BREAKING: Michael Granlund signed a 3 year $21 Million Dollar deal with the Ducks. Firstly, Granlund generates most of his scoring inside the circles, high in the slot or by crashing the net. He's a good passer and quality puck handler. Solid positioning and awareness. Too bad he's not as effective on defense. Look, Granlund's stats look low but it's because he got injured in three separate occasions. First injury came in March then the next one was in October and again in November. Last season Granlund scored 5 goals, 5 assists and 10 total points.
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BREAKING: The Kings signed Corey Perry to a 1 year $2 Millio Dollar deal. Keep note the last time Perry played in California was during the 2007 season with Ducks whom he'd won the Stanley Cup with. Question stems is that can he reach a Stanley Cup with the Kings? Don't forget this guy throughout his career has 1-5 record when playing in the Cup. Don't forget Perry and the Oilers made back to back Stanley Cup appearances but they lost both years to the Florida Panthers. 2024 they lost the series in 7 games and then it took 6 in 2025. Now Corey Perry earns most of his scoring opportunities inside the circles, through the middle of the slot or by crashing the net. He's a solid puck facilitator and he creates zone opportunities by winning face offs. On defense he can win puck battles along the board and has a great net front presence. He can also position himself to decrease scoring opportunities. Last year in the Postseason Perry had 10 goals, 4 assists and 14 total points. In the regular season Perry posted 19 goals, 11 assists and 30 total points.
ON THE MOVE: The Ducks traded Zegras to the Flyers for a few draft selections and Poehling. Now Zegras generates his scoring opportunities inside the circles, high in the slot or by crashing the net. Quality passer as well. This guy is the type of player you want in your team. Plays hard and shows aggressiveness. Defensively, he needs a little bit more work to do. A little inconsistent I'll say. In spurts he has good defensive positioning and has shown growth in awareness but still lacks in other areas. This past season Zegras scored 12 goals, 20 assists and 32 total points.
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BREAKING: Jonathan Toews his coming back to his hometown after signing a 1-year deal with the Jets. Keep note this player won all three of his Stanley Cup wins were with the Blackhawks. He's also a great Captain and leader on and off the ice. By the way I'm happy hes getting back in the ice after taking a 2-year absence due to health problems. Now Toews generates his scoring chances by crashing the net and he can set his teammates up with excellent passes. Does tremendous in the face off circle too. He's and excellent defensive player as well. Solid positioning and perception. Good on the penalty kill and shows grit. Last time Toews played was in 2022-2023, where he posted 15 goals, 16 assists and 31 points in 53 games played.
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BREAKING: So last time Queenville Coached was back in 2021 with the Panthers before stepping down due to sex abuse alligatons. Now is this guy the same Head Coach he once was? More importantly does he still have the drive and brains to Coach this sport? The league has definitely evolved since 2021. Outside of that, his resume is excellent. 3 Stanley Cup Championships, brought 20 teams to the Postseason and 123 wins in the playoffs. Including 3 Stanley Cup Championships and 890 regular season wins. By the way all three of his Cup's came with the Blackhawks.
BREAKING: The Ducks have fired their Head Coach Greg Cronin. Keep note this season the Ducks made a big push in the right direction despite not making the playoffs. This year this team was slightly under 500, at 500 or a little above 500. Unfortunately, the wins weren't coming as fast as the organization wanted. Stuff happens, especially in sports. Ducks this season averaged 2.67 in goals per game with 357 assists, earned 26 power play goals and finished the season 35-37-10.
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Tuesday April 8th, 2025: The Red Wings got routed 1-4 against the Canadiens. Detroit is 3rd place in the wild card standings and their 2-Game win streak ended. By the way their 6 points out of a playoff spot. In period 1 Detroit started the scoring after a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Larkin's stick and into the net, 1-0. Detroit pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They encountered numerous scoring chances(24 shots on net) and kept turnovers(3) minimal. Detroit did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Montreal's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Also won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Now avoiding hits were tough and they struggled on the power play(0 for 1). Shot blockers(5) were plugging lanes and deflecting pucks before it got to the net. They utilized some of their stick movement(2) mixed in with solid hits(11) to cause turnovers. Net minder kept the puck out too. Detroit in two used face off(50%) wins and good passes to enter their zone. Rarely turned it over(3) too. Now hits were slowing them down and they slacked on the power play(0 for 1). Had low shots on net(9). Now on defense their shot blockers(8) were able to clog lanes and draw away the puck before it could touch the net. They were physical(7) as well. However, their net minder allowed a goal. Detroit in three earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(45%) and fed each other with good passes. Although, Detroit put low shots on net(4) and their puck protection(6) was terrible. Were sluggish on the man advantage(0 for 1) and couldn't score. Luckily they avoided hits. They faced 1 hit the entire period. First off on defense Detroit was physical(5). Unfortunately, their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't makes saves. Detroit finished 0 of 3 on the power play, defense recorded 24 hits while blocking 18 shots and they dropped down to a 36-34-7 record.
Suzuki, Gallagher and Anderson's combined 6 points gave the Canadiens a 4-1 Victory, over the Red Wings. Montreal won 6 in a row and their sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot. Montreal in one capitalized in the face off circle(44%) to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Outside of that, they couldn't steer away from hits and turned it over(5). Also put low shots on net(5). For the defense they were physical on the forecheck(18) and their penalty kill stopped the power play. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in. Now late in the 2nd period Cole Caufield secured a loose rebound and buried a backhanded goal, 1-1. Montreal generated zone opportunities by winning face off(50%) battles and dished out good passes. Turnovers(1) were controlled too. Here's the thing, hits were jarring and they lacked on the power play(0 for 2). Placed low shots on net(7). On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. They were effective in the hit department(7) and their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Luckily their goaltender kept the puck from going in. Halfway into period 3 Josh Anderson rifled a snap shot goal, 2-1. Montreal scored 2 unanswered goals after trailing 1-0 earlier on. Later on Gallagher fired a snap shot goal, 3-1. Now the dagger came late in this period after Suzuki blasted a snap shot goal, 4-1. The Canadiens capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were of course were low. They also did what we call dump and chase. Oilers dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now hits were daunting but that was into negative to their game. On the other side Montreal used their defensive pressure to force turnovers and their net minder kept the puck from going in. Penalty kill reduced the power play too. Florida went 0 for 2 on the man advantage , turned it over 7 total times, defense tallied 26 hits and they moved up to a 39-30-9 record.
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Wednesday April 3rd, 2025: The Bruins went down 1-3 facing the Canadiens. Boston is last place in the Eastern Conference and their losing streak extended to 10 in a row. During the 1st period Lettieri fired a snap shot attempt but the net minder made the save and the score remained 0-0. The Bruins entered their zone by winning face offs(52%) and fired good passes. Unfortunately, they struggled on the power play(0 for 1) and posted low shots on net(8). Hits were unavoidable while being scoreless. Shot blockers(10) were plugging lanes and deflecting pucks before it got to the net. They used some of their stick movement(3) mixed in with solid hits(13) to force turnovers and the Penalty kill kept the power play in check. Net minder kept the puck out as well. Then in period 2 Andrew Peeke late would fire a snap shot attempt but the goaltender made the save and the score stayed 2-0 Montreal. The Bruins were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(42%) and set each other up with good passes. The tough part was their inability to avoid hits and puck protection(7) wasn't good. Placed low shots on net(2). Firstly, their defense used hits(12) to force turnovers. Although, their net minder gave up goals and shot blocking(4) was in-effective. Shifting to the 3rd period Lindholm sunk a snap shot goal, 1-3. The Bruins were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle(47%) to enter their zone. Now hits were jarring and lacked on the power play(0 for 1). Low shots on net(9) as well. On defense the net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in and theit hitting performance was poor(4). Boston finished 0 of 2 on the man advantage, defense blocked 15 shots while snagging 29 hits and they stumbled down to a 30-37-9 record.
Montembeault's 18 saves lifted the Canadiens to a 4-1 win over the Bruins. Montreal remains in that 2nd place wild card spot and their win streak reached 3 consecutive. In period 1 Slafkovsky rifled a snap shot attempt but the goaltender made the save and the game stayed 0-0. Montreal capitalized in the face off circle(47%) to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Too bad they slacked on the power play(0 for 1) and the hits were harsh on the body. Put low shots on net(7) and turned dit over(5). On the defensive side their shot blockers(8) found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Also some of their hits(10) with some stick movement (5) caused turnovers. Goaltender kept the puck from going in. Switching to period 2 Dvorak in the slot delivered a snap shot goal, 1-0. Later on Cole Caugield buried a snap shot goal, 2-0. Montreal entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle(57%) and set each other up with good passes. Earned their scoring chances inside the circles, through the slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining positions behind the net(18 shots on net). Montreal did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Boston's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Also won puck battles along the board to keep their possession alive. However, their turnovers bunched up(8) and hits were physical. For the defense they used their hits(14) which resulted in turnovers and the goaltender kept the puck out. Effective shot blocking(5) as well. Now in period 3 Montreal forced a turnover which led to a Gallagher snap shot goal, 3-0. The Canadiens entered their zone by winning face off(52%) battles and fired good passes. Steered clear of the hits. Outside of that, they recorded low shots on net(8) and still turned it over(5). By the way their turnovers were self inflicted. Their defense blocked shots(8) by closing off lanes the penalty kill denied the power play. Utilized their hits(10) with some stick movement(2) to force turnovers. Although, their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Montreal's defense defense blocked 21 shots with 34 hits, earned 7 takeaways and they bounced up to a 36-30-9 record.
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Tuesday April 1st, 2025: The Panthers losing streak reached 2 in a row after a 2-3 defeat against the Canadians. Florida didn't clinch a playoff spot due to this loss. They needed a win in regulation and the Blue Jackets had to lose to the Predators in regulation to clinch a playoff spot. During the midway point of the 1st period Mikkola delivered a goal, 1-1. Florida capitalized in the face off circle(61%) to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Kept turnovers(2) minimal as well. Although, they were unable to avoid hits and posted low shots on net(5). For the defense they were physical(6 hits) and their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Then in period 2 a Montreal penalty put Florida on the power play and it ended with Samsosvich snap shot goal, 2-1. The Panthers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Now they created scoring chances inside the circles, crashing the net or high in the slot(13 shots on net). Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Including low turnovers(4). More importantly they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. On defense their minder kept the puck out and the penalty kill stopped the man advantage. Shot blockers were plugging lanes and deflecting pucks before it got to the net(7). Florida in period 3 generated zone opportunities by winning face off(50%) battles and dished out good passes. They stayed away from hits and turnovers(1) were minimized. Now they posted low shots on net(9). Defensively, their shot blockers(6) fended off pucks before it touched the net and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. However, their net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in. In OT Florida tallied 49% inside the face off circle with 0 turnovers. Defense blocked 0 shots and made 0 hits. Gained 0 takeaways too. Panthers had 16 blocked shots with 17 hits, turned it over 6 total times and fell to a 44-26-4 record.
Suzuki's 2 goals and Hutson's 3 assists pushed the Canadians to a 3-2 Overtime win over the Panthers. Montreal this season swept the Panthers 3-0 and their sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot. In the 1st period a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Josh Anderson's stick and into the net, 1-0. Firstly, the Canadians used excellent passing to enter their zone and rarely turned it over(3). Unfortunately, they put low shots on net(9) and struggled in the face off circle(38%). Hits were hard to steer away from. On the defensive side their shot blockers(9) found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. They were effective in the hit department(8). Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Montreal entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. Hardly turned it over(1) and steered clear of the hits. They just put low shots on net(7) and lacked on the power play(0 for 1). Their defense had effective shot blocking(7). Now their net minder couldn't fight through screens nor make the saves. Shifting to the 3rd period Suzuki late buried a backhanded goal, 2-2. Montreal showed dominance in the face off circle(50%) which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Turnovers(2) were non-existent too. Here's the thing, they had trouble avoiding hits and slacked on the power play(0 for 1). Recorded low shots on net(4) as well. On defense their net minder kept the puck out and the penalty kill denied the power play. Now 29 seconds into Overtime Nick Suzuki secured a wrap around goal, 3-2. The Panthers recorded 1 shot on net while turning it over 0 times and won 50% of the face offs. Defense blocked 1 shot and gained 0 hits. Montreal tallied 11 hits while blocking 20 shots, had 5 takeaways and they moved up to a 35-30-5 record.
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Wednesday March 26th, 2025: The Islanders suffered a 2-5 loss facing the Canucks. New York is 3rd place in the wild card standings and their 1 point out of a playoff spot. By the way they've lost 3 in a row. It was a scoreless 1st period for both teams. Firstly, the Islanders used their excellent passing to enter their zone. Earned quality scoring chances(10) too. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Kept zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Now they lost control of the puck(6) and hits were harsh on the body. Were sluggish in the face off circle(37%) too. Now on defense their shot blockers(8) were able to clog lanes and draw away the puck before it could touch the net. Used their hits(12) to cause turnovers and the net minder kept the puck out. In period 2 New York was shorthanded due to a Horvat tripping minor but that didn't stop Casey Cizikas from sinking a wrister, 1-1. Moments later, DeAngelo secured a loose rebound and fired a wrister, 2-1. New York gained entry in their zone by winning face off(51%) battles and created space with good passes. Most of the Islanders scoring chances were inside the circles, by crashing the net or from angle opportunities by gaining positions behind the net(11 shots on net). New York did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck Vancouver's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now turnovers piled up(5) and hits were jarring. Defensively, their shot blockers(5) fended off pucks before it touched the net and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Used their physical presence(9) to force turnovers as well. Now their net minder had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. The Islanders in three were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(54%) and set each other up with good passes. Kept turnovers minimal too(2). Now they struggled to stay away from hits and were frail on the man advantage(0 for 1). Also placed low shots on net(7). Defensively, their shot blockers(5) were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it touched the net. They were physical in the hit(7) department and used some of their stick movement(3) to disrupt scoring chances. Too bad their goaltender couldn't keep puck out. New York secured 28 hits while blocking 18 shots, gave the puck away 14 times and they sunj to a 32-29-10 record.
The Canucks get a much needed win after beating the Islanders 5-2. Vancouver moved to 3rd place in the wild card standings and pushed the Flames down to 4th. Vancouver is 3 points out of playoff spot as well. The Canucks in one entered their zone by winning face offs(62%) and fired good passes. Outside of that, hits were effective and their puck protection was bad. Put low shots on net(4) and couldn't score. Defensively, they used their physical presence(7) with some stick movement(2) to force turnovers. The shot blocking(7) was effective and their net minder kept the puck from going in by making good saves. Fought through screens as well. Pushing to the 2nd period Vancouver would break the ice after a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Sherwood's stick and into the net, 1-0. This would be Sherwood's 16th goal of the season. Few puck possessions later Vancouver tied it after a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Raty's stick and into the net, 2-2. In the closing seconds of this period Vancouver jumped ahead after Forbort buried a wrister, 3-2. The Canucks gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle(48%) and delivered solid passes. Created scoring chances inside the circles, by cutting to the net or from sharp angle opportunities along the crease(13 shots on net). Canucks dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Along with sending traffic toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and tallied redirect attempts. Won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive too. They did struggle on the power play(0 for 1) and hits were slowing them down. Puck protection(6) slacked as well. On defense their net minder wasn't able to fight through screens and couldn't keep the puck out. Luckily their hits resulted in turnovers. Now a 1:05 into period 3 Teddy Blueger rifled a wrist shot goal, 4-2. To conclude this game Sherwood sunk an empty net goal, 5-2. Vancouver earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(45%) and fed each other with good passes. Hardly turned it over too(2). Although, hits were unavoidable and they posted low shots on net(7). On defense their goaltender made solid saves and kept the puck out the back of his net. Hits(8) were effective and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Used some of their stick movement(2) to break up scoring attempts. Vancouver tallied 18 turnovers, defense blocked 12 shots while adding 21 hits and they jumped up to a 34-26-12 record.
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Tuesday March 25th, 2025: Lightning routed the Penguins 6-1. Tampa Bay sits 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and they snapped 2 consecutive losses. In period 1 Tampa Bay struck first after Cirellie drianed a wrister, 1-0. This would be Cirelli's career high in goals with 25 and it's his 500th game as well. After that, Ryan McDonough delivered a snap shot goal, 2-0. Their continued to extend after Corelli sunk a snap shot goal, 3-0. Minutes later, Brayden Point fired a wrister, 4-0. The Lightning entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Encountered numerous scoring chances(11). Tampa Bay did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Pittsburgh's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. However, hits were harsh on the body and they turned it over(5). Struggled on the power play too. On defense they got their shot blockers(6) to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Hits(7) were effective and their net minder kept the puck out. Then in period 2 a Penguins penalty put the Lightning in a power play and it led to a Nick Paul goal, 5-0. Tampa Bay in two used face off(43%) wins and good passes to enter their zone. Generated numerous scoring opportunities(10) and executed on the power play(1 for 1). Won puck battles along the board and sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they did turn it over(7) and hits were effective. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Net minder kept the puck out and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Only negative was their inability to be effective in the hit department(1). Tampa Bay in three executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. It's just unfortunate that they slacked on the power play(0 for 2) and the hits were slowing them down. Also recorded low shots on net(6). Now on defense their shot blockers(5) were able to clog lanes and draw away the puck before it could touch the net. Now their goaltender did give up a goal but overall still had a great night in net. He went 40 plus minutes without a goal being given up. Tampa Bay 14 turnovers, defense blockee 16 shots while adding 10 hits and they moved up to a 41-25-5 record.
The Penguins were blown out 1-6 against the Lightning. Pittsburgh is 8th place in the wild card standings and lost 2 in a row. Pittsburgh in one pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Kept turnovers(4) low too. Now they couldn't steer away from hits nor score. Posted low shots on net(4) as well. By the way Pittsburgh replaced Jarry for backup Nedeljkovic after giving up 4 goals on 3 shots faced. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes(5) and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Used their hits(12) to cause turnovers and the penalty kill restricted the power play. Too bad their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. He's was beaten in the rush as well. Pittsburgh through two generated zone opportunities by winning face off(59%) battles and dished out good passes. Hardly turned it over(1) and avoided hits. Although, they had trouble on the man advantage(0 for 1) and couldn't score. Placed low shots on net(4) as well. Defensively, their shot blockers were able to clog lanes(5) and diverted the puck before it touched the net. They were physical in the hit department(15) which resulted in turnovers. Here's the thing, their penalty kill struggled. During period 3 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck Rust's stick and into the net, 1-6. Pittsburgh executed in the face off circle(60%) and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Rarely turned it over(4) and steered away from hits. Now they put low shots on net(7). On the defensive side their shot blockers(5) found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. They used some of their stick movement mixed in with solid hits to force turnovers and the Penalty kill kept the power play in check. Pittsburgh lost the puck 9 times, defense tallied 37 hits with 16 blocked shots and they dropped down to a 29-33-11 record.
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Monday March 17th, 2025: The Devils hang on by snagging a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets. New Jersey is back in the win colum and their 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils in one secured 5 shots on net while winning 53% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Were 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 2 shots and tallied 4 hits. Earned 1 takeaway. New Jersey gained zone entries by delivering solid passes and kept turnovers low. Hits were harsh and they struggled on the power play. Also put low shots on net. For the defense their net minder kept the puck out. In period 2 New Jersey broke the ice after Timo Meier buried a backhanded goal, 1-0. Minutes later, Bratt delivered a snap shot goal, 2-0. New Jersey entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle(46%) and set each other up with good passes. Earned numerous scoring chances(12). New Jersey did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Columbus's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Won puck battles along the board to keep their zone possessions alive. However, they lost control of the puck(8) and hits were slowing them down. Their goaltender did excellent against screens and made saves. Shot blocking was excellent and they used their hits which resulted in turnovers. The Devils entered their zone by delivering quality passes and capitalized in the face off circle(47%) Outside of that, hits were jarring and they turned it over(7). Put low shots on net as well. On the flip side their net minder had issues fighting through screens and couldn't keep the puck out. Also slacked in hits. Luckily their penalty kill restricted the power play. Don't forget they used some of their stick movement(2) and a few hits(2) to force turnovers. New Jersey finished 0 for 1 on the power play, turned it over 13 times while the defense blocked blocked 22 shots and they moved up to a 37-26-6 record.
The Blue Jackets took a 1-2 loss facing the Devils. Columbus lost 3 in a row and their sitting 4th place in the wild card standings. Keep note their 2 points out of a playoff spot. Columbus in two snagged 8 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times as well. Defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 9 hits. Gained 3 takeaways as well. The Blue Jackets entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal and hits were bone crunching. Luckily they avoided hits. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Their penalty kill stopped the man advantage and their net minder kept the puck from going in. Columbus in two capitalized in the face off circle(55%) to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They sent traffic the net to block the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Encountered numerous scoring opportunities(14). Now they did turn it over(6) and and hits were effective. Couldn't score ethier. For the defense their net minder had a tough time keeping the puck out and couldn't fight through screens. At least they used their hits to cause turnovers. Then in the 3rd period Columbus cut it to one after Olivier sunk a snap shot goal, 1-2. Columbus generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They created their scoring chances inside the circles, low in the slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining positions behind the net. Crashed the net effectively as well. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck.Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Avoided hits too. Now they gave the puck away and showed por execution on the power play. On defense the net minder kept the puck out and they used some of their stick movement mixed in with solid pressure to cause turnovers. Columbus ended 0 of 1 on the man advantage, defense secured 25 hits with 19 turnovers and they stumbled down to a 31-28-8 record.
Thursday March 13th, 2025: Hill's 27 saves pushed the Golden Knights a 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets. Vegas stands 1st place in the Pacific Division and moved to a 15-12-4 road record. During the 1st period a Columbus penalty put Vegas on a power play and it led to a Roy wrister, 1-0. This would be Roy's 9th goal of the season. After that, Saad delivered a backed goal, 2-0. Firstly, the Golden Knights used their excellent passing to enter their zone. Not to mention they kept turnovers low(4) and did damage on the power play(1 for 1). Too bad they put low shots on net(6) and hits were jarring. Were terrible in the face off circle(33%). On defense they got their shot blockers(9) to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Their net minder fought through screens and made saves. They utilized some stick movement(3) to force turnovers and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Moving to period 2 Dorofetev rifled a wrist shot goal, 3-0. Vegas made zone entries by delivering good passes and kept turnovers low(0). However, hits were harsh on the body and they put low shots on net(9). Were insufficient on the power play(0 for 1) and continued to struggle in the face off circle(34%). On defense the net minder kept the puck from going in and used their hits(7) to cause turnovers. Switching to period 3 Alex Pietrangelo buried an empty net goal, 4-0. The Golden Knights were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(40%) and set each other up with good passes. They encountered numerous scoring chances(14) and kept turnovers minimal(3). Kept their zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision which resulted in redirect attempts. Vegas also did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Columbus's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Now hits were unavoidable and they slacked on the power play(0 for 1). Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Used some of their stick movement(2) to cause turnovers and their goaltender kept the puck out. Vegas went 1 of 3 on the power play, defense blocked 21 shots while adding 11 hits and they bounced up to a 39-19-7 record.
MOVING ON: The Bruins traded Brad Marchand to the Panthers for a 2027 2nd round draft selection. So Brad Marchand will generate his scoring chances high in the slot, crashing the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining positions behind the net. Excellent passer as well. For defense he's usually 50/50 which isn't bad at all. Marchand utilizes stick movement to poke check pucks away or cause turnovers. Knows where he is in the ice. Marchand has 21 goals, 26 assists and 47 total points.
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BREAKING: The Flyers traded Scott Laughton to the Maple Leafs for a 2027 1st round draft selection and got Grebenkin. Now to be honest I love this move by the Maple Leafs because they need a big guy like Laughton in their team. Laughton creates scoring chances by effectively cutting to the net. He can also spot the open guy by delivering good passes and spends a lot of time on the ice. Now in D-zone Laughton has the strength to disrupt offensive plays. More importantly hes a two way player and can be effective on the penalty kill. Don't forget he has the knowledge to know where he needs to be on the ice and utilizes hits to ethier win puck battles or generate takeaways. Laughton this year has 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 total points.
Friday March 7th, 2025: Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Jets gained a 6-1 win over the Devils. Winnipeg won 2 in a row and their sitting 1st place in the Central Division. Late in period 1 Winnpeg through one placed 10 shots on net and won 42% of the face offs. Lost the puck 6 times too. Defense blocked 7 shots and they added 9 hits. Along with 2 takeaways. The Jets gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Their scoring opportunities came inside the circles or operated effeciently to crash the net. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Too bad they turned it over and hits were knocking them loose. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Net minder kept the puck out and their penalty kill stopped the power play. Utilized their solid hits with some good stick movement to force turnovers. Then in the 2nd period a Devils penalty put the Jets on a power play and it led to a Morrissey snap shot goal, 2-0. Afterwards, Winnipeg continued to extend their lead after Ehlers drained a wrist shot goal, 3-0. The Jets capped off period 2 by putting 14 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Gave the puck away 3 times and went 1 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and picked up 5 hits. Along with 0 takeaways. Winnipeg capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They generated various scoring chances and kept turnovers low. Also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now hits were effective. Defensively, their penalty kill reduced the power play and the goaltender kept pucks out. Hits were solid too. Shifting to period 3 Adam Lowry drilled a wrist shot goal thus going up 4-1. Minutes after, Kyke Connor buried a wrister, 5-1. Few possessions later Cole Oerfetti sunk a snap shot goal, 6-1. The Jets in three tallied 10 shots on net and won 45% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 0 times. Defense secured 9 hits and blocked 9 shots. Had 1 takeaway. Winnipeg was using excellent puck movement and dominated inside the face off circle to enter their zone. Encountered numerous scoring chances and kept turnovers minimal. More importantly they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Don't forget they won puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision while earning redirect attempts. Defense had effective shot blocking and hits were bone crunching. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in. Jets had 9 total turnovers, defense blocked 19 shots while tallying 23 hits and they improved to a 44-16-4 record.
The Devils were routed 1-6 against the Jets. New Jersey stands 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and their losing streak reached 3 in a row. The Devil's in one put 7 shots on net while 57% of the face offs and turned it over 9 times. Were 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 2 shots and tallied 9 hits. Including 1 takeaway. New Jersey executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Here's the thing, they struggled on the man advantage and hits were jarring. They placed low shots on net and puck protection was bad. On defense their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out nor fight through screens but they used hits to cause turnovers. In period 2 New Jersey secured 7 shots on net while winning 56% of the face offs and they coughed the puck up twice. Were 0 for 1 on the man advantage too. Defense blocked 5 shots and they made 13 hits. Earned 0 takeaways. New Jersey showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Barley turned it over as well. Now they recorded low shots on net and hits were slowing them down. Lacked on the man advantage too. On defense their net minder still couldn't keep the puck out and fighting through traffic was tough. Luckily they were physical on the forecheck. Now 31 seconds into period 3 Dawson Mercer rifled a slap shot goal, 1-3. New Jersey in three had 9 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times. Defense blocked 3 shots and made 10 hits. Earned 0 takeaways too. The Devils capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were non existent too. Although, they let turnovers pile and hits were daunting. Placed low shots on net as well. Defense was effective in the hit department. However, their net minder had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. New Jersey finished 0 for 2 on the power play, 14 giveaways while the defense added 32 hits and they stumbled down to a 33-25-6 record.
BREAKING: The Avalanche traded two draft picks and sent Ritchie to the Islanders for Brock Nelson. By the way in this trade Kylington was shipped off to the Ducks. First things first, Brock Nelson creates scoring chances inside the circles. He can set his teammates up with good passes and ge stays on the ice for long periods of time. He'll gain zone entries by winning face off battles. Too bad Nelson is weak on defense. Luckily his teammates around him can cover for that, Nelson just needs to do what brought him to the dance. Nelson so far this season tallied 20 goals, 23 assists and 43 total points.
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ON THE MOVE: The Stars traded a two 1st round draft selections and Stankoven to the Hurricanes. In return the Stars got Mikko Rantanen. First off, Mikko Rantanen will generate scoring opportunities inside the circles or high in slot. Not to mention he can find the open man with good passes. Now on defense Mikko Rantanen is much more effective. Rantanen utilized stick movement to ethier disrupt pass attempts or create turnovers. He's a good shot blocker as well. Man Roope Hints and Rantanen together is going to be wild work. Mikko Rantanen this year recorded 27 goals, 43 assists and 70 total points.
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INJURY UPDATE: Jack Hughes is out for the year with a shoulder injury. Hughes will need surgery done. Keep note Jack Hughes injury occurred on Sunday in a Devils 2-0 loss against the Golden Knights. So Jack Hughes hurt his shoulder after getting tripped into the boards. New Jersey will miss this guy's ability to score and pass. By the way a lot of his scoring chances are inside the circles. On defense Jack Hughes has tremendous skating and he covers a lot of ice. Also uses stick movement to poke check puck away or create turnovers. Hughes this year added 27 goals, 43 assists and 70 total points.
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INJURY UPDATE: The Bruins will be without Lindholm for the rest of the year due to a knee injury. So Lindholm's injury came against the Blues back in November in a 3-2 Bruins win. Lindholm literally blocked a shot and hasn't been seen since. Lindholm is a pretty good goal scorer and he finds the open man with good passes. The Bruins will also miss his defensive ability because he's a very physical player. His jarring hits lead to turnovers. Lindholm has 11 goals, 21 assists and 32 total points.
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Saturday March 1st, 2025: Ovechkin scored his 884th career goal but the Capitals still lost 1-3 to against the Lightning. Washington lost 3 consecutive and their standing 1st place in the Metropolitan Division. Washington in one put 5 shots on net and won 76% of the face offs. Turned it over 5 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 2 shots and they tallied 3 hits. Earned 2 takeaways too. The Capitals entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Although, they put low shots on net and lacked on the man advantage. Hits were hard to avoid too. Turned it over quiet a bit and couldn't score. Defensively, their penalty kill shutdown the power play but their net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in and fighting through traffic was a struggle. The Caps in two snagged 8 shots on net and won 72% of the face offs. Turned it over twice and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense had 8 hits and blocked 4 shots. Gained 1 takeaway too. The Capitals entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. They found ways to avoid hits as well. Unfortunately, they showed poor execution on the power play and put low shots on net. Couldn't score ethier. Defensively, their minder kept the puck out on good saves and utilized their hits which resulted in turnovers. Then in period 3 Alex Ovechkin sunk a wrister, 1-2. The Caps in three had 8 shots on net while winning 62% of the face offs and they coughed the puck up 9 times. Were 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 1 shot and nabbed 3 hits. Snagged 1 takeaway as well. The Capitals were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They also navigated around the hits. Here's the thing, they had trouble capitalizing on the man advantage and their puck protection was poor. On defense the minder kept the puck from going in and utilized some of their hits to force turnovers. The Caps had 16 giveaways, defense blocked 7shots while adding 14 hits and they fell to a 38-14-8 record.
Vasilevskiy's 20 saves lifted the Lightning to a 3-1 win over the Capitals. Tampa Bay won 8 straight and their sitting 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. In period 1 a Washington penalty put Tampa Bay on the power play and it ended with Chaffee snap shot goal, 1-0. The Lightning through one placed 10 shots on net while winning 23% of the face offs and they turned it over 3 times. Went 1 of 3 on the power play. Defense had 3 blocked shots and they picked up 7 hits. Including 3 takeaways. Tampa Bay gained zone entries by delivering good passes and they kept turnovers low. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They avoided hits as well. Too bad they struggled on the power play and slacked in the face off circle. For the defense they utilized some of their stick movement mixed in with hits to cause turnovers. Net minder kept the puck out and their penalty kill restricted the power play. The Lightning in two recorded 6 shots on net while snagging 28% in the face off circle and lost the puck 5 times as well. Defense blocked 5 shots and they earned 1 hit. Secured 1 takeaway to go along. First off, Tampa Bay used their excellent passes to enter the zone. However, they still showed trouble in the face off circle and puck protection wasn't good. Also encountered low shots on net. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Luckily their penalty kill stopped the power play and the net minder kept the puck from going in. Pushing to the 3rd period Tampa Bay extended their lead after Goncalves buried a snap shot goal, 2-0. Later on Hagel would sink an empty net goal, 3-1. Tampa Bay capped off period 3 by placing 3 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs. Had 5 turnovers too. Defense blocked 10 shots and added 3 hits. Snagged 1 takeaway. Lightning were able to enter their zone by making good passes and for the most part they kept hits to a minimum. Now they lost control of the puck but that was about it. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Along with their penalty kill stopping the power play. Too bad their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. Tampa Bay turned it over 11 times, the defense tallied 11 hits while blocking 19 shots and they kived up to a 35-20-4 record.
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Saturday February 22nd, 2025: The Red Wings blew a late lead after going down 3-4 against the Wild in Overtime. Detroit is sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot and they lost 2 striaght. In period 1 Detroit struck first after DeBrincat delivered a backhanded goal, 1-0. Detroit in one put 8 shots on net while winning 61% of the face offs and turned it over 6 times. Defense blocked 7 shots and they tallied 13 hits. Had 0 takeaways too. Detroit capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Too bad they put low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were effective as well. Defensively, they used their physical presence which resulted in turnovers. Not to mention the blockers were denying shot attempts and their net minder kept the puck out while fighting off screens. Then in period 2 a Minnesota penalty put Detroit on the power play and it led to a Larkin wrister, 2-0. The Red Wings in two secured 15 shots on net and won 61% of the face offs. Gave the puck away 8 times and went 1 of 2 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 5 shots and they tallied 5 hits. Earned 3 takeaways as well. Detroit used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Most of the Red Wings scoring chances were inside the circles, cut to the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position along the crease. Attempted one from high in the slot too. They also did what we call dump and chase. Red Wings dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Won some puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Now hits were harsh on the body and they had poor puck protection. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Used some of their stick movement and hits which resulted in turnovers. Outside of that, the net minder couldn't keep the puck out and their penalty kill slacked on the power play. During the 3rd period a Minnesota penalty put Detroit on the power play and it led to a Lucas Raymond wrister, 3-1. Detroit scored this goal 22 seconds into the 3rd. Detroit in three had 5 shots on net and won 58% of the face offs. Turned it over twice and went 1 for 3 on the power play. The Red Wings were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Rarely turned it over too. Now hits were daunting on the body and they slacked on the power play. Firstly, their defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Although, their net minder had trouble keeping pucks out and couldn't fight through screens. Left some rebound opportunities too. The Red Wings in OT had 2 shots on net and won 60% of the face offs. Had 1 turnover and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 1 shot and made 1 hit. Earned 1 takeaway too. Detroit generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Turnovers were a rarity and they stayed away from hits. Now they were sluggish on the power play and put low shots on net. On defense their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Plain and simple. Detroit finished 2 for 5 on the power play, defense had 22 total hits with 18 blocked shots and they fell to a 28-22-6 record.
The Wild rallied from a two goal deficit to take a 4-3 Victory, over the Red Wings in OT. Minnesota won 3 in a row and they stand 3rd place in the Central Division. The Wild in one placed 12 shots on net and won 36% of the face offs. Minnesota pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. That includes a few redirect attempts and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Quick skating too. They created scoring chances inside the circles or through the middle of the slot. Occasionally crashed the crease. Now they struggled in the face off circle and turned it over. Hits were jarring as well. On defense they got their shot blockers(5) to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They also used some of their stick play(1) and big hits(9) to force turnovers. Now their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. Switching to period 2 a Detroit penalty put Minnesota in the power play and it ended with Hinostroza wrister, 1-2. The Wild through two had 7 shots on net while winning 38% of the face offs and they turned it over 8 times. Were 1 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 4 shots and added 7 hits. Gained 1 takeaway as well. Minnesota was able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and they executed on the man advantage. However, they turned it over far too much and the hits were bone-crunching. Placed low shots on net and they showed poor execution in the face off circle. Now on defense they utilized their solid hits with some stick movement to force turnovers. Too bad their net minder had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't keep the puck out. Low shot blocking as well. Then in period 3 Matt Boldy with over 6 minutes to go rifled a wrister, 2-3. Late in this period Minnesota tied it after Foligno buried a snap shot goal, 3-3. The Wild capped off period 3 by putting 17 shots on net and won 41% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up once and went 0 for 3 on the man advantage. Minnesota entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. Hardly turned it over and they steered away from hits. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. They sent traffic at the net to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the wall. First off, for the defense their net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in. Luckily they were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill did excellent. Then in Overtime Marco Rossi sunk a game winning wrister, 4-3. The Wild in Overtime secured 3 shots on net and won 40% of the face offs. Had 0 turnovers too. Defense blocked 0 shots and they nabbed 0 hits. Earned 0 takeaways as well. Minnesota gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. Low turnovers and avoided hits. Too bad they put low shots on net. For the defense they used stick movement to force a turnover and their net minder kept the puck out. Penalty kill denied the man advantage as well. Minnesota ended 1 for 4 on the man advantage, blocked 17 shots while adding 21 hits and they moved up to a 35-19-4 record.
