Game Recap
FEB 15th
New York R 2 Boston 1 Final/SO
The Rangers survived a one goal deficit and a nine round shootout to beat the Bruins and get back in the race for 1st in the Metro. Filip Chytil was the lone goal scorer in regulation, while Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin and K’Andre Miller were the three goal scorers in the shootout for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves on 32 shots in the win and has won ten of his last eleven games as starter. Adam Fox had his seven game point streak ended. New York R is now on a three game winning streak. Both teams had lineup changes for New York R Filip Chytil and Adam Fox replaced Morgan Barron and Libor Hajek, and for Boston Matt Grzelyck replaced Jack Ahcan. Charlie Coyle (11) was the lone goal scorer in regulation, while Jack DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle both scored in the shootout for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves on 34 shots in the SO loss and has lost three of his last four starts. Boston has now lost three of their last four games. Boston’s loss puts them up to 58 points and are now 8 points ahead of Detroit for the last playoff spot, while for New York R the win gives them 66 points and they remain in 3rd but aare now one point back of Carolina for 2nd in the Metro.
Next Game
BOS: at NYI FEB 17th 4:30
NYR: vs DET FEB 17th 4:00
Buffalo 6 New York I 3 Final
Buffalo blew three one goal leads but recovered with 3 goals in the final three minutes of the third to get the win and move up the standings. Dylan Cozens had 3 assists, Victor Olofsson scored twice (6 and 7), Alex Tuch had a goal (7) and a assist, Peyton Krebs had 2 assists, while Tage Thompson (16), Kyle Okposo (10) and Henri Jokiharju (3) all also scored for the Sabers. Dustin Tokarski made 30 saves on 33 shots in the win. Tage Thompson (2G-4A-6P) extends his point streak to five games, while Alex Tuch (3G-4A-7P) now has a four game point streak. Buffalo is now on a three game point streak. Both teams had lineup changes for Buffalo Mark Pysyk replaced Robert Hagg and for New York I Kyle Palmeri ans Sebastian Aho replaced Ross Johnston and Andy Greene. Kyle Palmeri scores twice (2 and 3) while Anders Lee has a goal (13) and added a assist for the Islanders. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves on 39 shots in the loss and has lost three consecutive games as starter, and Buffalo added 2 EN goals. The Islanders are now on a three game losing streak. New York I lost and remained at 40 points and are now 18 points back of a playoff spot, and for Buffalo the win gets them to 40 points and are now 18 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
BUF: vs OTT FEB 17th 4:00
NYI: vs BOS FEB 17th 4:30
St.Louis 5 Ottawa 2 Final
St.Louis has a three point game from Tarasenko and they pull away from Ottawa to get the win and move closer to a top three spot in the Central. Vladimir Tarasenko scores twice (17 and 18) and added a assist, Robert Thomas had a goal (6) and 2 assists, Pavel Buchnevich had 3 assists, while Oskar Sundqvist (4) and Brayden Schenn (13) both also scored for the Blues. Ville Husso made 18 saves on 20 shots in the win and has won eight of their last nine games as starter. Brayden Schenn (4G-4A-8P) extends his point streak to five games, while Justin Faulk (1G-3A-4P) now has a four game point streak. St.Louis has now won six of their last nine games. Ottawa had the only lineup change as Dylan Gambrell and Victor Mete replaced Mark Kastlelic and Thomas Chabot. Erik Brannstrom had 2 assists, while Tim Stutzle (9) and Parker Kelly (2) were the two goal scorers for the Senators. Matt Murray made 27 saves on 31 shots before being injured and was replaced by Anton Forsberg who stoped all 4 shots he faced in the loss and in relief and St.Louis added a EN goal. Ottawa has lost three of their last four games. Ottawa’s loss keeps them at 38 points and they are now 20 points back of a playoff spot, while for St.Louis they are now at 61 points and have leapfrogged Nashville for 3rd in the Central.
