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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Werenski Earns Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Werenski Earns Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 18th through 24th.

    First Star – Zach Werenski (D – CLB)

    • Werenski topped defensemen and shared the League lead among all players with seven points (2-5β€”7) in three games to propel the Blue Jackets (9-9-2, 20 points) to a perfect week. He bookended the week with one assist in both a 5-1 win against the Boston Bruins Nov. 18 and a 5-4 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes Nov. 23 (highlighted by skating a season-high 4.75 miles in the contest). In between, Werenski posted 2-3β€”5 (including the overtime winner) in a 7-6 triumph versus the Tampa Bay Lightning Nov. 21 to match the franchise record for points in one game and become the first Columbus defenseman with a five-point performance. Werenski’s sixth career overtime goal (all w/ CBJ) also moved him into a tie for second place in Blue Jackets history, behind only Seth Jones (8). The 27-year-old Werenski – who has 3-7β€”10 during an active five-game assist/point streak dating to Nov. 15 – shares the team lead with 20 points through 20 total appearances this season (6-14β€”20). He also paces the League in time on ice per game (26:05) and ranks among the top NHL defensemen in shots on goal (2nd; 76), goals (t-2nd; 6), points (t-2nd; 20), power-play goals (t-4th; 2), assists (t-6th; 14), power-play points (t-6th; 8) and power-play assists (t-9th; 6).
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    Second Star – Mikko Rantanen (RW – COL)

    • Rantanen also tied for the League lead with 2-5β€”7 in three games as the Avalanche (12-9-0, 24 points) completed an unblemished week. He notched two assists in a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Nov. 18, then scored the tying power-play goal in a 2-1 comeback win versus the Washington Capitals Nov. 21. Rantanen capped the week with 1-3β€”4, highlighted by the decisive goal, in a 7-4 triumph against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers Nov. 23. It marked his 24th career four-point performance and second of the season (also Nov. 13 vs. LAK: 3-1β€”4). The 28-year-old Rantanen, who will represent Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, sits fourth in the NHL with 14-18β€”32 through 21 total contests in 2024-25. He also places among this season’s League leaders in game-winning goals (t-3rd; 4), goals (t-4th; 14), power-play goals (t-6th; 5), power-play points (t-6th; 11) and assists (t-8th; 18).
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    Third Star – Joseph Woll (G – TOR)

    • Woll stopped 54 of the 56 shots he faced, going 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .964 save percentage and one shutout as the Maple Leafs (13-6-2, 28 points) extended their winning streak to four games dating to Nov. 13 to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. He earned his second career shutout (also Nov. 21, 2021 at NYI: 20 SV) with 31 saves – including 16 in the second period – in a 3-0 triumph against the Vegas Golden Knights Nov. 20. Woll then denied 23 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club Nov. 24. The 26-year-old Woll owns a 5-2-0 record through seven total appearances this season, leading NHL goaltenders (minimum: 7 GP) with a 2.00 goals-against average and ranking eighth with a .921 save percentage.
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  • NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Makar Dominates for Top Honors

    NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Makar Dominates for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of October 2025.

    First Star – Cale Makar (D – COL)

    • Makar (4-15β€”19 in 11 GP) became the second defenseman in NHL history – following Bobby Orr in 1973-74 (8-16β€”24 in 15 GP w/ BOS) – to post a season-opening point streak of at least 11 games, sharing the League lead in points and helping the Avalanche complete a 5-6-0 month (10 points). Makar also topped the October leaderboard in assists (15), power-play assists (8) and power-play points (t-9), while ranking 10th in total time on ice (269:51). He produced six multi-point performances, capped by 1-1β€”2 while celebrating his 26th birthday Oct. 30 vs. TBL, and reached the 350-point mark in his 322nd NHL contest (Oct. 22 at SEA: 0-2β€”2) – making him the third-fastest blueliner in League history to hit the milestone behind only Orr (306 GP) and Paul Coffey (319 GP). Makar, the 2021-22 James Norris Memorial Trophy winner and a finalist in each of the past four seasons, has totaled 90-265β€”355 through 326 career NHL appearances. His average of 1.09 points per game is the second-highest among defensemen in League history (minimum: 200 GP), trailing just Orr (1.39).
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    Second Star – Kyle Connor (LW – WIN)

    • Connor (9-8β€”17 in 10 GP) also collected points in each of his October appearances, setting a franchise record for the longest season-opening point streak while propelling the Jets to the top of the NHL standings via a 9-1-0 month (18 points) – highlighted by an eight-game winning streak to begin the campaign. He started 2024-25 by becoming the first player in League history to score in seven straight season-opening contests (Oct. 9 at EDM) and closed the month by becoming the fifth Jets/Thrashers player – and second-fastest (541 GP), after Ilya Kovalchuk (500 GP) – to reach the 500-point milestone. Connor additionally placed among the October leaders in game-winning goals (t-1st; 3), power-play goals (t-1st; 4), goals (t-3rd; 9) and shots on goal (t-12th; 40). The 2021-22 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner finished the month with four straight multi-point outings (a first in his career), including his seventh career four-point performance (Oct. 28 vs. TOR: 2-2β€”4) and a three-point effort – capped by the decisive goal – in his native Michigan (Oct. 30 at DET: 1-2β€”3).
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    Third Star – Kirill Kaprizov (LW – MIN)

