Game Recap
San Jose 4 Washington 1 Final
As the Sharks scored the first two and last two goals of the game the game winner is Meloche’s first ever goal and San Jose won to keep pace in the West. Noah Gregor (2), Nicolas Meloche scored his first career NHL goal (1), Jonathan Dahlen (9), and Andrew Cogliano (4) were the four goal scorers for the Sharks. James Reimer made 32 saves on 33 shots in the win. San Jose was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 35 hits and 30 shots, and San Jose is 22-19-2 for 46 points and are tied for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Both teams had lineup changes for San Jose Jonah Gadjovich, Nicolas Meloche and Zach Sawchenko who was backup replaced Adam Raska, Ryan Merkley and Adin Hill, while for Washington Daniel Sprong replaced Connor McMicheal. Daniel Sprong (7) was the lone goal scorer for the Capitals. Ilya Samsonov made 26 saves on 29 shots in the loss and San Jose added a EN goal. Washington was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 40 hits and 33 shots and have lost eight of their last eleven games, and Washington is 23-12-9 for 55 points and are in the 1st Wild Card position.
Next Game
SJ: at FLO JAN 29th 3:00
WAS: at DAL JAN 28th 6:00
Calgary 6 Columbus 0 Final
Calgary continues their amazingly strong performance as of late scoring six goals in the win and setting the record for most shots in a game. Johnny Gaudreau had 3 assists, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice (19 and 20), while Erik Gudbranson (1), Elias Lindholm (14), Andrew Mangiapane (19) and Mikael Backlund (5) all also scored for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom stoped all 26 shots he faced in the win and in the shutout which was his league leading sixth shutout of the season. Johnny Gaudreau (2G-12A-14P) and, Matthew Tkachuk (6G-9A-15P) both extended their point streaks to six games, while Rasmus Andersson (1G-3A-4P) and Elias Lindholm (2G-2A-4P) both now have four game point streaks. Calgary was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 11 hits and 62 shots, and have won three of their last four games, and Calgary is 20-12-6 for 46 points and are tied for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Columbus had the only lineup change as Adam Boqvist replaced Gavin Bayreuther. Columbus was shutout for the third time this season. Elvis Merzlikins made 56 saves on 62 shots in the loss. Columbus was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 23 shots and are on a three game losing streak and have lost eight of their last eleven games, and Columbus is 18-21-1 for 37 points and is 14 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
CAL: at ST.L JAN 27th 5:00
COLU: vs NYR JAN 27th 4:00
Toronto 4 Anaheim 3 Final/SO
A power play goal feast for the Maple Leafs gave them a 3-1 lead but they blew it and Anaheim sent to a shootout where Toronto recovered and won inching towards top spot in the Atlantic. John Tavares (16), William Nylander (17) and Mitch Marner (10) all had a goal and a assist, Auston Matthews has 2 assists in regulation, while Auston Matthews and Jason Spezza both scored in the shootout for the Maple Leafs. Jack Campbell made 17 saves on 20 shots in the win. Mitch Marner (4G-3A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Toronto was 3/4 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 44 shots and have won three of their last four games, and Toronto is 26-10-3 for 55 points and are currently 3rd in the Atlantic. Both teams had lineup changes for Toronto Ondrej Kase and Justin Holl replaced Joey Anderson and Carl Dahlstrom, while for Anaheim Vinni Lettieri and Simon Benoit replaced Derek Grant and Jacob Mahura. Sam Steel had a goal (5) and a assist, Vinni Lettieri (5) and Jakub Silfverberg (3) both also scored in regulation, while Trevor Zegras scored the lone shootout goal for the Ducks. John Gibson made 41 saves on 44 shots in the win. Anaheim was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 20 shots and are now on a three game point streak, and Anaheim is 21-16-8 for 50 points and is 2nd in the Pacific.
