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December 17th, 2018 — News and Notes

It is Monday, December 17th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

There were seven contests across the NHL yesterday…

Vegas 4, NY RANGERS 3 (OT)

The Vegas Golden Knights would defeat the New York Rangers in overtime yesterday afternoon with Vegas’ Alex Tuch would score the game-winner at 2:11 in the overtime frame.

we never thought that it’d be simple but

we found a way

we found a waaaaayhttps://t.co/Pr8pPB6xR6

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 16, 2018

CAROLINA 3, Arizona 0

Full highlights from yesterday's WIN 💪 pic.twitter.com/7fgoe64Mn4

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 17, 2018

Carolina Hurricanes G Petr Mrazek would go on to have a 23 save performance to seal the shutout victory for the Hurricanes.

The young guns scored and Petr Mrazek stood tall 💪https://t.co/sflOXZ4QKa

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 16, 2018

Some numbers from today's game 👇 pic.twitter.com/LO922kQdzt

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 16, 2018

Calgary 7, ST. LOUIS 2

The Calgary Flames would score a shorthanded goal for the third consecutive game for the eighth time in franchise history and would go on to defeat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 in St. Louis last night.

The @NHLFlames have scored a shorthanded goal in three or more consecutive games for the eighth time in franchise history. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/2TLsYmv5d8

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

Buffalo 4, BOSTON 2

Buffalo’s Jack Eichel now has five regular-season games of at least four points before his 23rd birthday and joins four other Buffalo Sabres for this mark in franchise history.

Most regular-season games with 4+ points before 23rd birthday, @BuffaloSabres history:

6 – Pierre Turgeon
5 – Dave Andreychuk
5 – Richard Martin
5 – Alexander Mogilny
5 – @Jackeichel15#NHLStats pic.twitter.com/wQzJMCeDw9

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

Linus Ullmark of the @BuffaloSabres made 35 saves to improve to 7-1-3 this season (2.94 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/cjCGjtPV1l

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

San Jose 7, CHICAGO 3

San Jose Sharks D Brent Burns became the 38th player in League history to be listed as a defenceman to register at least 600 points in the contest against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Brent Burns of the @SanJoseSharks is the 38th player in NHL history listed as a defenseman to reach the 600-point milestone.#NHLStats: https://t.co/czbFpeGZP2 #SJSvsCHI pic.twitter.com/PMttnkyqWU

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

WINNIPEG 5, Tampa Bay 4 (OT)

ANOTHER! OT! WIN!

🚨: Mathieu Perreault, Brandon Tanev, @NikolajEhlers24 (x2!), @markscheifele55 #GoJetsGo | #TBLvsWPG

Score the new My McD’s app ➡ https://t.co/jNjGEyiZJj pic.twitter.com/aLR7eqKU4g

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) December 17, 2018

Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele would score the game-winner in the overtime frame with 42 seconds left to seal the 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Mark Scheifele became the second player in @NHLJets / Thrashers franchise history to record 3+ points in three consecutive team games.

He joined Atlanta’s Marc Savard, who did so from Nov. 9-12, 2005 (1-9—10 in 3 GP). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/YgsMw4avWh

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

VANCOUVER 4, Edmonton 2

Connor McDavid of the @EdmontonOilers has collected at least one point in nine consecutive appearances (6-10—16) and is third in the NHL with 19-30—49 this season (33 GP). #NHLStats #EDMvsVAN pic.twitter.com/4W8kL6aXvF

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

Vancouver’s rookie Elias Pettersson extended his point streak to seven games and now leads all rookies with 35 points on the season in 30 games played.

Elias Pettersson of the @Canucks extended his point streak to seven games (4-9—13) and leads all rookies with 17-18—35 overall this season (30 GP). #NHLStats #EDMvsVAN pic.twitter.com/lPbBy6KawY

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

There are five games taking place tonight in the NHL…

Today in NHL news…

The NHL today announced the Three Stars of the Week for the week ending December 16th.

Alex Ovechkin (@Capitals), Mark Scheifele (@NHLJets), Jack Eichel (@BuffaloSabres) named Three Stars for the week ending Dec. 16. https://t.co/ZzaukRN5LL pic.twitter.com/gM7urlUqSb

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

⭐@ovi8 scored 7 goals in 3 games, highlighted by back-to-back hat tricks, to extend his career-high point streak to 14 games and his goal streak to 6 contests, one shy of his personal best. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/GEe8FzhvEf

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

⭐ ⭐ @markscheifele55 led the @NHL with 5-6—11 in 4 GP last week, including back-to-back OT winners. He became the 2nd player in franchise history to register an OT goal in consecutive team games and 2nd in franchise history to post three straight three-point outings. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/K0nVKEryHH

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ @Jackeichel15, who ranks 7th in the @NHL with 14-31—45 in 34 GP this season, ranked 2nd in the League last week with 5-4—9 in 4 GP to power BUF to a 3-0-1 week and into 2nd place in the Atlantic Division. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/7dkyDjpKiH

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 17, 2018

The Philadelphia Flyers announced earlier today that Head Coach Dave Hakstol has been relieved of his duties effective immediately and that Scott Gordon will be the head coach on an interim basis.

OFFICIAL: The #Flyers have relieved Dave Hakstol of his duties as head coach. Scott Gordon will serve as head coach on an interim basis. https://t.co/6ecCm6Wk7X pic.twitter.com/Ie6n5YdunW

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 17, 2018

December 17, 2018
December 9th, 2018 — News and Notes

Today is Sunday, December 9th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

Yesterday’s results…

Philadelphia 6, BUFFALO 2

The Philadelphia Flyers would score six unanswered goals after being down 2-0 against the Buffalo Sabres and halt the Sabres home win streak at nine contests.

The @NHLFlyers scored six unanswered goals to overcome a 2-0 deficit and snap Buffalo’s home point streak at nine games (7-0-2). #NHLStats #PHIvsBUF pic.twitter.com/gNe2t6MmCr

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 8, 2018

Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux would continue to make history in a Flyers uniform when he became the tenth player in Philadelphia Flyers history to have at least ten games in the regular season to have at least four points.

10 career regular-season games with at least four points for @28CGiroux.

