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  • NHL Daily – Thrilling Thursday

    NHL Daily – Thrilling Thursday

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 12th, 2023

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    Game Recaps

    • Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
      • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets host the Hurricanes and in the first Brett Pesce scores his third of the year to give Carolina the 1-0 lead and then Brent Burns sixth of the year gives the Canes the 2-0 lead. Columbus then gets on the board when Sean Kuraly nets his eighth of the year. In the second, Carolina makes it a 3-1 lead when Jalen Chatfield scores a shorthanded goal, his third of the year. In the third, Brett Pesce scores his second of the night to out the Canes up three and then Jaccob Slavin scores his third of the year to make it a 5-1 Carolina lead. Columbus then comes within three when Johnny Gaudreau scores his 12th of the year but then Seth Jarvis’ seventh of the year gives the Hurricanes the 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
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    • Dallas Stars v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
      • In New York City, the Stars make the annual visit to Broadway to take on the Rangers. After a scoreless first, Tyler Seguin’s 10th of the year in the second period on a Dallas power play gives the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the third, K’Andre Miller’s fifth of the year ties it up for New York. In the overtime session, Adam Fox’s ninth of the year gives the Rangers the 2-1 win over the Stars.
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    • Nashville Predators v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
      • In Montreal, the Canadiens host the Predators for the lone time this season. In the first, Nino Niederreiter’s 13th of the year gives Nashville the 1-0 lead but then Jake Evans scores his second the year to tie the game for Montreal. Then, Kirby Dach strikes with his seventh of the year to give the Habs the 2-1 lead. In the second, Nashville’s Filip Forsberg ties it up with his 18th of the year but then Cole Caufield’s power play goal, his 24th goal of the season, gives Montreal the 3-2 lead. In the third, Cole Caufield scores his second of the night to put Montreal up two but then Juuso Parssinen’s fourth of the year brings the Preds within a goal. However, the Canadiens will escape as they down the Predators to get the 4-3 win.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
      • In Beantown, Seattle makes the long journey to Boston to take on the Bruins. In the first, Brandon Tanev’s eighth of the year gives the Kraken the 1-0 lead. In the second, Eeli Tolvanen’s sixth of the year puts Seattle up 2-0. In the third, Jaden Schwartz scores an empty net goal, his 10th of the year, as the Kraken shutout the Bruins 3-0.
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    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
      • In an Original Six matchup in the Motor City, the Maple Leafs and Red Wings renew their rivalry. In the first, Lucas Raymond gives Detroit the 1-0 lead with his 12th of the year. In the second, Detroit makes it a 2-0 lead with a power play goal by Robby Fabbri, his third of the year, but then Toronto gets on the board when Rasmus Sundin scores his third of the year. In the third, Ben Chiarot scores his third of the year to put Detroit up two and then Moritz Seider nets his third of the year as the Red Wings breeze by the Maple Leafs with the 4-1 win.
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    • Vancouver Canucks v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
      • In Tampa Bay, the Lightning host the Canucks. In the first, Conor Garland’s eighth of the year puts Vancouver up 1-0, however Corey Perry’s sixth of the year on a Tampa Bay power play ties the game up 1-1. In the second, Alex Killorn’s 13th of the year gives the Bolts the 2-1 lead but then Vancouver’s J.T. Miller ties it up with a power play goal, his 16th goal on the season. Then, Tampa Bay gets a pair of goals when Nikita Kucherov scores his 17th of the year and Brandon Hagel nets his 16th on the season. In the third, Steven Stamkos scores a power play goal of his own, his 18th of the year, as the Lightning take the three goal lead. Vancouver then gets a pair of goals when Quinn Hughes scores his third of the year and then Elias Pettersson strikes with his 18th of the year to come within a goal but the Lightning narrowly defeat the Canucks 5-4.
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    • Winnipeg Jets v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
      • In Buffalo, the Sabres welcome the Jets to Western New York. In the first, Dylan Samberg’s second of the year puts Winnipeg up 1-0. In the second, Buffalo ties it up when Victor Olofsson strikes with his 16th of the year but then Winnipeg re-takes the lead when Josh Morrissey scores his eighth of the season. In the third, the Sabres tie it up when Tyson Jost scores his fourth of the year, but then the Jets re-take the lead once more when Kyler Connor scores his 21st of the season. Then, Karson Kuhlman’s empty netter, his second goal of the season, gives the Jets the 4-2 win over the Sabres.
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    • Minnesota Wild v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
      • In Long Island, the Islanders play host for the Wild. In the first, Scott Mayfield’s fifth of the year gives the Islanders the 1-0 lead. In the third, Frederick Gaudreau’s shorthanded goal, his 10th goal on the season, ties the game for the Wild and then Sam Steel’s eighth on the year gives the Wild the 2-1 advantage. Kirill Kaprizov’s empty netter, his 25th goal on the season, gives the Wild the 3-1 win over the Islanders.
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    • Calgary Flames v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
      • In St. Louis, the Blues host the Flames. After a scoreless first, Calgary gets on the board when Walker Duehr scores his first career NHL goal. In the third, St. Louis ties it up just 20 seconds into the period when Jake Neighbours scores his second of the year. Then, Calgary gets a trio of goals when Dillon Dube scores his ninth, Blake Coleman nets his eighth, and then Dube scores his second of the night as the Flames burn the Blues to get the 4-1 win.
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    • Colorado Avalanche v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
      • In the Windy City, the Blackhawks welcome the Avalanche. In the first, Chicago takes the 1-0 lead when Sam Lafferty strikes with his fifth of the year but then Colorado ties it up when Evan Rodrigues scores his 10th of the year. In the second, Chicago re-takes the 2-1 lead when Andreas Athanasiou nets his ninth but then the Avs tie it up once more when Cale Makar scores his 11th of the year. In the third, Taylor Raddysh scores his 11th of the year to give the Blackhawks the 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
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    • Ottawa Senators v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
      • In Tempe, the Coyotes welcome the Senators. In the first, Ottawa scores a pair of goals when Brady Tkachuk scores his 15th of the year and then Derick Brassard scores his sixth, a power play goal, to give the Sens the 2-0 lead. In the second, Arizona gets on the board when Dylan Guenther gets a power play goal, his fourth of the season but then Alex DeBrincat’s 14th of the season puts the Sens up by two again. In the third, Lawson Crouse’s 15th of the season brings the Yotes within a goal once more. Then, Mark Kastelic goes on to score his fourth of the season as the Sens re-take the two goal lead, however Barrett Hayton’s fifth of the year brings Arizona within a goal again. Then, Artem Zub’s third of the year gives the Senators the 5-3 win over the Coyotes.
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    • Florida Panthers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
      • In Vegas, the Golden Knights host the Panthers for the lone time on the season. In the first, Nick Cousins is credited with a goal to give Florida the 1-0 lead. In the second, Vegas ties it up when Nicolas Roy scores his eighth of the year but then the Panthers re-take the lead when Sam Reinhart scores his 13th on the power play. In the third, Jack Eichel nets his 15th ties the game for Vegas and then William Carrier’s 11th of the year gives the Golden Knights the 3-2 lead. Then, William Karlsson scores an empty net, power play goal to give the Golden Knights the 4-2 win over the Panthers.
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    Today’s Games

