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  • Pittsburgh Penguins Look to Regain Form

    Pittsburgh Penguins Look to Regain Form

    The Pittsburgh Penguins look to regain form as they enter the 2023-24 season with the goal of going back to the playoffs.

    2022-23

    Record: 40-31-11 (91 pts) – 5th in Metropolitan

    Playoffs: Did Not Qualify

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    Key Losses

    Mikael Granlund (F – SJ), Jan rutta (D – SJ), Jeff Petry (D – MON), Casey DeSmith (G – VAN), Jason Zucker (F – ARI), Brian Dumoulin (D – SEA), Josh Archibald (F – TB), Ron Hextall (General Manager, Brian Burke (President of Hockey Ops)

    Key Additions

    Reilly Smith (F), Ryan Graves (D), Lars Eller (F), Noel Acciari (F), Matt Nieto (F), Kyle Dubas (President of Hockey Ops and General Manager), Erik Karlsson (D), Rem Pitlick (F)

    2023-24 Preview

    The Pittsburgh Penguins had a mixed season in 2022-23. They finished with a record of 40-31-11, earning a total of 91 points. This placed them in 5th position in the Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately, the Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs that year.

    Sidney Crosby is going look to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins as they look to regain form as they enter the 2023-24 season. – Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins

    Who steps up in net for the Penguins?

    Ultimately, to get to the promised land of the Stanley Cup Finals, you need solid goaltending throughout the playoffs.

    The goaltending situation in Pittsburgh for the upcoming 2023-24 season will be an area of intrigue and importance. After the departure of Casey DeSmith to the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins will rely on a new tandem to protect their net.

    Leading the way is Tristan Jarry, who had a solid season last year. Jarry played in 54 games, recording a 29-18-6 record, a 2.63 GAA, and a .917 save percentage. He demonstrated his ability to be a reliable starter and made some noteworthy saves throughout the season. However, consistency will be key for Jarry as he aims to solidify his position as the team’s primary goaltender.

    In the backup role, the Penguins brought in free agent signing Alex Nedeljkovic. Nedeljkovic is a young, seasoned goaltender with experience playing for the Detroit Red Wings. He is known for his competitiveness and ability to make timely saves. While he may not see as much playing time as Jarry, having a capable backup like Nedeljkovic is crucial to provide rest and support when needed.

    Overall, the goaltending situation in Pittsburgh appears promising. With Jarry as the starter and Nedeljkovic as the backup, the Penguins have a duo that can potentially provide stability and confidence in the crease. The team will rely on their performances to help them compete and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

    Kris Letang will have offensive support with the addition of Erik Karlsson as the Pittsburgh Penguins look to regain form as they enter the 2023-24 season. – Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins

    How will Erik Karlsson fare in the black and yellow?

    Erik Karlsson, the talented defenseman, is set to embark on his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After joining the team as a key addition in the offseason, there is much anticipation surrounding how Karlsson will perform in the black and yellow.

    Known for his smooth skating, offensive prowess, and exceptional puck-moving abilities, Karlsson has proven to be a valuable asset throughout his career. With two Norris Trophies to his name, he brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Penguins’ blue line.

    In Pittsburgh, Karlsson will have the opportunity to contribute to an already formidable defensive corps alongside the likes of Kris Letang. His ability to generate offense from the back end and his hockey IQ should complement the team’s offensive firepower, led by superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

    However, like any player, Karlsson may face challenges as he adjusts to a new system and teammates. It will be interesting to see how he integrates into the Penguins’ style of play and how quickly he can establish chemistry with his new teammates.

    Penguins fans are filled with anticipation and excitement as they eagerly await Karlsson’s debut in the black and yellow. If he can stay healthy and showcase his elite skills, there is no doubt that he has the potential to make a significant impact and contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.

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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Crosby Dazzles for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Crosby Dazzles for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 7th through 16th.

    First Star – Sidney Crosby (C – PIT)

    • Sidney Crosby would kick start the season with two goals and four assists for six points in two games played for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby would open the season with a goal and two assists in a 6-2 victory over Arizona on Oct. 13th, and then on Oct. 15th against Tampa Bay he would record another one goal and two assist game in another 6-2 victory. Crosby is entering his 18th season with the Penguins, which is the most in franchise history.
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    Second Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

    • Connor McDavid would strike for four goals and an assist for five points in two games played for the Edmonton Oilers. He would kick start his season on Oct. 12th with a hat trick and an assist to spark the Oilers to a 5-3 comeback victory over Vancouver. The hat trick would mark the first of the NHL season. Then on Oct. 15th McDavid would tally one goal in a 4-3 loss to Calgary.
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    Third Star – Jake Oettinger (G – DAL)