Only nine players have recorded more such outings in a @NHLFlyers uniform. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/L5V5VCb5pa

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

LOS ANGELES 5, Vegas 1

The Los Angeles Kings would go on to seal their first victory over the Vegas Golden Knights last night since the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring.

Nikita Scherbak scored in his team debut to help the @LAKings defeat Vegas in their first meeting since the opening round of the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs. #NHLStats #VGKvsLAK pic.twitter.com/0bmv6T5rAI

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 8, 2018

BOSTON 6, Toronto 3

The Boston Bruins would go on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs by the score of 6-3.

.@ToreyKrug: G, 2 A@Bmarch63: 3 A@DonatoRyan: G, A@DHeinz43: G, A
David Krejci: G, A@pastrnak96: 2 A

🎥 There's plenty to recap after last night's 6-3 win over the Leafs. pic.twitter.com/PYZ6SzuBXN

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 9, 2018

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

08/12/2018 – Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins – Game Day Recap

OTTAWA 2, Pittsburgh 1 (OT)

#SENS WIN! pic.twitter.com/ktyZTl3Q0M

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 9, 2018

Ottawa’s Ryan Dzingel would go on to seal the win for the Senators in the overtime frame.

Dzingel wins it. @EASportsNHL pic.twitter.com/8Rvx2eYubM

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 9, 2018

NY Islanders 3, DETROIT 2

The New York Islanders would comeback in this contest after being down 2-0 to go on to defeat the Detroit Red Wings by the score of 3-2.

Rallied for the win. #NYIvsDET https://t.co/xsHu1dNgOo

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 9, 2018

TAMPA BAY 7, Colorado 1

Tampa Bay Lighning’s Steven Stamkos would have a four-point performance, the 13th as a member of the Lightning. This would also extend the record for most four-point performances in Tampa Bay Lightning franchise history.

Most regular-season games with 4+ points, @TBLightning history:

13 – @RealStamkos91
10 – Vincent Lecavalier
10 – Martin St. Louis#NHLStats #COLvsTBL pic.twitter.com/X1OLtgoRKh

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

The Lightning would extend their win streak to six contests, the longest active streak in the NHL. Tampa Bay also has the best record in the league with a record of 23-7-1, good for 47 points.

The League-leading @TBLightning (23-7-1, 47 points) extended their win streak to six games, the longest active run in the NHL. #NHLStats #COLvsTBL pic.twitter.com/ZKrhsW5LDX

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon would also become the sixth player this season in the NHL to reach the 20-goal plateau.

Nathan MacKinnon of the @Avalanche scored to become the sixth player to reach the 20-goal mark this season. #NHLStats #COLvsTBL pic.twitter.com/CadIRI8nGR

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

NY Rangers 5, FLORIDA 4 (SO)

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist would score his 61st NHL career shootout win with the 5-4 shootout win against the Panthers.

Most career shootout wins, NHL goaltenders:

61 – @HLundqvist30
59 – Ryan Miller
55 – Marc-Andre Fleury
52 – Roberto Luongo#NHLStats #NYRvsFLA pic.twitter.com/zP4Yq3RfEB

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

Washington 4, COLUMBUS 0

Washington’s Alex Ovechkin would go on to score his League-leading 22nd NHL goal in the Capitals 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Alex Ovechkin of the @Capitals scored his League-leading 22nd goal of the season and collected an assist to extend his point streak to 11 games (10-6—16). #NHLStats #WSHvsCBJ pic.twitter.com/wtTSyMXuSo

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

TXHT has your recap of the contest between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets at the following page.

Game Recap – 12/8/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Columbus Blue Jackets

San Jose 5, ARIZONA 3

San Jose’s Lukas Radil became the oldest player since April 9th, 2015 to score his first NHL goal with the franchise since Bryan Lerg.

Lukas Radil (28 years, 125 days) is the oldest player to score his first career NHL goal with the @SanJoseSharks since Bryan Lerg (29 years, 79 days) on April 9, 2015. #NHLStats #SJSvsARI pic.twitter.com/vm05I5Bt6E

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

CALGARY 5, Nashville 2

With Calgary’s win, they now hold sole possession of first place in the Western Conference.

The @NHLFlames (19-9-2, 40 points) extended their win streak to five games and moved into first place in the Western Conference standings. #NHLStats #NSHvsCGY pic.twitter.com/gruL2cKKB7

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

Today’s schedule of games…

Yesterday’s NWHL contest was the Buffalo Beauts taking on the Connecticut Whale.

The Buffalo Sabres would go on to defeat the Connecticut Whale by the score of 3-1.

This would be the first home contest for the Buffalo Beauts in nearly two months and the second home game in the 2018-19 season.

This contest would mark the return to Buffalo for the Connecticut Whale’s Colleen Murphy, who joined the Whale after being added to the team on a Professional Try-Out agreement. Murphy was a member of the Buffalo Beauts during the 2017-18 NWHL season.

The first period of the contest saw minimal shots on goal from both teams and both teams had to fend off multiple penalties.

Buffalo’s Julianna Iafalloo scored the first goal in the contest while Kelly Babcock and Dani Cameranesi getting the assists.

Buffalo would make the contest a 2-0 when Buffalo’s Hayley Scamurra would score. Lissa Chesson and Kelly Babcock would register the assists on Scamurra’s goal.

Connecticut Whale’s Katerina Mrázová would score to give the Beauts the 2-1 lead. The Whale’s Emily Fluke would register the assist on Mrázová’s goal at the 13:55 mark in the second period.

In the third period, Buffalo would put the game away for good when Emily Janiga would score at the 10:18 mark. Annika Zalewski would register the assist on the goal scored by Janiga to give the Beauts the 3-1 win.

Next up for the Buffalo Beauts on the NWHL schedule:

Minnesota Whitecaps at Buffalo Beauts (December 29th, 2018, 2 p.m., ET [NWHL Twitter Game of the Week])

Minnesota Whitecaps at Buffalo Beauts (December 30th, 2018, 1:30 p.m., ET)

Next up for the Connecticut Whale on the NWHL schedule:

Boston Pride at Connecticut Whale (December 30th, 2018, 3 p.m., ET)

RECAP: The @BuffaloBeauts make a triumphant return to @HARBORCTR with a 3-1 win over the @CTWhale_NWHL on Teddy Bear Toss night!