    • Kaprizov (5-13β€”18 in 9 GP) paced the NHL with 2.00 points per game, finding the score sheet in eight of his nine contests to lift the Wild to a 6-1-2 month (14 points) while leading or co-leading the team in goals, assists, points and plus/minus (+8). The 2020-21 Calder Memorial Trophy winner also ranked among the top October players in multi-point games (t-1st; 7), assists (t-3rd; 13), points (t-3rd; 18), power-play assists (t-7th; 5) and power-play points (t-9th; 6). Kaprizov, who placed second among League forwards in average time on ice (22:49), set a career high with six consecutive multi-point performances to close the month (Oct. 15-29: 4-10β€”14) – matching a franchise record established by Mats Zuccarello from Jan. 14-28, 2022 (4-9β€”13). The 27-year-old is averaging 1.21 points per game since entering the NHL in 2020-21 (165-183β€”348 in 287 GP), sitting among League leaders in that span in power-play goals (5th; 59), goals (6th; 165), overtime goals (t-6th; 8), points (10th; 348), power-play points (t-11th; 123) and game-winning goals (t-16th; 23).
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    Fourth Star – Mark Baumann (Fan – NJ)

    • GEICO and the NHL have launched the β€œNHL Fourth Star presented by GEICO,” a fan appreciation program that recognizes one dedicated hockey fan alongside the NHL’s monthly β€œThree Stars” players. This month’s β€œFourth Star” is passionate and longstanding New Jersey Devils fanΒ Mark Baumann. Mark hails from Sandyston, N.J., and has been a Devils season-ticket holder since 1986.Β Click hereΒ to watch a video on Mark’s Devils fandom.
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  • Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    It is with sad news today that we have learned of the passing of former Washington Capitals forward Chris Simon.

    Simon, who was born in Wawa, Ontario, Canada, was drafted into the NHL 25th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Draft, but would be part of the infamous Eric Lindros trade to the Quebec Nordiques that would also see Peter Forsberg, Steve Duchesne, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, and a pair of draft picks go to Quebec.

    Simon would shift over to Colorado when the Nordiques relocated to Denver in 1995 to become the Avalanche. During their first season in Colorado, Simon and the Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup in 1996. Then on November 2nd, 1997, Simon would be traded to the Capitals with Curtis Leschyshyn for Keith Jones and a pair of draft picks. Simon would play an integral part for the Capitals as he would be a part of the 1997-98 team that would make their first ever Stanley Cup Final appearance.

    In his seven years with the Capitals Simon would record career highs in goals (29 – 1999-2000), assists (20 – 1999-2000), and points (49 – 1999-2000). On November 1st, 2002 Simon would be traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, and after that he would go on to play for the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild.

    Simon would end his NHL career in 2007-08 as a member of the Wild. Simon would go on to play in 15 NHL season that would see him play in 864 games with 144 goals and 161 assists for 305 points. Simon would also amass 1,824 penalty minutes.

    TXHT would like express our condolences to Simon’s family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time. Simon was 52 years old.

  • Colorado Avalanche Look to Overcome Injuries

    Colorado Avalanche Look to Overcome Injuries

    The Colorado Avalanche look to overcome the injuries that did in their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff run as they enter the 2023-24 season.

    2022-23

    Record: 51-24-7 (109 pts) – 1st in Central

    Playoffs: Lost to Seattle in First Round

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    Key Losses

    Evan Rodrigues (F – FLA), JT Compher (F – DET), Alex Newhook (F – MON), Denis Malgin (F – UFA), Lars Eller (F – PIT), Erik Johnson (D – BUF), Gabriel Landeskog (F – Injury)

    Key Additions

    Ryan Johansen (F), Jonathan Drouin (F), Miles Wood (F), Ross Colton (F), Fredrik Olofsson (F)

    2023-24 Preview

    The Colorado Avalanche had a strong 2022-23 season, finishing with a record of 51-24-7 and accumulating 109 points. They secured the top spot in the Central Division. However, their playoff run was cut short as they were defeated by the Seattle Kraken in the First Round.

