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  • R.I.P “Johnny Hockey”

    R.I.P “Johnny Hockey”

    Good morning hockey world,

    Unfortunately we all woke up this morning to the tragic news that star winger of the Columbus Blue Jackets (formerly Calgary Flames) Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed as they were bicycling on County Route 551 in New Jersey and were struck by a car. The brothers were back in their hometown of Salem, NJ for their sister Katie’s wedding in Philadelphia which was supposed to be today. It has been reported that the driver has been arrested and is suspected of driving under the influence.

    I was in complete and utter shock to hear the news when I opened up my phone to our TXHT group chat to see that Johnny Gaudreau had tragically passed away. Gaudreau has been one of my favorite players to watch as he was quite a highly skilled playmaker despite his small frame. Being that he was from my home state of New Jersey also had its appeal and made me a fan of him as well. He was famously known going back to his college days at Boston College and throughout the National Hockey League as “Johnny Hockey”. In college, Gaudreau helped Boston College win a NCAA national title and won two consecutive Hockey East player of the year awards while also winning the Hobey Baker award as the NCAA’s best ice hockey player back in 2014. When he made it to the NHL, Gaudreau’s impact was made right away and was a Calder finalist in his rookie year back in 2015 for the Calgary Flames (before becoming a Columbus Blue Jacket in free agency back in 2022), being a multiple time NHL All Star, and winner of the Lady Bang trophy for being the most sportsmanlike player back in 2017. He has also represented Team USA on the international stage at multiple World Championship tournaments at the junior and professional level as well. Johnny Gaudreau played in 763 games and recorded 243 goals with 500 assists for a total of 743 total points in the National Hockey League.

    We all as hockey fans will miss watching “Johnny Hockey” dazzle us with his amazing hockey sense and skills out there on the ice. I still remember to this day the amazing play he made for Boston College in the NCAA title game in his freshman year no less to help seal the victory for his team and the championship. Off the ice, Johnny was an even more amazing person who was popular throughout the league and helped many charitable causes. Included below is a statement from both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames on his passing for whom both teams Gaudreau played for in the NHL. To pay tribute to him, here are some of Johnny Gaudreau’s best highlights which will include his famous play he made in the NCAA title game. R.I.P Johnny Hockey, we will miss you!

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  • Washington Capitals Acquire Andrew Mangiapane in Trade

    Washington Capitals Acquire Andrew Mangiapane in Trade

    As we prepare for the 2024 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals would acquire forward Andrew Mangiapane from the Calgary Flames.

    A week after the Caps made their first big move of the offseason when they traded goaltender Darcy Kuemper for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, General Manager Brian MacLellan would continue to make moves as he would trade Colorado’s 2025 second round pick (from the Lars Eller trade) to the Flames for forward Andrew Mangiapane.

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    The Player

    Mangiapane made his debut with Calgary during the 2017-18 season where he would play ten games, but would not record any points. Then during the 2018-19 season Mangiapane would play in 44 games for his rookie season and record eight goals and five assists for 13 points. He would then record 32 points in both the shortened 2019-20 (17g, 15a) and 2020-21 (18g, 14a) seasons. In what would be his first full NHL season, Mangiapane would play in all 82 games and record a career high 35 goals and 20 assists for also a career high 55 points.

    Then in the past two seasons, Mangiapane would crack 40 points as he would record 17 goals and 26 assists in 2022-23, and 14 goals and 26 assists in 2023-24. Mangiapane would also be a combined +39 his past three seasons. Overall in 417 games played, Mangiapane has 109 goals and 106 assists for 215 points.

    In the playoffs, Mangiapane has appeared in the playoffs three times with the Flames where he has played in a combined 27 games, and has recorded six goals and six assists for 12 points.

    The Contract

    Mangiapane will be entering the final year of a three year contract that he signed in the summer of 2022. His salary cap hit will be $5.8 million, and as part of the trade, the Flames did not retain any salary, so the Caps will be on the hook for the full amount during the 2024-25 season. Mangiapane’s deal also carries a Modified No Trade Clause where he needs to submit an 8 team no trade list. Mangiapane will be an unrestricted free agent when the 2024-25 season has concluded.

    Overall Thoughts

    Overall, I love this trade. Mangiapane is someone I’ve always liked on the Flames, and is someone who has also brought good fantasy value for those that do Fantasy Hockey. I can see that the change of scenery will be good for Mangiapane, and he is someone that you can plug in the middle six part of the lineup. I also wouldn’t be surprised if he gets some looks on the powerplay and penalty kill as well. I’m very interested to see how Spencer Carbery will utilize him this upcoming season.

    Also, this goes without saying, but I’d probably expect Mangiapane to wear 88 this season, but we’ll see.

