NHL Game Reviews NOV 20th

 Game Reviews


Carolina 5 Los Angeles 4 Final

In a game that saw Carolina scores and LA answer four times before Necas got the game winner at the end of the Second as Carolina wins. Derek Stepan (3) and Sebastian Aho (8) both had a goal and assist, while Seth Jarvis (4), Jesper Kotkaniemi (3) and Martin Necas (4) all also scored for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 39 saves on 43 shots in the win and added a assist and had won three of his last four starts. Martin Necas (2G-3A-5P) has a four game point streak. Carolina was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 20 shots and and are on a four game winning streak. Carolina had the only lineup change as Derek Stepan replaced Steven Lorentz. Adrian Kempe scores twice (6 and 7), Brendan Lemieux had a goal (3) and a assist, Alex Edler had 2 assists, while Blake Lizzotte (1) also scored for the Kings. Cal Peterson made 15 saves on 20 shots and had his first regulation start loss since OCT 23rd. Los Angeles was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 43 shots and are on a three game losing streak. 

Next Game 

CAR: at SJ NOV 22nd 7:30

LA: vs ARI NOV 21st 7:00


New Jersey 5 Tampa Bay 3 Final

After falling to the Lightining 3-1 the devils scored four unanswered including the eventual game winner as Jersey downs Tampa. Yegor Sharangovich scored twice (1 and 2) and added a assist, Jonas Siegenthaler had 2 assists, while Dawson Mercer (6), Jimmy Vesey (4) and Tomas Tatar (2) all also scored for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood made 31 saves on 34 shots in the win and has only lost one regulation start in his first six games. New Jersey was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 27 shots and ended their three game losing streak. Both teams had lineup changes for New Jersey Alex Holtz replaced Jesper Boqvist and for Tampa Bay Fredric Claesson replaced Cal Foote. Jan Rutta had a goal (2) and a assist, while Victor Hedman (3) and Patrick Maroon (3) both also scored for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves on 26 shots in the loss, New Jersey added a EN, while Vasilevskiy lost for the first in four games. Alex Killorn had his five game point streak end, but Victor Hedman (2G-4A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Tampa Bay was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 34 shots and had their three game winning streak and nine game point streak ended. 

Next Game 

NJ: vs MIN NOV 24th 4:00

TB: vs MIN NOV 21st 2:00


Florida 5 Minnesota 3 Final

Frank Vatrano had a point on the first three Panther goals and Florida held off a late comeback as they win the battle of Division leaders. Frank Vatrano scored twice (5 and 6) and added a assist, Aaron Ekblad had 2 assists, Jonathan Huberdeau (6), Carter Verhaeghe (2) and Owen Tippett (4) all also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves on 39 shots in the win and has not lost a start in regulation yet this season. Jonathan Huberdeau (3G-2A-5P) and Aaron Ekblad (1G-4A-5P) both have four game point streaks. Florida was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 35 hits and 37 shots and are on a three game winning streak and five game point streak. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Joel Eriksson Ek (7) and Kirill Kaprizov (5) both had a goal and assist, while Marcus Foligno (6) and Ryan Hartman (9) both also scored for the Wild. Cam Talbot made 32 saves on 36 shots in the loss and Florida added a EN and Talbot has lost three of his last five starts. Minnesota was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 32 hits and 39 shots and have lost three of their last five games.

Next Game 

FLO: vs PHI NOV 24th 4:00

MIN: at TB NOV 21st 2:00


Boston 5 Philadelphia 2 Final

Derek Forbort is the hero of this game for Boston as he scored twice including the eventual game winner to help Boston defeat rival Philadelphia. Derek Forbort scored twice (3 and 4), Craig Smith (1) and David Pastrnak (5) both had a goal and assist, Jake DeBrusk had 2 assists, while Tomas Nosek (2) also scored for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 29 saves on 31 shots in the win and won his first start since OCT 30th. Brad Marchand (4G-9A-13P) extends his point streak to eight games, while David Pastrnak (3G-7A-10P) now has a six game point streak. Boston was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 33 hits and 44 shots and have a three game winning streak. Boston had the only lineup changes as Craig Smith and Curtis Lazar who are both now healthy as well as Mike Reilly replaced Oskar Steen, Karson Kuhlman and Connor Clifton. Derrick Brassard scored twice (3 and 4), who Calude Giroux added 2 assists for the Flyers. Martin Jones made 39 saves on 44 shots in the loss and has lost two consecutive starts. Philadelphia was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 31 shots and have lost three of their last four games.