    • WIN v. PIT – 7p ET
    • NJ v. ANA – 10p ET
    • EDM v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • The weight of being trade bait, from Sundin to Giroux to Kane, Toews (The Athletic – $)
    • Insider Trading: Will the Jets be buyers at the deadline? (TSN)
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  • NHL Daily – Scrappy Wednesday

    NHL Daily – Scrappy Wednesday

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

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    Game Recaps

    • Washington Capitals v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
      • In Philadelphia for the first of a home and home series the Flyers would play host to the Washington Capitals, and in the first period Garnet Hathaway would score for the Caps, but goals from Scott Laugton and Travis Konecny would give the Flyers the 2-1 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Owen Tippett and Konecny would score to give the Flyers the 4-1 lead, but Marcus Johansson and TJ Oshie would score to get the Caps back within one. However, in the final seconds of regulation Konecny would complete the hat trick to give the Flyers the 5-3 victory over the Capitals.
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    • Nashville Predators v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 730p ET
      • In Toronto the Maple Leafs would play host to the Nashville Predators, and in the first period John Tavares would score to give the Leafs the 1-0 lead. In the second period Filip Forsberg would score to tie the game at one for the Preds. Then in the third period Mitch Marner would score to give the Maple Leafs the 2-1 victory over the Predators.
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    • Edmonton Oilers v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
      • In Anaheim the Ducks would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Sam Carrick would score for the Ducks, but goals from Dylan Holloway, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, and Klim Kostin would give the Oilers the 4-1 lead. In the second period Kostin would net his second of the game and Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 6-1 lead. Then in the third period Simon Benoit would score for the Ducks, but the Oilers would hold on to defeat the Ducks 6-2.
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    • San Jose Sharks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET
      • On the other side of Hollywood the Los Angeles Kings would play host to the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Adrian Kempe would score to give the Kings the 1-0 lead. In the second period Nick Bonino would score for the Sharks to tie the game at one, but Quinton Byfield would score to retake the lead for the Kings. Then in the third period Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl would score for the Sharks, but goals from Gabriel Vilardi and Drew Doughty would give the Kings the 4-3 victory over the Ssharkss.
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    Today’s Games

    • CAR v. CLB – 7p ET
    • DAL v. NYR – 7p ET
    • NAS v. MON – 7p ET
    • SEA v. BOS – 7p ET
    • TOR v. DET – 7p ET
    • VAN v. TB – 7p ET
    • WIN v. BUF – 7p ET
    • MIN v. NYI – 730p ET
    • CAL v. STL – 8p ET
    • COL v. CHI – 830p ET
    • OTT v. ARI – 9p ET
    • FLA v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Ryan McDonagh (SportsNet)
    • 47th Anniversary: Joe Watson Recalls Red Army Game (NHL.com)
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  • NHL Daily – Holy Smokes!

    NHL Daily – Holy Smokes!