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  • Devils Make Their β€œMark”strom

    Devils Make Their β€œMark”strom

    In the midst of the Stanley Cup final still going on, we have a pre-offseason splash of a trade that went down today between the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames. Jacob Markstrom is on his way to the Garden State to become the Devils number one goalie in between the pipes after agreeing to to waive his no trade clause. This is a previously rumored trade that has been in discussion between the two teams heading up to the trade deadline that didn’t come into fruition until today.

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    New Jersey is sending defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first round draft pick that is top ten lottery protected in exchange for Markstrom. The Calgary Flames are also retaining slightly over thirty percent of Markstrom’s salary in this trade as well. Below is an announcement from the Devils with details of the trade and my reaction to Markstrom becoming a Devil:

    NJ Devils trade announcement

    Scott’s take

    This was a trade the New Jersey Devils had to and wanted to make going back to the trade deadline. Goaltending besides health was a HUGE problem for the team. Vitek Vanecek (who was eventually traded to San Jose) & Akira Schmid last season in particular demonstrated they were not the answer in goal for the team going forward. Getting Markstrom to pair with Jake Allen who was acquired at the deadline turns what once was a weakness now into a strength. There’s no doubt about who the number one goalie is anymore as we’ve all seen what Jacob Markstrom can do in net and is a former Vezina trophy finalist. Allen is a great backup with plenty of experience and has won a Stanley Cup previously with the St. Louis Blues. I’m looking forward to seeing a more stabilized & well performing goalie tandem in New Jersey.

    As for what the Devils are giving up, they are losing Kevin Bahl who’s starting to figure out what it takes to be a reliable and dependable NHL defenseman. Bahl can be a tough, mean, and nasty defender to play against who has great size to use to his advantage. On the other hand, the Devils have plenty of upcoming defense prospects who are ready to play with plenty of talent. As they say, you have to give something to get something.

    Now to the draft pick. The fact New Jersey was able to hold onto this years number ten overall pick and lottery protect next years first rounder are great signs. I anticipate the Devils using this years pick to either acquire a top six forward or top four defenseman. This gives them the flexibility to go out and make a big move to help improve the team and get them back into the playoffs. By protecting next yearβ€˜s pick, it definitely helps because next year’s draft is supposed to be really deep with a very good prospect pool.οΏΌ Overall, this trade is a win win for the New Jersey Devils. Stay tuned as the offseason heat will get turned up soon after the Stanley Cup has been awarded.

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  • Calgary Flames Battle Turmoil

    Calgary Flames Battle Turmoil

    2022-23

    Record: 38-27-17 (93 pts) – 5th in Pacific

    Playoffs: Did Not Qualify

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    Key Losses

    Tyler Toffoli (F – NJ), Michael Stone (D – Retired), Milan Lucic (F – BOS), Darryl Sutter (Head Coach), Brad Treliving (General Manager)

    Key Additions

    Yegor Sharangovich (F), Jordan Oesterle (D), Ryan Huska (Head Coach), Craig Conroy (General Manager)

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    The Calgary Flames had a record of 38-27-17, earning a total of 93 points. They finished 5th in the Pacific division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

    Blake Coleman will look to help the embattled Calgary Flames battle turmoil and return to the Stanley cup Playoffs. - Phot Courtesy of the Calgary Flames
    Blake Coleman will look to help the embattled Calgary Flames battle turmoil and return to the Stanley cup Playoffs. – Phot Courtesy of the Calgary Flames

    Necessary Changes

    After having such a disappointing season the Flames brass felt it was time for a change. Brad Treliving let his contract expire so the Flames could get a new general manger with a fresh vision. Along with that move Darryl Sutter would be fired as head coach. After an extensive search, Craig Conroy would be named the new general manager. With Conroy as general manager, he would hire Ryan Huska as the Flames new head coach.

    Under the coaching of Sutter, there were indications that some players on the Calgary Flames roster were experiencing unhappiness.

    With the Flames’ decision to part ways with Sutter and hire a new head coach, Huska, the organization is aiming to bring a fresh perspective and potentially alleviate any unhappiness that may have existed. The hope is that the coaching change will create a positive atmosphere, allowing the players to perform at their best and propel the team towards success in the upcoming season.

    As the Calgary Flames battle through turmoil, Jacob Markstrom will look to bounce back after a disappointing 2022-23 season. - Photo Courtesy of the Calgary Flames
    As the Calgary Flames battle through turmoil, Jacob Markstrom will look to bounce back after a disappointing 2022-23 season. – Photo Courtesy of the Calgary Flames

    Looking to Bounce Back

    Bounce back seasons are crucial for Jacob Markstrom, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Nazem Kadri. Each player had a disappointing performance in the previous season and will be looking to regain their form and contribute significantly to their respective teams.

    Markstrom had a challenging 2022-23 season. After a strong showing in the previous year, expectations were high for Markstrom. In 2021-22 Markstrom would record an impressive 37-15-9 with a 2.22 GAA and .922 save percentage with nine shutots. However, he struggled with consistency and his performance fell short of expectations. Markstrom will need to regain his confidence and showcase his skills as one of the top goaltenders in the league. The Flames will heavily rely on his abilities to provide stability between the pipes and give them a chance to compete for a playoff spot. Especially with young netminders Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf waiting in the wings.

