Game Reviews
Boston 5 Buffalo 1 Final
Boston let in the first goal but scored five unanswered goals to beat up the Sabres thanks to some brilliant play from their top 6. Patrice Bergeron (7), David Pastrnak (6) and Charlie Coyle (6) all had a goal and a assist, Nick Foligno had 2 assists, while Mike Reilly (2) and Taylor Hall (5) both also scored for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves on 25 shots in the win and has won five of his last six starts. Boston was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 47 shots and had won four of their last five games. Buffalo had the only lineup change as Arrtu Ruotsalainen replaces Drake Caggiula. Kyle Okposo (5) was the lone goal scorer for the Sabres. Aaron Dell let in 4 goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Dustin Tokarski who made 24 saves on 25 shots in the loss and in relief. Victor Olofsson had his five game point streak ended. Buffalo was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 25 shots and are on a four game losing streak.
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BOS: vs NYR NOV 26th 10:00
BUF: vs MON NOV 26th 4:00
Columbus 3 Winnipeg 0 Final
The Jackets got a first period goal from Hoffman and added two late third period goals and Merzlikins had a shutout to help Columbus down Winnipeg. Gregory Hoffman (2), Zach Wereinski (5) and Andrew Peeke (1) were the three goal scorers for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins stoped all 36 shots he faced in the win and got his first shutout of the season in the game. Zach Wereinski (3G-5A-8P) has a six game point streak. Columbus was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 8 hits and 32 shots and have won four of their last five games. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Winnipeg was shutout for the second time this season. Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves on 31 shots in the loss and had lost three consecutive starts. Winnipeg was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 36 shots and are currently on a four game losing streak.
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COLU: vs VAN NOV 26th 4:00
WIN: at MIN NOV 26th 12:30
Pittsburgh 4 Vancouver 1 Final
Tristan Jarry has a spectacular game and a three goal 2nd period lifts Pittsburgh past the free falling Canucks. Brock McGinn had a goal (5) and a assist, Teddy Blueger had 2 assists, while Zach Aston Reese (1), Evan Rodrigues (7) and Brian Rust (2) all also scored for the Penguins. Jake Guentzel (5G-3A-8P) has a seven game point streak. Tristian Jarry made 36 saves on 37 shots in the win and has won four consecutive starts for Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 37 shots and are on a four game winning streak. Vancouver had the only lineup change as Luke Schenn who was activated off of IR and is healthy replaced Travis Hamonic. Bo Horvat (6) was the lone goal scorer for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 33 saves on 36 shots in the loss and has lost five of his last six starts. Vancouver was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 37 shots and have lost seven of their past eight games.
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PIT: at NYI NOV 26th 4:30
VAN: at COLU NOV 26th 4:00
Florida 2 Philadelphia 1 Final/OT
Florida tied the NHL record for longest consecutive home wins as thanks to Ekblad’s winner over Philadelphia the Panthers have won 11 straight home games. Both Aaron Ekblad (6) and Sam Bennett (7) both had a goal and a assist for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves on 33 shots in the win and has won three consecutive starts. Jonathan Huberdeau (3G-3A-6P) and
Aaron Ekblad (2G-5A-7P) both have five game point streaks. Florida was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 45 shots and are on a four game winning streak and six game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Lucas Carlsson replaced Kevin Connauton and for Philadelphia Morgan Frost who made his season debut replaced injured Derrick Brassard. Joel Farabee (5) was the lone goal scorer for the Flyers. Martin Jones made 43 saves on 45 shots in the OT loss and has lost his past three starts. Philadelphia was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 33 shots and are on a four game losing streak.
