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  • December 6th, 2018 — News and Notes

    December 6th, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Thursday, December 6th, 2018, and these are your news and notes

     

    There were three contests in action last night.

     

    Edmonton 3, ST. LOUIS 2 (SO)
    The Edmonton Oilers would have a multi-goal comeback in the 3-2 win in a shootout over the St. Louis Blues last night.

     

    It would mark the 61st time this season that a team would comeback from a multi-goal deficit and win the contest.

     

    This would also mark the 17th club to have a multi-goal comeback and win in multiple occasions.

     

     

     

    ANAHEIM 4, Chicago 2

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1070732263657099264

     

    The Anaheim Ducks in their 4-2 win won their 24th game in the calendar year at home.

     

     

    SAN JOSE 5, Carolina 1

     

    San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton would have a three-assist game for the first time in the 2018-19 season and would be the 58th in his career.  He joins 11 other players on this exclusive list.

     

     

    The San Jose Sharks would go on to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes by the score of 5-1.  In the last five outings between the Sharks and Hurricanes, San Jose is 4-0-1.

     

     

     

    Tonight’s Schedule of games…

     

    TXHT has your previews of the contests between the Detroit Red Wings at the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as the Washington Capitals at the Arizona Coyotes at the following pages.

     

    Gameday Preview – 12/6/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Arizona Coyotes

    Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 06-12-2018 – Game Day Preview

    For more news, notes, information, and stats…

     

     

    In NHL news today…

     

    The NHL today announced that there will be a Winter Classic fan festival in Chicago’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park and will serve as a prelude to the 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

     

     

  • December 3rd, 2018 — News and Notes

    December 3rd, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Monday, December 3rd, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

     

    Yesterday’s contests:

     

    Anaheim 6, WASHINGTON 5

    The Washington Capitals gave up a four-goal lead, and would later lose to the Anaheim Ducks by the score of 6-5.

    The Ducks became the first team ever to have a four-goal comeback against a defending Stanley Cup champion with the win.


    Anaheim Ducks G Ryan Miller would register his 374th career win and would tie John Vanbiesbrouck for the most wins by a U.S.-born goaltender.

     

    Nicklas Backstrom of the Capitals would score his 219th career goal, taking sole possession of fourth place in franchise history for goals, surpassing Mike Ridley who had 218 goals with the franchise.

    TXHT has your recap of the contest between the Anaheim Ducks and the Washington Capitals at the following page.

    Game Recap – 12/2/2018 – Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals

     

    Winnipeg 4, NY RANGERS 3 (SO)

     

     

    Calgary 3, CHICAGO 1

     

    San Jose 3, MONTREAL 1

    With Joe Pavelski’s goal, he scored his 12th goal, tied for third-most since November 1st.  His goal helped the San Jose Sharks defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Montreal last night.

     

    Colorado 2, DETROIT 0

    Mikko Rantanen registered his 45th point on this season, becoming the ninth different player since the 1993-94 season to have at least 45 points in a teams first 27 games.


    With the shutout win, Semyon Varlamov registered his 24th career-shutout, tied for the fourth-most by a Russian born goaltender.

     

    LOS ANGELES 2, Carolina 0

    Los Angeles Kings G Jonathan Quick recorded 34 saves and his 50th NHL shutout, the most ever from U.S-born goaltenders in NHL history.

     

    In the NWHL contests yesterday…

     

    With five points in the Boston Pride’s weekend series against the Minnesota Whitecaps, Boston Pride’s Gigi Marvin has been named the NWHL Player of the Week

     

     

    In NHL news…

    The New York Rangers retired the number of Vic Hadfield yesterday, becoming the 10th player in the long history of the Rangers organization.

     

    The NHL announced their Three Stars of the Week earlier today.