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

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    Game Recaps

    • Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
      • In tampa Bay the Lightning would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Nikita Kucherov and Nick Paul would score to give the Bolts the 2-0 lead. In the second period Gavin Bayreuther would score for the Jackets, but Vladislav Namestnikov would score to keep the Bolts ahead by two. Then in the third period Tim Berni and Kirill Marchenko would score for the Jackets, but goals from Kucherov, Brayden Point, and Ross Colton would give the Lightning the 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.
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    • Minnesota Wild v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
      • At Madison Square Garden the Minnesota Wild would come to town to take on the New York Rangers, and in the first period Jon Merill and Kirill Kaprizov would score to give the Wild the 2-0 lead. In the second period K’Andre Miller and Adam Fox would score to tie the game at two for the Rangers. Then in the third period Mats Zuccarello would score to retake the lead for the Wild, but Filip Chytil would score to tie the game at three for the Rangers to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Artemi Panarin with the shootout winner to give the Rangers the 4-3 victory over the Wild.
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    • New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
      • In Carolina the Hurricanes would battle the New Jersey Devils, and in the first period Jesperi Kotkaniemi would open the scoring for the Canes, but Jonas Siegenthaler would score to tie the game at one for the Devils. In the second period Max Pacioretty and Sebastian Aho would score for the Canes while Dawson Mercer and Jesper Boqvist would score for the Devils for the 3-3 tie. Then in the third period Mercer would net his second of the game and Nico Hischier would score to give the Devils the 5-3 victory over the Hurricanes.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
      • In Buffalo the red hot Seattle Kraken would come to town to battle the also red hot Sabres, and in the first period Alex Tuch would open the scoring for the Sabres, but Jordan Eberle would score to tie the game at one for the Kraken. In the second period Rasmus Dahlin would score to give the Sabres the 2-1 lead, but Yanni Gourde would strike to tie the game at two for the Kraken. Then in the third period Tuch would net his second of the game for the Sabres, but goals from Matty Beniers and Justin Schultz would give the Kraken the 4-3 victory over the Sabres.
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    • Vancouver Canucks v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p ET
      • In Pittsburgh the Penguins would play host to the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Conor Garland, Brock Boeser, and Quinn Hughes would score for the Canucks to take the 3-0 lead, but Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and Jason Zucker would score to tie the game at three for the Pens. In the second period Malkin would net his second of the game while Rickard Rakell would also score to give the Pens the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Travis Dermott would strike for the Canucks, but it would not be enough as the Penguins would hold on for the 5-4 victory.
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    • Winnipeg Jets v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
      • In Detroit the Winnipeg Jets would come to town to take on the Red Wings, and in the first period Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren, and Oskar Sundqvist would score to give the Wings the 3-0 lead, but Neal Pionk would score to get the Jets on the board. In the second period Sam Gagner and Nate Schmidt would score for the Jets, but goals from Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin would give the Wings the 5-3 lead. Then in the third period Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Scheifele would score for the Jets, but goals from Robby Fabbri and Lucas Raymond would give the Red Wings the 7-5 victory over the JEts.
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    • Dallas Stars v. New York Islanders – 730p ET
      • On Long Island the New York Islanders would battle the Dallas Stars, and in the first period Jason Robertson would score to give the Stars the 1-0 lead, but Anders Lee would score to tie the game at one or the Isles. Then after a scoreless second and third periods, and overtime, it would be Robertson with the winner in the shootout to give the Stars the 2-1 victory over the Islanders.
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    • Calgary Flames v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
      • In St. Louis the Calgary Flames would come to town to battle the Blues, and in the first period Pavel Buchnevich would open the scoring for the Blues, but goals from Milan Lucic and Mikael Backlund would give the Flames the 2-1 lead. In the second period Andrew Mangiapane would score to grow the Flames lead to two. Then in the third period Nikita Alexandrov and Jordan Kyrou would score to tie the game at three for the Blues to force overtime. In the extra frame it would be Robert Thomas with the winner to give the Blues the 4-3 victory over the Flames.
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    • San Jose Sharks v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p ET
      • In Arizona the Coyotes would take on the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Kevin Labanc would open the scoring for the Sharks, but the Yotes would respond with goals from Barrett Hayton and Christian Fischer to take the 2-1 lead. In the second period Nico Sturm would score to tie the game at two for the Sharks. Then in the third period Matt Nieto would score 9 seconds into the period and Jaycob Megna would score to give the Sharks the 4-2 victory over the Coyotes.
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    • Florida Panthers v. Colorado Avalanche – 930p ET
      • In Colorado the Avalanche would take on the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Aleksander Barkov, Brandon Montour, and Sam Bennett would score to give the Panthers the 3-0 lead, but Andrew Cogliano would score late for the Avs to get on the board. In the second period Matthew Tkachuk would score to regain the three goal lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and JT Compher would score to tie the game at four for the Avs, but Tkachuk’s second of the game would give the Panthers the 5-4 victory over the Avalanche.
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    Today’s Games

    • WAS v. PHI – 7p ET
    • NAS v. TOR – 730p ET
    • EDM v. ANA – 10p ET
    • SJ v. LA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Insider Trading: Oilers exploring D market; Dumba drawing interest from Canadian teams (TSN)
    • Latest trade rumblings on Oilers, Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Ivan Provorov and more (The Athletic – $)
    • 32 Thoughts Blog: What kind of defenceman will the Oilers target in trade? (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Daily – Easy Peasy

    NHL Daily – Easy Peasy

    NHL News and Notes from Monday, January 9th, 2023

    News

    • The NHL announced that Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak has been named First Star of the Week.
      • Jack Hughes (NJ) and Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Pastrnak Feeds the Net for Top Honors