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Wednesday February 5th, 2025: The Bruins took a 2-3 loss facing the Rangers. Boston is sitting 3rd place in the wild card standings and their 2-Game win streak ended. Through one Bruins were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes. Too bad they posted low shots(4) on net and turned it over(6). Hits were jarring and they struggled on the power play(0 for 1) Had trouble in the face off circle too(30%). By the way Boston went 12 minutes without a shot. Luckily their net minder kept the puck out and they used their hits to force turnovers. Low shot blocking(3). Switching to the 2nd period David Pastrnak buried a goal, 1-1. This would push Pastrnak's point streak to 12. Sixteen seconds later Lindholm sunk a snap shot goal, 2-1. Boston generated zone opportunities by dishing out good passes. However, they were sluggish on the power play(0 for 1) and kept turning it over(6). Hits were harsh on the body and they put low shots on net(6). Struggled slightly in the face off circle. For the defense they were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill denied the man advantage. Now their goaltender had trouble keeping the puck out. Boston in three entered their zone by executing in the face off circle(44%) and open the ice with good passing. Steered clear of the hits too. Now they had far too many turnovers(7) and lacked on the power play(0 for 1). Along with low shots on net(7). For the defense they were sluggish in the hit department and their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Luckily they got New York to turn it over and their penalty kill put a strain on the power play. Boston had 23 turnovers, defense secured 17 hits and they dropped down to a 27-23-6 record.
The Rangers prevailed over the Bruins 3-2. New York moved to 6th place in the wild card standings and it bumped Montreal down to 7th. In one the Rangers entered their zone by winning face offs(70%) and fired good passes. Unfortunately, they put low shots(8) on net and lost the puck multiple times(5). Hits were effective too. Defensively, they used their physical presence with some stick movement to force turnovers. The shot blocking was effective(5) and their net minder kept the puck from going in. Penalty kill shutdown the power play. Then in period 2 Artemi Panarin rifled a slap shot goal, 1-0. Later on Kempe utilized his stick to force a turnover and delivered backhanded attempt but Korpisalo made the save and the score stayed the same. The Rangers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Kept turnovers minimal(3). Encountered low shots on net(6) and hits were tough to avoid. Sluggish on the man advantage (0 for 2) too. Defensively, blockers denied shot attempts(9) and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Not to mention they used some of their stick movement mixed in with solid pressure(15 hits) to force turnovers. Now their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. In period 3 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Trocheck's stick and into the net, 2-2. Happen to be Trocheck's 16th goal of the year. Thereafter, New York would be shorthanded due to a Rempe holding minor but that didn't stop Krieder from draining a wrister, 3-2. The Rangers were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle(55%) and set each other up with good passes. Stayed away from hits. Now puck protection wasn't good and they slacked on the power play. Had low shots on net(8). Look, it's simple they scored late going down the stretch. On defense they got their shot blockers(7) to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. net minder kept the puck out and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Now their hits(4) were in-effective. New York turned it over 14 times, defense blocked 22 shots while adding 32 hits and they moved up to a 26-23-4 record.
Tuesday January 28th, 2025: The Bruins got derailed by the Sabres after losing 2-7. Boston sits 1st place in the wild card standings and their 2-Game win streak was snapped. Midway into period 1 Lohrei in left circle rifled a wrister, 1-0. This would be Lohrei's third goal of the season. The Bruins in one secured 4 shots on net while winning 30% of the face offs and turned it over 7 times. Defense blocked 9 shots and they tallied 6 hits. Earned 2 takeaways too. Boston used good passes to their enter zone. Were struggling in the face off circle too. Outside of that, they had trouble avoiding hits and turnovers piled up. Low shots on net as well. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and the hits were pretty physical. Now ther goaltender had issues fighting through and couldn't keep the puck out. Boston in two placed 14 shots on net while winning 45% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Were 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense had 0 shot blocks and made 5 hits. 4 take included. The Bruins gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Generated various scoring opportunities and turnovers were minimal. Now they had trouble steering away from hits and they slacked on the power play. On the defensive side they used stick movement to disrupt scoring attempts and did well in the hit department. Their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. In the 3rd a Sabres penalty put Boston on a power play and it ended with a Marchand snap shot goal, 2-4. Boston in three had 9 shots on net and won 53% of the faceoffs. Lost the puck 4 times. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 6 hits. Had 4 takeaways too. The Bruins gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Rarely turned it over too. Although, they posted low shots on net and hits were daunting. On defense they used some of their stick movement and big hits to cause turnovers. As for their net minder he trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. Boston had 27 total shots on net while turning it over 15 times, had 17 hits and they moved up to a 25-21-6 record.
Tage Thompson and Peterka's hat truck pushed the Sabres to a 7-2 win over the Bruins. Buffalo is sitting last place in the wild card standings and they lost 3 in a row. Late in the 1st period Tage Thompson on an excellent pass fired a slap shot goal, 1-1. The Sabres through one tallied 10 shots on net and won 70% of the face offs. Lost the puck 4 times too. Defense blocked 5 shots and gained 7 hits. Had 1 takeaway too. Buffalo capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also did what we call dump and chase. Oilers dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Encountered numerous scoring opportunities and kept turnover low. Now hits were slightly effective but that was about it on the negative side. Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks and hits forced turnovers. Their defensive pressure caused Boston to dump pucks at center ice. Now for their net minder he did give up a goal. Then in period 2 Tage Thompson buried a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Few minutes later Buffalo extended their lead even further after Peterka sunk a wirster, 3-1. The Sabres through two out 9 shots on net and won 54% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up once and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 6 hits. Had 0 takeaways too. Buffalo used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Turnovers remained protected as well. Now they had a problem on a the man advantage and hits were jarring. For the defense they were physical and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Their net minder kept the puck out on quality saves. Fought through screens as well. Switching to the 3rd period Tage Thompson would sink a wrister thus going up 4-1. Afterwards, Peterka drained a wrister, 5-2. Later on Peterka delivered an empty net goal, 6-2. The Sabres capped off period 3 by putting 14 shots on net and won 46% of the face offs. Turned it over 5 times. Defense blocked 6 shots and gained 5 hits. Along with 2 takeaways. Buffalo entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes.Sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also earned various scoring opportunities. Now turnovers were a mess and they struggled on the power play. Hits were harsh in the body too. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They were physical on the forecheck as well. Now their net minder did give a goal. Buffalo placed 33 total shots on net with 10 giveaways, defense had 20 hits and they moved up to a 19-26-5 record.
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Monday January 27th, 2025: Ersson's 31 saves lifted the Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Devils. Philadelphia is sitting 7th place in the wild card standings and they fell to an 11-11-2 record at home. In the 1st period a Devils penalty put Philadelphia on a power play and it ended with Bobby Brink snap shot goal, 1-0. Minutes later Philly extended their lead after Farabee drianed a wrister, 2-0. The Flyers capped off period 1 by putting 9 shots on net and won 72% of the face offs. Lost the puck 7 times and went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 9 shots and tallied 8 hits. 3 takeaways as well. Philadelphia gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. They did excellent on the power play as well. Too bad they turned it over and posted low shots on net. Hits were daunting too. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Hits were effective and their penalty kill denied the power play. Their net minder kept the puck out as well. Then in the 2nd period a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Hathaway's stick and into the net, 3-0. Philly in two had 11 shots on net and won 55% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 5 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and added 9 hits. 0 takeaways as well. Philadelphia entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Earns their scoring opportunities inside the circle, operating effeciently to crash the net or by gaining sharp angles chances behind the crease. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now turnovers were a mess and hits were harsh on the body. Slacked on the man advantage too. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Used their solid hits to force turnovers as well. For their net minder he trouble keeping the puck from going in. Shifting to period 3 Scott Laughton buried an empty net goal, 4-2. The Flyers during period 3 placed 6 shots on net and won 62% of the face offs. Gave the puck away 4 times as well. Defense blocked 11 shots and added 8 hits. Had 3 takeaways too. Philadelphia entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. Kept turnovers low as well. Now hits were physical and they put low shots on net. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net. They were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Philly blocked 26 shots while adding 25 hits, gave the puck away 16 times and they jumped up to a 23-22-6 record.
The Devil's took a 2-4 loss facing the Flyers. New Jersey sits in that 2nd place wild card spot and their 3-Game win streak came to an end. New Jersey in one posted 8 shots on net while winning 27% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Went 0 for 2 on the man advantage as well. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 3 takeaways. Earned 4 hits as well. Devils were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and turnovers were low. Although, they put low shots on net and hits were jarring. Sluggish in the face off circle too. For the defense their net minder had trouble keeping the puck out and their shot blocking was terrible. Despite that, they used their physical presence to cause turnovers. Late in period 2 New Jersey cut into Philly's lead after Dougie Hamilton rifled a snap shot goal, 1-3. The Devil's through 40 minutes put 15 shots on net while winnig 44% of the face offs and they turned it over 7 times. Defense blocked 5 shots and gained 7 hits. 2 takeaways to go along. New Jersey pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Now they created scoring chances inside the circles, crashing the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position along the crease. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Now they struggled in puck protection and hits were jarring. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Used some of their stick movement and hits which resulted in turnovers. In period 3 New Jersey came within one after Meier sunk a slap shot goal, 2-3. The Devil's in three had 10 shots on net while winning 38% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 7 hits. Earned 2 takeaways too. The Devils were using excellent puck movement to enter their zone and turnovers were minimal. They created numerous scoring chances as well. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Along with winning puck battles along the board. Now they lacked in the face off circle and hits were effective. For the defense their goaltender fought through a few screens(very little traffic but their was some) and made the critical saves. They were excellent in the hit department too. New Jersey had 20 hits with 15 giveaways, Allen made 22 saves and they stumbled down to a 28-18-6 record.
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BREAKING: Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall were sent off to the Hurricanes in a three-team deal with Chicago and Colorado. Now Rantanen creates most of his scoring opportunities by cutting to the net or inside the circles. He can set his teammates up with excellent passes and protects the puck. On defense he's a quality player. He can plug lanes and block shots. He also uses good stick movement to break up pass attempts or cause turnovers. Also used his stick to break up scoring chances. As for Taylor Hall well he creates scoring chances by crashing the net. He also delivered good passes which helps open the ice and players get open. On defense he's simply physical on the forecheck. Between the two they've scored a combined 34 goals, 54 assists and 88 total points.
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BREAKING: The Avalanche in a 3-team trade got both Necas, Drury and a draft selection. Something about Necas is to understand that he generates scoring opportunities from everywhere on the ice. Earns an adundance. He can open the ice with excellent puck movement and generates quality passes. However, he's not as good on defense but his offense makes up for that. As for Drury he's not as effective on offense(4 goals, 6 assists and 10 total points) but his defense is excellent. Necas this year scored 16 goals, 41 assists and 57 total points.
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Thursday January 16th, 2025: The Red Wings defeated the Panthers by a final score of 5-2. Detroit is sitting 5th place in the wild card standings and they're four points out of playoff spot. During period 1 a Florida penalty put Detroit on the power play and it ended with a Berggren wrister, 1-0. Red Wings were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and capitalized on the power play. Unfortunately, they posted low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were harsh on the bidy and they slacked in the face off circle(26%) Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks and they used their hits to force turnovers. Their penalty kill restricted the power play too. Now their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't keep the puck from going in. Then in period 2 a Florida penalty put Detroit on the power play which led to teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Larkin 's stick and into the net, 2-1. After that, a Panthers penalty put the Red Wings on a power play and it ended with a Patrick Kane snap shot goal, 3-2. Later on Kasper drianed a snap shot goal, 4-2. Detroit entered their zone by dishing out good passes and kept turnovers at Bey. They were excellent on the power as well. They were struggling in the face off circle and hits were slowing them down. Along with low shots on net. Defense had effective shot blocking and hits were bone crunching. Goaltender had issues keeping the puck out and their penalty kill was terrible. In conclusion, during period 3 Larkin rifled an empty net goal, 5-2. Detroit gained zone entries by delivering solid passes and kept turnovers low. Here's the thing, hits were crushing and they slacked in the face off circle. Finally had trouble in the power play as well. For the defense their net minder fought through screens and made critical saves. They were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill denied the man advantage. Detroit gained 23 hits with 21 blocked shots, finished 33% in the face off circle and jumped up to a 21-19-4 record.
The Panthers took a 2-5 loss facing the Red Wings. Florida is sitting 2nd place in the Atlantic Division and they won 2 in a row. Midway in period 1 Florida forced a tie after a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Lundell's stick and into the net, 1-1. Florida pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created their scoring chances inside the circles, by gaining sharp angle opportunities along the crease or cutting to the net. In addition they placed bodies in front of the to limit the goaltenders vision and earned redirect chances. They also won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Now they did turn it over and struggled on the power play. Hits were effective too. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Used their solid hits to cause turnovers as well. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Pushing to the 2nd period Evan Rodrigues buried a snap shot goal, 2-2. Keep note Florida replaced Bobrobsky for Spencer Knight after allowing 4 goals on 15 shots faced. The Panthers entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too. However, they posted low shots on net and struggled on the man advantage. Hits were daunting as well. As for the net minder he couldn't keep pucks out and their penalty kill lacked. Shot blocking was low too. Florida in 3 executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They created numerous scoring opportunities and kept turnovers in check. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They also did what we call dump and chase. Panthers dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Although, they weren't effective on the power play and hits were jarring. Defensively, they were physical and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Goaltender kept the puck from going in as well. Florida's defense had 36 hits with 12 blocked shots, gave the puck over 13 times and dropped to a 26-17-3 record.
Tuesday January 14th, 2025: The Bruins knocked off the Lightning 6-2. Boston sits in that 1st place wild card spot and they won 2 in a row. In period 1 Frederic fired a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Later on Wotherspoon buried a snap shot goal, 2-0. Boston used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Too bad they lacked on the power play and turned it over. Hits were daunting and they put low shots on net. Now on defense their goaltender kept the puck out and they used their physical nature to cause turnovers. Switching to the 2nd period Brad Marchang rang in a wrist shot goal, 3-0. After that, Boston extended their lead event further after Pastrnak rifled a snap shot goal, 4-0. Boston entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they created scoring chances inside the circles or by cutting to the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Now they struggled in puck protection and hits were jarring. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Although, their net minder couldn't keep pucks out and fighting through screens were tough. In period 3 Boston would be shorthanded due to a Bruins penalty but that didn't stop Peeka from rifling an empty net goal, 5-2. Afterwards, still shorthanded Zacha sunk an empty net goal, 6-2. The Bruins were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Great puck protection too. Now hits were harsh on the body and their power play was sluggish. Posted low shots on net. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. They were excellent in the hit department and their goaltender kept the puck out on quality saves. Fought throught screens as well. Penalty kill put a strain on the man advantage too. Boston blocked 14 shots while earning 22 hits, lost the puck 19 times and moved up to a 22-19-5 record.
The Lightning suffered a 2-6 loss facing the Bruins. Tampa Bay had back to back wins denied and they fell to a 5-5-1 record through 11 games. The Lightning in one entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Now they posted low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were unavoidable too. Defensively, their net minder had trouble keeping pucks out. Luckily their penalty kill restricted the power play and used their hits to force turnovers. Moving to period 2 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Geekie's stick and into the net, 1-4. Then with 17 seconds left Hedman secured a snap shot goal, 2-4. Tampa Bay pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Created scoring opportunities inside the circles or by crashing the net. They also did what we call dump and chase. Lightning dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They kept turnovers minimized as well. Now hits were effective and their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They also used their big hits to force turnovers. Penalty kill denied the man advantage too. However, their goaltender had issues making saves and couldn't fight through screens. Tampa Bay in the 3rd period generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They created numerous scoring chances and kept turnovers to a minimum. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Along with winning puck battles along the board which kept their offensive possessions alive. Don't forget they sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Now hits were bone-crunching and they couldn't score I down the stretch. For the defense they continued to stay physical and their penalty kill reduced the power play. Goaltender kept the puck out as well. Tampa Bay had 13 giveaways, defense secured 25 hits and dropped to a 23-16-3 record.
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December 28th, 2024: The Jets spark a rally and it led to a 4-2 win over the Senators. Winnipeg won 3 in a row and they sit 1st place in the Central. Winnipeg through one secured 9 shots on net and won 61% of the face offs. Lost the puck 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense bckoked 4 shots and gained 8 hits. Had 4 takeaways too. The Jets entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal and slacked on the power play. Hits were slowing them down as well. For the defense their net minder had trouble keeping the puck out and the penalty kill struggled. Luckily they were physical on the forecheck. Then in the 2nd period Winnipeg cut their deficit to one after Kyle Connor delivered a snap shot goal, 1-2. Few puck possessions later Winnipeg tied it after Scheefeie buried a backhanded goal, 2-2. Don't forget they originally trailed by two goals before coming back. The Jets in two snagged 6 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 7 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense recorded 3 hits and blocked 6 shots. Earned 0 takeaways too. Winnipeg entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. However, they posted put low shots on net and turned it over quiet a bit. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and the goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. Also low hits and poor stick movement. Shifting to period 3 a New Jersey penalty put Winnipeg on the power play and it ended with a Vilardi snap shot goal, 2-3. After that, Ehlers fried a wrister, 4-2. The Jets in 3 secured 8 shots on net and won 39% of the face offs. Turned the puck over twice and went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 8 shots and added 4 hits. Posted 3 takeaways too. Defense blocked 3 shots and recorded 4 hits. Threw in 3 takeaways as well. Winnipeg was able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and turnovers were low. Did fairly well on the power play too. Now they recorded low shots on net and hits were jarring. On the other side their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and the penalty kill showed struggles. Their hitting was in-effective too. Now they used their stick movement to dislodge pass attempts and their net minder kept the puck out on good saves. Fought through a little traffic too. With that being said....they were insufficient in the face off circle and hits were hard to stay away from. Hellebuyck made 33 total saves, finished 1 for 3 on the power play and moved up to a 26-10-1 record.
The Senators blew a 2-goal deficit and lose 2-4 against the Jets. Ottawa lost 3 consecutive and their sitting 5th place in the Atlantic Division. By the way their 6 points out of a playoff spot. During period 1 a Winnipeg penalty put the Senators on a power play and it ended with a Stutzle wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Senators in one secured 8 shots on net while winning 38% of the face offs and turned it over twice. Were 1 for 1 on the power play as well. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 9 hits. Earned 1 takeaway. Ottawa entered their zone by dishing out quality passes and kept turnovers to a minimum. Did excellent on the power play as well. Too bad they were sluggish in the face off circle. Defensively, they were physical and they their net minder kept the puck out. Solid penalty kill too. Switching to the 2nd period a Jets penalty put Ottawa on a power play which led to a teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Greg's stick and into the net, 2-0. The Senators recorded 9 shots on net while winning 56% of the face offs and turned it over once. Went 1 for 2 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 7 hits. Had 1 takeaway as well. Ottawa used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Rarely turned it over and they steered away from hits. Unfortunately they posted low shots on net. Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it touched the net and they utilized hits to cause turnovers. Their penalty kill restricted the power play as well. Now on the negative side besides blowing their lead the net minder couldn't keep the puck from going in. The Devils in 3 had 18 shots on net and won 60% of the face offs. Gave the puck away once and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 5 hits. Had 3 takeaways too. Ottawa entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. Turnovers were rare and they created various scoring chances. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Don't forget they sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and gained redirected opportunities. Can't exclude their ability to avoid hits. Now they did lack on the power play. First off, for the defense they were physical. Also used some quality stick movement to disrupt pass attempts. Only negatives was their low shot blocking and the penalty kill wasn't as effective. Ottawa went 2 for 4 on the man advantage, blocked 13 shots with 21 total hits and they fell to an 18-15-2 record.
Wednesday December 18th, 2024: The Flyers surge was cut short as they suffered a 4-6 loss to the Red Wings. Philadelphia lost 2 in a row and their 5-4-1 in ten games. Now one minute into the 1st period Travis Konencny buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Philly through one had 5/4 shots on net and won 66% of the face offs. Lost the puck 5 times as well. Defense blocked 12 shots and picked up 8 hits. Earned 0 takeaways. Philadelphia pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Too bad they turned it over and hits were unavoidable. Also put low shots on net. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. However, their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't keep the puck out. Twenty five seconds into the 2nd period after a Detroit score Philadelphia answered back with a Noah Cates wrister, 2-2. The Flyers in two posted 5 shots on net and won 55% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 6 times too. Defense blocked 6 shots and added 6 hits. Earned 3 takeaways. Philadelphia entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They avoided hits too. Here's the thing, they keep turning it over and they put low shots on net. Defensively, they used their physical presence with quality stick movement to force turnovers. Had solid shot blocking as well. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Shifting to period 3 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Poehling's stick and into the net, 3-4. After that, Owen Tippett delivered a wrist shot goal, 4-4. Keep note they entered this period trailing 2-4. Philly in three posted 10 shots on net and won 57% of the face offs. Gave the puck up 6 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 1 shot and gained 4 hits. Had 2 takeaways to tag along. Philadelphia generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They created various scoring chances as well. Philly did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Detroit's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Also sent traffic toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect opportunities. Too bad they lost control of the puck and hits were jarring. Firstly, for the defense their goaltender wasn't able to keep the puck out. Philadelphia blocked 19 shots while snagging 18 hits, their sitting at 500 after stumbling to a 14-14-4 record.
The Red Wings slide past the Flyers 6-4. Detroit won 2 consecutive and they moved to a 7-7-2 record at home. Late in the 1st period a Flyers penalty put the Red Wings on a power play which ended with teammates shot attempt redirecting off Compher's stick and into the net, 1-1. Detroit in one secured 11 shots on net while winning 33% of the face offs and they turned it over twice. Went 1 for 3 on the power play. Defense tallied 6 hits and gained 3 takeaways. Blocked 2 shots to go along. Red Wings were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and turnovers were low. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. They also created scoring opportunities inside the circles, cutting to the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining positions along the crease. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Too bad they struggled on the power play and the hits were slowing them down. Were terrible in the face off circle as well. Defensively, they used their physical presence with some stick movement to force turnovers. Unfortunately, their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out the back of the net. During the 2nd period Patrick Kane delivered a cross ice pass to Alex DeBrincat who sunk a snap shot goal, 2-1. Later on off the face off Michael Rasmussen rifled a wrister, 3-2. Seconds after on an off man rush Fischer made a cross ice pass to Veleno who fired snap shot goal, 4-2. This goal was set up on a Philadelphia turnover. The Red Wings capped off period 2 by placing 7 shots on net and won 40% of the face offs. Gave the puck away 8 times as well. Defense made 3 hits and blocked 4 shots. Gained 0 takeaways though. Detroit gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. Although, hits were harsh on the body and they posted low shots on net. Turnovers were a mess as well. For the defense their goaltender had issues making saves because he couldn't keep the puck out the net. Hits were in-effective too. Heading to period 3 Detroit regained the lead after Patrick Kane blasted wrist shot goal, 5-4. In the end, late in the period Lucas Raymond hammered in an empty net goal, 6-4. Detroit ended period 3 by putting 6 shots on net and won 42% of the face offs. Turned it over once. On the defensive side they blocked 5 shots and nabbed 6 hits. Recorded 2 takeaways. The Red Wings were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Turnovers were protected and they steered away from hits. Now they did put low shots on net. Defensively, They used their stick movement to disrupt pass attempts and the hits caused turnovers. Their blockers denied shot attempts and penalty killers shutdown the power play. On a negative note their goaltender couldn't fight through screens nor keep the puck out. Detroit blocked 11 shots, turned it over 11 times and jumped up to a 13-14-4 record.
BREAKING: The Lightning extend Andrei Vasilevakiy's contract by signing him to an 8-year $92 Million Dollar deal. Firstly, Got Vasilevakiy is one the leagues best goaltenders. This players makes quality pillar to post saves and keeps his team in the game. He can also make highlight reel saves. You know the ones that end up on ESPN's too 10 night in and night out. Vasilevakiy this year has a 14-9-1 record while allowing a .910 in save percentage and a 2.41 in goals against average.
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So Cam Fowlers wants most of his scoring opportunities from inside the circles. He's can assist the puck as well. Keep note though he hasn't been as productive this year due to being out for 2 to 4 weeks with an upper body injury. Defensively though his stats aren't looking too great! This season Fowler has 4 assists, 0 goals and 4 total points.
Wednesday December 11th, 2024: The Rangers defeated the Sabres 3-2. New York snapped their 2-Game losing streak and their 3-8-0 in 11 games. In period 1 a Sabres penalty put the Rangers on a power play and it ended with a Zibanejad wrister, 1-0. The Rangers through one secured 11 total shots and won 59% of the face offs. Turned it over 7 times and went 1 for 2 on the power play. Defense tallied 3 takeaways and earned 15 hits. Blocked 4 shots as well. New York capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They created scoring chances inside the circles, crashing the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position along the net. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They avoided hits. Literally their one negative was too many turnovers. For the defense their net-minder kept the puck out and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Were physical on the forecheck as well. New York ended the 2nd by adding 12 shots on net and won 54% of the face offs. Had 7 giveaways and they went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 4 shots and picked up 15 hits. Earned 1 takeaway as well. The Rangers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Generated their scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of the slot or by cutting to the net. They also did what we call dump and chase. Rangers dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Not to mention they were they kept winning puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Along with getting traffic to the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and gained redirect chances. However, they slacked on the power play and hits were slowing them down. Continued to turn it over as well. On the defensive side their net minder kept the puck out on good saves and the penalty kill restricted the power play. Shifting to the 3rd period Reilly Smith buried a a snap shot goal, 2-0. The Rangers in three put 5 shots on net and won 53% of the face offs. Turned it over twice and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 11 shots and secured 3 hits. Had 0 takeawas too. New York executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Turnovers were much better this time around as well. Unfortunately, hits were effective and they put low shots on net. Struggled on the power play too. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Here's the thing though, they lacked in the hit department and their goaltender had trouble making saves. Fighting through screens was a difficult task as well. New York fisnined 1 for 4 on the power play, Shesterkin made 29 saves and they moved up to a 15-12-1 record.
The Sabres suffered a 1-3 loss facing the Rangers. Buffalo lost 7 straight games and their sitting 7th place in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo in one picked up 7 shots on net while winning 40% of the face offs and lost the puck twice. Were 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 5 shots and added 4 hits. Gained 2 takeaways to go along. The Sabres entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal and hits were harsh on body. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. They were sluggish in the hit department and their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. The Sabres capped off period 2 by placing 8 shots on net and won 45% of the face offs. They went 0 for 1 on the power play and coughed the puck up 4 times. Defense blocked 9 shots and tallied 8 hits. Secured 1 takeaway. Buffalo secured zone entries by winning face off battles and delivered good passes. Turnovers were rare as well. Although, hits were punishing and they posted low shots on net. Defense had effective shot blocking and their net minder kept the puck out on quality saves. The Rangers used hits which resulted in turnovers and their penalty kill denied the man advantage. Late in period 3 Power sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-2. After that, Tage Thompson rifled a slap shot goal, 2-3. The Sabres through three earned 16 total shots on net while winning 46% of the face offs and lost the puck 4 times. Defense blocked 3 shots and gained 7 hits. Along with 5 takeaways. Buffalo entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. They also generated scoring opportunities inside the circles or in the slot. Also sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and tallied redirect chances. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Hardly turned it over too. For the defense their net minder had his fair share of issues making saves. Luckily they stayed physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill did tremendous. Used their stick movement to break up pass or scoring attempts. Buffalo dialed up 19 hits while earning 17 blocked shots, turned it over 10 times and they fell to an 11-14-4 record.
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Tuesday November 26th, 2024: The Canucks shutout the Bruins 2-0. Vancouver stands 3rd place in the Pacific Division and they won 2 straight. Vancouver used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Too bad they turned it over and hits were jarring. Placed low shots on net as well. For the defense they used hits to cause turnovers and their net minder kept pucks out on good saves. Then in period 2 a Bruins penalty put Vancouver on the power play and it ended with a DeBrusk backhanded goal, 1-0. Vancouver generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Although, turnovers kept piling up and hits were physical. Put low shots on net too. For their defense their blockers fended off shot attempts and the hits forced turnovers. Penalty kill denied the power play and their net minder restricted goals. During the 3rd period Garland buried a wrist shot goal, 2-0. The Canucks were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Turnovers were still a problem and hits were daunting. On the defensive side their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net. Penalty kill shutdown the power play and their hits created turnovers. Net-minder kept the puck from going in too. Lankinen made 32 saves, blocked 26 shots while turning it over 16 times and bounced up to an 11-6-3 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Alex Ovechkin on Monday in a Capotals 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club suffered a fracture to his fibia and will miss 4 to 6 weeks. This injury occurred in the 3rd period after he and another players left collided. This hurts because Ovechkin is 27 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Currently has 868. Now this is a player who generates all of his scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of the slot or by crashing the net. On defense he uses good stick movement to disrupt pass attempts or force turnovers. Alex Ovechkin this season posted 15 goals, 10 assists and 25 total points.
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BREAKING: The Blues fired their Head Coach Bennister and hired Jim Montgomery to takeover. For started the Blues were sitting 6th place in the Central Division and their 5-6-0 at home. Including a 4-6-1 record on the road. Outside of that, this firing comes because the lack of winning. Plain and simple. Bennister ends his tenure with the Blues going 39-31-6. They hired Jim Montgomery to become the new Head Coach. Remember Montgomery originally served as the Bruins Head Coach in 2023 and 2024. During that time he helped Boston gain the leagues best record during the regular season and made the playoffs multiple times.
Wednesday November 20th, 2024: Aho's 2-point night lifted the Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Flyers. Carolina moved up to 1st place in the Metropolitan Division and they bumped the Capitals down to 2nd. Thirty-seconds into period 1 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Martinook's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Canes in one tallied 10 total shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Turned it over 3 times and were 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense had 2 hits and they blocked 2 shots. Earned 1 takeaway too. Carolina used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Most of the Hurricanes scoring chances were inside the circles or operated effeciently to crash the net. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Rare turnovers as well. They also sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Too bad they couldn't stay away from hits. For the defense their net-minder kept the puck out on solid saves the penalty kill restricted the man advantage. However, their hits were doing little to no damage. Carolina in 2 secured 10 shots on net and won 56% of the face offs. Had 7 turnovers to go along. Defense blocked 6 shots and recorded 3 hits. Carolina pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Their scoring chances came inside the circles, high in the slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position behind the crease. Outside of that, hits were slowing them down and they lost control of the puck. Defensively, Carolina used some of their stick movement to disrupt pass attempts and they blocked shots by plugging lanes. Now their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't keep the puck out. Hits were in-effective too. Heading to the 3rd period Sebastian Aho sunk a wrister, 2-1. After that, a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Staal's stick and into the net, 3-1. Minutes later Jack Roslovic buried a snap shot goal, 4-1. The Hurricans ended period 3 by putting 17 shots on net and won 55% of the face offs. Lost control of the puck 7 times. Defense attained 3 hits and blocked 1 shot. Carolina generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They created various scoring chances and sent traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision. That includes a few redirect attempts and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Carokima used excellent positional play. Meaning they had great structure, discipline and space to generate advantages to find the player who is free from the defense. Now they did turn it over but that nothing else too major! Firstly, for the defense they used some of their stick play to cause turnovers and the goaltender kept the puck out on quality saves. Too bad their hits were non-existent and shot blocking was low. Carolina gained 7 takeaways, earned 12 total hits and bounced up to a 14-4-0 record.
The Flyers got routed by the Hurricanes 1-4. Philadelphia lost 2 consecutive and they fell to a 4-6-0 home record. Philly through the first 20 minutes added 11 total shots on net while winning 50% of the face offs and they lost the puck 8 times. Were 0 for 3 on the power play too. Defense blocked 9 shots and they secured 6 hits. The Flyers entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Created scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of the slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position behind the net. Occasionally they crashed the crease. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Hits were steered away from too. Now turnovers were a mess. Just poor puck mismanagement. Slacked to the power play to go along. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They were physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Now their net-minder gave up a goal. Then in the 2nd period Philadelphia tied it after Poehling rifled a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Philadelphia capped off period 2 by placing 4 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 8 times as well. The defense blocked 5 shots and tallied 3 takeaways. The Flyers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Found ways to avoid the hits. Too bad they put low shots on net and turned it over. Defensively, they used their physical presence with some stick movement to force turnovers. The shot blocking was effective and their net minder kept the puck from going in by making good saves. Philly in 3 had 4 shots on net and won 44% of the face offs. Turned it over 11 times too. Defense acquired 11 hits and they blocked 6 shots. Earned 3 takeaways as well. The Flyers were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They stayed clear of the hits as well. However, they posted low shots on net and turned it over a way too much. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net. Used some of their stick movement and hits which resulted in turnovers. Although, their goaltender had a tough time fighting through screens and struggled to make saves. Fedotov secured 33 saves, blocked 20 shots while turning it over 25 times and they stumbled to an 8-10-2 record.
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BREAKING: The Capitals traded two draft selections to the Penguins to get Lars Eller. This is Eller's first time back in Washington since 2022-2023. His first stint with the team lasted 7 seasons. So Lars Eller earns most of his scoring chances by crashing the net. He's also really good at picking up rebound opportunities when near the crease. Solid penalty killer too. Unfortunately, his scoring production has been low. On defense he can win face off battles and his positional play is excellent. Not to mention he's a good back checker. This year he has 4 goals, 4 assists and 8 total points.
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Wednesday November 13th, 2024: The Red Wings in OT knocked off the Penguins 3-2. Detroit is sitting 7th place in Atlantic Division and their 2-Game losing streak snapped. Detroit in one created various scoring chances and sent traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision. That includes a few redirect attempts and kept possessions Alive by winning puck battles along the board. Quick skating too. Detroit did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Pittsburgh's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Hits were in effective too. Now they did turn it over quiet a bit. Their defense had shot blockers fending picks before eit touched the net and they used their hits to cause turnovers. Goaltending was excellent too. In period 2 Berggren rifled a wrister, 1-0. After that, a Penguins penalty put Detroit on a power play and it ended with a Patrick Kane snap shot goal, 2-0. The Red Wings entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Hits were avoided and they capitalized on the power play. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts.Unfortunately turnovers were a mess. For the defense their shot blockers were dominant and they used hits to force turnovers. Penalty kill was solid too. However their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Detroit gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. Turnovers were a definite mess and they struggled on the power play. Luckily they stayed away from hits. They added low shots on net too. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and the net minder kept pucks from going in. They used stick movement and Hits to cause turnovers. Hits needed to be more effective though. In the end, during OT Edvinsson in Overtime fired a wrister, 3-2. In OT Detroit tallied 1 shot on net and turned it over once. Defense blocked 2 shots and added 0 hits. Detroit had 15 hits with 20 giveaways, blocked 24 shots and they moved up to a 7-7-1 record.
The Penguins in Overtime suffered a 2-3 loss to the Red Wings. Pittsburgh is 7th place in the Metropolitan Division and their 4-4-0 at home. Pittsburgh through one created zone entries by winning face off battles and delivered good passes. Too bad hits were slowing them down and they turned it over a bunch. Had low shots too. Defense had effective shot blocking and their net minder was solid. Hits need to be more effective moving forward too. Switching to the 2nd period Pittsburgh came within one after Rust sunk a wrister, 1-2. Few possessions later Anthony Beaivillier fired a wrist shot goal, 2-2. Pittsburgh used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. They created various scoring chances and sent traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision. That includes a few redirect attempts and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. They also did what we call dump and chase. Penguins dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Now turnovers were still bad and hits were jarring. Slacked on the power play too. For defense their blockers denied shot attempts and their hits forced turnovers. Their net minder in the other hand was sluggish. The Penguins in three gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created scoring numerous scoring chances to go along. They denied most hits. Now they slacked on the power play and turned it over. Defensively, their blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and their net minder kept pucks out. Penalty kill shutdown the power play as well. Too bad their hits were non existent. In Overtime. Pittsburgh had 1 shot on net and turned it over once. Defense had 2 blocked shots and tallied 0 hits. Pittsburgh secured 18 hits while snagging 17 blocked shots, turned it over 20 total times and they stumbled down to a 6-9-5 record.