    Huberdeau also experienced a somewhat underwhelming season. After recording 30 goals and 85 assists for 115 points in 2021-22 with the Florida Panthers, he would then put up 15 goals and 40 assists for 55 points in his first season with the Flames. If Huberdeau rediscovers his scoring touch and elevates his game, it will significantly boost the Flames’ chances of success and make them a formidable force in the league.

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  • 2022-23 Team Preview – Calgary Flames

    2022-23 Team Preview – Calgary Flames

    2021-22

    Record: 50-21-11 111p (1st in Pacific)

    Playoffs: Lost in Semi-Finals to EDM

    Key Losses

    F – Johnny Gaudreau (CLB), D – Erik Gudbranson (CLB), F – Calle Jarnkrok (TOR), F – Matthew Tkachuk (Trade – FLA), F – Sean Monahan (Trade – MON)

    Key Additions

    F – Kevin Rooney, F – Jonathan Huberdeau, D – MacKenzie Weegar, F – Nazem Kadri

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    2022-23 Preview

    After falling in the second round to the Edmonton Oilers the Calgary Flames had a shake up that will either make them falter, or make them better. Gone are Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, and in are Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and MacKenzie Weegar. With Huberdeau, his 115 point season will replace Gaudreau’s 115 points, and while Kadri will step into the second line center role he is a slight step down from Matthew Tkachuk. However, in all of the moves that were done, the addition of Weegar to the blue line strengthened the Flames defense.

    Jacob Markstrom will look to have another strong season after being nominated for the Vezina Trophy this past season, and Dan Vladar will look to keep the Flames in games when he is in relief. The Flames though will need to be better defensively in front of Markstrom and Vladar as they did take a step back offensively, and they’ll need to be better defensively especially against high scoring teams like the Edmonton Oilers.

    The Flames will be a playoff team once again, but the question for them is how will they rebound from losing both Gaudreau and Tkachuk, and how well will Huberdeau, Kadri, and Weegar get acclimated to the Flames locker room to guarantee success in Calgary.

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  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Vancouver Canucks v. Washington Capitals – 1230p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadWAS Home

    The Washington Capitals fall to the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in the shootout on Hockey Fights Cancer Day. TXHT Recap

     

    Calgary Flames v. Philadelphia Flyers – 1p EST Start Time

    CAL RoadPHI Home

    In Philadelphia the Flyers look to cool the Calgary Flames, and after a scoreless first period the Flyers would strike in the second period with a Jakub Voracek tally to take the 1-0 lead. then in the third period Andrew Mangiapane would tie the game at one for the Flames, however, Kevin Hayes would strike late in the third period to retake the lead for the Flyers. But the Flames would not stay down as Elias Lindholm would strike for his 11th of the season to tie the game at two and send the game to overtime. After a scoreless extra frame, it would be Matthew Tkachuk scoring the lone goal of the shootout to secure the 3-2 victory.

     

    Arizona Coyotes v. Los Angeles Kings – 4p EST Start Time

    ARI RoadLA Alt

    In Los Angeles the Arizona Coyotes look to topple the Kings, and in the first period while on the powerplay Phil Kessel would strike to give the Coyotes the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Anze Kopitar would strike on the powerplay for the Kings to tie the game at one, but Lawson Crouse would retake the lead for the Coyotes with his fifth of the season. Then in the third period Christian Fischer would score for the Coyotes to take the 3-1 lead, but Nikolai Prokhorkin would score for the Kings, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Coyotes would take the 3-2 victory.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Colorado Avalanche – 7p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadCOL Home

    In Colorado the Toronto Maple Leafs would explode for four goals against the Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon would score 31 seconds into the game to take the lead, but the Leafs would get their goals from Nick Shore, Auston Matthews, Tyson Barrie (PPG), Kasperi Kapenen to take the 4-1 lead. Then in the second period the Avalanche would chip away at the deficit with an Andre Burakovsky powerplay goal, and then in the third period the Avalanche would get a goal from Valeri Nichushkin to cut the deficit to one. However, The Leafs would get a goal from Zach Hyman with one second left in the game to take the 5-3 victory.

     

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Winnipeg Jets – 7p EST Start Time

    CLB RoadWIN Home

    In Winnipeg the Jets would face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a tightly contested matchup. In the first period the Jackets would strike first with a Pierre-Luc Dubois powerplay goal, but Blake Wheeler would strike to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Seth Jones (PPG) and Gustav Nyquist (PPG) would both strike for the Jackets, but Nikolaj Ehlers and Mathieu Perreault would keep the game tied up as they enter the second intermission. Then in the third period with less than two minutes left in regulation Andrew Copp would strike to give the Jets the 4-3 victory.