📝 from @NathanielAOlivr: https://t.co/BdaHDu5TLx pic.twitter.com/FWDiqpfsrK

— PHF (@PHF) December 9, 2018

Today’s NWHL contest is the NWHL Twitter Game of the Week featuring the Metropolitan Riveters and the Boston Pride at 2 p.m., ET.

GAME DAY in Newark! The @Riveters will honor Mandi Schwartz with hats benefiting @MandiSF17.

🏒 @Riveters vs. @TheBostonPride
⏰ 2 PM ET
📍 RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House
🎟 https://t.co/Ivz8vYrPkl
📺 https://t.co/nZAyiD2GTf
📸 Ashley Intile pic.twitter.com/jC3WnLKwnV

— PHF (@PHF) December 9, 2018

In NHL news…

San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton would go on to play in his 1,515th game last night, taking sole possession of 18th place on the all-time games played list last night.

Joe Thornton of the @SanJoseSharks skated in the 1,515th regular-season game of his NHL career and passed Steve Yzerman (1,514) for sole possession of 18th place on the League’s all-time list.#NHLStats: https://t.co/SUPNypfsCG pic.twitter.com/4dkc6GVPrp

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 9, 2018

December 9, 2018
December 8th, 2018 — News and Notes

Today is Saturday, December 8th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.

DALLAS 3, San Jose 2

The Dallas Stars faced off against the San Jose Sharks last night and would win this contest 3-2.

Dallas is 10-3-1 when playing games at home on the season thus far.

With last night's 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Stars improved their home record to 10-3-1. #GoStars https://t.co/ExqNwm3hfB

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) December 8, 2018

Dallas has also won their last four contests.

STARS WIN!!! The Stars extend their win streak to four games in a 3-2 victory over the Sharks! #GoStars https://t.co/MZzAPFXQ3e

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) December 8, 2018

St. Louis 1, WINNIPEG 0

With this 1-0 St. Louis Blues win, they would snap the four-game win streak for the Winnipeg Jets.

BLUES WIN!!!!!!!! The #stlblues snap the Jets' four-game win streak with a 1-0 win in Winnipeg. pic.twitter.com/bfWvakZ5az

— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) December 8, 2018

EDMONTON 7, Minnesota 2

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid now has 33 games in his career where he has at least three points in a game before his 22nd birthday.

McDavid joins four other players for this exclusive list.

Some pretty good company for @cmcdavid97. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/w35LLwQIde

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 8, 2018

With this win, Edmonton has won their last four home games and six out of the last seven.

After a stretch of one-goal victories, the #Oilers offence broke out in a big way as they put up seven against the Wild to secure four consecutive wins at home & five in their last six outings. https://t.co/tNIEMjxhI2

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 8, 2018

Carolina 4, ANAHEIM 1

The Carolina Hurricanes took on the Anaheim Ducks last night and would end up winning the contest 4-1.

Sebastian Aho would score the empty net goal to seal the win for the Hurricanes late in the third period.

Empty 🥅

4-1 #Canes! #TakeWarning pic.twitter.com/lnmEVuOklR

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 8, 2018

Some good numbers from tonight's W 📊 pic.twitter.com/eEd2TGppWz

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 8, 2018

This week’s NHL European Game of the Week is the contest between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres

In NHL news…

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced yesterday that Calgary Flames D Mark Giordano has been suspended for two games for kneeing Minnesota Wild’s F Mikko Koivu.

Calgary’s Mark Giordano has been suspended for two games for kneeing Minnesota’s Mikko Koivu. https://t.co/771Qz2CB0z

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 8, 2018

Also, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Calgary Flames F Ryan Lomberg has been suspended for one game for leaving the player’s bench on a legal line change to start an altercation.

This is additional discipline for the automatic suspension that was announced earlier yesterday.

Calgary’s Ryan Lomberg has been automatically suspended for one game and Coach Bill Peters has been fined $10,000 under rule 46.22, Instigating in the Final Five Minutes of Regulation.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 7, 2018

Calgary’s Ryan Lomberg has been suspended for one game for leaving the players’ bench on a legal line change to start an altercation. This is in addition to the automatic suspension announced earlier today. https://t.co/PU62h6QRpO

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 8, 2018

Today in the NWHL…

The Buffalo Beauts take on the Connecticut Whale at HarborCenter today at 6 p.m., ET.

Finally, it’s GAME DAY at @HARBORCTR!

Tickets 👉https://t.co/s427qZsoo5 pic.twitter.com/UM6QiHIX6f

— Buffalo Beauts (@BuffaloBeauts) December 8, 2018

In NWHL news today…

The Buffalo Beauts announced that head coach Ric Seiling and assistant coaches Craig Muni have been relieved of their coaching duties.

The Buffalo Beauts have announced that Ric Seiling and Craig Muni have been relieved of their coaching duties.

— Buffalo Beauts (@BuffaloBeauts) December 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1071210855004602368

TXHT has more coverage on this news at the following page.

Buffalo Beauts Relieve Coaches Ric Seiling and Craig Muni

December 8, 2018
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.

The @EdmontonOilers became the 17th club to accomplish a multi-goal comeback win on multiple occasions this season.

Overall, it marked the 61st time in 2018-19 that a team rallied from a multi-goal deficit to win – the highest total through 428 GP in any NHL season. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Mh4uZqBWL8

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

Klef was klutch for the third time in five games, Talbot captured his 100th win with the #Oilers & McDavid made it count in the shootout during last night's thrilling come-from-behind victory in St. Louis. https://t.co/q7JHi11CUg

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 6, 2018

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.

The @AnaheimDucks improved to 24-5-7 (55 points) at Honda Center in the calendar year.

Only Winnipeg (27-7-3, 57 points), Nashville (27-10-2, 56 points) and Toronto (27-10-2, 56 points) have collected more points on home ice since Jan. 1. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/LCOrJ78tXv

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

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.

Joe Thornton recorded his first three-assist outing of 2018-19 and the 58th of his career.

Only 11 players in NHL history have posted more such performances. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Jp1BwNMg5Z

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

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.