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    Game Recaps

    • Philadelphia Flyers v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
      • In Western New York, the Sabres host the Flyers. In the first, Philadelphia gets a trio of goals when Zach MacEwen nets his fourth, Joel Farabee nets his ninth, and then Noah Cates scores his fifth of the year to give Philly the 3-0 lead. In the third, Wade Allison scores his fifth of the year as the Flyers go on to shutout the Sabres with the 4-0 win.
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    • Nashville Predators v. Ottawa Senators – 730p ET
      • In Ottawa, the Predators visit the Senators. In the first, Roman Josi nets his 10th and Jeremy Lauzon scores his second to give the Preds the 2-0 lead. In the third, Filip Forsberg scores his 16th of the year as the Predators shutout the Senators 3-0.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Montreal Canadiens – 730p ET
      • In Montreal, the Kraken make the cross country trip North of the Border to take on the Canadiens. In the first, Eeli Tolvanen nets his fifth, Daniel Sprong nets his 13th on the power play, and Vince Dunn nets his seventh as Seattle takes the 3-0 lead. In the third, Matty Berniers scores on the empty net, his 15th goal of the year, as the Kraken get the 4-0 shutout win over the Canadiens.
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    • Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
      • In Tinseltown, Los Angeles hosts Edmonton in a Western Conference match-up. In the first, Los Angeles gets a pair of goals from Kevin Fiala to take the 2-0 lead but then Edmonton gets on the board when Kailer Yamamoto nets his fourth of the year. In the second period, Adrian Kempe nets a pair of goals to put the Kings up 4-1 but then Ryan McLeod scores his fourth to cut the L.A. lead to two. In the third, Alex Iafallo nets his seventh of the year to put the Kings up three but then Connor McDavid’s 34th of the year cuts the Kings lead to two once again. Viktor Arvidsson’s 12th of the year lifts the Kings to the 6-3 win over the Oilers.
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    Today’s Games

    • CLB v. TB – 7p ET
    • MIN v. NYR – 7p ET
    • NJ v. CAR – 7p ET
    • SEA v. BUF – 7p ET
    • VAN v. PIT – 7p ET
    • WIN v. DET – 7p ET
    • DAL v. NYI – 730p ET
    • CAL v. STL – 8p ET
    • SJ v. ARI – 9p ET
    • FLA v. COL – 930p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Hamilton takes stand, inspires change at Flyers arena (Color of Hockey)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: What’s Up With… (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Pastrnak Feeds the Net for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Pastrnak Feeds the Net for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of January 2nd through 8th.

    First Star – David Pastrnak (RW – BOS)

    • David Pastrnak would lead the NHL in goals with seven as he would also record an assist for a League leading eight points in four games played for the Boston Bruins. To open up the week Pastrnak would be held scoreless at the Winter Classic on Jan. 2nd, but he would record two goals in a 5-2 victory over Los Angeles on Jan. 5th. Then on Jan. 7th against San Jose he would record two goals in a 4-2 victory, and to close out the week Pastrnak would record a hat trick and an assist in a 7-1 victory over Anaheim on Jan. 8th.
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    Second Star – Jack Hughes (C – NJ)

    • Jack Hughes would record five goals and two assists for seven points in three games played for the New Jersey Devils. To open up the week Hughes would record a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Jan. 4th, and then on Jan. 5th he would score two goals in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis. Then on Jan. 7th Hughes would record two goals and an assist in 4-3 overtime victory over the New York Rangers to close out the week.
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    Third Star – Rasmus Dahlin (D – BUF)

    • Rasmus Dahlin would record two goals and four assists for six points in two games played for the Buffalo Sabres. To open up the week Dahlin would record an assist in a 4-3 overtime victory over Washington on Jan. 3rd. Then on Jan. 7th he would record two goals and three assists in a 6-5 overtime victory over Minnesota.
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  • NHL Daily – Four Down, Four Up

    NHL Daily – Four Down, Four Up

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, January 8th, 2023

    News

    • Washington Capitals forward Joe Snively cleared waivers and was assigned to Hershey of the AHL.