     

    Minnesota Wild v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    MIN RoadBOS Home

    In Boston the Bruins would play host to the Minnesota Wild, and in the first period it would be the first to strike with a Jason Zucker powerplay goal. Then in the second period Victor Rask and Eric Staal (PPG) would score for the Wild, but Jake DeBrusk and Brad Marchand would score for the Bruins. Then in the third period Kevin Fiala would grow the Wild’s lead back to two, but the Bruins would comeback with two goals from David Krejci (EVS and PPG) to tie the game up at four and send the game to overtime. In overtime Torey Krug would score to complete the comeback as the Bruins downed the Wild 5-4.

     

    New York Rangers v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

    NYR RoadMON Home

    In Montreal the Canadiens would blow one against the New York Rangers. In the first period the Canadiens would get two goals from Max Domi and a goal from Artturi Lehkonen to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Then in the second period Shea Weber would strike to grow the lead to four, but the Rangers would start to mount the comeback as Filip Chytil, Pavel Buchnevich, and Brendan Lemieux would all strike to cut the Canadiens lead to one. Then in the third period Lehkonen would get his second of the game to give the Canadiens the two goal lead, but Artemi Panarin, Lemieux’s second of the game while shorthanded, and a Jacob Trouba tally would complete the comeback as the Rangers would defeat the Canadiens 6-5.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadTB Alt

    The Tampa Bay Lightning played host to the Anaheim Ducks, and in the first period Brayden Point would get the Lightning on the board first, but then while shorthanded Derek Grant would score for the Ducks to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Rickard Rakell would score for the Ducks, but the Lightning would get goals from Nikita Kucherov, a powerplay tally from Point for his second of the game, and from Pat Maroon to take a 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Anthony Cirelli (PPG) and Ondrej Palat (PPG) would score to give the Lightning the 6-2 victory.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

    DET RoadNJ Home

    Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Scott’s Recap

     

    Florida Panthers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

    FLA RoadCAR Alt

    In Carolina the Hurricanes would take on the Florida Panthers. In the first period both teams would trade goals as the Hurricanes would get goals from Brett Pesce and Martin Necas, and Aaron Ekblad and Brian Boyle would score for the Panthers. Then in the second period Dougie Hamilton would score to give the Hurricanes the 3-2 lead, and Andrei Svechnikov would score his 11th of the season to secure the 4-2 victroy for the Hurricanes.

     

    Nashville Predators v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

    NAS RoadSTL Alt

    In St. Louis the Nashville Predators would pounce on the Blues in the first period as they would get goals from Filip Forsberg, Mattias Ekholm, and Colton Sissons, but the Blues would get a goal as Klim Kostin would score his first of the season to cut the Predators lead to two. Then after a scoreless second period Alex Pietrangelo would strike on the powerplay for the Blues, but Calle Jarnkrok would secure the victory with the 4-2 win.

     

    Chicago Blackhawks v. Dallas Stars – 8p EST Start Time

    CHI RoadDAL Home

    In Dallas the Stars and Chicago Blackhawks would need the shootout to settle things. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Roope Hintz would strike for the Stars, and Olli Maatta would score for the Blackhawks. Then after two scoreless periods and a scoreless overtime it would be goals from Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin in the shootout to secure the 2-1 win for the Stars.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadVGK Home

    In Vegas the Golden Knights would spring a leak as the Edmonton Oilers came to town. In the first period Connor McDavid and Ethan Bear would score for the Oilers, but Cody Eakin would strike late in the period to trail by one. Then in the second period Markus Granlund would strike to give the Oilers their two goal lead back. However, shea Theodore would strike for the Knights to cut the deficit to one. Then in the third period the Oilers would get their two goal lead as McDavid would score his second of the game while on the powerplay, and secure the 4-2 victory for the Oilers.

     

    New York Islanders v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

    NYI RoadSJ Home

    In San Jose the Sharks and New York Islanders would do battle, and after a scoreless first period Marcus Sorensen would strike first for the Sharks. However, Casey Cizikas would strike less than three seconds later to tie the game at one for the Islanders. Then after a scoreless third period this game would require overtime, and it would be Logan Couture striking to give the Sharks the 2-1 victory.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 21st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 21st, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Thursday, November 21st, 2019

     

    News:

     

    Game Recaps:

    Buffalo Sabres v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

    BUF RoadBOS Home

    In Boston the Bruins would play host to the Buffalo Sabres. In the first period the Sabres would strike first as Rasmus Ristolainen would score on the powerplay, but Brad Marchand would score later in the period to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Marchand would score his second of the game on the powerplay to give the Bruins the 2-1 lead. In the third period David Pastrnak would strike on the third period, but Brandon Montour would score for the Sabres. However, the Bruins would hold on to win 3-2.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

