NHL Game Recap and Injury Report JAN 27th

 Game Recap


Seattle 2 Pittsburgh 1 Final/OT

Seattle was able to comeback with a late goal and they get their first ever NHL win in OT and move up the standings. Jared McCann (17) and Adam Larsson (4) were the two goal scorers for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer made 23 saves on 24 shots in the win. Seattle was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 29 shots and have won four of their last six games, and Seattle is 14-25-4 for 32 points and is 14 points back of a playoff spot. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Evgeni Malkin (4) was the lone goal scorer for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 27 saves on 29 shots in the OT loss. Evgeni Malkin (2G-5A-7P) extends his point streak to six games. Pittsburgh was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 33 hits and 24 shots and had their six game winning streak ended but now have a seven game point streak, and Pittsburgh is 27-10-6 for 60 points and is tied for top spot in the Metro. 

Next Game 

PIT:  vs DET JAN 28th 4:00

SEA: at NYI JAN 29th 11:00


Florida 4 Vegas 1 Final 

After giving up the first goal of the game the Panthers scored four consecutive goals to win the game and retake full control of top of the Atlantic Division. Sam Bennett scores twice (19 and 20), Aleksander Barkov has a goal (19) and a assist, while Mason Marchment (5) also scored for the Panthers. Spencer Knight made 24 saves on 25 shots in the loss. Florida was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 37 hits and 32 shots and have won four of their last five games, and Florida is 30-9-5 for 65 points and is 1st in the Atlantic. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Frank Vatrano and Gustav Forsling replaced Maxim Mamin and Chase Priskie, while for Vegas Max Pacioretty and Reilly Smith replaced Micheal Amadio and Brett Howden. Zach Whitecloud (6) was the lone goal scorer for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 28 saves on 30 shots in the loss and Florida added two EN goals. Vegas was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 25 shots and had their three game point streak ended and have lost five of their last seven games, and Vegas is 25-16-3 for 53 points and is first in the Pacific.

Next Game 

FLO: vs SJ JAN 29th 3:00

VGK: at TB JAN 29th 4:00


Carolina 3 Ottawa 2 Final/SO

After falling behind 2-1 in the third, the Hurricanes would come back with a late game tying goal and the shootout winner to come into a tie for first in the Metro. Derek Stepan (6) and Nino Niederriter (13) were the two goal scorers in regulation, while Andrei Svechnikov was the lone goal scorer in the shootout for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves on 39 shots in the win. Andrei Svechnikov and Tony DeAngelo’s five game point streaks both ended, while Vincent Trocheck (2G-3A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Carolina was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 29 shots and have won five of their last six games, and Carolina is 29-9-2 for 60 points and is tied for top spot in the Metro. Both teams had lineup changes for Carolina Ethan Bear replaced Brendan Smith, and for Ottawa Egor Sokolov and Clark Bishop replaced Drake Batherson and  Dylan Gambrell. Nick Paul (7) and Alex Formenton (9) were the two goal scorers in regulation for the Senators. Matt Murray made 27 saves on 29 shots in the SO loss. Alex Formenton (2G-3A-5P) extends his point streak to five games. Ottawa was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 39 hits and 39 shots and they are now on a four game point streak, and Ottawa is 13-20-4 for 30 points and is 21 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

CAR: vs NJ JAN 29th 4:00

OTT: vs ANA JAN 29th 9:30


Columbus 5 New York R 3 Final

After what was a two all game after the first the Blue Jackets took over scoring three of the last four goals including twice in the second to win and move up the standings. Boone Jenner scores twice (17 and 18) and added a assist, Zach Werenski had three assists, Sean Kuraly scored twice (7 and 8), Patrick Laine had 2 assists, while Gustav Nyquist (11) also scored for the Blue Jackets. Joonas Korpisalo made 33 saves on 36 shots in the win. Columbus was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 32 hits and 29 shots and ended their three game losing streak, and Columbus is 19-21-1 for 39 points and are 12 points back of a playoff spot. Columbus had the only lineup change as Emil Bemstrom and Gavin Bayreuther replaced Alex Texier and Dean Kukan. Artemi Panarin had a goal (12) and 2 assists, Braden Schneider had 2 assists, while Barclay Goodrow (9) and Mika Zibanejad (16) both also scored for the Rangers. Alex Georgiev made 14 saves on 18 shots in the loss and Columbus added a EN goal. Chris Kreider’s six game point streak ended, while Adam Fox (2G-9A-11P) extends his point streak to seven games, and Artemi Panarin (2G-10A-12P) extends his point streak to six games. New York R was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 36 shots, and New York R is 28-12-4 for 60 points and is tied for top spot in the Metro. 