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    Game Recaps

    • Vancouver Canucks v. Winnipeg Jets – 3p ET
      • In Winnipeg, the Jets host the Canucks. In the first, Kyle Connor nets a pair of goals to give Winnipeg the 2-0 lead but then J.T. Miller scores his 15th and then Jack Studnicka scores his third of the year to even this game 2-2. In the second, Winnipeg gets a pair of goals once more when Nikolaj Ehlers scores his first of the season and then Morgan Barron scores his fifth to make it a 4-2 Jets lead. Vancouver then responds when they score a pair of goals with Bo Horvat scoring his 29th and then Sheldon Dries netting his fifth. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby then scores his third of the year to give Winnipeg the 5-4 lead. In the third, Dylan DeMelo scores his second to give Winnipeg the 6-4 advantage and then Kyle Connor completes the hat trick as the Jets go on to defeat the Canucks 7-4.
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    • Florida Panthers v. Dallas Stars – 330p ET
      • In Dallas, the Stars host the Panthers. In the first, Dallas takes the 1-0 lead when Jason Robertson scores his 27th of the year. In the second, Nils Lundkvist scores his fourth on the Stars power play to make this a 2-0 Dallas lead but then Florida gets on the board when Carter Verhaeghe nets his 19th of the season. Esa Lindell’s fifth of the year then gives Dallas the 3-1 lead. In the third, Jason Robertson scores his second of the contest to put Dallas up by three and then Miro Heiskanen’s seventh of the year seals closes the contest off as the Stars align for the 5-1 win over the Panthers.
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    • Columbus Blue Jackets v. Washington Capitals – 5p ET
      • In the Nation’s Capital, Washington hosts Columbus for a late matinee match-up. Erik Gustafsson scores his seventh goal of the season early in the first period for the only goal in the contest as the Capitals get the 1-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets.
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    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. Arizona Coyotes – 7p ET
      • In the Desert, the Coyotes host the Penguins for the lone time on the season. In the first, Arizona takes the 1-0 lead when Barrett Hayton strikes for his third of the year. In the second, Jake Guentzel nets a pair of goals to lift the Penguins to the 2-1 lead. In the third, Jason Zucker’s ninth of the year puts Pittsburgh up 3-1 and then Jeff Carter’s seventh of the year, on an empty net, gives then Penguins the 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
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    • Calgary Flames v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p ET
      • In the Windy City, the Blackhawks host the Flames. In the first, Chicago takes the 1-0 lead when Lukas Reichel scores his first but then Calgary ties it up when Elias Lindholm nets his 13th of the year on the power play. Chicago then re-takes the lead when Colin Blackwell scores his first of the year. In the second, the ‘Hawks take the two goal lead when Philipp Kurashev scores his fifth of the year but then the Flames come within a goal when Jonathan Huberdeau nets his eighth of the year. Nazem Kadri’s power play goal, good for his 16th score of the year, ties the contest up 3-3. In overtime, Max Domi’s 12th of the yeaer lifts the Blackhawks to the 4-3 win over the Flames.
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    • St. Louis Blues v. Minnesota Wild – 7p ET
      • In the State of Hockey, the Wild hosts the Blues in a key divisional match-up. In the first, St. Louis takes the 1-0 lead when Brandon Saas scores his 13th of the year on a power play. After a scoreless second, Brayden Schenn scores a pair of goals in the third as the Blues shutout the Wild 3-0.
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    • Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
      • In Philadelphia, the Flyers host the Maple Leafs. In the first, Calle Jarnkrok scores his ninth of the year to give Toronto the 1-0 lead and then Zach Aston-Reese nets his fourth of the year to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. Travis Konecny then scores his 21st of the year to put the Flyers on the board. In the second, Conor Timmins first of the year gives Toronto the two goal lead once more but then Nicolas Deslauriers second of the year brings Philadelphia within a goal once more. Timothy Liljgren’s third of the year gives Toronto the two goal lead once more and then John Tavares’ 19th of the year gives the Leafs the 5-2 lead. In the third, Auston Matthews 20th of the year gives the Maple Leafs the 6-2 win over the Flyers.
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    • Boston Bruins v. Anaheim Ducks – 830p ET
      • In Anaheim, the Ducks look to get the win over the Bruins. In the first, Boston gets a pair of goals from David Pastrnak, scoring his 30th of the year, and then David Krejci, scoring his 11th. Then, Anaheim gets on the board when Trevor Zegras scores his 12th of the year. In the second, David Pastrnak scores a pair of goals to complete the hat trick, and give the Bruins the 4-1 lead. In the third, Brad Marchand scores his 13th, Hampus Lindholm nets his fifth, and then Charlie Coyle scores his 10th, as the Bruins go on to demolish the Ducks 7-1.
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    Today’s Games

    • PHI v. BUF – 7p ET
    • NAS v. OTT – 730p ET
    • SEA v. MON – 730p ET
    • EDM v. LA – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson both ready to make impact (The Athletic – $)
    • Connor Bedard looks more than ready to lead NHL’s next crop of young stars (New York Post)
    • Wilson Returns – Eight months after tearing ACL in playoffs, Caps’ winger is back in action today vs. Columbus (NHL.com)
    • Backstrom is Back – Following two tough years of rehab, Backstrom returns to lineup, pain-free: “I just wasn’t ready to stop, and I wanted to give this another shot” (NHL.com)
    • Why Mantha Is A Healthy Scratch For Capitals; Laviolette Offers Insight (WSHHockeyNow)
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  • NHL Daily – Caps News and Lot of Goals

    NHL Daily – Caps News and Lot of Goals

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, January 7th, 2023

    News

    • The Washington Capitals announced a slew of moves heading into their contest with Columbus on Sunday evening.
      • The Capitals placed forward Joe Snively on waivers with the purpose of sending him to Hershey of the AHL.

      • The Capitals also announced that they have assigned forward Aliaksei Protas to Hershey.

      • The Capitals also announced that both Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom have been taken off of LTIR and will be making their 2022-23 regular season debuts on Sunday against Columbus.

      • Per multiple reports, John Carlson was placed on LTIR by the Capitals.