    ANA RoadFLA Home

    In Florida the Anaheim Ducks look to tame the Panthers, and in the first period it would be the Ducks striking first as Max Jones would net his third of the season. Then in the second period Nick Ritchie, Rickard Rakell (PPG), and Ondrej Kase would score to take the 4-0 lead, but the Panthers would strike late as Brett Connolly would net back to back goals to cut the Panthers deficit to two. Then in the third period the Panthers would force overtime as Aaron Ekblad and Dominic Toninato would score to tie the game at four, and come overtime, it would be Ekblad scoring his second of the game to secure the 5-4 comeback victory.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Islanders – 7p EST Start Time

    PIT RoadNYI Alt

    On Long Island the Pittsburgh Penguins look to defeat the New York Islanders, and early in the first period Evgeni Malkin would score his fourth of the season to take the 1-0 lead, but the Islanders would strike as Scott Mayfield would score with less than five minutes left in the period. In the second period Bryan Rust would score for the Penguins to regain the one goals lead, but on the powerplay Anthony Beauvillier would score to tie the game at two. In the third period both teams would score late in the period as Brock Nelson would strike on the powerplay for the Islanders, and then Patric Hornqvist would score with 30 seconds left in the period to force overtime. Then in overtime Nelson would strike his second of the game to give the Islanders the 4-3 victory.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p EST Start Time

    PHI RoadCAR Home

    In Carolina the Philadelphia Flyers look to calm the Hurricanes’ storm, and in the first period the Hurricanes would strike first with goals from Sebatian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen (PPG) to take the 2-0 lead, but the Flyers would strike back with goals from Claude Giroux and Ivan Provorov (PPG) to tie the game at two. In the second period Morgan Frost would score while shorthanded to give the Flyers the 3-2 lead, and then in the third period Linus Wallmark would tie the game at three. However, Giroux would score his second of the game to retake the lead, and Kevin Hayes would get the empty netter to secure the 5-3 victory.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

    DET RoadCLB Home

    In Columbus the Blue Jackets would take on the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period Alexandre Texier would strike first for the Jackets, but lat in the period Tyler Bertuzzi would strike to tie the game at one. Then in the second period Cam Atkinson would score on the powerplay for the Jackets, but the Wings would get goals from Filip Hronek and Luke Glendening (SHG) to take a 3-2 lead into the second intermission. Theni n the third period the Wings would get another goal from Bertuzzi, but the Jackets would get goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand (PPG), Boone Jenner, and Eric Robinson to take the 5-4 victory.

     

    Calgary Flames v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

    CAL RoadSTL Heritage

    The St. Louis Blues break out the old school 90’s jerseys as they host the Calgary Flames. The Blues would strike first in the first period with a Zach Sanford tally. Then in the second period Oskar Sundqvist and David Perron (PPG) would strike to grow the Blues lead to three. Then in the third period Sundqvist would score his second of the game and Vince Dunn would score to secure the 5-0 victory for the Blues.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

    VAN RoadNAS Home

    In Nashville the Vancouver Canucks would get goals from six different goal scorers to tame the Predators. In the first period the Predators would strike first as Ryan Johansen would score for the 1-0 lead, but the Canucks would get goals from Elias Pettersson (PPG) and Tyler Graovac (PPG) to take the 2-1 lead. In the second period Calle Jarnkrok would strike on the powerplay for the Predators, but the Canucks would get goals from JT Miller (PPG), Brock Boeser (PPG), and Bo Horvat (PPG) to take a commanding 5-2 lead. Then in the third period Matt Duchene would score for the Predators, but Tanner Pearson would score while shorthanded to give the Canucks the 6-3 victory.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Minnesota Wild – 8p EST Start Time

    COL RoadMIN Home

    In Minnesota the Wild would survive the Colorado Avalanche. After a scoreless first period, Cale Makar would score back to back goals for the Avalanche, but the Wild would strike earlier on a Mats Zuccarello powerplay goal, and a Jordan Greenway tally to have the game go into the intermission tied at two. Then in the third period Jason Zucker would score the lone tally of the period to give the Wild the 3-2 victory.

     

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

    TB RoadCHI Home

    In Chicago the Tampa Bay Lightning would strike against the Blackhawks. In the first period Mikhail Sergachev would score his first of the season to give the Lightning the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period both teams would score for a combined five goals. The Blackhawks would get their goals from Brent Seabrook and Dylan Strome, but the Lightning would get goals from Anthony Cirelli, Brayden Point, and Cedric Paquette to take the 4-2 victory.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

    WIN RoadDAL Home

    In Dallas the Stars would play host to the Winnipeg Jets. After a scoreless first period the Stars would erupt for three goals as Mattias Janmark, Jason Dickinson, and Radek Faksa, but the Jets would get on the board with a Kyle Connor tally as the Stars took a 3-1 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Patrik Laine and Luca Sbisa would get on the board for the Jets, but Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin would strike for the Stars to secure the 5-3 victory.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Arizona Coyotes – 9p EST Start Time

    TOR RoadARI Alt

    The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the Sheldon Keefe era in Arizona as they took on the Coyotes. In the first period Tyson Barrie would score his first as a Leaf to give the Leafs the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Pierre Engvall would score his first goal while shorthanded for the 2-0 Leafs lead. Then in the third period Auston Matthews would score his 15th of the season to grow the Leafs lead to three. Vinnie Hinostroza would score for the Coyotes, but the Leafs would hold on for the 3-1 victory.

