Game Recap
Columbus 2 Philadelphia 1 Final
Columbus was able to get the first two goals of the game and held off a late comeback attempt as Columbus wins and is .500 on the year. Boone Jenner had 2 assists, while Patrick Laine (6) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (12) were the two goal scorers for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves on 34 shots in the win. Columbus was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 29 shots, and Columbus is 18-18-1 for 37 points and is 11 points back of a playoff spot. Columbus had the only lineup changes as Jakub Voracek, Gavin Bayreuther and Jake Christiansen replaced Liam Foudy, Vladislav Gavrikov and Adam Boqvist. Gerald Mayhew (1) was the lone goal scorer for the Flyers. Carter Hart made 27 saves on 29 shots in the loss. Philadelphia was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 34 shots and are now on a ten game losing streak, and Philadelphia is 13-19-8 for 34 points and are 14 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
COLU: vs PIT JAN 21st 4:00
PHI: at BUF JAN 22nd 10:00
Boston 4 Washington 3 Final
In a back and forth game that saw multiple lead changes, the Bruins got the game winner with :45 seconds left in the game to get a win and gain on the top 3 in the Atlantic. David Pastrnak scored twice (17 and 18), Jake DeBrusk had a goal (6) and a and assist, Eric Haula had 2 assists, while Charlie McAvoy (6) also scored for the Bruins. Linus Ullmark made 14 saves on 17 shots in the win. Boston was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 33 shots and have won nine of their last eleven games, and Boston is 23-12-2 for 48 points and are the 2WC. Both teams had lineup changes for Boston Nick Foligno replaced Oskar Steen, and for Washington Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Michael Kempny and Matt Irwin replaced Daniel Sprong, Dmitry Orlov and Dennis Cholowski. Nicklas Backstrom (1), Lars Eller (7), and Evgeny Kuznetsov (13) were the three goal scorers for the Capitals. Vitek Vanecek made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss. Washington was 0/4 on the power play, and also had 36 hits and 17 shots and have lost six of their last eight games, and Washington is 22-10-9 for 53 points and is tied for 3rd in the Metro.
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BOS: vs WIN JAN 22nd 12:00
WAS: vs OTT JAN 22nd 4:00
Dallas 5 Buffalo 4 Final
Dallas came back from 3-1 and 4-3 down and scored twice in the third to get them the win and keep them relevant in the playoff hunt. John Klingberg had 4 assists for a four point night, Tyler Seguin (11 and 12) and Jason Robertson (14 and 15) both scored twice and added a assist, Roope Hintz had a goal (16) and a assist, while Joe Pavelski added 2 assists for the Stars. Braden Holtby made 20 saves on 24 shots in the win. Dallas was 4/5 on the power play, and also had 23 hits and 47 shots and ended their three game losing streak, and Dallas is 19-16-2 for 40 points and are 4 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Dallas Jason Robertson replaced Rhett Gardner and for Buffalo Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn replaced Kyle Okposo and Brett Murray. Rasmus Dahlin has a goal (7) and 2 assists, Jack Quinn has his first career NHL goal (1) and added a assist, Henri Jokiharju had 2 assists, while Alex Tuch (3) and Dylan Cozens (10) both also scored for the Sabres. Aaron Dell made 42 saves on 47 shots in the loss. Buffalo was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 12 hits and 24 shots and have lost nine of their last eleven games, and Buffalo is 12-21-7 for 31 points and is 17 points back of a playoff spot.
