Game Recap
New Jersey 7 Montreal 1 Final
After the Canadiens scored early in the second to make it a close game was short lived as the Devils scorerd five straight to end the game and the Devils destroy the Canadiens. Michael McLeod scored twice (4 and 5), Dawson Mercer (10), Jesper Boqvist (3) and Pavel Zacha (12) all had a goal and a assist, Damon Severson, Ty Smith and Ryan Graves all had 2 assists, while Tomas Tatar (9) and Nico Hischier (10) both also scored for the Devils. Jon Gillies made 30 saves on 31 shots in the win. Jesper Bratt (0G-4A-4P) now has a four game point streak. New Jersey was 1/2 on the power play, and also had 11 hits and 34 shots and ended their seven game losing streak, and New Jersey is 16-26-5 for 37 points and are 18 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for New Jersey Mason Geertsen replaced Janne Kuokkanen, and for Montreal Joel Armia and Cole Caufield replaced Michael Pezzetta and Rem Pitlick. Brett Kulak (2) was the lone goal scorer for the Canadiens. Cayden Primeau made 27 saves on 34 shots in the loss. Montreal was 0/3 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 31 shots and are now on a seven game losing streak, and Montreal is 8-30-7 for 23 points and are 32 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
MON: vs WAS FEB 10th 4:00
NJ: at ST.L FEB 10th 5:00
Columbus 5 Washington 4 Final
After a late goal from Tom Wilson tied the game up at 4 all the Blue Jackets wouldn’t let the game go to OT getting a game winner with just :45 seconds left in regulation to win and inch higher up the standings. Patrik Laine scored twice (11 and 12) and added a assist, Adam Boqvist (8) and Boone Jenner (19) both had a goal and a assist, Gustav Nyquist and Max Domi both had 2 assists, Trey Fix Wolansky got his first NHL goal (1) and Elvis Merzlikins made 29 saves on 33 shots, Gustav Nyquist (2G-4A-6P) and Patrik Laine (6G-3A-9P) both now have four game point streaks, and Columbus has won three of their last four games, while Columbus is now 21-22-1 for 43 points and are 12 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Columbus Trey Fix Wolansky who made his NHL debut, Brendan Gaunce who made his season debut and Dean Kukan replaced Eric Robinson, Emil Bemstrom and Gabriel Carlsson, while for Washington Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMicheal replaced Brett Leason and Aliaksei Protas. Nic Dowd has a goal (7) and a assist, Carl Hagelin has 2 assists, while Garnet Hathaway (8), Evgeny Kuznetsov (15) and Tom Wilson (14) all also scored and Phoenix Copley let in 4 goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov who made 6 saves on 7 shots in the loss, Evgeny Kuznetsov (2G-3A-5P) now has a four game point streak. and in relief and Washington has lost four of their last six games, and are 25-14-9 for 59 points and are in the 2nd Wildcard spot.
Next Game
COLU: at BUF FEB 10th 4:00
WAS: at MON FEB 10th 4:00
Pittsburgh 4 Boston 2 Final
Pittsburgh came back from a 2-0 hole to score four unanswered goals and tie for second in the Metro and are creeping up on 1st. Danton Heinen scored twice (10 and 11), Bryan Rust had a goal (15) and a assist, Jake Guentzel had 2 assists, while Sidney Crosby (13) also scored for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 43 saves on 45 shots in the win. Jake Guentzel (2G-6A-8P) and Sidney Crosby (2G-5A-7P) both have four game point streaks. Pittsburgh was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 30 hits and 25 shots and ended their four game losing streak, and Pittsburgh is 28-11-8 for 64 points and are tied for 2nd in the Metro. Both teams had lineup changes for Pittsburgh Danton Heinen replaced Evgeni Malkin and for Boston Nick Foligno, Eric Haula and Connor Clifton replaced Steven Fogarty, Anton Blidh and Urho Vaakanainen. David Pastrnak scores twice (23 and 24), while Taylor Hall added two assists for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves on 24 shots in the loss. Boston was 1/3 on the power play, and also had 22 hits and 45 shots and have lost four of their last six games, and Boston is 26-15-3 for 55 points and are in the 2nd Wild Card position.
