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  • PWHL Recap – 3/7

    PWHL Recap – 3/7

    PWHL News and Notes from Thursday, March 7th, 2024

    News

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. TOR – 7p ET

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  • NHL Daily – Deadline Eve

    NHL Daily – Deadline Eve

    On the eve of the Trade Deadline, there would be more trades as well as a 12 game slate of action

    NHL News and Notes Thursday, March 7th, 2024

    News

    • The Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, and Philadelphia Flyers would do a three team trade.
      • The Golden Knights would acquire defenseman Noah Hanafin.
      • The Flames would acquire defenseman Daniil Miromanov, a Conditional 2025 1st Rd Pick, and a conditional 2025 3rd Rd Pick.
      • The Flyers would acquire Vegas’ 2024 5th Rd Pick.
        • Calgary retained 50% of Hanafin’s salary when trading him to Philadelphia.
        • Philadelphia would also retain 50% of Hanafin’s remaining salary when trading him to Vegas.

    • The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs would make a trade.
      • The Maple Leafs would acquire defenseman Joel Edmundson.
      • The Capitals would acquire a 2024 3rd Rd Pick (NYI) and a 2025 5th Rd Pick (CHI).
        • The Capitals would retain 50% of Edmundson’s salary.

    • The Florida Panthers announced that they have re-signed defenseman Gustav Forsling.
      • Forsling singed an eight year deal with an AAV of $5.75 million per season.

    • The St. Louis Blues re-signed forward Oskar Sundqvist.
      • Sundqvist signed a two year deal with an AAV of $1.5 million per season.

    • The NHL would dole out a pair of fines.
      • The NHL would fine St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist and Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins for embellishment.
      • Both Sundqvist and Cousins were fined $2,000.

    • The Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild would make a trade.
      • The Avalanche would acquire forward Brandon Duhaime.
      • The Wild acquired a 2026 3rd Rd Pick.

    • The Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes would make a trade.
      • The Oilers would acquire defenseman Troy Stetcher and a 2024 7th Rd Pick (BOS).
      • The Coyotes would acquire a 2027 4th Rd Pick.

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    Game Recaps

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In an Original Six match-up in Beantown, the Bruins and Maple Leafs renew their rivalry. In the first, David Pastrnak scored on the power play to put Boston up 1-0. In the second, Trent Frederic scored his 17th of the year to put the B’s up 2-0 but then Mitch Marner scored on the power play to put Toronto on the board. Morgan Geekie scored a power play goal of his own to put Boston back up two and then Brandon Carlo scored his fourth of the year. Following a scoreless third, the Bruins went on to down the Maple Leafs 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbSSOw2praY&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=4&ab_channel=NHL

    Montreal Canadiens v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET

    • In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Canadiens and in the first Joshua Roy scored his third to put Montreal up 1-0. Brady Skjei then scored his ninth of the year to put Boston on the board. In the second, Stefan Noesen then struck with his 14th of the year to put Carolina in the lead. In the third, Bradyn Skjei scored his second of the night to put the Canes up two and then Andrei Svechnikov scored an empty netter as the Hurricanes breezed by the Canadiens 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leqTAvELyTI&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=6&ab_channel=NHL

    Edmonton Oilers v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Oilers and in the first Mathieu Oliver scored his third of the year to make it a Columbus 1-0 lead and then Alex Nylander scored his fifth of the year to give the Jackets the 2-0 lead. Then, Dmitri Voronkov struck with his 17th of the year to put Columbus up 3-0. In the second, Zach Hyman got Edmonton on the board with his 43rd of the year. In the third, Corey Perry scored a power play goal to bring Edmonton within a goal but then Jack Roslovic scored an empty net goal to lift the Blue Jackets to the 4-2 victory over the Oilers.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkrfWIDHZ4&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=8&ab_channel=NHL

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET

    • In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Flyers and after a scoreless first Ryan Poehling scored his eighth to put Philly in the lead but Gustav Forsling’s 10th of the year tied the game. In the third, Garnet Hathaway’s seventh of the year gave the Flyers the 2-1 win over the Panthers.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgPJXARZgWA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=7&ab_channel=NHL

    St. Louis Blues v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In Newark, the Devils hosted the Blues and in the first Timo Meier scored a pair of goals to give New Jersey the 2-0 lead. In the second, Brandon Saad scored his 18th to put St. Louis on the board but then Timo Meier struck to get the hat trick. In the third, Erik Kaula scored his 13th of the year as the Devils downed the Blues 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EZOjPMuNbs&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=10&ab_channel=NHL