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Wednesday November 6th, 2024: The Predators in a close one suffered a 2-3 loss facing the Capitals. Nashville lost 2 in a row and sit last place in the Centeral Division. In period 1 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Evanglisa's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Press through one elrecorded 11 shots on net while winning 58% of the face offs and turned it over 9 times. Went 0 for 1 on the power play. The defense picked up 11 hits and blocked 7 shots. Nashville gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. They posted their scoring chances by crashing the net. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they struggled on the power play and they couldn't steer away from hits. Turnovers were a mess too. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. They also used some of their stick play and big hits to force turnovers. Penalty kill denied the man advantage too. Although, their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. During period 2 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Stamkos stick and into the net, 2-2. The Press through two secured 13 shots on net while winning 53% of the face offs and lost the puck 3 times. Defense blocked 9 shots and they tallied 11 hits. Had 3 takeaways to go along. Nashville entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Generated scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of slot or by gaining sharp angle opportunities along the crease. Sent traffic toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and executed redirect attempts. They also did what we call dump and chase. Oilers dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Turnovers were low too. For the defense their blockers restricted shot attempts. Their also utilized some stick movement with quality hits to cause turnovers. Penalty kill out a strain on the man advantage too. Too bad their net-minder had trouble keeping the puck out. In between though, he made some good saves. The Press in 3 had 11 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Had 3 giveaways and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 5 shots and acquired 12 hits. Had 1 takeaway too. Nashville generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Earned scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of the slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining positions behind the net. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also won a few puck battles along the board to keep their possessions going. Rarely turned it over. Now they were insufficient on the power play and hits were physical. For the defense their blockers fended off shot attempts and the net-minder kept the puck out on good saves. Their penalty kill was strong as well. Don't forget they used their hits to force turnovers. Press fisnined 0 for 2 on the power play, had 20 blocked shots and they dropped down to a 4-8-1 record.
Thompson made a critical save with 7.4 to go and it pushed the Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Predators. Washington moved up to 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division while bumping the Rangers down to 4th and the Devils to 3rd. Keep note Alex Ovechkin had 860 career goals and he's getting closer to Wayne Gretzky's record. During the 1st Washington forced a tie after McMichael rifled a snap shot goal, 1-1. The Caps in one secured 18 shots on net and won 41% of the face offs. Turned it over 9 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defender blocked 4 shots and tallied 11 hits. Earned 1 takeaway too. Washington used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Created numerous scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Washington did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Nashville's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Defensively, they used their physical presence to force turnovers and their penalty kill reduced the power play. However, their goaltender struggled to keep the puck out as well. Switching to the 2nd period Protas delivered a snap shot goal and it gave the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Capitals capped off period 2 by putting 13 shots on net and won 46% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 5 times and went 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and recorded 9 hits. Earned 4 takeaways too. Washington capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Created their scoring chances inside the circles or by ambushing the net. Along with winning puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they slacked on the power play and hits were harsh in the body. On defense their blockers denied shot attempts and they were physical on the forecheck. Used some stick movement to poke check pucks away as well. Heading to period 3 Washington broke the tie after sinking a snap shot goal thus going up 3-2. Washington ended period 3 attaining 4 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Lost the puck 5 times. Defense blocked 9 shots and added 14 hits. Secured 1 takeaway as well. The Capitals entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Too bad they put low shots on net. Not to mention they turned it over and hits were jarring. Lacked on the power play as well. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Hits were effective and their penalty kill out a strain on the power play. Goaltender made a ton of good saves in this period. Caps went 0 for 6 on the man advantage, acquired 19 giveaways and improved to a 9-3-0 record.
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Sunday November 3rd, 2024: The Maple Leafs during Overtime suffered a 1-2 loss against the Wild. Toronto is standing 3rd place in Atlantic Division and their 5-4-1 through ten games. Late in the 1st period a Minnesota penalty put Toronto on a power play and it ended with a Nyaknder wirster, 1-1. Toronto capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Created numerous scoring chances and kept turnovers low. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Not to mention they sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Their defense had effective shot blocking and hits were physical. Penalty kill shutdown the man advantage as well. Now their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out the back of the net. The Maple Leafs in two entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too. Posted their scoring opportunities inside the circles or by crashing the net. Won puck battles along their possessions alive while sending traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Toronto did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Minnesota's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Now hits were physical but nothing too major. First off, this defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks. They also used their hits to cause turnover and their net minder kept the puck out on good saves. Toronto in three pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Too bad they posted low shots on net and couldn't stay away from hits. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Hits and good stick movement forced turnovers. Good goaltending too. Now in Overtime they acquired 0 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs. No turnovers or hits were allowed. Defense had no hits and 1 shot block. Toronto finished with 30 hits while blocking 24 shots, turned it over 10 times and stumbled to a 6-5-2 record.
The Wild in a Shootout defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1. Minnesota sits 2nd place in the Central Division and they won 2 in a row. During period 1 Minnesota struck first after Ryan Hartman rifled a goal, 1-0. Minnesota used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Most of the Wild's scoring chances were inside the circles, crashing the net or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position behind the crease. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts.Turnovers were a non-factor too. Now hits were slowing them down and they slacked on the power play. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Hits were effective as well. Now their net minder couldn't keep the puck out. Minnesota through two entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Earns their scoring opportunities inside the circle and by cutting to the net. Sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and attained redirect attempts. Kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and they were able to chip and chase. Now turnovers were a slight mess and hits were harsh on the body. For the defense their blockers denied shot attempts and their net minder made good saves. Hits were pretty physical as well. Minnesota in the 3rd were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Generated numerous scoring chances. Kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now turnovers were a mess and hits were jarring. Were sluggish on the man advantage too. Their defense had excellent goaltending and stayed physical. During OT Body delivered a game winning wrister, 2-1. Minnesota put 1 shot on net and won 48% of the face offs. No turnovers ethier. Defense had 0 shot blocks and no hits. Minnesota went 0 for 3 on the power play, defense tallied 22 hits while Gustavsson made 27 saves and they bounced up to an 8-1-2 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Barzal expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with an upper body injury. So Barzal's injury occurred on Wednesday during an Islanders 2-0 loss to the Blue Jackets. Now in period 2 Barzal was on the bad end of a hit by Chinakov. After that, he was in some serious pain. Now this guy usually generates scoring chances inside the circles, from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position behind the crease or at times he'll crash. On defense he utilizes physicality and good stick movement to cause turnovers. Not to mention they'll miss his shot blocking and physicality on the forecheck. Barzal this year has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 total points. That includes 9 blocked shots.
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INJURY UPDATE: Adam Pelech will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a jaw injury. So Adam Pelech's injury was sustained on Friday in an Islanders 5-3 win over the Senators. Now Pelech was injuries in the 2nd period after taking a puck to the face. New York is down quiet a few defenseman too. Keep note this guy won't score a lot of goals. He usually averages between 3 to 6 goals a season. Good passer as well. Now on defense he does great at using stick movement and big hits to cause turnovers. Excellent shot blocker too. This season Pelech has 0 goals, 4 assists and 4 total points. Including 28 blocked shots.
Wednesday October 30th, 2024: The Blue Jackets top the Islanders 2-0. Columbus won 2 consecutive and they sit 5th place in the Metropolitan Division. Columbus in one generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Unfortunately, they turned it over one too many times and hits were jarring. Put low shots on net too. For the defense they also used their big hits to force turnovers. Goaltender also kept the puck out on some good saves. Columbus through two executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Turnovers were in effective. Now they put low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Their penalty kill restricted the power play as well. They used their physicality to cause turnovers and the net-minder kept the puck out. On defense their net minder kept pucks out on good saves. They happen to be physical on the forecheck too. Switching to the 3rd period Columbus would break the ice after Severson drilled a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Later on Denfoeth fired an empty net goal, 2-0. The Blue Jackets gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Turnovers were a rarity. Defense had effective shot blocking and hits were bone crunching. Net-minder kept the puck out by making solid saves. Merzlikins secured 26 total saves, they turned it over 16 times and improved to a 5-3-1 record.
BREAKING: The Utah Hockey Club got Olli Maatta from the Red Wings after giving up 2025 third round draft pick. So Olli Maata is usually a good goal scorer from anywhere in the ice. He simply creates numerous scoring chances. He can set up his teammates with excellent passes too. Now on defense he uses excellent stick movement to force turnovers. Unfortunately, this season he's only played 7 games because it's still early in the year but he's struggling to score and can't get any assist. Throughout his career he's posted 40 goals, 137 assists and 177 total points.
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Friday October 25th, 2024: The Senators blew their lead and it led to a 4-6 loss against the Golden Knights. Ottawa sits 4th place in the Atlantic Division and their 2-Game win streak was snapped. During period 1 Ottawa struck first after Gaudette buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. After that, Ottawa extended their lead after Claude Giroux sunk a wrister, 2-0. As the period winded down Ottawa regained their lead after Batherson zipped a snap shot goal, 3-2. The Senators through one were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Scoring chances were inside the circles or by cutting to the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Turnovers were a rarity as well. Now hits were slowing them down at times. For the defense their blockers denied shot attempts and used hits to force turnovers. Penalty kill rejected the power play too. Going to the late stages of the 2nd period a Vegas penalty put the Senators on a power play and it ended with Gaudette wirster, 4-3. Keep note it took Gaudette 2 years to score a goal and he had two last night. The Senators were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Won puck battles which kept their possession alive and turnovers were rare. Sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Also posted most of their scoring chances inside the circles. Not to mention excellent power play production. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Used their hits to cause turnovers as well. Now their net minder struggled to make to saves. Ottawa through three pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They posted numerous scoring chances as well. Sent traffic toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect opportunities. Ottawa did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Ottawa's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Now hits were jarring and they had a rough time in puck protection. Lacked on the man advantage too. Also couldn't score late. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. They utilized their hits which resulted in turnovers and the goaltender kept the puck out. Although, their penalty kill struggled a bit. Ottawa finished 1 of 2 on the power play with 12 giveaways, defense blocked 20 shots while adding 28 hits and fell to a 4-3-0 record.
The Golden Knights rallied from a 2-goal deficit and beat the Senators 6-4. Vegas won 3 in row and they sit 2nd place in the Pacific Division. By the way Vegas remains undefeated on home ice. Their home record is 5-0-0 now. So late in period 1 Vegas came within one after Roy delivered a wrister, 1-2. Afterwards, Hague rifled a wrist shot goal, 2-2. The Golden Knights in one entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Generated their scoring opportunities inside the circles or by crashing the net. Sent traffic at the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They also did what we call dump and chase. Vegas dumped the puck in their zone from center ice and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Now turnovers piled up and they slacked on the power play. Defensively, they were physical and their net minder couldn't keep pucks out. Jumping to the 2nd period Vegas forced a tie after a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Barbashev's stick and into the net, 3-3. Vegas capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Put low shots on net as well. Too bad hits were effective and turnovers climbed. Defensively, their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out and their penalty kill slacked. Shifting to period 3 an Ottawa penalty put the Golden Knights in a power play and it'll led to a Hertl wrister, 4-4. Following that score Keegan Kolesar drained a wrist shot goal, 5-4. This would be the Golden Knighs first lead. In conclusion, Barbashev drilled an empty net goal, 6-4. Vegas generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Unfortunately, they encountered low shots on net. Don't forget they couldn't steer away from hits and turned it over. For the defense they used their hits to force turnovers and the penalty kill restricted the power play. However, their net minder was struggling to make saves and couldn't keep the puck out. Vegas went 1 for 2 on the man advantage while turning it over 20 times, defense acquired 32 hits with 12 blocked shots and they bounced up to a 5-2-1 record.
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Thursday October 24th, 2024: The Devils suffered a 3-5 loss against the Red Wings. New Jersey lost 3 in a row and they sit 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. During the 1st period a Detroit penalty put the Devils in a power play and it ended with Huschier snap shot goal, 1-0. The Devils entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too. Not to mention they created various scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Did excellent on the power play as well. Now hits were bone crunching. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Hits were effective and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Now their goaltender struggled to make saves. Pushing to period 2 a Red Wings penalty placed the Devils on the power play which ended with a teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Haula'a stick and into the net, 2-2. New Jersey generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Rarely gave the puck up too. They generated scoring chances inside the circles, by crashing the net or high in the slot. Sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. New Jersey did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Detroit's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Now hits were slightly slowing then down and they lacked on the power play. Defensively, they used their stick movement and big hits to force turnovers. Penalty kill denied the power play and their net minder kept pucks put by making quality saves. Transitioning to the 3rd period a Red Wings penalty put the Devils on the power play and it resulted in a Huschier snap shot goal, 3-3. The Devils in three were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created numerous scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They did excellent on the power play. Too bad hits were harsh and they lost the puck quiet a few times. For the defense their net minder relinquished goals and their penalty kill was struggling. New Jersey 9 had giveaways, defense blocked 14 shots and dropped to a 5-4-1 record.
The Red Wings knocked off the Devils by snagging a 5-3 win. Detroit stands th place in the Atlantic Division and they won 3 striaght. In period 1 Detroit would even the score after Fischier sunk a wrister, 1-1. Later on the Red Wings took their first lead after DeBrincat fired a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Detroit gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. Hardly turned it over too. Unfortunately, they encountered low shots on net. Steering away from hits was tough and they struggled on the man advantage. For the defense their net minder couldn't keep the puck out and their penalty kill lacked. The Red Wings in two were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. However, turnovers were a mess and they were sluggish on the power play. Hits were harsh on the body and they posted low shots on net. Defensively, their shot blockers denied attempts by plugging open lanes and hits were slightly effective. Their net minder couldn't keep the puck out though. Heading to the 3rd period a Devils penalty put the Red Wings on a power play which led to a teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Larkin's stick and into the net, 3-2. As the period winded down a Devils penalty placed the Red Wings on a power play and it ended with a Patrick Kane snap shot goal, 4-3. Later on Rasmussen secured a wrap around goal, 5-3. Red Wings were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and turnovers were low. Did well on the power play as well. Here's the thing though, they were bumbarded with hits and posted low shots. Defensively, they used their physical presence with quality stick movement to cause turnovers. Their blockers took away shot attempts by clogging lanes. Their net minder in the other hand couldn't keep pucks out and their penalty kill had issues. Detroit tallied 16 blocked shots, lost the puck 10 times with 24 hits and improved to a 4-3-0 record.
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024: The Flyers suffered a 3-6 loss to the Capitals. Philadelphia lost 6 straight and they sit last place in the Metropolitan Division. Philly in one tallied 3 shots on net and won 71% of the face offs. Lost the puck 5 times. Were 0 for 1 on the power play as well. Defense bckoked 4 shots and made 10 hits. Earned 0 takeaways. Philadelphia capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Too bad they posted low shots on net and turned it over. Slacked in the power play and hits were jarring. Defense utilized their hits to cause turnovers. However, their goaltender gave up a score. Now late in the 2nd period a Washington penalty put the Flyers on a power play and it ended with a Travis Konecny wrist shot goal, 1-4. Few plays later a teammates shot attempt redirected off Owen Tippet's stick and into the net, 2-4. Keep note they originally trailer 0-4. Philadelphia ended period 2 by putting 10 shots on net and won 65% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 8 times and went 1 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 4 shots and picked up 5 hits. Had 4 takeaways too. The Flyers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created various scoring chances as well. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Kept clear of the hits. Now turnovers were mess. For the defense they used their physicality and stick movement to cause turnovers. Penalty kill limited to power play too. Now their net minder couldn't makes svae nor keep the puck out. Transitioning to period 3 a Washington penalty put Philadelphia on a power play and it ended with a Michkov wirster, 3-4. ??. Philadelphia generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Turnovers were rare and they executed in the power play. Now they struggled to avoid hits. Put low shots on net unfortunately. Defensively, they blocked shots by plugging lanes and hits were physical. With that being said....their net minder absolutely had trouble making saves because he couldn't keep the puck out. Philadelphia is 1-2-1 when on the road, scored 2 power play goals with 32 hits and dropped off to a 1-5-1 record.
McMichael scored twice and the Capitals beat the Flyers 5-3. Washington won 4 in a row and they stand 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. In period 1 a Mcllrath shot attempt redirected off Taylor Raddysh's stick and into the net, 1-0. Washington through one recorded 6 shots on net and won 28% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 5 times. Defense had 2 blocked shots and they gained 8 huts. Added 2 takeaways too. The Capitals were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes. Unfortunately, hits were harsh on the body and they coughed the puck up. They were even worse in the face off circle. Defensively, their penalty kill shutdown the power play and their net minder kept the puck out. Pushing to the 2nd period Washington extended their lead after Nic Dowd rifled a wrister, 2-0. Afterwards, Washington tallied another after McMichael drained a cutting backhanded goal, 3-0. It's only got better from there because a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off McMichael's stick and I to the net, 4-0. Washington in the 2nd secured 9 total shots on net and won 34% of the face offs. Were 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 11 shots and tallied 3 hits. Earned 2 takeaways. The Capitals entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. Unfortunately they put low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. They also lacked in the face off circle and struggled on the power play. Turnovers picked up too. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and they stayed physical. Now their goaltender struggled keeping the puck out. In period 3 Luc Dubois sunk an empty net goal, 5-3. Later on the period wixes down Ovechkin buried an empty net goal as well, 6-3. The Capitals in three secured 11 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs. Coughed the rock up 3 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 20 shots and added 5 hits. Tallied 1 takeaway too. The Capitals were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created numerous scoring chances as well. They also kept turnovers low too. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Washington did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Philadelphia's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Unfortunately they sucked in the face off circle. Now hits were effective and they struggled on the power play. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Too bad their net minder couldn't keep the puck out and their penalty kill lacked a little. Washington had 17 giveaways, defense gained 16 hits and improved to a 5-1-0 record.
Monday October 21st, 2024: Nylander recorded 3 points and the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 5-2. Toronto sits 4th place in the Atlantic Division and improved to a 2-1-0 record at home. In period 1 Toronto would break the ice after William Nylander buried a snap shot goal, 1-0. Look, they encountered low shots on goal and hits were bone. They slacked on the power play and couldn't steer away from hits. At least they did well in the face off circle and fired good passes to enter their zone. Defense was physical on the forecheck and they utilized excellent stick movement. Net minder couldn't keep the rock out the back of his net ethier. Then in period 2 a Tampa Bay penalty put the Maple Leafs on a power play and it ended with a Matthews wirster, 2-1. After that, Williams Nylander fired a wrist shot goal, 3-1. This would be Nykander's 2nd goal of the night. Moments after, Pacioretty zipped a snap shot goal, 4-1. To make matters better they'd add another after Knies sunk a wrister, 5-1. Toronto generated zone entries by delivering food passes. They created numerous scoring chances and sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Earned redirect opportunities as well. Now hits were jarring and they struggled in the face off circle. Turnovers picked up too. Defense had effective hair blocking and they stayed dominant in the hit department. Goaltender made great saves and kept Tampa Bay off the scoreboard. Toronto in three entered their zone by executing quality passes. They generated various scoring chances as well. Turnovers were rare too. Hits were harsh on the body and they struggled in the power play. Slacked in the face off circle too. For the defense their blockers fended off shot attempts by clogging lanes and they were physical. Penalty kill put a strain on the power play too. Now their net minder gave up goal. Toronto secured 18 blocked shots, had 1 power play goal and improved to 4-2-0 record.
The Lightning were routed by the Maple Leafs 2-5. Tampa Bay stands 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and and fell to a 1-1-0 road record. Late in the 1st period Tampa Bay answered with a score of their own after Paul sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-1. The Lightning entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers and they created numerous scoring chances. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also sent traffic to the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Too bad hits were slowing them down at times. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Hits were effective and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. For the goaltender he couldn't keep the puck out the back of the net. The Lightning gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created scoring chances outside the circles, through the circles or by crashing the net. Turnovers were minimized as well. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Tampa Bay did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Toronto's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Turnovers piled up and hits were daunting. Lacked on the man advantage too. Defensively, they utilized their hits which resulted in turnovers and they stayed effective on the forecheck. Now their goaltender had trouble making saves and couldn't keep the puck out. In the 3rd a Toronto penalty put the Maple Leafs on the power play and it led to a Brayden Point wrister, 2-5. Tampa Bay gained zone entries by delivering solid passes and capitalized in the face off circle. Hardly turned it over too. Now they struggled on the power play and created low shots. For the defense they were physicaland their net minder kept the puck out. Penalty kill denied the power play. Tampa Bay had 14 blocked shots, turned it over 10 times and fell to a 3-2-0 record.
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BREAKING: The Stars extend Jake Oettinger's contract to a 6 year $66 Million Dollar deal. So Jake Oettinger to me is one the leagues best goaltenders. He can make pillar to post saves and keeps his team in it. Weather their down a few goals or not. Not to mention he makes critical saves down the stretch. Had playoff experience as well. So far this season Oettinger has a 4-0-0 record when in net and 1 shutout. That includes.953 in Dave percentage and a 1.48 in goals against average.
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Friday October 18th, 2024: The Penguins get blown out 1-4 against the Hurricanes. Pittsburgh sits 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and they fell to 3-3-0 in six games. Midway into period 1 Drew O'Connor rifled a snap shot goal, 1-0. The Penguins in one tallied 3 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Turned it over 6 times and and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and they picked up 11 hits. Earned 1 takeaway too. Pittsburgh capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Too bad they slacked on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Had low shots on net and turned it over. Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks and hits were physical. Now their net minder did allow a goal. The Penguins in two had 7 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Lost the puck 4 times and went 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 10 shots and tallied 6 hits. Had 0 takeaways too. Pittsburgh generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They steered away from hits and turnovers were better protected. Now the lacked in the power play and couldn't score. Put low shots on net too. Defensively, they used physical presence to cause turnovers and their blockers fended off shot attempts. Although, the penalty kill had trouble stopping the power play and their net minder permitted goals. The Pens in three had 16 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Turned it over 8 times and went 0 for 3 on the power play. Defense had 2 bckoked and secured 9 hits. Gained 1 takeaway too. Pittsburgh pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They generated scoring opportunities inside the circles or by cutting to the net. They sent traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Pittsburgh did a great job of chipping and chasing which allowed them to dump the puck in Carolina's zone and the quick wingers race down to secure the puck for ethier a scoring a chance or catching the defenseman off guard. Also won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Now turnovers were an issue and they struggled on the power play. Hits were hard on the body as well. For the defense they showed dominance in the hit department which resulted in turnovers. However, their net minder gave up some goals and the shot blocking was weak. Rarely had takeaways too. Pittsburgh had 17 giveaways with 27 hits, blocked 22 shots and they fell to a 3-3-0 record.
Andersen's 25 saves pushed the Hurricanes to a 4-1 Victory over the Penguins. Carolina won 2 straight and they stand 4th place in the Metropolitan Division. Carolina late in the 1st period answer with a score of their own after Blake drained a wrist shot goal, 1-1. The Hurricanes through one secured 10 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 6 times. Defense blocked 2 shots and added 6 hits. Had 1 takeaway to go along. The Hurricanes entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Unfortunately, they posted low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were jarring as well. Now on defense their net minder gave up goal. Outside of that their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage and hits were physical enough to cause turnovers. Also their center ice pressure forced Pittsburgh to dump the puck for most of the period. Going to period 2 a Marcus Petterson holding minor put the Hurricanes on a power play and it ended with a Necad slap shot goal, 2-1. After that, a Penguins penalty put the Hurricanes on the power play and it led a Shayne Gostisbhere goal, 3-1. The Hurricanes capped off period 2 by putting 15 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 6 times and went 2 for 2 on the power play. The defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 3 hits. Secured 4 takeaways to go along. Carolina entered their zone by executing in the face off circles and open the ice with good passing. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they created numerous scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Not to mention they executed on the power play. Now turnovers were still a mess. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and their net minder made quality saves. Net minder allowed 0 goals the entire period and their defensive pressure caused Pittsburgh to dump the puck. They secured a few takeaways and their penalty kill denied the man advantage. Shifting to the 3rd period Carolina extended their lead after Jack Roslivic buried a wirster, 4-1. Carolina ended period 3 by with 11 total shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. They gave the puck up 5 times too. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 6 hits. Along with 1 takeaway. The Hurricanes were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created various scoring chances as well. More importantly they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Can't exclude their ability to send traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight and gained redirect attempts. Now turnovers kept piling up and hits were slowing them down. Defense utilized their hits to force turnovers and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Goaltender made a lot of good saves and kept the puck out. Carolina tallied 15 giveaways, blocked 13 shots with 15 total hits and they lived up to a 2-1-0 record.
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Wednesday October 16th, 2024: Petereka scored twice but the Sabres suffered a 5-6 Overtime loss to the Penguins. Buffalo is sitting 7th place in the Atlantic Division and they fell to a 0-1-1 record on the road. Buffalo would open up the scoring in period 1 after Tage Thompson buried a wrap around goal, 1-0. After that, Jordan Greenway buried a wrist shot goal, 2-0. This would be Greenway's 2nd goal of the year. Later on they'd answer with a score of their own minutes after Pittsburgh thanks to John-Jason Petereka sinking a snap shot goal, 3-1. Buffalo through one tallied 9 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 6 times. Defense blocked 6 shots and added 6 hits. Including 1 takeaway. The Sabres entered their zone by winning face off battles and fired good passes. Too bad they placed low shots on net and hits were jarring. Not to mention they lost the puck one too many times. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Ther penalty kill slacked and the net minder gave up a goal. Buffalo capped off period 2 by putting 11 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Lost control of the puck 7 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantag. Defense added 6 hits and blocked 3 shots. Had 3 takeawas to go along. Buffalo pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created their scoring opportunities inside the circles or by gaining sharp angle opportunities along th net. They also tried to send traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision. Key word TRIED! That includes a few redirect attempts and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now they did turn it over and struggled on the power play. Hits were hard to steer away from as well. For the defense they utiized hits to force turnovers and their penalty kill denied the man advantage. Their goaltender on the other hand needs to do a better job of making saves. He also had trouble fighting through screens. Pushing to the 3rd period Petereka hammered wrist shot goal, 4-4. 40 seconds later McLeod zipped a wrister, 5-4. The Sabres in three tallied 14 shots on net and won 37% of the face offs. Turned it over 6 times too. Defense blocked 5 shots and added 1 hit. First off, Buffalo was using excellent puck movement to gain zone entries. They generated various scoring chances as well. They sent traffic to the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Also won puck battles along the board to keep their possessins alive. Avoided hits too. For the defense they had solid shot blocking but that was it. Net minder gave up a few goals too. In OT Buffalo had 0 shots on net and won 37% of the face offs. 4 turnovers too. Blocked 1 shot and gained 1 hit. Had 2 takeaways as well. Buffalo finished 0 for 1 on the power play, blocked 17 shots and staggered down to a 1-3-1 record.
Malkin scored his 500th career goal and the Penguins beat the Sabres in Overtime 6-5. Pittsburgh is standing 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division and they won 2 in a row. So in period 1 a McLeod high sticking minor led to a Rust goal, 1-2. Keep note Pittsburgh's goaltender Tristan Jarry has been replaced for a 3rd time in 6 home starts. The Penguins in one secured 11 total shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Turned it over 10 times and went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense added 2 takeaways and forced 8 hits. That includes 4 blocked shots. The Penguins entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Posted scoring chances inside the circles, through inner slot or from sharp angle opportunities by gaining position along the crease. Were effecient on the power play as well. Now hits were unavoidable and they turned it over constantly. Sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Look, Pittsburgh didn't block a lot of shots but they got enough. Also, used their hits to cause turnovers and their center ice pressure forced Buffalo to dump the puck. Although, their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out. During period 2 a Matt Grzelcyk tripping minor put Buffalo on the power play but that didn't stop Drew O'Connor from sinking a shorthanded wrister, 2-3. Pittsburgh in two secured 11 shots on net and won 56% of the face offs. Went 0 for 2 in the man advantage and turned it over 7 times. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 7 hits. Gained 5 takeaways too. The Penguins were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They generated scoring chances inside the circles, crashing the net or by gaining sharp angle opportunities behind the crease. Sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They also did what we call dump and chase. Penguins dumped the puck in their zone from cente race and it allowed players to play the rock behind the net. Too bad they were poor on the power at and kept turning it over. For the defense they used their hits and stick movement which resulted in turnovers. Their penalty kill shutdown the power play as well. Backup Net minder fought through some screens and made good saves. Allowed no goals ethier. Shifting to period 3 Malkin secured his own rebound and rifled a wrister while falling backwards, 4-3. Later on Rakell with seconds left sunk a backhanded goal, 5-5. This forced OT. Pittsburgh in the 3rd had 17 shots on net and won 60% of the face offs. Turned it over 8 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 5 shots and picked up 1 hit. Earned 3 takeaways too. Firstly, Pittsburgh used excellent passing to open the ice and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Earns their scoring opportunities inside the circle and by cutting to the net. Sent bodies at the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. They just couldn't score on the power play. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes. Too bad their goalie allowed the puck to get through multiple times and hits non existent. In the end, during Overtime, a Buffalo penalty put Pittsburgh on a power play and it ended with a Crosby wrister, 6-5. Pittsburgh in OT put 1 shot on net and won 62% of the faceoffs. No turnovers ethier. Went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense had 1 hit and blocked 3 shots. Got 1 takeaway as well. Sidney Crosby gained his 1,000th career assist, went 2 for 5 on the power play with 23 giveaways and they moved to 3-2-0 record.
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Friday October 11th, 2024: The Hurricanes got blown out 1-4 when versing the Lightning. Carolina opens the year with a home loss. In period 1 Carolina would strike first after Carrier delivered a pass to Staal who sunk a snap shot goal, 1-0. Carolina in one recorded 8 shots on net and win 57% of the face offs. Lost the puck 10 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 5 shots and tallied 0 takeaways. Had 2 hits as well. The Hurricanes gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Although, they put low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were bone crunching as well. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and the.goaltender made some nice saves. However, their penalty kill couldn't contain the power play. Carolina in two secured 11 shots on net while winning 51% of the face offs and turned it over 3 times. Went 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 9 hits. Gained 0 takeaways. Carolina generated zone opportunities by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Most of the Hurricanes scoring chances were inside the circles, through the inner slot or cut to the net. In addition they placed bodies in front of the to limit. Turnovers were rare and stated away from hits. Now they slacked on the man advantage but that was about it. Defensively, they weren't as physical and shot blockers barely fended off pucks. Their goaltender also gave up goal as well. The Hurricanes added 4 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs. Acquired 4 giveaways and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense had 3 blocked shots and they picked up 6 hits. Along with 1 takeaway. Carolina pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Turnovers were at a bare minimum too. Nonetheless, Carolina struggled on the power play and they posted low shots on net. They also used their physical presence which resulted in turnovers. Now hits were in-effective and their net minder had a tough time making keeping the puck out. Low shot blocking too. Carolina finished 0 for 4 on the power play, defense blocked 12 shots with 17 giveaways and they dropped down to an 0-1-0 record.
Kucherov's 3-Goal night pushed the Lightning to a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Tampa Bay starts the year with a road win. The Lightning through one acquired 9 shots on net and win 42% of the face offs. Turned it over 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. The defense added 13 hits and blocked 6 shots. Earned 1 takeaway too. Tampa Bay capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also avoided hits and kept turnovers minimized. Did well on the power play. Too bad they placed low shots on net. Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks and hits were physical. Their penalty kill restricted the power play and their goaltender made some saves. They used their big hits to cause turnovers. Then in the 2nd period a Walker high sticking minor out the Lightning on a power play and it ended with a Point wrister, 1-1. Tampa Bay capped off period 2 by placing 4 shots on net and won 48% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up 4 times and went 0 for 3 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 3 hits. Had 1 takeaway too. The Lightning entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. Unfortunately, they put low shots on net and lacked on the power play. Hits were hard to avoid. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and the goaltender made excellent saves. A lot of close ones. Shifting to period 3 a Carolina penalty put the Lightning on a power play and it led to a Nucherov slap shot goal, 2-1. Later on Kucherov would sink an empty net goal, 3-1. After that, Kucherov once again scored in an empty net goal, 4-1. Keep note this would be Kucherov's 6th career hat trick. Tampa Bay in the 3rd earned 10 shots on net and won 48% of the face offs. Lost control of the puck 10 times and went 1 for 2 on power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and racked up 3 hits. Secured 1 takeaway. The Lightning were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created various scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now hits were effective and their puck protection was bad. Defensively, their goaltender fought through screens and made a lot of critical saves. Blockers took away shot attempts too. Tampa Bay went 2 for 6 on the man advantage, had 18 takeaways and moved up to a 1-0-0 record.
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BREAKING: The Predators sign Steven Stamkos to a 4 year $8 Million Dollar deal. First off, Steven Stamkos on offense can generate scoring chances from inside the circles. Keep note Stamkos has 7 50 goal seasons. To make matters even better he can set his teammates up with excellent passes. Defensively, he's one of the toughest in this league. He can sacrifice his body by blocking shots and utilizes stick movement to break up pass or scoring attempts. Physical on the forecheck too. Stamkos this past season scored 40 goals, 41 assists and 81 total points.
BREAKING: The Panthers picked up Verhaeghe for an 8 year $56 Million Dollar deal. Firstly Verhaeghe is solid goal scorer who creates most of his opportunities by crashing the net and occasionally earns a few inside the circles. Good passer as well. Just knows how to set his teammates up. Defensively, he uses stick play to cause turnovers and can be physical when he needs to be. Verhaeghe last year in the regular season scored 34 goals, 38 assists and 72 total points. In the Postseason he had 7 goals, 10 assists and 17 points.
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Wednesday October 9th, 2024: Montembeault's 45 saves pushed the Canadiens to a 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs. Montreal opens the year with a home win. In period 1 a Toronto penalty put Montreal in the power play and it ended with a Cole Caufield snap shot goal, 1-0. Montreal though one secured 13 total shots on net and win 46% of the face offs. Went 1 for 2 on the power play and turned it over 5 times. Defense had 6 blocked shots and added 8 hits. 4 takeaways to go along. Boston used face off wins and good passes to enter their zone. Most of the Canadiens scoring chances were inside the circles, cutting to the net or at times high in the slot. However, they turned it over and hits were jarring. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts and the hits were daunting. Their penalty kill shutdown the power play too. Now their net minder made some good saves but he ultimately allowed a goal. Now Montreal wasn't forcing a lot turnovers but when they did it usually off decent stick movement. During a scoreless 2nd period Montreal added 6 shots on net and win 33% of the face offs. For the defense they tallied 6 hits and picked up 0 takeaways. The Canadiens entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. Unfortunately, they put low shots on net and struggled in the face off circle. Luckily for them turnovers were low they avoided hits. To make matters even worse they slacked on the power play after going 0 for 3. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. The goaltender made quality pillar to post saves and hits were effective. In period 3 the Canadiens tallied 7 total shots on net while winning 66% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 6 times. Defense recorded 6 blocked shots and snagged 6 hits. Montreal gained zone opportunities by dishing out good passes. Steered clear of the hits too. Now they posted low shots on net and lost control of the puck. Had poor execution in the face off circle. Their defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and hits stayed physical. Penalty kill restricted the power play and their net minder made great saves. They were physical too. Montreal scored the games only power play, had 20 total hits and moved up to a 1-0-0 record.
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Tuesday October 8th, 2024: The Kraken blew a lead and they lost 2-3 against the Blues. Seattle starts the year with a loss. The Blues in period 1 showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Their scoring chances came in the circles and by crashing the net. Sent bodies at the net to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers stayed low as well. Now on defense their shot blockers were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They were dominant on the forecheck and their net minder made solid saves. During period 2 Vince Dunn buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. After that, a teammates shot attempt redirected off Tolvanen's stick and into the net, 2-0. Seattle was using excellent puck movement and dominated inside the face off circle to enter their zone. They earned numerous scoring chances and kept turnovers to a minimum. Now hits were jarring but that was about it. On defense their net minder had a difficult time making saves. Outside of that they shutdown the power play. The Blues in the 3rd capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were of course were low. Now they slacked on the man advantage and hits were bone crunching. To make matters worse they had low shots on net. Their defense blocked shots by closing off lanes and hits were physical. Net minder in this period kept pucks out. Kraken finished 0 for 1 on the power play, tallied 20 hits and fell to an 0-1 record.
