28-02Hgho&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=9&ab_channel=NHL

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa, the Lightning made the visit to the Canadian capital to take on the Senators and in the first Ottawa took the 1-0 lead when Brady Tkachuk scored his seventh of the year but Tampa tied the contest with Victor Hedman’s second of the year. In the second, Brayden Point scored his third to put Tampa up 2-1 and then Micheal Eyssimont’s third gave the Lightning the two goal lead. Brayden Point then went on to score his second of the night to make it a 4-1 Lightning lead. In the third, Claude Giroux’s third cut the Lightning lead to two but then Brayden Point finished off the hat trick to make it a 5-2 Tampa lead. Then, brady Tkachuk’s second of the night made this a 5-3 Tampa lead but Nikita Kucherov’s seventh of the year put the Bolts back up three. However, Drake Batherson scored his second for Ottawa but the Lightning would get the 6-4 win over the Senators.

    Montreal Canadiens v. St. Louis Blues – 7p ET

    • In the Gateway City, the Blues hosted the Canadiens for the lone time this season and in the first St. Louis took the 1-0 lead when Jordan Kyrou scored his second but then Juraj Slafkovsky netted his first of the season. Then, Robert Thomas scored his fourth of the year to put the Blues back up a goal. In the second, Brandon Saad’s third of the year gave St. Louis the two goal lead but Brendan Gallagher’s fourth brought the Habs within a goal. In the third, Alexey Toropchenko’s first gave the Blue the two goal lead once more and then Brayden Schenn’s first of the year gave St. Louis the 5-2 lead. Then, Kasperi Kapanen’s empty net goal put St. Louis up four but Nick Suzuki’s third of the year brought the Habs within three. However, St. Louis held on as they went on to double up the Canadiens for the 6-3 win.

    Buffalo Sabres v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Bruins and in the first Mitch Marner’s fourth gave Toronto the 1-0 lead but then JJ Peterka’s fifth tied the game for Buffalo. In the second, Tage Thompson’s sixth gave Buffalo the 2-1 lead but then Toronto tied the contest with Auston Matthews ninth of the year. Then, the Sabres took the 3-2 lead when Jeff Skinner scored his sixth of the year. In the third, Auston Matthews second of the night tied the contest for Toronto but then Jordan Greenway’s second of the year put Buffalo back up a goal. Then, the Maple Leafs tied it up as Auston Matthews completed the hat trick but Alex Tuch got a pair of goals as the Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 6-4

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • In Washington, the Capitals hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first Tom Wilson and Sonny Milano scored to put Washington up 2-0. In the second, Dmitri Voronkov scored to put Columbus on the board. After a scoreless third, the Capitals held on to get the 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Los Angeles Kings v. Philadelphia Flyers – 730p ET

    • In the City of Brotherly Love, the Flyers hosted the Kings and in the first Los Angeles got a pair of goals when Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar scored. In the second, Arthur Kaliyev and Trevor Moore scored to put Los Angeles up 4-0. In the third, Blake Lizotte’s thrid would close the night as the Kings shutout the Flyers 5-0.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4UCGyMsbDA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 730p ET

    • In Long Island, the Hurricanes visited the Islanders and in the first Noah Dobson scored as the Isles took the 1-0 lead. In the second, New York took the 2-0 lead with Simon Holmstrom’s third of the year and then Mathew Barzal scored his second to put the Islanders up three. Then, Carolina got on the board with Jalen Chatfield’s first of the year. In the third, Dmitry Orlov and Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored to tie the game for Carolina. In overtime, Sebastian Aho scored the gamee winer as the Hurricanes got the 4-3 win over the Islanders.

    Florida Panthers v. Chicago Blackhawks – 8p ET

    • In the Windy City, the Blackhawks hosted the Panthers and in the first Chicago got a trio of goals when Nick Foligno, Nikita Zaitsev, and Taylor Hall each scored. In the second, Connor Bedard got his fifth to put the Blackhawks up 4-0. In the third, Florida got a pair when Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Matthew Tkachuk each scored their second goals of the seoasn but an empty net goal from Philipp Kurashev gave the Blackhawks the 5-2 win over the Panthers.

