NHL Game Reviews And Injury Update JAN 30th

 Game Recap


New York R 3 Seattle 2 Final 

The Rangers blew a two goal lead but scored with just :34 seconds left in the game to get the win and move up in the race for the Metro. Mika Zibanejad had a goal (17) and 2 assists, while Alexis Lafreniere (9) and K’Andre Miller (3) both also scored for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made 40 saves on 42 shots in the win. New York R was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 24 shots and won six of their last nine games, and New York R is 29-13-4 for 62 points and are 2nd in the Metro. Seattle had the only lineup change as Morgan Geekie replaced Calle Jarnkrok. Jared McCann had a goal (18) and a assist, while Yanni Gourde (10) also scored for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer made 21 saves on 24 shots in the win. Jared McCann (3G-2A-5P) and Marcus Johansson (1G-4A-5P) both now have four game point streaks. Seattle was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 42 shots, and Seattle is 14-26-4 for 32 points and are 16 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

NYR: vs FLO FEB 1st 4:00

SEA: at BOS FEB 1st 4:00


Los Angeles 4 Pittsburgh 3 Final

Los Angeles surrendered a 3-1 lead before recovering with a late third period goal to win and close in on top of the Pacific. Trevor Moore scores twice (6 and 7), Anze Kopitar had 2 assists, while Alex Iafallo (14) and Drew Doughty (5) both also scored for the Kings. Cal Peterson made 23 saves on 26 shots in the win. Anze Kopitar (1G-4A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Los Angeles was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 38 shots and  now have a five game point streak, and Los Angeles is 23-16-7 for 46 points and are 3rd in the Pacific. Both teams had lineup changes for Los Angeles Jacob Moverare and Austin Strand replaced Matt Roy and Mikey Anderson, while for Pittsburgh Radim Zohorna replaced Danton Heinen. Bryan Rust scores twice (11 and 12), Sidney Crosby had a goal (12) and a assist, while Kris Letang added 2 assists for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 34 saves on 38 shots in the loss. Evgeni Malkin (2G-7A-9P) extends his point streak to seven games. Pittsburgh was 2/4 on the power play, and also had 56 hits and 26 shots and had their eight game point streak ended and now have a three game losing streak, and Pittsburgh is 27-11-7 for 61 points and are 3rd in the Metro.

Next Game 

LA: at DET FEB 2nd 4:30

PIT: vs WAS FEB 1st 4:00


Carolina 2 San Jose 1 Final

After the Sharks tied the game up in the third the Hurricanes were able to get a late goal to get the win and retain top spot in the Metro. Vincent Trocheck (11) and Andrei Svechnikov (16) were the two goal scorers for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 27 saves on 28 shots in the win. Carolina was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 29 shots and are on a four game winning streak and have won seven of their last eight games, and Carolina is 31-9-2 for 64 points and are 1st in the Metro. San Jose had the only lineup change as Jeffery Viel, Lane Pederson and Ryan Merkley replaced Jonah Gadjovich, Jasper Weatherby and Mario Ferraro. Rudolf Balcers (5) was the lone goal scorer for the Sharks. James Reimer made 27 saves on 29 shots in the loss. Rudolf Balcers (3G-1A-4P) now has a four game point streak. San Jose was 0/2 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 28 shots and ave lost six of their last eight games, and San Jose is 22-20-3 for 47 points and is 1 point back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

CAR: at TOR FEB 7th 4:00

SJ: at TB FEB 1st 4:00


Columbus 6 Montreal 3 Final

After nearly blowing a 4-1 lead they were able to get a goal in the third to halt Montreal’s comeback attempt and win, inching closer to a playoff spot. Patrick Laine (7 and 8), Cole Sillinger had a goal (7) and a assist, Gustav Nyguist had 2 assists, while Jack Roslovic (7), Eric Robinson (6) and Yegor Chinakov (5) all also scored for the Blue Jackets. Joonas Korpisalo made 32 saves on 35 shots in the win. Columbus was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 17 hits and 36 shots, and Columbus a 20-21-1 for 41 points and are 12 points back of a playoff spot. Montreal had the only lineup changes as Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron who made his season debut replaced Lukas Vejdemo and Cedric Paquette. Artturi Lehkonen had a goal (7) and 2 assists, while Tyler Toffoli (9) and Nick Suzuki (9) both had a goal and a assist for the Canadiens. Sam Montembeault lei in 3 goals on 7 shots before being replaced by Cayden Primeau who made 26 saves on 28 shots in the loss and in relief, and Columbus added a EN goal. Mike Hoffman’s five game point streak ended, while Jake Evans (2G-3A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Montreal was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 35 shots and are on a six game losing streak and have lost twelve of their last thirteen games, and Montreal is 8-29-7 for 23 points and are 30 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

COLU: vs FLO JAN 31st 4:00

MON: vs NJ FEB 1st 4:00


Dallas 6 Boston 1 Final

Tyler Seguin kicked off the scoring in this game and capped it off as Dallas wins big and is now tied for the last playoff spot. Tyler Seguin scored twice (13 and 14) and added a assist, Jamie Benn had a goal (10) and a assist, Dennis Gurianov had 2 assists, while Alex Radulov (2), Luke Glendening (6) and Roope Hintz (20) all also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger made 25 saves on 26 shots in the win. Dallas was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 29 shots and have won five of their last six games, and Dallas is 23-17-2 for 48 points and is tied for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Boston Steven Fogarty who made his season debut and Jermey Swayman who was backup replaced Eric Haula and Troy Grosenick and for Dallas Joel Hanley replaced Andrej Sekera. Craig Smith (6) was the lone goal scorer for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark let in 4 goals on 15 shots before being replaced by Jeremy Swayman who made 12 saves on 14 shots in the loss and in relief. David Pastrnak had his eight game point streak ended. Boston was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 26 shots and have lost three of their last four games, and Boston is 25-14-3 for 53 points and are in the 2nd Wild Card position.