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    Game Recaps

    • New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils – 1p ET
      • In New Jersey the New York Rangers would come across the river to take on the Devils, and in the first period Jimmy Vesey would score to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jack Hughes would score for the Devils, but goals from Julien Gauthier and Chris Kreider would give the Rangers the two goal lead. Then in the third period Jesper Bratt would score and Jack Hughes would net his second of the game to tie the game at three for the Devils to force overtime. In the extra frame Damon Severson would strike to give the Devils the 4-3 comeback victory over the Rangers.
    • Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 4p ET
      • In Columbus the Blue Jackets would play host to the Carolina Hurricanes, and after a scoreless first period Kirill Marchenko would net a pair for the Jackets while Max Pacioretty would record his first two goals as a Cane, and Brady Skjei would score to give the Canes the 3-2 lead. In the third period Marchenko would complete the hat trick to tie the game at three for the Jackets to force overtime. Then after a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Kent Johnson with the shootout winner as the Blue Jackets would defeat the Hurricanes 4-3.
    • Detroit Red Wings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
      • In Toronto we would be treated to an Original Six matchup as the Maple Leafs would play host to the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period Jake Walman would score to give the Wings the 1-0 lead. In the second period Mitch Marner and John Tavares would score to give the Leafs the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Pontus Holmberg and Tavares would score to give the Maple Leafs the 4-1 victory over the Red Wings.
    • Minnesota Wild v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
      • In Buffalo the Sabres would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period Victor Olofsson would score to give the Sabres the 1-0 lead. In the second period both teams would net three goals each as Brandon Duhaime, Kirill Kaprizov, and Ryan Hartman would score for the Wild while Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Dylan Cozens would score for the Sabres to keep the one goal lead. Then in the third period Dahlin would net his second of the game for the Sabres, but goals from Marcus Foligno and Joel Eriksson Ek would tie the game at five for the Wild. In overtime Olofsson would net his second of the game to give the Sabres the 6-5 victory over the Wild.
    • Seattle Kraken v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
      • In Ottawa the Senators would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Brady Tkachuk would score for the Sens, but goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jared McCann, and Justin Schultz would give the Kraken the 3-1 lead. In the second period Tim Stutzle would record a pair of goals for the Sens, but goals from Daniel Sprong and Matty Beniers would keep the Kraken ahead by two. Then in the third period Stutzle would complete the hat trick, but goals from Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle, and Andre Burakovsky would give the Kraken the 8-4 victory over the Senators.
    • St. Louis Blues v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
      • In Montreal the Canadiens would play host to the St. Louis Blues, and in the first period Brandon Saad would score to give the Blues the 1-0 lead. In the second period Alexey Toropchenko would score for the Blues, but goals from Joel Armia and Kirby Dach would tie the game at two for the Habs. Then in the third period Nikita Alexandrov and Pavel Buchnevich would score for the Blues, but goals from Cole Caufield, Armia, and Josh Anderson would give the Canadiens the 5-4 victory over the Blues.
    • Los Angeles Kings v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
      • In Vegas it would be a Reverse Retro battle between the Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Kevin Fiala would open the scoring for the Kings to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Matt Roy would score and Fiala would net his second of the game to give the Kings the three goal lead. Then in the third period Jonathan Marchessault would score for the Knights, but Viktor Arvidsson would score and Fiala would complete the hat trick to give the Kings the 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights.
    • Colorado Avalanche v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
      • In Edmonton the Oilers would host the Colorado Avalanche in a rematch from the 2022 Western Conference Final, and in the first period Zach Hyman would score to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Hyman would strike again to grow the Oilers lead to two. Then in the third period Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Hunt would score to tie the game at two for the Avs to force overtime. Then in the extra frame Cale Makar would score to complete the comeback as the Avalanche would defeat the Oilers 3-2.
    • Boston Bruins v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p ET
      • In San Jose the Boston Bruins would come to town to face the Sharks, and in the first period Brad Marchand and Craig Smith would score to give the B’s the 2-0 lead, but Logan Couture would score to get the Sharks back within one. In the second period Mario Ferraro would score to tie the game at two for the Sharks, but David Pastrnak would score to give the B’s the lead back. Then in the third period Pastrnak would net his second of the game to give the Bruins the 4-2 victory over the Sharks.

    Today’s Games

    • VAN v. WIN – 3p ET
    • FLA v. DAL – 330p ET
    • CLB v. WAS – 5p ET
    • PIT v. ARI – 7p ET
    • CAL v. CHI – 7p ET
    • STL v. MIN – 7p ET
    • TOR v. PHI – 7p ET
    • BOS v. ANA – 830p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts: Breaking down some of the bigger names on the trade board (HNIC)
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  • NHL Daily – A Chill Friday

    NHL Daily – A Chill Friday

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 6th, 2023

    News

    • The Seattle Kraken have assigned forward Shane Wright to the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL.

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    Game Recaps

    • Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
      • In Washington the Capitals would play host to the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Sonny Milano would strike for the Caps, but goals from Thomas Novak and Yakov Trenin would give the 2-1 lead. In the second period Nicolas Aube-Kubel would score to tie the game at two for the Caps. Then in the third period Ryan McDonagh would net his first as a Predator late in the period to give the Predators the 3-2 victory over the Capitals.
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    • Florida Panthers v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
      • In Detroit the Florida Panthers would come to town to take on the Red Wings, and in the first period Jonatan Berggren would score for the Wings while Gustav Forsling would strike for the Panthers for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Aaron Ekblad would score to give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Robby Fabbri would strike for the Wings, but Ekblad’s second of the game would give the Panthers the 3-2 victory over the Red Wings.
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    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
      • In Winnipeg the Jets would take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Anthony Cirelli would open the scoring for the Bolts, but Pierre-Luc Dubois would score to tie the game at one for the Jets. In the second period Nikita Kucherov would score to retake the lead for the Bolts, but Dubois would net his second of the game to tie the game back up for the Jets. Then in the third period Kyle Connor and Morgan Barron would score to give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Lightning.
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    • Arizona Coyotes v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
      • In Chicago the Blackhawks would faceoff with the Arizona Coyotes, and after a scoreless first period Jake McCabe would score to give the Blackhawks the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Tyler Johnson would score to give the Blackhawks the 2-0 victory over the Coyotes.
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    • New York Islanders v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
      • In Calgary the Flames would play host to the New York Islanders, and in the first period Milan Lucic, Blake Coleman, and Nikita Zadorov would score to give the Flames the 3-0 lead, but Zach Parise would strike late in the period to get the Isles on the board. Then after a scoreless second period Nazem Kadri would net his 15th of the season to give the Flames the 4-1 victory over the Islanders.
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    • San Jose Sharks v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
      • In a California battle the Anaheim Ducks would host the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Matt Nieto and Steven Lorentz would open the scoring for the Sharks, but goals from Trevor Zegras and Ryan Strome would tie the game at two for the Ducks. In the second period Mason McTavish would score for the Ducks, but a pair of goals from Kevin Labanc would give the Sharks the 4-3 lead. Then in the third period McTavish would net his second of the game to tie the game at four for the Ducks to force overtime. In the extra frame John Klingberg would score to give the Ducks the 5-4 victory over the Sharks.
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    Today’s Games