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BUF: vs PHI JAN 22nd 10:00
DAL: at DET JAN 21st 4:30
Pittsburgh 6 Ottawa 4 Final
Pittsburgh jumped out to a 5-1 lead but gave up three consecutive goals to Ottawa however they got a insurance marker and wound up winning and are tied for a top 3 spot in the Metro. Mike Matheson scores twice (4 and 5) and added a assist, Bryan Rust and Jeff Carter both had 2 assists, while Dominik Simon (2), Evgeni Malkin (3), Sidney Crosby (7) and Jake Guentzel (21) all also scored for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 39 saves on 43 shots in the win. Pittsburgh was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 45 hits and 34 shots and are on a three game winning streak and have won fourteen of their last sixteen games, and Pittsburgh is 24-10-5 for 53 points and is tied for 3rd in the Metro. Both teams had lineup changes for Pittsburgh Danton Heinen and Casey DeSmith who was backup replaced Jason Zucker and Louis Domingue, while for Ottawa Clark Bishop replaced Tyler Ennis. Josh Norris scores twice (17 and 18), Drake Batherson had a goal (12) and a assist, Brady Tkachuk had 2 assists, while Tim Stutzle (6) also scored for the Senators. Anton Forsberg let in 2 goals on 7 shots before being replaced by Filip Gustavssson who made 23 saves on 26 shots in the loss and in relief while Pittsburgh added a EN goal. Ottawa was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 56 hits and 43 shots and and have lost five of their last seven games, and Ottawa is 11-20-2 for 24 points and is 24 points back of a playoff spot.
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OTT: at WAS JAN 22nd 4:00
PIT: at COLU JAN 21st 4:00
Nashville 5 Winnipeg 2 Final
Nashville was up 3-0 after one period and they didn’t look back beating the Jets and keeping pace with Colorado for top spot in the Central. Ryan Johansen (12) and Mikael Granlund (6) both had a goal and a assist, Roman Josi had 2 assists and has set the record for most assists by a Nashville Predator, while Tanner Jeannot (13), Luke Kunin (9) and Eeli Tolvanen (6) all also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 36 saves on 38 shots in the win. Nashville was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 41 hits and 23 shots and ended their four game losing streak, and Nashville is 25-14-3 for 53 points and is 2nd in the Central. Both teams had lineup changes for Nashville Mattias Ekholm and Matt Tennyson who made his season debut replaced Jeremy Davies and Philippe Myers, while for Winnipeg Paul Stastny and Evgeny Svechnikov replaced Nikolai Ehlers and Kristian Reichel. Josh Morrissey had 2 assists, while Pierre Luc Dubois (17) and Marc Scheifele (10) were the two goal scorers for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves on 22 shots in the loss and Nashville added a EN goal. Winnipeg was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 31 hits and 38 shots and have lost three of their last four games, and Winnipeg is 17-13-6 for 40 points and is 4 points back of a playoff spot.
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NAS: vs DET JAN 22nd 5:30
WIN: at BOS JAN 22nd 12:00
Florida 6 Edmonton 0 Final
After a scoreless first period the Oilers broke down, giving up six goals including four in the third as they ended up losing and falling further behind a playoff spot. Alex Barkov scores twice (16 and 17) and added a assist, Sam Reinhart had 3 assists, Owen Tippett had a goal (5) and a assist, while Sam Bennett (17), Anthony Duclair (17) and Carter Verhaeghe (14) all also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky stoped all 40 shots he faced in the win and the shutout. Florida was 3/5 on the power play, and also had 27 hits and 28 shots and have won nine of their last eleven games, and Florida is 27-8-5 for 59 points and is tied for 1st in the Atlantic. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Owen Tippett, Maxim Mamin, Lucas Carlsson and Matt Kierstad replaced Patric Hornqvist, Frank Vatrano, Olli Juolevi and Gustav Forsling, while for Edmonton Tyler Benson, Kris Russell and Ilya Konovalov who was backup replaced Zach Hyman, William Lagesson and Stuart Skinner. Edmonton was shutout for the first time this season. Mikko Koskinen made 22 saves on 28 shots in the loss. Edmonton was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 40 shots and are on a seven game losing streak and have lost thirteen of their last fifteen games, and Edmonton is 18-16-2 for 38 points and is 6 points back of a playoff spot.