Joe Thornton (0-3—3) was one of three @SanJoseSharks players to post multiple points as the club improved to 4-0-1 in their last five outings vs. the Hurricanes. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/EzAiSoDZUX

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

Martin Jones has made 39+ saves in consecutive starts, the first #SJSharks goalie to do so since Evgeni Nabokov in 2006. (via @SharksStats) pic.twitter.com/wVOKj7QcmN

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 6, 2018

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…

NHL Morning Skate: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018

▪ @Klefbom93 continues late-game heroics as @EdmontonOilers rally
▪ Thornton inches closer to Dionne on NHL's all-time assist list
▪ @AnaheimDucks win fifth straight game
#NHLStats: https://t.co/NCfwZBocNG pic.twitter.com/o29cc90OPu

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

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.

The @NHL to host free outdoor fan festival in Chicago’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park as prelude to 2019 @Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.

Details: https://t.co/pXEXsi6f5G #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/Z3CPqs3IBr

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 6, 2018

December 6, 2018
December 3rd, 2018 — News and Notes

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

Yesterday’s contests:

Sundays just got a lot more fun.https://t.co/RO2Fs7ukEl pic.twitter.com/LFDSJaNARz

— NHL (@NHL) December 2, 2018

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.

The @AnaheimDucks became the first club in NHL history to record a four-goal comeback victory against a defending #StanleyCup champion. #NHLStats #ANAvsWSH pic.twitter.com/NuUhpO8hXk

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

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.

Ryan Miller registered his 374th career victory to tie John Vanbiesbrouck for the most wins among U.S. goaltenders. #NHLStats: https://t.co/g4ejTE93VB pic.twitter.com/H12AcRtPYK

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

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.

Nicklas Backstrom scored his 219th career goal to take sole possession of fourth place in @Capitals history for goals, surpassing Mike Ridley (218). #NHLStats #ANAvsWSH pic.twitter.com/gHBVkUqIfU

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

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)

Blake Wheeler became the first U.S.-born player in NHL history and the first skater in @NHLJets / Thrashers franchise history to record 30 assists in 26 team games or fewer. #NHLStats #WPGvsNYR pic.twitter.com/XK5XWFeuhR

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

With wins today by the @AnaheimDucks and @NHLJets, there have now been seven instances in 2018-19 of a team winning a game in which they trailed by 3 or more goals (at any point in the contest). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/FEGA8Ie5rf

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

Calgary 3, CHICAGO 1

Good morning #CofRed! Kick off the week with our 🔥 highlight pack from last night's win in Chicago! https://t.co/64tZo7iZY4

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 3, 2018

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.

Goals in the NHL since November 1st:

18 – Patrik Laine
14 – Jeff Skinner
12 – Brayden Point
12 – @jpav8 #NHLStats: https://t.co/JMqwpIRWSr pic.twitter.com/6w4mtnNxmd

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

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.

Mikko Rantanen became the ninth different player since 1993-94 to collect at least 45 points through his teams first 27 games. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/iuj4IYnqhO

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

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

Most shutouts by Russian-born goaltenders, NHL history:

59 – Evgeni Nabokov
46 – Nikolai Khabibulin
34 – Ilya Bryzgalov
24 – Semyon Varlamov
24 – Sergei Bobrovsky#NHLStats: https://t.co/5tMYMROhfY pic.twitter.com/5IYPGj5afP

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

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.

Jonathan Quick made 34 saves and recorded his 50th career shutout, the most among U.S. born goaltenders in NHL history. #NHLStats: https://t.co/tebGprI3ef #CARvsLAK pic.twitter.com/br5FWc46H8

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

In the NWHL contests yesterday…

RECAP: @TheBostonPride have made a statement. A 7-2 win over @WhitecapsHockey gives Boston the weekend sweep!

📝 https://t.co/PAJc8B9RJh pic.twitter.com/2x5hhwkhHt

— PHF (@PHF) December 2, 2018

RECAP: The @CTWhale_NWHL
earn their first shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the @Riveters in front of a GREAT crowd in Pittsburgh!

📝 https://t.co/wsxFmD6tjC
📸 Cris Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/Z5xt3wD7Jl

— PHF (@PHF) December 2, 2018

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

🖐 points in ✌ HUGE wins in her home state = @EcnVeda NWHL Player of the Week honors for @GigiMarvin of @TheBostonPride!

📝 https://t.co/qCUICisFWG pic.twitter.com/twLlRnVyG4

— PHF (@PHF) December 3, 2018

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.

Vic Hadfield is the 10th player in franchise history to have his number retired by the @NYRangers.

Full list: https://t.co/FUt9iem2vw #NHLStats https://t.co/xYq3jrND3N

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

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

Mark Scheifele (@NHLJets), Adin Hill (@ArizonaCoyotes), Jonathan Huberdeau (@FlaPanthers) named Three Stars for the week ending Dec. 2.

Details: https://t.co/YB0fR3etNe pic.twitter.com/neCrTZHVyG

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

⭐ @markscheifele55 shared the NHL lead with 5 goals in 4 GP (5-3—8). He capped the week with back-to-back decisive markers for the @NHLJets: OT winner in 4-3 OTW vs. NJD on Dec. 1 and shootout winner in 4-3 SOW vs. NYR on Dec. 2. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/B3H9iblIsM

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

⭐⭐@Adin_Hill stopped 59 of the 60 shots he faced and recorded his first career NHL shutout to lift the @ArizonaCoyotes to a perfect week. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/XPc9N2uqT4

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

⭐⭐⭐ @JonnyHuby11 topped the NHL with 2-7—9 in 4 GP last week while extending his streak of consecutive games with multiple points to five, two shy of Pavel Bure’s franchise record from the 2000-01 season. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Ujb0XHiaoj

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 3, 2018

Late addition to the NHL news…

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

OFFICIAL: Chuck Fletcher has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. https://t.co/jBphjI2Vhx

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 3, 2018

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

December 3, 2018
December 2nd, 2018 — News and Notes

Today is Sunday, December 2nd, 2018, and these are your news and notes…

There were 12 games that took place yesterday.

Well, looks like you'll be busy today. 🏒https://t.co/N7TMZ6mZqb pic.twitter.com/Ak9ersOcWq

— NHL (@NHL) December 1, 2018

OTTAWA 6, San Jose 2

In the NHL European Game of the Week…

Erik Karlsson returns to Ottawa for the first time in the NHL European Game of the Week: @SanJoseSharks at @Senators

More 📺 info and schedule: https://t.co/1tO9fxcpLs pic.twitter.com/183eUSXtnj

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

The Ottawa Senators would defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 yesterday afternoon. This matchup would mark the return of Sharks D Erik Karlsson to Ottawa for the first time since the offseason trade.

