NHL Game Recaps and Injury Update JAN 29th

 Game Recap


Anaheim 2 Ottawa 1 Final

After a tight and tied game after the first two periods Troy Terry would get the game winner for Anaheim early in the third and the Ducks leapfrog into top spot in Pacific. Rickard Rakell (9) and Troy Terry (25) were the two goal scorers for the Ducks. John Gibson made 44 saves on 45 shots in the win. Anaheim was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 20 shots and are now on a five game point streak, and Anaheim is 23-16-8 for 54 points and are 2nd in the Pacific. Both teams had lineup changes for Anaheim Derek Grant replaced Vinni Lettieri and for Ottawa Mark Kastelic who made his NHL debut replaced Josh Norris. Tyler Ennis (5) was the lone goal scorer for the Senators. Anton Forsberg made 18 saves on 20 shots in the loss. Alex Formenton’s five game point streak ended. Ottawa was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 45 shots and had their four game point streak ended, and Ottawa is 13-21-4 for 30 points and are 23 points back of a playoff spot. 

Next Game 

ANA: at DET JAN 31st 4:30

OTT: vs EDM JAN 31st 4:30


Philadelphia 4 Los Angeles 3 Final/OT 

Philadelphia blew 2-0 and 3-1 leads but recovered in OT to beat the Kings and end their awful losing streak and get out of the league’s basement. Cam Atkinson scored twice (16 and 17) and added a assist, while Gerald Mayhew (3) and Scott Laughton (7) both also scored for the Flyers. Carter Hart made 37 saves on 40 shots in the win. Philadelphia was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 36 shots and ended their thirteen game losing streak, and Philadelphia is 14-22-8 for 36 points and are 17 points back of a playoff spot. Philadelphia had the only lineup change as Isaac Ratcliffe who made his NHL debut replaced Linus Sandin. Viktor Arvidsson scored twice (11 and 12), Sean Durzi had 2 assists, while Anze Kopitar (14) also scored for the Kings. Jonathan Quick made 32 saves on 36 shots in the OT loss. Los Angeles was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 40 shots and are on a four game point streak, and Los Angeles is 22-16-7 for 51 points and is 3rd in the Pacific. 

Next Game 

LA: at PIT JAN 30th 10:00

PHI: vs WIN FEB 1st 4:00


Winnipeg 4 St.Louis 1 Final

After St.Louis opened the scoring the Jets scored four unanswered goals to get the win and move closer to a playoff spot. Paul Stastny scored twice (10 and 11), Kyle Connor had a goal (24) and a assist, while Nate Schmidt (2) also scored for the Jets. Eric Comrie made 28 saves on 29 shots in the win. Winnipeg was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 9 hits and 24 shots and ended their six game losing streak, and Winnipeg is 18-16-7 for 43 points and are 5 points back of a playoff spot. Winnipeg had the only lineup change as Dominic Toninato and Declan Chisholm replaced Evgeny Svechnikov and Nathan Beaulieu. Vladimir Tarasenko (15) was the lone goal scorer for the Blues. Ville Husso made 20 saves on 23 shots in the loss and Winnipeg added a EN goal. St.Louis was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 29 shots, and St.Louis is 26-13-5 for 57 points and are 3rd in the Central. 

Next Game 

ST.L: vs NJ FEB 10th 5:00

WIN: at PHI FEB 1st 4:00


Florida 5 San Jose 4 Final/OT

After being 2-0,3-1 and 4-2 the Panthers scored the final three goals of the game including the OT winner as the Panthers beat the Sharks. Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal (17) and 2 assists, Mason Marchment (6) and Gustav Forsling (2) both had a goal and a assist, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe both had 2 assists, while Sam Bennett (21) and Aleksander Barkov (20) both also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves on 34 shots in the win. Florida was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 30 hits and 50 shots and are on a three game winning streak, and Florida is 31-9-5 for 67 points and are 1st in the Atlantic. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Joe Thornton and Jonas Johansson who was backup replaced Frank Vatrano and Spencer Knight, while for San Jose Rudolf Balcers replaced Jeffery Viel. Nick Bonino had 3 assists, Jonathan Dahlen scored twice (10 and 11), while Matt Nieto (4) and Tomas Hertl (22) both also scored for the Sharks. James Reimer made 45 saves on 50 shots in the OT loss. San Jose was 2/2 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 34 shots and have lost five of their last seven games, and San Jose is 22-19-3 for 47 points and are 1 point back of a playoff spot. 