Next Game
ANA: at MON JAN 27th 4:00
TOR: at DET JAN 29th 4:00
Chicago 8 Detroit 5 Final
In what was a high scoring affair that saw Chicago start with a 4-0 lead and then they let the Red Wings creep back input didn’t fall behind the rest of the game as they win and get closer to a playoff spot. Dylan Strome had a hat trick (5,6 and 7) and added a assist for a four point night, Alex DeBrincat scored twice (25 and 26) and added a assist, Brandon Hagel had a goal (11) and a assist, Patrick Kane and Seth Jones both had 2 assists, while Dominik Kubalik (10) and Sam Lafferty (1) both also scored for the Blackhawks. Marc Andre Fleury made 28 saves on 33 shots in the win. Chicago was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 7 hits and 38 shots and they ended a four game losing streak, and Chicago is 16-20-7 for 39 points and is 7 points back of a playoff spot. Detroit has the only lineup change as Jordan Oesterle replaced Gustav Lindstrom. Tyler Bertuzzi (20) and Robbi Fabbri (12) both had a goal and a assist, while Dylan Larkin (20), Moritz Seider (4) and Pius Suter (10) all also scored for the Red Wings. Alex Nedeljkovic let in 4 goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Calvin Pickard who made 18 saves on 21 shots in the loss and in relief, and Chicago added a EN goal. Tyler Bertuzzi (3G-7A-10P) extends his point streak to five games. Detroit was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 33 shots and are on a three game losing streak, and Detroit is 18-19-6 for 42 points and they are nine points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
CHI: vs COL JAN 28th 5:30
DET: at PIT JAN 28th 4:00
Colorado 4 Boston 3 Final/OT
After the Avalanche were down 3-1 after 2 periods the Avalanche scored three unanswered including a late game tying goal and the OT winner as they come away with the win and get further ahead of the Central pack. Nazem Kadri had 3 assists, Gabriel Landeskog (16) and Cale Makar (17) both had a goal and a assist, Valeri Nichushkin had 2 assists, while Kurtis MacDermid (1) and Samuel Girard (5) both also scored for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper made 29 saves on 32 shots in the win. Colorado was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 41 shots and are on a eight game winning streak and a thirteen game point streak, and Colorado is 30-8-3 for 63 points and is 1st in the Central Division. Boston had the only lineup change as Anton Blidh replaced Nick Foligno. Charlie McAvoy had 2 assists, while Charlie Coyle (10), Brad Marchand (21) and Jake DeBrusk (7) were the three goal scorers for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 37 saves on 41 shots in the win. David Pastrnak (7G-4A-11P) extends his point streak to seven games. Boston was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 32 shots, and Boston is 24-13-3 for 51 points and is in the 2nd Wild Card position.
Next Game
BOS: at ARI JAN 28th 6:00
COL: at CHI JAN 28th 5:30
Injury report JAN 26th
Pacific
Anaheim
Simon Benoit: was taken off the COVID list and returned to game action on Wednesday.
Derek Grant: missed Wednesday’s game and is currently day to day with a LBI.
Calgary
No Current Injury Update.
San Jose
Erik Karlsson: was placed on IR and will miss 10-12 weeks after getting surgery on a muscle tear on his forearm.
Adin Hill: didn’t dress for Wednesday’s game and is day to day with a LBI.
Jonah Gadjovich: returned to game action on Wednesday after missing 6 games due to a UBI.
Central
Chicago
No Current Injury Update.
Colorado
Nathan Mackinnon: left Wednesday’s game due to a UBI and didn’t return to the game.
Atlantic
Boston
Anton Blidh: returned to game action on Wednesday after missing two games due to a UBI.
Nick Foligno: missed Wednesday’s game as he is currently dealing with a UBI.
Detroit
Gustav Lindstrom: missed Wednesday’s game as he is dealing with a Undisclosed injury and is day to day.
Toronto
COVID: Ondrej Kase, Nick Ritchie and Justin Holl were all taken off the COVID list and both Kase and Holl returned to game action on Wednesday but Ritchie is stil on the taxi squad.
Timothy Liljegren: left Wednesday’s game due to a UBI and didn’t return.
Metro
Columbus
Adam Boqvist: returned to game action on Wednesday after being taken off the COVID list.
Alex Texier: left the game on Wednesday and didn’t return as he now has a UBI.
Washington
No Current Injury Update.
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