Ottawa’s Thomas Chabot recorded his 30th point on the season, making him the third player to get to 30 points for a Senator defenceman in franchise history.

Fewest games to reach 30-point mark in a season, @Senators defensemen:

24 GP – Wade Redden in 2005-06
26 GP – Erik Karlsson in 2015-16
27 GP – @ThomasChabot1 in 2018-19#NHLStats #SJSvsOTT pic.twitter.com/9aQ6WERhyS

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

Ottawa’s Ben Harpur would score his first NHL career goal in the win for the Senators.

Ben Harpur's first career #NHL goal is a beauty. #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/GvA8cbmsYb

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 1, 2018

😁 pic.twitter.com/exvA4MRxzA

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 1, 2018

“It was a lot of fun out there today.”

Mikkel Boedker and other #Sens players speak to media after beating the San Jose Sharks 6-2 at @CdnTireCtr this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/kZPCmcekmj

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) December 1, 2018

NY ISLANDERS 3, Columbus 2

The New York Islanders would play their first contest in the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum last night of the season.

Tonight is the night. #Isles pic.twitter.com/6sgWjVxBkk

— Nassau Coliseum (@NassauColiseum) December 1, 2018

Columbus Blue Jackets Cam Atkinson would extend his point streak to a career-best 10 contests and is only three games shy of tying the all-time franchise record set by Ryan Johansen in the 2014-15 season.

Cam Atkinson extended his point streak to career-best 10 games and now trails only Ryan Johansen (13 GP in 2014-15) for the longest such run in @BlueJacketsNHL franchise history. #NHLStats #CBJvsNYI pic.twitter.com/R7z3lU2lLR

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

Dallas 2, VANCOUVER 1

The @DallasStars rallied to improve to 8-0-1 in their last nine road games against the Canucks dating to Feb. 15, 2013 (VAN: 1-6-2). #NHLStats #DALvsVAN pic.twitter.com/FCu7msXBnA

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

Detroit 4, BOSTON 2

The Detroit Red Wings snapped an eight-game regular-season winless streak against the Boston Bruins as the visitors when they defeated the Boston Bruins 4-2 last night.

The @DetroitRedWings earned their first regular-season road win against the Bruins since Oct. 14, 2013 (3-2 W), snapping a nine-game slide (0-7-2). #NHLStats #DETvsBOS pic.twitter.com/5ETrJCj3lC

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

MONTREAL 5, NY Rangers 2

In his return to action, Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber would score twice to help lift the Canadiens past the New York Rangers with a 5-2 win.

It wasn't the first time Shea Weber scored two goals in a single game with the Canadiens, but last night was extra sweet!

It's great to have you back, Captain!

READ -> https://t.co/ECILtyKKfY 🙌#GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 2, 2018

ICYMI: Shea Weber and the Canadiens got back in the wins column after beating the New York Rangers 5-2 on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.

WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/KubnpKK0Ae #GoHabsGo

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 2, 2018

Tampa Bay 5, FLORIDA 4 (OT)

Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning score the 15th game winner, the most in the NHL since the 2017-18 season.

Most game-winning goals since 2017-18:

15 – @BraydenPoint19
14 – Nathan MacKinnon
12 – Sean Monahan
11 – Patrik Laine
11 – Brad Marchand#NHLStats #TBLvsFLA pic.twitter.com/P0S4I8FUAL

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

Tampa Bay would go on to win the contest over the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime.

Winnipeg 4, NEW JERSEY 3 (OT)

Mark Schiefele would score the fifth regular-season overtime goal, the most in Winnipeg Jets franchise history with the Jets 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils last night.

Most regular-season overtime goals, @NHLJets team history (since 2011-12):

5 – @markscheifele55
4 – Bryan Little
4 – Dustin Byfuglien
4 – Blake Wheeler#NHLStats #WPGvsNJD pic.twitter.com/VFP1iIUNII

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

Philadelphia 4, PITTSBURGH 2

🔶 #FLYERS WIN 🔶

Stealing points in Steel City! #PHIvsPIT | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/nVYKU9JkGC

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 2, 2018

Coach Sullivan: "Our 4th line has been really good. Sid's line was good. We have to find a way to get more production from the middle of the lineup… I think we beat ourselves with the types of mistakes we made. We're all responsible."

Infographic: https://t.co/K85jBf2dt5 pic.twitter.com/dO5w3NAUwP

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 2, 2018

Toronto 5, MINNESOTA 3

The Toronto Maple Leafs would win their 10th road contest out of the 13 played thus far on the season with the 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.

The @MapleLeafs have won 10 of their first 13 road games to begin a season for the first time in franchise history. #NHLStats #TORvsMIN pic.twitter.com/FWfyIXKdFi

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1069237278592155654

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

12/1/2018 – Toronto Maple Leafs v. Minnesota Wild – Game Day Recap

NASHVILLE 5, Chicago 2

The Nashville Predators would score three goals in the first five minutes of the contest and would go on to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.

Saturday marked the first time in @PredsNHL franchise history in which the club has scored three goals in the opening five minutes of a regular-season contest. #NHLStats #CHIvsNSH pic.twitter.com/gjOkPdVB8X

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

ARIZONA 6, St. Louis 1

There were six different players that scored for the Arizona Coyotes when they would go on to rout the St. Louis Blues by the score of 6-1.

Actually a pretty nice little Saturday. https://t.co/RmmM7mIqpa

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) December 2, 2018

EDMONTON 2, Vegas 1

Mikko Koskinen (30 years, 137 days) became the oldest goaltender to record his 10th career regular-season win since Viktor Fasth (30 years, 212 days) on March 8, 2013 (w/ ANA). #NHLStats #VGKvsEDM pic.twitter.com/J7ueYOWgdH

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 2, 2018

In the NWHL contest from last night, the Connecticut Whale took on the Boston Pride in the NWHL Twitter Game of the Week.

The Boston Pride would halt the Minnesota Whitecaps win streak at six games with the Pride’s 5-1 win at TRIA Rink last night.

