NHL Game Reviews OCT 23-24

 Game Reviews OCT 23-24

New York R 3 Ottawa 2 Final

The Rangers shock Ottawa by scoring 3 goals in 3:20 in the 3rd period to continue their winning ways. Chris Kreider had a goal (4) and assist, while Ryan Lindgren (1) and Barclay Goodrow (2) also scored for the Rangers. Alex Georgiev made 26 saves on 28 shots. The Rangers were 1/4 on the power play, and also had 45 hits and 26 shots, and they extended their winning streak to 4 games and point streak to 5. Ottawa had the only lineup changes as Parker Kelly and Victor Mete replaced injured Shane Pinto and Michael Del Zotto. Nick Paul (2) and Josh Norris (2) both scored for the Senators. Matt Murray made 22 saves on 23 shots before being injured and Anton Forsberg took over letting in 2 goals on 3 shots in relief. Ottawa was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 33 hits and 28 shots. 

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OTT: vs WAS OCT 25th 4:00

NYR: vs CAL OCT 25th 4:00

Calgary 4 Washington 3 Final/OT

Calgary gave up 3 unanswered goals to Washington but squashed their comeback with Elias Lindholm’s hat trick goal as the OT winner. Elias Lindholm had a hat trick (4,5 and 6), Johnny Gaudreau had 2 assists, while Andrew Mangiapane (3) also scored for the Flames. Dan Vladar made 22 saves on 25 shots and added a assist in the OT win. Elias Lindholm (6G-0A-6P) has a four game point streak. Calgary was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 27 shots, and have a three game point streak. Each team didn’t have a lineup change. Alex Ovechkin had a goal (5) and assist, while Evgeny Kuznetsov (4) and Martin Fehervary (1) who scored his first NHL goal also scored for the Capitals. Vitek Vanacek let in 3 goals on 13 shots before being pulled and was replaced by Ilya Samsonov who made 13 saves on 14 shots in the OT loss and relief. Alex Ovechkin (5G-5A-10P) has a five game point streak, Tom Wilson (0G-6A-6P) has a four game point streak. Washington was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 25 shots and extended their point streak to five games.

Next Game 

CAL: at NYR OCT 25th 4:00

WAS: at OTT OCT 25th 4:00

Minnesota 4 Anaheim 3 Final/OT

In a back and forth game that saw three lead changes the Wild get the last laugh as Hartman keeps Minnesota win streak alive with the OT winner. Brandon Duhaime’s (1) first NHL goal, Jared Spurgeon (1), Jon Merrill (1), and Ryan Hartman (2) all scored for the Wild. Cam Talbot made 21 saves on 24 shots in the OT win. Marcus Foligno (2G-2A-4P) has a four game point streak. Minnesota was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 36 shots, and also extended their winning streak to four games. Anaheim had the lone lineup change as Maxime Comtois replaced Sonny Milano. Richard Rakell scored twice (3 and 4), Ryan Getzlaf and Hampus Lindholm each had 2 assists, while Troy Terry (2) also scored for the Ducks. John Gibson made 32 saves on 36 shots in the OT Loss. Kevin Shattenkirk’s 5 game point streak ended but Troy Terry (2G-4A-6P) has a 4 game point streak. Anaheim was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 10 hits and 24 shots, and have lost 4 of their last 5 and are on a 3 game losing streak. 

Next Game 

ANA: vs WIN OCT 26th 7:00

MIN: vs NAS OCT 24th 3:00

Carolina 5 Columbus 1 Final

Vincent Trocheck’s two goal and three point night helps Carolina continue their season opening win streak. Vincent Trocheck had 2 goals (1 and 2) and a assist, Jordan Staal had a goal (1) and assist, Andrei Svechnikov had two assists, while Sebastian Aho (3) and Jesper Fast (3) also scored for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 27 saves on 28 shots in the win. Andrei Svechnikov (4G-3A-7P),

Sebastian Aho (3G-3A-6P) and Teavu Teravainen (2G-4A-6P) all have 4 game point streaks. Carolina was 3/6 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 33 shots, and extended their winning streak to 4 games. Neither team had any lineup changes. Bonne Jenner (4) was the lone goal scorer for the Blue Jackets. Jonas Korpisalo made 28 saves on 33 shots in the loss. Patrick Laine (2G-4A-6P) has a 5 game point streak. Columbus was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 28 shots.