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EDM: vs CAL JAN 22nd 7:00
FLO: at VAN JAN 21st 7:00
Colorado 4 Los Angeles 1 Final
Colorado scores the first two goals and the last two goals as they get the win to extend their point streak and keep ahead of the pack for top spot in the Central. Mikko Rantanen had a goal (21) and a assist, Nathan Mackinnon had 2 assists, while Kiefer Sherwood (1), Nicolas Aube Kubel (6), and Devon Toews (8) all also scored for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper made 40 saves on 41 shots in the win. Colorado was 1/1 on the power play, and also had 29 hits and 27 shots and are on a five game winning streak and have a eleven game point streak, and Colorado is 27-8-3 for 57 points and is 1st in the Central. Los Angeles had the only lineup change as Quinton Byfield and Carl Grundstrom replaced Alex Turcotte and Rasmus Kupari. Anze Kopitar (13) was the lone goal scorer for the Kings. Jonathan Quick made 23 saves on 26 shots in the loss and Colorado added a EN goal. Los Angeles was 1/5 on the power play, and also had 19 hits and 41 shots and are now on a three game losing streak, and Los Angeles is 20-16-5 for 45 points and is tied for 2nd in the Pacific.
Next Game
COL: vs MON JAN 22nd 4:00
LA: at NJ JAN 23rd 4:00
Seattle 3 San Jose 2 Final
Seattle would score three consecutive goals after trailing 1-0 early and held off a late comeback attempt to beat the Sharks and near 30 points on the season. Carson Soucy scored twice (5 and 6), Mark Giordano had 2 assists, while Calle Jarnkrok (6) also scored for the Kraken. Philipp Grubauer made 23 saves on 25 shots in the win. Seattle was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 17 shots, and Seattle is 12-23-4 for 28 points and is 16 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Seattle Karson Kuhlman who made his Kraken debut, Morgan Geekie, Jeremy Lauzon and Joey Daccord who was backup replaced Colin Blackwell, Alex True, Jamie Oleksiak, and Antoine Bibeau, while for San Jose Adam Raska and Alex Barabanov replaced Lane Pederson and Rudolf Balcers. Tomas Hertl had a goal (21) and a assist, while Timo Meier (21) also scored for the Sharks. Adin Hill made 14 saves on 17 shots in the loss. San Jose was 1/6 on the power play, and also had 15 hits and 25 shots and have lost three of their last four games, and San Jose is 21-18-2 for 44 points and is 2WC.
Next Game
SJ: vs TB JAN 22nd 7:30
SEA: vs ST.L JAN 21st 7:00
Vegas 4 Montreal 3 Final/OT
In a surprisingly tight game the Golden Knights ties the game late and got the OT winner as Vegas extends their lead for top of the Pacific. Shea Theodore had a goal (6) and 2 assists, William Karlsson (6) and Jonathan Marchessault (19) both had a goal and a assist, while Chandler Stephenson (12) also scored for the Golden Knights. Robin Lehner made 24 saves on 27 shots in the win. Vegas was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 53 shots and ended their three game losing streak, and Vegas is 24-15-2 for 50 points as is 1st in the Pacific. Vegas was the only team to have lineup changes as Mark Stone and Zach Whitecloud were replaced by Brett Howden and Danill Miromanov. Tyler Toffoli (7), Mike Hoffman (6) and Micheal Pezzetta (4) were the three goal scorers for the Canadiens. Sam Montembeault made 49 saves on 53 shots in the win. Montreal was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 42 hits and 27 shots and have lost seven of their last eight games, and Montreal is 8-25-6 for 22 points and is 26 points back of a playoff spot.
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MON: at COL JAN 22nd 4:00
VGK: at WAS JAN 24th 4:00
Injury report JAN 19th-20th
Pacific
Anaheim
COVID: John Gibson was taken off of the COVID list and returned to game action on Wednesday, while Josh Manson was placed on the COVID list and missed Wednesday’s game.
Edmonton
COVID: Zach Hyman and Stuart Skinner were both placed in the COVID list and missed Thursday’s game and Tyler Benson played on Thursday for the first game since being taken off the COVID list.