Next Game
OTT: at BUF FEB 17th 4:00
ST.L: at MON FEB 17th 4:00
Tampa Bay 6 New Jersey 3 Final
Tampa scores five unanswered goals after falling behind 3-1 to get their second win over Jersey in their three games played this year. Pat Maroon (8), Pierre Eduard Bellemare (6), Victor Hedman (11) and Nikita Kucherov (7) all had a goal and a assist, Corey Perry had 2 assists, while Steven Stamkos (23) and Alex Killorn (16) both also scored for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves on 25 shots in the win. Brayden Point (2G-3A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Tampa Bay has won five of their last seven games. Tampa Bay had the only lineup change as Erik Cernak replaced Darren Raddysh. Dawson Mercer had a goal (11) and 2 assists, while Yegor Sharangovich (10) and Jack Hughes (14) both had a goal and added a assist for the Devils. Jon Gillies let in 6 goals on 30 shots before being replaced by Nico Daws who stoped both shots he faced in the loss and in relief. Jack Hughes (3G-2A-5P) and Yegor Shrangovich (2G-5A-7P) both now have four game point streaks. New Jersey had lost nine of their last eleven games. Tampa Bay got to 70 points and are now in 1st in the Atlantic, while New Jersey stayed at 39 points and are now 19 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
NJ: at PIT FEB 24th 4:00
TB: vs EDM FEB 23rd 4:30
Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 4 Final/OT
Pittsburgh fought their way back from a 4-2 deficit with three consecutive goals including the OT winner as they come from behind to get more ahead of the pack. Kris Letang (6) and Sidney Crosby (14) who got his 500th career NHL goal both had a goal and a assist, while Dominik Simon (3), Jake Guentzel (25) and Chad Ruhwedel (1) all also scored for the Penguins. Casey DeSmith made 23 saves on 27 shots in the win and has won five of his last seven games as starter. Bryan Rust has his five game point streak ended, while Jake Guentzel (4G-7A-11P) and Sidney Crosby (3G-9A-12P) both extended their point streaks to seven games. Pittsburgh is on a four game winning streak and a five game point streak. Philadelphia had the only lineup change as Morgan Frost replaced Max Willman. Scott Laughton has a goal (10) and a assist, James Van Reimsdyk had 2 assists, while Carter Hart made 29 saves on 34 shots in the OT loss and has lost three consecutive games as starter. Scott Laughton (4G-4A-8P) extends his point streak to six games, while Travis Konecny (1G-3A-4P) now has a four game point streak. Philadelphia is now on a three game losing streak. Pittsburgh’s win gives them 70 points and they extend their lead for top spot in the Metro, while Philadelphia got a point and remains at 39 points and are still 19 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
PHI: vs WAS FEB 17th 4:00
PIT: at TOR FEB 17th 4:00
Washington 4 Nashville 1 Final
Washington breaks a one all tie in the third Ruth three consecutive goals to get the win and close in on a top three spot in the Metro. Alex Ovechkin scores twice (30 and 31), while Nick Jensen (4) and Joe Snively (3) both also scored for the Capitals. Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves on 34 shots in the win and has won two of his last three games as starter. John Carlson (0G-4A-4P) now has a four game point streak. Washington has won two of their last three games. Nashville was the only time to have a lineup change as Cole Smith replaced Nick Cousins. Michael McCarron (2) was the lone goal scorer for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 24 saves on 27 shots in the loss and has lost three consecutive games as starter and Washington added a EN goal. Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene both had their six game point streaks ended, while Roman Josi (0G-5A-5P) now has a four game point streak. Nashville is now on a three game losing streak. Washington’s win gets them to 63 points and remain the top wildcard but are 3 back of third in the Metro, while for Nashville they remain at 60 points and got bumped down to 1st Wildcard.