Next Game 

COLU: at MON JAN 30th 4:00

NYR: vs MIN JAN 28th 5:00


Anaheim 5 Montreal 4 Final

Anaheim had a three goal first period and it was enough to cruise to a win  and they are now sneaking up on Vegas for 1st in the Pacific. Troy Terry had a goal (24) and 2 assists, Trevor Zegras scored twice (11 and 12), Cam Fowler had a goal (6) and a assist, Kevin Shattenkirk had 2 assists, while Sam Carrick (9) also scored for the Ducks. Anthony Stolarz made 36 saves on 40 shots in the win. Kevin Shattenkirk (1G-4A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Anaheim was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 14 hits and 24 shots and are now on a four game point streak, and Anaheim is 22-16-8 for 52 points and is 2nd in the Pacific. Both teams had lineup changes for Anaheim Adam Henrique, Josh Manson and Anthony Stolarz replaced Nicolas Deslauriers, Greg Pateryn and Lukas Dostal, while for Montreal Lukas Vejdemo and Sam Montembeault who was starter replaced Christian Dvorak and Michael McNiven. Jake Evans scores twice (5 and 6), Rem Pitlick had two assists, while Laurent Dauphin (2) and Artturi Lehkonen (6) both also scored for the Canadiens. Cayden Primeau let in 3 goals on 9 shots before being replaced by Sam Montembeault who made 13 saves on 15 shots in the loss and in relief. Mike Hoffman (2G-2A-4P) now has a four game point streak. Montreal was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 40 shots and  are now on a four game losing streak, and Montreal is 8-27-7 for 23 points and are 28 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

ANA: at OTT JAN 29th 9:30

MON: vs EDM JAN 29th 4:00


Los Angeles 3 New York I 2 Final

Les by Quinton Byfield’s first ever goal the Kings hold off a late comeback attempt to win and keep pace with the other Pacific teams. Andreas Athanasiou had a goal (4) and a assist, Dustin Brown had 2 assists, while Quinton Byfield who scored his first NHL goal (1) and Adrian Kempe (18) both also scored for the Kings. Cal Peterson made 23 saves on 25 shots in the win. Los Angeles was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 30 shots and are now on a three game point streak, and Los Angeles is 22-16-6 for 50 points and is 3rd in the Pacific. Both teams had lineup changes for Los Angeles Andreas Athanasiou replaced Carl Grundstrom and for New York I Kyle Palmeri replaced Kiefer Bellows. Casey Cizikas (3) and Matthew Barzal (9) were the two goal scorers for the Islanders. Semyon Varlamov made 27 saves on 29 shots in the loss. New York I was 0/1 on the power play and also had 27 hits and 25 shots, and New York I is 15-15-6 for 36 points and is 15 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

LA: at PHI JAN 29th 10:00

NYI: vs SEA JAN 29th 11:00


Tampa Bay 3 New Jersey 2 Final 

In a tight game the Bolts got the game winner in the third exactly a minute after Jersey ties it as the Bolts won and keep pace in the Atlantic race. Alex Killorn (14), Mathieu Joseph (8) and Anthony Cirelli (12) were the three goal scorers for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves on 33 shots in the win. Ondrej Palat (5G-2A-7P) extends his point streak to five games. Tampa Bay was 1/1 on the power play, and also had 35 hits and 35 shots and have won six of their last seven games, and Tampa Bay is 29-10-5 for 63 points and is 2nd in the Atlantic. Both teams had lineup changes for Tampa Bay Ondrej Palat and Jan Rutta replaced Nikita Kucherov and Andrej Sustr, while for New Jersey Jesper Boqvist and Ty Smith replaced Micheal McLeod and Christian Jaros. Damon Severson had a goal (6) and a assist, Jesper Bratt had 2 assists, while Jack Hughes (11) also scored for the Devils. Jon Gillies made 32 saves on 35 shots in the loss. Jesper Bratt (5G-5A-10P) extend his point streak to seven games, Jack Hughes (2G-3A-5P) extends his point streak to five games, while Damon Severson (1G-5A-6P) now has a four game point streak. New Jersey was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 25 hits and 33 shots and and are on a three game losing streak and have lost six of their last seven games and New Jersey is 15-22-5 for 35 points and is 16 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

NJ: at CAR JAN 29th 4:00

TB: vs VGK JAN 29th 4:00


St.Louis 5 Calgary 1 Final

The Blues get revenge as they scored four consecutive goals after a 1 all tie to beat the Flames and move up the standings just three days after Calgary pummelled them. Brandon Saad scored twice (14 and 15) and added a assist, Brayden Schenn had a goal (10) and a assist, while Jordan Kyrou (17) and Ryan O’Reilly (10) both also scored for the Blues. Ville Husso made 28 saves on 29 shots in the win. St.Louis was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 18 hits and 28 shots and have won seven of their last nine games, and St.Louis is 26-12-5 for 57 points and is 3rd in the Central. Neither team had any lineup changes in today’s game. Mikael Backlund (6) was the lone goal scorer for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves on 28 shots in the loss. Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau’s six game point streaks ended. Calgary was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 29 shots and have lost six of their last nine games, and Calgary is 20-13-6 for 46 points and are tied for 2nd Wild Card in the West. 