    New York Rangers v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In Minnesota, the Wild hosted the Rangers for the lone time on the year and in the first New York struck with three when Jimmy Vesey, Artemi Panarin, and Erik Gustafsson scored. In the second, Minnesota got on the board when Ryan Hartman scored his seventh and then Joel Eriksson Ek got the Wild within a goal. In the third, Mats Zuccarello and Marco Rossi each scored to give Minnesota the one goal lead but Chris Kreider’s eighth of the year tied the contest for the Blueshirts. After a scoreless overtime session, the game moved to the shootout where Matt Boldy scored the game winner as the Wild downed the Rangers 5-4.

    Late Games

    • Calgary Flames v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alI6t7oFmtE&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL
    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
    • Dallas Stars v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfd2DsnXaxA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL
    • Colorado Avalanche v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • NJ v. CHI – 7p ET
    • VGK v. ANA – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

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  • NHL Daily – Quiet Friday

    NHL Daily – Quiet Friday

    On a rather quiet Friday night, there were a couple of games, plus additional PWHL signings and other news and notes

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 3rd, 2023

    News

    • The PWHL Boston organisation and Hannah Brandt came to terms on a one year deal

    • The PWHL Toronto organisation and Emma Maltais, a Team Canada gold medalist, came to terms on a three-year contract.  

    • Also in the PWHL, the New York organisation and Élizabeth Giguère came to terms on a one-year contract.

    • In the final PWHL signing of the day, the PWHL Ottawa franchise and two-time Isobel Cup champion Amanda Boulier agreed to terms on a one year contract.

    • The NHL fined Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Greg Cronin was fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct directed to officials that was brought on by a game misconduct from Monday’s contest.  The fine will be going into the NHL Foundation.

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    Game Recaps

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET

    • In Buffalo the Sabres hosted the Flyers for the first time during the season and in the first Philadelphia got three when Scott Laughton, Louie Belpedio, and Travis Konecny scored. In the second, the Flyers took the 4-0 lead with a Garnet Hathaway goal. Then in the third, Henri Jokiharju got Buffalo on the board but Booby Brink scored the game clincher for Philadelphia as the Flyers breezed by the Sabres for the 5-1 victory.

    New Jersey Devils v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis, the Blues hosted the Devils for the lone time this season and after a scoreless first, St. Louis got a pair of goals from Jake Neighbours and Kevin Hayes but then New Jersey got on the board with a Curtis Lazar goal. In the third, St. Lois would get a pair of empty net goals from Kevin Hayes and Robert Thomas as the Blues went on to sing to the 4-1 over the Devils.

    Today’s Games

    • NAS v. EDM – 3p ET
    • WIN v. ARI – 4p ET
    • BOS v. DET – 7p ET
    • TB v. OTT – 7p ET
    • MON v. STL – 7p ET
    • BUF v. TOR – 7p ET
    • CLB v. WAS – 7p ET
    • LA v. PHI – 730p ET
    • CAR v. NYI – 730p ET
    • FLA v. CHI – 8p ET
    • NYR v. MIN – 8p ET
    • CAL v. SEA – 10p ET
    • PIT v. SJ – 10p ET
    • DAL v. VAN – 10p ET
    • COL v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Michael Andlauer Doesn’t Hold Back – (Sportsnet)
    • Canadiens’ decision on Juraj Slafkovský – (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Thursday Madness

    NHL Daily – Thursday Madness

    In Thursday madness, there were 12 games of action plus PWHL signings and other notes around the hockey world.

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

    News

    • In the PWHL, the Boston organisation announced that Sophie Shirley and Emma Buckles came to terms on a one-year contract

    • The Ottawa organisation of the PWHL and Daryl Watts and Kristin Della Rovere came to terms on a one year contract

    • The PWHL Toronto organisation and Rebecca Leslie also came to terms on a one year contract

    • The last signing of the day in the PWHL came when Brooke Hobson and the PWHL New York team agreed to terms on a one year contract

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    Game Recaps

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets and Lightning faced off and in the first Kirill Marchenko’s first of the year gave Columbus the 1-0 lead. In the second Tampa tied the contest with Steven Stamkos fourth of the year and then Tampa took the lead with Conor Sheary’s first of the year. In the third, Columbus tied the game with Boone Jenner’s fifth of the year and then Erik Gudbranson struck with his first to put Columbus up 3-2. Then, an empty netter from Johnny Gaudreau gave the Blue Jackets the 4-2 win over the Lightning.