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CAR: vs TOR OCT 25th 4:00

COLU: vs DAL OCT 25th 4:00

New Jersey 2 Buffalo 1 Final/OT

New Jersey comes back and rookie goalie Nico Daws got his first NHL goal win to help Jersey down Buffalo. Nico Hischier (1) and Pavel Zacha (2) both scored for the Devils. Nico Daws made 24 saves on 25 shots in his first career NHL win. New Jersey was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 39 shots, and have won three of their first four games. New Jersey had the only lineup change as Marian Studenic and Ty Smith replaced Mason Geertsen and Christian Jaros. Dylan Cozens (1) was the lone goal scorer for the Sabres. Dustin Tokarski made 37 saves on 39 shots in the loss. Buffalo was 1/2 on the power play, and also 30 hits and 25 shots.

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NJ: vs CAL OCT 26th 4:00

BUF: vs TB OCT 25th 4:00

Montreal 6 Detroit 1 Final

Montreal came out on fire and creamed the Red Wings with six goals that not only gets them their first win of the season but end their losing streak. Mathieu Perreault got a hat trick (1,2 and 3), Ben Chiarot (1) and Christian Dvorak (1) each had a goal and assist, Jonathan Drouin and Sami Niku each had 2 assists, while Mike Hoffman (1) also scored for the Canadiens. Jake Allen made 26 saves on 27 shots in the win. Montreal was 1/4 was on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 24 shots, and ended their 5 game losing streak. Each team had lineup changes for Detroit Carter Rowney and Troy Stecher replaced Tyler Bertuzzi and Filip Hronek, while for Montreal Sami Niku replaced Chris Wideman. Dylan Larkin (2) was the lone goal scorer for the Red Wings. Thomas Greiss let in 5 goals on 17 shots and was replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic who stoped all 6 shots he faced and Montreal has a EN. Detroit was 1/3 on the power play and also had 15 hits and 27 shots.

Next Game 

DET: at CHI OCT 24th 4:00

MON: at SEA OCT 26th 7:00

Florida 4 Philadelphia 2 Final

Jonathan Huberdeau’s 2 goal and 3 point game helps lift Florida to a victory over Philly and continues their season opening win streak. Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice (1 and 2) and added a assist, while Sam Reinhart (2) and Owen Tippett (1) also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves on 29 shots in the win. Florida was 1/7 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 31 shots, and also extended their season opening win streak to five games. The only lineup change was for Philadelphia as Nick Seeler replaced injured Ryan Ellis. Claude Giroux (3) and Cam Atkinson (4) were the Flyers goal scorers. Carter Hart made 27 saves on 30 shots in the win. Cam Atkinson (4G-1A-5P) and Claude Giroux (3G-1A-4P) each have four game point streaks. Philadelphia was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 29 shots.

Next Game

FLO: vs ARI OCT 25th 4:00

PHI: at EDM OCT 27th 7:00

Winnipeg 6 Nashville 4 Final

Stastny’s two goals and Schmidt’s 3 assists help Winnipeg to send Nashville to yet another loss. Nate Schmidt had 3 assists, Paul Stastny scored twice (1 and 2), Pierre Luc Dubois (4) and Kyle Connor (6) each had a goal and a assist, Neal Pionk had 2 assists, while Adam Lowry (1) and Kristen Vesalainen (1) who scored his first NHL goal also scored for Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves on 30 shots in the win. Pierre Luc Dubois (4G-2A-6P) has a 4 game point streak. Winnipeg was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 29 shots. Nashville had the only lineup change as Ben Harpur and Philippe Myers replaced Matthew Benning and Mark Borowiecki. Nick Cousins had a goal (1) and 2 assists, Thomas Novak had 3 assists, Philip Tomasino had a goal (2) and a assist, while Colton Sissons (1) and Roman Josi (2) also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 23 saves on 29 shots in the win. Nashville was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 30 shots and have also lost 4 of their first five games.

Next Game

NAS: at MIN OCT 24th 3:00

WIN: at ANA OCT 26th 7:00

Pittsburgh 7 Toronto 1 Final 

Pittsburgh puts up a converted touchdown on the Maple Leafs and Chase Campbell even though they were sorely banged up in this game. Marcus Pettersson had a goal (1) and 2 assists, Drew O’Connor scored twice (2 and 3), Evan Rodrigues (3) and Mike Matheson (1) each had a goal and assist, Kasperi Kapanen and Danton Heinen each had 2 assists, while Jason Zucker (2) and Brian Boyle (2) also scored for Pittsburgh. Tristan Jarry made 28 saves on 29 shots in the victory. Pittsburgh was 1/5 on the power play and also had 33 hits and 33 shots, and extended their point streak to five games. Each team had lineup changes for Toronto Timothy Liljegren replaced Travis Dermott while for Pittsburgh Jeff Carter and Kris Letang who are both on COVID protocol were replaced by Sam Lafferty and Mark Friedman. Jason Spezza (3) was the lone goal scorer for the Maple Leafs. Jack Campbell let in 5 goals on 21 shots before getting pulled after the second as Michael Hutchinson made 10 saves on 12 shots in relief. Toronto was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 29 shots, and are now on a three game losing streak.