RECAP: @thebostonpride halt the @WhitecapsHockey win streak at six with a decisive 5-1 win, powered by a pair of goals from Gigi Marvin.

📝 https://t.co/WBueRp9DX0 pic.twitter.com/NOzUnjHP4G

— PHF (@PHF) December 2, 2018

The contest would be scoreless for the first 17 minutes until Mallory Souliotis scoredher first NWHL goal thanks to an assist from Amanda Pelkey to give the Pride the 1-0 lead.

Jillian Dempsey would make the contest 2-0 before the end of the first period.

Amanda Boulier would score the lone goal for the Whitecaps in the contest in the second period.

The Boston Pride’s Hayley Skarupa would score on the power-play with 35 seconds left in the second period to give the Pride the 3-1 lead.

In the third period Gigi Marvin would score both goals to give the Pride cement the 5-1 lead.

The Minnesota Whitecaps look to take the win from the Boston Pride today at in front of another sold-out crowd at 2 p.m., CT and the game can be seen on NWHL.zone/watch

The Metropolitan Riveters take on the Connecticut Whale today at 3:30pm, ET from the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Pittsburgh.

TXHT’s Christopher Vasilas has your preview of the contest between the Riveters and the Whale at the following page.

NWHL Game Preview – 12/2/2018 – Metropolitan Riveters v. Connecticut Whale

Will @WhitecapsHockey rebound or will @TheBostonPride take the weekend sweep?

⏰ 2 PM CT/3 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/Q1uox8UWYF pic.twitter.com/DUWyxXJ4as

— PHF (@PHF) December 2, 2018

The @Riveters and @CTWhale_NWHL have had two epic battles so far this season. Don't miss the third, tomorrow in Pittsburgh!

⏰ 3:30 PM ET
📍 UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
📺 https://t.co/Q1uox8UWYF
🎟 https://t.co/gi70I6wjv0
📸 @TroyParla pic.twitter.com/TmiYPGglKw

— PHF (@PHF) December 1, 2018

In NHL news…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander came to terms on a six-year deal worth $41.77M deal, ending Nylander’s holdout.

It’s official — the @MapleLeafs have re-signed @wmnylander.

Details: https://t.co/4LdhaPlkfJ pic.twitter.com/oiUS3PjXVu

— NHL (@NHL) December 1, 2018

Told Nylander is staying. Done deal 6 yrs.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 1, 2018

6 x $6.9M for Nylander

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 1, 2018

In actual dollars received, nothing to do with cap hits or AAVs, William Nylander is receiving $41.77M over six years, which averages $6.96M per year.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 1, 2018

The NHL announced yesterday afternoon the NHL Three Stars of the Month.

Patrik Laine (@NHLJets), Nathan MacKinnon (@Avalanche) and Marc-Andre Fleury (@GoldenKnights) named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of November. https://t.co/c7eLkFNvA0 #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/lDYxCSKuU1

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

⭐ @PatrikLaine29 registered a League-leading 18 goals in 12 games (18-1—19) – the most by any NHL player in one calendar month since March 1994 (Pavel Bure: 19-11—30 in 16 GP w/ VAN) – to power the @NHLJets (14-8-2, 30 points) to a 7-4-1 November. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/25yNRUnVjS

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

⭐⭐ @Mackinnon9 topped the NHL with 9-14—23 in 14 games to the propel the @Avalanche (15-6-5, 35 points) to an 8-3-3 November. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/H4pxIUiMyj

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

⭐⭐⭐ Marc-Andre Fleury led the NHL with nine wins and four shutouts in November (13 GP), compiling a 2.32 goals-against average and .920 save percentage to backstop the @GoldenKnights (14-12-1, 29 points) to a 9-6-0 month. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Rp659Zb759

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

The NHL also announced today that the Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Dahlin has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for the Month of November.

Rasmus Dahlin (@BuffaloSabres), who topped first-year blueliners and ranked fourth among all rookies with 1-9—10 in 15 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for November. https://t.co/G3zSUznfL4 #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/6PByvjPNsa

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 1, 2018

Today there are six contests on the schedule…

December 2, 2018
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

Wednesday marked the 22nd time in @DetroitRedWings franchise history, and second time this season (10/30/2018 vs CBJ), in which Detroit relinquished a three goal lead and went on to win in regulation. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/kFXoxyQcQB

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 29, 2018

Anaheim 3, FLORIDA 2

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

TORONTO 5, San Jose 3

Leafs take a bite out of the Sharks at @ScotiabankArena.

Here are tonight's @OntarioLottery Game Winning Numbers.#LeafsForever #That649Feeling pic.twitter.com/lj9bVPrJEE

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 29, 2018

Leafs sail past Sharks for third straight win.#LeafsForever #FuelledByG @GatoradeCanada pic.twitter.com/3QLpAd8xvd

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 29, 2018

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)

A couple of bad penalties last night wasn't going to faze Jamie Benn. As the leader of this team, he stepped up and set up Seguin for the OT-winner. https://t.co/dEj0WG8TIY

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) November 29, 2018

COLORADO 6, Pittsburgh 3

The @Avalanche duo are the sixth set of teammates in the last 20 years to be the first players to reach 40 points in any season. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/uPsKpbE2QT

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 29, 2018

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

HAT TRICK SIDNEY CROSBY!!! 🎩🎩🎩 pic.twitter.com/GE2KfrbsvG

— NHL (@NHL) November 29, 2018

Sidney Crosby netted his 11th career hat trick in a span of 5:35. Only three players in @penguins history have scored 3 goals in less than 5:00: Nisse Ekman (4:10 on Nov. 8, 2006), Lowell MacDonald (4:17 on Nov. 13, 1973) and Rick Kehoe (4:55 on March 10, 1976). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/ACRZ9Vj0lx

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 29, 2018

Tonight’s schedule of games…

Image courtesy of NHL Public Relations and NHL

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

NHL Morning Skate: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

▪ @AM34 shines in his return to the @MapleLeafs lineup
▪ @Mackinnon9 and Rantanen extend multi-point streak to six games
▪ @AnaheimDucks score early and late to defeat Panthers
#NHLStats: https://t.co/nwwuL9YyQ1 pic.twitter.com/7Ni4eIK01P

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 29, 2018

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 29, 2018
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.