Next Game
NAS: at CAR FEB 18th 4:00
WAS: at PHI FEB 17th 4:00
Dallas 4 Colorado 1 Final
Dallas scored the first two goals and the last two goals as they give the Avalanche a beating and are right in the thick of the playoff race. Joe Pavelski scores twice (20 and 21) and added 2 assists for a four point night, Tyler Seguin had a goal (16) and 2 assists, while Jason Robertson had a goal (21) and added a assist for the Stars. Jake Oettinger made 46 saves on 47 shots in the win and has won five of their last six games. Dallas has now won eight of their last eleven games. Dallas had the only lineup change as John Klingberg replaced Joel Hanley. Nathan Mackinnon (10) was the lone goal scorer for the Avalanche. Pavel Francouz made 16 saves on 19 shots in the loss and Dallas added a EN goal. Nazem Kadri had his seven game point streak ended. Colorado has their very long nineteen game point streak ended. Colorado’s loss keeps them 1st in the Central at 72 points, while Dallas got the win getting them to 54 points and are now only one point back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
COL: at VGK FEB 16th 7:00
DAL: at CHI FEB 18th 5:30
Calgary 6 Columbus 2 Final
Calgary scored five of the first six goals and they obliterated the Blue Jackets and took over the top spot in the Pacific Division. Elias Lindholm has a goal (19) and 2 assists, Johnny Gaudreau had 2 assists, while Erik Gudbranson (3), Matthew Tkachuk (22), Dillon Dube (5), Adam Ruzicka (4) and Tyler Toffoli who scored his first with Calgary (10) all also scored for the Flames. Dan Vladar made 16 saves on 18 shots in the win. Oliver Kylington has his five game point streak ended, while Elias Lindholm (5G-5A-10P) and Johnny Gaudreau (3G-6A-9P) both extended their point streaks to seven games, Andrew Mangiapane (5G-3A-8P) extends his point streak to six games, and Matthew Tkachuk (2G-4A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Calgary has now won seven consecutive games. Calgary has the only lineup change as Tyler Toffoli replaced Brett Ritchie. Adam Boqvist (9) and Zach Wereinski (7) were the two goal scorers for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins made 35 saves on 41 shots in the loss. Patrik Laine (7G-6A-13P) extends his point streak to seven games. Columbus had their three game winning streak ended. Calgary is now 1st in the Pacific with the win getting to 60 points, while for Columbus the loss keeps them at 47 points and they are now 11 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
CAL: vs ANA FEB 16th 6:30
COLU: at CHI FEB 17th 5:30
Edmonton 5 Los Angeles 2 Final
Edmonton scores three times with under five minutes in the third to get the win and get into a playoff spot. Evander Kane (3) and Connor McDavid (25) both had a goal and a assist, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (7), Kailer Yamamoto (9) and Zach Hyman (15) all also scored for the Oilers. Mike Smith made 30 saves on 32 shots in the win. Connor McDavid (2G-4A-6P) now has a four game point streak. Edmonton has won three consecutive games. Los Angeles had the only lineup change as Mikey Anderson and Matt Roy replaced Austin Strand and Jacob Moverare. Arthur Kailyev (9) and Phillip Danault (13) were the two goal scorers for the Kings. Cal Peterson made 24 saves on 27 shots in the loss and Edmonton added 2 EN goals. Anze Kopitar has his five game point streak ended. Los Angeles had their six game point streak ended. Edmonton’s won gets them to 55 points and are tied for 3rd in the Pacific, while Los Angeles lost but are now tied for 3rd in the Pacific.