    • NYR v. NJ – 1p ET
    • CAR v. CLB – 4p ET
    • DET v. TOR – 7p ET
    • MIN v. BUF – 7p ET
    • SEA v. OTT – 7p ET
    • STL v. MON – 7p ET
    • LA v. VGK – 10p ET
    • COL v. EDM – 10p ET
    • BOS v. SJ – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Jordan Eberle (SportsNet)
    • Tkachuk in ‘dream spot’ with Panthers, set for All-Star Game with Brady (NHL.com)
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  • NHL Daily – High Score Thursday

    NHL Daily – High Score Thursday

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, January 5th, 2023

    News

    • To commemorate Alex Ovechkin recently surpassing Gordie Howe for second all time in NHL goals scored the Washington Capitals have announced several events and initiatives.
      • Ovechkin will make a donation to the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA).
        • The donation will help cover ice costs for 100 special hockey teams across the United States.
        • The donation will support 5,000 athletes and 1,400 coaches from February through April.
      • Ovechkin will host more than 800 children from Arlington Public Schools at the Capitals practice on Jan. 13th.
      • The Capitals Youth Hockey Development team is working with select ice rinks throughout the Washington DC region to install an “Ovi’s Office” logo in the ice.
        • The logo will sit at the top of the left faceoff circle in each zone for a limited time in 2023.

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    Game Recaps

    • Arizona Coyotes v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
      • In Philadelphia, the Flyers host the Coyotes. In the first, Arizona gets on the board first when Michael Carcone scores his second of the season. In the second, Philadelphia scores 25 seconds into the period when Travis Konecny scores his 20th of the season to even the score but then Nick Ritchie scores his eight of the year to give the ‘Yotes the lead once more. Philadelphia then gets a pair of goals when Joel Farabe scores his eighth of the year and then Wade Allison scores his fourth of the year to make it a 3-2 Flyers lead. Ivan Provorov’s second of the year gives Philly the 4-2 lead and then a Kevin Hayes power play goal, his 10th goal of the year, gives the Flyers the 5-2 lead. In the third, James van Riemsdyk scores his sixth of the year as the Flyers breeze by the Coyotes for the 6-2 win.
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    • New York Rangers v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
      • In an Original Six match-up in Montreal, the Canadiens and Rangers faceoff. After a scoreless first, New York scores three when Chris Krieder, Braden Schneider, and Filip Chytil all light the lamp. In the third, Joel Armia gets the Habs on the board with his first of the season but then Filip Chytil scores his second of the night on the power play as well as the empty netter to give the Rangers the 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
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    • Nashville Predators v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
      • In Raleigh, the Predators make the annual visit to North Carolina to take on the Hurricanes. In the first, Paul Stastny scores his second of the year on a Carolina power play to put the Canes up 1-0 but then Nashville responds with a power play goal of their own when Filip Forsberg scores his 15th of the year. In the second, Carolina re-takes the lead when Brady Skjei nets his seventh but then the Preds tie it up once more when Mattias Ekholm strikes with his fourth of the year. Carolina makes it a 3-2 lead after Jordan Staal scores his 11th of the year but then Nashville ties it for the third time when Cody Glass lights the lamp with his fourth goal on the year. In the third, Mark Jankowski’s fourth of the year gives the Predators the 4-3 lead and then Colton Sissons scores an empty netter as the Predators gets the 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.
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    • Seattle Kraken v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
      • In Toronto, the Kraken visit the Maple Leafs for the lone time in the season. After a scoreless first, Seattle takes the 1-0 lead when Eeli Tolvanen scores his fourth of the year on a Kraken power play but then John Tavares scores his 16th of the year on a Toronto power play to even the score. Then, Seattle gets a trio of goals when Vince Dunn scores his fifth, Jared McCann scores his 18th, and then Matty Berniers scores his 13th to give the Kraken the 4-1 lead. As the contest moves to the third, Alex Wennberg scores his eighth of the year as the Kraken get the 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
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    • St. Louis Blues v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
      • In the Garden State, the Devils host the Blues for the lone time this season. In the first, Jordan Kyrou scores his 19th of the year to give St. Louis the 1-0 lead. In the second, Jack Hughes scores a pair to give New Jersey the 2-1 lead but then the Blues tie it up when Ivan Barbashev scores his sixth of the year. In the third, St. Louis gets a pair of goals when Brandon Saad scores his 11th of the year and then Robert Thomas scores his ninth of the year of the power play. New Jersey then comes within a goal when Nico Hischier scores a power play goal of his own, his 18th goal of the season. Robert Thomas then scores his second goal of the night on an empty netter to give the Blues the 5-3 win over the Devils.
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    • Washington Capitals v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET
      • In Columbus, the Blue Jackets host the Capitals. In the first, Johnny Gaudreau scores his 11th of the year to give Columbus the 1-0 lead. In the second, Washington gets a pair of goals when T.J. Oshie scores his sixth of the year and then Nicolas Aube-Kubel scores his first goal of the season but then Columbus ties it up when Gavin Bayreuther’s first of the season. Washington then responds with another pair of goals when Martin Fehervary scores his third of the season and then Garnet Hathaway scores his fifth of the year. In the third, T.J. Oshie scores his second of the night on a Capitals power play to give Washington the three goal lead and then Alex Ovechkin joins in on the fun when he scores his 29th of the year, also a power play goal, as the Capitals breeze by the Blue Jackets for the 6-2 win.
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    • New York Islanders v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
      • In Edmonton, the Oilers host the Islanders for the lone time on the season. In the first, Leon Draisaitl’s 22nd of the year on the power play gives Edmonton the 1-0 lead and then Kailer Yamamoto scores a shorthanded goal, his third of the year, as the Oilers take the 2-0 lead. In the second, the Islanders get on the board when Mathew Barzal scores his 11th of the year but the Oilers re-gain the two goal lead when Dylan Holloway finds the net for his second of the year. Edmonton takes the three goal lead when Zach Hyman nets his 18th of the year but then Cal Clutterbuck brings the Isles within a pair. However, with no goal scored in the third, the Oilers get the 4-2 win over the Islanders.
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    • Colorado Avalanche v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
      • In Western Canada, the Canucks host the Avalanche. In the first, Mikko Rantanen scores his 26th of the season to give the Avs the 1-0 lead. In the second, Samuel Girard scores his third of the year to give Colorado the 2-0 lead but then the Canucks get three goals when Andrei Kuzmenko scores a pair and then Brock Boeser nets his seventh of the year to give the Canucks the 3-2 lead. Late in the third, J.T. Miller scores his 14th as the Canucks go to double up the Avalanche 4-2.
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    • Pittsburgh Penguins v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
      • In Sin City, the Golden Knights host the Penguins. In the first, Phil Kessel’s seventh of the year gives Vegas the early 1-0 lead when he scores at 1:52 into the contest. Jack Eichel then scores his 14th of the year to give Vegas the 2-0 lead and then Chandler Stephenson nets his 11th of the year to give the Golden Knights the 3-0 lead. In the second, Mark Stone scores his 17th of the season as the Vegas lead grows to 4-0. In the third, Pittsburgh gets on the board when Ty Smith scores his first of the season but then Paul Cotter’s fifth of the year gives Vegas the four goal lead once more. Sidney Crosby scores his 20th of the year but that falls short of the Pens comeback as the Golden Knights get the 5-2 win over the Penguins.
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    • Boston Bruins v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p ET
      • In Hollywood, the Bruins make the trip to the West Coast to take on the Kings. In the first, Phillip Danault nets his 13th to give Los Angeles the 1-0 lead. In the second, Boston gets a pair of goals when David Pastrnak nets his 26th and then Brad Marchand scores his 11th to give the Bruins the 2-1 lead. Sean Durzi then nets his fifth of the year to tie the game for the Kings. In the third, Boston gets a pair of goals from Trent Frederic as the Bruins take the 4-2 lead and then David Pastrnak scores his second of the night as the Bruins get the 5-2 win over the Kings.
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    Today’s Games