The Blues rallied back from 2 down to take 3-2 win over the Kraken. St. Louis starts The season strong. The Blues in the 1st entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal and hits were bone crunching. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Their net minder denied shots by making quality saves as well. Moving to period 2 a Seattle penalty put the Blues on a power play and it ended with a Kyrou backhanded goal, 1-2. Afterwards, Broberg sunk a wrister, 2-2. Later on Kyrou would bury a wrister, 3-2. St. Louis scored three unanswered goals after trailing 0-2. The Blues were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created various scoring chances as well. They also kept turnovers low and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. More importantly they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Earned a few redirect opportunities too. St. Louis in period 3 showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Too bad they put low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were daunting as well. On defense they utilized good stick play and big hits to cause turnovers. They had effective shot blocking and their penalty kill slowdown the power play. Their net minder made some good saves and their penalty kill denied the power play. St. Louis had 29 hits, went 1 for 2 on the power play with 13 giveaways.
INJURY UPDATE: Laine is out for the next 2 to 3 months with a sprained knee that was suffered back on Saturday in a Canaidens 1-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. Keep note surgery is not needed. So in the 1st period Laine had a knee on knee collision with Pare. This was all during preseason. This offense will miss having him in the ice. A lot of his scoring damage comes on the inside circles or occasionally through the middle of the slot. Quality passer as well. Now on defense well this guy is a liability because of how inconsistent he is. So that's one thing that won't be missed. Laine this past season scored 22 goals, 30 assists and 52 total points.
BREAKING: The Red Wings ink Mortiz Seoder to a 7 year $60 Million Dollar deal. Now Mortiz Seiter last year did most of his scoring damage inside the circles and by cutting to the net. He also opens the ice with excellent passes. Defensively, he'll get into lanes and block shot attempts. Physical on the forecheck as well. This past season he added 9 goals, 33 assists and 42 total points.
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BREAKING: The Penguins signed Sidney Crosby to a 2 year $17.4 Million Dollar deal. Sidney Crosby is just an out this world type of player and he's been for years. Crosby this past season created scoring chances inside the circles, through the middle of the slot and by crashing the net. He's an excellent passer as well. On defense Crosby uses stick movement to cause turnovers and he's physical in the hit department when he wants to be. During 2023-2024 Crosby acquired 42 goals, 52 assists and 94 total points.
BREAKING: The Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to an 8 year $64.6 Million Dollar deal. First and foremost this player is quick on his skates and has alertness. Now he creates his most of his scoring chances inside the circles and through the middle. He can crash the crease as well. Not to mention he has excellent stick handling skills which allows him to dish out quality passes. Defensively, he's physical on forecheck. Lucas Raymond this past season acquired 31 goals, 41 assists and 72 total points.
BREAKING: The Oilers sign Leon. Draisaitl to an 8 year $112 Million Dollar deal. Firstly, this player last season created most his scoring chances inside the circles and through the middle of the slot. He also set his teammates up with excellent passes. Now on defense he uses his stick movement to cause turnovers and is physical on the forecheck. Draisaitl in the regular season recorded 41 goals, 65 assists and 106 total points. Including 53 hits. Then in the Playoffs he scored 10 goals, 21 assists and 31 total points.
BREAKING: The Jets trade 2 draft picks to the Canadiens and in return they got Sean Monhan. So Sean Monhan is a very solid goal scorer as he creates his chances by crashing the net and he can start his teammates up with quality passes. Defense he can use his stick movement to oke check pucks away or cause turnovers. Physical on the forecheck too. Last season he scored 26 goals, 33 assists and 59 total points.
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BREAKING: The Predators sign Stevan Stamkos to a 4 year $32 Million Dollar deal. Now Stamkos a long time member of the Lightning is now heading to Nashville which is a great pickup. Stamkos is a prolific goal scorer from anywhere itn the ice and he delivers excellent passes. His defense is also really good. He blocks shots before the puck touches the net and uses stick play to disrupt pass and scoring attempts. Stamkos had 40 goals, 41 assists and 81 total points.
In courtesy of The Boston Globe
BREAKING: Bruins traded Ullmark to the Senators for a 1st round draft selection and Koroisalo. So Linus Ullmark spent quite a few years in Boston with multiple playoff appearances. Ottawa is gaining a goaltender who can fight through screens and make the solid saves. Has high energy as well. Just sucks he and the Bruins couldn't win a Stanley Cup Finals. Last season Ullmark had 2 shutouts with a .915 save percentage and a 2.58 goals against average. That includes a 22-10-7 record when in net.
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Friday April 12th, 2024: The Coyotes in Overtime picked up a 3-2 Victory, over the Oilers. Arizona's win streak moved to 2 in a row and they sit 7th place in the West. So in period 1 Down zipped in a wrister, 1-0. The Coyotes in one had 11 shots on net while winning 45% of the face offs and turned it over once. Went 0 of 1 on the power play as well. Defense reeled in 7 hits and blocked 7 shots. Gained 2 takeaways too. Arizona pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created their scoring opportunities inside the circles and by crashing the net. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Not to mention they kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Turnovers were low too. Now they slacked on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Defensively, they blocked shots by plugging lanes and hits were physical. Their goaltender made a few good saves and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Then in period 2 Arizona regained their lead after Logan Cooley buried a goal, 2-1. The Coyotes had 7 shots on net and won 37% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up twice and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 7 hits. Firstly, Arizona got in their zone by dishing out good passes. They contained turnovers and hits were in effective. However, they encountered low shots on net and performed poorly in the face off circle. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by closing off lanes and the goaltender made a couple of good saves. Despite giving up a goal. With that being said.....they were insufficient in the hit department. Arizona in period 3 placed 8 shots on net and won 35% of the face offs. Gave the puck over twice as well. Defense blocked 4 shots and gained 8 hits. Got 2 takeaways too. The Coyotes entered their zone by executing good passes and they kept turnovers limited. Hits were effecting them and they struggled in the face off circle. Also, they had low shots on net. Defensively, their net minder allowed a goal but still made some nice pillar to post saves and hits were slightly dominant. In conclusion during Overtime, Maccelli buried a game winning wrister, 3-2. Arizona recorded 3 shots on net and won 34% of the face offs. Had no turnovers ethier. Defense blocked 1 shot and got 0 hits. Secured 2 takeaways too. Vejmelka made 38 saves, defense blocked 18 shots and moved up to a 35-40-5 record.
The Oilers took a 2-3 Overtime loss against the Coyotes. Edmonton is standing 2nd place in the Pacific Division and fell to a 6-2-2 record in ten games. Edmonton through one put 7 shots on net and won 55% of the face offs. Lost the puck 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 16 hits. Earned 2 takeaways too. The Oilers entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. Unfortunately, they put low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. They also lacked on the power play. On defense their net minder had trouble fighting through screens and even gave up a goal but he still made solid saves throughout. Penalty kill denied the man advantage and hits were jarring. Now during the 2nd period Edmonton forced a tie thanks to an Adam Henrique backhanded goal, 1-1. Edmonton placed 14 shots in net and won 62% of the face offs. Gave the puck away once as well. Defense blocked 3 shots and recorded 16 hits. Along with 3 takeaways. The Oilers created zone entires by executing in the face off circle and open the ice with good puck movement. They generated various scoring chances and sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Turnovers were a non factor and stayed away from hits. On defense the goaltender made some quality saves despite permitting a goal and thier penalty kill shutdown the power play. Moving to period 3 the Oilers forced a tie after Nurse sunk a slap shot goal, 2-2. Edmonton got 17 shots on net while winning 63% of the face offs and turned it over 3 times. Defense blocked 4 shots and got 5 hits to go along. Edmonton was using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They generated various scoring chances and kept turnovers to a minimum. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Can't exclude their ability to send traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight and gained redirect attempts. Now the hits were slowing them down. On defense their goaltender made solid saves and kept the puck out the back of his net. Now in Overtime the Oilers put 1 shot on net and won 65% of the face offs. Defense had 0 hits and 0 takeaways. That includes 1 shot block. Pickard finished his night with 28 saves, defense accumulated 37 hits while earning 9 takeaways, turned it over 9 times and fell off to a 48-24-6 record.
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Wednesday April 10th, 2024: The Blackhawks took a 2-5 loss against the Blues. Chicago is lost 2 in a row and stand 9th in the West. The Blackhawks in one posted 1 shot on net and won 40% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 7 shots and tallied 17 hits. Had 3 takeaways to go along. Be aware that their starting net minder Mrazek has to be replaced by Soderblom after giving up 3 quick goals. Chicago gained zone entries by winning face off battles and kept turnovers low. Too bad they posted low shots on net and hits were a little jarring. Chicago was poor on the power play and they slacked on good passing. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. They were dominate in the hit department and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Unfortunately, the goaltender struggled to make saves. Now in the 2nd period Kurashev secured a loose puck off the board and sunk a wrap around goal, 1-4. The Blackhawks acquired 10 total shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 4 shots and picked up 6 hits. Secured 5 takeaways too. Chicago earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Turnovers were still a non factor. They created scoring chances inside the circles and by crashing the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. However, Chicago had a tough time staying away from hits and they insufficient on the power play. Defensively, their penalty kill restricted the power play and the goaltender made a few good saves. Despite giving up a goal. Not to mention they used their stick movement mixed in with solid pressure to cause a couple of turnovers. Shifting to late stages of period 3 Slaggert fired a goal, 2-5. This would be Slaggert's first goal. Chicago planted 9 shots on net and won 46% of the face offs. Had 4 giveaways too. Defense blocked 5 shots and earned 5 hits. Now Chicago got in their zone by executing in the face off circle and dished out solid passes. Turnovers weren't an issue ethier. Although, hits were effective and they put low shots on net. The defense blocked shots by clogging lanes and their penalty kill denied the power play. Hits were very physical too. Goaltender on the other hand made a couple of good saves. Minus the goal. Chicago blocked 16 shots, had 28 hits, turned it over twice and fell to a 23-50-5 record.
The Blues knocked off the Blackhawks by a final score of 5-2. The Blues are three points out of a playoff spot and sit 3rd place in the West. In period 1 Kyrou on a 2 on 1 fast break Kyrou zipped a wrister, 2-0. This would be Kyrou 's 2nd goal of the game and it was 42 seconds after his first one. Few possesions later Krug rang in a wrist shot goal, 3-0. The Blues scored 3 goals on 3 shots. The Blues put 9 shots in net and won 60% of the face offs. Turned it over 6 times and went 0 of 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 3 shots and recorded 6 hits. Earned 7 takeaways too. Seattle executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Now they generated most of their scoring opportunities inside the circles, by crashing the net and from sharp angles by gaining positions along the crease but if were being honest they barely put shots on net. Despite scoring four times. By the way had a few redirect chances in between with some traffic taking away the net minders eyes. Anyways, hits were hard to steer away from and slacked on the power play. Turnovers piled up as well. Defensively, they used their stick play to break up pass attempts and hits were physical. More importantly their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage and the goaltender made the games only save. St. Louis in period 2 had 8 shots on net while winning 56% of the face offs and turned the puck over 4 times. Went 0 for 1 on the power play as well. Defense blocked 3 shots and made 6 hits. Along with 2 takeaways. The Blues capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were of course were low. Now they slacked on the man advantage and hits were bone crunching. To make matters worse they had low shots on net. They're defense remained physical and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Goaltending wasn't as bad because for the most part he made a lot of quality saves. Despite giving up a goal. In period 3 Thomas sunk a wrister, 5-1. St. Louis placed 9 shots on net and won 53% of the face offs. Lost the puck once and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 4 shots and snagged 6 hits. The Blues entered their zone by winning face offs and fired good passes. Rare turnovers too but St. Louis encountered low shots on goal and hits were bone crunching. Poor on the power play too. Defense was physical on the forecheck and their goaltender made quality saves. Blues blocked 10 shots with 13 takeaways, turned the puck over 11 times and moved up to a 42-32-5 record.
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BREAKING: The Lightning ink Conor Sheary to a 3 year $6 Million Dollar deal. Conor Sheary generates most of his scoring opportunities inside the circles and opens the ice with quality passes. Keep note this guy usually gets 15 goals a year but in 2024 his scoring total took a dip due to an upper body injury. In 2024 he has 4 goals, 11 assists and 15 total points.
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Friday April 5th, 2024: The Red Wings get knocked off 3-4 when facing the Rangers. Detroit is 1 point out of playoff spot and sit 4th place in the East. So in the 1st period Detroit knotted the game after Andrew Copp buried a backhanded goal, 1-1. The Red Wings planted 12 shots on net while winning 54% of the face offs and lost the puck 4 times. Went 0 of 1 on the man advantage as well. The defense blocked 8 shots and recorded 9 hits. That includes 2 takeaways. Detroit capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also created scoring chances inside the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions along the net. Also sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were low but they couldn't steer away from hits and struggled on the power play. On defense their shot blockers fended off pucks before it could touch the net and were physical on the forecheck. Not to mention their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Too bad their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make the saves. Then during the 2nd period Detroit forced a tie after J.T. Compher buried a goal, 2-2. Later on Detroit earned a power play off a Gustafsson hooking minor and it ended with a Larkin wrister, 3-2. This would be Larkin's 30th goal of the season. The Red Wings put 10 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs with 2 giveaways. Went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and added 8 hits. Earned 4 takeaways too. Most of Detroit's scoring chances came in the circles and by cutting to the net. Also earned a couple from sharp angles by gaining positions along the crease. Don't forget they sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and gained redirected opportunities. Did great in the power play and kept turnovers low. Now hits were slowing them down. On the other side the penalty kill eliminated the power play and their goaltender made a couple of good saves. Also used their stick movement which caused turnovers. Detroit reeled in 11 hits and won 57% of their face offs. Gained 2 giveaways and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 4 shots and picked up 5 hits. Got 3 takeaways as well. The Red Wings pushed the puck in their zone by winning face offs and made quality passes. They also posted various scoring chances. They sent traffic at the net to block the goaltenders eyesight and earned redirect opportunities. They rarely turned it over and avoided hits. Although, they struggled on the power play and couldn't score in the final minutes nor in this period alone. Firstly, for defense they remained physical in the hit department. Now the net-minder made some nice saves but ultimately gave up a late goal. They struggled to stop the power play as well. Detroit blocked 15 shots, turned the puck over 8 times and dropped down to a 37-31-8 record.
Goodrow's two goal performance pushed the Rangers to a 4-3 win against the Red Wings. New York won 2 games in a row and their 5th straight on the road. Now in period 1 New York broke the ice after Cuylle sunk a snap shot goal, 1-9. Few possesions later the Rangers would once again jump ahead thanks to a Goodrow wrister, 2-1. New York put 13 shots in net and won 45% of the face offs. Had 0 turnovers and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 2 takeaways. Including 9 hits. The Rangers were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They posted their scoring opportunities inside the circles and through the middle of the slot. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Low turnovers too. Now they slacked on the power play and hits were unavoidable. On the defensive end their penalty kill shutdown the power play and hits jarring. They're net-minder on the hand gave up a goal but still made some quality saves. Moving to period 2 Goodrow fired a wrist shot goal to knot the game at 3-3. New York had 14 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Turned it over 5 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. The defense recorded 5 hits and blocked 4 shots. Got 0 takeaways to go along. The Rangers entered their zone by winning face off battles and delivered excellent passes. Let's not forget they generated their scoring opportunities inside the circles, crashing the net and from sharp angles by gaining positions along the crease. Gained a few from high in the slot as well. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Unfortunately, turnovers mounted and hits were unavoidable. Had trouble on the power play too. On defense their goaltender couldn't fight through screens nor keep the puck out the back of the net and their penalty kill had issues stopping the power play. Luckily hits were bone crunching. Shifting to the 3rd New York eamred a power play off a Perron high sticking minor and it led to a Chris Kreider wrister, 4-3. The Rangers had 10 shots on net while winning 42% of the face offs and lost the puck twice. Went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and secured 4 hits. Along with 2 takeaways. New York earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and utilized good passes. Did well on the power play and kept turnovers in check. They secured most of their scoring opportunities inside the circles and sent traffic to takeaway the goaltenders vision, and got redirect chances. Now hits were punishing which them down from time to time. Their defense blocked shots by closing off lanes and the penalty kill restricted the power play. That includes their goaltender fighting through screens and making solid saves. Their hitting performance in this period was absolutely poor. New York blocked 13 shots, lost puck 7 times and moved up to a 52-21-4 record.
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Saturday March 30th, 2024: The Red Wings in a shootout went down to the Panthers by a final score of 2-3. Detroit is standing 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and lost 4 in a row. Keep note the Red Wings are 1 points out of a playoff spot. In period 1 the Red Wings gained a power play off a Lorentz hooking minor and it ended with a Fabbri wrister, 1-0. The Red Wings placed 8 shots on net and won 41% of the face offs and went 1 for 2 on the power play. Lost the puck 3 times as well. Defense blocked 9 shots and tallied 9 hits. Earned 4 takeaways to go along. Detroit got themselves in their zone by dishing out quality passes and won face off battles. Giveaways got held to a minimum as well. Unfortunately, they recorded low shots on net and hits were staggering. Defensively, they were physical and their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net. Now the goaltender fought through screens which allowed him to make the critical saves. The Red Wings capped off period 2 by planting 8 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Gained 2 giveaways and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. The defense blocked 12 shots and reeled in 15 hits. Had 1 takeaway as well. Detroit capitalized in the face off circle to gain zone entries and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Turnovers were non existent but they put low shots on net and hits were unavoidable. Were lacking on the power play too. Defensively, their shot blockers were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it touch the net. They used some of their stick movement and big hits to cause turnovers. Can't exclude the goaltenders ability to fight through screens and make critical saves. Moving to the 3rd period Detroit would gain a power play off a Florida penalty and it led to a Larkin snap shot goal, 2-2. The Red Wings put 5 shots on net and won 56% of the face offs. Turned the puck over 3 times and went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 2 shots and picked up 12 hits. Earned 0 takeaways as well. Detroit showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Turnovers were rare and they capitalized on the power play. Now they recorded low shots on net and hits were hard to steer away from. Their defense remained physical but the goaltender had issues making saves. So in OT Detroit acquired 1 shot on net and won 56% of the face offs. Had no turnovers ethier. Defense blocked 1 shot and attached 1 hit. 0 takeaways too. Detroit finished 2 of 6 in the power play, defense blocked 25 shots with 33 hits, are 6 games above 500 and dropped down to a 36-30-8 record.
Barkov's two goals lifted the Panthers to a 3-2 shootout Victory, over the Red Wings. Florida is sitting 1st place in the Atlantic Division and snagged their 99th point of the season. Florida put 11 total shots on net and won 58% of the face offs. Turned it over twice as well. Defense made 14 hits and blocked 5 shots. Recorded 7 takeaways too. The Panthers were generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Also most their scoring chances came inside the circles and turnovers were low. Including 1 opportunity behind the net. Now hits were tough to avoid and they couldn't score. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Also used excellent stick movement to poke check the puck away and hits were physical. As for the goaltender he permitted a goal but still made a few good saves. The Panthers had 13 shots on net while winning 52% of the face offs and turned it over 5 times. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 1 shot and acquired 15 hits. Florida was using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Not to mention they sent traffic toward the net to block the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Also created scoring chances inside the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Now they struggled on the power play and turnovers mounted. Avoiding hits was tough to do and they couldn't get the puck in the back of the net. Defensively, the goaltender made a couple of good saves and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Let's not forget they were physical on the forecheck. Then in period 3 a teammates shot redirected the puck off Barkov's stick and into the net, 2-1. Keep in mind Barkov scored the teams first two goals. This would Florida placed 13 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Also gave the puck up twice. Defense blocked 1 shot and forced 1 takeaway. Piled 9 hits to go along. The Panthers earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Also sent bodies toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Now they earned their scoring opportunities inside the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions along the crease. They also operated efficiently to crash the net. Turnovers were better protected too. Defense was dominant during the hitting portion of this period but their penalty kill was sluggish and the goaltender couldn't keep the puck out the back of the net. We now turn our attention toward Overtime, where Florida placed 2 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. 0 turnovers as well. They tallied 0 hits and 0 blocked shots. Racked up 3 takeaways too. In conclusion, during the shootout Sam Reinhart fired a game winning goal, 3-2. Florida had 44 hits with 12 takeaways, turned it over 9 total times and jumped up to a 47-22-5 record.
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Wednesday March 27th, 2024: Vasilevskiy's 23 saves lifted the Lightning to a 3-1 Victory, over the Bruins. Tampa Bay won 2 in a row and stands in that 1st place wild card spot. During the 1st period Tampa Bay broke the ice thanks to a Chafgee wrister, 1-0. Tampa Bay through the first 20 minutes recorded 12 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Turned the puck over 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense added 21 hits and blocked 3 shots. Gained 1 takeaway to go along. The Lightning generated zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created scoring chances high in the slot and by crashing the net. Occasionally, they earned few inside the circles. They also kept turnovers low and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. More importantly they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Now they slacked on the power play and couldn't steer away from hits. Defensively, their goaltender fought through screens and made a lot of critical saves. Despite allowing a goal. Not to mention they were physical on the forecheck. Then in period 2 Tampa Bay broke the tie after Brayden Point fired a wrister, 2-1. The Lightning capped off the 2nd period putting 9 shots on net and won 45% of their face offs. Lost the puck twice. Reeled in 13 hits and blocked 4 shots. Secured 3 takeaways too. Tampa Bay earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Turnovers were protected as well. Too bad they had low shots on net and the hits were slowing them down. Power play was insufficient too. Defense was dominant during the hitting portion of this game and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Keep in mind the Lightning have killed 30 of their last 31 penalties over 9 matchups. 14 straight power play kills is wild! Their net minder made a couple of good saves to keep Boston off the scoreboard and blockers denied some shot attempts. We now turn our attention toward the 3rd period, where Nikita Kucherov sunk an empty net goal, 3-1. The Lightning won 55% of the face offs and dialed 9 shots on net. Gave the puck over once. Defense blocked 6 shots and gained 12 hits. 2 takeaways. Tampa Bay pushed the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and fired excellent passes. Turnovers were a non factor and hits were unavoidable. More importantly they posted low shots on net. Their defense had effective shot blocking by closing off lanes and hits were punishing. Goaltender made a couple of good saves to keep the Bruins off the score sheet. Tampa Bay had 47 hits, blocked 13 shots and bounced up to a 40-25-7 record.
The Bruins got knocked off 1-3 when facing the Lightning. Boston now has a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 games and sit 1st place in the Atlantic Division. In period 1 the Bruins forced a tie midway through after Heinen buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Boston in one put 10 shots on net while winning 56% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Went 0 for 2 on the man advantage as well. Defense blocked 7 shots and tallied 12 hits. Earned 1 takeaway. The Bruins were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Posted scoring chances inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They also had low turnovers. Not hits were hard to stay away from. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. The goaltender gave up 1 goal but in the process he fought through screens amd made ket saves. Let's not forget their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Boston ended period 2 by placing 8 shots on net and won 54% of the face offs. Defense blocked 3 shots and picked up 15 hits. Secured 1 takeaway. The Bruins entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. No turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal and hits were bone crunching too. On the defensive side their goaltender gave up 1 goal but for most of the period he got some good saves in and hits were slowimg down the Lightning. Don't forget their penalty kill restricted the power play. The Bruins snagged 7 total shots on net while winning 44% of the face offs. Gave the puck up twice. Defense blocked 5 shots and piled up 11 hits. Had 4 takeaways. Boston got themselves in their zone by dishing out quality passes and won face off battles. Giveaways got held to a minimum. Unfortunately, they recorded low shots on net and hits were staggering. Their shot blockers plugged open lanes and diverted the puck before it touch the net. Net minder allowed no goals and made some nice saves. Ullmark made 28 saves, blocked 15 shots with 38 hits and staggered down to a 42-17-15 record.
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Thursday March 21st, 2024: The Bruins suffered a rough 2-5 loss against the Rangers. Boston was denied of back to back wins and sit 1st place in the Atlantic Division. In the 1st period Boston broke the ice after Jake DeBrusk buried a wrister, 1-0. Boston through one posted 15 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs with 6 giveaways. Went 0 for 2 on the man advantage. Their defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 12 hits. The Bruins entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Also most their scoring chances came through the middle of the slot and inside the circles. Not to mention they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent bodies at the net to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect attempts. Now they struggled on the power play and hits were jarring. Turnovers also mounted. Defensively, they were physical on the forecheck and their goaltender made a few nice saves. Including their penalty kill restricting the power play. Boston ended period 2 by placing 6 total shots on net and won 45% of the face offs. Went 0 for 1 on the power play and coughed the puck up 7 times. Defense blocked 9 shots and recorded 13 hits. Secured 3 takeaways as well. The Bruins earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Too bad they had low shots on net and hits were slowing them down. They also had trouble be on the power play and turned it over constantly. Defense was dominant during the hitting portion of this period and their blockers denied shot attempts. Shifting to the 3rd period Boston would force a tie after Justin Brazeau sunk a wrist shot goal, 2-2. Boston snagged 6 total shots on net and won 48% of the face offs. Lost the puck 6 times as well. Defense secured 13 hits and blocked 6 shots. Along with 0 takeaways. Boston showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Too bad they posted low shots on net and turnovers remained a mess. They also had issues avoiding hits. Defensively, their shot blockers were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They stayed physical by using big hits but their goaltender was struggling to make saves. The Bruins turned it over 19 times, defense blocked 19 shots and dropped down to a 41-15-15 record.
Artemi Panarin recorded a hat trick and it sent the Rangers to a 5-2 Victory, against the Bruins. New York is sitting 1st place in the Metropolitan Division and avoided back to back losses. New York in one out 9 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and went 0 of 1 on the power play. Defense forced 11 hits and blocked 3 shots. Earned 1 takeaway too. The Rangers capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were of course were limited. Now they slacked on the man advantage and hits were bone crunching. To make matters worse they had low shots on net. Their defense used hits to force turnovers and the penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Now the goaltender gave up a goal but despite that, he still made some quality saves. During the 2nd period Artemis Panarin rifled a wrist shot goal thus going 2-0. Keep note Panarin scored the teams first two goals. New York in the 2nd posted 13 shots on net while winning 54% of the face offs. Turned it over twice. On defense they added 17 hits and blocked 3 shots. Gained 3 takeaways too. The Rangers were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created their scoring opportunities inside the circles. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They also had low turnovers too. Defensively, the goaltender made quality pillar to post saves and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Let's not forget it's they're physicality that forced Boston to lose control of the puck. Moving to period 3 New York broke the tie after Adam Fox delivered a wrister, 3-2. To ultimately put this game away Zibanejad drained an empty net goal, 4-2. The Rangers secured 9 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Gave the puck away 3 times. Defense blocked 2 shots and picked up 10 hits. Secured 1 takeaway. New York executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Turnovers were in effective as well. Now they generated most of their scoring chances by cutting to the net and through the circles but if were being honest they barely put shots on net. Despite scoring three times. Although, they couldn't steer away from hits. On defense they're goaltender made a couple of good saves and they used the hits to cause turnovers. Quick made 24 saves, they gave the puck up 7 times and moved to a 46-20-4 record.
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BREAKING: The Jets traded two draft selections to the Canadiens for Sean Monahan. So Sean Monahan creates most of his scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot and inside the circles. Not to mention he does nice job of screening the goaltender and earning redirect chances. Quality passer too. Monahan this season has 21 goals, 29 assists and 59 total points.
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Monday March 18th, 2024: Alex Ovechkin's two goal night led the Capitals to a 5-2 win against the Flames. Washington won 3 straight and sit in that 2nd place wild card spot. In the 1st period Washington broke the ice after Strome sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Capitals in one put 8 shots on net and won 65% of the face offs. Turned it over 4 times. Defense blocked 10 shots and tallied 1 hit. Had 5 takeaways too. Washington pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and open the ice with good passes. Turnovers were insufficient and hits got avoided. Too bad they put low shots in net. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempt and the goaltender made critical saves early. Now hits moving forward tneed to increase. Not to mention they used their stick movement to break up scoring attempts and cause turnovers.Now in period 2 Washington earned a power play off Pachal holding minor which ended with a teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Alex Ovechkin's stick and into the net, 2-0. Few possesions later the Capitals earned another power play and it led to an Ovechkin slap shot goal, 3-0. Back to back power plays for Washingto. Off to 2 for 2 start through 40 minutes. The Caps posted 15 shots on net while winning 58% of their face offs with 2 giveaways. The defense blocked 8 shots and picked up 3 hits. Got 4 takeaways to go along. The Capitals continued to enter their zone by winning face off battles and dished out quality passes. They generated various scoring chances inside the circles, by crashing the net and from sharp angles after gaining positions behind the crease. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. On defense their shot blockers were able to clog the lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Not to mention their penalty kill shutdown the power play and the goaltemder fought through screens to make critical saves. Unfortunately, hits were still sleeping. In conclusion, Tom Wilson in the 3rd period rifled an empty net goal, 5-2. The Capitals snagged 10 total shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Turned the puck over once. Defense blocked 5 shots and secured 2 takeaways. Along with 6 hits. Washington was using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They secured various scoring chances and kept poessions alive by winning puck battles along the wall. Turnovers were a non factor. Now they hits were hard to stay away from. For the defense they had effective shot blocking and hits were bone crunching. More importantly their goaltender fought through screens and made key saves. Along with the penalty kill restricting the power play. Lindgren made 34 saves, finished 2 for 3 on the power play and improved to a 33-25-9 record.
The Flames lost 2-5 facing the Capitals. Calgary is 8 points out of playoff spot and sit 5th place in the East. The Flames through one posted 11 shots on net and won 34% of the face offs. Had 5 turnovers. Their defense blocked 10 shots and recorded 4 hits. Snagged 3 takeaways. Calgary was generating zone opportunities by delivering good passes. They created various scoring chances as well. Also steered away from hits. Now they struggled in puck protection and couldn't score. They had trouble inside the face off circle as well. On defense their shot blockers diverted pucks before it touched the net. Their goaltender did give up goal but regardless he made some good saves. Now hits have to be more physical. In the 2nd a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Kevin Rooney's stick and into the net, 1-3. Calgary capped off period 2 placing 11 shots on net and won 42% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times and were 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 2 shots and secured 7 hits. Earned 7 takeaways too. The Flames executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and utilized excellent puck movement. They posted their scoring opportunities inside the circles while operating effeciently to crash the net. They also kept turnovers low and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. More importantly they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Defensively, they used their stick play to cause pass disruptions and the hits were physical. Too bad their goaltender had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make the saves. He let almost every puck get past him. Doesn't help ethier their penalty kill had a rough time stopping the power play. Moving to period 3 Calgary came within two after Weegar drained a slap shot goal, 2-4. The Flames had 13 shots on net while snagging 52% in the face off circle and gave the puck up once. Defense blocked 12 shots and acquired 5 hits. Tallied 4 takeaways too. Calgary earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with solid passes. Earned various scoring chances and kept turnovers low. Also pinched the puck into their offensive zone and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision. Picked up a few redirect chances to go along. Yet they had trouble on the man advantage and hits were slowing them down. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. They were physical on the forecheck too. At the end of the night....their goaltender couldn't fight through screens nor make the saves. Calgary ended their night going 0 of 3 on the man advantage, defense blocked 25 shots and fell off to a 33-30-5 record.
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ON THE MOVE: The Devils traded a draft selection to the Canadiens for goaltender Jake Allen. Now Jake Allen for the last few years has been playing on a bad Montreal team. Made the Stanley Cup in 2020 but lost the Lightning in six games. Since 2020 it's been downhill. So Jake Allen is a great goaltender who can fight through screens and make the key saves. This season Allen through 23 games has 7 wins in net, 0 shutouts and a 3.51 for goals against average.
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BREAKING: The Jets traded a 2024 3rd round draft selection and a 2025 5th round draft pick to the Devils for Tyler Toffoli. So Tyler Toffoli will generate his scoring chances through the middle of the slot and by cutting to the net. He also does a great job of setting his teammates up with good passes. Just a solid shooter overall. Toffoli this season posted 30 goals, 19 assists and 49 points.
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Saturday March 16th, 2024: The Red Wings during yesterday's meeting took a 4-1 win over the Sabres. Detroit moved to that 2nd place wile card spot and bumped the Islanders down to the 3rd. Detroit through one put 8 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Turned it over once and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 3 shots and tallied 9 Hits. Gained 3 takeaways too. The Red Wings entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and delivered good passes. Kept turnovers low too. Unfortunately they put low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. Now despite giving up goal, their net-minder made solid saves and hits were jarring. Moving to the 2nd period Detroit would force a tie after Christian Fischer drained a wrister, 1-1. Detroit recorded 12 shots in net while winning 55% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 0 times. Detroit was using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They created various scoring chances and kept turnovers in check. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Turnovers were a non factor but they still slacked on the power play and hits were hard to steer away from. Defense was dominant during the hitting portion of this game and their penalty kill restricted the power play. That includes effective goaltending because he made a couple of good saves and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Also used excellent stick movement to disrupt pass attempts. During the 3rd Daniel Sprong would rifle a snap shot goal, 3-1. The Red Wings tallied 6 total shots on net and won 53% of the face offs. They outscored Buffalo 2-0 and turned it over once. Defense blocked 6 shots and added 7 hits. Earned 1 takeaway. Detroit executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. Turnovers were non existent. Now they generated scoring chances but if were being honest they barely put shots on net. Despite scoring twice. Hits were still knocking them loose. On the defensive side their goaltender made nice saves and hits were bone crunching. Also got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it touched the net. Detroit snapped 7 straight losses, defense blocked 13 shots with 26 hits, turned it over 4 times and improved to a 34-27-6 record.
The Sabres got blown out 1-4 when facing the Red Wings. Buffalo is one game above 500 and stand 5th place in the East. Keep note the Sabres are 5 points out of playoff spot. In period 1 the Sabres gained a power play off a Patrick Kane tripping minor and it ended with a Tage Thompson snap shot goal, 1-0. Buffalo in the first 20 minutes posted 12 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times and went 1 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense reeled in 12 hits and blocked 5 shots. Secured 3 takeaways. The Sabres entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now Buffalo generated scoring opportunities inside the circles and through the middle of the slot. Not to mention they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. They executed on the power play and kept turnovers low. Now they were struggling to avoid hits. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by clogging the open lane. They were physical on the forecheck and their goaltender made a few good saves. Along with they're penalty kill restricting the power play. Buffalo capped off period 2 by placing 8 shots on net and won 44% of the face offs with 2 giveaways. Defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 6 hits. Gained 2 takeaways too. Firstly, the Sabres earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and turnovers were in effective. Too bad they had low shots on net and hits were slowing them down. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. Were physical in the hit department and their penalty kill denied the power play. The Sabres ended period 3 by planting 8 shots on net and snagged 8 hits. Got 1 takeaway to go along. Buffalo was generating zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Turnovers once again were insufficient. Too bad they posted low shots on net and hits were tough to stay away from. Defensively, they were physical in the hit department but their goaltender had trouble making saves. Buffalo blocked 13 shots while adding 28 hits, turned it over 6 times and dropped off to a 32-31-5 record.
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Thursday March 14th, 2024: Andersen's 21 saves helped lift the Hurricanes to a 4-0 shutout win over the Panthers. Carolina avoided back to back losses and sit 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the 1st period Carolina broke the ice after Jarvis blasted a snap shot goal, 1-0. The Hurricanes in one posted 12 shots on net and won 54% of their face offs with 6 giveaways. Went 0 of 2 on the power play. The defense blocked 3 shots and recorded 10 hits. Secured 4 takeaways. Carolina pushed the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and delivered solid passes. Earned their scoring opportunities inside the circles and by charging the net. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now turnovers mounted and they trouble on the power play. Hits were jarring too. Defensively, their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage while the goaltender fought through screens and made critical saves. Then in period 2 Carolina's lead extended after Martin Necas buried a slap shot goal, 2-0. Later on it would be Kuznetsov rifling a wrister thus going up 3-0. Carolina snagged 12 total shots on net and won 52% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense acquired 8 hits and blocked 6 shots. Attached 3 takeaways. The Hurricanes were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created various scoring chances. Sent traffic to block the goaltenders eyesight and got a couple of redirect opportunities. However, they were still struggling on the power play and hits were unavoidable. On defense their blockers denied shot attempts and were physical on the forecheck. Along with their goaltender making saves and the penalty kill stopped the power play. Carolina concluded this bout in the 3rd period after Svechnikov blasted an empty net goal, 4-0. Carolina planted 13 total shots on net and won 56% of the face offs. Gave the puck up 3 times and outscored Florida 1-0. Were 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 1 shot and acquired 5 hits. Had 4 takeaways. First off, Carolina ultimately gained momentum after scoring late in 1st period because it the broke a 0-0 tie at the time. That momentum carried on through periods 2 and three. Had some fire power in this one! Anyways, The Hurricanes entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Rare turnovers too. Now hits were still hard to steer away from and lacked on the power play. For the defense their goaltender made some solid saves and the penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Hits were slightly effective. Carolina finished 0 for 5 on the man advantage, Slavin recorded 2 assists, defense blocked had 23 hits and moved up to a 40-20-6 record.