Next Game 

CAL: vs VAN JAN 29th 7:00

ST.L: vs WIN JAN 29th 12:00


Vancouver 5 Winnipeg 1 Final

J.T Miller scores the first three goals for Vancouver and Vancouver scored the final four goals as the Canucks win and inch closer to a playoff spot. J.T Miller had a hat trick (13,14 and 15) and added a assist for a four point night, Brock Boeser had a goal (11) and 2 assists, Elias Pettersson had a goal (11) and a assist, while Luke Schenn added 2 assists for Canucks. Spencer Martin made 33 saves on 34 shots in the win which was his first NHL win. J.T Miller (4G-4A-8P) now has a four game point streak. Vancouver was 2/2 on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 33 shots and have a point in five of their last six games, and Vancouver is 19-19-5 for 43 points and is 3 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for the Canucks Conor Garland and Jaroslav Halak who was backup replaced Justin Dowling and Michael Dipietro, while for Winnipeg Johnathan Kovacevic who made his NHL debut and Eric Comrie who was backup replaced Dylan Samberg and Mikhail Berdin. Andrew Copp (12) was the lone goal scorer for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves on 33 shots in the loss. Winnipeg was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 14 hits and 34 shots and are now on a six game losing streak, and Winnipeg is 17-16-7 for 41 points and are five points back of a playoff spot. 

Next Game 

VAN: at CAL JAN 29th 7:00

WIN: at ST.L JAN 29th 12:00


Edmonton 3 Nashville 2 Final/SO

In a really tight game the Oilers came back from multiple deficits to get the shootout winner and are coming up on a wild card spot. Evan Bouchard (9) and Connor McDavid (21)were the two goal scorers in regulation, while Connor McDavid was the lone goal scorer in the shootout for the Oilers. Mikko Koskinen made 28 saves on 30 shots in the win. Edmonton was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 46 shots and are now on a three game winning streak, and Edmonton is 21-16-2 for 44 points and are 2 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Edmonton Zach Hyman and William Lagesson replaced Brendan Perlini and Slater Koekkoek, while for Nashville Matt Luff replaced Cole Smith. Filip Forsberg had a goal (22) and a assist, while Matt Duchene (21) also scored in regulation for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 44 saves on 46 shots in the SO loss. Nashville was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 45 hits and 30 shots and had their three game winning streak ended but now have four game point streak, and Nashville is 27-14-4 for 58 points and is 2nd in the Central. 

Next Game 

EDM: at MON JAN 29th 4:00

NAS: vs VAN FEB 1st 5:00





Injury report JAN 27th


Pacific 


Anaheim 

COVID: Josh Manson and Anthony Stolarz both returned to game action on Thursday after being taken off the COVID list.

Adam Henrique: returned to game action on Thursday after missing 20 games due to a LBI.


Calgary 

No Current Injury Update.


Edmonton 

Zach Hyman: was taken out of the COVID protocol and returned to game action on Thursday.


Los Angeles 

Andreas Athanasiou: returned to game action on Thursday after missing 16 games due to a LBI.


Seattle 

No Current Injury Update.


Vancouver 

COVID: Jaroslav Halak and Conor Garland were both taken out of the COVID protocol and Garland returned to game action while Halak was the backup.


Vegas 

Reilly Smith: was activated off of the COVID list and returned to game action on Thursday.

Max Pacioretty: made his return to game action on Thursday after missing 10 games due to a wrist. 


Central 


Nashville 

No Current Injury Update.


St.Louis 

No Current Injury Update.


Winnipeg 

Dylan Samberg: missed Thursday’s game and is week to week as he is dealing with a UBI.

Eric Comrie: was backup on Thursday as he dressed for the first time since being taken off the COVID list. 


Atlantic 


Florida

COVID: Gustav Forsling and Jonas Johansson were both activated off of the COVID list and Forsling returned to game action on Thursday while Johansson sat as a healthy scratch. 


Montreal 

Sam Montembeault: returned to game action on Thursday after missing two games due to a UBI.

Christian Dvorak missed Thursday’s game as he is currently dealing with a concussion.


Ottawa 

Dylan Gambrell: missed Thursday’s game and is day to day with a UBI.

Drake Batherson: missed Thursday’s game and will be out for months as he is dealing with a ankle injury.


Tampa Bay 

Jan Rutta: returned to game action on Thursday after missing three games due to a LBI.

Nikita Kucherov: missed Thursday’s game as he was placed in the COVID protocol.

Ondrej Palat: returned to game action after missing five games due to a LBI.


Metro


Carolina 

No Current Injury Update.


Columbus 

Alex Texier: missed Thursday’s game and will miss about a months time due to a Finger injury.


New Jersey

Ty Smith: was activated off of IR and returned to game action on Thursday after missing three games due to a UBI.

Michael McLeod: missed Thursday’s game and was placed on IR due to a undisclosed injury.


New York I 

Kyle Palmeri: returned to game action on Thursday after missing ten games due to a LBI.

Austin Czarnik: missed Thursday’s game and he was placed on IR as he is dealing with a UBI.


New York R

Patrik Nemeth: didn’t travel with the Rangers and missed Thursday’s game as he is dealing with person reasons.


Pittsburgh 

No Current Injury Update.


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