NHL Game Reviews NOV 2nd

 Game Reviews


Philadelphia 3 Arizona 0 Final

Philadelphia breaks the scoreless draw in the 3rd as they get a huge win and kept Arizona on their losing streak. Claude Giroux (5) and Sean Couturier (4) both had a goal and assist, while Scott Laughton (2) also scored for the Flyers. Carter Hart had a 29 save shutout for Philly in the win. Philadelphia was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 34 shots and have won five of their last seven games. Philadelphia had the only lineup change as Patrick Brown was replaced by Nicolas Aube Kubel. Arizona was shutout for the third time this season and the third time in the last six games. Karel Vejmelka made 31 saves on 33 shots in the loss while Philly added a EN. Arizona didn’t have a power play in this game, and they also had 25 hits and 29 shots and extended their season opening losing streak to ten games.

Next Game

ARI: at ANA NOV 5th 7:00

PHI: at PIT NOV 4th 4:00


Montreal 3 Detroit 0 Final

Nick Suzuki’s 3 point game and Allen’s shutout helps Montreal win and help them defeat Detroit for a second time this year. Nick Suzuki had a goal (1) and 2 assists, Brendan Gallagher had a goal (2) and a assist, Tyler Toffoli had 2 assists, while Josh Anderson (3) also scored for the Canadiens. Jake Allen had a 22 save shutout for the Canadiens. Montreal was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 41 shots. Each team had lineup changes for Detroit Adam Erne who recovered from injury and Troy Stecher replaced Dylan Larkin who is away for personal reasons and Jordan Oesterle, while for Montreal Alex Belzile, Brendan Gallagher who has recovered from injury, Michael Pezzetta who made his NHL debut and Sami Niku replaced Cole Caufield, Adam Brooks, Cedric Paquette who is suspended and Alex Romanov. Detroit was shutout for the second time this season. Alex Nedeljkovic made 38 saves on 40 shots in the loss and Montreal added a EN. Moritz Seider’s five game point streak ended. Detroit was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 22 shots and are on a three game losing streak.

Next Game 

DET: at BOS NOV 4th 4:00

MON: vs NYI NOV 4th 4:00


Toronto 4 Vegas 0 Final 

Marner’s 3 points and Matthews 2 goals lift the Maple Leafs over a beat up injury plagued Golden Knights team. Mitch Marner had a goal (2) and 2 assists, Auston Matthews scored twice (2 and 3), while William Nylander had a goal (4) and assist for the Maple Leafs. Jack Campbell had a 26 save shutout in the win for Toronto. Toronto was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 33 shots and are on a three game winning streak. Vegas had the only lineup changes as Mattias Janmark who recovered from injury and Michael Amadio replaced William Karlsson who is injured and Jonas Rondbjerg. Vegas was shutout for the second time this season. Robin Lehner made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss. Vegas was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 26 shots.

Next Game

TOR: vs TB NOV 4th 4:00

VGK: at OTT NOV 4th 4:00


Minnesota 5 Ottawa 4 Final/OT

Ottawa lost yet again as Kaprizov gets his first goal of the season to send Minnesota to the OT win. Marcus Foligno scored twice (3 and 4), Kirill Kaprizov had a goal (1) and a assist, Kevin Fiala had 2 assists, while Calen Addison (1) who scored his first NHL goal and Nico Sturm (2) also scored for the Wild. Cam Talbot made 24 saves on 28 shots in the win. Minnesota was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 43 shots. Ottawa had the only lineup changes as Austin Watson who is now healthy and Michael Del Zotto replaced Dylan Gambrell and Nick Holden. Drake Batherson (5) and Josh Norris (6) both had a goal and a assist, Michael Del Zotto had 2 assists, while Nick Paul (3) and Chris Tierney (5) also scored for the Senators. Filip Gustavsson made 38 saves on 43 shots in the OT loss. Ottawa was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 28 shots and have lost five of their last six games.

Next Game

MIN: at PIT NOV 6th 4:00

OTT: vs VGK NOV 4th 4:00


Winnipeg 4 Dallas 3 Final/SO

Winnipeg blows a 3-1 lead but gets a win in the shootout over rival Dallas thanks to the shootout winner from Scheifele in his first game back. Nate Schmidt had 2 assists, Paul Stastny (3), Josh Morrissey (3) and Pierre Luc Dubois (8) all scored in regulation while Kyle Connor and Marc Scheifele also scored in the shootout for the Jets. Eric Comrie made 24 saves on 27 shots in the win. Kyle Connor’s six game point streak ended but Pierre Luc Dubois has a eight game point streak (7G-4A-11P). Winnipeg was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 35 shots and extended their point streak to seven games. Each team had lineup changes for Dallas Tanner Kero, Jani Hakanpaa who was activated off of the COVID list, and Thomas Harley who made his NHL debut replaced Dennis Gurianov, Andrej Sekera, and Joel Hanley and for Winnipeg Marc Scheifele who was activated off of the COVID list and Michael Berdin replaced Kristen Vesalainen and Connor Hellebuyck. Tyler Seguin had a goal (3) and a assist, Jason Robertson (1) and Jamie Benn (1) both scored in regulation while Joe Pavelski was the lone goal scorer in the shootout. Brayden Holtby made 32 saves on 35 shots in the SO loss. Dallas was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 27 shots and Dallas is on a four game losing streak.