Next Game 

PIT: vs TB OCT 26th 4:00

TOR: at CAR OCT 25th 4:00

Colorado 4 Tampa Bay 3 Final/SO

In a game where Tampa Bay never lead for a minute the Avalanche kept the Bolts down to stop their slid and win in OT. Nathan Mackinnon had a goal (1) and 2 assists, Gabriel Landeskog had a goal (2) and a assist, Cale Makar had 2 assists, Mikko Rantanen (3) also scored in regulation while Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog all scored in the shootout. Darcy Kuemper made 29 saves on 32 shots in the victory. Mikko Rantanen (3G-2A-5P) is on a four game point streak. Colorado was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 32 hits and 27 shots, and Colorado ended a three game losing streak. The only lineup change was for Colorado as Jaycob Megna replaced Martin Kaut. Steven Stamkos had a goal (4) and assist, Mathieu Joseph (1) and Brayden Point (2) also scored in regulation while Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos each scored in the shootout. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves on 27 shots in the loss. Tampa Bay was 0/3 on the power play and also had 43 hits and 32 shots.

Next Game

COL: vs VGK OCT 26th 5:00

TB: at BUF OCT 25th 4:00

St.Louis 7 Los Angeles 3 Final 

David Perron has a hat trick and 4 points and Tory Krug’s 3 point game help St.Louis down Los Angeles and keep their winning streak intact. David Perron had a hat trick (3.4 and 5) and a assist, Tory Krug had 3 assists, Vladimir Tarasenko and Brayden Schenn both had 2 assists, while Ivan Barbashev (3), Jake Neighbours (1) who got his first NHL goal, Ryan O’Reilly (2) and James Neal (1) also scored for the Blues. Jordan Binnington made 32 saves on 35 shots in the victory. Ryan O’Reilly (2G-2A-4P), Jordan Kyrou (2G-6A-8P) and Ivan Barbashev (3G-1A-4P) all have four game point streaks. St.Louis was 4/7 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 40 shots, and have a four game winning streak. Each team had one lineup change for St.Louis Kyle Clifford replaces Brandon Saad who is in COVID protocol, while Los Angeles had Olli Maatta replaced Drew Doughty who is injured. Alex Edler had 2 assists, while Alex Iafallo (1), Dustin Brown (2), and Carl Grundestrom (1) all scored for Los Angeles. Cal Peterson made 33 saves on 40 shots in the loss. Los Angeles was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 7 hits and 35 shots, and have lost  four of their first five games.

Next Game 

LA: at ST.L OCT 25th 5:00

ST.L: vs LA OCT 25th 5:00

New York I 3 Arizona 0 Final 

Sorokin gets a nice shutout and Nelson gets two points to send Arizona to yet another loss. Brock Nelson had a goal (2) and a assist, while Anthony Beauvillier (2) and Cal Clutterbuck (2) also scored for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin has a 26 saves shutout for in the victory. New York I was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 37 hits and 24 shots. Each team had lineup changes for New York I a healthy Jean Gabriel Pageau replaced Kiefer Bellows and for Arizona Travis Boyd and Dysin Mayo we’re replaced by Liam O’Brien and Victor Soderstrom. Arizona was shutout for the first time this season. Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves on 24 shots in the loss. Arizona was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 26 shots, and are on a five game losing streak. 

Next Game 

ARI: at FLO OCT 25th 4:00

NYI: at VGK OCT 24th 7:00

Vancouver 4 Seattle 2 Final

On what was a special night as the Kraken played their first ever home game the Canucks spoiled that by beating the Kraken. Bo Horvat scored twice (2 and 3), Connor Garland had a goal (3) and assist, J.T Miller has 2 assists, while Justin Dowling (2) also scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 29 saves on 31 shots in the victory. Connor Garland (3G-5A-8P) has a six game point streak. Vancouver was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 30 hits and 26 shots. Seattle had the only lineup change as Calle Jarnkrok replaced Ryan Donato. Vince Dunn (1) and Mark Giordano (1) both scored for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer made 22 saves on 25 shots in the loss and Vancouver added a EN. Seattle was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 33 hits and 31 shots, and have lost five of their first six games. 