Next Game 

BOS: vs CAL NOV 21st 4:00

PHI: at TB NOV 23rd 4:00


Pittsburgh 2 Toronto 0 Final 

Two first period goals and Jarry’s shutout help the Penguins get back to back wins over the Two East Canadian teams. Jake Guentzel (7) and Jeff Carter (4) were the two goal scorers for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry stoped all 26 shots he faced in the win and his second shutout of the season and second consecutive shutout. Jake Guentzel (4G-2A-6P) has a five game point streak. Pittsburgh was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 31 shots and have a point in six of their last nine games. Toronto had the only lineup change as Timothy Liljegren replaced Travis Dermott. Toronto was shutout for the first time this season. Jack Campbell made 29 saves on 31 shots in the loss and had his four game win starting streak end. Auston Matthews has his five game point streak end. Toronto was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 26 shots and had their five game winning streak end. 

Next Game 

PIT: at WIN NOV 22nd 5:30

TOR: at NYI NOV 21st 4:30


Calgary 5 New York I 2 Final 

In the first ever game at UBS Arena and the first home game for NYI they gat trounced losing big time to the Flames. Noah Hanafin had 3 assists, Andrew Mangiapane scored twice (13 and 14), Johnny Gaudreau had a goal (7) and a assist, while Trevor Lewis (1) and Brad Richardson (2) both also scored for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves on 36 shots in the win and has not had a regulation start lost in the last four games. Oliver Kylington’s five game point streak ended, but Elias Lindholm (1G-4A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Calgary was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 31 shots and have a five game point streak. The Islanders were the only team with lineup changes as Andy Andreoff, Richard Panik who made their season debuts as well as Robin Salo and Grant Hutton who made their NHL debuts replaced Anders Lee, Anthony Beauvillier, Andy Grenne and Adam Pelech who are all on the COVID list. Brock Nelson scored both (8 and 9) off the Islanders goals in today’s game. Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves on 29 shots and Calgary added two empty net goals in the loss while Semyon Varlamov has lost his first three starts of the season. New York I was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 36 shots and now have a five game losing streak.

Next Game 

CAL: at BOS NOV 21st 4:00

NYI: vs TOR NOV 21st 4:30


Montreal 6 Nashville 3 Final

Montreal jumped out to a surprising five goal lead after two but then Nashville scores three straight but it wasn’t enough as the Canadiens down the Predators. Tyler Toffoli has a goal (4) and 2 assists, Ryan Poehling scored twice (2 and 3), Autturi Lehkonen had a goal (1) and a assist, Jonathan Drouin and Chris Wideman both had 2 assists, while Christian Dvorak (3) and Brendan Gallagher (4) both also scored for the Canadiens. Sam Montembeault made 33 saves on 36 shots in the win and his first win with the Canadiens. Montreal was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 29 shots and ended their four game losing streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Montreal Chris Wideman replaced Michael Pezzetta and for Nashville Nick Cousins and Alex Carrier who are now both healthy replaced Thomas Novak and Philippe Myers. Matt Duchene had a hat trick (10,11 and 12), while Mikael Granlund and Ryan Johansen both added 2 assists for the Predators. Juuse Saros let in 5 goals on 19 shots and was pulled being replaced by David Riitich who stoped all 9 shots he faced in the loss and in relief and Montreal added a EN. Nashville was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 37 hits and 36 shots.

Next Game 

NAS: vs ANA NOV 22nd 5:00

MON: at WAS NOV 24th 4:00


Arizona 2 Detroit 1 Final/OT

With Detroit looking like they were headed for a win Arizona scored a late 3rd period goal and the OT winner both short handed to give Arizona another win. Clayton Keller (4) and Ryan Dzingel (2) were the two goal scorers for the Coyotes. Scott Wedgewood made 33 saves on 34 shots in the win and has not started a regulation loss in the last three games. Phil Kessel (1G-3A-4P) has a four game point streak. Arizona was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 29 shots and they now surprisingly have a three game point streak. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Dylan Larkin (9) was the lone goal scorer for the Red Wings. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves on 29 shots in the OT loss and has lost in back to back starts. Dylan Larkin (5G-2A-7P) has a five game point streak. Detroit was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 11 hits and 34 shots and have lost four consecutive games.