     

     

     

     


    Late addition to the NHL news…

    The Philadelphia Flyers announced that Chuck Fletcher has been named the Executive Vice President and General Manager

     

    Tonight in the NHL…

    Tampa Bay Lightning @ New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m., ET
    Buffalo Sabres @ Nashville Predators, 8 p.m., ET
    Edmonton Oilers @ Dallas Stars, 8:30 p.m., ET

     

  • Game Recap – 12/2/2018 – Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals

    Game Recap – 12/2/2018 – Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals

     

    Anaheim Ducks (13-10-5 31pts) v. Washington Capitals (15-7-3 33pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    The Washington Capitals blow a 5-1 lead with poor second half play and bad penalties while they give up 5 consecutive goals as the Anaheim Ducks halt the Capitals 7 game winning streak with their 4 straight win.

     

    Lineups:

    Anaheim Ducks:

    Rickard Rakell — Ryan Getzlaf — Jakob Silfverberg

    Nick Ritchie — Adam Henrique — Ondrej Kase

    Andrew Cogliano — Ryan Kesler — Kiefer Sherwood

    Brian Gibbons — Carter Rowney — Pontus Aberg

    Hampus Lindholm — Brandon Montour

    Jacob Larsson — Josh Manson

    Marcus Pettersson — Jake Dotchin

    John Gibson

    Ryan Miller

    Scratched: Andy Welinski, Ben Street, Josh Mahura

    Injured: Corey Perry (knee surgery), Cam Fowler (facial fractures), Patrick Eaves (back spasms)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069320167392342016

     

    Washington Capitals:

    Alex Ovechkin — Nicklas Backstrom — Tom Wilson

    Jakub Vrana — Evgeny Kuznetsov — Brett Connolly

    Andre Burakovsky — Lars Eller — Devante Smith-Pelly

    Chandler Stephenson — Nic Dowd — Dmitrij Jaskin

    Michal Kempny — John Carlson

    Dmitry Orlov — Matt Niskanen

    Christian Djoos — Madison Bowey

    Braden Holtby

    Pheonix Copley

    Scratched: Jonas Siegenthaler, Travis Boyd

    Injured: T.J. Oshie (concussion), Brooks Orpik (knee surgery)

     

    First Period:

    Capitals Goal – :41 – Nicklas Backstrom (10) from Alex Ovechkin (13) and John Carlson (23)

    Capitals Goal – 6:08 – Chandler Stephenson (2) from Nic Dowd (3) and Dmitrij Jaskin (4)

    Ducks Goal – 9:24 – Ryan Getzlaf (8) from Rickard Rakell (15) and Pontus Aberg (5)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069327784835575808

    Ducks Penalty – 13:06 – Rickard Rakell 2 minutes for Boarding

    Capitals PPG -13:19 – Tom Wilson (8) from John Carlson (24) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (17)

    Ducks Penalty – 16:41 – Ryan Getzlaf 2 minutes for Goalie Interference

     

    End of 1st – ANA – 1       WAS- 3

    Shots              09                11

    Faceoffs         09                11

    Hits               09                  04

    PP                 0/0                 1/2

     

    Analysis:

    This was a very good period for the Capitals. They got an early jump on the Ducks on the score board, and took a 2-0 lead. When Ryan Getzlaf scored to get the Ducks back into the game, the Capitals responded very well by drawing a penalty and scoring on the subsequent powerplay.

     

    Need to Do:

    The Capitals need to continue playing the way they are and keep the pace to their liking. The Ducks will look to use their size and power to wear down the Capitals, but the Capitals need to continue to use their speed and create more scoring opportunities for themselves.

     

    Second Period:

    Capitals Goal – 4:59 – Evgeny Kuznetsov (7) from Brett Connolly (10)

    Ducks Penalty – 4:59 – Bench (Aberg) 2 minutes for Delay of Game (Offsides Challenge Failed)

    Capitals Goal – 13:30 – Nic Dowd (4) from Chandler Stephenson (4) and Dmitrij Jaskin (5)

    Ducks Goal – 14:31 – Andrew Cogliano (2) from Jacob Larsson (2) and Ryan Getzlaf (13)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069349429910499328

    Ducks Goal – 15:26 – Rickard Rakell (5) from Adam Henrique (10)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069350683386667008

     

    End of 2nd – ANA – 3        WAS – 5

    Shots               18                 19

    Faceoffs          19                 24

    Hits                 15                  05

    PP                   0/0                  1/3

     

    Analysis:

    For the first 14 minutes of the second period the Capitals were very dominate, but after Nic Dowd scored to make it 5-1 the Ducks dominated the final 6 minutes of the 2nd period and cutting the Capitals lead from 4 to 2.

