Comebacks and OT winner from Games on JAN 8th and 9th

 Game Recap


Dallas 3 Pittsburgh 2 Final 

After Falling down 2-0 in the first Dallas stormed back with three consecutive goals including the late game winner as they snap Pittsburgh’s win streak. Jason Robertson had 3 assists, while Dennis Gurianov (6), Joe Pavelski (13) and Roope Hintz (13) were the three goal scorers for the Stars. Jake Oettinger made 27 saves on 29 shots and has won three consecutive games as starter. Jason Robertson (3G-6A-9P) and John Klingberg (1G-7A-8P) both extend their point streaks to six games, while Joe Pavelski (4G-4A-8P) extends his point streak to five games. Dallas was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 32 shots and are now on a four game winning streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Dallas Andrej Sekera replaced Thomas Harley, And Jeff Carter who in now healthy and Mark Friedman replaced Bryan Rust and Brock McGinn who are both on the COVID list. Kasperi Kapanen (8) and Brian Dumoulin (2) were the two goal scorers for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 29 saves on 32 shots in the loss which was his first loss in his last seven games as starter. Jake Guentzel (15G-11A-26P) extends his point streak to seventeen games, while Kris Letang (0G-8A-8P) now has a four game point streak. Pittsburgh was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 29 shots and had their ten game winning streak ended. 

Next Game 

DAL: at ST.L JAN 9th 11:00

PIT: at ANA JAN 11th 7:00


San Jose 3 Philadelphia 2 Final/OT

Sam Jose was able to score three unanswered goals which were all from Tomas Hertl to get a come from behind win. Tomas Hertl had a hat trick (18,19 and 20), Brent Burns had 3 assists, and Timo Meier added 2 assists for the Sharks. Adin Hill made 29 saves on 31 shots in the win. Timo Meier (1G-6A-7P) now has a four game point streak. San Jose was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 47 shots and has won four of their last six games. Both teams had lineup changes for San Jose Nick Merkley and Nicolas Meloche replaced Nick Bonino and Radim Simek, while for Philadelphia Gerald Mayhew, Jackson Cates and Nick Seeler replaced Derick Brassard, Connor Bunnaman and Egor Zamula. James Van Reimsdyk scored twice (8 and 9) for the Flyers. Martin Jones made 44 saves on 47 shots in the loss and in his first game against San Jose since they bought him out. Cam Atkinson (2G-4A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Philadelphia was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 31 shots and are now on a five game losing streak.

Next Game 

PHI: vs CAR JAN 11th 4:00

SJ: vs DET JAN 11th 7:30


Florida 4 Carolina 3 Final/OT

In a very even game that saw Carolina erase a 2 goal deficit and sent the game to OT before Florida snatch the OT winner to end Carolina’s winning streak. Carter Verhaeghe scores twice (9 and 10), while Anthony Duclair (14) and Jonathan Huberdeau (13) both had a goal and a assist for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves on 27 shots in the win and has won four of his last five starts. Anton Lundell’s five game point streak ended, while Jonathan Huberdeau (3G-10A-13P) extends his point streak to five games. Florida was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 36 shots and extended their point streak to six games. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Aleksi Heponiemi and Lucas Carlsson replaced Patrick Hornqvist and Olli Juolevi, while for Carolina Alex Lyon who started replaced Antti Raanta. Sebastian Aho had 2 assists, while Teuvo Teravainen (10), Brady Skjei (5) and Seth Jarvis (6) were the three goal scorers for the Hurricanes. Alex Lyon 32 saves on 36 shots in the OT loss and lost for the first time this season. Jesperi Kotkaniemi has his six game point streak ended. Carolina was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 27 shots and had their five game winning streak ended but now have a six game point streak. 