Next Game
EDM: vs ANA FEB 17th 6:00
LA: at VGK FEB 18th 7:00
FEB 16th
Winnipeg 6 Minnesota 3 Final
After giving up the first goal the Jets scored four goals in a row and would wind up winning the game and gain in the playoff race. Mark Scheifele had a hat trick (15,16 and 17) and added a assist for a four point night, Blake Wheeler had 4 assists for a four point night, Cole Perfetti has a goal (2) and a assist, while Kyle Connor (27) and Paul Stastny (12) both also scored for the Avalanche. Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves on 36 shots in the win. Mark Scheifele (7G-4A-11P) extends his point streak to five games. Winnipeg has a point in four of their last five games. Both teams had lineup changes for Winnipeg Austin Poganski and Neal Pionk replaces Evgeny Svechnikov and Ville Heinola, while for Minnesota Marcus Foligno replaced Victor Rask. Mats Zuccarello had a goal (15) and a assist, Kirill Kaprizov had 2 assists, while Joel Eriksson Ek (15) and Dmitry Kulikov (4) both also scored for the Wild. Cam Talbot made 25 saves on 30 shots in the loss and Winnipeg added a EN goal. Minnesota has now only lost twice in their last ten games and both were to Winnipeg. Minnesota’s loss keeps them at 63 points and they remain 3rd in the Central, while for Winnipeg they are now at 50 points and are only 5 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
MIN: vs FLO FEB 18th 5:00
WIN: vs SEA FEB 17th 5:00
Florida 3 Carolina 2 Final/OT
Florida recovered from two one goal deficits and scored with 49 seconds left to tie the game and won it early in OT to get the win and regain top spot in the Atlantic. Aaron Ekblad (11) and Aleksander Barkov (22) both had a goal and a assist, Jonathan Huberdeau had 2 assists, while Sam Reinhart (17) also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky made 16 saves on 18 shots in the win and has won four consecutive games as starter. Jonathan Huberdeau (1G-7A-8P) extends his point streak to five games, while Aleksander Barkov (4G-4A-8P) and Sam Reinhart (5G-3A-8P) both now have four game point streaks. Florida has now won five of their last six games. Both teams had lineup changes for Florida Patric Hornqvist, Lucas Carlsson and Jonas Johansson who was backup replaced Frank Vatrano, Chase Priskie and Spencer Knight, while for Carolina Steven Lorentz replaced Derek Stepan. Teuvo Teravainen (12) and Tony DeAngelo (9) were the two goal scorers for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 28 saves on 31 shots in the loss. Carolina has now lost four of their last five five games. Carolina OT loss gets them up to 68 points and are now only two points back of top spot in the Metro, while for Florida they retake top spot of the Atlantic with the win getting to 71 points.
Next Game
CAR: vs NAS FEB 18th 4:00
FLO: at MIN FEB 18th 5:00
Calgary 6 Anaheim 2 Final
The Flames score twice in each period as they out score Anaheim 3/1 in the game and increased their lead for top of the Pacific. Elias Lindholm scores twice (20 and 21) and added a assist, Matthew Tkachuk (23) and Johnny Gaudreau (20) both had a goal and 2 assists, Rasmus Andersson had 3 assists, Dillon Dube had a goal (6) and a assist, Sean Monahan had 2 assists, while Andrew Mangiapane (25) also scored for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves on 28 shots in the win and has won six consecutive games as starter. Elias Lindholm (7G-6A-13P) and Johnny Gaudreau (4G-8A-12P) both extend their point streaks to eight games, Andrew Mangiapane (6G-3A-9P) extends his point streak to seven games, while Matthew Tkachuk (3G-6A-9P) extended his point streak to five games. Calgary is now on a eight game winning streak. Anaheim had the only lineup change as Sam Carrick and Greg Pateryn replaced Sam Steel and Jacob Mahura. Isac Lundestrom had a goal (12) and a assist, while Sonny Milano (10) also scored for the Ducks. John Gibson let in 4 goals on 20 shots before being replaced by Anthony Stolarz who made 21 saves on 22 shots in the loss and in relief and Calgary added a EN goal. Anaheim is now on a three game losing streak. Calgary’s win pushed them farther ahead of the pack for 1st in the Pacific getting to 62 points, while Anaheim remains at 55 points and are still tied for the 2nd Wildcard spot and 3rd in the Pacific.