    Florida Panthers v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit, the Red Wings hosted the Pantherd and after a scoreless first, Steven Lorentz scored his first of the year as Florida took the 1-0 lead. In the second, Anton Lundell’s empty netter, his first goal of the season, gave the Panthers the 2-0 shutout victory over the Red Wings.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFE5KcS72bE&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York City, the Hurricanes visited the Rangers and in the first a power play goal from Chris Kreider would give New York the 1-0 lead but then Seth Jarvis scored a power play goal of his own to tie the game for Carolina. After a scoreless second, Will Cuylle scored the game winner as the Rangers got the 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

    Los Angeles Kings v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET

    • In Ottawa, the Kings made the annual trek to the Canadian capital to take on the Senators and in the first Los Angeles took the 1-0 when Phillip Danault scores a power play goal, his third of the year. In the second, Los Angeles took the 2-0 lead with Carl Grundstrom’s fourth of the year and then Anze Kopitar scored to lift the Kings to the 3-0 lead. Dominik Kubalik then scored a power play goal to put the Senators on the board. In the third, Ottawa’s Josh Norris scored his fourth of the year but the Kings held on to get the 3-2 win over the Senators.

    New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET

    • In the Nation’s Capital, the Capitals hosted the Islanders and in the first New York jumped out to the early 1-0 lead when Ryan Pulock scored his first of the year and then the Isles took the 2-0 with Simon Holmstrom’s second of the year. In the second, Brock Nelson’s fifth gave the New York the 3-0 lead. In the third, Washington seemed to have gotten on the board with a goal from TJ Oshie, but the goal was disallowed after a coach’s challenge for Goaltender Interference. The Islanders then went on to shut out the Capitals for the 3-0 win.

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 730p ET

    • In an Original Six match-up in Boston, the Bruins and Maple Leafs renewed their rivalry and in the first Pavel Zacha’s fourth of the year put Boston up 1-0. In the second, Jake DeBrusk’s first of the year put the B’s up 2-0 but then Toronto got a pair of goals when Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews each got a goal to tie the contest 2-2. After a scoreless third and overtime, the game moved to the shootout where Charlie Coyle scored the winner as the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2.

    New Jersey Devils v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In the State of Hockey, the Devils and Wild face off for the final time this season and in the first New Jersey got a pair of goals when Alexander Holtz and Michael McLeod scored. In the second, Timo Meier scored a power play goal to put New Jersey up 3-0 but then Kirill Kaprizov scored a power play goal of his own to put Minnesota on the baord. Then, in the third Marco Rossi brought the Wild within a goal but Jesper Bratt scored a power play goal to put the Devils back up two. Jake Middleton then scored his second to cut the New Jersey lead to a goal once more but New Jersey’s Dougie Hamilton fourth sealed the win as the Devils defeated the Wild 5-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGyZNM1tuMY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    • Montreal Canadiens v. Arizona Coyotes – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0pMI98RKns&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Nashville Predators v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    • Winnipeg Jets v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    • Vancouver Canucks v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET

    Today’s Games

    • PHI v. BUF – 7p ET
    • NJ v. STL – 8p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Insider Trading: Senators in no rush to hire GM – (TSN)
    • 32 Thoughts: Senators owner Andlauer pushes back after tough penalties – (Sportsnet)
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  • NHL Daily – Chaos in Ottawa

    NHL Daily – Chaos in Ottawa

    It would be chaos in Ottawa as the Senators would get hit with sanctions that would also see a change in their front office.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

    News

    • The NHL would name New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes First Star of the Month for October.
      • Elias Pettersson (VAN) and David Pastrnak (BOS) would round out the rest of the Three Stars of the Month.
    • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Hughes Earns Top Honors for October

    • The NHL announced punishment for the Ottawa Senators.
      • The Ottawa Senators will forfeit a first-round draft pick for their role in the July 2021 trade of Player Evgenii Dadonov from the Senators to the Vegas Golden Knights and the subsequent, invalidated March 2022 Dadonov trade between the Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks.
      • Ottawa will forfeit its first-round draft pick in one of the 2024, 2025 or 2026 Drafts.
        • The determination as to which pick will be forfeited will be made by Ottawa within 24 hours of the conclusion of the Draft Lottery for that year.