     

    San Jose Sharks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

    SJ RoadVGK Home

    In Vegas the Golden Knights rekindle their rivalry with the San Jose Sharks. After a scoreless first period Timo Meier would score his sixth of the season to give the Sharks the 1-0 lead. In the third period, the Knights would force overtime with a Brayden McNabb tally. Then in overtime it would be Logan Couture scoring his fourth of the season to secure the 2-1 victory for the Sharks.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings – 1030p EST Start Time

    EDM RoadLA Home

    In Los Angeles the Kings would play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and the Kings would dominate in the first period as Tyler Toffoli, Anze Kopitar, and Jeff Carter would all score to give the Kings the 3-0 lead. Then in the second period the Oilers would get on the board with a Connor McDavid tally, but that would be all the Oilers would score as Michael Amadio would score to retake the Kings three goals lead late in the second, and in the third period Tyler Toffoli would score on the powerplay for his second of the game and give the Kings the 5-1 victory.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Minnesota Wild v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

    MIN RoadBUF Home

    In Buffalo the Sabres would look to take down the Minnesota Wild, however the Wild would look to tame the Sabres as they would get two goals in the first period from Zach Parise (ESG and PPG). Then in the second period Jonas Brodin would make it 3-0 for the Wild. In the third period the Sabres would get on the board with Brandon Montour’s first of the season, but Jason Zucker would seal the dwal with his sixth of the season to give the Wild the 4-1 victory.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Florida the Philadelphia Flyers would strike first as Travis Sanheim would get the Flyers on the board with his second of the season, but the Panthers would respond with goals from Colton Sceviour and Brett Connoly to take the 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Then in the second period Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau would extend their lead to three, but Morgan Frost would score his first career NHL goal in his first NHL game to cut the deficit to two. However, in the third period Mike Hoffman would score to secure the Panthers the 5-2 victory over the Flyers.

     

    Boston Bruins v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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    In New Jersey the Boston Bruins would schalack the Devils as Matt Grzelcyk and David Pastrnak would score two goals each, and Connor Clifton would round out the scoring for the Bruins. Blake Coleman would score the lone goal for the Devils. Brad Marchand would record three assists and David Krejci would have two assists in the Bruins 5-1 victory. Scott’s Recap

     

    New York Islanders v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Pittsburgh the Penguins would get the jump on the New York Islanders when Bryan Rust (PPG) and Brandon Tanev would score to take the 2-0 lead in the first period. Then in the second period Anthony Beauvillier and Brock Neslon would score for the Islanders, but Tanev would score his second of the game to regain the lead for Pittsburgh. In the third period Jake Guentzel would score on the powerplay to grow the Penguins to two, but the Islanders would get goals from Josh Bailey and Ryan Pulock to force overtime, and Brock Nelson would score his second of the game to secure the 5-4 victory.

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Columbus Blue Jackets would strike early and often as they would down the Montreal Canadiens. In the first period Eric Robinson would strike for the Jackets, but Artturi Lehkonen would tie the game for the Canadiens. Then in the second period Joel Armia would give the Canadiens the lead, but Pierre-Luc Dubois would score the first of four unanswered goals to tie the game going into the second intermission. In the third period Emil Bermstrom, Boone Jenner (PPG), and Dubois (second of the game) would all score to give the Blue Jackets the 5-2 victory.

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Detroit Red Wings – 730p EST Start Time

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    The Detroit Red Wings looks to take down the visiting Ottawa Senators. In the first period the Senators would strike first as Anthony Duclair would score his eighth of the season, but the Wings would get goals from Robby Fabbri and Valtteri Filppula (SHG) to take a 2-1 lead. Then in the second period Duclair would score his second of the game, and then Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Brady Tkachuk would score to take the 4-2 lead. Anthony Mantha would score for the Red Wings in the third period, but the Senators would hold on to win 4-3.

     

    Tampa Bay Lightning v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Pat Maroon’s homecoming to St. Louis since winning the Stanley Cup last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning would fall to the Blues. Anthony Cirelli would score on the powerplay for the Lightning, but the Blues would respond with three unanswered goals as David Perron would score shorthanded in the second period, and in the third period Oskar Sundqvist and Jaden Schwartz would both score shorthanded goals to take the 3-1 victory.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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    The Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators would play a tightly contested matchup as the Jets would take the road victory with goals from Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers as they defeated the Predators 2-1. The Predators lone goal would come from Nick Bonino.