Next Game 

FLO: at COLU JAN 31st 4:00

SJ: at CAR JAN 30th 2:00


Toronto 7 Detroit 4 Final 

After trailing the game 4-2 to start the third the Maple Leafs would get a five goal third period to beat the Red Wings and gain in the Atlantic. Michael Bunting had a hat trick (10,11 and 12), Mitch Marner (11) and John Tavares (17) both had a goal and a assist, Justin Holl, Alex Kerfoot, Auston Matthews, David Kampf and Morgan Reilly all had 2 assists, while Rasmus Sandin (1) and Pierre Engvall (6) both also scored for the Maple Leafs. Petr Mrazek made 31 saves on 35 shots in the win. Mitch Marner (5G-4A-9P) extends his point streak to five games. Toronto was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 6 hits and 37 shots and are now on a three game winning streak, and Toronto is 27-10-3 for 57 points and are 3rd in the Atlantic. Neither team had any lineup changes for today’s game. Dylan Larkin scores twice (21 and 22) and added a assist, Vladislav Namestnikov had a goal (12) and a assist, Moritz Seider and Robbi Fabbri both had 2 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi (21) also scored for the Red Wings. Alex Nedeljkovic made 30 saves on 35 shots in the loss and Toronto added two EN goals. Detroit was 1/1 on the power play, and also had 10 hits and 35 shots and have lost seven of their last ten games, and Detroit is 19-20-6 for 44 points and are nine points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

DET: vs ANA JAN 31st 4:30

TOR: vs NJ JAN 31st 4:30


Edmonton 7 Montreal 2 Final

The Oilers got the first three goals including Kane’s first as a Oiler as Edmonton creams Montreal to get the win and inch toward a playoff spot. Zach Hyman scored twice (12 and 13) and added a assist, Leon Draisaitl scored twice (30 and 31), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal (4) and a assist, Warren Foegele and Duncan Keith both had 2 assists, while Evander Kane (1) and Derek Ryan (3) both also scored for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner made 21 saves on 23 shots in the win. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (1G-4A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Edmonton was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 24 shots and are on a four game winning streak, and Edmonton is 22-16-2 for 46 points and are 2 points back of a playoff spot. Montreal had the only lineup change as Kale Clague replaced David Savard. Josh Anderson (9) and Tyler Toffoli (8) were the two goal scorers for the Canadiens. Sam Montembeault let in 6 goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Cayden Primeau who made 7 saves on 8 shots in the loss and in relief. Mike Hoffman (2G-3A-5P) extends his point streak to five games. Montreal was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 23 shots and are on a five game losing streak and have lost eleven of their last twelve games. 

Next Game 

EDM: at OTT JAN 31st 4:30

MON: vs COLU JAN 30th 4:00


Carolina 2 New Jersey 1 Final

A quick 2 goal lead and a solid performance from Raanta help the Hurricanes win and move up the Metro. Jordan Martinook (2) and Andrei Svechnikov (15) were the two goal scorers for the Hurricanes. Antti Raanta made 24 saves on 25 shots in the win. Carolina was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 42 hits and 23 shots and are on a six game winning streak and have won six of their last seven games, and Carolina is 30-9-2 for 62 points and is 1st in the Metro. Carolina had the only lineup change as Jordan Martinook replaced Teuvo Teravainen. Jesper Boqvist (1) was the lone goal scorer for the Devils. Jon Gillies made 21 saves on 23 shots in the loss. Jesper Bratt’s seven game point streak and Jack Hughes five game point streak both ended. New Jersey was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 25 shots and are now on a four game losing streak and have lost seven of their last eight games, and New Jersey is 15-23-5 for 35 points and are 18 points back of a playoff spot. 

Next Game 

CAR: vs SJ JAN 30th 2:00

NJ: at TOR JAN 31st 4:30


Vegas 3 Tampa Bay 2 Final/SO

Vegas blew a 2-0 lead entering the third period but gave up two goals in the third, however they recovered as they won in the shootout and regain top spot in the Pacific. Brett Howden (6) and Will Carrier (5) both had a goal and a assist in regulation, while Nicolas Roy, William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Mark Stone all scores in the shootout for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 27 saves on 29 shots in the win. Vegas was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 27 shots and have a point in five of their last seven games, and Vegas is 26-16-3 for 55 points and are 1st in the Pacific. Vegas had the only lineup change as Brett Howden and Ben Hutton replaced Chandler Stephenson and Dylan Coghlan. Corey Perry has a goal (12) and a assist, Ross Colton (9) also scored in regulation, while Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Ross Colton were the three goal scorers in the shootout for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves on 27 shots in the loss. Ondrej Palat had his five game point streak ended. Tampa Bay was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 39 hits and 29 shots and are now on a three game point streak, and Tampa Bay is 29-10-6 for 64 points and are 2nd in the Atlantic.