Next Game 

CAR: at PHI JAN 11th 4:00

FLO: vs VAN JAN 11th 4:00


Boston 5 Tampa Bay 2 Final 

David Pastrnak scores twice in the first and by the end of the second the Bruins were up four and held on for the solid win over Tampa Bay. David Pastrnak (10 and 11) and Brad Marchand (13 and 14) both scored twice, Taylor Hall had 2 assists, while Anton Blidh (2) also scored for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 27 saves on 29 shots in the win and has won five of his last six games as starter. Taylor Hall (2G-4A-6P) extends his point streak to five games, while Erik Haula (1G-3A-4P) now has a four game point streak. Boston was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 30 shots and have won four of their last five games. Both teams had lineup changes for Boston Urho Vaakanainen replaced John Moore and for Tampa Bay Andrej Sustr replaced Ryan McDonagh. Erik Cernak and Mikhail Sergachev both had 2 assists, while Brayden Point (13) and Ondrej Palat (14) were the two goal scorers for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves on 29 shots in the loss and Boston added a EN goal and has started four consecutive games. Tampa Bay was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 29 shots and have lost four of their last six games. 

Next Game 

BOS: at WAS JAN 10th 4:00

TB: at NJ JAN 10th 4:00


Columbus 4 New Jersey 3 Final

In a game where the Blue Jackets were never down and the Devils came back multiple times Bjorkstrand’s second of the game won it in the third for the Blue Jackets. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice (10 and 11), Jakub Voracek and Adam Boqvist both had 2 assists, while Boone Jenner (13) and Yegor Chinakov (2) also scored for the Blue Jackets. Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves on 30 shots in the win and won for the first time in his last four games as starter. Columbus was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 34 shots and ended their three game losing streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Columbus Zach Wereinski replaced Jake Christiansen and for New Jersey A.J Greer who made his season debut and Colton White replaces Nathan Bastian and Jesper Bratt. Jimmy Vesey had a goal (6) and a assist, while Nico Hischier (7) and Marian Studenic (1) also scored for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood made 30 saves on 34 shots in the OT loss and had started six consecutive games. Jack Hughes had his five game point streak end. New Jersey was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 30 shots and have lost eight of their last twelve games. 

Next Game 

COLU: vs CHI JAN 11th 4:00

NJ: vs TB JAN 10th 4:00


Colorado 5 Toronto 4 Final/OT

Colorado came back from down 3-0 and 4-1 to not only tie the game but win it in Overtime and extend their winning streak. Mikko Rantanen had 4 assists, Cale Makar (15) and Gabriel Landeskog (14) both had a goal and a assist, Nazem Kadri had 2 assists, while Nathan Mackinnon (5), J.T Compher (7) and Devon Toews (6) all also scored for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper let in 3 goals on 8 shots before being replaced by Pavel Francouz who made 19 saves on 20 shots in the win and in relief. Gabriel Landeskog (8G-13A-21P) extends his point streak to fourteen games, Nathan Mackinnon (4G-20A-24P) extends his point streak to thirteen games, and Nazem Kadri (5G-14A-19P) extends his point streak to eleven games. Colorado was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 49 shots and are now on a four game winning streak. Toronto had the only lineup change as  Kyle Clifford and Brett Seney replaced Mitch Marner and Pierre Engvall. Alex Kerfoot had a goal (6) and 2 assists, Auston Matthews scored twice (21 and 22), while Nick Ritchie (2) also scored for the Maple Leafs. Jack Campbell made 44 saves on 49 shots in the OT loss and hasn’t lost in regulation as starter in his last four starts. John Tavares and William Nylander both had their seven game point streaks snapped. Toronto was 1/1 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 27 shots and had their four game winning streak ended but now have a five game point streak.