Next Game
BOS: vs CAR FEB 10th 4:00
PIT: at OTT FEB 10th 4:00
Ottawa 4 Carolina 3 Final
In a very surprising result the Senators stun the Hurricanes with the win and prevent Carolina from regaining top spot in the Metro. Brady Tkachuk scores twice (13 and 14), Tim Stutzle and Nick Holden both had 2 assists, while Chris Tierney (6) and Alex Formenton (10) both also scored and Anton Forsberg made 42 saves on 45 shots in the win, with Ottawa having won three of their last four games, and they are now 16-22-4 for 36 points and are 19 points back of a playoff spot. Carolina was the only team that had a lineup change as Ethan Bear was back taking out Ian Cole. Andrei Svechnikov (17), Brendan Smith (3) and Vincent Trocheck (12) were the three goal scorers for the Hurricanes in this game and Antti Raanta made 27 saves on 31 shots in the loss, with Carolina who had their five game point streak ended, and they are now 31-10-3 for 65 points and are tied for 2nd in the Metro.
Next Game
CAR: at BOS FEB 10th 4:00
OTT: vs PIT FEB 10th 4:00
Winnipeg 2 Minnesota 0 Final
The Jets scored a early goal in the first period and didn’t look back shutting out the Wild and gaining on a Wild Card spot. Kyle Connor had 2 assists, while Marc Scheifele (11) and Nate Schmidt (3) were the two goal scorers for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck made stoped all 27 shots he faced in the win and the shutout which was his third shutout of the season. Winnipeg was 1/4 on the power play, and also had 21 hits and 29 shots, and Winnipeg is 19-17-7 for 45 points and are 7 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Winnipeg Kristian Reichel, Evgeny Svechnikov and Dylan DeMelo replaced Pierre Luc Dubois, Austin Poganski, and Neal Pionk, while for Minnesota Marcus Foligno replaced Victor Rask. Minnesota was shutout for the first time this season. Kaapo Kahkonen made 27 saves on 28 shots in the loss and Winnipeg added a EN goal. Kevin Fiala and Kirill Kaprizov’s eleven game point streaks both ended. Minnesota was 0/1 on the power play, and also had 24 hits and 27 shots and had their six game winning streak and ten game point streak ended, and Minnesota is 28-11-3 for 59 points and are 3rd in the Central.
Next Game
MIN: vs CAR FEB 12th 5:00
WIN: at DAL FEB 11th 5:30
Vegas 4 Edmonton 0 Final
Vegas who is now almost fully health took down the Oilers scoring twice in the first and adding some goals as they increase their lead for top in the Pacific. Reilly Smith (13) and William Karlsson (7) both had a goal and a assist, while Alex Pietrangelo (7) and Brett Howden (8) both also scored and Laurent Brossoit stoped all 28 shots he faced in the win and the shutout which was his first shutout of the season, Brett Howden (4G-3A-7P) extends his point streak to five games, and as well Vegas is now on a three game winning streak, and they are now 28-16-3 for 59 points and are 1st in the Pacific. Both teams had lineup changes for Vegas Chandler Stephenson, Nicolas Hague and Dylan Coghlan replaced Nolan Patrick, Danill Miromanov and Kaden Korczak, while for Edmonton Mike Smith who was starter replaced Mikko Koskinen. Edmonton was shutout for the second time this season and Mike Smith made 24 saves on 28 shots in the loss, while Edmonton had their six game point streak ended, and are now 23-17-3 for 49 points and are three points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
EDM: vs CHI FEB 9th 5:00
VGK: at CAL FEB 9th 6:30
Vancouver 5 Arizona 1 Final
The Canucks showed Arizona who is boss scoring the first three goals and definitely showing why Arizona is the worst team in the league and that they are still in the playoff hunt. Oliver Ekman-Larsson had 3 assists, J.T Miller (16), Bo Horvat (14) and Elias Pettersson (12) all had a goal and a assist, Noah Juulsen had 2 assists, while Conor Garland (11) and Brock Boeser (13) both also scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 35 saves on 36 shots in the win. Vancouver was 2/3 on the power play, and also had 26 hits and 29 shots and have a point in eight of their last ten games, and Vancouver is 21-20-6 for 48 points and are 4 points back of a playoff spot. Both teams had lineup changes for Vancouver Nils Hoglander and Kyle Burroughs replaced Matthew Highmore and Quinn Hughes, while tor Arizona Ryan Dzingel, Ilya Lyubushkin and Ivan Prosvetov who was backup replaced Liam O’Brein, Kyle Capobianco and Scott Wedgewood. Lawson Crouse (12) was the lone goal scorer, and Karel Vejmelka made 24 saves on 29 shots in the loss, Clayton Keller had his six game point streak ended. while Arizona has lost seven of their last eight games, and Arizona is 11-31-4 for 26 points and are 26 points back of a playoff spot.
