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  • NHL Daily – Painful Display of Hockey

    NHL Daily – Painful Display of Hockey

    It would be a painful display of hockey in DC as the Washington Capitals would fall to the New Jersey Devils.

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have suspended Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker.
      • Zucker would be suspended for three games for boarding Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins on Tuesday night.
      • Zucker, per the CBA and based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $82,812.51.

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    Game Recaps

    New Jersey Devils v. Washington Capitals – 730p ET

    • In DC the Washington Capitals would play host to the New Jersey Devils for the second game of their back to back, and in the first period Nico Hischier would net a pair of goals to give the Devils the 2-0 lead, but Connor McMichael would score to get the Caps back within one. In the second period Dawson Mercer would score for the Devils to retake the two goal lead, but goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson would tie the game to three for the Caps. However, before the end of the period Michael McLeod would score for the Devils to retake the lead. Then in the third period Mercer and McLeod would both net their second goals of the game to give the Devils the 6-3 victory over the Capitals.
    https://youtu.be/XMDyMmhAmHk?si=sw8E_FVIxBi1R4US

    Late Games

    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Anaheim Ducks – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/BaKxeHhgskU?si=ywjRT5449i3PWS0E

    Today’s Games

    • PIT v. BOS – 7p ET
    • BUF v. MON – 7p ET
    • CHI v. NYR – 7p ET
    • CLB v. PHI – 7p ET
    • COL v. DAL – 8p ET
    • TB v. MIN – 8p ET
    • CAL v. NAS – 8p ET
    • VAN v. STL – 8p ET
    • NYI v. ARI – 9p ET
    • OTT v. SEA – 10p ET
    • FLA v. VGK – 10p ET
    • DET v. LA – 1030p ET
    • WIN v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Oilers’ Connor McDavid notches 900th point in 602nd game: How Edmonton’s captain achieved the feat (The Athletic – $)
    • The Jeff Marek Show: The Latest with Elliotte Friedman – Nylander Nears Extension (SportsNet)
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  • Power Morphicon 2016 Coverage – Interviews with Rangers and Villains

    Power Morphicon 2016 Coverage – Interviews with Rangers and Villains

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, welcome to a very special Voices from the Grid as we do a “Retro Release” of The Xperience‘s Power Morphicon 2016 coverage.

    All 15 interviews were recorded live, on the floor of Power Morphicon 2016 in Pasadena, CA, and features adverts of promotions that X75 Productions was working with at that time. With that said, we hope you enjoy these interviews from Power Morphicon 2016.

    Day 1 Interviews

    Day 2 Coverage

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    Day 3 Coverage

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  • PWHL Recap – Needing Overtime

    PWHL Recap – Needing Overtime

    For the second game in PWHL history, they would be needing overtime to get winner between Montreal and Ottawa.

    PWHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

    News

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    Game Recaps

    Montreal v. Ottawa – 7p ET

    • In front of 8,000+, Ottawa would host Montreal, and after a scoreless first period Marie-Philip Poulin would get the first penalty shot in PWHL history for Montreal, and she would be denied by Emerance Maschmeyer. Later in the second period Hayley Scamurra would score the first goal in Ottawa history to take the 1-0 lead, but Claire Dalton would score Montreal’s first ever goal to tie the game at one. In the third period both teams would trade goals again as Katerina Mrazova would score for Ottawa while Laura Stacey would strike for Montreal as this game would go to overtime. Then in the extra frame Ann-Sophie Bettez would record the first overtime game winner in PWHL history as Montreal would defeat Ottawa 3-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/live/l1QTzkjx-JM?si=NQpz1pusZinFSKF7

    Today’s Games

    • MIN v. BOS – 7p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Six teams, one draft and loads of Ikea furniture: How the PWHL was made in six months (The Athletic – $)
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  • NHL Daily – Starting 2024 Strong

    NHL Daily – Starting 2024 Strong

    On the first full day of action teams would be looking to be starting 2024 strong as we would get 13 NHL games.

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

    News

    • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman.
      • Hartman was fined $4,427.08 for high sticking Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti on Sunday, Dec. 31st.
      • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

    • The NHL would name Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard Rookie of the Month for December, and for the second consecutive month in a row.