    Alexander Georgiev was impressive in his first season as a starter, and will be looked to as the Colorado Avalanche look to overcome the injuries that did in their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff run as they enter the 2023-24 season. - Picture Courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche
    Alexander Georgiev was impressive in his first season as a starter, and will be looked to as the Colorado Avalanche look to overcome the injuries that did in their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff run as they enter the 2023-24 season. – Picture Courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche

    Overcoming Injuries

    Throughout the season, the Avalanche showcased their skill and talent on the ice, and they did it without their captain Gabriel Landeskog. On top of that, the Avalanche was one of the most banged up teams in the NHL during the 2022-23 season. They would lose more man games than almost any other team in the League.

    Despite the loss of their captain and being banged up for the majority of the season, the Avalanche were still a dominant presence in their division. However, they would fall to the Seattle Kraken in seven games in the first round.

    Mikko Rantanen would record 55 goals and 105 points for new career highs last season, and he will look to do the same as the Colorado Avalanche look to overcome the injuries that did in their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff run as they enter the 2023-24 season. - Picture Courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche
    Mikko Rantanen would record 55 goals and 105 points for new career highs last season, and he will look to do the same as the Colorado Avalanche look to overcome the injuries that did in their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff run as they enter the 2023-24 season. – Picture Courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche

    Moving Forward

    Going into the 2023-24 season the Avalanche will still be without Landeskog, who will miss the entire season, but they were able to make some solid additions during the offseason. The Avalanche would shore up the center position with the additions of Ryan Johansen and Ross Colton. They would also add wingers Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood. Wood, who will add some grit to the fourth line, and Drouin, who will be more of a restoration project, both look to contribute to the Avalanche’s success.

    Looking ahead to the 2023-24 season, the Avalanche have a promising outlook. With their strong roster and potential impact players, they have the potential to have another successful season on the ice.

    Read our other 2023-24 Team Previews: ANA, ARI, BOS, BUF, CAL, CAR, CHI

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  • Team Preview – Colorado Avalanche

    Team Preview – Colorado Avalanche

    2021-22

    Record: 56-19-7 119p (1st in Central)

    Playoffs: 2022 Stanley Cup Champions

    Key Losses

    G – Darcy Kuemper (WAS), F – Nicolas Aube-Kubel (TOR), F – Andre Burakovsky (SEA), Nico Sturm (SJ), D – Jack Johnson (CHI), F – Nazem Kadri (CAL)

    Key Additions

    G – Alexander Georgiev

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    2022-23 Preview

    After years of being unable to get past the second round with their core group, the Colorado Avalanche finally made it back to the promised land as they would be a dominant 16-4 in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs to claim their third Cup in franchise history, and first under the Joe Sakic management regime. Going into the 2022-23 season the Avs will look to defend their title as Stanley Cup champions, and will be doing it with a fairly in tact lineup to do it.

    On offense both Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky would leave town for Calgary and Seattle respectively, while bottom six players Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Nico Sturm would also depart, but when looking at the Avs depth chart they are still loaded down the middle and on the wings. One positive on the wings is that there will be healthy competition amongst their prospects that will be looking to make it into the Avs lineup.

    On defense journeymen Jack Johnson and Ryan Murray would leave, but the Avs were able to re-sign Josh Manson and still have a very strong young group led by Cale Makar that will be the backbone for the Avalanche for years to come. The only question will be in net for the Avs. Gone is Darcy Kuemper, who signed with Washington, and in come Alexander Georgiev from the New York Rangers. Georgiev is getting another opportunity to prove himself as a starting goaltender while Pavel Francouz will start as the backup, but could very well take over the starting spot too (after all, he did go 6-0 in the 2022 playoffs).

    The Avs are going to be a team to beat once again, and will be fun to watch again this season.

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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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 Three Stars of the Week for Nov. 11th – 17th

    NHL Three Stars of the Week for Nov. 11th – 17th

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 11th through 17th.

     

    First Star – Connor McDavid (C, Edmonton Oilers)

    • McDavid would lead all skaters with 10 points (3 goals and 7 assists) in three games played for the Oilers. On November 12th, McDavid would open up his week with an assist against San Jose, then on November 14th he would record his sixth career hat trick, along with three assists for a career high of six points against Colorado. Then on November 16th, McDavid would record three assists against Dallas to close the week.

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    Second Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C, Colorado Avalanche)

    • MacKinnon ranked second in goals (4) in three games for the Avalanche last week. To start his week MacKinnon would factor in all four goals (2 goals and 2 assists) in the Avalanche’s 4-0 victory on November 12th against Winnipeg. Then on November 16th he would record 2 goals and an assist against Vancouver to end the week.

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    Third Star – Keith Yandle (D, Florida Panthers)

    • Yandle would record multiple point games in all three games he appeared in for the Panthers and would lead all defensemen with 8 points (1 goal and 7 assists) for the week. On November 12th, Yandle would open his week with a three point (1 goal and 2 assists) against Boston. Then on November 14th against Winnipeg he would record two assists, and on November 16th against the New York Rangers, Yandle would record three assists to close out the week.

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    *All Graphics courtesy of the NHL.

     

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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.