     

    Need to Do:

    The Capitals need to play a full 20 minutes and force the play in the Ducks’ zone. The Capitals cannot play “not to lose” hockey and turtle into their own zone. The Capitals need to keep their feet moving and force the Ducks to make mistakes and make them into opportunities for themselves.

     

    Third Period:

    Capitals Penalty – 1:56 – Evgeny Kuznetsov 2 minutes for Slashing

    Ducks Penalty – 3:41 – Nick Ritchie 2 minutes for Tripping

    Capitals Penalty – 6:25 – Dmitry Orlov 2 minutes for Boarding

    Ducks PPG – 7:16 – Pontus Aberg (8) from Hampus Lindholm (10) and Ondrej Kase (3)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069356089471262721

    Capitals Penalty – 8:10 – Dmitry Orlov 2 minutes for Boarding

    Ducks PPG – 9:01 – Hampus Lindholm (3) from Ryan Kesler (2) and Ondrej Kase (4)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069357589585002496

    Ducks Penalty – 12:48 – Kiefer Sherwood 2 minutes for Boarding

    Ducks Goal – 14:55 – Pontus Aberg (9) from Ryan Getzlaf (14) and Kiefer Sherwood (4)

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1069361224817664002

     

    End of 3rd – ANA – 6         WAS – 5

    Shots              25                   32

    Faceoffs        27                    35

    Hits               19                     09

    PP                 2/3                    1/5

     

    Analysis:

    The Capitals blew this one big time. All they had to do was play a full 20 minutes and keep the play in the Ducks zone, but instead they took bad penalties and allowed the Ducks back into this one and walk out of Washington with a 6-5 victory.

     

    Next Up:

    Washington (15-8-3 33pts) @ Vegas (14-13-1 29pts)

    Anaheim (14-10-5 33pts) v. Chicago (9-13-5 23pts)

  • Gameday Preview – 12/2/2018 – Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals

    Gameday Preview – 12/2/2018 – Anaheim Ducks v. Washington Capitals

     

    Anaheim Ducks (13-10-5 31pts) v. Washington Capitals (15-7-3 33pts)

     

    Time: 3p EST

    Station: NBC Sports Washington

     

    Preview:

    The Washington Capitals look to continue their winning ways before heading out west as they host the Anaheim Ducks for a Sunday afternoon matinee. While the Capitals will be looking for their 8th consecutive victory, the Ducks are 5-1-0 in their past six games and will be looking for their fourth consecutive victory.

     

    Ducks Note:

    The other night’s overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes marked a Franchise milestone.

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1068732798620512256

     

    Anaheim Ducks:

    Projected Lineup:

    Rickard Rakell — Ryan Getzlaf — Jakob Silfverberg

    Nick Ritchie — Adam Henrique — Ondrej Kase

    Andrew Cogliano — Ryan Kesler — Kiefer Sherwood

    Brian Gibbons — Carter Rowney — Pontus Aberg

    Hampus Lindholm — Brandon Montour

    Jacob Larsson — Josh Manson

    Marcus Pettersson — Jake Dotchin

    John Gibson

    Ryan Miller

    Scratched: Andy Welinski, Ben Street, Josh Mahura

    Injured: Corey Perry (knee surgery), Cam Fowler (facial fractures), Patrick Eaves (back spasms)

     

    Keys to the Game:

    1. Use their size

    The Ducks have a big team, and the Capitals have not been the most physical team. The Ducks will need to use that to their advantage, and wear down the Capitals.