    Washington Capitals v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In the Steel City, the Penguins and Capitals went to battle and in the first Washington took the 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal from Tom Wilson. In the second, Alex Ovechkin scored a power play goal to put the Caps up 2-0 and then Nick Jensen scored his first goal of the year to make it a 3-0 Washington lead. Then, Hendrix Lapierre scored his sixth of the year to make it a 4-0 Washington lead followed by Ivan Miroshnichenko scoring his first career NHL goal to put the Caps up 5-0. In the third, Sonny Milano’s ninth of the year gave the Capitals the dominant 6-0 shutout win over the Penguins.

    Calgary Flames v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET

    • In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Flames and in the first Dryden Hunt scored his second of the year to put Calgary in the lead but then Conor Sheary’s second of the year tied the game. In the second, Yegor Sharangovich scored a pair of goal to put Calgary up 3-1 and then Jakob Pelletier’s first put the Flames up three. Then, Anthony Cirelli’s 14th of the year brought Tampa within two. In the third, Blake Coleman scored his 26th of the year to put Calgary up 5-2 and then Andrew Mangiapane hit an empty net to put the Flames up four. Tampa’s Michael Eyssimont then scored his ninth but the Flames went on to double up the Lightning 6-3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8zG_DZKFBk&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=5&ab_channel=NHL

    Buffalo Sabres v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville, the Predators hosted the Sabres and in the first, Filip Forsberg scored his 31st on the power play to put Nashville up 1-0 but then Bowen Byram scored his ninth to tie the game. Then, Luke Evangelista scored his 12th on the power play to put the Preds back in the lead. After a scoreless second, Filip Forsberg scored a pair to complete the hat trick but then Owen Power scored his fifth of the year. However, the Predators escaped with the 4-2 win over the Sabres.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge54xDRozMA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=3&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Minnesota Wild v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGYDtw9uBqs&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=2&ab_channel=NHL
    • Vancouver Canucks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHofq5g3AGA&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • Ottawa Senators v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRTSDanxfTo&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL
    • New York Islanders v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll0WRnRLseQ&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • DET v. ARI – 9p ET
    • MIN v. COL – 9p ET
    • DAL v. ANA – 10p ET
    • WIN v. SEA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Insider Trading: All signs point to Hurricanes landing Guentzel (TSN)
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  • PWHL Recap – Oh Canada!

    PWHL Recap – Oh Canada!

    It would be all Canada as both Toronto and Montreal would be victorious in the PWHL.

    PWHL News and Notes from Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

    News

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    Game Recaps

    Montreal v. New York – 7p ET

    • In PWHL action New York would host Montreal, and in the first period Jillian Dempsey, Sarah Bujold, and Gabrielle David would score to give Montreal the 3-0 lead, but Jessie Eldridge would strike to get New York on the board. In the second period Abby Roque would score to get New York back within one. Then in the third period Eldridge would net her second of the game, but Marie-Philip Poulin would score to give Montreal the 4-3 victory over New York.

    Boston v. Toronto – 7p ET

    • Toronto would play host to Boston, and in the first period Allie Munroe would net her first career PWHL goal and Natalie Spooner would score to give Toronto the 2-0 lead. In the second period Maggie Connors would score to grow Toronto’s lead to three. Then in the third period Jess Healey would score for Boston, but it would not be enough as Toronto would hold on for the 3-1 victory.

    Today’s Games

    • No Games Scheduled

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  • NHL Daily – Trades are Heating Up

    NHL Daily – Trades are Heating Up

    The trades are heating up in the NHL as we would see five impactful trades take place along with a signing and three games.

    NHL News and Notes Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

    News

    • The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-signed defenseman Rasmus Sandin.
      • Sandin would sign a five year deal with an AAV of $4.6 million per season.

    • The Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators would make a trade.
      • The Panthers would acquire forward Vladimir Tarasenko.
      • The Senators would acquire a 2025 3rd Rd Pick, and a conditional 2024 4th Rd Pick.
        • Ottawa retained 50% of Tarasenko’s salary.

    • The Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers would make a trade.
      • The Avalanche would acquire defenseman Sean Walker and a 2026 5th Rd Pick.
      • The Flyers would acquire forward Ryan Johansen and a conditional 2025 1st Rd Pick.