Monday March 11th, 2024: The Kings knocked off the Islanders 3-0. LA is standing 3rd place in the Pacific Division and picked up their 77th point on the year. LA in one put 5 shots in net and won 44% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Went 0 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 5 shots and tallied 17 hits. Earned 2 takeaways. The Kings were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Also kept turnovers in check. Unfortunately they had low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. They were poor on the power play as well. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and stayed physical. Penalty kill was effective and their net minder got a few good saves in. Then in period 2 the Kings broke the ice after Kempe drained a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Kings capped off the 2nd period by posting 12 total shots on net while winning 44% of the face offs and turned it over 0 times. Went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Their defense blocked 4 shots and secured 6 hits. Picked up 2 takeaways. LA executed in the face off circle to enter their zone and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also created various scoring chances and kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Turnovers were in-effective as well. They did struggle on the man advantage though. On defense their penalty shutdown the man advantage and hits were pressuring. Goaltender made a couple of good saves to go along. In period 3 a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Danault's stick and into the net, 2-0. LA had 8 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs. Turned the puck over 3 times. Defense blocked 7 shots and acquired 3 hits. Gained 3 takeaways. The Kings earned zone entries by using excellent puck movement and turnovers were a non factor. Although, they secured low shots on net and hits were slightly effecting them. Defensively, their goaltender fought through screens and made critical saves. Along with their penalty kill restricting the power play and shot blockers were clogging lanes. Too bad they weren't as physical as they should've been during this period. Rittich made 26 total saves, defense blocked 16 shots, added 26 hits and improved to a 33-20-11 record.
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NEW DEAL: The Kraken extend Jordan Eberle's contract to 2 years and it'll be worth $9.5 Million. Now Jordan Eberle can generate various scoring chances and passes the puck well. On defense he's more up and down. He's really known for his goal scoring abilities. Eberle this year has 14 goals, 23 assists and 37 total points.
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BREAKING: The Canucks have resigned Elias Pettersson to an 8 year $92.8 Million Dollar deal. Now Pettersson will earn most his scoring chances inside the circles and by crashing the net. More importantly he's a great puck facilitator to his teammates. He also dominates in the face off circle(49%). Defensively, he uses his stick movement which results in turnovers and physical on the forecheck. Pettersson this season posted 31 goals, 48 assists and 79 points.
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BREAKING: The Panthers are keeping Forsling for another 8 years and it'll be worth $5.75 Million Dollars. Now with Forsling he can generate his scoring opportunities high in the slot, through the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. He also feeds his teammates with good passes. Then on defense he's a great shot blocker that can plug lanes. Forsling in 2023-2024 scored 10 goals, earned 24 assists and secured 34 points.
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BREAKING: The Lighting traded a 5th round draft selection to the Coyotes for both Matt Dumba and seventh round draft pick. Firstly, Matt Dumba can round up scoring chances through the circles and by ambushing the net. He's usually a solid passer too. Unfortunately, this season both his pass and scoring totals were low due to lower body injuries. Then on defense Dumba can utilizes good energy and is persistent in the hit department. Trust me when I tell you Matt Dumba is not afraid of a little contact! Dumba this year posted 4 goals, 6 assists and 10 points.
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ON THE MOVE: The Rangers traded a conditional 2026 4th round draft selection to the Blue Jackets for Jack Roslovic. Now Jack Roslovic will post his scoring chances in the circles and operated efficiently to crash the net. Keep note though, his scoring totals this year were low due to a fracture ankle that'll keep him out for the next four to six weeks. Roslovic this year scored 6 goals, 17 assists and 23 total points.
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BREAKING: The Golden Knights gave up Edstrom and a first round draft selection to the Sharks for Tomas Hertl. Now Tomas Hertl earns majority of his scoring chances inside the circles and cuts to the net aggressively. Great puck facilitator and skates fast. On defense he's physical with the hits and utilizes good stick movement to poke check pucks away or disrupt scoring attempts. Hertl has 15 goals, 19 assists and 34 points.
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BREAKING: The Lightning traded a 2024 draft pick and defenseman Jack Thompson to the Sharks. In return they received Anthony Duclair and a 2025 7th round draft round draft selection. First off, Anthony Duclair can post scoring opportunities through the circles and by crashing the net. He also has excellent puck movement skills. Now on defense he's a liability. Plain and simple. He'll do some good things but nothing that will make jump out your seat. Duclair this season has 16 goals, 11 assists and 27 points.
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ALERT: The Hurricanes traded a draft selection, Bunting and a mass of prospect players to the Penguins for Jake Guentzel. So Jake Guentzel will generate most of his scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot, inside the circles and by crashing the net. He'll open open the ice with excellent passes. Now on defense he'll use his stick to disrupt pass and scoring attempts. Occasionally he'll get physical on the forecheck and block shots by clogging lanes. By the way Guentzel won back to back Stanley Cups in 2016-2017. In 50 games played Jake Guentzel scored 22 goals, 30 assists and 52 total points.
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Thursday March 7th, 2024: Swayman's 28 saves helped lift the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs. Boston is 2-0 when versing the Maple Leafs this season and sit 2nd place in the Atlantic Division. In period 1 the Bruins were on a 5 on 3 power play and it ended with a Pastrnak snap shot goal from in the left circle, 1-0. The Bruins in one posted 9 shots on net while winning 33% of the face offs and outscored Toronto 1-0. Went 1 of 3 on the power play as well. Boston used good puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers weren't too bad ethier. Now they slacked on the man advantage and hits were hard to steer away from. Were insufficient in the face off circle and they had low on net. Defensively, they were physical on the forecheck and their goaltender made some nice saves. Now in the 2nd period Frederic secured the loose puck off Nyiander's turnovers and on solo fast break rifled a wrister, 2-0. Towards the end of this period the Bruins got on a power play off a Tavares high sticking minor and it set up a Geekie wrister, 3-1. Boston planted 12 shots on net and won 46% of the face offs. Turned it over 5 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Outscored Toronto 3-1. Defense blocked 7 shots and reeled in 14 hits. Tallied 2 takeaways. The Bruins entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Also most their scoring chances came inside the circles and by driving the net. Not to mention they won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now they struggled on the power play and hits were jarring. Turnovers also mounted. Defense had effective shot blocking and hits were bone crunching. Now despite giving up a goal, their net minder fought through screens and quality saves. Also, their penalty kill denied the power play. In period 3 Boston recorded 5 shots in net and won 39% of the face offs. Went 0 of 1 on the power play. Their defense recorded 9 hits and blocked 5 shots. That includes 4 takeaways. The Bruins were lacking puck movement and they had problems in the face off cirlce. They also posted low shots on net and couldn't execute on the power play. Don't forget the hits were hard to avoid. Luckily they had no turnovers. On the defensive side they had effective shot blocking and hits were powerful. Their penalty kill denied the man advantage. For their net minder he had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make the saves. Jake DeBrusk picked up 2 asissts, defense blocked 15 shots, snagged 46 hits and moved up to a 37-13-15 record.
The Maple Leafs faced the Bruins and got blown out 1-4. Toronto is standing 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and stumbled to a 7-3-0 record in ten games. The Maple Leafs put 7 shots on net and won 67% of the face offs. Turned it over 5 times. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 23 hits. Gained 3 takeaways. Toronto entered their zone by winning face off battles and delivered good passes. Now turnovers mounted and hits were unavoidable. They also put low shots on net. On defense their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and used some of their stick movement mixed in with solid defensive pressure to cause a few giveaways. Moving forward they want to cause more than 4 turnovers. Their penalty kill shutdown the power play too. In period 2 Toronto gained a power play off a Coyle high sticking minor and it led to a Marner wrister, 1-2. Toronto placed 12 shots on net and won 53% of the face offs with 4 giveaways. Went 1 for 3 on the man advantage as well. Defense blocked 2 shots and recorded 12 hits. Including 1 takeaway. The Maple Leafs were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. They generated scoring chances inside the circles and ambushed the net. They pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent constant traffic toward the net to block the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Turnovers were no where to be found ethier. Now hits were physical and and they lacked on the power play. Defensively, their goaltender had trouble seeing through screens and couldn't make the saves. At least they were able to use some of their stick movement and big hits to force turnovers. Let's not forget their penalty kill eliminated the power play. Toronto in the 3rd period fired 10 shots on net and won 69% of the face offs. Gave the puck over once and went 0.for 1 on the power play. Defense was able to block 3 shots and gained 10 hits. Including 0 takeaways. The Maple Leafs generated zone entries by winning face off battles and set each other up with solid passes. They posted their scoring opportunities inside the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the net. Also won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions going and sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight. Gained redirect attempts as well. Turnovers were a non factor too. Now avoiding hits was tough to do and they had problems on the power play. On defense their goaltender made a few good saves and their penalty kill stopped the power play. More importantly they denied zone opportunities due to quality hitting. Toronto ended 1 for 4 on the man advantage, defense earned 45 hits, turned it over 10 total times and fell to a 36-19-8 record.
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BREAKING: The Avalanche pick up Sean Walker after trading Johansson and a 1st round draft selection to the Flyers. They also received Casey Mittlestadt from the Sabres after giving up Byram. Now starting with Mittlestadt he creates scoring opportunities high in the slot, inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Excellent passer as well. For Sean Walker he generates various scoring chances. Also just like Mittlestadt he himself is a great assister. Although, Sean Walker doesn't score a lot but when he does it's effective. Defensively, they're both impactful and long term defenders. They're combined for 20 goals, 49 assists and 69 points.
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ON THE MOVE: The Golden Knights traded Miromonov and 2025 or 2026 1st round draft selection to the Flames. In return Vegas got Noah Hanifin. Noah Hanifin will earn various scoring opportunities and delivers quality passes. Keep note his passing game can really open up the ice. Defensively, Hanifin his physical on the forecheck. So far he posted 11 goals, 24 assists and 35 total points.
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BREAKING: The Golden Knights traded two draft picks to the Flames for Anthony Mantha. First off, Anthony Mantha can generate his scoring opportunities through the circles and by crashing the net. He also does a tremendous job of setting his teammates up with nice passes. He turns the puck over quiet a bit though. As far as defense goes he can be physical in the hit department. Not a hard hitter but enough to knock you around. Mantha this year has 20 goals, 14 assists and 34 total points.
Tuesday March 5th, 2024: The Jets in last night's meeting suffered a 3-4 loss against the Kraken. Winnipeg is sitting 2nd place in the Central Division and has 83 points on the year. The Jets through one placed 14 shots on net while winning 75% of the face offs and turned it over 3 times. Defense blocked 2 shots and recorded 9 hits. Earned 3 takeaways. Winnipeg entered their zone by winning face off battles and used good puck movement. They also created various scoring chances and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles. Sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. Now turnovers mounted. Defensively, they used their pressure to deny zone entries and hits were jarring. Their goaltender made a few good saves. Then in the 2nd period Winning forced a tie after Kyle Connor buried a wrister, 1-1. The Jets entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Also most their scoring chances came inside the circles. Rare turnovers too. Now they couldn't steer away from hits and slacked on the power play. Their defense was effective in the hit department and the goaltender made some nice saves. Fought through screens too but faced no redirect tries. The Jets in period gained zone entires by capitalizing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Now they secured low shots on net and turned it over. Hits were tough to stay away from and they struggled on the man advantage Defense clogged lanes and blocked shots. Hits were physical and their penalty kill restricted the power play. Too bad their penalty kill was Insufficient and their goaltender gave up goals. Especially late. Winnipeg blocked 12 shots while adding 22 hits, secured 7 takeaways, lost control of the puck 13 times and fell down to a 39-18-5 record.
The Kraken picked up a much needed 4-3 win against the Jets. Seattle is 6 points out of a playoff spot and sit 4th place in the wild card standings. The Kraken in period 1 broke the ice after Justin Schultz sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Seattle in one put 7 shots on net and won 25% of the face offs with 3 giveaways. Outscored Winnipeg 1-0 as well. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 17 hits. Gained 0 takeaways too. The Kraken had trouble inside the face off circle and and were struggling to make passes. More importantly they had low shots on net and hits were knocking them around. Luckily turnovers were low. Their defense had effective shot blocking and used hits to cause turnovers. During the 2nd period Seattle would be shorthanded off a Kartye tripping minor but that didn't stop Jared McCann from sinking a wrister, 2-1. The Seattle were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created various scoring chances and turnovers were non existent. They also pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Now hits were jarring. Their blockers denied shot attempts by closing off open lanes and hits were bone crunching. In period 3 a Seattle shit attempt redirected the puck off Tatar's stick and into the net, 3-3. After that, Seattle game t on a power play off a Stanley slashing minor and it ended with a Burakovsky wrister, 4-3. Seattle entered their zone by winning face off battles and set each other up with good passes. Turnovers were non existent but they put low shots on net and hits were effective. Defense blocked shots and diverted the puck before it touched the net. Also used big hits and good stick movement to cause turnovers. Goalie made some tremendous saves but kept allowing pucks to get past him. Seattle outscored Winnipeg 2-1 in period 3, blocked 20 shots with 34 hits, racked up 3, takeaways, turned it over 8 times and went up to a 28-23-11 record.
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BREAKING: The Panthers gave the Senators 2 NHL draft selections to get Tarasenko. The Senators will obtain 50% of Vladdy's salary. Now Tarasenko will generate his scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot, inside the circles and by cutting to the net. He can also pass the puck around. So the main issue to that Tarasenko has is lack of defensive ability. Tarasenko has 17 goals, 24 assists and 41 points.
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BREAKING: The Oilers in a three team trade got Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Ducks. Edmonton had to give up a 1st round draft selection. Now together Henrique and Carrick each create scoring chances high in the slot, through the circles and by cutting to the net. Excellent puck movers too because they know how to set their teammates up. Keep note though Sam Carrick this season alone hasn't assisted the puck all that well(3). he Defensively, they both use quality stick play to poke check pucks away and are physical. Together they've accounted for 10 goals, 27 assists and 53 points.
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BREAKING: The Devils have fired Head Coach Lindy Ruff. Keep note this ends his 4 year stint with the team. Travis Green will step in as interim So under Ruff the Devils are 8 points out of a playoff spot and sit 5th place in the Eastern Conference. More importantly they're rising 2 straight losses and are 14-15-2 at home. Including a 16-12-2 road record. Now on the season overall they are 30-27-4. They are also averaging 3.31 in goals per game. This team has no consistency to their game this year.
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Monday March 4th, 2024: MacKinnon scored 2 goals with 2 assists and it sent the Avalanche to a 5-0 shutout win against the Blackhawks. Colorado picked up 81 points and sit 3rd place in the Central Division. In period 1 Nathan MacKinnon rifled a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Later on Colorado's lead extended after a Jonathan Drouin wrister, 2-0. Colorado in one put 11 shots on net and won 42% of the face offs with 2 giveaways. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense blocked 2 shots and tallied 10 hits. Secured 2 takeaways as well. The Avalanche created zone entries by winning face off battles and fired excellent passes. They're scoring opportunities came inside the circles and by going to the net. Not to mention they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Also sent bodies at the cage to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect chances. Turnovers weren't an issue but hits were hard to avoid and they struggled on the power play. Defensively, their goaltender fought through screens and made critical saves to keep Chicago off the board. Their penalty kill restricted the power play. Then in the 2nd period Cale Makar blasted in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-0. Moments later Colorado's lead was pushed even further thanks to a Zach Parise wrister, 4-0. The Avalanche put 15 total shots on net while securing 46% of the face offs. Turned the puck over twice. Defense blocked 6 shots and gained 7 hits. Attached 2 takeaways too. Colorado showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Low turnovers too. They created most of their scoring opportunities inside the circles. They also sent traffic toward the cage to restrict the goaltenders vision and it led to redirect chances. Too bad the hits were unavoidable. On defense their blockers denied shot attempts and hits were physical. That includes their goaltender making a few good saves and the penalty kill stopped the power play. During the 3rd period Colorado gained a power play off a Donato slashing minor and it ended with a MacKinnon wrister, 5-0. Colorado posted 11 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Lost the puck once and went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 8 shots and reeled in 2 takeaways. Snagged 1 hit. The Avalanche were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created various scoring chances. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision, and possibly redirect shot attempts. They also had low turnovers and avoided hits. Were effecient on the power play. Defensively, their blockers were plugging lanes and denying shot attempts. The goaltender made quality pillar to post saves. Av's finished 1 of 2 on the power play, defense blocked 16 shots while recording 20 hits, Annunen secured 37 saves and moved up to a 38-20-5 record.
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Sunday March 3rd, 2024: Vejmelka secured 24 saves while Guenther picked up 3 points and the Coyotes snagged a 5-2 win over the Capitals. In period 1 Arizona broke the ice after Logan Cooley drained a snap shot goal, 1-0. Arizona in one put 11 total shots on net and won 58% of the face offs. Turned it over 6 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 5 hits. Including 0 takeaways. The Coyotes were using excellent puck movement and dominated in the face off circle to enter their zone. Created scoring chances high above the slot and through the circles. Also, kept their possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and sent traffic toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision with redirect attempts gained. Too bad they slacked on the power play and turned it over. Couldn't avoid hits and slacked on the man advantage. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts and the goaltender made quality saves. They were slightly physical on the forecheck as well. Then in period 2 the Coyotes gained a power play off a Sandin tripping minor and it led to a Jason Zucker snap shot goal, 2-0. Later on Kasselring fired a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-1. Arizona would extend their lead after a Kasselring holding minor put them in the power play and it allowed for a Guenther wrister, 4-1. Arizona planted 13 shots on net and won 56% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. Went 2 for 4 on the man advantage. As for the defense they blocked 1 shot and gained 5 hits. Acquired 3 takeaways. The Coyotes entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Also their scorimg chances came inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Rare turnovers too. Don't forget sent traffic toward the crease block the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect chances. Unfortunately, they struggling on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Defense had bone crunching hits and their goaltender made critical saves. Fought through a lot of screens too. More importantly their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Shifting to period 3 Nick Schmaltz late buried an empty net goal, 5-2. The Coyotes put 4 shots on net and won 54% of their face offs. Turned it over 3 times and went 0 of 2 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 5 shots and picked up 9 hits. Got 7 takeaways to go along. Arizona executed in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Kept turnovers in check but they put low shots on net and couldn't stay away from hits. Defensively, they used stick movement to break up pass attempts and caused a couple of turnovers. They also had effective shot blocking and hits were physical. Let's not forget about their goaltender who made made solid saves and the penalty kill stopped the power play. Arizona ended their day going 2 of 6 on man advantage, lost the puck 11 times, defense blocked 11 shots while adding 19 hits, secured 10 takeaways and improved to a 25-315 record.
The Capitals against the Coyotes got blown out 2-5. Washington is seven points out of playoff spot and sit 4th place in the wild card standings. Washington through one placed 7 total shots on net and won 41% of the face offs. Lost the puck 4 times and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked off 8 shots and added 12 hits. Secured 1 takeaway. The Capitals entered their zone by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers low. Unfortunately they put low shots on net and couldn't steer away from hits. They also lacked in the face off circle and struggled on the power play. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Don't forget they used their big hits to cause constant turnovers. Now the goaltender fought through screens and made the saves. During the 2nd period a Vejmelka tripping minor put Washington on the power play which ended with O'Brien's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Milano's stick and into the net, 1-2. By the way this penalty was by the goalie but it was served by Logan Cooley. The Capitals recorded 11 shots on net and won 43% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and went 1 for 4 on the power play. Defense blocked 9 shots and reeled in 5 hits. That includes 4 takeaways. Washington showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Their scoring opportunities came in the circles and operated efficiently to crash the net. Not to mention they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent bodies at the net to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers stayed low as well. Now on defense their shot blockers were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They were still effective in the hit department and their penalty kill restricted the power play. It's just unfortunate that their goaltender had trouble keeping the puck out the back of his net and couldn't fight through screens. Now in the 3rd Washington earned a power play off a Kesselring holding minor and set up an Anthony Mantha wrister, 2-4. This goal was scored 10 second into this period. The Caps posted 9 shots on net and won 45% of the face offs with 4 giveaways. Defense blocked 6 shots and gained 6 hits. Earned 3 takeaways. Washington gained zone entries by capitalizing in the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum. Here's the thing though......they had low shots on net and couldn't pass the puck. They also struggled on the power at after going 1 of 3. Their defense blocked shots by plugging lanes and hits were jarring. Their penalty kill eliminated the power play yet the goaltender had issues making saves. He couldn't keep the puck out of his net ethier. Washington finished 2 for 7 on the power play, gave the puck up 10 times, defense blocked 24 shots with 23 hits, earned 8 takeaways and dropped down to a 28-23-9 record.
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Tuesday February 27th, 2024: Brossoit's 36 saves helped lift the Jets to a 4-2 Victory, over the Blues. Winnipeg won 4 in a row and moved to a 21-7-2 record at home. The Jets broke the ice in period 1 after Sean Monahan drained a slap shot goal, After that, the Jets lead extended thanks to a Dillon snap shot goal, 2-0. Later on Winnipeg would find the back of the net once more after Kyle Connor buried a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-1. Winnipeg put 13 shots in net while winning 26% of the face offs and turned it over 3 times. Defense blocked 10 shots and tallied 12 hits. Including 2 takeaways. Winnipeg entered their zone by dishing good passes and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. They created most of their scoring chances high in the slot and through the circles. Also sent traffic toward the net to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were limited. Unfortunately, hits were jarring and they struggled in the face off circle. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it touched the net and knocked the Blues around with big hits. Now despite giving up a goal, their goaltender fought through screens and made quality saves. The Stars ended period 2 by posting 13 shots on net and won 37% of the face offs with 3 giveaways. Went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 10 shots and reeled in 3 takeaways. Attached 8 hits. Dallas utilized excellent puck transition which helped them enter the zone and kept turnovers to a low. Acquired scoring opportunities above the circles and by crashing the net. Sent traffic at the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and gained redirect tries. Hits were avoided. Now they slacked on the man advantage and couldn't score. More importantly they lacked in the face off circle. The defense used hits to slowdown St. Louis and their goaltender made some nice saves. Despite allowing a goal. Also their penalty kill restricted the power play. Shifting to period 3 Winnipeg added the dagger after Alex Iafallo blasted a backhanded goal, 4-2. Winnipeg put 7 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs with 1 turnover. Outscored the Blues 1-0. Defense blocked 7 shots and picked up 1 takeaway. Earned 5 hits. The Jets had low shots on net and struggled in the face off circle. Were insufficient on the power play too. Although, they kept turnovers in check and stayed away from hits. Now on defense their shot blockers deflected pucks before it touched the crease and hits were slowing down the Blues. Excellent goaltending because he fought through screens made solid saves. Don't forget their penalty kill restricted the power play. Jets blocked 17 shots with 25 hits, secured 7 takeaways and moved up to a 37-15-5 record.
The Blues in last night's meeting went down 2-4 loss against the Jets. St. Louis 6 points out of playoff spot and lost 2 straight. In period 1 Pavel Buchnevich buried a backhanded goal, 1-2. The Blues placed 12 shots in net and won 73% of the face offs with 0 giveaways. Got outscored 3-1 as well. Defense blocked 6 shots and added 7 hits. That includes 2 takeaways. St. Louis pushed the puck in their zone by dominating in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. The Blues generated majority of their scoring opportunities by going to the net and kept turnovers to a minimum. Not to mention they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent traffic at the crease to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight and picked up redirect chances. Their defense had effective shot blocking and hits were physical. Too bad their goaltender couldn't fight through screens nor make the saves. Moving to the midway mark of period 2 the Blues would inch within one after Brandon Saad rifled a wrister, 2-3. St. Louis posted 15 total shots on net and won 62% of the face offs. Turned it over 3 times and were 0 of 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and got 4 hits to go along. Acquired 0 takeaways. The Blues executed in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also created scoring chances in the circles and by going to the net. Not to mention they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Now they couldn't get away from the hits and were insufficient on the power play. Defensively, their shot blockers denied attempts by plugging open lanes. Penalty kill shutdown the power play and the goaltender made nice saves. The Blues in the 3rd recorded 11 shots on net and won 61% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Defense acquired 4 hits and tallied 1 takeaway. Blocked 3 shots. St. Louis gained zone entries by winning face off battles and set each other up with quality passes. They also created various scoring chances. Can't exclude their ability to send traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Hardly turned the puck over. On defense their goaltender was struggling to make saves but their penalty kill took away the power play. Blues blocked 15 shots while talking 15 hits, lost the puck 4 times and dropped down to a 30-26-2 record.
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BREAKING: Chris Tanev is heading to the Stars in a three team trade. This deal involved the Flames, Devils and Flames. So Chris Tanev doesn't score a lot of goals but he does the next best thing which is finding his teammates with effective passes. Defense is where he makes a living. He uses excellent stick movement to poke away pucks and blocks shots. Tanev this year has 1 goal, 13 assists and 14 total points.
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BREAKING: The Rangers ink Brodzinski to a new 2 year deal with the team. Now Brodzinski can generate quality scoring chances in the middle of the slot and through the circles. Occasionally, he'll drive the net. He's also one of the leagues best defensive forwards. He's vital to this Rangers team. With that being said....Brodzinski hasn't been scoring a lot of goals this year. Brodzinski this year has 4 goals, 11 assists and 15 total points.
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Monday February 26th, 2024: The Stars in Overtime lose 2-3 to the Islanders. Dallas dropped to a 17-8-4 record at home and sit 1st place in the Central Division. The Stars in one put 12 shots on net and won 61% of the face offs. Turned it over 7 times as well. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 1 takeaway. Gained 5 hits. Dallas executed in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to open the ice. They also created various scoring chances. Not to mention they sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Now they turned it over and couldn't get away from the hits. Were struggling to score. Defensively, their shot blockers denied attempts by plugging open lanes and hits were slightly effective Penalty kill shutdown the power play and the goaltender made nice saves. Despite giving up a goal. During the 2nd period Dallas gained a power play off a Pulock interference minor and it ended with a Matt Duchene snap shot goal, 1-1. Later on Dallas forced another tie after a stankoven wrister, 2-2. Dallas through 2 posted 9 shots on net and won 51% of their face offs with 1 giveaway. Went 1 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 4 shots and recorded 11 hits. 2 takeaways to go along. The Stars earned their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Turnovers were better protected they capitalized on the power play. Too bad they had low shots on net and the hits were slowing them down. Defense was dominant during the hitting portion of this game and their penalty kill restricted the power play. In the 3rd period Dallas reeled in 9 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs with 3 giveaways. Defense blocked 6 shots and secured 11 hits. Had 2 takeaways too. The Stars entered their zone by winning face off battles and dished out good passes. Rare turnovers too but they encountered low shots on goal. On the defensive side their shot blockers found ways to plug lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Penalty kill kept the power play in check. In Overtime the Stars attached 1 shot on net and won 51% of of the face offs. 0 turnovers too. Including 0 takeaways and 1 hits. Dallas added 27 hits with 19 blocked shots, turned it over 11 times and dropped off to a 35-16-9 record.
The Islanders in Overtime knock off the Stars 3-2. New York is seven points out of a playoff spot and sit 5th place in the wild card standings. Now in period 1 the Isles broke the ice after Pulock drained snap shot goal, 1-0. The Islanders in the first 20 minutes placed 10 shots on net while winning 38% of the face offs and lost the puck once. Went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Secured 9 shot blocks and added 11 hits. Earned 4 takeaways to go along. New York gained zone entries by delivering solid passes and kept turnovers low. Generated various scoring chances and won puck battles along the board to keep possessions alive. Hits were a bit jarring and they lacked on the power play. They also struggled in the face off circle. On defense they utilized good stick play and big hits to cause turnovers. They had effective shot blocking and their penalty kill slowdown the power play. Then during period 2 the Isles would regain the lead after McLean rifled a slap shot goal, 2-1. New York placed 13 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs with 1 turnover. Went 0 for 1 on the power play as well. The defense picked up 9 hits and blocked 9 shots. Snagged 1 takeaway. The Islanders showed dominance in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and fired good passes. Their scoring chances came in the circles and by crashing the net. More importantly they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Sent bodies at the net to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers stayed low as well. Now on defense their shot blockers were able to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They were still effective in the hit department and their net-minders made solid saves even after allowing a goal. Unfortunately, their penalty kill couldn't slowdown the power play. New York planted 4 shots on net and won 49% of the face offs and lost the puck once. Went 0 for 1 on the power play. The defense tallied 14 hits and acquired 8 shot blocks. 3 takeaways as well. The Islanders capitalized in the face off circle and used excellent puck movement to enter their zone. Turnovers were of course were limited. Now they slacked on the man advantage and hits were bone crunching. To make matters worse they had low shots on net. Their defense blocked shots by closing off lanes and hits were constructive. Goaltender kept pucks out the net. In conclusion, Bo Horvat in Overtime sunk a snap shot goal, 3-2. New York put 1 shot on goal and won 48% of the face offs. Lost control of the puck 0 times and outscored Dallas 1-0. The defense had 0 shot blocks and snagged 1 hit. 0 takeaways. Sorokin made 30 saves, Pulock picked up 2 points, they turned it over 3 times, blocked 26 shots with 34 hits added, 8 takeaways and improved to a 24-20-4 record.
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Sunday February 25th, 2024: Bryan Rust collected a 2 goals with 1 assist and it sent the Penguins to a 7-6 Victory, over the Flyers. Pittsburgh won 2 in straight and sit 5th place in the wild card standings. Keep note the Penguins are 8 points out of playoff spot. Now in period 1 the Penguins forced a tie after Sidney Crosby buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. After that, a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Bryan Rust's stick and into the net, 2-1. This would be the Penguins first lead. The Penguins through one placed 12 total shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Coughed the puck up twice. The defense recorded 12 hits and blocked 3 shots. That includes 2 takeaways. Pittsburgh gained zone entries by executing in the face off circle and dished out good passes. They also created scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot, inside the circles and by crashing the net. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Not to mention they pinched along the wall after leaving the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Turnovers were held in check. Unfortunately, they couldn't stay away from hits. Now for the defense they were physical on the forecheck and their goaltender made a few good saves. In the 2nd period Pittsburgh gained a power play off a Sanheim tripping minor and it ended with a Bryan Rust snap shot goal, 3-2. Few possesions later a Deslauriers roughing minor put the Penguins back on a power play and it led to Bemstrom wrister thus going up 4-2. The Penguins recorded 11 shots on net while winning 45% of the face offs and turned it over 5 times. Went 2 for 4 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 6 shots and utilized 4 hits. The Penguins created zone chances by winning face off battles and delivered quality passes. Also generated scoring opportunities high in the slot, through the circles and from sharp angles. By the way they created their sharp shooting angles from alongside the crease. Crashed the net effectively as well. Pittsburgh also found ways to avoid hits and capitalized on the power play. The defense had effective shot blocking by closing off open lanes and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Now their goaltender was struggling to make saves and couldn't see through most of the screens. Now in the 3rd period Pittsburgh extended their lead by one after O'Connor rifled a wrister, 5-4. Afterwards, Rakell ripped a wrist shot goal, 6-4. Pittsburgh put 11 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Lost control of the puck once. Defense blocked 3 shots and picked up 3 hits. That includes 4 takeaways. The Penguins gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created various scoring chances. They would also send constant traffic at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision amd snagged redirect attempts. Turnovers were minimized and hits were avoided. On defense their shot blockers were plugging lanes and diverted the puck before it could reach the net. More importantly their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Unfortunately, their goaltender had problems making the late saves. Crosby secured 3 assists with 1 goal, secured 19 hits while blocking 19 shots, turned it over 8 times, and bounced up to a 26-21-8 win/loss record.
Sanheim and Forester scored 2 goals each but the Flyers still went down 6-7 against the Penguins. Philadelphia lost 2 in a row and stand 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the 1st period the Flyers would break the ice after Travis Konecny sunk a wrister, 1-0. The Flyers in one put 8 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and got outscored 2-1. Defense e blocked 10 shots and tallied 8 hits. Got 2 takeaways to go along. Philadelphia generated zone chances by winning face off battles and kept turnovers low but they had poor puck movement and put low shots on net. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by clogging open lanes and hits were jarring. Although, their goaltender had having trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. Shifting to the 2nd period Forester drilled a wrist shot goal, 2-2. Thereafter, period 2 Sanheim off the face off drained a slap shot goal, 3-4. Following that score, Philadelphia would be shorthanded due to a Sanheim interference minor but that didn't stop Laughton from sinking a wrister, 4-4. Philly posted 9 shots on net and won 54% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Went 0 for 2 on the power play as well. Defense blocked 8 shots and added 4 hits. Snagged 2 takeaways to go along. Now Philly entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and used tremendous puck movement. Rare turnovers as well. Too bad they put low shots on goal and slacked on the power play. Now when Philadelphia did enter their zone they would create some of their scoring chances high in the slot, above the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions alongside the crease. Sent some traffic to block the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect opportunities. They steered away from hits. Defensively, their shot blockers fended off pucks before it could touch the net. Philly would use some of theor stick play to force constant turnovers. As for the goaltender he was still having trouble making saves and couldn't fight through screens. To make matters worse their penalty kill was insufficient. Heading to period 3 Philly would come within one as York sunk a snap shot goal, 5-6. Eventually, Philly would earn a power play off a Crosby tripping minor and it allowed Forester to ring in a wrister, 6-7. Philadelphia planted 6 total shots on net and won 52% of the face offs with 0 giveaways. Went 1 of 3 on the power play and got outscored 3-2. Defense blocked 6 shots and secured 4 hits. They earned 0 takeaways too. The Flyers pushed the puck in their zone by doing a fantastic job in the face off circle and opened the ice with solid passes. Hardly turned it over and stayed clear of the hits. Yet they lacked on the man advantage and had low shots on net. Defensively, they got shot blockers to clog open lanes and deflected pucks before it could touch the net. As for their goaltender he let way too many pucks to get past him and still couldn't fight through screens. The Flyers are 16-9-5 on the road, finished 1 of 5 on the power play, turned it over 3 times and sunk to a 30-22-7 record.
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Saturday February 24th, 2024: The Blues got routed by the Red Wings after losing 1-6. The Blues are 2 points out of a playoff spot and sit 3rd place in the wild card standings. St. Louis in the first 20 minutes put 8 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Went 0 for 1 on the power play and got outscored 4-0. By the way their starting goaltender Jordan Binnington was replaced by Hofer after allowing 4 goals on 14 shots. Defense blocked 5 shots and tallied 7 hits. Including 1 takeaway. The Blues were able to enter their zone by winning face off battles and set opened the ice with good passes. No turnovers ethier. Unfortunately, hits slowing them down and they had low shots on net. Insufficient on the man advantage as well. Defense got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it could reach the net and hits were constructive. Their penalty kill couldn't stop the power play and the goaltender was struggling to make saves. More importantly he couldn't fight through screens. During period 2 St. Louis inched within three after Bolduc rifled a wrister, 1-4. St. Louis recorded 5 total shots and won 38% of the face offs. Turned it over 3 times. Defense blocked 7 shots and added 10 hits. Secured 1 takeaway to go along. St. Louis had trouble executing in the face off circle and delivered poor passes. They also put low shots on net and hits were pushing them around. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by clogging the lanes and stayed physical in the hit department. Their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Unfortunately, their goaltender was struggling to make saves. St. Louis in during the 3rd had 10 shots on net while winning 49% of their face offs and coughed the puck up twice. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. So the defense had 1 blocked shots and snagged 4 hits. Along with 0 takeaways. The Blues gained zone entries by executing in the face off circle and fired quality passes. As far as scoring opportunities go.....St. Louis put variety of pucks on net from almost everywhere on the ice. They also sent traffic to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect chances. Turnovers were no where to be found and used excellent puck movement. Too bad they slacked on the power play and hits were bone crunching. To be honest they couldn't score. Plain and simple. Defensively, their net-minders in this period alone denied the puck from going in but throughout the entire game St. Louis had issues. St. Louis ended their day going 1 for 3 on the power play, earned 20 hits with 13 blocked shots, backup goalie allowed 2 goals while gaining 18 saves and fell off to a 30-25-2 record.