     

    Washington Capitals:

    Projected Lineup:

    Alex Ovechkin — Nicklas Backstrom — Tom Wilson

    Jakub Vrana — Evgeny Kuznetsov — Brett Connolly

    Andre Burakovsky — Lars Eller — Devante Smith-Pelly

    Chandler Stephenson — Nic Dowd — Dmitrij Jaskin

    Michal Kempny — John Carlson

    Dmitry Orlov — Matt Niskanen

    Christian Djoos — Madison Bowey

    Braden Holtby

    Pheonix Copley

    Scratched: Jonas Siegenthaler, Travis Boyd

    Injured: T.J. Oshie (concussion), Brooks Orpik (knee surgery)

     

    Keys to the Game:

    1. Get a good start

    The other night the Capitals started both the 1st and 2nd periods with hot starts by scoring quickly, but they then were dominated for the most part by the New Jersey Devils. However, despite the Devils best efforts, the Capitals persevered and won the game. The Capitals will need to get the jump on the Ducks, and expect the same.

     

    2. Stay out of the box

    The Capitals need to stay out of the penalty box and allow themselves the ability to roll all four lines. Also the Capitals need to do a better job at drawing penalties as well.

  • November 29th, 2018 — News and Notes

    November 29th, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Thursday, November 29th, 2018, and these are your news and notes…

     

    Yesterday’s schedule of games…

     

    DETROIT 4, St. Louis 3

     

    Anaheim 3, FLORIDA 2

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1068202652872261632

     

    TORONTO 5, San Jose 3

    TXHT’s Toronto Maple Leafs contributor has your recap on the match-up between the Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks at the following page.

    San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 11/29/2018 – Game Recap

     

    Dallas 4, CALGARY 3 (OT)

     

    COLORADO 6, Pittsburgh 3

    Sidney Crosby scored all three of the goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 6-3 loss at the Colorado Avalanche last night.

    Tonight’s schedule of games…

    Image courtesy of NHL Public Relations and NHL

     

    More news, notes, information, and stats can be found here…

     

     

     

    In NHL news…

    Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada released his “31 Thoughts” podcast earlier today.

    https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1068213139722792967

     

    In case you missed it, TXHT will not be on air again until January 2019.  More news and information can be found at the following page.

     

    OFFICIAL! – TXHT Podcast Changing Formats, Date and Time in 2019

  • November 28th, 2018 — News and Notes

    November 28th, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Wednesday, November 28th, 2017 and these are your news and notes.

     

    There were 10 contests in action last night.

     

    -BUFFALO 3, San Jose 2 (OT)

    The Buffalo Sabres would win their 10th straight contest, the most consecutive wins since the 2006-07 season in their 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks last night.

    The Sabres have won 10 straight contests three times, including this season.

     

    -Ottawa 4, PHILADELPHIA 3

    Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators would come back from a multi-goal deficit in the last 10 minutes of the game to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3.

     

    -Carolina 2, MONTREAL 1

    Carolina Hurricanes G Curtis McElhinney would have a 48 save performance, matching a career high, in the 2-1 over the Montreal Canadiens last night.

     

    -Anaheim 3, TAMPA BAY 1

    Anaheim Ducks G Ryan Miller would have 25 saves in his 373rd career win and is now one shy of the all-time record of 374 set by John Vanbiesbrouck for most wins by a U.S.-born goaltender.

     

    -Colorado 3, NASHVILLE 2

    Colorado Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen became the first player this season to have 40 points when he had two assists in the Avalanche’s 3-2 win at the Nashville Predators last night.  With the achievement, Rantanen became the quickest player to reach to 40-point mark in a season since the Avalanche relocated from the Quebec Nordiques in 1995.

     

    -Arizona 4, MINNESOTA 3

    Despite the 4-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild’s Matt Dumba extended his point streak to seven games and matched a franchise high for a defenceman.  Ryan Suter achieved the mark of seven games with at least a point twice.