      • As a result of this punishment handed down by the League, the Senators would announce that Pierre Dorion would resign as General Manager.
      • The Senators would also announce that they have named Steve Staios as Interim General Manager.

    • The Washington Capitals announced that Nicklas Backstrom would be stepping away from the team for health reasons.
      • Backstrom is stepping away due to the hip surgery he had last year, and will be evaluating all of his options.
      • Backstrom has one year left on his contract with an AAV of $9.2 million after this season.

    PWHL News

    • In the PWHL we would have more signings announced.
      • Ottawa would sign forward Hayley Scamurra to a two year deal

      • Ottawa would also announce that they have signed defender Ashton Bell to a three year deal.

      • Minnesota announced that they have signed forward Grace Zumwinkle to a three year deal.

      • Boston would announce the signing of forward Theresa Schafzahl to a two year deal.

      • New York would announce the signing of forward Jade Downie-Landry to a one year deal.

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    Game Recaps

    Buffalo Sabres v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the Buffalo Sabres as they play in tribute to the victims of the Lewiston, Maine victims, and in the first period Joel Farabee would strike 55seconds into the game to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. However, Casey Mittelstadt would score to tie the game at one for the Sabres, and Brandon Biro would score his first career NHL goal for the Sabres to take the 2-1 lead. But before the period would end Cam Atkinson would score to tie the game at two for the Flyers. Then after a scoreless second period Owen Power would score early into the third period, and then Tage Thompson would strike for his fifth of the season and Biro would net his second of the game to give the Sabres the 5-2 victory over the Flyers.
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    Dallas Stars v. Calgary Flames – 830p ET

    • In Calgary the Flames would play host to the Dallas Stars, and in the first period Connor Zary would score his first career NHL goal on his first shift in his first career NHL game to give the Flames the 1-0 lead, but in the final minute of the period Jamie Benn would score shorthanded to tie the game at one for the Stars. In the second period Andrew Mangiapane would strike early to give the Flames the 2-1 lead, but Jason Robertson would score to tie the game at two and Evgenii Dadonov and Mason Marchment would score to give the Stars the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period MacKenzie Weegar would score on the powerplay fort he Flames, but the Stars would hold on for the 4-3 victory over Calgary.

    Late Games

    • St. Louis Blues v. Colorado Avalanche – 930p ET
    • Arizona Coyotes v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET

    Today’s Games

    • TB v. CLB – 7p ET
    • FLA v. DET – 7p ET
    • CAR v. NYR – 7p ET
    • LA v. OTT – 7p ET
    • NYI v. WAS – 7p ET
    • TOR v. BOS – 730p ET
    • NJ v. MIN – 8p ET
    • DAL v. EDM – 9p ET
    • MON v. ARI – 10p ET
    • NAS v. SEA – 10p ET
    • WIN v. VGK – 10p ET
    • VAN v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Hockey Fights Cancer initiative ‘remains essential’ 25 years later (NHL)
    • Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom stepping away from team to focus on his health (The Athletic – $)
    • Senators to forfeit first-round pick for role in 2022 nullified Evgenii Dadonov trade: Why now? (The Athletic – $)
    • Ovechkin & Capitals Emotional & ‘In Shock’ After Backstrom’s Departure, Team Rallying Behind 19 (The Hockey News)
    • Sandin Opens Up About Backstrom’s Influence On Him, Emotional As He & Other Swedes Feel Void With No. 19 Stepping Away (The Hockey News)
    • Backstrom taking time away from hockey, Capitals with ‘ongoing injury situation’ (NHL)
    • NHL, NHLPA discussing safety after Adam Johnson’s death in England (ESPN)
    • What Went Into Backstrom’s Decision To Step Away From Hockey, Next Steps For Capitals Star (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Hughes Earns Top Honors for October

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Hughes Earns Top Honors for October

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of October 2023.