Next Game 

COL: vs SEA JAN 10th 6:00

TOR: at VGK JAN 11th 7:00


Nashville 4 Arizona 2 Final

Nashville would jump to a 3-0 lead and wouldn’t budge as they beat the Coyotes and continue their hit streak. Roman Josi had a goal (12) and a assist, Ryan Johansen had 2 assists, while Yakov Trenin (9), Mattias Ekholm (2) and Tanner Jeannot (11) all also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 38 saves on 40 shots in the win and has won four consecutive games as starter. Yakov Trenin (3G-2A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Nashville was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 48 hits and 29 shots and are on a four game winning streak and have won eleven of their last thirteen games. Both teams had lineup changes for Nashville Philip Tomasino replaced Filip Forsberg and for Arizona Riley Nash who made his Arizona debut replaced Barrett Hayton. Lawson Crouse (9) and Clayton Keller (12) were the two goal scorers for the Coyotes. Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves on 29 shots in the loss and and has lost four of his last five games. Arizona was 0/6 on the power play, and also had 34 hits and 40 shots and have lost nine of their last eleven games. 

Next Game 

ARI: vs TOR JAN 12th 7:00

NAS: vs COL JAN 11th 5:00


Minnesota 3 Washington 2 Final/SO 

The Wild score three unanswered goals including the shootout winner as they get the win but Caps rookie Zach Fucale sets the record for most minutes without allowing a goal to start his career. Mats Zuccarello (9) and Marcus Foligno (14) both scored in regulation while Kevin Fiala and Frederick Gaudreau both scored in the shootout for the Wild. Kaapo Kahkonen made 29 saves on 31 shots in the win and has won four of his last five games as starter. Mats Zuccarello (1G-4A-5P) and Kevin Fiala (3G-2A-5P) both now have four game point streaks. Minnesota was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 22 shots. Both teams had lineup changes for Minnesota Kyle Rau, Victor Rask and Dakota Mermis who made his season debut replaced Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin and Alex Goligoski and for Washington Connor McMicheal replaced Brett Leason. Connor McMicheal (5) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (12) were the two goal scorers in regulation for the Capitals. Zach Fucale made 21 saves on 22 shots in the SO loss and Washington scored in their own net, while Fucale had his first career lost as starter. Washington was 1/5 on the power play and also had 8 hits and 31 shots and are now on a three game losing streak.

Next Game 

MIN: vs ANA JAN 14th 5:00

WAS: vs BOS JAN 10th 4:00


Chicago 2 Vegas 1 Final 

Blackhawks comeback from a 1-0 deficit with two second period goals to win the game and end their losing streak. Jujhar Khaira (3) and Riley Stillman (1) were the two goal scorers for the Blackhawks. Marc Andre Fleury made 30 saves on 31 shots in the win and in his first game against Vegas since they traded him. Patrick Kane (0G-6A-6P) has now got a four game point streak. Chicago was 0/1 on the power play and also had 35 hits and 21 shots and had their six game point streak ended. Chicago has the only lineup change as Brett Connolly and Ian Mitchell replaced Nicolas Beaudin and Caleb Jones. Ben Hutton (1) was the lone goal scorer for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 19 saves on 21 shots in the loss and lost as starter for the first time in his last seven games. Vegas didn’t have a power play in the game, and also had 16 hits and 31 shots and have lost three of their last four games. 

Next Game 

CHI: at COLU JAN 11th 4:00

VGK: vs TOR JAN 11th 7:00


New York R 4 Anaheim 1 Final 

After surrendering the first goal the Rangers would scored four unanswered including three in the third to beat the Ducks. Ryan Lindgren scores twice (3 and 4), while  Jarred Tinordi (1) and Mika Zibanejad (12) both also scored for the Rangers. Alex Georgiev made 13 saves on 14 shots in the win and has started three consecutive games for the Rangers. New York R was 0/5 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 40 shots and have won four of their last five games. Both teams had lineup changes for New York R Jonny Brodzinski who made his season debut, Morgan Barron, Tim Gettinger, Nils Lundkvist and Jarred Tinordi replaced Julien Gauthier, Ryan Reaves, Dryden Hunt, Libor Hajek and Zac Jones, while for Anaheim Trevor Zegras, Nicolas Deslauriers, Jacob Perreault who made his NHL debut, Greg Pateryn and Lukas Dostal replaced Vinni Letteri, Sam Carrick, Danny O’Regan, Hampus Lindholm and John Gibson. Isac Lundestrom (8) was the lone goal scorer for the Ducks. Anthony Stolarz made 36 saves on 39 shots in the loss and New York R added a EN goal, while Stolarz lost as starter for the first time in his last seven games. Anaheim was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 14 shots and have lost five of their last six games.