DeBrincat scored twice with 1 assist added and the Red Wings pick up a 6-1 blowout win over the Blues. Detroit is standing in that 1st place wild card spot and won 4 in a row. In period 1 the Red Wings would break the ice after Patrick Kane off a Gostisbphere and DeBrincat pass fired a slap shot goal, 1-0. After that, Detroit extended their lead thanks to a Rasmussen wrister, 2-0. Later on the Red Wings lead went up even further as Robby Fabbri drilled a wrist shot goal, 3-0. It doesn't stop there....the Red Wings would gain a power play off a Binnington tripping minor which was served by Walker and it ended with a DeBrincat snap shot goal thus going up 4-0. Detroit placed 12 shots on net while winning 50% of their face offs and turned it over 3 times. Went 1 of 1 on the power play. Defense racked up 6 hits and blocked 2 shots. Earned 1 takeaway to go along. The Red Wings gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. They also left the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. That includes a lot of traffic to block to goaltenders vision. Not to mention they created scoring chances inside the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the net. Turnovers were low and they executed on the power play but hits were effective. On the defensive side their goalttender made a couple of good saves and the hits were jarring. Then during the late stages of the 3rd period the Red Wings would add on to their lead after JT Compher drained a wrister, 5-1. This would be Compher's 3rd goal in his last 5 games. His 14th on the year. Now a few possesions later Patrick Kane delivered a cross ice pass to DeBrincat who blasted a snap shot goal, 6-1. The Red Wings posted 9 shots on net and won 60% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. Went 0 of 2 on the power play. Their defense blocked 1 shot and secured 10 hits. Got 0 takeaways as well. Detroit entered their zone by doing a great job in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Turnovers were held in check as well. Look, I get Detroit scored twice but they still had low shots on net and hits were draining. Were poor on the power play too. On defense their goaltender gave up a goal but he still made a few good saves. Also they physical on the forecheck and their center ice pressure denied zone opportunities. Detroit in final period blasted 11 total shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice. The Red Wings pushed the puck in their zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and used quality passes to open the shooting lanes. They also generated scoring opportunities high in the slot and drove the net effectively. Also sent bodies toward the crease to close off the goaltenders vision and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Hardly turned it over and stayed away from big hits. They just couldn't put the puck in the back of the net. Now for the defense they had a goaltender that made a lot of quality saves. Red Wings finished 1 for 3 on the power play with 7 giveaways, blocked 6 shots while adding 23 hits, Lyon made 22 total saves and moved up to a 31-20-6 record.
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Friday February 23rd, 2024: The Blue Jackets lose a tight one after going down 1-2 when facing the Sabres. Columbus 4-5-1 through their past ten games and are sitting 10 place in the wild card standings. So period 1 a Buffalo penalty would put the Blue Jackets on a power play as it ended with teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Voronkov's stick and into the net, 1-0. Columbus in one put 12 shots in net and won 38% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 4 hits. Including 1 takeaway. The Blue Jackets were entering their zone by dishing out solid passes and kept turnovers to a minimum. They also left the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Scoring opportunities were generated through the circles and by cutting to the net. Can't exclude their ability to send traffic at the net to limit the goaltenders eyesight and secured redirect chances. Went 1 of 2 on the power play and couldn't stay away from hits. Not to mention they slacked in the face off circle. Their defense got shot blockers to deny attempts and their goaltender made nice saves depsite a goal being given up. Columbus put 8 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs with 2 giveaways. Defense blocked 11 shots and tallied 2 takeaways. Earned 1 hit as well. The Blue Jackets were struggling to gain entries in their zone and lacked face off wins. Poor puck movement and were insufficient on the power play. To make matters worse they had low shots on net. Luckily they kept turnovere to a minimum. On defense their penalty kill turned away the power play and shot blockers were able to plug the lanes. Goaltender had issues making stops. Blue Jackets in period 3 tallied 7 shots on net and won 46% of the face offs. Including 1 turnover and went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense gained 4 hits and blocked 1 shot. Columbus gained zone entries by winning face off bouts and made some nice passes but they put low shots totals on net. Luckily giveaways were kept in check and hits were avoided. Doesn't help that their goaltender gave up a critical goal late in the game. The Blue Jackets blocked 12 shots while adding 9 hits, Tarasov gained 35 saves, went 1 for 3 on the man advantage, secured 5 takeaways, are sitting 10 games under 500 and dropped down to a 18-28-10 record.
Clifton broke a late tie by scoring his first goal in almost a year and it led the Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets. Buffalo is sitting 7th place and happens to be 9 points out of a playoff spot. In period 1 the Sabres would force a tie Girgenson sunk a wrister, 1-1. Buffalo placed 16 shots in net and won 64% of the face offs while giving the puck away 0 times. Were 0 of 2 on the power play as well. Defense blocked 5 shots and secured 7 hits. That includes 2 takeaways. The Sabres gained entry in their zone by executing in the face off circle and opened the ice with excellent passes. More importantly they created scoring chances inside the circles and sent traffic to block the goaltenders vision. Earned a few redirect attempts as well. Turnovers were a non factor and they avoided hits but Buffalo struggled on the power play. Defensively, their shot blockers denied attempts by clogging the open lane and hits were jarring. Also despite giving up a goal, the net minder made a lot of quality saves. The Sabres in the 2nd period planted 12 shots on net and won 68% of the face offs. Lost the puck 0 times. Buffalo opened their shooting lanes with quality passes and entered the zone by winning face off battles. Turnovers stayed low and the hits weren't bothering them. Now they slacked on the power play after going 0 for 2 and scoring goals was an issue. Speaking of goals....Buffalo created scoring chances high in the slot, through the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Continued to send traffic at the net to block the goaltenders vision and gained redirect opportunities. On defense their blockers denied shot attempts and their goaltender made solid saves. Approaching the halfway mark of period 3 Clifton would rifle in a slap shot goal, 2-1. Buffalo recorded 8 total shots and won 53% of the face offs. Were 0 for 1 on the man advantage and gave the puck up once. Defense blocked 4 shots and dialed 0 hits. 1 takeaway to go along. The Sabres earned zone entries by executing in the face off circle and delivered quality passes. Turnovers were still a non factor and hits were avoidable but they had low shots on net and struggled on the power play. Now on defense they did a great job of keeping the Blue Jackets out their zone with consistent pressure. Buffalo's win streak moved to 2 in a row, blocked 12 shots with 10 hits, turned it over once, are two games beneath 500 and bounced up to a 26-27-4 record.
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Thursday February 22nd, 2024: McMichael scores twice and it sent the Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Lightning. Washington is sitting 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and are 5 points out of a playoff spot. In the 1st period Washington would strike first after Aube Kubel inside the right circle sunk a backhanded goal, 1-0. Few possesions later the Caps lead would extend after McMichael buried a wrister, 2-0. The Capitals through one put 8 shots on net and won 68% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 6 shots and gained 10 hits. Had 0 takeaways. Washington entered their zone by winning face off battles and set each other up with excellent passes. Great puck protection to go along. Now despite scoring twice, the Capitals weren't putting a lot shots on net but when they did it was by crease. Not to mention they got some traffic toward the crease and gained redirect attempts. Hits were slowing them down as well. Defensively, their goaltender made solid saves and the shot blockers denied attempts. Physical on the forecheck and their penalty limited the power play. Shifting to period 2 Washington would push their lead by two after Anthony Mantha drained a snap shot goal, 3-1. Washington placed 11 total shots on net and won 56% of the face offs and lost control of the puck once. Were 0 for 2 on the man advantage as well. Defense blocked 1 shot and snagged 6 hits. That includes 2 takeaways. The Capitals continued to execute in the face off circle and made good passes which helped them enter their zone. They also created scoring chances high in the slot and inside the circles. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Giveaways stayed low but hits were still jarring and their power play was insufficient. For the defense their penalty kill denied the power play and hits were effective. So the Capitals in the 3rd period regained their lead after Sandin sunk a wrister, 4-3. Eventually, Washington added the ultimate dagger after McMichael rifled an empty net goal, 5-3. The Capitals recorded 5 total shots on net and snagged 56% inside the face off circle. Turned it over once and were 0 of 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and fired 4 hits. Had 1 takeaway to go along. Washington found ways to enter their zone after capitalizing in the face off circle and dropped off good passes. Of course turnovers were limited. Look, despite scoring twice they put low shots totals on net. Now they also slacked on the power play and hits were effecting them. The defense had shot blockers clogging the lane and diverted the puck before it could reach the net. However, their goaltender in this period alone struggled to make saves. T.J. Oshie left the game due to a non contact injury, has 60 points in the season, finished 0 for 4 on the power play with 3 giveaways added, won 3 in a row and improved 26-21-8 record.
The Lightning during last night's meeting took a 3-5 loss against the Capitals. Tampa Bay is standing in that 2nd place wild card spot and lost 3 straight. Tampa Bay in one put 10 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs with 2 giveaways. Went 0 for 1 on the power play too. Defense earned 4 blocked shots and tallied 7 hits. Including 0 takeaways. The Lightning gained zone entries by delivering quality passes and kept turnovers to a minimum. Generated their scoring opportunities by crashing the net. Also sent traffic to block the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Unfortunately, they were lacking in the face off circle and hits were jarring. Defense was effective in the hit department and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. During the 2nd period Tampa Bay would chip into the Capitals lead thanks to Hagel rifling in a wrister, 1-2. Tampa Bay posted 8 total shots on net and won 43% of their face offs. Turned the puck over 4 times and went 0 of 1 on the power play. Their defense blocked 6 shots and secured 2 takeaways. Mounted 7 hits. The Lightning gained entry in their zone by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. Turnovers weren't bad either. Here's the thing though.....they had low shots on net and hits were hurting them. The defense had effective shot blocking by closing off shooting lanes and hits were bone crunching. Goaltender was still having trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. Moving to period 3 the Lightning would inch within one after Nick Paul drilled a wrist shot goal, 2-3. Thereafter, Tampa Bay would tie the game after Tyler Motte fired a wrister, 3-3. Keep note they trailed 1-3 before stages a comeback. The Lightning in the 3rd racked up 13 shots in net and won 43% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense added 5 hits and blocked 3 shots. Tossed in 1 takeaway. Tampa Bay generated zone opportunities by showing tremendous execution in the face off circle and fired solid passes. They also left the blue line and pushed forward deep in their offensive zone to play the puck. Had terrific puck protection and stayed away from hits. Were poor on the power play and couldn't score late. Defense blocked a few shots after plugging the shooting lanes and hits were punishing. Let's not forget their penalty kill denied the power play. It's just unfortunate that their goaltender couldn't keep pucks out the back of the net. Tampa Bay went 0 for 3 on the man advantage, secured 19 hits while blocking 13 shots, gained 9 turnovers and dropped down to a 30-23-5 record.
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Auston Matthews scored his 49th goal of the season and the Maple Leafs pick up a 4-2 win over the Blues. Toronto is standing 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and won 4 consecutive games. The Maple Leafs through one placed 6 total shots on net and won 63% of the face offs. That inckudes 3 giveaways. Defense added 11 hits and blocked 6 shots. 2 takeaways as well. Toronto capitalized in the face off circle and made nice passes to enter their zone. Turnovers were minimized but they had low shots on net and hits were jarring. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by clogging lanes and were physical in the hit department. Then 22 seconds into the 2nd period Knies would bury a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Tornado capped off period 2 by putting 11 shots on net and won 57% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and went 0 of 1 on the power play. Defense secured 11 blocked shots and snagged 4 hits. Earned 6 takeaways as well. The Maple Leafs gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created scoring chances from high in the slot and through the circles. At times they crashed the net. Turnovers were minimized but struggled on the power play and hits were unavoidable. On defense their shot blockers plugged lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They also used good stick movement that resulted into turnovers. It's just unfortunate that their penalty kill couldn't slowdown the power play. So 45 seconds into the 3rd period Toronto would gain a power play off a Kyrou high sticking minor and it allowed for an Auston Matthews snap shot goal, 2-1. Later on Toronto would be shorthanded off a Knies hooking minor but that didn't stop Nyiander from rifling in a wrister thus going up 3-1. To conclude this bout McMann retrieved the puck and delivered an empty net goal, 4-2. Toronto recorded 9 shots on net and won 49% of the face offs with 0 giveaways. During this period alone they went 1 for 1 on the man advantage. The Maple Leafs earned zone entries by winning face off bouts and fed each other with good passes. Protected the puck and created a few scoring opportunities by cutting to the net. Also sent a little traffic to limit to goaltender vision. Although, they weren't putting a lot of pucks on net and hits were hard to stay away from. Were effecient on the power play during this period. Defense had effective shot blockers who could close off open lanes and hits were constructive. Along with excellent stick play because it disrupted the Blues pass and scoring attempts. With that being said......their penalty kill stopped the power play. Toronto finished 1 of 2 on the power play, lost the puck 5 times, earned 25 hits and moved up to a 30-16-8 record.
The Blues losing streak extends to 2 in a row after suffering a 2-4 loss against the Maple Leafs. St. Louis is sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot and lost 2 in a row. St. Louis in one put 6 shots on net while winning 38% of their face offs and turned it over 3 times. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 8 hits. Secured 2 takeaways. The Blues offense had low shots on goal and struggled in the face off circle. Poor passing to go along. Luckily turnovers were hidden. Their defense got blockers to fend off pucks before it could reach the net and hits were punishing. Now during the late stages of period 2 St. Louis gained a power play off a Reaves tripping minor and it ended with Saad sinking a wrister, 1-1. St. Louis posted 7 shots on net with 5 giveaways and won 42% of the face offs. In this period they went 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 1 shot and acquired 6 hits. Including 3 takeaways. The Blues did a much better job of entering their zone because they won face off battles and dished out quality passes. Did well on the power play. They just had low shots on goal and turnovers mounted. Defense stayed physical in the hit department and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Heading to period 3 St. Louis would would inch within one after Krug blasted a wrist shot goal, 2-3. Blues attached 8 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. Turned it over once and went 0 of 1 on the man advantage. The defense blocked 2 shots and recorded 2 takeaways. 5 hits as well. The Blues got in their zone by executing in the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum but they slacked on passes and put low shots on net. Defensively, they were physical yet their goaltender was struggling to fight through screens and couldn't make saves. Blues went 1 for 2 on the man advantage, gained 19 hits, blocked 7 shots, turned it over 9 times and fell to a 29-24-2 record.
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Sunday February 18th, 2024: The Islanders in Overtime suffered a gut wrenching 5-6 loss against the Rangers. New York is 4 points out of playoff spot and sit 4th place in the wild card standings. The Islanders in period 1 forced a tie after Brock Nelson sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Few possessions later Bo Horvat delivered a snap shot goal, 2-1. This would the Islanders first lead. Fourteen seconds later the Islanders would be on a power play off a Lafrenier tripping minor which ended with a teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Barzal's stick and into the net, 3-1. The Isles through one placed 16 shots on net and won 70% of the face offs. Gave the puck away twice and were 1 of 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 5 shots and added 12 hits. Earned 3 takeaways. The Islanders were able to enter their zone by delivering good passes and won face off battles. Kept turnovers low and executed on the power play. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Yet hits were slightly effective. They also created scoring opportunities inside the circles and by driving the net. On defense they got their shot blockers to plug lanes and deflected the puck before it touched the net. Hits were jarring and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Shifting to the 2nd period the Islanders would earn a power play off a Chris Kreider hooking minor and it led to an Anders Lee wrister, 4-1. The Isles in the 2nd placed 16 total shots on net while winning 74% of the face offs. Turned it over 0 times and were 1 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 5 hits. That inckides 3 takeaways. New York generated zone entries by capitalizing in the face off circle and passed the puck extremely well. They created scoring opportunities inside the circles, high in the slot and by cutting to the net. Continued to send bodies at the net to distract the goaltenders eyesight and during this period alone they did great on the power play. Too bad they couldn't avoid hits. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by clogging open lanes and hits were bone crunching. Goaltender on the other hand needs to do a better job of keeping the puck out the net and isn't seeing much due to the screens. Let's not forget their penalty kill wasn't as effective at stopping the power play. Now in period 3 The Isles entered their off excellent face off wins and set each other up with good passes but they had low shots on net. Hits knocked them around too. Luckily giveaways were limited. Their defense got shit blockers to plug lanes but their goaltender couldn't make critical saves. In OT New York had 0 shots on net and 68% of their face offs with 0 giveaways. 0 shot blocks and 1 hit. 0 takeaways to go along. New York finished 2 for 2 on the power play, blocked 20 shots, lost the puck 5 times, earned 20 hits and dropped down to a 22-18-14 record.
The Rangers rallied from a couple of two goal deficits knock off the Islanders in Overtime 6-5. New York is 2-0 when facing the Isles in a stadium series and won 7 straight games. During period 1 Gustavsson 1:28 in buried a slap shot goal, 1-0. Rangers in one put 7 shots in net and won 25% of the face offs. Turned it over 3 times and were 0 of 1 on the power play. Defense forced 12 hits and blocked 5 shots. Including 1 takeaway. New York struggled in the face off circle and put low shots on net. Couldn't avoid hits and slacked on the power play. Turnovers were low and passed the puck well. Defense had effective shot blockers and hits were physical. During period 2 New York would earn a power play off a Lee slashing minor as Trockcheck's shot attempt redirected the puck off Panarin stick and into the net, 2-4. Later on New York came within one thanks to a Trocheck wrister, 3-4. New York ended period 2 by putting 11 shots on net and won 25% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice and were a total 1 of 1 on the power play but throughout the entire game a total 1 for 2. Defense blocked 2 shots and gained 15 hits. Got 4 takeaways to go along. The Rangers gained entry in ther zone by delivering quality passes and puck battles along the board to keep possessions alive. New York earned their scoring chances from high in the slot, in the circles and by ambushing the net. Also got a lot of traffic to takeaway the goaltenders vision and earned redirect attempts. Not to mention in this period alone they capitalized on the power play. Turnovers were held in check too. Now hits were unavoidable and they continued their struggles in the face off circle. Defense remained sharp in the hit department and their penalty kill struggled to restrict the power play. Their goalie wasn't making any saves and hardly made saves. In period 3 the Rangers earned a power play off a Barzal hooking minor which ended with teammates shot attempt redirecting the puck off Krieder's stick and into the net, 4-5. After that, a Mayfield tripping minor put New York on the power play and it led to a Zibanejad slap shot goal, 5-5. The Rangers entered their zone by using excellent puck movement. Scoring chances were created through the circles and ambushed the net. Sent traffic to limit the goaltenders eyes and secured redirect chances. Turnovers were a non factor and hits were avoided. Effective in the power play too. In the end, during Overtime Panarin would bury a game winning wrister, 6-5. In OT New York posted 2 total shots on net and won 31% of the face offs. Rangers went 3 of 5 on the man advantage, turned it over 4 times, had 6 takeaways, Shesterkin made 36 saves and bounced up to a 36-16-3 record.
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Saturday February 18th, 2024: The Oilers in Overtime knock off the Stars 5-4. Edmonton is 7-3-0 in ten games and sit 3rd place in the Pacific Division. Edmonton put 6 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs. Turned it over 3 times and were 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense blocked 9 shots and added 9 hits. Including 5 takeaways. The Oilers were struggling in the face off circle and secured low shot totals. Poor passing and hits were slowing them down. Along with an insufficient power play. Defensively, they used their stick movement to cause a couple turnovers and hits hits were jarring. More importantly their block is denied shot attempts. Goaltender didn't face a lot of shots but when they did it was by fighting through screens and making the save. Penalty kill shutdown the power play. Shifting to the 2nd period the Oilers found a way to tie it after Bouchard buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Eventually, Edmonton forced another tie after McDavid's shot attempt redirected the puck off Perry's stick and into the net, 2-2. Late in the period Edmonton was shorthanded off a Perry holding minor but that didn't stop Ryan Nugent Hopkins from sinking a snap shot goal, 3-2. This the Oilers first lead. Edmonton placed 9 shots on net while securing 48% in the face off circle and lost the puck twice. They were 0 for 2 on the power play. The defense blocked 5 shots and snagged 12 hits. Added 2 takeaways. The Oilers did a much better job in the face off circle because it helped them gain entry into their zone and opened the ice with excellent passes. Turnovers were minimized but they slacked on the power play and had low shot totals on goal. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts and the hits were punishing. Too bad their penalty kill couldn't stop the power play and the goaltender was unable to make saves due to screens effecting him. The Oilers in period 3 posted 6 shots on net and won 49% of the face offs with 0 turnovers. Defense blocked 4 shots and gained 10 hits. Locked up 2 takeaways. Edmonton created zone chances by winning face off bouts and fired quality passes. Turnovers were a non factor but they had low shots on goal. Defense had effective shot blocking because they clogged a lot lanes and hits forced turnovers. By the way each goaltender barely faced shots. So 30 seconds into Overtime a Johnston hooking minor put the Oilers on a power play and it ended with Evan Bouchard rifling in a wrister, 4-3. Edmonton in Overtime had 1 shot on net and won 50% in the face off circle with 0 giveaways. Keep note they had 0 turnovers between period 3 and OT. Although, hits were knocking them around despite they're quick score. Defense had 0 hits and got 0 takeaways. 0 blocked shots as well. Bouchard scored twice, finished 1 for 4 on the power play, turned it over 5 times, added 18 blocked shots, 32 hits, Pickard secured 24 saves and they moved up to a 32-18-1 record.
The Stars while facing the Oilers sustained a 3-4 Overtime loss. Dallas is standing 1st place in the Central Division and are 7-1-2 through ten games. The Stars through one placed 7 total shots on net while winning 61% of the face offs and lost the puck 3 times. Were 0 of 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 4 shots and tallied 11 hits. Gained 3 takeaways as well. Dallas entered their zone by capitalizimg in the face off circle and made precision passes but they hardly got shots on net. Turnovers were in check but hits were tough to stay away from. The defense was physical and their goaltender made saves when he could. Didn't face many shots ethier. Their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Then during the 2nd period Dallas would gain a power play off a Kulak high sticking minor and it led to a Marchment snap shot goal thus going up 1-0. Few possessions later Dallas regained their lead thanks to a Thomas Harley wrister, 2-1. After that, Dallas was on the power play off a Perry holding minor and it allowed Duchene to bury a backhanded goal, 3-3. The Stars recorded 10 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs while turning it over 3 times. Were 2 for 2 on the power play. Defense blocked 4 shots and gained 5 hits. Earned 3 takeaways. Dallas gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and created space with good passes. Most of the Stars scoring chances were through the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the net. Also sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Turnovers weren't bad and they capitalized on the man advantage. Their defense remained physical on the forecheck their penalty kill was restricted the power play but the goaltender at times was struggling to fight through screens and couldn't make saves. In period 3 Dallas planted 5 shots on net and won 50% of their face offs. 5 turnovers and 5 takeaways included. Defense got 4 hits to tag along and 6 shot blocks. Dallas earned zone opportunities by doing a tremendous job in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. They just had low shots on net and hits slowed them down. Constantly turned it over as well. On the defensive side they shutdown space to skate with big hits. In OT Dallas rifled 0 shots on net with 49% in the face off circle and turned it over 0 times. Defense secured 6 hits and 0 blocked shots. 0 takeaways too. Dallas had 25 hits with 14 blocked shots, lost the puck 11 times, earned 11 takeaways, were 2 of 3 on the man advantage and got bumped down to a 34-14-7 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Sergachev is out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his leg in 2 different places. Surgery is required. So Sergachev's injury occurred in period 2 after finishing a check along the wall before falling backwards on hls leg and bending it awkwardly. Sergachev was is tremendous paint and wasn't moving for a very long time. He would eventually get carted off the ice. Sergachev this season has 2 goals, 17 assists and 19 total points.
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INJURY UPDATE: Blake Wheeler is out for remainder of the season with a leg injury that was suffered in a 7-4 win over Montreal back on Tursday. So Blake Wheeler's injury occurred in period 1 after being hit by Struble along the board and during that process his leg buckled beneath him. Seconds after the collision Wheeler was on the ice in tremendous pain. Wheeler this year scored 9 goals, 12 assists and 21 total points.
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Thursday February 15th, 2024: The Panthers snag a 4-0 win against the Sabres. Florida won 4 in a row and sit 2nd place in the Atlantic Division. In period 1 Barkov forced a turnover that led to a Verhaeghe wrist shot goal, 1-0. Florida created zone entires by executing in the face off circle and opened the ice with good passes. They generated their scoring opportunities by aggressively cutting to the net and through the circles. Sent traffic to limit the goaltenders eyesight as well. Turnovers were a non factor but hits were kinda tough to steer away from. Defense was physical on the forecheck and used some their stick movement to cause turnovers. Let's not forget their goaltender made quality saves in order to keep Buffalo off the scoreboard. Then in period 2 Lundell buried a wrister, 2-0. Florida ended the 2nd with 6 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. The Panthers were entering their zone by winning face off bouts and made solid passes. Kept turnovers to a minimum. Unfortunately, they just had low shots on goal and their passes were quiet. Defensively, they used their stick play to disrupt scoring attempts and their shot blockers fended off pucks. Hits were jarring and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Goaltender made a bunch a solid saves. In the end, during period 3 Verhaeghe sunk an empty net goal, 3-0. The Panthers gained zone appearances by capitalizing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Created scoring chances by crashing the net. Turnovers were minimized but struggled on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Defense got shit blockers to fend off pucks and hits were constructive. Their penalty kill restricted the power play and their goaltender made great saves all night. Florida had 33 hits, Stolarz made 45 saves, blocked 8 shots, earned 10 takeaways and bounced up to a 35-15-4 record.
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Wednesday February 14th,2024: Fleury made 26 saves and it helped lift the Wild to a 3-1 win over the Coyotes. Minnesota is three points out of a playoff spot and they sit 5th place in the West. So in period 1 the Wild gained a power play off a Moser high sticking minor and it ended with Joel Eriksson Ek sinking a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Wild through one put 17 shots on net and won 64% of their face offs. Turned it over twice and were 1 of 2 on the power play. The defense blocked 6 shots and secured 9 hits. Had 0 takeaways too. Minnesota earned zone entries by winning face off battles and opened the ice with good passes. They created their scoring opportunities by crashing the net and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Also, the Wild rarely turned it over and executed on the power play. Too bad hits were unavoidable. Defensively, Minnesota got their shot blockers to clog the lane and diverted the puck before it touched the net. Physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Then during the 2nd period Brodin rifled in a wrister thus going up 2-0. Minnesota recorded 10 total shots with 3 giveaways and won 52% of the face offs. Got outscored 2-0 as well. Defense blocked 7 shots and snagged 11 hits. They had 0 takeaways to go along. Minnesota continued to enter their zone by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with good passes. They generated most of their scoring chances through the circles. Also sent traffic to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were low too. Too bad hits were tough to stay away from and and they struggled on the power play. Defensively, they got shot blockers to deny attempts and the hits were jarring. Including their goaltender who made some nice saves and their penalty kill restricted the power play. To conclude this matchup Boldy in period 3 sunk a wrister, 3-1. The Wild ended period 3 by posting 13 total shots on net and won 48% of the face offs. Lost the puck 5 times too. The defense tossed in 8 hits and recorded 10 blocked shots. 1 takeaway. The defense had Minnesota stayed sharp in the face off circle which helped them enter their zone and got the puck from the D zone to the O zone with excellent passes. They also got their scoring opportunities inside the circles and by driving the net. Sent bodies at the net to create an illusion for the goaltenders eyes. Now they were insufficient on the power play and turnovers mounted. Hits were were difficult to stay away from. Defensively, their blockers fended off shot attempts and hits were effective. Goaltender made a bunch of solid saves to keep Arizona from scoring. Wild won their 4th straight game, Boldy scored 1 goal with 1 assist attached, moved to 500 and improved to a 25-25-5 record
The Coyotes suffer a tough 1-3 loss against the Wild. Arizona is standing 7th place in the Western Conference and are 8 points out of playoff slot. Arizona in one period put 7 shots in net and won 44% of their face offs with 2 total turnovers. Were 0 for 2 on the power play as well. Their defense tallied 9 hits and blocked 6 shots. That includes 1 takeaway. Look, Arizona won face off bouts but they simply had low shot totals and barely gained entry in their zone. Hits would slow them down as well. As for their defense their blockers denied shot attempts by plugging the lane and hits were crushing. Penalty kill was slightly insufficient though. Arizona through 2 periods fired 10 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and coughed the puck up once. Defense earned 3 shot blocks and added 9 hits. Gained 0 takeaways. The Coyotes did much better in this period because they showed more aggression in the face off ciircle and delivered quality passes. Now they gained most of their scoring chances inside the circles. Kept turnovers in check and sent traffic to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight but they lacked on the power play and hits slowed them down. More importantly they struggled to score. Their defense was effective in the hit department and the penalty kill took away the power play yet their goaltender couldn't make stops. Heading to period 3 Arizona would chip into the Wikd's lead after Logan Cooley drained a wrist shot goal, 1-2. The Coyotes in 3 had 9 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs. Turned it over 0 times as well. Defense pushed in 4 blocked shots and tallied 10 hits. Got 2 takeaways. Arizona was entering their zone off solid execution in the face off circle and kept giveaways in check but they lacked passing and recorded low shots. Now on defense their hits were punishing and their penalty kill turned away the power play. Their goaltender just had trouble fighting through screens and couldn't make saves. Arizona lost 7 consecutive games, starting goaltender Ingram had to be replaced by Vejmelka due to injury as he ended his night allowing 2 goals on 28 saves, Vejmelka himself gave up a score and they fell to a 23-25-4 record.
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Tuesday February 13th, 2024: The Bruins in a shootout suffered a 2-3 loss to the Lightning. Boston lost 2 in a row and stand 1st place in the Atlantic Division. Boston in one put 12 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Outscored Tampa Bay 1-0 and were 0 of 1 on the man advantage. Defense blocked 6 shots and tallied 15 hits. Earned 0 takeaways as well. The Bruins were efficient in the face off circle and delivered solid passes to help enter their zone. Turnovers were held in check. Now they generated scoring opportunities inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Although, they were insufficient on the power play and hits were jarring. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts by plugging lanes and used hits to cause turnovers. Then during the early stages of the 2nd period Charlie McAvoy would rifle in a slap shot goal and it brought Boston within one, 1-2. Later on Boston players shot attempt redirected the puck off James Van Riemsdyk stick and into the net, 2-2. Boston were able to rally back after trailing 2-0 earlier on. The Bruins created zone entires by executing in the face off circle and fired excellent passes. They also generated scoring chances through the middle of the slot and by ambushing net. Turnovers weren't ethier. Now they performed poorly on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Defensively, they used some stick play to force a few turnovers. In period 3 the Bruins were entering their zone by executing in the face off circle and fired quality passes. Earned scoring chances inside the circles and by driving the net. Turnovers were low as well. Hits were slowing them down though. Defense their blockers denied shots by clogging lanes and were effective in the hit department. Their stick movement caused some giveaways and their goaltender kept the puck out the net. During OT Boston placed 4 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Defense had a total 10 blocked shots and 6 takeaways. Bruins finished 0 for 6 on the power play, lost the puck 8 times, added 32 hits and fell off to a 32-11-10 record.
Vasilevskiy saved 36 shots and it sent the Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Bruins in a Shootout. Tampa Bay is currently 9 games above 500 and won 2 straight. Tampa Bay through one posted 6 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs with 7 giveaways. Their defense 3 shots and gained 13 hits. Including 1 takeaway. The Lightning created zone chances by executing in the face off circle and fed each with good passes. Too bad they spent most of this period dumping pucks due to the Bruins defensive pressure. Turnovers were a mess and hits were tough to stay away from. Struggled on the power play as well. Keep note if Tampa Bay did enter their zone they they would create scoring chances by crashing the net. During the 2nd period Tampa Bay would be on a power play off a Heinen high sticking minor and it led to a Kucherov snap shot goal, 2-0. The Lightning pushed the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and executed good puck transition. Too bad they once again spent most of their time clearing puck thanks Boston's center ice pressure. Now when they gain scoring chances it would be high in the slot and through the circles. Were poor on the power play and hits slowed them down. Rare turnovers too. Defense punished Boston with big hits and used their stick movement to ethier disrupt scoring chances or force a few giveaways. Their penalty kill shutdown the power play as well. The Lightning in period 3 put 9 shots on net and did executed in the face off cirlce but their not entering their zone due to Boston's defensive pressure. Lost puck a few times too. Defense had effective shot blocking and hits were dominating. In Overtime Tampa Bay put 1 shot on net and won 49% of their face offs. 36 total hits and 11 giveaways. Defense had 11 combined takeaways and 19 shot blocks. In conclusion, Brayden Point ended it in a shootout by delivering a game winning shot, 3-2. Tampa Bay went 1 of 3 on the man advantage, earned 36 hits and improved to a 29-20-5 record.
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Friday February 9th: The Ducks suffered a rough 3-5 loss against the Oilers. Anaheim is 16 points out of a playoof spot and stand 8th place in the Western Conference. Keep note backup goaltender Dostal had to to reolace Gibson who sustained an injury. In period 1 the Ducks would be on the power play off a McDavid interference and it led to a Cam Fowler wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Ducks through one posted 13 total shots on net and won 50% of the face offs. Gained 4 giveaways and were 1 of 1 on the power play. The defense secured 10 hits and 4 blocked shots. That includes 3 takeaways. Anaheim pushed the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and set each other up with quality passes. They also created scoring opportunities high in the, inside the circles and by crashing the net. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit to the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were a non factor and they executed on the power play but hits were unavoidable. Now on defense they had a goaltender who made a lot of quality saves and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. Not to mention they used some stick play and big hits to force turnovers. During the 2nd period the Ducks would break the tie thanks to a Ryan Strome wrister thus going up 2-1. Anaheim recorded 2 shots on net and won 50% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Their defense forced 7 hits and blocked 7 shots. Snagged 3 takeaways too. Look, Anaheim spent most of this period dumping pucks due to the Oilers defensive pressure. They lacked passes too. I guess the one good thing that they did was execute in the face off cirlce but what good is that if you can't enter the zone. Turnovers stayed low as well. For the defense their goaltender was struggling to make saves because he couldn't keep the puck out the net. At least hits remained physical and their shot blockers were effective. Moving to the 3rd period the Ducks would gain a power play off a Bouchard high sticking minor and it ended with Strome firing in a wrister, 3-2. The Ducks got 12 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs. 1 turnover lost. Defense tallied 6 hits and 2 shots. 0 takeaways. Anaheim entered their zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and utilized good puck transition. Scoring opportunities were created high in the slot and by driving the net. The puck was protected. The defense slowdown Edmonton by using massive hits but their penalty kill had problems and their goaltender couldn't keep the puck out the back net. Ducks turned it over 6 times, defense had 13 blocked shots and staggered down to an 18-31-2 record.
The Oilers knock off the Ducks by a final score of 5-3. Edmonton is 9-1-0 through ten games and sit 3rd place in the Pacific Division. Edmonton in one put 9 shots in net while winning 59% of the face offs and turned it over 5 times. Went 0 for 1 on the power play. Defense snagged 7 hits and 6 blocked shots. Including 2 takeaways. The Oilers generated zone entries by executing in the face off circle and delivered solid passes. Those passes also opened up lanes. Now to earn scoring opportunities they operated efficiently to crash the net and sent bodies toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders eyesight. Too bad hits were hard to avoid and they turned it over. Defensively, blockers denied shot attempts and and were physical on the forecheck. Despite giving up a goal, their goaltender made some nice saves. Too bad their penalty kill struggled early. Moving to the halfway mark of the 2nd period Evander Kane would fire in wrister, 2-2. This would be Kane's 2nd goal of the night. Edmonton exited period 2 by placing 12 shots in net and won 50% of the face offs. Lost the puck twice. The defense blocked 4 shots and secured 6 hits. Got 2 takeaways as well. The Oilers generated their zone opportunities by winning face off battles and used excellent puck movement to open the shooting lane. Also, they created scoring chances through the middle of the slot, inside the circles and by driving the net. Sent a lot of traffic toward the net which limited the goaltenders vision and gained redirect attempts. Turnovers were no where to be found. As for the defense they were still physical. Approaching period 3 McDavid's shot attempt redirected the puck off Hyman's stick and into the net, 3-3. Few possessions later a Carlsson tripping minor put the Oilers on a power play and it allowed Draisaitl to bury a slap shot goal, 4-3. Edmonton during the 3rd period added 11 shots and won 52% of the face offs. That Includes 4 turnovers and outscored Anaheim 3-1. Defense secured 4 hits and blocked 2 shots. 2 takeaways to go along. The Oilers won face off battles and fired good passes to help gain zone entires. They recorded scoring chances in the middle of the slot and by cutting to the net. Sent traffic toward the crease to eliminate the goaltenders vision. Turnovers weren't existent either. They did have issues trying to avoid hits. Defensively, their penalty kill had trouble stopping the power play. Evander Kane scored 3 goals with McDavid earning 3 assists, defense blocked 12 total shots, lost the puck 11 times and improved to a 30-16-1 record.