    • The Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres would make a trade.
      • The Sabres acquired defenseman Bowen Byram.
      • The Avalanche acquired forward Casey Mittelstadt.

    • The Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Tampa Bay Lightning would make a three team trade.
      • The Oilers acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, and Anaheim’s 2024 7th Rd Pick.
        • The Oilers would also acquire the signing rights to goaltender Ty Taylor.
      • The Ducks acquired Edmonton’s 2024 1st Rd Pick, and a conditional 2025 5th Round Pick (EDM).
      • The Lightning would acquire a conditional 2026 4th Rd Pick (EDM).
        • The Ducks retained 50% of both Carrick (to EDM) and Henrique’s (to TB) salaries.
        • The Lightning also retained 50% of Henrique’s remaining salary when trading him to Edmonton.

    • The New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken would make a trade.
      • The Rangers would acquire forward Alex Wennberg.
      • The Kraken would acquire a 2024 2nd Rd Pick and a conditional 2025 4th Rd Pick (DAL).
        • The Kraken retained 50% of Wennberg’s salary.

    • The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have re-signed defenseman Nick Seeler.
      • Seeler would sign a four year deal with an AAV of $2.7 million per season.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil.
      • Pospisil would be suspended for three games for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Monday night.
      • Pospisil will forfeit $12,109.38 based on his average annual salary per the terms of the CBA.

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    Game Recaps

    Buffalo Sabres v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In Toronto the Maple Leafs would play host to the Buffalo Sabres, and after a scoreless first period William Nylander would score to give the Leafs the 1-0 lead, but Victor Olofsson would score to tie the game at one for the Sabres. Then after a scoreless third period Auston Matthews would end it as the Maple Leafs would defeat the Sabres 2-1 in overtime.
    https://youtu.be/b8TlXcT3vbM?si=d7-xGgJJeN_RSrW3

    Late Games

    • Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado Avalanche – 9:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/iLcFuIB3xfQ?si=yH9az0tE4DnE0A94
    • Ottawa Senators v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/4tiIua_hbpc?si=8qv0TISJiSn_1Q5j

    Today’s Games

    • TOR v. BOS – 7p ET
    • MON v. CAR – 7p ET
    • EDM v. CLB – 7p ET
    • PHI v. FLA – 7p ET
    • STL v. NJ – 7p ET
    • WAS v. PIT – 7p ET
    • CAL v. TB – 7p ET
    • BUF v. NAS – 8p ET
    • MIN v. ARI – 9p ET
    • VAN v. VGK – 10p ET
    • OTT v. LA – 10:30p ET
    • NYI v. SJ – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Inside the NHL’s NMC/NTC mania: Why trade protection is booming, and is it changing the deadline? (The Athletic – $)
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  • PWHL Recap – Minnesota Rocks Ottawa

    PWHL Recap – Minnesota Rocks Ottawa

    In the lone game of the day in the PWHL, Minnesota would rock Ottawa 4-3 in the shootout.

    PWHL News and Notes from Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

    News

    • The PWHL announced Toronto forward Sarah Nurse as the First Star of the Week.
      • Sophie Jaques (MIN) and Renata Fast (TOR) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • PWHL Stars of the Week – Nurse Dazzles for Top Honor

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    Game Recaps

    Ottawa v. Minnesota – 7p ET

    • In Minnesota for the lone PWHL game of the night, Minnesota would host Ottawa and in the first period Abby Boreen and Denisa Kizova would score to give Minnesota the 2-0 lead, but goals from Hayley Scamurra and Katerina Mrazova would score to tie the game at one for Ottawa. In the second period Mrazova would net her second of the game for Ottawa to take the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Krizova would score her second of the game to tie the game at three for Minnesota to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey Taylor Heise would score the winner in the shootout to give Minnesota the 4-3 victory over Ottawa.
    https://www.youtube.com/live/JTcG2I9gxj8?si=OHlIz8NjT_nG4bLo

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. NY – 7p ET
    • BOS v. TOR – 7p ET

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  • NHL Daily – Prepping for the Deadline

    NHL Daily – Prepping for the Deadline

    With a 9 game docket on Tuesday night, all of the teams are prepping for the deadline as Friday at 3p approaches.

    NHL News and Notes Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

    News

    • The Washington Capitals reclaimed forward Matthew Phillips off of waivers from Pittsburgh.
      • The Capitals then assigned Phillips to Hershey of the AHL.