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FLO: at WAS NOV 26th 2:00
PHI: vs CAR NOV 26th 12:30
Washington 6 Montreal 3 Final
Washington is fulled by Ovechkin’s three point night that helps Washington put up six goals and takes down the hurting Canadiens. Alex Ovechkin had 3 assists, Nic Dowd (2), John Carlson (4), Evgeny Kuznetsov (7) and Dmitry Orlov (3) all had a goal and a assist, while Tom Wilson (7) and Michael Sgarbossa (1) both also scored for the Capitals. Ilya Samsonov made 25 saves on 28 shots in the win and although his shutout streak ended he now has won four consecutive starts. Washington was 1/1 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 34 shots and have won three of their last four games and have a point in eight of their last nine games. Both teams had lineup changes for Washington Michael Sgarbossa and Beck Malenstyn who both made their season debut replaced Alex Johsson-Fjallby and Dennis Chlowski and for Montreal healthy Caldecott Paquette and Jake Allen as well as Sami Niku replaces Brett Kulak, Mattias Norlinder and Cayden Primeau. Jake Evans (4) and Artturi Lehkonen (2) both had a goal and a assist, while Cole Caufield (1) also scored for the Canadiens. Jake Allen made 28 saves on 34 shots in the loss and his first start since coming back from injury. Montreal was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 28 shots and have lost five of their last six games.
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MON: at BUF NOV 26th 4:00
WAS: vs FLO NOV 26th 2:00
Minnesota 3 New Jersey 2 Final/SO
Minnesota opened the first with a two goal lead but surrendered two 3rd period goals before they recovered and defeated the Devils in the shootout. Ryan Hartman (10) and Nico Sturm (4) both were the goal scorers in regulation while Kevin Fiala scored the lone goal in the shootout for the Wild. Cam Talbot made 40 saves on 42 shots in the win. Minnesota was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 35 hits and 27 shots and have at least a point in eight of their last eleven games. Both teams had lineup changes for Minnesota Nick Bjugstad replaced Victor Rask and for New Jersey Chase De Leo who made his season debut and Colton White replaces Alexander Holtz and injured Ty Smith. Nico Hischier had two assists, while Pavel Zacha (8) and Yegor Sharangovich (3) were the two goal scorers for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves on 27 shots in the win and has started four consecutive games. New Jersey was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 42 shots and have had a point in seven of their last nine games.
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MIN: vs WIN NOV 26th 12:30
NJ: at NAS NOV 26th 3:00
New York R 4 New York I 1 Final
In the battle of New York Rooney and Kreider help lead the Rangers to a dominant win both scoring twice to help keep NYI on a losing streak. Kevin Rooney (4 and 5) and Chris Kreider (14 and 15) both scored twice, while Ryan Reaves added 2 assists for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves on 21 shots in the win and has won four of his past five starts. Ryan Strome (1G-7A-8P) extends his point streak to seven games, while Kaapo Kakko (3G-3A-6P) has a five game point streak. New York R was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 21 shots and have won six of their last seven games. Both teams had lineup changes for New York R Nils Lundqvist replaces Jared Tinordi and for New York I Otto Koivula, Thomas Hickey and Paul Ladue who all made their season debuts replaced Brock Nelson who is injured, Noah Dobson and also Zdeno Chara who was placed on the COVID list. Andy Andreoff (1) who scored his first goal with NYI was the lone goal scorer for the Islanders. Semyon Varlamov made 17 saves on 21 shots in the loss and has lost all four games he started this year. New York I was 0/6 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 21 shots and are on a seven game losing streak.