Next Game 

ANA: vs DET JAN 9th 5:00

NYR: at LA JAN 10th 7:30


Los Angeles 4 Detroit 0 Final

A two goal first period started the scoring and they would end up getting a shutout as LA blows out Detroit. Dustin Brown has 2 assists, while Phillip Danault (6), Drew Doughty (4), Adrian Kempe (15) and Trevor Moore (5) were the four goal scorers for the Kings. Cal Peterson stoped all 21 shots he faced in the shutout which was the first shutout of the season for Peterson. Los Angeles was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 42 shots and have won seven of their last eleven games. Both teams had lineup changes for Los Angeles Olli Maatta replaces Jacob Moverare and for Detroit Filip Zadina replaced Carter Rowney. Detroit was shutout for the fourth time this season. Alex Nedeljkovic made 38 saves on 41 shots in the loss and Los Angeles added a EN goal, while Nexeljkovic has lost five of his last seven games as starter. Detroit was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 21 shots and have lost seven of their last ten games.

Next Game 

DET: at ANA JAN 9th 5:00

LA: vs NYR JAN 10th 7:30



JAN 9th

St.Louis 2 Dallas 1 Final

The Blues were looking like they were going to lose but they scored two goals in the final minute to go from down 1 to up 1 and came away with the victory. Jordan Kyrou had a goal (14) and a assist, while Ryan O’Reilly (6) also scored for the Blues. Jordan Binnington made 26 saves on 27 shots in the win and has won has won four of his last six starts. Torey Krug (2G-4A-6P) and Jordan Kyrou (5G-6A-11P) both extended their point streaks to five games. St.Louis was 2/5 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 31 shots and has won nine of their last twelve games. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Jason Robertson (12) was the lone goal scorer for the Stars. Braden Holtby made 29 saves on 31 shots in the loss and has lost four of his last five games as starter. John Klingberg had his six game point streak ended, but Jason Robertson (4G-6A-10P) extended his point streak to seven games, Joe Pavelski (4G-5A-9P) extends his point streak to six games, and Miro Heiskanen (1G-4A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Dallas was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 27 shots and had their four game winning streak ended.

Next Game 

DAL: vs SEA JAN 12th 5:30

ST.L: vs SEA JAN 13th 5:00


Anaheim 4 Detroit 3 Final/SO

In a back and forth game that saw multiple lead changes the Ducks got the shootout winner to give them the win in Dostal’s first NHL Game. Trevor Zegras had a goal (9) and a assist, Richard Rakell had 2 assists, Troy Terry (22) and Max Comtois (1) both also scored in regulation, while Trevor Zegras and Richard Rakell both scored in a shootout for the Ducks. Lukas Dostal made 33 saves on 36 shots in the win which was his first career NHL start and win. Troy Terry (4G-2A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Anaheim was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 27 shots and have a point in twelve of their last sixteen games. Both teams had lineup changes for Anaheim Tyan Getzlaf and Brayden Tracey who made his NHL debut replaced Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Jacob Perreault, while for Detroit Jordan Oesterle replaces Danny Dekeyser. Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal (16) and a assist, while Filip Hronek (4) ans Vladislav Namestnikov (10) both also scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Thomas Greiss made 24 saves on 27 shots in the SO loss and has lost three of his last four starts. Detroit was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 28 hits and 36 shots and have lost four of their last five games. 

Next Game 

ANA: vs PIT JAN 11th 7:00

DET: at SJ JAN 11th 7:30

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