    • Jake Oettinger would go a perfect 2-0-0 for the Dallas Stars to start the season as he would record a 1.00 goals against average and a .968 save percentage in two games against the Nashville Predators. On Oct. 13th he would make 31 saves in a 4-1 victory, and then on Oct. 15th Oettinger would make 29 saves in a 5-1 victory.
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  • 2022-23 Team Preview – Pittsburgh Penguins

    2022-23 Team Preview – Pittsburgh Penguins

    2021-22

    Record: 46-25-11 103p (3rd in the Metropolitan)

    Playoffs: Lost in First Round to NYR

    Key Losses

    G – Louis Domingue (NYR), D – Mike Matheson (Trade – MON), D – John Marino (Trade – NJ)

    Key Additions

    D – Jeff Petry, F – Ryan Poehling, D – Ty Smith, G – Dustin Tokarski, D – Jan Rutta, F – Josh Archibald, F – Drake Caggiula

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    2022-23 Preview

    Well, this team could have looked a lot different if they had not re-signed Bryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. The hope here is that there is enough to keep the core together with C Sidney Crosby to chase after one more Stanley Cup championship. The only issue here is that Malkin, Letang, and Crosby are all reaching the latter parts of their careers and all three will be playing in their 17th season.

    The defence will look different as Mike Matheson was traded to Montreal for Jeff Petry and Ryan Poehling, and John Marino was shipped out to New Jersey for Ty Smith and a sixth round pick in next summer’s NHL Entry Draft.

    The bigger question is can the Penguins, who have the longest active postseason appearance streak at 16 straight seasons, advance past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season with a virtually similar team?

    The biggest question mark for this writer is at goaltending. Can Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith get over the demons in net and be the tandem that gets the Penguins far this season and far in the postseason? Only time will be able to tell.

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  • NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 22nd, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 22nd, 2019

     

    News:

    • The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled defenseman Christian Djoos, and re-assigned defenseman Tyler Lewington to Hershey of the AHL.

     

    Game Recaps:

    New Jersey Devils v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7p EST Start Time

    NJ RoadPIT Home

    In Pittsburgh the Penguins would play host to the New Jersey Devils. In the first period Dominik Kahun would strike for the Penguins to give the Penguins the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Taylor Hall would strike on the powerplay, but Jake Guentzel would score to retake the lead for the Penguins. Then in the third period the Penguins would get goals from Jared McCann and John Marino to pull the game out of reach for the Devils as the Penguins win 4-1. Scott’s Recap

     

    New York Rangers v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

    NYR RoadOTT Home

    In Ottawa the Senators take on the New York Rangers. In the first period the Senators would take a two goal lead early as Thomas Chabot would score 57 seconds into the game and then Logan Brown would score his first career NHL goal while on the powerplay, however, the Rangers would strike with a Jacob Trouba tally. In the second period the Senators would pick up where they got interrupted as Tyler Ennis and Anthiny Duclair (PPG would score to grow the Senators lead to three. After a scoreless third period, the Senators will hold on to defeat the Rangers 4-1.

     

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  • Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 11/22/19

    Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 11/22/19

     New Jersey Devils (7-10-4 18pts) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (12-7-4 28pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    The New Jersey Devils travel to the Keystone State for a quick road stop to take on Metropolitan divisional rivals in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Unfortunately for the Devils, The trend of poor defense has been playing this team all season so far continues tonight. Pittsburgh would score first as Dominik Kahun would score his sixth goal on the season. That would be the only goal of the period as the Pittsburgh Penguin would lead by a 1-0 score.

    In the second period, Taylor Hall would get the Devils on the board as he would score his third goal of the season on the power play. However, Jake Guentzel would score his 11th goal of the season to give the Penguins back their one goal lead. Pittsburgh going into the final period would take a 2-1 lead.

    Pittsburgh would strike twice in the third period,as they would get goals from Jared McCann & John Marino. The New Jersey Devils would lose by a final score of 4-1. Tomorrow night the Devils are back in action as they return back home to host the Detroit Red Wings.