     

    -Pittsburgh 4, WINNIPEG 3

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins F Phil Kessel would extend his point streak to nine games and is the longest active point streak in the League.

     

    -Vegas 8, CHICAGO 3

    The Vegas Golden Knights would score a franchise-record eight goals in their rout over the Chicago Blackhawks last night.

     

    -EDMONTON 1, Dallas 0 (OT)

     

    -Los Angeles 2, VANCOUVER 1 (OT)

    After his hat trick on Sunday, it only took the Los Angeles Kings Dustin Brown 53 seconds to score the game-winner in the extra frame to give the Kings the 2-1 win at the Vancouver Canucks last night.

     

    Today’s schedule of games…

    Image courtesy of NHL Public Relations and NHL.

     

    For more news, notes, info, and stats…

     

     

    Today in NHL news…

    After the firing of Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall Monday, the organization today announced that Chris Pryor, the Director of Player Personnell and Assistant General Manager, and Assistant Coach Gord Murphy, have been relieved of their duties.

     

    You can watch TXHT Live tonight at 8p EST on Facebook Live.

  • November 26th, 2018 — News and Notes

    November 26th, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Monday, November 26th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

     

    There were four contests yesterday in the NHL and one contest in the NWHL…

     

    Calgary 6, ARIZONA 1

     

    The Calgary Flames would register three shorthanded goals against the Arizona Coyotes in their 6-1 win last night.

     

    The three shorthanded goals are tied for the most in franchise history.

     

     

    TAMPA BAY 5, New Jersey 2

     

     

    Brayden Point would end the game with two goals.  He has 10 for the month of November and is tied for third place with 17 goals on the season.

     

     

    NASHVILLE 5, Anaheim 2

     

    Nashville’s Austin Watson would register a hat trick in the contest over the Anaheim Ducks, with Nick Bonino and Craig Smith registering the other two goals from the Nashville Predators.

     

     

    LOS ANGELES 5, Edmonton 2

    Los Angeles’ Matt Luff would be the fifth different rookie to have a four-goal streak or more in franchise history in the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 win last night.

     

    Kings captain Anze Kopitar would factor on three of the teams’ goals for the 53rd time in his career and the first on the season.

     

     

    Kings Dustin Brown would also register a hat trick in the game as well.

     

     

    There are five games on the NHL schedule today:

     

     

    In the lone National Women’s Hockey League contest from the weekend, the Metropolitan Riveters faced off against the Connecticut Whale.

     

    Audra Richards of the Metropolitan Riveters would net a hat trick as the Riveters would go on to defeat the Whale 4-3 in a shootout.

     

     

    Riveters’ Amanda Kessel would score in the shootout to help out with the victory.

     

     

    TXHT’s Christopher Vasilas has your recap of the match-up between the Riveters and the Whale at the following page.

     

    NWHL Game Recap – 11/25/2018 – Connecticut Whale v. Metropolitan Riveters

     

    In NHL News today:

    In a very shocking and surprising announcement, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that Executive Vice President and General Manager Ron Hextall has been fired.

     

    Flyers President Paul Holmgren and Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO Dave Scott will have a press conference at 11:00am tomorrow (November 27th).

     

     

    TXHT has your thoughts and coverage on the news of Hextall’s firing at the following page.

     

    Flyers Fire Ron Hextall as GM in a Very Shocking Move

     

    The Winnipeg Jets announced that they will wear their Heritage jerseys for two games this season.  The jerseys will be available for purchase on Friday and will be worn on December 31st at the Edmonton Oilers and then again on the Winnipeg Jets Alumni Night on February 26th, 2019 when the Minnesota Wild visit Winnipeg.

     

     

    The NHL announced their Three Stars of the Week ending on November 25.

     

    In NWHL news, Audra Richards was named the VEDA NWHL Player of the Week.  Richards registered the first NWHL hat-trick of the season in the Metropolitan Riveters 4-3 shootout win yesterday.

     

     

    You can watch TXHT Live this Wednesday at 8p EST on Facebook Live.