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NYI: vs PIT NOV 26th 4:30
NYR: at BOS NOV 26th 10:00
Detroit 4 St.Louis 2 Final
Detroit was able to break a two all tie early in 3rd period and got a late insurance marker to defeat the Blueas and get back on the right track. Robbi Fabbri (4) and Dylan Larkin (10) both had a goal and a assist, while Lucas Raymond (8) and Adam Erne (3) also scored for the Red Wings. Alex Nedeljkovic made 35 saves on 37 shots in the win and his his first win starting a game in his last three starts. Dylan Larkin (6G-3A-9P) has a six game point streak. Detroit didn’t have a power play in this game, and also had 13 hits and 23 shots and ended a four game losing streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Detroit Dan Renouf who made his season debut replaced Danny Dekeyser who was placed in the COVID protocol while for St.Louis Brayden Schenn who is now healthy replaced James Neal who is now injured. Jordan Kyrou had 2 assists, while David Perron (7) and Pavel Buchnevich (5) both scored for the Blues. Ville Husso made 19 saves on 22 shots in the loss and Detroit added a EN, while Husso lost his first start of the season. David Perron (1G-5A-6P) and Brandon Saad (4G-1A-5P) both have your game point streaks. St.Louis was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 37 shots and have lost six of their last eight games.
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DET: vs BUF NOV 27th 4:00
ST.L: at CHI NOV 26th 12:30
Vegas 5 Nashville 2 Final
The Golden Nights for the first time in a while are getting healthy as Pacioretty was back and Stone’s first goal of the the season helped them defeat the Predators. Chandler Stephenson (7) and Mark Stone (1) both had a goal and a assist, while Jonas Rondbjerg (2), Adam Brooks (1) and Alex Pietrangelo (4) all also scored for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 26 saves on 28 shots in the win. Vegas was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 6 hits and 35 shots and have won three of their last four and six of their last eight games. Both teams had lineup changes for Vegas Max Pacioretty who is now healthy and William Carrier who was activated off of the COVID list replaced Ben Jones and Paul Cotter, while for Nashville Filip Forsberg who is now healthy replaced Michael McCarron. Filip Forsberg scored both goals (5 and 6) for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 30 saves on 34 shots in the loss and Vegas added a EN goal, while Saros has lost three of his last four starts in regulation. Nashville was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 28 shots and have lost three of their last four games.
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NAS: vs NJ NOV 26th 3:00
VGK: vs EDM NOV 27th 4:00
Colorado 5 Anaheim 2 Final
After the Ducks opened the scoring the Avalanche would score five unanswered goals and blowout the Ducks and get a much needed win. Nazem Kadri had a goal (7) and a assist, Gabriel Landeskog had 2 assists, while Cale Makar (8), Alex Newhook (3), Nicolas Aube Kubel (2) and Valeri Nichushkin (4) all also scored for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper made 5 saves on 6 shots before being replaced by Jonas Johansson due to a skate problem as Johansson made 19 saves on 20 shots in the victory and in relief. Nazem Kadri (6G-15A-21P) extends his point streak to ten games, while Mikko Rantanen (2G-4A-6P) and Cale Makar (6G-2A-8P) both have four game point streaks. Colorado was 1/7 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 36 shots and have a six game winning streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Colorado Kurtis MacDermid replaced Kiefer Sherwood and for Anaheim Benoit Olivier Groulx and Simon Benoit replaced Adam Henrique who is injured and Josh Mahura. Sonny Milano scores both goals (4 and 5), while Jamie Drysdale added 2 assists for the Ducks. John Gibson made 31 saves on 36 shots in the loss and has lost three straight starts in regulation. Anaheim was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 14 hits and 26 shots and have a three game losing streak.
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ANA: vs OTT NOV 26th 1:00
COL: at DAL NOV 26th 4:30
Toronto 6 Los Angeles 2 Final
Sandin’s three assists and a four goals second period lead the Kings past Sean Durzi who scored his first NHL goal and the Kings. Rasmus Sandin had 3 assists, John Tavares (9), Pierre Engvall (2), Auston Matthews (8) and Micheal Bunting (5) all had a goal and a assist , while Jason Spezza (4) and Alex Kerfoot (3) also scored for the Maple Leafs. Jack Campbell made 30 saves on 32 shots in the win and has won five of his last six starts. Toronto was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 38 shots and have won seven of their last eight games. Los Angeles was the only team that had lineup changes as Lias Andersson and Sean Durzi who made his NHL debut replaced Andreas Athanasiou who was placed on the COVID list and Kale Clague. Viktor Arvidsson (3) and Sean Durzi who scored his first NHL goal (1) and point both had a goal and assist for the Kings. Jonathan Quick made 32 saves on 38 shots in the loss and has lost three consecutive starts. Los Angeles was 2/3 on the the power play, and also had 10 hits and 32 shots and are on a five game losing streak.
