Game Reviews
Ottawa 3 New Jersey 2 Final/SO
Ottawa comes back twice from one goal deficients and the top line helps the Sens out big time (including Norris who had the shootout winner) as they topple New Jersey. Drake Batherson (8) and Brady Tkachuk (8) both had a goal and a assist in regulation, while Tim Stutzle and Josh Norris both had a goal in the shootout for the Senators. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves on 24 shots in the win and has won his last three starts. Brady Tkachuk (4G-3A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Ottawa was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 23 shots and they have now won three consecutive games. Both teams had lineup changes for Ottawa Victor Mete replaced Dillion Heatherington and for New Jersey Yegor Sharangovich replaced Jesper Boqvist. Daemon Severson (3) and Nathan Bastian (3) both scored in regulation while Tomas Tatar was the lone goal scorer in the shootout for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves on 23 shots in the SO loss and has lost three consecutive games as starter. New Jersey didn’t have a power play in today’s game, and also had 29 hits and 24 shots and are on a four game losing streak and have lost nine of their last eleven games.
Next Game
NJ: vs PHI DEC 8th 4:00
OTT: vs NYI DEC 7th 4:00
Washington 4 Anaheim 3 Final/SO
John Carlson carries the Capitals last the Ducks as he gets the tying goal with 23 seconds left and also gets the Shootout winner that lifted the Caps. Alex Ovechkin had 2 assists, John Carlson (6),Tom Wilson (9) and Carl Hagelin (1) all scored in regulation, while Daniel Sprong, Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson all also scored in the shootout for the Capitals. Ilya Samsonov made 31 saves on 34 shots in the win and has won eight of his last nine starts. Washington was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 29 shots and they now have a three game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Washington Daniel Sprong replaced Garnet Hathaway who is in COVID protocol, and for Anaheim Buddy Robinson who made his season debut replaced Adam Henrique who is injured. Sonny Milano has a goal (7) and a assist, Trevor Zegras had 2 assists, Josh Manson (3) and Vinni Letteri (3) both scored in regulation, while Troy Terry and Rickard Rakell both scored in the shootout for the Ducks. John Gibson made 26 saves on 29 shots in the SO loss and has lost six of their last seven games. Anaheim was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 34 shots and are now on a four game point streak.
Next Game
ANA: at BUF DEC 7th 4:30
WAS: vs PIT DEC 10th 4:00
Colorado 7 Philadelphia 5 Final
After Philadelphia opened the scoring Colorado would scored four unanswered and stoped multiple comeback attempts to beat the Flyers and Philly lost there first game since firing their head coach. Erik Johnson had a goal (3) and a assist, Devon Toews and Mikko Rantanen both had 2 assists, Gabriel Landeskog (9), Alex Newhook (5), Cale Makar (11), Valeri Nichushkin (7), Nazem Kadri (10) and Tyson Jost (5) all also scored for the Avalanche. Justus Annunen made 27 saves on 32 shots in the win and won his first NHL start in this game. Gabriel Landeskog (3G-8A-11P) extends his point streak to eight games, while Nazem Kadri (3G-3A-6P) and Nathan Mackinnon (0G-7A-7P) both now have four game point streaks. Colorado was 3/5 on on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 50 shots and are on a three game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Colorado a now healthy Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar who is also healthy replaced Jacob MacDonald and went back to 18 skaters, while for Philadelphia Max Willman replaced Connor Bunnaman. Claude Giroux scored twice (8 and 9), Travis Sanheim, Travis Konecny and Kevin Hayes all had 2 assists, while Cam Atkinson (9), Scott Laughton (5) and Oscar Lindblom (1) all also scored for the Flyers. Martin Jones made 43 saves on 50 shots in the loss and has lost five consecutive games as starter. Philadelphia was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 32 shots and are now on a nine game losing streak.
Next Game
COL: at NYR DEC 8th 4:00
PHI: at NJ DEC 8th 4:00
Dallas 4 Arizona 1 Final
After Arizona ties the game at one all in the second Dallas scored three unanswered in the third, leading the way Benn with a point on all three goals as Dallas ties their longest winning streak in team history. Jamie Benn scored twice (6 and 7) and added a assist, Alex Radulov had 2 assists, while Jacob Peterson (4) and Roope Hintz (11) also scored for the Stars. Braden Holtby made 18 saves on 19 shots in the win and has won three consecutive games as starter. Jason Robertson (4G-5A-9P) extends his point streak to six games. Dallas was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 27 shots and are on a seven game winning streak. Dallas was the only team to have lineup changes as Tanner Kero and a now healthy John Klingberg replaced injured Michael Raffl as well as Joel Hanley. Shayne Gostisbehere (4) was the lone goal scorer for the Coyotes. Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves on 27 shots in the loss and has lost four consecutive games as starter. Arizona was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 19 shots and are on a three game losing streak and have lost five of their last six games.
Next Game
ARI: vs FLO DEC 10th 6:00
DAL: at VGK DEC 8th 7:00
Vancouver 4 Los Angeles 0 Final
In the first game for Vancouver since firing their head coach and GM the Canucks were able to win as they record a shutout and Boudreau wins his Canucks coaching debut. Brock Boeser (5) and J.T Miller (9) both had a goal and a assist, while Conor Garland (8) and Juho Lammikko (1) both also scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko stoped all 31 shots he faced in the win and shutout and has won three of his last four starts and had his first shutout of the season. Vancouver was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 30 shots and have won three of their last four games. Vancouver had the only lineup change as Juho Lammikko and Travis Hamonic replaced Justin Dowling and Kyle Burroughs. Los Angeles was shutout for the third time this season. Cal Peterson made 26 saves on 30 shots in the loss and has lost four of his last five starts. Viktor Arvidsson had his five game point streak ended. Los Angeles was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 31 shots and have lost eight of their last ten games.
Next Game
LA: vs DAL DEC 9th 7:30
VAN: vs BOS DEC 8th 6:00
Pittsburgh 6 Seattle 1 Final
Pittsburgh came out of the gate on fire scoring three goals on four shots in the first 5:07 of the game and chased Grubauer to give Pittsburgh yet another victory. Jake Guentzel scored twice (14 and 15) and added a assist, Danton Heinen had a goal (7) and 2 assists, Jeff Carter scored twice (6 and 7), Sidney Crosby had a goal (4) and a assist, Brian Dumoulin and Evan Rodrigues both had added 2 assists for the Penguins. Casey DeSmith made 28 saves on 29 shots in the win and had his first win as starter this season. Jake Guentzel (12G-7A-19P) extended his point streak to thirteen games, Sidney Crosby (3G-8A-11P) extends his point streak to six games, while Kris Letang (0G-6A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Pittsburgh didn’t have a power play in today’s game, and also had 23 hits and 31 shots and have won eight of their last ten games. Seattle had the only lineup change as Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz and Will Borgen who all returned from their respective injuries replaced Colin Blackwell, Kole Lind and Haydn Fleury. Jordan Eberle (12) was the lone goal scorer for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer let in 3 goals on 4 shots before being replaced by Joey Daccord who made 24 saves on 27 shots in the loss and in relief. Alex Wennberg (1G-3A-4P) now has a four game point streak. Seattle was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 29 shots and had their four game point streak end.
Next Game
PIT: at WAS DEC 10th 4:00
SEA: vs WIN DEC 9th 7:00
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