Next Game 

BOS: vs SEA FEB 1st 4:00

DAL: vs CAL FEB 1st 5:30


Minnesota 4 New York I 3 Final 

Minnesota would get the first two goals of the game and were able to maintain the two goal lead for most of the game and got the win and are now tied for 3rd in the Central. Kirill Kaprizov (18), Matthew Boldy (4) and Joel Eriksson Ek (13) all had a goal and a assist, Matt Dumba had 2 assists, while Brandon Duhaime (5) also scored for the Wild. Kaapo Kahkonen made 40 saves on 43 shots in the win. Mats Zuccarello had his ten game point streak ended, while Kirill Kaprizov (8G-12A-20P) and Kevin Fiala (8G-6A-14P) both extended their point streaks to eleven games. Minnesota was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 21 shots and re on a five game winning streak and nine game point streak, and Minnesota is 27-10-3 for 57 points and is tied for 3rd in the Central. Both teams had lineup changes for Minnesota Kyle Rau replaced Marcus Foligno and for New York I Ross Johnston replaced Casey Cizikas. Brock Nelson (14), Ross Johnston (1) and Oliver Wahlstrom (9) were the three goal scorers for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin made 17 saves on 21 shots in the loss. New York I was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 30 hits and 43 shots and have lost three of their last four games, and New York I is 15-16-6 for 36 points and is 17 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

MIN: at CHI FEB 2nd 6:30

NYI: vs OTT FEB 1st 4:30


Colorado 4 Buffalo 1 Final 

Colorado broke a 1 all tie midway through the second period and would add two more goals as they beat the Sabres and keep top spot in the Central. Valeri Nichushkin (12) and Mikko Rantanen (23) both had a goal and a assist, while Nazem Kadri (18) and Gabriel Landeskog (19) both also scored for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves on 31 shots in the win. Gabriel Landeskog (5G-3A-8P) extends his point streak to five games, while Cale Makar (2G-4A-6P) and Nazem Kadri (3G-5A-8P) both now have four game point streak. Colorado was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 36 shots and now have a ten game winning streak and a sixteen game point streak, and Colorado is 32-8-3 for 67 points and are 1st in the Central. Buffalo had the only lineup changes as Victor Olofsson and Rasmus Dahlin replaced Tage Thompson and Will Butcher. Dylan Cozens (11) was the lone goal scorer for the Sabres. Dustin Tokarski made 32 saves on 35 shots in the loss. Buffalo was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 31 shots and have lost eleven of their last fifteen games, and Buffalo is 14-23-7 for 35 points and is 18 points back of a playoff spot.

Next Game 

BUF: at VGK FEB 1st 7:00

COL: vs ARI FEB 1st 6:00






Injury report JAN 30th


Pacific 


Los Angeles 

Mikey Anderson: missed Sunday’s game and was placed on IR as he is dealing with a UBI.

Matt Roy: missed Sunday’s game as he was placed in COVID protocol.


San Jose 

Mario Ferraro: missed Sunday’s game after leaving Saturday’s game with a mouth injury.


Seattle

Calle Jarnkrok: missed Sunday’s game as he is dealing with a UBI. 

Karson Kuhlman: left Sunday’s game and didn’t return as he sustained a UBI.


Central 


Colorado 

No Current Injury Update.


Dallas 

No Current Injury Update. 


Minnesota 

Marcus Foligno: missed Sunday’s game as he is currently dealing with a UBI.


Atlantic 


Boston 

Eric Haula: missed Sunday’s game after he was placed in the COVID protocol.


Buffalo 

COVID: Victor Olofsson and Rasmus Dahlin were taken out of COVID protocol and returned I game action on Sunday.

Zemgus Girgensons: was placed on IR as he is currently dealing with a LBI.

Will Butcher: missed Sunday’s game and is day to day with a LBI.

Tage Thompson: missed Sunday’s game as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury.

Casey Mittlestadt: left Sunday’s game with a undisclosed injury and didn’t return to game action.


Montreal 

David Savard:was placed on IR and will miss about eight weeks with a ankle injury.

Brendan Gallagher: returned to game action on Sunday after missing ten games due to a LBI.

Paul Byron: made his season debut after missing the entire season up to this point recovering from a hip injury.


Metro


Carolina 

No Current Injury Update.


Columbus 

Jake Bean: left Sunday’s game with a LBI and didn’t return.


New York I 

Casey Cizikas: missed Sunday’s game as he is currently dealing with a non COVID illness.


New York R

No Current Injury Update.


Pittsburgh 

Danton Heinen: missed Sunday’s game and is dealing with a UBI and is day to day.





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