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The Lightning get dropped by the Rangers after taking a 1-3 loss. Tampa Bay fell to 8-2-0 through their past ten games and sit in that 1st place wild card spot. Tampa Bay through one out 6 shots on net and won 42% of their face offs. Including 0 turnovers. Their defense tallied 1 takeaway with 10 hits and secured 5 blocked shots. The Lightning spent majority of their time dumping pucks due to the Rangers defensive pressure. Now they had great puck protection and made zone appearances by executing in the face off circle. Including good passes. Look, if scoring chances were generated then it was usually in the middle of the slot and through the circles. Defensively, Tampa Bay's forwards were providing positioning which allowed them to be aggressive. Very physical and got their shot blockers to fend off pucks before it touched the net. The Lightning in 2 poster 4 shots on net with 3 turnovers and won 47% of the face offs. Defense had 5 hits and 3 blocked shots. Along with 1 takeaway. Tampa Bay once again had to spend their whole 20 minutes clearing pucks due to the Rangers center ice pressure. Luckily if they did enter their zone it was by winning face off bouts and setting each other up with quality passes. Kept turnover in check too. For the defense their goaltender is having a tough time keeping the puck out is net. Now they did well by delivering big hits. By the way Sergachev for the Lightning was finishing a body check and fell backwards in his leg as he had to be carted off the ice. In period 3 Tampa Bay would finally get on the board after Hagel fired a wrister, wrister, 1-2. The Lightning ended period 3 by putting 9 shots in net while snagging 50% in the face off circle and turned it over once. Their defense blocked 1 shot and acquired 0 takeaways. Attached 2 hits. Tampa Bay had a much better 3rd period as they created zone chances by showing execution in the face off circle and set each other up with quality passes. They generated their scoring opportunities from high in the slot and by crashing the net. Were still struggling on the power play too. Turnovers were held to a minimum and they avoided hits. Tampa Bay finished 0 for 1 on the power play, had 17 hits, 9 blocked shots and fell off to a 27-19-5 record.
Vesey's two goal night helps the Rangers pick up a 3-1 win against the Lighting. New York won 3 consecutive and stand 1st place in the Metropolitan Division. New York added 4 shots on net and won 57% of their face offs with 3 giveaways. Defense had 1 takeaway and 7 hits. That includes 9 blocked shots. The Rangers for most of this period were clearing pucks due to Tampa Bay's center ice pressure. They kept turnovers low though and made zone entries by winning face off battles. Fired excellent passes too. As for their defense the shot blockers diverted the puck before it reached the net and hits were physical. Moving to the midway point of the 2nd period Jimmy Vesey would dial in a backhanded goal, 1-0. Eventually, New York would extend their lead after Brodzinski sunk a slap shot goal, 2-0. New York placed 10 shots on net while winning 52% of their face offs and lost the puck twice. Defense gained 7 hits with 2 takeaways and blocked 5 shots. New York entred their zone by executing in the face off circle and opened the ice with good passes. They also generated scoring chances through the middle of the slot and inside the circles. Turnovers remained low but hits were physical and they performed poorly on the power play. As for their defense blockers denied shot attempts and hits were jarring. Excellent goaltending as well. In conclusion, during period 3 Vesey would rifle in an empty net goal, 3-1. New York recorded 9 total shots on net and won 50% of their face offs with 5 giveaways. Defense blocked 8 shots and gained 2 takeaways. Got 3 hits to go along. The Rangers got in their zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and used solid puck transition to create separation. Scoring opportunities were placed in the middle of the slot and by driving the net. Also sent traffic to limit the goaltenders vision. Although, turnovers were a slight issue. Defense got their blockers to turn the puck aside before it got to the net and the goaltender made a lot of solid saves. Despite one goal being given up. Rangers went 0 for 2 on the man advantage, 22 blocked shots, 10 turnovers and bounced up to a 32-16-3 record.
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BREAKING: The Kings early fire their Head Coach McClellan and it placed Hiller to become the interim Coach. First and foremost this firing comes due to the lack of winning and sit 4th place in the Pacific Division while being 3 points out of playoff spot. The Kings are 23-15-10 with 63 points in the year. Including an 8-9-6 record at home. Now McClellan spent two seasons with LA and during that time he took them to the Playoffs but lost in the 1st round to the Oilers.
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BREAKING: The Canucks traded Kuzmenko to the Flames and got Elias Lindholm in return. So Lindholm creates scoring chances from high in the slot and by driving the net. He can also set up teammates with quality passes. Defensively, he can use his stick movement to dislodge pucks and is physical on the forecheck. By the way Lindholm will now be aligned with Pettersson. This season Lindholm has 9 goals, 23 assists and 32 total points.
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Wednesday January 31st, 2024: The Kings knock off the Predators 4-2 in last night's meeting. LA is 4th place in the Pacific Division and are 3 points out of a playoff spot. To start the 1st period Carl Grunderstrom sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-0. LA through one posted 11 shots on net and turned it over four times while winning 53% of the face offs. Defense had 1 takeaway and 5 blocked shots. Including 11 hits. The Kings pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and opened the ice with good passes. They also created scoring opportunities high in the slot, crashing the net and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Turnovers were low but they struggled to avoid the hits. As for the defense they got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it reached the net and had a solid goaltender who made quality saves. Then in the 2nd period Alex Turcotte off a Jordan Spencer and Trevor Moore assist blasted a wrist shot goal, 2-0. The Kings posted 10 shots on net while winning 48% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Defense secured 5 blocked shots and 0 takeaways. 5 hits too. LA got in the zone by executing in the face offs and fired quality passes. They generated scoring chances by crashing the net and inside the circles. Also, won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Once again turnovers were not a problem but they struggled to avoid hits and were poor on the power play. Their defense placed their blockers in the lane to deny shot attempts and hits were physical. Moving to the 3rd LA would push their lead after Lewis sunk a wrister, 3-1. To conclude this bout Kevin Fiala rifled in an empty net goal, 4-2. LA had 3 shots on net and won 39% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times as well. Defense tacked on 8 hits and blocked 2 shots. Had 0 takeaways too. The Kings spent most of the 3rd period clearing pucks to the Predators center ice pressure and hits were knocking them loose. Turnovers weren't as bad by the way. If scoring chances were happening then it was by crashing the net or inside the circles. Entered their zone by firing quality passes because they stunk in the face off circle. As for the defense they were excellent in the hit department and the penalty kill restricted the power play. Goaltender made a bunch of critical saves but fizzled out in the last period as pucks went past him. The Kings blocked 12 shots, had 22 hits, turned it over 11 total times and moved up a 23-15-10 record.
The Predators rally wasn't enough as they went down 2-4 to the Kings. Nashville is sitting 5th place in the Western Conference and are 11 points out of a playoff slot. In one put 16 shots in net while winning 53% of their face offs and turned it over four times. Defense has two takeaways and 9 hits. The Predators plunged in their zone by winning face off battles and delivered good passes. Generated scoring chances inside or outside the circles and by crashing the net. Turnovers were in check but they were insufficient on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Defense got shot blockers to clog the lane and diverted the puck before it touched the net. Nashville through 2 added 10 shots and won 51% of the face offs with 1 turnover lost. Defense had 4 hits and 4 takeaways. The Predators gained zone entries by being effective in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. They created scoring chances from high in the slot and by ambushing the net. Turnovers were low too. Hits were slowing them down and were struggling still in the power play. Their defense had shot blockers turn aside attempts and used stick movement to poke check pucks away. That includes a physical presence. Shifting to period 3 Forsberg would ring in a wrister, 1-2. Few possessions later Tomasino lasted a wrist shot goal, 2-3. In period 3 they recorded 18 shots and won 60% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. The defense forced 2 blocked shots and 3 hits. Also, earned 2 takeaways. The Predators were effecient in the face off circle which allowed zone entries and delivered solid passes. Generated a variety of scoring chances from pretty much anywhere in the ice. Turnovers weren't an issue but hits were slowing them down. Preds had 14 blocked shots with 8 takeaways, gave it over 6 times, Saros gained 20 saves and staggered down to a 26-23-2 record.
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Tuesday January 30th, 2024: The Sharks secured a 2-0 shutout Victory, over the Kraken. San Jose currently stands last place in the Pacific Division and moved up a 9-13-2 home record. San Jose through one posted 3 shots on net and won 40% of the face offs, Gave the puck over 3 times. The defense forced 3 hits and 4 takeaways. That includes 6 blocked shots. The Sharks spent their time dumping pucks due to the Kraken's defensive pressure. Luckily turnovers low and they avoided hits. They also entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and made good passes. When they did create any scoring scoring chances it was inside the circles. Defense used some their stick movement to poke check pucks and shot blockers fended off shot attempts. Good goaltemderimg because he's making quality saves. San Jose in two scoreless periods recorded 4 shots on net and won 41% of the face offs. Turned it over 0 times and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense had 7 takeaways and 6 hits. That includes 6 blocked shots. The Sharks once again spent majority of their time dumping pucks thanks to the Kraken's defensive pressure and struggled on the power play. Turnovers were low as well. Now they secured zone trips by executing in the face off circle and delivered nice passes. If scoring chances did happen it was from high in the slot or inside the circles. The defense got their blockers to fend off shot attempts the penalty kill restricted the power play. They were slowing down Seattle with big hits. Along with excellent goaltentending. In period 3 San Jose would break the ice Vlasic buried a wrister, 1-0. Later on Rutta would fire in an empty net goal, 2-0. The Sharks in 3 tallied 14 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. Outscored Seattle 2-0 as well. The defense snagged 4 blocked shots and added 0 hits. Threw in 1 takeaway. The Sharks plunged in their zone by executing in the face off circle and and opened the ice with good passes. They also generated scoring opportunities inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Sent bodies at the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Protected the puck well. Look, they scored when they needed. Defensively, they have to thank their goaltender because he made critical saves throughout the night and during this period. Also, their penalty kill shutdown the power play. The Sharks had 17 blocked shots with 9 hits, 5 total giveaways, Blackwood saved 32 shots and they bounced up to a 14-32-4 record.
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BREAKING: The Rangers have signed free agent goaltender Jonathan Quick to a 1 year deal. Keep note this past season Quick won his 2nd Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights. So Jonathan Quick isn't his old self anymore but he still does enough to help his team win. He makes flashy pillar to posts saves and keeps most of the pucks out the net. Real solid player to have on your team despite age. Quick last year went 5-2-2 and saved 254 shots on 282 faced. That includes a save percentage of .901.
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Saturday January 27th, 2024: The Capitals in Overtime suffered a 4-5 loss against the Stars. Washington is currently standing 7th place in the Metropolitan Division and lost their last 4 in a row. In period 1 Anthony Mantha sunk a wrist shot goal and gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead. This was Mantha's 8th career goal when facing the Stars and 15th on the year. The Caps through one posted 7 shots and won 38% of the face offs. Gave the puck up once and went 0 for 1 on the man advantage. Defense added 8 hits and 5 blocked shots. Including 2 takeaways. The Capitals had to dump the puck due to Dallas's defensive pressure and struggled in the face off circle. Now when they did enter the zone it was by delivering good passes and created scoring opportunities through the circles. Sent traffic to screen the the goaltender as well. However, they rarely turned it over. For the defense their goalie had problems making saves but were physical and shot blockers fended off pucks. Penalty kill shutdown the power play too. ??. Washington ended the 2nd by placing 6 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs with 2 turnovers. The defense recorded 9 hits and 13 blocked shots. That includes only 2 takeaways. The Capitals once again spent their time dumping pucks due to the Stars defensive pressure. They were poor in the face off circle too. If zone entries were made then it was by spacing the ice with some good passes and gained quality scoring chances inside the circles or through the inner slot. Heavy traffic was sent to takeaway the goaltenders eye sight and protected the puck. The defense had a net minder who gave up a goal of his own but made critical saves throughout the period and the hits were effective. Their shot blocking clogged lanes and diverted the puck before it touched the crease. Then in period 3 the Capitals were on a power play off a Sam Steel tripping minor and it led to Ovechkom zipped mg in a slap shot goal, 3-4. Later on Dylan Stroke would bury a game tying wrister, 4-4. The Caps in the 3rd tossed in 13 shots and won 40% of the face offs. 0 turnovers too. The Capitals entered the zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and secured quality passes. They generated scoring opportunities inside the circles. Turnovers weren't bad either. Defense had great goaltending and used their stick movement to poke check pucks away. Physical too. Washington through the entire Overtime period had to clear pucks thanks to the Stars defensive pressure. To make matters worse they barely passed the puck and struggled in the face off circle. Washington secured 20 hits, had 20 blocked shots and staggered to a 22-18-7 record.
Harley's two goal night led the Stars to a 5-4 Overtime Victory against the Capitals. Dallas is sitting 2nd place in the Central Division with 66 points and won 3 straight. In period 1 Dallas would force a tie after Wyatt Johnson buried a wrist shot goal 1-1. Few possessions later the Stars would take their first lead after Thomas Harley zipped in a wrister, 2-1. Stars in one put 11 shots on net while winning 61% of the face offs and turned it over 0 times. Went 0 for 1 on the power play and outscored Washington 2-1. Defense had 5 blocked shots with 4 hits and 1 takeaway. The Stars entered their zone by winning face off battles and set each other up with good passes. They also generated scoring chances through the middle of the slot. Sent bodies at the net to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were low yet they couldn't stay away from the hits. Defense had effective shot blocking and their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. They need to be more physical moving forward because that's Dallas hockey. In the 2nd period Dallas was on a power play off a Malenstyn tripping minor that ended with a teammates shot redirecting the puck off Marchment's stick and into the net, 3-2. Dallas gained 15 shots on net with 1 giveaway and won 61% of the face offs. Their defense tallied 5 hits and 1 blocked shot. 2 takeaways to go along. The Stars gained zone entries by dominating in the face off circle and fed the puck well. Keep note some passes opened up shooting lanes. They earned scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot, inside the circles and by driving the net. It also helps that they protected the puck and used traffic to block the goalies vision for redirect chances. Now hits were slowing them down. The defense on the other hand stood their ground by being physical on the forecheck and minus the goal given up their goaltender made incredible saves. Moving to the 3rd period Dallas would extend their lead after Duchene blasted a wrister, 4-2. Dallas closed out period 3 by putting 9 shots in net with 3 turnovers and won 59% of their face offs. 2 takeaways and 7 blocked shots. The Stars pushed the puck in their zone by winning face offs and fired solid passes. They also secured quality scorimg chances inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Hits were unavoidable though. Now their blockers did a great job of denying shot attempts and hits were rough. Not to mention their goaltender late struggled to make saves. In conclusion, Strome in OT Harley fired a wrist shot goal, 5-4 . Dallas in Overtime tallied 1 shot on net and won The Stars didn't generate a lot shots but when they did it was by crashing the net and set teammates up with good passes. Dallas was 2 of 1 on the power play, added 12 hits and jumped up to a 30-13-6 record.
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NEW HOME: The Capitals sign Max Pacioretty to a 1 year $4 Million Dollar deal. So Max Pacioretty will bring a lot of good qualities to the team. Paciorerty can generate scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot and by crashing the net. He also does a tremendous job of opening the ice with good passes. Defensively, Pacioretty uses stick movement to disrupt scoring chances and passing attempts. Now Pacioretty was originally traded to the Hurricanes during the 2022 NHL season. Then literally weeks after getting traded he'd tear his Achilles in off season training. He was out for some months before eventually re-tearing his Achilles again. Tore his Achilles twice in the same season. Despite his injuries, Pacioretty in 2023-2024 has 1 goal, 6 assists and 7 total points.
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ON THE MOVE: The Avalanche signed Zach Parise to a 1 year deal. First off, Parise is one of the leagues too goal scorers. Parise will generate his scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot and by ambushing the net. He can also set his teammates up with excellent passes. Although, he's not as effective on defense. Unfortunately, Parise this year has 0 goals, points and assists due to injuries.
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Friday January 26th, 2024: Marchessault recorded 3 goals with Hill making 36 saves and it led the Golden Knights to a 5-2 win over the Rangers. Vegas is 2nd place in the Pacific Division and won 2 in a row. Vegas would break the ice after a teammates shot redirected the puck off Rampal's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Golden Knights through one posted 6 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs. Lost the puck 3 times. The defense secured 6 hits and 1 takeaway. Along with 6 blocked shots. Vegas spent majority of their time dumping pucks due to the Rangers defensive pressure. If scoring opportunities were created then it was usually inside the circles or by crashing the net. Not to mention they sent bodies to the net and earned redirect chances. Hits were hard to avoid too. Despite that, the Golden Knights were able to enter their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes. Kept turnovers low as well. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts and the penalty kill shutdown the power play. They also used solid hits to force a few turnovers. Now each goaltender gave up a score but so far they've made good saves. Moving forward Vegas needs to get their sticks more involved. Then during the 2nd period Vegas would break the tie after Kolesar buried a wrist shot goal thus going up 2-1. Minutes later a teammates shot attempt redirected the puck off Marchessault's stick and into the net, 3-1. Vegas exited the 2nd by posting 8 shots in net and won 59% of the face offs. 3 turnovers to go along. Defense earned 1 shot block and 5 hits. 1 takeaway too. Vegas pushed the puck in their zone to help generate zone chances as they won face off bouts and delivered solid passes. Also they created scoring opportunities by operating efficiently to crash the net or from high in the slot. Had great puck protection as well. Now the power play was still cold and hits were unavoidable. The defense didn't force a lot of turnovers but gained a few by using good stick movement and big hits. The goaltenders was on top of his game by making nice saves. They also got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it touched the net and their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Moving to the 3rd period Marchessault late would zip in a wrist shot goal, 5-2. This would be Marchessault's second goal back to back. Vegas The Golden Knights spent most of their time clearing pucks due to the Rangers center ice pressure. With that being said....Vegas eventually created scoring opportunities from high in the slot and by driving the net. Occasionally, they added a sharp angle chance by gaining positions behind the crease. Can't exclude their ability to send traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goalies eyes and secured redirect attempts. Vegas kept turnovers to a minimum scored more goals. Avoided hits as well. Now they were terrible on the power play all night long. Defense got their shot blockers to clog lanes and diverted the puck before reached the net. Stick movement was in-effective and the hits weren't as physical. You also have to credit their goaltender that fought through screens and made critical saves. Vegas blocked 24 shots, 6 turnovers and improved to a 29-14-6 record.
The Rangers sustained a 2-5 blowout loss against the Golden Knights. New York is sitting 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division and lost 2 in a row. Blake Wheeler in period one helped the Rangers tie the game after delivering wrist shot goal, 1-1. The Rangers in one put 15 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs with 4 turnovers. Defense recorded 10 hits and 3 takesways. That includes 2 blocked shots. New York gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and dished out solid passes. As far as scoring chances go the Rangers generated a variety from all areas of the ice. Also had a couple sharp angle chances alongside the crease. Turnovers were in check but they struggled on the power play and couldn't stay away from hits. On defense they had poor shot blocking but utilized excellent stick stick play which caused the offense into turning it over. Hits were effective as well. New York ended the 2nd by placing 7 shots in net and won 40% of the face offs with 4 turnovers. Defense added 7 hits and 5 blocked shots. Along with 4 takeaways. The Rangers created zone opportunities by winning face off battles and opened the ice with good passes. Scoring chances were generated inside the circles and from high in the slot. Sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision. Turnovers weren't too bad but they lacked scoring and their power play was weak. Staying away from hits was even harder and spent most their time dumping pucks thanks to the Golden Knights center ice pressure. Now for defense their blockers denied shot attempts and the penalty kill minimized the power play. They used their stick rotation to poke check pucks away which caused turnovers and hits were physical. Too bad their goaltender had issues making saves. Eventually, in the 3rd period Kakko buried a wrist shot goal, 2-4. New York tallied 16 shots on net and won 49% of the face offs with 4 turnovers. Defense had 3 hits and 3 blocked shots. Tossed in 2 takeaways. The Rangers gained zone entries by executing in the face off circle and opened shooting lanes with good passes. Don't forget they gained scoring chances through the middle of the slot, in the circles and from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Turnovers weren't nearly as bad and hits got avoided yet they were poor on the man advantage all game long. On the defensive side the Rangers goaltender struggled to make saves and fighting through screens was tough. New York had 12 turnovers, blocked 10 shots and fell down to a 29-16-3 record.
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Thursday January 25th, 2024: The Red Wings shutout the Flyers by picking up a 3-0 Victory. Detroit's goaltender Lyon made 30 saves and they sit in that 2nd place wild card spot. Detroit in one out 4 shots on net while winning 62% of the face offs and turned it over twice. Defense secured 10 blocked shots and 3 takeaways. Including 3 hits. The Red Wings spent most of this period dumping pucks due to the Flyers center ice pressure. Now when they gained entry in their zone it was off dominating face off wins and turnovers were a non factor. In their zone they ethier missed the net or generated chances by crashing. Defensively, their blockers denied shot attempts and utilized stick movement to knock pucks loose for a couple of turnovers. They need to be more physical moving forward though. During the 2nd period Dylan Larkin off a Lucas Raymond pass would bury a snap shot goal, 1-0. Following that score Detroit would increase their lead thanks to a Seider snap shot goal thus going up 2-0. Later on the Red Wings would be shorthanded on Seider boarding minor but that didn't stop Andrew Copp from zipping in a slap shot goal, 3-0. The Red Wings exited the 2nd period by placing 8 shots in net and won 60% of their face offs. Turned it over once. Defense forced 3 shot blocks and acquired 2 takeaways. Detroit stayed sharp in the face off circles which helped gained zone entries and set one another up with solid passes. Turnovers were rare and they scored a lot but struggled on the on the power play and hits were hard to avoid. Keep note their scoring chances came from everywhere on the ice. The defense got their penalty kill to shutdown the power play and the hits were physical. Now their shot blocking lacked and their stick movement was poor. The Red Wings in period 3 added 5 shots on net and won 61% of their face offs. Detroit spent most of this period clearing pucks due to the Flyers defensive pressure but when they did gain entry in their zone it would be by winning face off battles and fired solid passes. If scoring opportunities arose then it was mainly by ambushing the net. They were struggling to avoid hits and turnovers were minimum. They were terrible on the power play too. By the way they sent bodies at the crease to limit the goalies vision. Look, the Red Wings throughout the night scored more goals and turned it over less. As for the defense they had aggressive shot blocking and their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. You also have to credit their goaltender who made a lot of critical saves. Detroit wasn't physical and hardly used their stick movement. Red Wings snagged 6 total takeaways, went 0 for 4 on the power play, recorded 9 hits and bounced up to a 25-18-5 record.
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Tuesday January 23rd, 2024: The Blues rallied from a pair of one goal deficits to secure a 4-3 win against the Flames. St. Louis has moved three games above 500. St. Louis through one recorded 10 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and gave it up 7 times. Defense had 11 hits and 3 takeaways. The Blues pushed the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and opened the ice with excellent passes. They also generated scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot or inside the circles. They sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders visions and won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Turnovers were a FREAKING MESS THOUGH! The defense got their shot blockers to crowd lanes and diverted the puck before it touched the net. Also, they used some stick movement and big hits to cause turnovers. By the way the Blues goaltender despite giving up a goal still made nice saves. During period 2 Saad would force a tie after Saad sunk a wrister, 1-1. Later on St. Louis would be shorthanded off a Torochenko slashing minor but that didn't stop Schenn from zipping in a wrister, 2-3. St. Louis in the 2nd placed 13 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs while turning it over 8 times. St. Louis continued to execute in the face off circle and made good passes to enter the zone. Also gained scoring chances inside the circles and by cutting to the net. Turnovers were low as well. Now they did struggle in the power play. On defense they got shot blockers to fend off pucks before it touched the crease and sent traffic to limit the goalies eyes for redirect attempts. They used stick movement to jar pucks loose and were physical on the forecheck. Approaching period 3 St. Louis would tie the for a second time after Jordan Kyrou blasted a wrist shot goal, 3-3. To conclude this bout Saad late rifled a game winning wrister, 4-3. Blues put 7 shots in net and won 47% of the face offs. The Blues stepped foot into their zone by winning face off battles and fired solid passes. Crater scoring opportunities by operating efficiently to crash the net or inside the circles. Poor on the power play though. Turnovers weren't nearly as bad. Defense had effective shot blockers and used stick transition to force turnovers. Physical presence as well. Blues defense ended with 17 blocked shots, 23 hits, 12 giveaways and jumped up to a 23-20-3 record.
The Flames during last night's matchup went down 3-4 when facing the Blues. Calgary falls to 500 on the season. Flames in one put 16 shots in net and won 52% of the face offs and turned it over 8 times. Defense added 3 takeaways and had 4 hits. The Flames entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and set one another up with solid passes. Generated scoring opportunities inside the circles and by crashing the net. They couldn't avoid hits and gave the puck up. Defensively, they used hits and stick movement to force giveaways. in the 2nd Hanifin would rocket in a wrister thus going up 2-1. Moments later Sharongivich ripped in a wrist shot goal, 3-1. Calgary through two recorded 9 shots on net and won 51% of the face offs. Turned it twice too. The Flames were able enter their zone by dominating in the face off circle and fired quality passes. Those passes created space on the ice too. He generated scoring chances from high in the slot, inside the circles and by ambushing the net. Sent bodies to the crease to takeaway the goaltenders eye sight. Too bad turnovers started to mount and hits slowed them down. Insufficient on the power play too. Defensively, their shot blockers crowded the lane and turned the puck aside before it reaches the net. They also used stick play and hits to force giveaways. Solid penalty kill units as well. Goaltender slightly had his fair of issues on making saves. Calgary wrapped up period 3 by putting 5 shots on net and got outscored 2-0. Also won 52% of the face offs. The Flames for most of the period were dumping pucks due to the Blues center ice pressure and couldn't avoid hits. If they did enter the zone then scoring chances came about by crashing the net. Also had issues in the power play. Although, they entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and sent good passes. Defense got blockers to deny to shots and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Solid stick movement and were physical. Calgary goaltender Markstron secured 22 saves, got outscored 2-0 in period 3 and fell down to a 21-21-5 record.
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Monday January 22nd, 2024: The Coyotes against the Penguins picked up a 5-2 Victory. Arizona is sitting 3rd place in the Western Conference and stand 2 points out of a playoff spot. During the 1st period Jason Zucker off a Cooley and Brown pass sunk a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Arizona in one put 10 shots in net while 38% of the face offs and gave the puck up 3 times. Defense tallied 8 hits and 3 blocked shots. Including 2 takeaways. The Coyotes created zone chances by delivering solid passes. They also gained their scoring opportunities inside the circles and by ambushing the net. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Turnovers were minimized yet they struggled in the face offs. Defensively, they weren't blocking a lot of shots but their penalty kill shutdown the power play and were physical. Not to mention they utilized some stick play that caused the offense into a couple of giveaways. Shifting to the midway point of the 2nd period Arizona would regain their lead after Valimaki fired a wrist shot goal thus going up 2-1. Afterwards, Arizona would break the tie after Kerfoor drained a wrist shot goal, 3-2. Arizona ended the first 40 minutes by placing 8 shots on net and won 40% of their face offs with 3 giveaways added. Defense acquired 7 hits and posted 0 takeaways. The Coyotes offense pushed the puck in their zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and fed one another with solid passes. Recorded scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot and operated efficiently to crash the net. More importantly they kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and turnovers were in check. For the defense their blockers denied some shot attempts and used hits to slow Pittsburgh down. However, they were a non factor when it came to utilizing stick movement and the goaltender gave up quiet a few scores. Moving to the 3rd period the Coyotes would gain a power play off a Harkins hooking minor and it allowed Crouse to sink in an empty net goal, 4-2. Arizona in the 3rd put 9 shots on net and won 37% of their face offs with 2 turnovers. Defense secured 2 takeaways and 4 hits. Arizona entered their zone by firing quality passes and won puck battles to keep possessions alive. Gained scoring chances high in the slot and by driving the net. Turnovers werealso limited and hits were avoided. Insufficient on the power play not just in this period but all game long. So on defense their penalty kill eliminated the man advantage while using good stick movement and big hits to force turnovers. Had a quality net-minder that made a lot of critical saves. Arizona earned 19 hits with 11 blocked shots, 8 total turnovers and improved to a 23-19-3 record.
The Penguins suffered a tough 2-5 loss when facing the Coyotes. Pittsburgh is five points out of a playoff spot and lost 2 consecutive games. Pittsburgh through one recorded 9 total shots and won 61% of the face offs with 1 giveaway. Were 0 for 1 on the power play and got outscored 1-0. The defense added 11 hits and 7 shot blocks. Along with 2 takeaways. The Penguins generated zone entries by executing in the face off circle and fed each other with quality passes. They also created scoring chances inside the circles and by crashing the net. Kept turnovers low but couldn't stay away from hits and struggled to score. On defense they got shot blockers to fend off pucks and were physical on the forecheck. They used some stick movement to jar pucks loose and their goaltender made nice saves. Then in the 2nd period Pittsburgh would torce a tie after Lars Eller buried a wrister, 1-1. Later on Karlsson's shot redirected the puck off Sidney Crosby's stick and into the net, 2-2. The Penguins closed out period 2 by planting 9 shots on net and won 59% of the face offs with 1 turnover lost. As for the defense they piled in 8 hits and 9 blocked shots. That includes 2 takeaways. Pittsburgh entered their zone by winning face off battles and and had great puck movement. Earned scoring chances from high in the slot or above the circles and crashed the net effectively. Sent bodies at the net to takeaway the goaltenders eye sight and it led to redirect attempts. Turnovers were minimum as well. Too bad the hits were hard to avoid. Defense got their shot blockers to crowd the lane and deflected pucks before it reach the net. They also used stick play and big hits to cause turnovers. However, goaltending needs to be better moving forward. The Penguins generated their zone opportunities by dominating in the face off circle and fired excellent passes. The passes also opened up the ice. They earned scoring chances inside the circles or by ambushing the net. Unfortunately, they struggled on the power play and couldn't score. Turnovers mounted up as well. On defense their shot blockers weren't effective and rarely made hits. Now their goaltender had a real tough night in between the pipes as saves were hard to come by. Not to mention their stick play in this period alone was terrible. Penguins put up 18 blocked shots with 21 hits tallied, lost the puck 7 total times and dropped off a 21-17-6 record.
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OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW: The Islanders fired their Head Coach Lane Lambert and hired Patrick Roy to take over. This firing comes early due to the lack of success this season. Islanders are currently sitting 5th place in the Eastern Conference and are two points out of playoff spot. Including a 19-15-11 record and lost their last four in a row. They stand 6th in the Metropolitan Division and secured a lackluster of 22% on power play. Keep note the Islanders at one point went to the East Final two straight seasons in a row in 2020 and 2021 but lost to the Lightning both times.
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Saturday January 20th 2024: The Devils got beat down by the Stars after going down 2-6. New Jersey is sitting 4th place in the Eastern Conference and are two points out of a playoff spot. The Devils in one put 14 shots on net while winning 47% of the face offs and turned it over 0 times. Defense gained 4 blocked shots and utilized 5 hits. Pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with great passes. They also created scoring chances through the circles and by crashing the net. Along with sending traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect attempts. Won puck battles along the board to keep possessions alive as well. They kept hits and turnovers low while showing efficiency on the power play. Defensively, their goaltender made some nice saves but gave up the games only goal at that time and their shot blockers needed to better. New Jersey ended the 2nd by posting 8 shots on net and won 57% of the face offs. 0 turnovers and were 0 of 2 on the power play. The Devils offense is just flat right now in terms of scoring but nonetheless they generated zone entires by capitalizing in the face off circle and dished out quality passes. Scoring chances came in the circles or by ambushing the net. Not to mention they kept turnovers to a minimum but they struggled on the power play. For the defense their penalty kill shutdown the power play and they were physical on the forecheck. Including shot blockers denying attempts. It just sucks because they can't score and their goaltender can't stop anything. Going to period 3 Bratt zipped in a wrist shot goal but trailed 1-6. Following that score Tyler Toffoli would dial in a snap shot goal, 2-6. The Devils left period 3 by racking up 9 shots and won 51% of the face offs with 1 turnover lost. For the defense they accumulated multiple hits and blocked a few shots. New Jersey stayed sharp in the face off circle as it help create zone entries and utilized excellent puck movement. They also posted their scoring chances from high in the slot, inside the circles or operated effeciently to crash the net. By the way Turnovers were a non factor but they were poor on the power play and hits were hard to stay away from. The defense slowed Dallas down with hits and used their stick play to cause a couple turnovers. What sucks is their net-minder had a real tough night because he couldn't save anything. Devils gained 18 blocked shots, turned it over four total times and fell off to a 23-18-3 record.
Roope Hintz recorded two goals and it led the Stars to a 6-2 Victory, over the Devils. Dallas is standing 3rd place in the Central Division and snagged their 59th point of the year. Heading to period 1 Dallas would be on the power play off a Foote holding minor and it allowed Pavelski to zip in a snap shot goal, 1-0. Dallas through one recorded 14 shots on net and won 52% of the face offs while turning it over once. Went 1 for 1 on the power play as well. The defense secured 9 blocked shots and earned 3 hits. The Stars entered their zone by winning face off battles and used good passes to generate space. As far as scoring opportunities go they gained some by driving the net. Not to mention they took away the goaltenders eye sight by sending heavy traffic to the front of the crease. Also kept hits and giveaways in check while capitalizing on the man advantage. On defense their shot blockers deflected pucks before it could touch the net and the goaltender made quality saves. During period 2 Dallas would be shorthanded off a Robertson tripping minor but that didn't stop Roope Hintz from sinking in a backahnded goal, 2-0. Few possessions later Dallas would extend their lead after Matt Duchene buried a wrister, 3-0. Dallas closed out the 2nd by recording 16 shots on net while winning 42% of their face offs and gave the puck up 0 times. Outscored New Jersey 3-0 as well. Defense added 2 hits and forced 3 blocked shots. The Stars continued to enter their zone by delivering solid passes and executed in the face off circle. Kept turnovers in check and created scoring chances inside the circles or by cutting to the net. Also took away the goaltenders eye sight by sending bodies and won puck battles along the board which kept possessions alive. On defense their forechecking/shot blocking was poor but the goaltender made a lot of key saves and their penalty kill shutdown the power play. Jumping to the 3rd the Stars would increase their lead after Criag Smith blasted a wrist shot goal, 5-0. Now to conclude this bout Johnson would sink a wrister of his own, 6-0. The Stars concluded this game by putting 6 shots on net and won 48% of the face offs with 3 giveaways tallied. Earned 11 hits and blocked 6 shots. The Stars for most of this period spent time dumping pucks due to the Devils defensive pressure. If scoring opportunities were generated then it would be by crashing the net and high in the slot. Occasionally, they generated sharp shooting angles by gaining positions behind the net. They also got in their zone by winning face off battles and used great puck transition. Sent traffic to limit the goaltenders eyes and secured redirect chances. That includes rare turnovers and avoided hits. One negative for the Stars was their inability to execute on the power play. On defense their shot blockers in this period alone weren't effective but they used stick movement to disrupt passing attempts and had a goaltender that made critical saves. Physical on the forecheck and their penalty kill restricted the man advantage. Stars defense blocked 17 shots, secured 4 takeaways and improved to a 27-13-5 record.