Next Game 

ARI: at LA NOV 21st 7:00

DET: vs ST.L NOV 24th 4:30


Dallas 4 St.Louis 1 Final 

It was the Dallas PK that got the job done especially Roope Hintz while scored twice short handed to give Dallas a crucial win over St.Louis. Roope Hintz scored twice (4 and 5), Jamie Benn had a goal (5) and a assist, Esa Lindell and Michael Raffl both had 2 assists, while Ryan Suter (3) also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger made 35 saves on 36 shots in the win and has won both of his NHL starts this season. Dallas was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 33 shots and have won three of their last four games. Dallas had the only lineup change as injured Andrej Sekera was replaced by Joel Hanley. Brandon Saad (7) was the lone goal scorer for the Blues. Jordan Binnington made 26 saves on 29 shots in the loss and Dallas added a EN, while Binnington has lost three consecutive starts. Jordan Kyrou had his six game point streak end. St.Louis was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 11 hits and 36 shots and have lost five of their last six games. 

Next Game 

DAL: vs EDM NOV 23rd 5:30

ST.L: vs VGK NOV 22nd 5:00


Vegas 3 Columbus 2 Final

Vegas gave up two first period goals but amazingly came back scoring three unanswered including the game winner with 6:07 left in the 3rd as Vegas slips past Columbus. Keegan Kolesar had a goal (1) and a assist, while Mattias Janmark (1) and Reilly Smith both also scored for the Golden Knights. Laurent Brossoit made 27 saves on 29 shots in the win and has won three of his last four starts. Vegas was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 35 shots and have won five of their last six games. Both teams had lineup changes for Vegas Ben Jones who made his NHL debut replaced Sven Baertschi and for Columbus Max Domi who is now out of COVID protocol replaced Gregory Hoffman. Jake Bean and Zach Wereinski both had 2 assists, while Gustav Nyquist (3) and Alex Texier (6) also scored for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins made 32 saves on 35 shots in the loss. Jakub Voracek had his seven game point streak end, but Zach Wereinski (2G-4A-6P) has a four game point streak. Columbus was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 29 shots and  have lost three of their last five games. 

Next Game 

COLU: at BUF NOV 22nd 4:00

VGK: at ST.L NOV 22nd 5:00


Edmonton 5 Chicago 2 Final 

McDavid’s goal and assist sparked Edmonton’s four goal first period and helped them rout the Blackhawks and end their point streak. Leon Draisaitl (18) and Connor McDavid (12) both had a goal and assist, Evan Bouchard had 2 assists, while Ryan McLeod (2), Kailer Yamamoto (4) and Tyson Barrie (3) all also scored for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves on 31 shots in the win and has won back to back starts. Connor McDavid (12G-20A-32P) extended his point streak to seventeen games. Edmonton was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 33 shots and have won four of their last six games. Both teams had lineup changes for Edmonton Darnell Nirse and Slater Koekkoek who are both injured were replaced by Philip Bromberg who made his season debut and Kris Russell while for Chicago Mike Hardman and a now healthy Brandon Hagel replaced Calvin De Haan and Henrik Borgstrom. Alex DeBrincat scored twice (10 and 11), while Kirby Dach added 2 assists for the Blackhawks. Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves on 33 shots and the loss and has lost five of his six starts this season. Seth Jones (2G-6A-8P) extended his point streak to eight games, while Alex DeBrincat (5G-2A-7P) now has a five game point streak. Chicago was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 30 hits and 31 shots and had their four game winning streak end. 

Next Game 

CHI: at VAN NOV 21st 5:00

EDM: at DAL NOV 23rd 5:30


Washington 4 San Jose 0 Final

Samsonov has another shutout as the Caps win again and end their California road trip on a high note. Alex Ovechkin scored twice (13 and 14) and added a assist, Connor Sheary scored twice (4 and 5), while John Carlson added 2 assists for the Capitals. Ilya Samsonov stoped all 22 shots he faced in the win and shutout and got his third shutout of the season. John Carlson (0G-7A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Washington was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 39 hits and 21 shots and have a seven game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Washington Nic Dowd and T.J Oshie who are both healthy replaced Garret Pilon and Brett Leason while for San Jose Noah Gregor who made his season debut and Radim Simek replaces Kevin Labanc who served his one game suspension and Santeri Hatakka. San Jose was shutout for the second time this season. Adin Hill made 17 saves on 20 shots in the loss and Washington added a EN and Hill has lost five of his last six starts. San Jose was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 40 hits and 22 shots and have lost four of their last five games.

Next Game 

SJ: vs CAR NOV 22nd 7:30

WAS: at SEA NOV 21st 6:00

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