Next Game
ANA: at EDM FEB 17th 6:00
CAL: vs SEA FEB 19th 7:00
Colorado 2 Vegas 0 Final
It took Colorado till the third period to get the first goal of the game but it was all they needed as they took down the Golden Knights and increased their lead in the west. Cale Makar had 2 assists, while Mikko Rantanen (25) and Gabriel Landeskog (24) were the two goal scorers for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper stoped all 29 shots he faced in the win and the shutout which was his third shutout of the season and his second consecutive shutout as starter. Colorado has won thirteen of their last fifteen games. Vegas had the only lineup change as Jack Eichel who made his season and Vegas debut and Logan Thompson who was the backup replaced Keegan Kolesar and Robin Lehner. Vegas was shutout for the fourth time this season and for the second consecutive game. Laurent Brossoit made 23 saves on 25 shots in the loss. Vegas has lost seven of their last twelve games. Vegas loss keeps them at 59 points and are still in 2nd in the Pacific, Colorado won and is now at 74 points and are well ahead of everyone else for top spot in the West.
Next Game
COL: at BUF FEB 19th 10:00
VGK: vs LA FEB 18th 7:00
Injury report FEB 15th-16th
Pacific
Anaheim
No Current Injury Update.
Calgary
No Current Injury Update.
Edmonton
No Current Injury Update.
Los Angeles
Matt Roy: returned to game action on Tuesday after being taken out of the COVID protocol.
Mikey Anderson: was taken out of IR and returned to game action on Tuesday after missing 2 games due to a UBI.
Vegas
Robin Lehner: missed Wednesday’s game with a UBI and is unknown how long he will be out.
Mark Stone: was placed on LTIR as he continues to deal with his back injury.
Jack Eichel: returned to game action on Wednesday after being out all season due to waiting and recovering from neck surgery.
Central
Colorado
No Current Injury Update.
Dallas
John Klingberg: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing one game due to a UBI.
Minnesota
Marcus Foligno: returned to game action after serving his 2 game suspension.
Nashville
Nick Cousins: missed Tuesday’s game and is out week to week as he is dealing with a LBI.
St.Louis
Scott Perunovich: was sent to the minors on a conditioning loan and could be called up soon.
Winnipeg
COVID and NON Roster: Neal Pionk returned to game action after he was allowed back in Canada, and Austin Poganski played for the first time since being taken out of COVID protocol.
Atlantic
Boston
Matt Grzelyck: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing one game due to a UBI.
Buffalo
No Current Lineup Update.
Florida
Joe Thornton and Chase Priskie: have both been placed on IR due to separate players injuries they are dealing with.
Patric Hornqvist: returned to game action on Wednesday and was taken off IR after he missed eight games with a UBI.
Noel Acciari: has fully recovered from his UBI and was taken off of LTIR but didn’t return to game action on Wednesday.
Olli Juolevi: has recovered fully from his undisclosed injury and was taken off IR but didn’t return to game action on Wednesday.
Ottawa
Thomas Chabot: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR after he was injured during Sunday’s game.
Alex Formenton: was able to play on Tuesday after he left Sunday’s game due to precautionary reasons.
Tampa Bay
Erik Cernak: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing nine games due to a LBI.
Metro
Carolina
No Current Injury Update.
Columbus
No Current Injury Update.
New Jersey
No Current Injury Update.
New York I
Kyle Palmeri: returned to game action after he missed three consecutive games.
New York R
Kaapo Kakko: will miss at least another month with his UBI.
Filip Chytil: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing 5 games due to a LBI.
Adam Fox: returned to game action after missing 3 games due to a UBI.
Philadelphia
Rasmus Ristolainen: was placed on IR and will continue to miss games for now.
Gerald Mayhew: missed Tuesday’s game as he is dealing with swelling around his eye.
Pittsburgh
No Current Injury Update.
Washington
Justin Schultz: left Tuesday’s game with a UBI and didn’t return.
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