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they will hold a hearing for Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil.
      • Pospisil’s hearing will be for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Monday night.

    • The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights would make a trade.
      • The Capitals would acquire a 2024 2nd Round pick and a 2026 4th Round pick.
      • The Knights acquired forward Anthony Mantha.
        • The Capitals retained 50% of Mantha’s salary.

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    Game Recaps

    Florida Panthers v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Devils would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Nick Cousins and Evan Rodrigues would score to give the Panthers the 2-0 lead, but Jack Hughes would score to get the Devils back within one? In the second period Timo Meier would score to tie the game at two for the Devils, but Eetu Luostarinen would score to retake the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period Colin Miller would score for the Devils, but Cousins second of the game and Sam Reinhart would score to give the Panthers the 5-3 victory over the Devils.
    https://youtu.be/ILdwC3Icshs?si=VuvUasFBw3iFzKJq

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET

    • In Pittsburgh the Penguins would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Jesse Puljujarvi and Evgeni Malkin would score to give the Pens the 2-0 lead. In the second period Johnny Gaudreau and Andrew Peeke would score to tie the game at two for the Jackets, but Rickard Rakell would score to retake the lead for the Pens. Then in the third period Jack Roslovic would score to tie the game at three for the Jackets, but goals from Jeff Carter and Reilly Smith would give the Penguins the 5-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.
    https://youtu.be/iwdLSSSrOrY?si=pqCdBgLPEpej0zWn

    Edmonton Oilers v. Boston Bruins – 7:30p ET

    • In Boston the Edmonton Oilers would come to town to take on the Bruins, and after a scoreless 40 minutes of hockey, Pavel Zacha would score in the third period to give the Bruins the 1-0 lead, but Zach Hyman would score late in regulation to tie the game at one for the Oilers to force overtime. Then in the extra frame Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 2-1 overtime victory over the Bruins.
    https://youtu.be/Rws-wZ8u4Jw?si=kz_5CBcW-ZarfkVV

    St. Louis Blues v. New York Islanders – 7:30p ET

    • On Long Island the New York Islanders would play host to the St. Louis Blues, and after a scoreless first period Alexey Toropchenko and Jordan Kyrou would score to give the Blues the 2-0 lead, but Kyle Palmieri and Jean-Gabriel Pageau would strike for the Isles to tie the game at two. Then in the third period Bo Horvat and Matthew Barzal would score to give the Islanders the 4-2 victory over the Blues.
    https://youtu.be/4ZeMOzTCcA8?si=C1LDUWFoRDlPjDP9

    Montreal Canadiens v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Montreal Canadiens would come to town to battle the Predators, and in the first period Filip Forsberg would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. In the second period Gustav Nyquist would score to grow the Preds lead to two, but goals from Brendan Gallagher and David Savard would tie the game at two for the Habs. Then in the third period Ryan O’Reilly would score to give the Preds the 3-2 lead, but Joshua Roy would score for the Habs tie the game at three for the Habs to force overtime. In the extra frame Nick Suzuki would score to give the Canadiens the 4-3 overtime victory over the Predators.
    https://youtu.be/EGQ_HRnAhPo?si=mI__G_VwxoNeZ-Sr

    Seattle Kraken v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

    • In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Justin Schultz would score to give the Kraken the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jared McCann would score for the Kraken while Kyle Connor and Adam Lowry would score for the Jets to tie the game at two. Then in the third period Nino Niederreiter would score for the Jets to take the 3-2 lead, but Tomas Tatar and Andre Burakovsky would score for the Kraken to take the 4-3 victory over the Jets.
    https://youtu.be/e4EM9CSwQlo?si=yMJxzKfRO0bKn7Iz

    Late Games

    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/0ai7NHZ0OqE?si=0cKy1tOzthG5l-92+
    • Vancouver Canucks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/DHvhCZzC9Xk?si=4Ady_UxsnONbQ5k7
    • Dallas Stars v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
    https://youtu.be/Sdeq1DE_nJI?si=29x5DpldTij3l6s2

    Today’s Games

    • BUF v. TOR – 7p ET
    • DET v. COL – 9:30p ET
    • OTT v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Devils Make a Needed Change (TXHT)
    • Insider Trading: The latest on Jake Guentzel (TSN)
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  • Devils Make a Needed Change

    Devils Make a Needed Change

    Today the New Jersey Devils announced they have dismissed head coach Lindy Ruff after three seasons being in charge behind the bench. Ruff departs with a 128-125-28 record in 281 regular season games and 5-7 record in the postseason when the Devils made the playoffs last season. Lindy Ruff was given a contract extension prior to the start of the season however, the Devils were never able to live up to and follow up on their postseason success from last year. Travis Green who was an assistant under Ruff, and former head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, will take over the head coaching duties tomorrow at the team’s morning skate.

