Game Reviews
Columbus 6 San Jose 4 Final
Adam Boqvist who had a two goal night helped Columbus to the win as he also scored the game winner that got Columbus the victory. Adam Boqvist scored twice (5 and 6), Alex Texier had a goal (8) and a assist, Andrew Peeke had 2 assists, while Sean Kuraly (4), Cole Sillinger (5) and Jack Roslovic (4) all also scored for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves on 34 shots in the win and has won five of his last seven starts. Columbus was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 30 shots and ended their four game losing streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Columbus Jack Roslovic and Gabriel Carlsson replaced Yegor Chinakov and Gavin Bayreuther and for San Jose Andrew Cogliano who was activated off the NON Roster and Radim Simek replaced Rudolf Balcers and Nicolas Meloche. Matt Nieto and Timo Meier both had two assists, while Nick Bonino (4), Erik Karlsson (6), Brent Burns (2) and Tomas Hertl (9) were all the goals scorers for the Sharks. Adin Holl made 24 saves on 29 shots in the loss and Columbus added a EN goal, while Hill has lost four of his last five starts. San Jose didn’t have a power play in this game, and also had 10 hits and 34 shots.
Next Game
COLU: at TOR DEC 7th 4:00
SJ: vs CAL DEC 7th 7:30
Tampa Bay 7 Philadelphia 1 Final
A three goal second period and the Blots scoring the first six goals of the game lead to a seven goal game and a blowout of the Flyers. Corey Perry scored twice (4 and 5) and added a assist, Ryan McDonagh had a goal (2) and 2 assists, Victor Hedman and Ross Colton both had 3 assists, Mathieu Joseph had a goal (4) and a assist, while Taylor Raddysh (2), Boris Katchouk who scored his first NHL goal (1), and Patrick Maroon (5) all also scored for the Lightning. Brian Elliott made 38 saves on 39 shots in the win and has won three of his last four starts. Steven Stamkos (3G-6A-9P) extends his point streak to seven games, while Victor Hedman (2G-6A-8P) now has a four game point streak. Tampa Bay was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 27 shots and are on a three game winning streak and a four game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Tampa Bay a now healthy Mathieu Joseph and Cal Foote replaced Alex Barre Boulet and Erik Cernak, while for Philadelphia Patrick Brown who is now healthy replaced injured Joel Farabee. Cam Atkinson (8) was the lone goal scorer for the Flyers. Carter Hart let in 5 goals on 15 shots before being replaced by Martin Jones who made 10 saves on 12 shots in the loss and in relief. Philadelphia was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 29 shots and are currently on a eight game losing streak.
Next Game
PHI: vs COL DEC 6th 4:00
TB: at MON DEC 7th 4:00
Chicago 3 New York I 2 Final/SO
Chicago blew two one goal leads including giving up the tying with four seconds left but recovered to get the win in the shootout. Brandon Hagel (8) and Dylan Strome (2) both scored in regulation, while Patrick Kane was the lone goal scorer in the shootout for the Blackhawks. Marc Andre Fleury made 22 saves on 24 shots in the win and has won six of his last eight starts. Chicago was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 26 shots. Both teams had lineup changes for Chicago now healthy players Jujhar Khaira and Riley Stillman replaced Mike Hardman and Wyatt Kalynuk and for New York I Ross Johnston who played for the first time since being activated off of the COVID list replaced Matt Martin. Matthew Barzal had 2 assists, while Noah Dobson (1) and Jean Gabriel Pageau (2) both scored in regulation for the Islanders. Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves on 26 shots in the SO loss and has lost all five games he has started this season. New York I was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 24 shots and had their losing streak extend to eleven games but now also have a three game point streak.
Next Game
CHI: vs NYR DEC 7th 5:30
NYI: at OTT DEC 7th 4:00
Los Angeles 5 Edmonton 1 Final
A solid game from Jonathan Quick as well as a three point night from Doughty nas two goal game from Kempe help LA stifle Edmonton. Drew Doughty had a goal (2) and added 2 assists, Adrian Kempe scored twice (9 and 10), Trevor Moore had a goal (2) and a assist, while Rasmus Kupari (3) also scored for the Kings. Jonathan Quick made 21 saves on 22 shots in the win and won for the first time in the last five games. Viktor Arvidsson (2G-5A-7P) now has a five game point streak. Los Angeles was 3/5 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 40 shots and have a point in three of their last four games. Both teams had lineup changes for Los Angeles T.J Tynan replaced Blake Lizzotte who was placed in COVID protocol and for Edmonton Tyler Benson and a now healthy Darnell Nurse replaced Brendan Perlini and William Lagesson. Darnell Nurse (1) was the lone goal scorer for the Oilers. Mikko Koskinen made 35 saves on 40 shots in the loss and lost as starter for the first time in his last four games. Edmonton was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 22 shots and have lost back to back games for the first time this season.
Next Game
EDM: vs MIN DEC 7th 6:00
LA: at VAN DEC 6th 7:00
Winnipeg 6 Toronto 3 Final
After a pretty even first period the Jets explode on the second scoring four goals that leads to a big win over Toronto. Kyle Connor (15), Marc Scheifele (6), Pierre Luc Dubois (12) and Andrew Copp (7) all had a goal and assist, Blake Wheeler, Neal Pionk and Nate Schmidt all had 2 assists, while Evgeny Svechnikov (2) and Nikolai Ehlers (9) both also scored for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves on 35 shots in the win and has also won three of his last four starts. Winnipeg was 3/5 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 41 shots have won three of their last four games. Toronto had the only lineup changes as Kyle Clifford, Timothy Liljegren and Joseph Woll who is now healthy replaced Joey Anderson, Travis Dermott and Michael Hutchinson. Michael Bunting (7), Auston Matthews (15) and Ondrej Kase (6) were the three goal scorers for the Maple Leafs. Joseph Woll made 35 saves on 41 shots in the loss and had his first NHL loss as a starter. Auston Matthews (8G-2A-10P) extends his point streak to six games. Toronto was 2/5 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 35 shots and had their six game point streak ended.
Next Game
TOR: vs COLU DEC 7th 4:00
WIN: vs CAR DEC 7th 5:00
Vegas 3 Calgary 2 Final
The Golden Knights took a lead late in the first and never fell behind in this as they get a huge against rival Calgary. Nicolas Roy had a goal (4) and a assist, while Evgenii Dadonov (7) and Max Pacioretty (6) both also scored for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 23 saves on 25 shots in the win and won his first start in his last three games. Mark Stone (1G-5A-6P) and Max Pacioretty (4G-3A-7P) both extended their point streaks to five games, while Reilly Smith (2G-3A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Vegas was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 14 hits and 28 shots and have won five of their last eight games. Both teams had lineup changes for Vegas a now healthy William Karlsson replaced Adam Brooks and for Calgary Adam Ruzicka and Michael Stone replaced Tyler Pitlick and Nikita Zadorov. Elias Lindholm (11) and Andrew Mangiapane (17) were the two goal scorers for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves on 28 shots in the loss and lost for the first time in the last three games as starter. Calgary was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 33 hits and 25 shots and had their three game winning streak end.
Next Game
CAL: at SJ DEC 7th 7:30
VGK: vs DAL DEC 8th 7:00
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