    • NAS v. WAS – 7p ET
    • FLA v. DET – 7p ET
    • TB v. WIN – 8p ET
    • ARI v. CHI – 830p ET
    • NYI v. CAL – 9p ET
    • SJ v. ANA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Tage Thompson’s Sabres star turn is a reminder not to judge NHL trades too soon (The Athletic – $)
    • How Nicklas Backstrom is accelerating his return to the ice after hip surgery (ESPN)
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  • NHL Daily – A Chill First Wednesday to 2023

    NHL Daily – A Chill First Wednesday to 2023

    NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

    News

    • The New York Rangers announced that they have signed forward Jimmy Vesey to an extension.
      • Vesey signed a two year deal with an AAV of $800k per season.

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    Game Recaps

    • New Jersey Devils v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
      • In Detroit the Red Wings would play host to the New Jersey Devils, and after a scoreless first period Dougie Hamilton and Nico Hischier would both score on the powerplay to give the Devils the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Lucas Raymond would score for the Wings, but goals from Michael McLeod, Alexander Holtz, and Jack Hughes would give the Devils the 5-1 victory over the Red Wings.
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    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Minnesota Wild – 930p ET
      • In Minnesota the Wild would play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period Joel Eriksson Ek would score to give the Wild the 1-0 lead. In the second period Brayden Point would score for the Bolts, but goals from Kirill Kaprizov, Calen Addison, and Sam Steel would give the Wild the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period Kaprizov would net his second of the game to give the Wild the 5-1 victory over the Lightning.
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    • Dallas Stars v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
      • In Anaheim the Dallas Stars would come to town to take on the Ducks, and in the first period Adam Henrique and Mason McTavish would score to give the Ducks the 2-0 victory over the Stars.
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    Today’s Games

    • ARI v. PHI – 7p ET
    • NYR v. MON – 7p ET
    • NAS v. CAR – 7p ET
    • SEA v. TOR – 7p ET
    • STL v. NJ – 7p ET
    • WAS v. CLB – 7p ET
    • NYI v. EDM – 9p ET
    • COL v. VAN – 10p ET
    • PIT v. VGK – 10p ET
    • BOS v. LA – 1030p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Phil Bourque (SportsNet)
    • 88 Facts about Eric Lindros (NHL.com)
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