Jeff Skinner scored in overtime for the second time in three contests as the @BuffaloSabres matched their longest win streak in franchise history. #NHLStats #SJSvsBUF pic.twitter.com/Q0Tv6irXhL

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Brady Tkachuk scored twice in the final 10 minutes to propel the @Senators to a multi-goal third-period comeback. #NHLStats #OTTvsPHI pic.twitter.com/Mzxxq5SLdq

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Curtis McElhinney matched a career high with 48 saves to backstop the @NHLCanes to a win. #NHLStats #CARvsMTL pic.twitter.com/EEZgGqADY8

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Ryan Miller turned aside 25 shots to earn his 373rd career win and move within one of John Vanbiesbrouck (374) for most wins by a U.S.-born goaltender. #NHLStats #ANAvsTBL pic.twitter.com/DAyziNQJAB

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Mikko Rantanen (10-30—40 in 24 GP) collected two helpers to become the first NHL player to 40 points this season.

Since the club relocated to Denver, Rantanen recorded the fastest instance of a player reaching the 40-point mark to begin a season. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/ECKQVJ3skv

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Matt Dumba extended his point streak to seven contests and matched the @mnwild franchise record for longest such run by a defenseman (Ryan Suter: Dec. 11-23, 2013 and Feb. 26 – March 10, 2013). #NHLStats #ARIvsMIN pic.twitter.com/YD5M0xHfiE

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

Phil Kessel extended his point streak to nine games (3-10—13) which ranks as the League’s longest active point streak. #NHLStats #PITvsWPG pic.twitter.com/ogIJpEAAiO

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-Vegas 8, CHICAGO 3

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

Eight goals in a game.

That's a @GoldenKnights franchise record. #NHLStats #VGKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/UDMXVAM3Yw

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-EDMONTON 1, Dallas 0 (OT)

Oscar Klefbom scored his second career overtime goal to lift the @EdmontonOilers to victory. #NHLStats #DALvsEDM pic.twitter.com/AYtu8gNz4N

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

-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.

After netting a hat trick Sunday, @DustinBrown23 scored 53 seconds into overtime to lead the @LAKings to victory. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/xeffiZrIxH

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

Today’s schedule of games…

Image courtesy of NHL Public Relations and NHL.

For more news, notes, info, and stats…

NHL Morning Skate: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

▪ @JeffSkinner scores in OT again, lifts @BuffaloSabres to 10th straight win
▪ @GoldenKnights erupt for a franchise-record 8 goals
▪ Mikko Rantanen becomes first player with 40 points in 2018-19
#NHLStats: https://t.co/UAVYDnlp8U pic.twitter.com/4xYxLkTW67

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 28, 2018

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.

#Flyers President Paul Holmgren has released the following statement regarding Chris Pryor and Gord Murphy. pic.twitter.com/hr81OIgytA

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) November 28, 2018

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November 28, 2018
San Jose Sharks @ Toronto Maple Leafs – 11/28/2018 -Game Day Preview
Time: Wednesday, November 28^th 2018

Toronto: 17-8-0 for 34 points

San Jose 12-8-4 for 28 points

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks meet for the second time this season, Only this time it will be on Toronto’s home ice. San Jose will be coming of a game the night before, look for the Leafs to try and take advantage of that.

Top Scorers/Goalie Matchup
Mitch Marner – 33 points (6 goals 27 assists)
John Tavares– 28 points (15 goals 13 assists)
Morgan Rielly – 27 points (9 goals 18 assists)
Kasperi Kapanen – 17 points (10 goals 7 assists)

Brent Burns –24 points (3 goals 21 assists)
Timo Meier– 22 points (13 goals 9 assists)
Logan Couture – 22 points (8 goals 14 assists)
Joe Pavelski– 17 points (13 goals 4 assists)

Frederik Andersen
13-7-0 2.22GAA .932SV%

Aaron Dell
3-3-2 2.60GAA .914SV%

Probable Lineups:

Toronto:

Kasperi Kapanen – John Tavares – Zach Hyman

Mitch Marner – Nazem Kadri– Patrick Marleau

Tyler Ennis – Pars Lindholm – Connor Brown

Andreas Johnsson – Frederik Gauthier – Josh Leivo

Morgan Rielly – Ron Hainsey

Jake Gardiner – Nikita Zaitsev

Travis Dermott – Igor Ozhiganov

Frederik Andersen

Garrett Sparks
Scratched: Justin Holl & Martin Marincin

Injuries: Nathan Horton (Back), Auston Matthews (Shoulder)

Suspension: None

San Jose:

Evander Kane– Joe Pavelski – Joonas Donskoi

Tomas Hertl – Logan Couture – Timo Meier

Marcus Sorenson– Joe Thornton – Kevin LaBanc

Barclay Goodrow – Lukas Radil – Melker Karlsson

Brendan Dillion – Erik Karlsson

Tim Heed –Brent Burns

Marc-Eduoard Vlasic – Justin Braun

Aaron Dell

Martin Jones
Scratched: None

Injuries: None

Suspension: None

Keys to Winning against SJ:
1. Puck Possession
  1. Puck Possession, need to get the majority of it. Make sure they don’t have much time to make plays in your zone.
2. Play with Speed
  1. Let your skill dictate the play. Don’t let the Sharks.
3. Burns, contain him
  1. Burns once again has been one of the highest scoring defencemen in the league. Must find ways to limit his chances.
November 28, 2018
November 25th, 2018 — News and Notes

Today is Sunday, November 25th, 2018, and these are your news and notes covering the NHL and the NWHL.

First in the NHL…

Yesterday’s schedule of games:

Washington 5, NY RANGERS 3

The Washington Capitals staged the 50th multi-goal comeback win on the NHL season yesterday afternoon when they defeated the NY Rangers 5-3.

The @Capitals staged the 50th multi-goal comeback win of the season (347 GP), 17 more than at the same point in 2017-18.

Overall, 44% of all games in 2018-19 have seen the winning team trail by at least one goal at some point. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/dr9RPPvNpE

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 24, 2018

TXHT’s Michael Lindenbaum and New York Rangers contributor Russell Hartman has your recap contest of the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers at the following page.

