Game Reviews
New Jersey 3 Philadelphia 0 Final
The Devils scored twice in the second period and Mackenzie Blackwood had a perfect game as the Devils shutout Philadelphia to continue the Flyers losing streak. Jesper Bratt had a goal (7) and a assist, while Dawson Mercer (7) and Michael McLeod (1) both also scored for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood stoped all 25 shots he faced in the win and the shutout which was his second shutout of the season. New Jersey was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 27 shots and ended their four game losing streak. Philadelphia had the only lineup change as a now healthy Derrick Brassard replaced Max Willman. Philadelphia was shutout for the fourth time this season. Carter Hart made 24 saves on 26 shots in the loss and New Jersey added a EN, while Hart has now lost six consecutive games as starter. Philadelphia was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 25 shots and are now on a ten game losing streak.
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NJ: vs NAS DEC 10th 4:30
PHI: at VGK DEC 10th 7:00
Colorado 7 New York R 3 Final
As the Rangers took a 2-1 lead into the second they looked like they would win again but a five goal second shot the Rangers and their winning streak down as the Avalanche get the comeback victory. Nazem Kadri had a goal (11) and added 2 assists, Mikko Rantanen (11 and 12) and Logan O’Connor (4 and 5) both scored twice, Samuel Girard and Devon Toews both had 2 assists, while Nathan Mackinnon (2) and Alex Newhook (6) both also scored the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves on 29 shots in the win and in his return from injury, while Jonas Johansson made 1 save on the only shot he faced while Kuemper was off getting equipment change. Gabriel Landeskog (3G-9A-12P) extends his point streak to nine games, Nazem Kadri (4G-5A-9P) and Nathan Mackinnon (1G-7A-8P) both have five game point streaks, while Devon Toews (1G-6A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Colorado was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 39 shots and are on a four game point streak. Colorado has the only lineup change as Jacob MacDonald and a now healthy Darcy Kuemper who started replaced Jayson Megna and Justus Annunen. Jacob Trouba (6) and Filip Chytil (3) both had a goal and a assist, while Nils Lundkvist who scored his first NHL goal (1) also scored for the Rangers. Adam Huska made 32 saves on 39 shots in the loss and had his first NHL start. Adam Fox had his seven game point streak ended. New York R was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 30 shots and had their seven game winning streak end.
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COL: vs DET DEC 10th 6:00
NYR: at BUF DEC 10th 4:00
Vancouver 2 Boston 1 Final/SO
In what was a very close and evenly played game where both teams had a PPG the Canucks came out on top with the OT win for their second straight win since the coaching change. Brock Boeser (6) was the lone goal scorer in regulation while J.T Miller and Bo Horvat both scored in the shootout for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 35 saves on 36 shots in the win and has won four of the last five games he’s started. Vancouver was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 32 shots and have won four of their last five games. Both teams had lineup changes for Vancouver Kyle Burroughs replaced injured Oliver Ekman-Larsson and for Boston Brad Marchand who finished serving his suspension, Oskar Steen and Charlie McAvoy who is now healthy replaced Tomas Nosek who is on the NON roster, Karson Kuhlman and Jack Ahcan. Patrice Bergeron (9) was the lone goal scorer in regulation for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves on 32 shots in the OT loss and has lost three of his last four starts. Boston was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 28 shots and 36 shots and have a three game losing streak.
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BOS: at EDM DEC 9th 6:00
VAN: vs WIN DEC 10th 7:00
Vegas 5 Dallas 4 Final
Vegas came back from 3-1 and 4-2 deficit’s and scored three unanswered goals in the third period including the winner with 4:06 left to help end the Stars winning streak. Mark Stone scores twice (2 and 3) and added a assist, Max Pacioretty had a goal (7) and a assist, Nicolas Hague and Alex Pietrangelo both had 2 assists, while Jonathan Marchessault (11) and Michael Amadio (2) both also scored for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner let in 3 goals on 10 shots before being replaced by Laurent Brossoit who made 12 saves on 13 shots in the win and in relief. Mark Stone (3G-6A-9P) and Max Pacioretty (5G-4A-9P) both have six game point streaks, while Shea Theodore (0G-5A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Vegas was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 45 shots and are on a three game winning streak. Dallas has the only lineup change as Tanner Kero was replaced be Michael Raffl who is now healthy. Joe Pavelski scores twice (8 and 9), Jason Robertson had a goal (8) and a assist, Roope Hintz and John Klingberg both had 2 assists, while Tyler Seguin (7) also scored for the Stars. Braden Holtby made 40 saves on 45 shots in the loss and lost his first start in the last four games. Jason Robertson (5G-6A-11P) extends his point streak to seven games. Dallas was 3/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 23 shots and had their seven game losing streak ended.
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DAL: at LA DEC 9th 7:30
VGK: vs PHI DEC 10th 7:00
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