Next Game 

TB: vs SJ FEB 1st 4:00

VGK: vs BUF FEB 1st 7:00


Buffalo 3 Arizona 1 Final

Buffalo scored the first three goals of the game and held down the fort to get the win and move up in the standings. Peyton Krebs (3) and Alex Tuch (4) both had a goal and a assist, while Kyle Okposo (8) also scored for the Sabres. Craig Anderson made 27 saves on 28 shots in the win. Buffalo was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 16 hits and 35 shots and have a point in four of their last six games, and Buffalo is 14-22-7 for 35 points and are 18 points back of a playoff spot. Buffalo had the only lineup change as Kyle Okposo, John Hayden, Will Butcher, Casey Fitzgerald, Craig Anderson who started and Dustin Tokarski who was backup replaced Zemgus Girgensons, Rasmus Asplund, Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Dahlin, Aaron Dell and Michael Houser. Shayne Gostisbehere (8) was the lone goal scorer for the Coyotes. Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves on 35 shots in the loss. Shayne Gostisbehere (1G-3A-4P) and Clayton Keller (2G-3A-5P) both now have four game point streaks. Arizona was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 20 hits and 28 shots and are now on a five game losing streak, and Arizona is 10-29-4 for 24 points and are 24 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

ARI: at COL FEB 1st 6:00

BUF: at COL JAN 30th 5:00


Calgary 1 Vancouver 0 Final/OT

In what was a scoreless game through the first 60 minutes finally got a goal in OT when Calgary got the winner and moved back into a playoff spot. Johnny Gaudreau (17) was the lone goal scorer for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom stoped all 15 shots he faced in the win and the shutout which was his seventh shutout of the season. Calgary was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 13 hits and 32 shots and have won four of their last six games, and Calgary is 21-13-6 for 48 points and are in the 2nd Wild Card position. Vancouver had the only lineup change as Bo Horvat, Noah Juulsen and Thatcher Demko who started replaced Justin Bailey, Tucker Poolman, and Spencer Martin. Vancouver was shutout for the second time this season. Thatcher Demko made 31 saves on 32 shots in the OT loss. Vancouver was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 15 shots and now have a three game point streak, and Vancouver is 19-19-6 for 44 points and are 4 points back of a playoff spot. 

Next Game 

CAL: at DAL FEB 1st 5:30

VAN: at CHI JAN 31st 4:30






Injury report JAN 29th


Pacific 


Anaheim 

Derek Grant: returned to game action on Saturday after missing two games due to a LBI.

Ryan Getzlaf: was able to play during Saturday’s game after he didn’t finish the previous game with a UBI.


Calgary 

No Current Injury Update.


Edmonton 

No Current Injury Update. 


Los Angeles 

Mikey Anderson: left Saturday’s game with a UBI and didn’t return.


San Jose 

Rudolf Balcers: was taken off the COVID list and returned to game action on Saturday.

Mario Ferraro: left Saturday’s game with a UBI and didn’t return. 


Vancouver 

Tucker Poolman: missed Saturday’s game as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury.

COVID: Bo Horvat and Thatcher Demko both returned to game action on Saturday after being taken off the COVID list.


Vegas

COVID: Chandler Stephenson and Dylan Coghlan were both placed in the COVID protocol and missed Saturday’s game.


Central 


Arizona 

Johan Larsson: missed his second consecutive game on Saturday due to a LBI.


St.Louis 

No Current Injury Update.


Winnipeg

Dominic Toninato: returned to game action on Saturday after missing two and was taken off the COVID list.

Nathan Beaulieu: missed Saturday’s game and was placed on IR as he is dealing with a LBI.


Atlantic 


Buffalo 

COVID: Rasmus Asplund, Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Dahlin and Michael Houser were all placed in the COVID protocol while Dustin Tokarski was taken out of COVID protocol and was backup for the first time since DEC 2nd in Saturday. 

Aaron Dell: missed Saturday’s game as he served the first of his three game suspension.

Zemgus Girgensons: missed Saturday’s game as he is currently dealing with a LBI.

Will Butcher: returned to game action on Saturday after missing two game due to a UBI, and then left the game and didn’t return with a LBI.

Craig Anderson: returned to game action on Saturday after missing 33 games due to a UBI.

Kyle Okposo: returned to game action on Saturday after missing three games with a UBI.


Detroit 

No Current Injury Update.


Florida 

Jonas Johansson: was backup on Saturday for the first time since being taken off the COVID list. 


Montreal 

David Savard: missed Saturday’s game and is day to day with a LBI.


Ottawa 

Josh Norris: missed Saturday’s game and will be out a minimum of the next three games with a UBI.


Tampa Bay 

No Current Injury Update.


Toronto 

No Current Injury Update.


Metro


Carolina 

Jordan Martinook: returned to game action on Saturday for the first time since being taken off the COVID list. 

Teuvo Teravainen: missed Saturday’s game as he is currently dealing with a non COVID illness.


New Jersey 

No Current Injury Update.


Philadelphia 

No Current Injury Update.




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