Game Recap – 11/24/2018 – Washington Capitals v. New York Rangers

TORONTO 6, Philadelphia 0

Andreas Johnsson had a hat trick, and achieved the mark in the first period. Johnsson is the first player to score three goals in the first period since Wendell Clark on October 11, 1986. Johnsson is the eighth player to score a hat trick in the first period.

Andreas Johnsson is the 8th player in @MapleLeafs franchise history to score a hat trick in the first period and the first since Wendel Clark on Oct. 11, 1986. https://t.co/DMWGBY0RwY #NHLStats #PHIvsTOR pic.twitter.com/jxvjiwlTRl

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

With the 6-0 win, this marks the largest margin of victory in a shutout at home since they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 7-0.

With a 6-0 win, the @MapleLeafs posted their largest margin of victory in a shutout performance at home since April 1st, 2006 vs BUF (7-0). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/KkZdU5v3zv

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

Boston 3, MONTREAL 2

Recap tonight's victory with your postgame infographic, presented by @CDWCorp. pic.twitter.com/JwJGiQc6VY

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 25, 2018

Boston’s D John Moore would go on to score the game-winner for the Bruins, the first goal of his career.

John Moore's first as a Bruin came at a pretty good time. pic.twitter.com/sOykASeYXk

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 25, 2018

Buffalo 3, DETROIT 2 (SO)

The Buffalo Sabres in this contest would win their ninth straight, the most since the 2006-07 season when they won 10 straight.

DO YOU BELIEVE IT!?

NINE IN A ROW!!! 👏#LetsGoBuffalo ⚔️ #Sabres

See everyone Tuesday at @KeyBankCtr: https://t.co/aPD6v81wQS pic.twitter.com/ik64A0YrMW

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 25, 2018

Jeff Skinner of the Sabres scored his 18th goal on the season, the most so far on the season. This is Skinner’s first season with the Buffalo Sabres.

We have a new League leader in goals: @JeffSkinner of the @BuffaloSabres

The first-year Sabre opened the scoring in Detroit with his 18th of the season. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/6e1pmQb6R8

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

Chicago 5, FLORIDA 4 (OT)

The Chicago Blackhawks would go on to win their first road game since their win on October 20th at the Columbus Blue Jackets when Chicago’s Erik Gustafsson would score the game-winner in the overtime frame.

Reason number 652983450238450 why we love hockey players (especially @ErkanGustafsson): https://t.co/5JE2Ay4VRI

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 25, 2018

In the last 14 games between the two teams, Chicago has a record of 12-2-0 against Florida.

The #Blackhawks improve to 12-2-0 in their last 14 meetings with the Florida Panthers.

— Eric Lear (@EricLear312) November 25, 2018

NY ISLANDERS 4, Carolina 1

NY Islanders Josh Bailey had his sixth multi-point game of the season, leading the team. Bailey had 20 multi-point games during the 2017-18 campaign.

Josh Bailey recorded his team leading sixth multi-point game of the season to lead the @NYIslanders to victory. Bailey tallied 20 multi-points games during the 2017-18 season. #NHLStats #CARvsNYI pic.twitter.com/M9j6ZxeQrU

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

PITTSBURGH 4, Columbus 2

Pittsburgh Penguins Jake Guentzel had a hat trick of his own in the 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.

HAT TRICK @jakenbake20!!! 🎩🎩🎩 pic.twitter.com/0q5eZZlnaf

— NHL (@NHL) November 25, 2018

Winnipeg 8, ST. LOUIS 4

Patrik Laine scored on five different occasions to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the St. Louis Blues 8-4 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis last night.

Make that five for @PatrikLaine29.

Only two other players since 1997-98 have scored five goals in a game: Johan Franzen (Feb. 2, 2011 at OTT) and Marian Gaborik (Dec. 20, 2007 vs. NYR).#NHLStats pic.twitter.com/YK0JTY9KPv

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

Laine joins three other players to have a five-goal performance before their 21st birthday.

Five-goal games before age 21, NHL history:

Don Murdoch on Oct. 12, 1976 (19 years, 353 days)
Wayne Gretzky on Feb. 18, 1981 (20 years, 23 days)@PatrikLaine29 on Nov. 24, 2018 (20 years, 219 days)
Wayne Gretzky on Dec. 30, 1981 (20 years, 338 days)#NHLStats pic.twitter.com/3LgK8NkJEG

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

COLORADO 3, Dallas 2

Earned that second half of the back-to-back win!#GoAvsGo https://t.co/UCXEoMuSR9

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 25, 2018

VEGAS 6, San Jose 0

The Vegas Golden Knights scored the fastest goal in franchise history in the shutout over the San Jose Sharks last night.

THE FASTEST GOAL IN TEAM HISTORY 😁 pic.twitter.com/2dk8nyIanp

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 25, 2018

Marc-Andre Fleury posted a shutout in consecutive appearances for the third time. He is also the second goalie in the expansion era to have at least 5 shutouts in 25 teams games in two different seasons. He joins Ed Belfour on this list for such an achievement.

Marc-Andre Fleury is the second goalie in the expansion era (since 1967-68) to record 5+ shutouts through 25 team games in a season multiple times in his career (also in 2014-15 w/ PIT), joining Ed Belfour (1997-98: 5 and 2000-01: 6 w/ DAL). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/71JpkEJvgs

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 25, 2018

Vancouver 4, LOS ANGELES 2

Vancouver Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson had a multi-point contest and Adam Gaudette scored his first NHL goal in the 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center in Los Angeles last night.

.@_EPettersson with a multi-point performance, @Hockey_Gaud with his 1st career goal and the #Canucks leave LA with a win. 🚨@BudweiserCanada Highlights | https://t.co/3gETaqx2mX pic.twitter.com/dHdfSMZuDD

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 25, 2018

Today’s schedule of games:

For the NWHL, there is one game on tap today at 2 p.m., ET

It's GAME DAY in Newark!

🏒 @CTWhale_NWHL at @Riveters
⏰ 2 p.m.
📍 @NJDHockeyHouse
📺 https://t.co/wdrix4P4mV
🎟 https://t.co/SRB1TX6xY9
📸 @TroyParla pic.twitter.com/VHDley4DSf

— PHF (@PHF) November 25, 2018

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November 25, 2018