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    Here is the announcement from the New Jersey Devils and President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, and my reaction to the firing of Lindy Ruff as well below:

    My reaction to Lindy Ruff firing:

    To be honest, I was not surprised that Lindy Ruff was let go. The only thing that did surprise me was that I thought if the Devils missed the playoffs that they would let him go after the season. Something is really off with the team this year. There have been some injuries which they’re always will be, and a lot of inconsistent play from up and down the lineup. Losing Dougie Hamilton in particular was a huge loss. Goaltending has also been a big issue with the Devils if not the biggest issue they’ve had all season with Vitek Vanecek, Akira Schmid, and Nico Daws being unable to show they can be a number one goalie at the NHL level. I also think the losses of Damon Severson and Ryan Graves prove to be much bigger losses as well. Another loss that I don’t think is being talked about enough is losing Andrew Brunette from the coaching staff who ran the devils Power Play last year, which was absolutely lethal and dangerous.

    Going back to Lindy Ruff, he is a great coach, and from everything I’ve heard is really well liked by the players. However, like some of the coaches of the past, I think the game has also passed him by too. There just wasn’t enough adjustments or the ability to get guys going and play with much more consistency, especially a guy like Timo Meier who’s getting paid a lot of money, and is not scoring near a 40 goal pace as he usually does. A change was inevitable after high expectations that were failed to be met. Lindy may get another chance at a head coaching job, but I think he might be better served as an assistant coach going forward.

    As for Travis Green, let’s see how he handles things the rest of the season. I think this will just be an interim basis, type of deal, and a new head coach will be brought in during the off-season. Green could prove he deserves to stay on as the Devils coach. Time will tell on that front. On the other hand, If the Devils do go out and acquire a legitimate starting caliber goaltender, maybe that can help right the ship as well as players playing up to their capabilities. That right there I will say is not Lindy’s fault, GM Tom Fitzgerald deserves blame here and has yet to pull the trigger on making a deal to upgrade the goaltending problem. It should be an interesting rest of the way for the New Jersey Devils, stay tuned!

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  • PWHL Recap – 3/4

    PWHL Recap – 3/4

    PWHL News and Notes from Monday, March 4th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • OTT v. MIN – 7p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • None
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  • PWHL Stars of the Week – Nurse Dazzles for Top Honor

    PWHL Stars of the Week – Nurse Dazzles for Top Honor

    Today the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of February 25th through March 3rd.

    First Star – Sarah Nurse (C – TOR)

    • Nurse makes her debut on the PWHL’s ‘3 Stars of the Week’ atop the list, as the 29-year-old was a key factor in extending Toronto’s season-high win streak to seven games last week. In two games played, Toronto collected five out of a possible six points, with one regulation win and one overtime victory. First, Nurse scored a third period tally and the game-winning-goal in overtime on February 27 against Minnesota to keep her team’s streak alive—the first multi-goal game for the forward this season. She followed up her performance in Minnesota with two assists on March 2 against Ottawa, helping her team to a 5-2 win. With her four points last week — two goals and two assists — Nurse jumped into the top ten in PWHL scoring, sitting tied for sixth with ten points.
    PWHL – Toronto vs Minnesota February 27, 2024 Photo by: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL
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    Second Star – Sophie Jaques (D – MIN)

    • Jaques had her best week as a pro last week with three points in two games played, landing her as the second star of the week. The rookie defender — who joined Minnesota from Boston on February 11 via a trade — not only scored her first goal of the season on February 27 against Toronto, but she also scored her second tally that same game with just 22 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Then, on March 3, Jaques added an assist with her team on the advantage, highlighting her new role as the powerplay quarterback for Minnesota. She now has a season total of four points – all of which have been scored in the six games since joining Minnesota.
    PWHL – Toronto vs Minnesota February 27, 2024 Photo by: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL
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    Third Star – Renata Fast (D – TOR)