Next Game
ARI: at SEA FEB 9th 7:00
VAN: vs NYI FEB 9th 7:30
Injury report FEB 8th
Pacific
Edmonton
Mikko Koskinen: was placed on the COVID list and missed Tuesday’s game.
Mike Smith: returned to game action after missing eight games due to a thumb injury.
Kris Russell: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR and as he is dealing with a undisclosed injury.
Vancouver
Matthew Highmore: was placed on the COVID list and missed Tuesday’s game.
Travis Hamonic: is about a week or two away from returning to game action.
Tucker Poolman: was placed on IR as he continues to deal with some headaches.
Kyle Burroughs: was taken off of IR and returned to game action on Tuesday after missing five games due to a LBI.
Vegas
Jack Eichel: was actually wearing a contact jersey and is now nearing a return to the ice but didn’t return to game action on Tuesday.
Zach Whitecloud: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR as he deals with a broken bone in his foot.
Nicolas Hague: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing one game with a undisclosed injury.
COVID: Dylan Coghlan and Chandler Stephenson were both activated off the COVID list and returned to game action on Tuesday.
Central
Arizona
Johan Larsson: was placed on IR as he continues to deal with his injury.
Scott Wedgewood: missed Tuesday’s game as he was injured in practice and didn’t travel with the team.
Carter Hutton: was practicing with Arizona but didn’t return to game action on Tuesday.
Minnesota
Nick Bjugstad: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR as he is dealing with a UBI.
Matt Dumba: also missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR as he continues to deal with a UBI.
Marcus Foligno: returned to game action on Tuesday after he missed two games due to a UBI.
Winnipeg
COVID: Pierre Luc Dubois, Austin Poganski and Neal Pionk were all placed in COVID protocol and missed Tuesday’s game.
Dylan DeMelo: was activated off of IR and returned to game action on Tuesday after missing five games due to a LBI.
Nathan Beaulieu: was practicing but didn’t return to game action on Tuesday.
Atlantic
Boston
Trent Frederic: was activated off of IR but didn’t return to game action on Tuesday and was a healthy scratch.
Eric Haula: returned to game action on Tuesday after being taken off the COVID list.
Nick Foligno: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing four games due to a UBI.
Montreal
COVID: Cole Caufield and Joel Armia both were activated off of the COVID list and returned to game action on Tuesday.
Christian Dvorak: has been cleared to return to game action but isn’t playing on Tuesday.
Ottawa
Josh Norris: was placed on IR and is still dealing with a shoulder injury.
Metro
Carolina
Teuvo Teravainen: isn’t in the lineup on Tuesday as he is dealing with a LBI.
Columbus
Jake Bean: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR with a groin injury.
Alex Texier: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR and will be out about two weeks with a fractured finger.
Eric Robinson: missed Tuesday’s game and was placed on IR as well as he will be out about six weeks and with a MCL sprain.
Emil Bemstrom: was placed in the COVID list and missed Tuesday’s game.
New Jersey
No Current Injury Update.
Pittsburgh
Danton Heinen: returned to game action on Tuesday after missing two games due to a UBI.
Evgeni Malkin: was placed in the COVID list and would end up missing Tuesday’s game.
Drew O’Connor: was skating at practice but wasn’t able to return on Tuesday.
Teddy Blueger: has now been cleared to start skating but isn’t ready to return.
Washington
Alex Ovechkin: was taken off of the COVID list and returned to game action on Tuesday.
Vitek Vanecek: was placed on IR and missed Tuesday’s game due to a UBI.
Anthony Mantha: hopes to starts skating soon as he is progressing well from his shoulder injury
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