Next Game

DAL: at CAL NOV 4th 6:00

WIN: vs CHI NOV 5th 5:00


Nashville 3 Calgary 2 Final/OT

Nashville kept the good times rolling extending their win streak thanks to some OT heroics from Duchene. Matt Duchene had a goal (3) and a assist, Mikael Granlund had 2 assists, while Luke Kunin (1) and Filip Forsberg (4) also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 38 saves on 40 shots in the win. Nashville was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 22 shots and extended their winning streak to four games. Neither team had any lineup changes in this game. Matthew Tkachuk (4) and Oliver Kylington (1) scored for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves on 22 shots in the OT loss. Johnny Gaudreau’s seven game point streak ended while Matthew Tkachuk (3G-1A-4P) and Oliver Kylington (1G-4A-5P) both have four game point streaks. Calgary was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 14 hits and 40 shots and had their six game winning streak end but now have a eight game point streak. 

Next Game

CAL: vs DAL NOV 4th 6:00

NAS: at EDM NOV 3rd 5:30


Vancouver 3 New York R 2 Final/OT

New York R gave up a two goal lead entering the 3rd to fall to Vancouver thanks to Miller’s second of the night in OT. J.T Miller scored twice (2 and 3), Connor Garland had 2 assists, while Vasili Podkolzin (2) also scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 23 saves on 25 shots in the win. Vancouver was 0/6 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 36 shots. Vancouver had the only lineup change as Travis Hamonic who made his season debut replaced Jack Rathbone. Artemi Panarin had a goal (2) and a assist, Adam Fox had 2 assists, while Mika Zibanejad (2) also scored for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves on 36 shots in the OT loss. New York R was 2/5 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 25 shots and now have a three game point streak. 

Next Game

NYR: at EDM NOV 5th 6:30

VAN: vs NAS NOV 5th 7:00


Anaheim 4 New Jersey 0 Final

Terry keeps his point streak alive as he helps the Ducks to a .500 record with the beat down of New Jersey. Ryan Getzlaf had a goal (1) and 2 assists, Troy Terry scored twice (6 and 7), while Isac Lundestrom (2) also scored for the Ducks. John Gibson had a 28 save shutout in the win for the Ducks. Troy Terry (7G-5A-12P) has a nine game point streak, Isac Lundestrom (2G-3A-4P) has a five game point streak, while Kevin Shattenkirk (0G-5A-5P) and Ryan Getzlaf (1G-5A-6P) both have four game point streaks. Anaheim was 2/7 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 27 shots and are on a four game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Anaheim Sam Steel and Josh Mahura replaced Max Comtois and Simon Benoit and for New Jersey MacKenzie Blackwood who dressed as backup for the first time since recovering from injury replaced Scott Wedgewood. New Jersey was shutout for the first time this season. Jonathan Bernier made 23 saves on 27 shots in the loss. New Jersey was 0/5 on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 28 shots.

Next Game 

ANA: vs ARI NOV 5th 7:00

NJ: at LA NOV 5th 7:30


San Jose 5 Buffalo 3 Final

San Jose got their sixth win in nine games as Buffalo is coming down to earth a bit. Tomas Hertl scored twice (4 and 5) and added a assist, Mario Ferraro had a goal (1) and a assist, Rudolf Balcers had 2 assists, while Jonathan Dahlen (4) and Ryan Merkley who got his first NHL goal (1) also scored for the Sharks. James Reimer made 25 saves on 28 shots in the win. San Jose was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 27 shots. Each team had lineup changes for San Jose Logan Couture who recovered from illness and Jonathan Dahlen and Andrew Cogliano who are off the COVID list replaced Kevin Labanc and Timo Meier who are both on the COVID list and Jonah Gadjovich while for Buffalo  Cody Eakin who is now healthy and John Hayden replaced Victor Olofsson who is injured and Brett Murray. Jeff Skinner scored twice (2 and 3), Vinnie Hinostroza had 2 assists, while Drake Caggiula (2) also scored for the Sabres. Craig Anderson made 22 saves on 27 shots in the loss. Rasmus Asplund (3G-2A-5P) has a four game point streak. Buffalo was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 28 shots.

Next Game

BUF: at SEA NOV 4th 7:00

SJ: vs ST.L NOV 4th 7:30

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