Next Game

SEA: vs MON OCT 26th 7:00

VAN: vs MIN OCT 26th 7:00

Boston 4 San Jose 3 Final

Boston went up early and staved off a late come back attempt to knock down the Sharks giving San Jose their first loss of the season. Brad Marchand (4), David Pastrnak (2), and Derek Forbort (1) all had a goal and assist, Patrice Bergeron had 2 assists, while Jake DeBrusk (2) also scored for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 23 saves on 26 shots in the win. Brad Marchand (4G-3A-7P) and David Pastrnak (2G-3A-5P) both have four game point streaks. Boston was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 34 shots, and Boston has won three of four to open the season. Each team had lineup changes for San Jose Alex Barbanov and Jonah Gadjovich replaced William Eklund and Lane Pederson, while for Boston Oskar Steen, Jack Studnicka, and Connor Clifton replaced injured forwards Craig Smith, and Anton Blidh as well as John Moore. Jasper Weatherby (2), Tomas Hertl (2), and Timo Meier (3) all scored for the Sharks. Adin Hill was pulled after giving up 4 goals on 14 shots and was replaced by James Reimer who stoped all 20 shots he faced in relief. Logan Couture (3G-5A-8P) and Timo Meier (3G-5A-8P) both have five game point streaks. San Jose was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 26 shots, and their four game winning streak ended.

Next Game 

BOS: at FLO OCT 27th 4:00

SJ: at NAS OCT 26th 5:30

Nashville 5 Minnesota 2 Final

Roman Josi’s 4 points and Connor Ingram winning his debut lead to Nashville handing Minnesota their first loss of the season. Roman Josi (3) had a goal and 3 assists, Matt Duchene had 3 assists, Ryan Johansen scores twice (2 and 3), Filip Forsberg had a goal (2) and assist, while Tanner Jeannot (2) also scored for the Predators. Connor Ingram made 33 saves on 35 shots in the victory. Nashville was 2/6 on the power play, and also had 7 hits and 29 shots. Nashville was the only ream with a lineup change as Mark Borowiecki and Matthew Benning replaced Philippe Myers and Ben Harpur. Nick Bjugstad (1) and Nico Sturm (1) both scored for Minnesota. Kaapo Kahkonen made 24 saves on 29 shots in the loss. Minnesota was 0/5 on the power play, and also had 9 hits and 35 shots, and their 4 game winning streak ended. 

Next Game 

MIN: at VAN OCT 26th 7:00

NAS: vs SJ OCT 26th 5:30

Detroit 6 Chicago 3 Final

The young rookie Lucas Raymond paves the way for Detroit by getting a hat trick to give them the win as Chicago continues their shaky start. Lucas Raymond has a hat trick (2,3 and 4) and a assist, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal (6) and 2 assists, Dylan Larkin had 3 assists, Mitchell Stephens had 2 assists, while Carter Rowney (1) and Vladislav Namestnikov (3) also scored for the Red Wings. Alex Nedeljkovic made 32 saves on 35 shots in the win. Detroit was 1/8 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 37 shots. Each team had lineup changes for Detroit Tyler Bertuzzi replaced Givani Smith, while for Chicago Patrick Kane, Jujhar Khaira, and Riley Stillman who are all in COVID protocol as well as Mackenzie Entwistle were replaced by Reece Johnson, Philip Kurashev, Adam Gaudette, and Ian Mitchell. Jonathan Toews had 2 assists, while Tyler Johnson (1), Dominik Kubalik (3) and Henrik Borgstrom (1) all scored for the Blackhawks. Marc Andre Fleury made 31 saves on 37 shots in the loss. Chicago was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 41 hits and 35 shots, and are on a six game losing streak.

Next Game

CHI: vs TOR OCT 27th 4:30

DET: at WAS OCT 27th 4:00

New York I 2 Vegas 0 Final 

The Islanders got a early goal and held off the Golden Knights and Ilya Sorokin has gone back to back games with a shutout. Josh Bailey had a goal (1) and assist, while Matthew Barzal (3) also scored for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin has a 42 save shutout in the win. The Islanders were 0/2 on the power play, and also had 44 hits and 26 shots, and have a four game point streak. Vegas was the only team that had lineup changes as Jake Leschyshyn and Daniil Miromanov who played in his first NHL game replaced Nolan Patrick and Alec Martinez. Vegas was shutout for the first time this season. Robin Lehner made 24 saves on 26 shots in the loss. Vegas was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 42 shots, and Vegas is on a four game losing streak.

Next Game

VGK: at COL OCT 26th 5:00

NYI: at NAS OCT 30th 10:30