     

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p EST Start Time

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    The Carolina Hurricanes came into Chicago with a surge as Martin Necas would score in the first period to take the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Andrei Svechnikov and Nino Niederreiter would score to take the 3-0 lead into the third period. However, the Blackhawks would find their stride in the third as Erik Gustafsson and Connor Murphy would score to cut their deficit to one, but the Hurricanes would hold on as Sebastian Aho would score into the empty net for the 4-2 victory.

     

    Vancouver Canucks v. Dallas Stars – 830p EST Start Time

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    In Dallas the Stars would shine over the the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie Benn would score a pair of goals for the Stars, and Taylor Fedun, Miro Heiskanen, Justin Dowling, and Corey Perry would all strike to give the Stars the 6-1 victory. Bo Horvat would score the lone goal for the Canucks.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Calgary Flames – 9p EST Start Time

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    The Colorado Avalanche would continue their dominance over the Calgary Flames as they would win a tightly contested matchup on the road. In the first period Andre Burakovsky would score back to back goals to give the Avalanche the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Vladislav Kamenev would grow the lead to three. However, the Flames would get a second period goal from Derek Ryan, and a third period tally from Andrew Mangiapane to cut the deficit to one, but the Avalanche would hold on to win 3-2.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vegas after a scoreless first period Cody Glass would score a second period powerplay goal to give the Golden Knights the 1-0 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then in the third period the Leafs would respond with goals from Jason Spezza and Zach Hyman (PPG), the Knight would get goals from Tomas Nosek, Mark Stone, and Cody Eakin to take the 4-2 victory.

     

    Edmonton Oilers v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Edmonton Oilers would score three goals in the first period as Markus Granlund, Zack Kassian, and Jujhar Khaira would all score for the Oilers, however, Kevin Lebanc would score for the Sharks to trail the Oilers 3-1 going into the first intermission. James Neal would tally for the Oilers in the second period, and in the third period Connor McDavid would seal the deal as the Oilers would defeat the Sharks. Barclay Goodrow would score for the Sharks in the third as they fell to the Oilers 5-2.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 17th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 17th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Sunday, November 17th, 2019

     

    Game Recaps:

    Calgary Flames v. Vegas Golden Knights – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Vegas Golden Knights would put out the Calgary Flames with a six goal performance that would see the Knights explode for four goals in the third period to secure the 6-0 victory. The Knights would get goals from Paul Stastny, Max Pacioretty, Cody Eakin, Mark Stone, and a pair of goals from William Karlsson, who would score the first goal and last goal of the game.

     

    Buffalo Sabres v. Chicago Blackhawks – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Chicago Blackhawks would play host to the Buffalo Sabres, and the Blackhawks would get a two goal effort from rookie Kirby Dach as they would route the Sabres 4-1. Jack Eichel would score his fifth goal of the weekend for the Sabres while Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews would score the other two goals for the Blackhawks. The win would mark the fourth straight victory for the Blackhawks as they go two games over .500.

     

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  • NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 16th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 16th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 16th, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Washington Capitals recalled forward Travis Boyd and goaltender Vitek Vanecek. The Capitals also assigned goaltender Ilya Samsonov and defensman Tyler Lewington to Hershey.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Carolina Hurricanes v. Minnesota Wild – 2p EST Start Time

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    In Minnesota the Wild would take the Carolina Hurricanes to overtime. In the first period the Hurricanes would get goals from Joel Edmundson and Brock McGinn, then in the second perios a goal from Warren Foegele. However, in the second period the Wild would light the lamp three times as Luke Kunin, Zach Parise (SHG), and Carson Soucy to tie the game at three. Then after a scoreless third period it would be Andrei Svechnikov netting his ninth of the season to secure the 4-3 victory for the Hurricanes.

     

    Vegas Golden Knights v. Los Angeles Kings – 4p EST Start Time

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    The Los Angeles Kings would play host to the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period the Kings would net two goals by Blake Lizotte (SHG) and Drew Doughty (PPG) to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period Nikolai Prokhorkin would socre his first NHL goal for the Kings, but the Knights would strike for three goals in the second as Max Pacioretty, Jonathan Marchessault, and William Karlsson would all score to tie the game at three. However, in the third period Jeff Carter would score the lone goal of the period to secure the 4-3 victory for the Kings.

     

    Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – 4p EST Start Time

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    In Edmonton Oilers play host to the Dallas Stars and in the first period Dallas would strike first with a Jason Dickinson marker. However, the Oilers would respond with goals from Jujhar Khaira and Leon Draisaitl to take the 2-1 lead. In the second period Miro Heiskanen would strike for the Stars, but Khaira would score his second of the game, and Ethan Bear would score his third of the season on the powerplay to grow the Oilers lead to 4-2. In the third period the Stars would tie things up as Blake Comeau and Tyler Seguin would score to tie the game, and in overtime Jamie Benn would net the winner to complete the comeback and secure the 5-4 victory.

     

    Calgary Flames v. Arizona Coyotes – 4p EST Start Time

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    In Arizona the Coyotes would cool off the Calgary Flames as they would get second period goals from Derek Stepan and Carl Soderberg to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Lawson Crouse would net his fourth of the season to secure the 3-0 victory for the Kachina clad Coyotes.