     

    Lineups:

    New Jersey Devils

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins

     

    First Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1198035605407621121?s=21

     

    Second Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1198047253937688579?s=21

    https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1198053232817377280?s=21

     

    Third Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1198062878240202752?s=21

     

    Final Stats     NJ-1      PIT-4

    Shots:             37           41

    Hits:               32           32

    PP:                1/4           0/3

    Faceoffs:      54%        46%

     

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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

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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

    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

    PHI RoadFLA Home

    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

    BOS RoadNJ Home

    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

    NYI RoadPIT Home

    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

    MON RoadCLB Alt

    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

    OTT RoadDET Home

    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

    TB RoadSTL Home

    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

    WIN RoadNAS Home

    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

    CAR RoadCHI Home

    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

    VAN RoadDAL Home

    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

    COL RoadCAL Home

    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

    TOR RoadVGK Home

    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

    EDM RoadSJ Home

    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 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

    CAR RoadMIN Home

    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

    VGK RoadLA Alt

    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

    DAL RoadEDM Home

    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

    CAL RoadARI Alt

    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.

    https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1195908631457193985?s=20

     

    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.  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.

  • NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 15th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 15th, 2019

    NHL News and Notes from Friday, November 15th, 2019

     

    News:

    • In the NWHL, the Connecticut Whale have signed forward Elena Gualtieri for the 2019-20 season.

     

    • The Calgary Flames gave an update on defenseman TJ Brodie after the previous day’s episode. Per the team, Brodie is recovering and is out indefinitely at this time.

    https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1195381136983130113?s=20

     

    • The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Tyler Lewington from Hershey.

     

    Game Recaps:

    Boston Bruins v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p EST Start Time

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    In Toronto the Maple Leafs would play host to their heated rival Boston Bruins, and in the first period the Bruins would strike as Charlie Coyle would net his third of the season. Then in the second period Auston Matthews would tie the game with his 14th of the season. Then in the third season Brad Marchand would net a pair and Zdeno Chara would give the Bruins a commanding lead. Kasperi Kapanen would score for the Leafs, but it would not be enough as the Bruins would hold on for the 4-2 victory.

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. New Jersey Devils – 7p EST Start Time

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    Scott has your recap as the New Jersey Devils take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in a tightly contested matchup. Scott’s Recap

     

    Montreal Canadiens v. Washington Capitals – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Washington Capitals drop the first game of their weekend back to back as the Montreal Canadiens take the 5-2 victory at Capital One Arena. TXHT Recap

     

    St. Louis Blues v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p EST Start Time

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    The Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues did battle in Columbus as both teams would start off with trading goals in the first period as Vladislav Gavrikov would score his first goal of the season to give the Jackets the lead, but Mackenzie MacEachern would tie the game at one in the final minute of the first. Then in the second period Brayden Schenn would score on the powerplay to take the lead for the Blues, but in the third period Pierre-Luc Dubois would tie the game for the Jackets. In overtime Zach Werenski would score on the powerplay to secure the 3-2 victory for the Blue Jackets.

     

    Philadelphia Flyers v. Ottawa Senators – 730p EST Start Time

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    In Ottawa the Senators would get a two goal second period after Tyler Pitlick would give the Philadelphia Flyers the 1-0 first period lead. Both Tyler Ennis (PPG) and Filip Chlapik would score for the Senators to secure the 2-1 victory.

  • Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 11/15/19

    Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 11/15/19

    New Jersey Devils (6-8-4 16pts) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-2 22pts)

     

    Game Recap:

    After a crushing defeat on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators, the New Jersey Devils look to rebound tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins at “The Rock”. Devils center Travis Zajac would give his team a 1-0 lead. Jesper Bratt would make a pass towards the front of the net behind the goal line to give Zajac the opportunity to burry the shot behind Penguins goalie Matt Murray. After the first period, The Devils would take a 1-0 lead.

    In the second period, Blake Coleman would pick off a pass in his own defensive zone and take it down the other way and fire a shot at Penguins goalie Matt Murray. Coleman would follow the initial shot which Murray misplayed and put the puck in the back of the net. Coleman’s goal would be the only goal of the period for both teams. After two periods, the New Jersey Devils would take a 2-0 lead heading into the third and final period.

    New Jersey in the third period had to hold on against the Penguins as they threw everything they had at the Devils. Pittsburgh did pull within one goal as Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson would beat MacKenzie Blackwood upstairs with a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle. Fortunately for the Devils, they were able to hang on and get the 2-1 victory! Tomorrow night, the Devils go back on the road to take on the Montreal Canadiens.

     

    Lineups:

    New Jersey Devils

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1195487312886616064?s=21

     

    Pittsburgh Penguins

     

    First Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1195506862566912000?s=21

     

    Second Period Highlights

    https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/1195524629550575616?s=21

     

    Third Period Highlights

     

    Final        NJ-2       PIT-1

    Shots:      21           39

    Hits:        33           23

    PP:         0/2           0/3

    Faceoffs: 51.6%  48.4%

     

    Next Up: New Jersey Devils @ Montreal Canadiens 11/16/19 @ 7pm EST