    • The NHL would name Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon First Star for December.
      • Auston Matthews (TOR) and Conor Hellebuyck (WIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars for December.
    • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – MacKinnon Unleashes for Top Honors

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    Game Recaps

    Boston Bruins v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

    • In Columbus a busy night of hockey would begin as the Blue Jackets would play host to the Boston Bruins, and after a scoreless first period Kevin Shattenkirk would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead, but Kent Johnson would score to tie the game at one for the Jackets. However, James van Riemsdyk would score to give the B’s the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Danton Heinen and Trent Frederic would score to give the Bruins the 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.
    https://youtu.be/bJTUW8u7Fxg?si=eEG5TJRVCxCEawGh

    Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • At Madison Square Garden the Carolina Hurricanes would come to town to visit the New York Rangers, and in the first period Jack Drury and Andrei Svechnikov would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second period Chris Kreider would strike for the Rangers to get back within one, but Jordan Martinook would score to retake the two goal lead for the Canes. Then in the the third period Jalen Chatfield and Michael Bunting would score and Svechnikov would net his second of the game to give the Hurricanes the 6-1 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/I0fN0bOhHnQ?si=YbQM6E6s_DPFcpzQ

    Washington Capitals v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 730p ET

    • In Pittsburgh for the first time this season the Penguins would faceoff with the Washington Capitals, in the first period Tom Wilson would strike 55 seconds in to give the Caps the 1-0 lead. Then later in the period Beck Malenstyn, Martin Fehervary, and Alex Ovechkin would score to give the Caps the four goal lead, but Rickard Rakell would strike for the Pens to get on the board. In the second period Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel would score to get the Pens back within one. Then in the third period the Caps would withstand the Pens push, but the Capitals would hold on to defeat the Penguins 4-3.

    Montreal Canadiens v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET

    • In Dallas the Stars would play host to the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period Jamie Benn would score to get the Stars on the board first, but goals from Nick Suzuki and Kaiden Guhle would give the Habs the 2-1 lead. In the second period Jordan Harris would score to give the Habs the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson would score for the Stars, but Cole Caufield would score to give the Canadiens the 4-3 victory over the Stars.
    https://youtu.be/5HJ23MogeuI?si=2Jqq4_K-CHygkWlC

    Calgary Flames v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET

    • In Minnesota the Wild would go to battle with the Calgary Flames, and in the first period Andrew Mangiapane and Jonathan Huberdeau would score to give the Flames the 2-0 lead. In the second period Pat Maroon would score to get the Wild back within one. Then in the third period Blake Coleman would score to give the Flames the 3-1 victory over the Wild.
    https://youtu.be/delK7M0r2C8?si=FyQ7sOk6HleLP_dm

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Chicago Blackhawks would come to town to take on the Predators, and in the first period Gustav Nyquist would score to give the Preds the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Evangelista would score to give the Predators the 3-0 shutout victory over the Blackhawks. Juuse Saros would stop all 21 shots faced to earn the shutout.
    https://youtu.be/RUdJLruu3nU?si=OGe9FvmPUeJtLN3L

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

    • In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Steven Stamkos would score to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead. In the second period Neal Pionk and Alex Iafallo would score to give the Jets the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Nikita Kucherov would score for the Bolts, but goals from Nikolaj Ehlers and Morgan Barron would give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Lightning.
    https://youtu.be/eBCp8jG-HvA?si=yG7F0jkEANJ5D1SG

    Late Games

    • Florida Panthers v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
    • New York Islanders v. Colorado Avalanche – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/Rqc_XgMOIoM?si=H22n6xuYlvP22alW
    • Philadelphia Flyers v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/gkUTbNgiyDw?si=D_AL5c3Fv0W95Crg
    • Ottawa Senators v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/s_-Uux1sjbY?si=ziMfe1-RxcHHAMns
    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
    https://youtu.be/U7T26zoOJ7s?si=RHpJjEow7D_rR0kn
    • Detroit Red Wings v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
    https://youtu.be/gur41yLjUNs?si=t7bRsT0QHWvg2hUq

    Today’s Games

    • NJ v. WAS – 730p ET
    • TOR v. ANA – 9p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – MacKinnon Unleashes for Top Honors

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – MacKinnon Unleashes for Top Honors

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

    First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

    • Nathan MacKinnon would record 11 goals and lead the League with 18 assists and 29 points in 15 games played for the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon’s 29 points would set an Avalanche/Nordiques franchise record for most points in a calendar month that was previously set in February of 1981 by Peter Stastny. Mackinnon recorded at least a point in 14 of his 15 games, and would record the first ever 4 goal game in Avalanche team history.
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    Second Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

    • Auston Matthews would lead the NHL with 15 goals, and would record six assists for 21 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews would score in nine of his 12 games played, and would include a point streak of seven games. Matthews would record five multi-goal games.
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    Third Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G – WIN)

    • Connor Hellebuyck would go 7-0-2 with a 1.88 goals against average, and a.934 save percentage for the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck would tie for first in wins, but would come in second to Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for goals against average and save percentage.
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  • NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Goes Back to Back

    NHL Rookie of the Month – Bedard Goes Back to Back

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

    Connor Bedard (C – CHI)

    • Connor Bedard his second consecutive Rookie of the Month honor after recording five goals and ten assists for 15 points in 15 games for the Chicago Blackhawks. Bedard would lead all rookies in powerplay assists (5), powerplay points (5), and shots on goal (50).
    • Bedard would edge out forwards Adam Fantilli (CLB) and Marco Rossi (MIN), and goaltenders Pytor Kochetkov (CAR), Samuel Ersson (PHI), and Devon Levi (BUF) for the honor.
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  • PWHL Recap – The PWHL Era Has Begun

    PWHL Recap – The PWHL Era Has Begun

    The PWHL era has begun as New York would shutout Toronto 4-0 to win the first game in PWHL history. Plus the official rulebook is released.