    • Fast led all PWHL players in assists last week, with four in two games played, as Toronto won two road games during that span. She started off her week with two helpers on the road against Minnesota in a critical overtime win for her team, marking the first time this season that Fast had multiple points in a game. The following game, the 29-year-old put up her second multi-point game in a row by way of another pair of helpers against Ottawa on March 2. Thanks to her stellar week, the Hamilton, ON native more than doubled her season point total, jumping from three to seven points, which puts her in a tie for fourth in scoring among defenders in the PWHL. Her six assists are third among defenders, just one behind co-leaders Megan Kellar and Jocelyne Larocque.
    PWHL – Toronto vs Minnesota February 27, 2024 Photo by: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL
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  • NHL Daily – Road Wild

    NHL Daily – Road Wild

    On a six game night, four of the games were won by the visitors, plus the weekly Three Stars of the Week news, and other news and notes

    NHL News and Notes Monday, March 4th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL announced that Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi has been named First Star of the Week.
      • Brandon Montour (FLA) and Josh Morrissey (WIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars

    • The New Jersey Devils announced that they have relieved Lindy Ruff as head coach.
      • The Devils would name Travis Green as Interim Head Coach.

    • Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov will be joining the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
      • Kuznetsov was loaned to Hershey on Sunday after clearing waivers.

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    Game Recaps

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Golden Knights and in the first, a goal from Justin Danforth put Columbus up 1-0 and then Alexander Nylander scored his second of the year to put the Blue Jackets up 2-0. Then a goal from Mason Morelli put Vegas on the board and then William Karlsson’s 22nd of the year tied the game for the Golden Knights. In the second, Erik Gudbranson’s fourth of the year gave the Jackets the lead back. In the third period, Alexander Nylander netted his second of the night to put Columbus back up a pair but then Chandler Stephenson brought Vegas back within a goal. Then Yegor Chinakov scored his 16th of the year to give Columbus the 5-3 lead and then Alexander Nylander finished the game with an empty netter, and getting the hat trick, as the Blue Jackets downed the Golden Knights 6-3.

    Florida Panthers v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • In New York, the Rangers hosted the Panthers and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Will Cuylle scored on the power play. In the second, Sam Reinhart scored a pair of goals, one on the power play, to give Florida the 2-1 lead but then Chris Kreider got a power play goal of his own to even the score. In the third, Ryan Lomberg’s fifth of the year put Florida back in the lead and then Anton Lundell scored an empty net goal as the Panthers doubled up the Rangers 4-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpVPI7ht7TU&ab_channel=NHL

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET

    • In an Original Six match-up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs face their arch-rival Bruins. In the first, Boston took the 1-0 lead with Morgan Geekie’s 14th of the year and then Pavel Zacha scored a power play goal to put the Bruins up 2-0. In the second, Jake DeBrusk scored his 14th to put the B’s up 3-0. In the third, John Tavares got his 19th to put Toronto on the board but Pavel Zacha’s second of the night sealed the game as the Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-mPVenSP4&ab_channel=NHL

    St. Louis Blues v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30p ET

    • In Philadelphia, the Blues made the annual trek to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Flyers and in the first, Scott Laughton scored his 10th of the year to put Philadelphia up 1-0. In the second, Kevin Hayes’ 11th of the year tied the game for St. Louis. After a scoreless third and overtime frame the game moved to the shootout where Pavel Buchnevich scored the game winner as the Blues downed the Flyers 2-1.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cFLRTbC6MA&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTccEESBPw&ab_channel=NHL
    • Seattle Kraken v. Calgary Flames – 9:30p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ-DNJh3QCw&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • FLA v. NJ – 7p ET
    • CLB v. PIT – 7p ET
    • EDM v. BOS – 7:30p ET
    • STL v. NYI – 7:30p ET
    • MON v. NAS – 8p ET
    • SEA v. WIN – 8p ET
    • CHI v. ARI – 9p ET
    • VAN v. LA – 10:30p ET
    • DAL v. SJ – 10:30p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 17 Things: Capitals’ Trade Deadline Plans, Ovechkin’s Take On GM MacLellan’s Strategy, What’s Next For Kuznetsov After Waivers (The Hockey News)
    • The hockey brawl that changed the NHL forever, as told by those who fought in it (The Athletic – $)
    • Color of Hockey: James honored by Capitals during memorable weekend (NHL)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Trade Deadline Preview (SportsNet)
    • 32 Thoughts Blog: A note on every team to open trade deadline week (SportsNet)
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