Kris Russell: returned to game action on Thursday after missing 10 games due to a UBI.
Los Angeles
Carl Grundstrom: returned to game action on Thursday after he was taken off the COVID list.
San Jose
COVID: Alex Barabanov returned to game action on Thursday after being taken off the COVID list, while Rudolf Balcers was placed in the COVID protocol and missed Thursday’s game.
Seattle
Antoine Bibeau and Jamie Oleksiak: were both placed in the COVID protocol and missed Thursday’s game.
Morgan Geekie: returned to game action on Thursday after being activated off of IR.
Vegas
COVID: Mark Stone missed Thursday’s game as he was placed in the COVID protocol.
Zach Whitecloud: missed Thursday’s game as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury.
Adam Brooks: missed Thursday’s game and was placed on IR as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury.
Central
Arizona
COVID: Anton Stralman, Jacob Chychrun who was also injured, Cam Dineen, Kyle Capobianco and Scott Wedgewood who was backup all were taken off the COVID list and Stralman and Chychrun who was also activated from IR both returned to game action, Scott Wedgewood was backup and dressed for the first time since taken of the COVID list, while Kyle Capobianco didn’t return to game action, and Cam Dineen was sent back to the minors, while Ryan Dzingel and Antoine Roussel were both placed in the COVID protocol and missed Wednesday’s game.
Colorado
No Current Injury Update.
Dallas
Jason Robertson: returned to game action on Thursday after missing 2 games due to a LBI.
Nashville
Mattias Ekholm: returned to game action on Thursday after he was taken off the COVID list.
Winnipeg
Nikolai Ehlers: missed Thursday’s game and was placed on IR as he is dealing with a LBI.
Evgeny Svechnikov: returned to game action on Thursday after he missed one game with a UBI.
Paul Stastny: returned to game action on Thursday after he was taken off the COVID list.
Atlantic
Boston
Nick Foligno: returned to game action on Thursday after missing 5 games due to a LBI.
Buffalo
Tage Thompson: returned to game action on Thursday after being taken out of the COVID protocol.
Kyle Okposo: missed Thursday’s Game as he is currently dealing with a UBI injury and was placed on IR.
Florida
Olli Juolevi: missed Thursday’s game and was placed on IR as he has a undisclosed injury.
Patric Hornqvist: missed Thursday’s game as he is currently dealing with a UBI.
Gustav Forsling: missed Thursday’s game as he was placed on the COVID list.
Montreal
No Current Injury Update.
Ottawa
No Current Injury Update.
Toronto
Jake Muzzin: missed Wednesday’s game and is currently day to day as he deals with a concussion.
Metro
Columbus
COVID: Jakub Voracek returned to game action on Thursday after he was taken off the COVID list and Gavin Bayreuther returned to game action on Thursday for the first time since being activated off the COVID list, while Adam Boqvist and Vladislav Gavrikov were both placed in the COVID protocol and missed Thursday’s game.
New Jersey
COVID: Janne Kuokkanen, Jesper Bratt, Damon Severson, Mason Geertsen, Mackenzie Blackwood and Akira Schmid were all taken off the COVID list and everyone except for Mason Geertsen who was a scratch and Akira Schmid who was sent done to the minors returned to game action on Wednesday.
New York R
COVID: Alexis Lafreniere and Barclay Goodrow were both taken off the COVID list and returned to game action on Wednesday.
Dryden Hunt: was activated off of IR but was a scratch and didn’t return to game action on Wednesday.
Philadelphia
No Current Injury Update.
Pittsburgh
COVID: Zach-Aston Reese, Danton Heinen and Casey DeSmith were all taken off the COVID list and everyone except for Aston Reese returned to game action on Thursday.
Jason Zucker: missed Thursday’s game as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury and was placed on IR.
Louis Domingue: missed Thursday’s game as he is dealing with a LBI injury and was placed on IR.
Washington
Dmitry Orlov: missed Thursday’s game as he served the first game of his two game suspension.
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