     

    Winnipeg Jets v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 4p EST Start Time

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    In Tampa Bay the Winnipeg Jets would make the Lightning pay for their horrible third jerseys that they wore. In the first period both teams would trade goals as Mathieu Perreault would strike first for the Jets, and then Victor Hedman would tie the game at one for the Lightning. In the second period Jack Roslovic and Nikolaj Ehlers (PPG) would score for the Jets to grow their lead to two.In the third period the Lightning would get goals from Steven Stamkos and Anthony Cirelli, but a late Kyle Connor tally would secure the 4-3 victory for the Jets.

     

    Washington Capitals v. Boston Bruins – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Washington Capitals would dominate the Boston Bruins throughout the game, but would require the shootout to earn the 3-2 victory. TXHT Recap

     

    Ottawa Senators v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Buffalo it would be the Jack Eichel show against the Ottawa Senators. The Senators would get goals from Anthon Duclair (PPG) and Tyler Ennis, but it would be Jack Eichel scoring all four goals for the Sabres as they would go to win 4-2.

     

    New Jersey Devils v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p EST Start Time

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    Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Scott’s Recap

     

    New York Rangers v. Florida Panthers – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Florida the Panthers and New York Rangers would trade goals int he first two periods of their game against each other. In the first period Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin would score for New York while Mike Hoffman (PPG) and Evgenii Dadonov (PPG) would score for the Panthers. Then in the second period everything would get decided as Tony DeAngelo would score for the Rangers, but the Panthers would get goals from Brett Connolly and Dadonov (second of the game) to secure the 4-3 victory.

     

    New York Islanders v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Philadelphia the Flyers would look to down the New York Islanders. In the first period the Flyers would get goals from Sean Couturier and Ivan Provorov (PPG) to take the 2-0 lead. Then in the second period the Flyers would strike again with an Oskar Lindbolm tally. However, the Islanders would strike three times in overtime as Anthony Beauvillier would tally two goals and Mathew Barzal would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at three. Then in the shootout Barzal would seal the deal as the Islanders defeat the Flyers 4-3.

     

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Pittsburgh Penguins would light up the Toronto Maple Leafs for their Hockey Fights Cancer night. The Penguins would get goals from Jake Guentzel, Evgeni Malkin, Dominik Kahun (x2), Jared McCann, and Bryan Rust (SHG) to take the victory over the Leafs. The Leafs lone goal would come from Jason Spezza in their 6-1 defeat to the Penguins.

     

    Anaheim Ducks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p EST Start Time

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    In St. Louis the Blues would take on the Anaheim Ducks. In the first period the Ducks would get goals from Ryan Getzlaf and Derek Grant. then in the second period Grant would score his second of the game for the Ducks, but Vince Dunn would strike for the Blues. Then in the third period Grant would complete the hat trick as the Ducks would go on to defeat the Blues 4-1.

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    Chicago Blackhawks v. Nashville Predators – 8p EST Start Time

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    In Nashville the Chicago Blackhawks would tame the Predators. In the first period the Blackhawks would get goals from Erik Gustafsson and Dominik Kubalik. Then in the second period the Blackhawks would pile on with goals from Brent Seabrook and David Kampf. In the third the Predators would get a pair of goals from Roman Josi, but the Blackhawks would get three more goals from Patrick Kane and a pair from Alexander Nylander to take the 7-2 victory.

     

    Colorado Avalanche v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p EST Start Time

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    In Vancouver the Canucks would don the infamous Black Skate jerseys against the Colorado Avalanche. In the first period Pierre-Edouard Bellemare would strike first for the Avalanche, but Adam Gaudette would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one on the powerplay. Then in the second period Nathan MacKinnon would strike on the powerplay, and Nazem Kadri would score his seventh of the season to grow Colorado’s lead to two, but Gaudette would score his second of the game on the powerplay to cut the deficit to one. In the third period Andre Burakovsky would score to retake the two goal lead. Β The Canucks would stay in the fight though as late in the third Alexander Edler would score to get the Canucks within one of tying the game, and then with the goalie pulled Brock Boeser would score to tie the game at four to send the game to overtime. However, in overtime the Avalanche would pull off the victory with MacKinnon’s second of the game.

     

    Detroit Red Wings v. San Jose Sharks – 1030p EST Start Time

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    In San Jose the Sharks would get the jump on the Detroit Red Wings as Kevin Labanc would get the Sharks on the board in the first period. Then in the second period Andreas Anthanasiou and Taro Hirose would get the Wings on the board, but the Sharks would respond in kind with goals from Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Erik Karlsson (PPG) to retake their lead. Then in the third Anthanasiou would score his second of the game to tie the game at three. Then in the shootout Kevin Lebanc wouls socre the lone tally to give the Red Wings the 4-3 victory.