  • November 24th, 2018 — News and Notes

    November 24th, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Saturday, November 24th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

     

    There was a full 15-game slate yesterday.

     

     

    PHILADELPHIA 4, NY Rangers 0

    Claude Giroux would register his 481st career assist, moving into second place for the most assists in Flyers history.

    For the second straight match-up between the two teams, the Philadelphia Flyers would go on to beat the Rangers by a shutout.

     

    BUFFALO 3, Montreal 2 (OT)

     

    The Buffalo Sabres would defeat the Montreal Canadiens to win their eighth consecutive game, the fourth such occasion of winning eight consecutive games.

     

     

    Montreal’s Andrew Shaw would go on to score his seventh goal of the season in the overtime loss to the Sabres.

     

     

    NY Islanders 4, NEW JERSEY 3 (OT)

     

    The Islanders Mathew Barzal would register the game-winner in overtime to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3.

     

    For the Devils, Keith Kinkaid had 31 saves on 35 opportunities.

    https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1066144139194953728

     

    WASHINGTON 3, Detroit 1

    In the Washington Capitals contest against the Detroit Red Wings, Washington’s Tom Wilson, Michal Kempny, and Alex Ovechkin would score.  For Detroit, Andreas Athanasiou, would register the lone goal.

    TXHT has your recap of the contest between the Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings at the following page.

     

    Game Recap – 11/23/2018 – Detroit Red Wings v. Washington Capitals

     

    MINNESOTA 4, Winnipeg 2

    The Minnesota Wild would score four unanswered goals to get the win, and improve to a record of 14-7-2.

     

    ANAHEIM 2, Edmonton 1 (OT)

     

    The Anaheim Ducks Rickard Rakell would score his fifth regular-season overtime goal, tying Scott Niedermeyer.  Rakell is one regular-season overtime goal away from tying Corey Perry and Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne for second place with six.

     

     

    VEGAS 2, Calgary 0

     

    Vegas Golden Knights G Marc-Andre Fleury would go on to register his 52nd NHL career shutout in the Golden Knights 2-0 win.  He is one win away from tying Pekka Rinne for third place on the all-time list for shutouts by an active NHL goaltender.

     

    COLUMBUS 4, Toronto 2

    With the Columbus Blue Jackets win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, they now have sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division.

     

     

    Steve Gardiner, TXHT’s Toronto Maple Leafs contributor, has your preview and recap of the Toronto’s contest at the following page.

    Game Day Preview – Toronto Maple Leafs @ Columbus Blue Jackets – 23/11/2018

     

     

    BOSTON 2, Pittsburgh 1 (OT)

     

    Boston Bruins Joakim Nordstrom would score his first NHL overtime goal and helped the Bruins extend their point streak to four games, compiling a record of 2-0-2.

     

     

    TAMPA BAY 4, Chicago 2

    The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks last night by a 4-2 score.

    Tampa Bay is 7-0-1 against the Blackhawks since their match-up in the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, compiling seven straight wins in that eight game span.

     

     

    CAROLINA 4, Florida 1

    Jordan Martinook registered a hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes in the big win last night.

    Florida’s Mike Hoffman’s 17-game point streak came to an

     

    ST. LOUIS 6, Nashville 2

     

    DALLAS 6, Ottawa 4

     

    Colorado 5, ARIZONA 1

     

    Colorado Avalanche’s J.T. Compher would score two shorthanded goals on the same power-play to give the Colorado a 5-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.

     

     

    SAN JOSE 4, Vancouver 0

     

    San Jose’s Joe Thornton recorded his 231st game with multiple assists in the regular season, one shy of tying Joe Sakic for 10th place all time.

     

     

    Also, Joe Thornton would go on to play in his 1,500th NHL game last night and was honoured in a pre-game ceremony last night in San Jose.

     

     

    Today’s schedule of games

     

     

    This week’s NHL European Game pits the Washington Capitals at the New York Rangers at 2 p.m., ET.