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LA: vs OTT NOV 27th 4:00
TOR: at SJ NOV 26th 7:30
Seattle 2 Carolina 1 Final
The Kraken gave up the first goal but tied it and got the game winning goal with 3:08 left in the third to help Seattle topple Carolina. Marcus Johansson (2) and Jared McCann (8) were the two goal scorers for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer made 35 saves on 36 shots in the win and has won back to back starts for only the second time this season. Seattle was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 22 shots. Both teams had lineup changes for Seattle Mason Appleton who is now healthy replaced Ryan Donato and for Carolina Steven Lorentz replaced Derek Stepan. Brendan Smith (2) was the lone goal scorer for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 20 saves on 22 shots in the loss and lost his first starts in his last three games. Carolina was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 36 shots.
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CAR: at PHI NOV 26th 12:20
SEA: at TB NOV 26th 4:00
Edmonton 5 Arizona 3 Final
Draisaitl and McDavid both had 4 points and the Oilers held off a late comeback by the Coyotes to continue their winning ways. Connor McDavid (13 and 14) and Leon Draisaitl (19 and 20) both scored twice and added two assists for four points, Zach Kassian had a goal (4) and 2 assists, while Tyson Barrie added 2 assists for the Oilers. Mikko Koskinen made 24 saves on 27 shots in the win and has won seven of his past eight starts. Edmonton was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 44 shots and have won three of their last four games. Both teams had lineup changes for Edmonton Tyler Benson, Kyle Turris and William Lagesson who made his season debut replaced Brendan Perlini as well as Derek Ryan and Duncan Keith who are both injured and for Arizona Jan Jenik and a now healthy Anton Stralman replaced injured Jay Beagle as well as Cam Dineen. Clayton Keller had a goal (5) and 2 assists, while Shayne Gostisbehere (3) and Travis Boyd (4) both also scored for the Coyotes. Scott Wedgewood made 39 saves on 43 shots in the loss and Edmonton added a EN, and Wedgewood lost a start in regulation for the first time in his last four games. Clayton Keller (2G-5A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Arizona 0/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 27 shots and had their four game point streak ended.
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ARI: vs DAL NOV 27th 5:00
EDM: at VGK NOV 27th 4:00
Sam Jose 6 Ottawa 3 Final
Timo Meier had a three point and sprung San Jose’s four unanswered goals that help the Sharks topple the Senators. Timo Meier had a goal (7) and 2 assists, Logan Couture had a goal (7) and a assist, Erik Karlsson had 2 assists, while Matt Nieto (1), Tomas Hertl (8), Nick Bonino (1) and Jacob Middleton (1) all also scored for the Sharks. James Reimer made 26 saves on 29 shots in the win and has won three of his last four starts. San Jose was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 29 shots. Ottawa was the only team to have lineup changes as Parker Kelly as well as Nikita Zadorov, Nick Holden and Matt Murray who all played for the first time since being activated off of the COVID list replaced Logan Shaw, Michael Del Zotto, injured Josh Brown and Filip Gustavsson. Brady Tkachuk had a goal (4) and a assist, Thomas Chabot had 2 assists, while Connor Brown (3) and Josh Norris (8) both also scored for the Senators. Matt Murray made 23 saves on 27 shots in the loss and San Jose added 2 EN goals, while Murray has lost every game his started in regulation this year. Ottawa was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 29 shots and have lost three consecutive games and twelve of their last fourteen games.
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OTT: at ANA NOV 26th 1:00
SJ: vs TOR NOV 27th 7:30
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