    First Star – Jack Hughes (C – NJ)

    • Jack Hughes earned top honors for October as the NHL would announce him the First Star of the Month for October. Hughes would lead the League in assists with 13 and points with 18 in eight games played for the New Jersey Devils. Hughes would also record five goals for the Devils as they went 5-2-1 for the month of October. Hughes would also be tied for the League lead in powerplay assists (7) and powerplay points (10).
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    Second Star – Elias Pettersson (C – VAN)

    • Elias Pettersson would rank second in the NHL as he would record five goals and 11 assists for 16 points in nine games for the Vancouver Canucks. Pettersson would help guide the Canucks to a 6-2-1 October, their best start to a season in nine games since 2005-06. Pettersson would close out the month strong as he would record a hat trick over Nashville on Oct. 31st.
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    Third Star – David Pastrnak (RW – BOS)

    • David Pastrnak would record eight goals and six assists for 14 points in nine games played for the Boston Bruins. The Bruins would go 8-0-1 for the month of October, and Pastrnak would record points in seven of his nine games played. Pastrnak would also record a pair of penalty shot goals when he would score on Oct. 14th against Nashville and again on Oct. 28th against Detroit.
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  • NHL Rookie of the Month – Dostal’s Strong Start Earns Top Honors

    NHL Rookie of the Month – Dostal’s Strong Start Earns Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of October 2023.

    Lukas Dostal (G – ANA)

    • Lukas Dostal’s strong start earns top honors as Rookie of the Month for the month of October in the National Hockey League. Dostal would go 4-1-0 in five games played for the Anaheim Ducks which would also see him record a 2.79 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. Dostal would also factor in all but one of the Ducks victories for the month of October.
      • Dostal would edge out fellow goalie Joseph Woll (TOR), and forwards Ridly Greig (OTT), Connor Bedard (CHI), and Bobby Brink (PHI) for the honor.
      • Dostal would be the first Duck since Trevor Zegras in December 2021 to earn Rookie of the Month honors, and the first Ducks goalie since John Gibson in December 2015 to earn the honor.
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  • NHL Daily – A PWHL Signing Frenzy

    NHL Daily – A PWHL Signing Frenzy

    It would be a PWHL signing frenzy that would see all six teams active in signing players. Plus there would be two games in the NHL.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
      • McAvoy would be suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Monday night.
      • McAvoy will forfeit $197,916.68 per the terms of the CBA and based on his average annual salary.

    • Forward Paul Stastny retired.
      • As learned on Insider Training on TSN, Pierre Lebrun announced that Stastny retired back in September, and did so quietly.
      • Stastny played in 1,145 games, and played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, and Carolina Hurricanes over a 17 year career.

    PWHL News

    • In the PWHL we would have some more signings to announce.
      • In New York defender Ella Shelton would sign a three year deal.

      • In Toronto forward Maggie Connors would sign a two year deal.

      • In Montreal forward Kristen O’Neill would sign a three year deal.

      • Boston would sign forward Alina Müller to a three year deal.

      • Boston would also sign goaltender Emma Söderberg to a two year deal.

      • Boston would sign another forward as Jamie Lee Rattray would sign a three year deal.

      • Ottawa would sign forward Gabbie Hughes to a three year deal.

      • Ottawa would also sign defender Zoe Boyd to a one year deal.

      • Minnesota would sign goaltender Nicole Hensley to a three year deal.

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    Game Recaps

    Los Angeles Kings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 8p ET

    • In Toronto the Los Angeles Kings would come to town rocking their 90’s inspired alternates as they would take on the Maple Leafs, and in the first period Andreas Englund would open up the scoring for the Kings with his first career NHL goal. Then Phillip Danault would score to grow the Kings lead to two. In the second period Arthur Kaliyev would strike on the powerplay to grow the Kings lead to three. Then in the third period John Tavares would finally get the Leafs on the board with a powerplay goal, but Adrian Kempe would score late into the period to give the Kings the 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.

    Late Games

    • Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
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    Today’s Games

    • BUF v. PHI – 7p ET
    • DAL v. CAL – 830p ET
    • STL v. COL – 930p ET
    • ARI v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Flames pause all contract talks as slide threatens season (SportsNet)
    • Penguins exploring neck protection options for players after Adam Johnson’s death (The Athletic – $)
    • The Pittsburgh Penguins are heavily encouraging their players to wear neck guards, while their farm teams will be required. (The Hockey News)
    • Insider Trading: NHL strongly recommending uses of neck guards (TSN)
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