     

     

    For more news, notes, info, and stats…

     

     

    In NHL News…

    Former NHL referee Mick McGeough passed away.  NHL commissioner Gary Bettman released a statement on his passing.

  • November 23rd, 2018 — News and Notes

    November 23rd, 2018 — News and Notes

    Today is Friday, November 23rd, 2018 and these are your news and notes.

    There were no contests yesterday and today we will preview a few of the contests that are happening today.

    First, there is the NHL Thanksgiving Showdown between the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.

     

     

    The New York Rangers are currently 12-8-2 on the season and the Philadelphia Flyers are 9-10-2 on the season.

     

    The New York Rangers look to win their fourth consecutive game and the Philadelphia Flyers look to get back in the win column today.

     

    New York Rangers rookie Filip Chytil looks to extend his goal scoring streak to six consecutive games today.

     

    Philadelphia needs to do a better job today with moving the puck and taking better chances on any and all scoring chances.

     

    Philadelphia’s performance against the Buffalo Sabres was not good and the Sabres burned the Flyers on multiple occasions.

     

     

    TXHT has your preview of the contest between the Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals at the following page.

     

    Gameday Preview – 11/23/2018 – Detroit Red Wings v. Washington Capitals

     

     

     

    Next we have the Edmonton Oilers facing off against the Anaheim Ducks at 4 p.m. ET.  This contest will be available for free on NHL.TV as the Free Game of the Week.

     

    Edmonton is 10-10-1 (21 pts) on the season and Anaheim is 9-9-5 (23 pts).

     

    Edmonton is looking to win back-to back games under new bench boss Ken Hitchcock however the Oilers are 2-6-0 in their last eight contests.

     

    The Anaheim Ducks in their last 16 contests are 4-8-4.

     

    The key players to watch in today’s contest are the Oilers Connor McDavid, who is recently coming off scoring his 100th NHL career goal in Edmonton’s Tuesday contest, and Anaheim’s Ryan Getzlaf.

     

    Getzlaf has four points in his last two games and has registered six points in the last three contests against the Oilers.

     

     

    The Winnipeg Jets are 12-6-2 (26 pts) on the season and the Minnesota Wild has a record of 13-7-2 (25 pts).

     

    Winnipeg looks to win their second game on their road trip against the Wild and bounce back after their 6-3 loss against the Calgary Flames Wednesday night.

     

    Minnesota looks to win their second straight game today.

     

    Winnipeg Jets look to defeat the Minnesota Wild in their third game on road trip

     

     

    The Montreal Canadiens thus far have a record of 11-7-4 (26 pts) and the Buffalo Sabres have a record of 14-6-2.

     

    Buffalo looks to win their eighth consecutive contest and looks to halt Montreal’s Max Domi and his scoring streak of at least a point at 11 consecutive contests.

     

    Montreal looks to get back to winning ways after losing their last two games and three out of their last five.

     

     

     

    The New York Islanders have a record of 10-8-2 (22 pts) and the New Jersey Devils have a record of 9-9-2 (20 pts).

     

    The Islanders look to get back in the win column after dropping their last two games while the New Jersey Devils look to tie the Islanders in the division standings.

     

    New Jersey’s Pavel Zacha looks to have goals in four consecutive games.

     

    The Islanders C Matthew Barzal has six points in the past six contests and the Devils G Keith Kinkaid is 3-0-1 in his last four games and has a GAA of 1.75 with a save percentage of .940 in those last four contests.

     

     

     

    Finally, we will take a look at the contest between the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights.

     

    The Pacific Division-leading Calgary Flames have a record of 13-8-1 (27 pts) and the Vegas Golden Knights have a record of 10-12-1 (21 pts).

     

    Things have not been looking up for the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights throughout this season.

     

    Vegas looks to have a stronger performance against the Flames on their home ice after getting outplayed and outbeat in their 7-2 loss to Calgary on Tuesday night.

     

    Calgary looks to win their fourth consecutive game and their third win against Pacific-division foes.

     

     

    Here is today’s schedule of contests.

     

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