    PWHL News and Notes from Monday, January 1st, 2024

    News

    • Before the action would take place the PWHL would introduce the official Rulebook for the inaugural season.

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    Game Recaps

    New York v. Toronto – 1230p ET

    • At the Mattamy Athletic Centre history would be made as Toronto would host New York for the first ever PWHL game, and in the first period Ella Shelton would make history as she would score the first goal in PWHL history, and Alex Carpenter would have the honor of registering the first assist in PWHL history as New York would take the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second Carpenter would snipe one top shelf to grow New York’s lead to two and Jill Saulnier and Kayla Vespa would both strike to give New York the 4-0 victory over Toronto. Corinne Schroeder would stop all 29 shots faced to earn the first PWHL shutout and win in league history.

    Today’s Games

    • MON v. OTT – 7p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • League introduces innovative rule addition for shorthanded goal scenario, three-point standings system, Player Safety Committee (PWHL)
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  • NHL Daily – History Made Outdoors

    NHL Daily – History Made Outdoors

    History would be made outdoors as the Seattle Kraken would defeat the Vegas Golden Knights for the first shutout in Winter Classic history.

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 1st, 2024

    News

    • The NHL announced that Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho has been named First Star of the Week.
      • Artemi Panarin (NYR) and Luke Hughes (NJ) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Aho’s on Fire for Top Honors

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    Game Recaps

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Seattle Kraken – 3p ET – 2024 NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park

    • In the lone game of the day in the NHL, we would go outdoors as the Seattle Kraken would play host to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park for the Winter Classic, and in the first period Eeli Tolvanen would score to give the Kraken the 1-0 lead. In the second period Will Borgen would net his first of the season to grow the Kraken’s lead to two. Then in the third period Yanni Gourde would get a lucky break to give the Kraken the 3-0 victory over the Golden Knights. Joey Daccord would record 35 saves for the first shutout in Winter Classic history.
    https://youtu.be/KQ7goHZFOTU?si=HCeBBwDQf2yUSOoV

    Today’s Games

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

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Color of Hockey: Woodard, 10-year-old deaf player, nominated for Emmy Award (NHL)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Sleepless in Seattle for the Winter Classic (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Aho’s on Fire for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Aho’s on Fire for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of December 25th through 31st.

    First Star – Sebastian Aho (C – CAR)

    • Sebastian Aho would lead the NHL with nine assists and 11points (2 goals) in three games played for the Carolina Hurricanes. To open up his week Aho would record a goal and three assists in 5-2 victory over Nashville on Dec. 27th, and then on Dec. 28th he would record four assists in a 5-4 victory over Montreal to become the first player in franchise history to record four points in back to back games and first in the NHL since 1999 to accomplish the feat. Aho would also become the fourth player in Hurricanes/Whalers history to reach 500 points. Then to close out the week Aho would record a goal and two assists in a 3-2 victory over Toronto on Dec. 30th.
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    Second Star – Artemi Panarin (LW – NYR)

    • Artemi Panarin would record five goals and one assist for six points in three games played for the New York Rangers. Panarin would open his week with a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Washington on Dec. 27th, and on Dec. 29th he would record a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida. Then to close out the week Panarin would record a hat trick to give the Rangers the 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Dec. 30th.
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    Third Star – Luke Hughes (D – NJ)

    • Luke Hughes would record three goals and two assists for five points in three games played for the New Jersey Devils. To start of his week Hughes would record a goal in a 4-3 overtime victory over Columbus on Dec. 27th, and then on Dec. 29th he would record a goal and two assists in a 6-2 victory over Ottawa. Then to close out his week Hughes would record a goal in a 5-2 loss to Boston on Dec. 30th.
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  • PWHL Recap – Patiently Waiting For a New Era

    PWHL Recap – Patiently Waiting For a New Era

    As we have been patiently waiting for a new era of Women’s Hockey, the Professional Women’s Hockey League prepares for their inaugural season.

    PWHL News and Notes from Sunday, December 31st, 2023

    News

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    Game Recaps

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    Today’s Games

    • NY v. TOR – 1230p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • PWHL Boston 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths and the league’s best goalie tandem (The Athletic – $)
    • PWHL Minnesota 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths and the return of Kendall Coyne Schofield (The Athletic – $)
    • PWHL Montreal 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths and will defense be an issue? (The Athletic – $)
    • PWHL New York 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths, breakout players and more (The Athletic – $)
    • PWHL Ottawa 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths and the search for a breakout star (The Athletic – $)
    • PWHL Toronto 2024 season preview: Roster, strengths and the Hockey Canada factor (The Athletic – $)
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