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Thursday January 11th, 2024: The Golden Knight in Overtime earn a 2-1 win against the Bruins. The Golden Knights in one posted 12 shots on net while winning 60% of the face offs and turned it over 4 times. Vegas created zone entries by winning face off battles and set each other up with good passes. They also generated scoring opportunities through the circles or by crashing the net. Minimized turnovers and stayed away from hits. Too bad they couldn't score and their power play was poor. During the 2nd period Vegas put 6 shots on net while winning 45% of the face offs and turned it over twice. The Golden Knights were able to enter their zone by executing in the face off circle and fired solid passes. Now Vegas spent most of this period dumping pucks due to Boston's defensive pressure but when chances were created it was usually through the circles or by ambushing net effectively. In addition, the Golden Knights were struggling on the power play and hits were slowing them down. They also kept turnovers to a minimum. For the Vegas defense they were physical and used some stick movement to cause a couple takeaways. Solid net minder as well because he made a lot of good saves. Then in the 3rd a Heinen tripping minor would put Vegas on a power play as it ended with Marchessault's shot redirecting the puck off Eichel's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Golden Knights capped off period 3 by putting 6 shots on net and won 40% of their face offs. Including 1 giveaway. Vegas much like the 2nd period spent most of their time clearing pucks due to the Bruins center ice pressure. When they did get scoring chances it was by crashing the net. Hits were physical as well. Luckily turnovers were minimum and they finally got the puck past Martin. In conclusion, during OT Pietrangelo 46 seconds in buried a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Vegas gained their only scoring chance by cutting to the net and moved the puck well with excellent passes. So each team got into their zone by executing in the face off cirlce and made quality passes. More importantly they earned scoring opportunities from high in the slot, inside the circles or by driving the net. Sent bodies toward the crease to block the goaltenders vision and gained redirect chances. They hardly turned it over as well. Unfortunately, they were both poor on the power play and the hits slowed them down. Luckily Vegas late scored when it was time. Defensively, they got their shot blockers to crowd the lane and turned the puck aside before it touched the net. Both of their penalty kill units restricted the power play too. At least each team used stick movement which disrupted a few scoring opportunities and the hits were physical. In the end, Vegas had a goaltender that fought through screens and made the key saves. Capitalized in the face off circle and didn't turn it over. Vegas had 19 blocked shots, 23 hits and moved up to a 24-13-5 record.
The Bruins took a tough 1-2 Overtime loss against the Golden Knights. The Bruins put 8 shots in net while winning 40% of the face offs and turned it over 0 times. Defense recorded 6 takeaways and 3 hits. Boston generated zone chances by executing in the face off circle and fired solid passes. Also created scoring opportunities inside the circle or operated effeciently to crash the net. Sent traffic toward the crease to limit the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Now turnovers were in check but hits were hard to stay away from. Defensively, Boston used good stick movement to poke check pucks away but they lacked in the hit department. Shifting to period 2 Boston placed 10 shots on net and won 54% of their face offs while losing the puck 3 times. The Bruins entered their zone by winning face off battles and created space off good puck movement. Boosted their scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot or above the circles. Also did a great job of sending constant traffic to the crease which eliminated the goaltenders eye sight. Turnovers were a non factor as well. With that being said.....Boston struggled on their only power play and hits were physical. Then on defense they had a goaltender that made a bunch of critical saves through the first 40 minutes of play and their penalty kill shutdown the man advantage. Not to mention they got their shot blockers to clog lanes and deflected pucks before it could reach the net. Along with solid stick play because it helped generate a few turnovers or disrupted scoring attempts. Let's not forget they had a goaltender making save after save to keep this game scoreless. Boston closed out the 2nd with 15 total shots on net and won 60% of the face offs. That includes 2 giveaways. Bruins opened the ice with good passes and entered their zone off quality face off wins. They also created solid scoring chances. Had great puck protection but hits were still tough to avoid. Now in Overtime Boston added 0 shots on net and won 53% of their face offs. Boston hardly touched the puck. To make matters even worse they struggled all night on the power play and hits were unavoidable. Bruins had 21 hits, 5 total giveaways and fell off to a 24-8-9 record.
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Wednesday January 10th, 2024: Wedgewood earned 21 saves and the Stars dominate the Wild by a final score of 7-2. Dallas is standing 3rd place in the Central Division and won 2 in a row. In period 1 Pavelski would bury a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Stars through one posted 8 shots on net with 6 giveaways and won 41% of the face offs. Defense talkies 6 hits and 4 takeaways. Dallas pushed the puck in their zone by feeding each other with good passes and executed in the face off circle. Also created scoring chances inside the circles or by ambushing the net. Not to mention they won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive and sent traffic toward the the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision for redirect opportunities. Too bad they were insufficient on their only power play and turnovers piled up. During the 2nd period Duchene would extend the Stars lead after sipping in a snap shot goal, 2-0. Few possessions later Roope Hintz would sink a snap shot goal of his own thus going up 3-0. The Stars in the 2nd put 16 shots in net with 4 giveaways and won 47% of the face offs. Including their defense adding 3 of their 8 hits and blocked 6 shots. Dallas stayed effecient in the face off circle which allowed zone entries and fired solid passes. They simply got the puck from their D zone all the way to their O-zone. Now the Stars were gaining scoring chances from high in the slot or by cutting to the net. Also earned redirect attempts by sending bodies toward the net to limit the goaltenders eye sight and turnovers were a non factor. Some negatives were trying to avoid hits and were in effective on the power play. On defense they used good stick play and big hits to slow the Wild down. Blockers denied shot attempts and their goaltender made some good saves. Heading to period 3 Robertson would ding in a wrist shot goal, 4-1. Following that score the Stars would add on to their lead after Lundkvist would hammer in a wrist shot goal of his own, 5-1. The Stars concluded the 3rd period by recording 10 shots on net and won 44% of the face offs with 5 turnovers. Outscored the Wild 4-2. So Dallas gained entry in their zone by winning face off battles and made good passes. They managed to create quality scoring chances with a ton of traffic blocking the goaltenders eye sight and won puck battles along the board. They were unable to avoid hits and turnovers were a problem. Each team created zone chances by winning face off battles and set one another up with solid passes. They were able to generate scoring opportunities from high in the slot, through the circles or by driving the net. Sent a ton of bodies toward the crease to eliminate the goaltenders eye sight and secured redirect attempts. Won puck battles along the board to keep their possessions alive. Luckily for Dallas they just scored a lot of goals. As for Minnesota they went 1 for 2 on the power play and kept turnovers low. Defensively, they both got their shot blockers to clog lanes and diverted the puck before it could touch the net. They also used excellent stick play and big hits to jar pucks loose. Keep note Dallas moving forward wants to force more than 1 giveaway. At the end of the night, the Stars had a goaltender that fought through screens made critical saves. Especially in the 3rd. At least Minnesota shutdown the power play. Dallas had 20 blocked shots with 9 team hits, coughed the puck up 15 total times and jolted their record to 24-11-5.
The Wild against the Stars got blown out 2-7. Minnesota is currently two games beneath 500 and lost two in a row. Keep in mind the Wild are sitting 7th place in the West and are five games out of a playoff spot. Minnesota in the 1st put 6 shots in net and 58% of the face offs while getting outscored 1-0. Coughed the puck up 0 times. The defense added 5 hits and 5 takeaways. The Wild found ways to generate their zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and set one another up with quality passes. Minnesota never turned it over ethier. Now they did struggle in entering their zone after clearing pucks due to Dallas's center ice pressure using hits or good stick movement. If scoring chances were generated then it was usually inside the circles. On the defensive end Minnesota utilized stick play and big hits to enforce turnovers. Minnesota through two added 3 shots on net with 1 turnover and won 52% of their face offs. Got outscored 2-0 while the defense secured 13 hits. The Wild spent most of this period clearing pucks due to the Stars defensive pressure. Now as far as zone entries go that would be off solid passes and tremendous execution in the face off circle. Rare turnovers too. Defensively, their goaltender was having a tough night making saves and struggled to fight through screens. Shot blockers weren't as effective ethier but they were physical on the forecheck. In period 3 Matt Boldy would finally put the Wild in the board after delivering a wrister but trailed 1-3. Later on Minnesota would earn a power play off a Seguin tripping minor and it led to a Ryan Hartman snap shot goal, 2-5. Minnesota in the third secured 14 total shots on net and won 55% of the face offs with 0 giveaways lost. The Wild entered their zone by making good passes and winning face offs. Also, they generated a lot of scoring chances and sent traffic to block the goaltenders vision. Turnovers were rare and they stayed away from hits. Minnesota throughout the game posted 1 giveaway, defense forced 13 blocked shots while earning 26 hits and fell off to a 17-19-4 record.
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BREAKING: The Flyers got Jamie Drysdale and 2025 2nd round draft pick after trading Cutter Gauthier to the Ducks. So Jamie Drysdale is a solid player that can generate quality scoring opportunities high in the slot, above the circles or from sharp angles. He can also crash the net effectively. To add on Drysdale can set his teammates up with excellent passing skills. As for his defense he brings high energy every single night and will outwork the opposing player along the board. He can lead on the power play whether his team is at a disadvantage or not. Although, Drysdale has missed some time with a lower body Injury which is why his goal scoring total is so low. This guy already missed the past 3 games. Then on the other end you have Gauthier who can create scoring chances through the middle of the slot, inside the circles or by driving the net. Feeds his teammates with good passes as well. Keep note Gauthier was drafted Philadelphia and he wanted to be there but as the time went on he didn't want to be a Flyer anymore. Drysdale in 2023-2024 has 1 goal, 4 assists and 5 total points.
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INJURY UPDATE: Bedard is out for4 to 6 weeks after suffering a broken jaw in a 4-2 loss to the Devils back on Friday night. Keep in mind this throws in Dickinson who replace him. Now Connor Bedard skated into the offensive zone and took a massive body check to the jaw by Smith. This of course would force Bedard to leave the ice with hand holding his jaw. Keep note this injury occurred in the 1st period. Bedard this season recorded 15 goals, 18 assists and 33 total points.
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Friday January 5th, 2024: Brossoit saves 37 shots and the Jets the picked up a 3-1 win over the Ducks. Winnipeg won 5 straight and are standing 1st place in the Central Division. The Jets in period 1 posted 13 shots on net while winning 47% of their face offs and turned it over 7 times. Including their defense adding 4 hits 2 takeaways. Winnipeg had great puck transition and were solid in the face off circle which is how they generated zone entires and created positive scoring chances through the circles or by crashing the net. Sent bodies at the crease to limit the goaltenders vision but giveaways were mounting early and hits were hard to stay away from. More importantly they couldn't score due to the Ducks net minder making a lot of key saves. On the defensive side their stick movement was unable to get going and their goaltender despite giving up a goal also made some good saves. During the 2nd period the Jets would tie it midway in after Ehlers zipped in a snap shot goal, 1-1. Winnipeg through two put 10 shots on net and won 47% of the face offs and gave the puck up once. The Jets were still entering their zone by winning face off battles and set each other up with good passes. Earned most of their scoring chances inside the circles and giveaways were limited. On defense they their stick movement was able to deflect passes their penalty kill shutdown the only games power play but hits weren't as effective. In period 3 Nate Schmidt would give the Jets their first lead after blasting a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Afterwards, Winnipeg would gain a power play off a Gudas roughing minor and it led to a Perfetti snap shot goal, 3-1. Jets in the 3rd had 7 shots on goal and won 38% of their face offs. Can't exclude their 2 giveaways. So each team entered the zone by firing solid passes and created scoring opportunities from high in the slot, inside the circles or by driving the net. They also struggled to avoid hits and turnovers were a mess.. Luckily Winnipeg executed on the power play and scored more goals. Defensively, they each got blockers to deny shot attempts and deflected the puck before it could reach the net. They used stick play and big hits to jar pucks loose. However Winnipeg's penalty kill was more effective and their goaltender made key saves throughout the game. Jets snagged 14 team hits, coughed the puck 10 times, defense blocked 20 shots and improved to a 25-9-4 record.
The Ducks suffered a difficult 1-3 loss against the Jets. Anaheim has lost 4 games in a row and sit 7thnolace in the Pacific Division. In period 1 McTavish off a Vatrano and Killorn pass would fire in a backhanded goal, 1-0. The Ducks fired 10 shots on net and won 52% of their face offs while turning it over twice. Outscored Winnipeg 1-0 as well. As for the defense they secured 9 hits and gained 0 takeaways. The Ducks offense pushed the puck into their zone by executing in the face off circle and delivered nice passes. They also created quality scoring opportunities which came from high in the slot or inside the circles and occasionally cut to the net. Don't forget Anaheim sent traffic toward the crease to takeaway the goaltenders vision and secured redirect chances. Avoided hits and kept turnovers contained. Defensively, the Ducks were using big hits that caused the Jets to lose control of the puck. Too bad their stick movement was insufficient. During the 2nd period the Ducks placed 9 shots on net while winning 52% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 9 times. Were. 0 for 1 on the power play too. Anaheim continued to create zone opportunities with an excellent performance in the face off circle and used precision passing. Also snagged those scoring chances from high in the slot or inside the circles. At times they drove the net. Stayed away from hits as well. Unfortunately turnovers were starting to pile. On the defensive side their stick movement was still insufficient but their goaltender made a lot of nice saves besides giving up that one goal. The Ducks ended the 3rd by firing 15 shots on net with 6 turnovers and won 61% of the face offs. Along with no goals. The Ducks were been held scoreless in between periods 2 and 3. Anaheim's defense blocked 20 shots with 20 hits, lost the puck 17 times and dropped off to a 13-24-1 record.
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Wednesday January 3rd, 2024: The Capitals sustained a difficult 3-6 loss when going against the Devils. Washington is 3rd place throughout Eastern Conference and are tied with the Devils for that 2nd slot in the wild card standings. In the 1st period the Caps gained a power play off a Bastain roughing minor and it led to a McMichael wriser, 1-2. Washington through one placed 9 shots on net and won 48% of the face offs with 7 turnovers lost. We're 1 for 1 on the power play too. The Capitals entered their zone by executing in the face off circle and delivered good passes. They also generated scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot and by crashing the net effectively. Not to mention they executed on the man advantage and avoided hits. Unfortunately they coughed the puck up due to the Devils stick movement and defensive pressure. The Caps goaltender moving forward needs to be better at keeping pucks out the net. Then during period 2 Kuznetsov would hammer in a snap shot goal, 2-3. Thereafter, Washington would earn a power play on a Miller tripping minor that ended with a Carlson snap shot goal, 3-3. The Capitals ended the 2nd by putting 10 shots on net and won 43% of their face offs while each team scored 2 apiece. Turned it over 5 times as well. The Capitals created zone entires by dishing out good passes and continued to win face off battles. More importantly they generated scoring chances by cutting to the net aggressively or through the circles. Now the Caps had better puck protection and were still firing on clylinders when in the power play but hits were starting to catch up with them. Also protected the puck better. Then in the 3rd period the Capitals recorded 7 shots on goal with 6 giveaways and won 42% of the face offs. Got outscored 3-0 as well. Capitals have 42 points on the year, lost the puck 18 times, utilized 25 hits while going 4 for 2 on the man advantage and fell off to a 18-12-6 record.
The Devils pounce the Capitals by a final score of 6-3. New Jersey is sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot and are 6-3-1 in 10 games. During the 1st period the Devil's were on a power play Paciorerty tripping minor and it allowed for Hischer to secure a redirect goal off a Jack Hughes shot attempt, 2-0. This would be Hischer's second goal of the night. New Jersey in one recorded 8 shots on net while going 1 for 1 on the power play and turned it over only 5 times. Finished 51% in the face off circle and outscored Washington 2-1. The defense earned 3 takeaways and earned 5 hits. The Devils created zone chances by winning face off battles and fired solid passes. New Jersey posted scoring opportunities the circles and by ambushing the crease. Secured redirect attempts after sending traffic to limit the goaltenders vision and added sharp angle chances by gaining positions behind the net. Also showed execution on the power play and kept turnovers low. Too bad the hits were slowing them down at times. On defense their blockers denied shot attempts and their goaltender for most of the period made good saves but gave up a late one still. Jumping into period 2 Mercer would zing in a snap shot goal, this going up 3-1. Few possessions later McLeod would dish in a backhanded goal, 4-3. New Jersey capped off the 2nd by posting 12 shots on goal while winning 59% of the face offs and gave the puck up 3 times. The Devils had terrific puck placement and were dominate in the face off circles. Along with posting scoring chances from high in the slot and inside the circles. Their puck protection remained effecient but the hits were becoming more physical. Approaching the 3rd period Dawson Mercer would ding in a snap shot goal to give his team a 5-3 lead. The Devils in period three put 8 shots on net while winning 57% of their face offs and coughed the puck up 3 times. So each team did a tremendous job in face off circle and set one another up with quality passes which helped create zone chances. They both generated scoring opportunities in the middle of the slot, in the circles or drove the net effectively. Let's not forget they sent some bodies toward the net to takeaway the goaltenders eye sight and recorded redirect attempts. Were excellent on the power play as well. Now turnovers as a whole team was disastrous and hits were hard to stay away from. Luckily New Jersey scored the most goals. Defensively they got their blockers to deny shot attempts. Both were able to use some stick play and big hits which caused the offenses into turning it over. At the end of the night the Devils had a goaltender that fought through screens and made critical saves. Devils finished 1 for 2 on the power play, turned the puck over 11 times, had a usage of 11 hits with Daws making 23 saves and moved up to a 20-14-2 record.
So the Ducks will be without Lundstrom who is expected to miss the next 6 months of action after tearing his Achilles during a off season training. Lundstrom will now under go surgery. To be honest this could be tough for Anaheim moving forward he's such a big part of this team. On offense Lundstrom can generate scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot, crashing the net or from sharp angles by gaining positions behind the crease. Keep note Lundstrom hasn't scored a lot of goals this season due to his nagging injury that's finally getting fixed! More importantly he can set his teammates up with excellent passes. Then on defense he simply does a great job of using his stick to poke check pucks away and is a big hitter.
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BREAKING: The Ducks sign former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock to a new 1 year deal. Now Stalock is a solid goaltender who can make pillar to post saves and does a nice job of fighting through screens. Now keep in mind Anaheim is definitely in need of goaltender. Not saying Gibson is bad but the Ducks were struggling to find a quality backup. Stalock finished 2023 with a 9-15-2 record and earned a 3.01 in goals against average. That includes a .908 in save percentage.
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BREAKING: The Coyotes signed Matt Dumba to a 3 year #3.9 Million Dollar deal. Matt Dumba is a fast skater and can create separation from his defenders. Offensively, Matt Dumba generates scoring opportunities from in the circles or by crashing the net. His defensive skill set is equally effective as uses good stick movement to dislodge pucks and he's physical on the forecheck. Dumba capped off 2023 by scoring 4 goals, 10 assists and 14 total points.
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The Sharks traded Erik Karlsson to the Penguins for Grenlund with a 1st round pick added and sent Petry to the Canadiens in a nine player swap. Now Erik Karlsson is such a great hockey player with tremendous awareness. Karlsson can score through the middle of the slot or from in the circles. Occasionally, he'll score from sharp angle areas. That includes being a solid passer ro help open up the ice. Defensively, Karlsson utilizes his stick to break-up pass attempts and can disrupt scoring opportunities. Karlsson this past season scored 25 goals, 75 assists and 101 total points.
The Sharks traded Erik Karlsson to the Penguins for Grenlund with a 1st round pick added and sent Petry to the Canadiens in a nine player swap. Now Erik Karlsson is such a great hockey player with tremendous awareness. Karlsson can score through the middle of the slot or from in the circles. Occasionally, he'll score from sharp angle areas. That includes being a solid passer ro help open up the ice. Defensively, Karlsson utilizes his stick to break-up pass attempts and can disrupt scoring opportunities. Karlsson this past season scored 25 goals, 75 assists and 101 total points.
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BREAKING: The Senators sign Vladamir Tarasenko to a 1 year $5 Million Dollar deal. Now don't forget Tarasenko came to the Rangers in 2023 after the Blues traded him mid-season. Tarasenko is a big guy who can generate scoring chances from inside the circles or by crashing the net. Occassionally, he'll score from sharp angle areas. He can also open up the ice with good passes. Unfortunately, for Tarasenko this past year he only played in 31 games due to a shoulder injury. He nabbed 8 goals, 13 assists and 21 total points.
BREAKING: The Senators sign Vladamir Tarasenko to a 1 year $5 Million Dollar deal. Now don't forget Tarasenko came to the Rangers in 2023 after the Blues traded him mid-season. Tarasenko is a big guy who can generate scoring chances from inside the circles or by crashing the net. Occassionally, he'll score from sharp angle areas. He can also open up the ice with good passes. Unfortunately, for Tarasenko this past year he only played in 31 games due to a shoulder injury. He nabbed 8 goals, 13 assists and 21 total points.
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WELCOME HOME: The Bruins bring back Lucic by signing him to a 1 year deal for $1 Million Dollars. Now how cool is this Milian Lucic back in a Bruins uniform for the first time since 2011 which was the year they won the Cup against Vancouver. Lucic on offense has the ability to create to scoring chances through the middle of the slot or by crashing the net. Also, if he doesn't have the puck then he's taking away the goaltenders vision by using solid screens. Defensively, he sticks up for his teammates by fighting it out and makes open ice hits. Lucic scored 7 goals, added 12 assists and ended with 19 total points.
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BREAKING: The Senators traded Alex Debrincat to the Red Wings for three NHL draft slections. Now Alex DeBrincat is a solid goal scorer from pretty much anywhere on the ice and his teammates up with good passes. As for his defense he uses good stick play to force opponents into losing control of the puck and shot blocks at a high level. DeBrincat last year scored 27 goals, 39 assists and 66 total points.
BREAKING: The Senators traded Alex Debrincat to the Red Wings for three NHL draft slections. Now Alex DeBrincat is a solid goal scorer from pretty much anywhere on the ice and his teammates up with good passes. As for his defense he uses good stick play to force opponents into losing control of the puck and shot blocks at a high level. DeBrincat last year scored 27 goals, 39 assists and 66 total points.
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NEW HOME: The Canadiens traded away Joel Edmudsson to the Capitals for a 3rd and 7th round draft selection. Now Joel Edmudsson makes most of his money by effectively ambushing the net and can score from in the circles. As for his defense he uses good stick play to disrupt pass or scoring attempts and is a well known fighter when it comes to sticking up for his teammates. I'll tell you right now that the Capitals for the last few seasons have had problems in finding consistent defenders. Edmudsson in 2022-2023 secured 2 goals, 11 assists and 13 total points. His low scoring total has been due to injury reasons. Not just this year but for the last couple.
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BREAKING: The Capitals have signed Max Pacioretty to a $2 Milliin Dollar deal. Max Pacioretty is a solid addition to the Washington Capitals and reason to that is because he's an agressissive slot scorer and does damage in the circles. Now Pacioretty scored only 3 goals this season before re tearing his Achillies.
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WELCOME TO ANAHEIM: The Ducks snag Alex Killorn from the Lightning by signing him to a 4 year 25 Milion Dollar deal. Alex Killorn is a solid pick up for the Ducks because this a guy who can generate scoring chances from in the circles or by cutting to the net. He also does a nice job of blocking the goaltenders vision and earns redirect attempts when provided. Killorn ended 2023 by scoring 27 goals, added 37 assists and tallied 64 total points.
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BREAKING: The Senators ink Korpisalo to a 5 year $20 Million Dollar deal. Now Korpisalo coming to the Ottawa certainly adds more depth to the goaltenders. Korpisalo does a tremendous job of making quality saves and fights through screens. Korpisalo last year at the trade deadline was moved to the Kings for Jonathan Quick who eventually went to the Golden Knights days later. Korpisalo in 2022-2023 finished with an 18-14-4 record while earning 2.87 in goals against average and a .915 in save percentage.
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BREAKING: The Maple Leafs pick-up Klingberg on a 1 year deal that is worth $4.15 Million Dollars. Klingberg in the offensive zone an creat scoring opportunitues by crashing the net and he's a redirect machine when blocking the goalies vision. Klingberg in 2023 recorded 10 goals, 23 assists and 33 total points.
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ON THE MOVE: The Winnipeg Jets have traded Pierre Luc Dubois to the Kings who signed him to an eight year $68 Million Dollar deal. Pierre Luc Dubois does a really nice job of creating most of his scoring chances from in the circles and has a laser of a shot. He also has great vision to set up teammates by delivering good passes. Luc Dubois this past year reeled in 27 goals, 36 assists and 63 points.
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The Canadiens gave up a 31st and 37th draft selection to get Alex Newhook from the Avalanche. Now this is honestly a good pick up for the Canadiens, because they need a player who can score consistently and open up the ice with quality passes. Alex Newhook is the type a guy that makes most of his money by scoring goals from in the circles and times can crash the net. However, Newhook can still try and improve on defemse because as of right now he's still a one way type of player. Newhook recorded 14 goals, 16 assists and 30 total points.
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MOVING ON: The Golden Knights trade Reilly Smith to the Penguins and return they got a 2024 2nd round draft selection. The Penguins are getting a player who is a solid slot scorer and can generates chances from in the circles. Offensively, he brings a lot to this team. Keep note he just won a Stanley Cup this year. Smith this past season secured 26 goals, 30 assists and 56 points.
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BREAKING: The Golden Knights are keeping Ivan Barbashev after extending him to a 5 year $25 Million Dollar deal. This past year Barbashev recorded 16 goals, 29 assists and 49 total points. Now in the Postseason he added 7 goals and 17 assists.
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ON THE MOVE: The Devils trade Sharongovich and a 2023 draft selection to the Flames and got Tyler Toffoli in return. Now first and foremost by Tyler Toffoli coming over he'll be aligning himself with Nico Hischer and Jack Hughes. Tyler Toffoli does a tremendous job of creating scoring opportunities through the middle of the slot or from in the circles. Toffoli ended 2023 by adding adding 34 goals, scooped up 39 assists and recorded 73 total points.
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BREAKING: The Blackhawks get land Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Bruins after trading both Ian Mitchell and Regula. This trade also free's up the Bruins cap space. Taylor Hall is big guy who can generate scoring chances through the inner the slot or from in the circles. Occasionally, he'll crash the net. Then on defense he's a physical brute who enjoys hitting anyone who comes across center ice or along the board. As for Nick Foligno he's a goal scoring machine in the slot or by cutting to the net consistently. Along with quality passing skills. These players last year were combind for 26 goals, 36 assists and 62 points.
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STAYING PUT: The Devils are keeping Timo Meier around for a long time after inking him to an 8 year deal that'll be worth $70.4 Million Dollars. Throughout this season alone he posted 9 goals and 15 assists. Now across eight seasons he gained 163 goals and 167 assists.
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BREAKING: The Devils has extended Jesper Bratts Bratt's contract to an 8 year $63 Million Dollar deal. Now keep in mind that before this deal Jesper Bratt was about to become a free agent player next June but guess not. This past year Bratt made his money by creating scoring chances through the middle of the slot or from in the circles and occasionally crashed the net. Including great vision because he knows how set his teammates up with nice passes. Bratt this past season scored 32 goals, added 41 assists and recorded 73 total points. Now in the Playoffs he scored 1 goal and gained 5 assists while his team got eliminated by the Canes in five games.
BREAKING: The Devils has extended Jesper Bratts Bratt's contract to an 8 year $63 Million Dollar deal. Now keep in mind that before this deal Jesper Bratt was about to become a free agent player next June but guess not. This past year Bratt made his money by creating scoring chances through the middle of the slot or from in the circles and occasionally crashed the net. Including great vision because he knows how set his teammates up with nice passes. Bratt this past season scored 32 goals, added 41 assists and recorded 73 total points. Now in the Playoffs he scored 1 goal and gained 5 assists while his team got eliminated by the Canes in five games.
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BREAKING: With the Kings and Flyers the Blue Jackets score big in a three player trade after landing Provorov from LA. In return the Kings would get Connauton. Provorov coming to Columbus will bring his offense and defensive abilities. Provorov creates scoring chances through the middle the of the slot or from in the circles. He goes hard at the net as well. On defense he has the ability to make open ice hits. Provorov this past year recorded 6 goals, 21 assists and 27 total points. Now throughout his entire career Provorov gained 65 goals with 152 assists amd 217 points. That includes 11 game winning scores.
BREAKING: With the Kings and Flyers the Blue Jackets score big in a three player trade after landing Provorov from LA. In return the Kings would get Connauton. Provorov coming to Columbus will bring his offense and defensive abilities. Provorov creates scoring chances through the middle the of the slot or from in the circles. He goes hard at the net as well. On defense he has the ability to make open ice hits. Provorov this past year recorded 6 goals, 21 assists and 27 total points. Now throughout his entire career Provorov gained 65 goals with 152 assists amd 217 points. That includes 11 game winning scores.
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BREAKING: The Capitals have gone ahead to hire new Head Coach Spencer Carbery. Now keep in mind that Spencer Carbery served as the Maple Leafs assistant manager for the last two seasons. Despite tough playoff exits, Carbery led Toronto to the 2nd best power play throughout the NHL.
BREAKING: The Capitals have gone ahead to hire new Head Coach Spencer Carbery. Now keep in mind that Spencer Carbery served as the Maple Leafs assistant manager for the last two seasons. Despite tough playoff exits, Carbery led Toronto to the 2nd best power play throughout the NHL.
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BREAKING: The Blue Jackets have fired Brad Larsen. Now this whole firing ordeal comes after the Blue Jackets finished the year with the leagues second worst win/loss record after going 25-48-9 and were 8th place in the Eastern Conference.
BREAKING: The Blue Jackets have fired Brad Larsen. Now this whole firing ordeal comes after the Blue Jackets finished the year with the leagues second worst win/loss record after going 25-48-9 and were 8th place in the Eastern Conference.
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BREAKING: After not making the Postseason this year the Penguins felt it was best to fire General Manager Ron Hextall. The Penguins this season finished 5th place in the Metropolitan Division with a 40-31-11 record and their streak of 16 consecutive playoffs has been snapped.
BREAKING: After not making the Postseason this year the Penguins felt it was best to fire General Manager Ron Hextall. The Penguins this season finished 5th place in the Metropolitan Division with a 40-31-11 record and their streak of 16 consecutive playoffs has been snapped.
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Thursday April 13th, 2023: The Stars for a second straight game knocked off the Blues by a score of 1-0. Stars have won 6 striaght games in a row and earned their 108th point. The Stars through one recorded 10 total shots in net with 3 turnovers lost and won 77% of the face offs. Including the defense adding 3 takeaways. Dallas gained quality zone entries by dominating inside the face off circle and delivered good passes towards the slot to help create solid scoring chances. As for their defense Oettinger denied the Blues of a score by making key saves to keep the puck from getting in and they used good stick movement to disrupt pass attempts. During a scoreless 2nd period Dallas reeled in 9 total shots and won 66% of their face offs while coughing the puck up 4 times. Defense earned 7 combined takeaways and Oettinger had 14 overall saves. Dallas continued to execute inside the face off circle to help create zone chances and cut to the net for quality scoring opportunities but they were slowed down with consistent turnovers and could not avoid the big hits. Now the Stars on defense used solid stick play to eliminate zone entries and disrupted pass attempts while Oettinger made quality saves to keep this game tied. Then in the 3rd period Dallas would strike first after Wyatt Johnston buried a slap shot goal, 1-0. This would be Johbston's 23rd goal of the season. The Starts closed out the 3rd by putting 12 shots in net while notching 67% inside the face off circle and outscored St. Louis 1-0. Dallas got their offense set up in the zone by winning face off battles and with good puck movement they crashed the crease effectively to produce quality chances. Stars gave the puck away 12 total times, defense utilized 11 hits and improved to a 47-21-14 record.
Thursday April 13th, 2023: The Stars for a second straight game knocked off the Blues by a score of 1-0. Stars have won 6 striaght games in a row and earned their 108th point. The Stars through one recorded 10 total shots in net with 3 turnovers lost and won 77% of the face offs. Including the defense adding 3 takeaways. Dallas gained quality zone entries by dominating inside the face off circle and delivered good passes towards the slot to help create solid scoring chances. As for their defense Oettinger denied the Blues of a score by making key saves to keep the puck from getting in and they used good stick movement to disrupt pass attempts. During a scoreless 2nd period Dallas reeled in 9 total shots and won 66% of their face offs while coughing the puck up 4 times. Defense earned 7 combined takeaways and Oettinger had 14 overall saves. Dallas continued to execute inside the face off circle to help create zone chances and cut to the net for quality scoring opportunities but they were slowed down with consistent turnovers and could not avoid the big hits. Now the Stars on defense used solid stick play to eliminate zone entries and disrupted pass attempts while Oettinger made quality saves to keep this game tied. Then in the 3rd period Dallas would strike first after Wyatt Johnston buried a slap shot goal, 1-0. This would be Johbston's 23rd goal of the season. The Starts closed out the 3rd by putting 12 shots in net while notching 67% inside the face off circle and outscored St. Louis 1-0. Dallas got their offense set up in the zone by winning face off battles and with good puck movement they crashed the crease effectively to produce quality chances. Stars gave the puck away 12 total times, defense utilized 11 hits and improved to a 47-21-14 record.
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Wednesday April 12th, 2023: Johnston tallys a two goal night and it leads the Stars past the Blues for a 5-2 Victory. Stars have snagged their 46th win of the season. The Stars would strike first in period 1 after Ryan Johnston buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Afterwards, Joe Pavelski from above the left circle would zip in a slap shot goal, 2-1. The Stars posted 14 total shots and won 52% of their face offs with turnovers lost. The Stars gained solid zone entries by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes and created scoring chances from insode the slot or above the circles. Then during the 2nd period Dallas off the Blues double minor penalties would extend their lead after Roope Hintz sunk in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-2. Following that big score Dallas who were still on a double minor power play would push their lead thanks to Johnston ripping in a wrister, 4-2. Dallas concluded the 2nd by spotting in 14 total shots and won 58% of their face offs with 0 turnivers attached. Dallas got their offense set up in their zone by winning face off battles and with traffic blocking Hofer's vision they were able crash the net effectively to create solid scoring chances. Very efficient on the power play and turnovers were a non-factor. As for their defense they they got their sticks involved to disrupt pass attempts and eliminated zone entries. Now in the 3rd period Dallas reeled in 10 total shots with 3 turnovers acquired and won 55% of their face offs. They coughed the puck up once as well. Dallas gained numerous scoring chances from the above the circles or by cutting to the net and delivered nice passes. They executed in the face off circle as it helped pushed the puck into their zone. Stars finished 3 of 5 on the power play, Robertson secured 3 assists and improved to a 46-21-14 record.
The Blues got plastered by the Stars after suffering a 2-5 loss. St. Louis falls back to 500 on the year and are atop two straight losses. In period 1 a Dellandrea tripping minor would put St. Louis on a power play and it ended with Thomas's shot redirecting the puck off Vrana's stick and into the net, 1-1. Few puck possessions later Robert Thomas would rifle in a wrist shot goal, 2-2. The Blues in one put 6 total shots in net while winning 47% of their face offs and turned it over twice. The Blues pushed he puck into their zone while delivering nice passes which helped open up their shooting lanes and generated scoring chances from insode the circles or by cutting to the goal line. That includes an early 1 for 1 start on the power play. However, from time to time the Blues were forced to dump pucks due to the Stars defensive pressure. In a scoreless 2nd period St. Louis would place 6 total shots on net while winning 42% of the face offs and got outscored 3-0. They've been hit 8 combined times as well. Due to the Stars center ice pressure it forced the Blues into dumping pucks and couldn't stay away from the big hits. When zone appearances were made it by executing in the face off circle and created quality chances from inside the slot but struggled to score as Woll remained a brick wall in net. Now in the 3rd period the Blues secured 6 total shots on net with 1 giveaway and notched 44% inside the face off circle. St. Louis's offense for most of this period had isses trying to gain zone entries due to the Stars defensive pressure forcing dumped pucks and were slowed down with big hits. When zone chances were earned it would be by executing in the face off circle while operating effeciently to crash the net and create solid scoring opportunities but at times they would just miss the net. A few positives for the defense was that their shot blockers fended off pucks before it could reach the net and attempted to slow Dallas down with hits of their own. Blues went 1of 2 on the power play, defense utilized 14 hits and fell down to a 37-37-7 record.
Wednesday April 12th, 2023: Johnston tallys a two goal night and it leads the Stars past the Blues for a 5-2 Victory. Stars have snagged their 46th win of the season. The Stars would strike first in period 1 after Ryan Johnston buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Afterwards, Joe Pavelski from above the left circle would zip in a slap shot goal, 2-1. The Stars posted 14 total shots and won 52% of their face offs with turnovers lost. The Stars gained solid zone entries by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes and created scoring chances from insode the slot or above the circles. Then during the 2nd period Dallas off the Blues double minor penalties would extend their lead after Roope Hintz sunk in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-2. Following that big score Dallas who were still on a double minor power play would push their lead thanks to Johnston ripping in a wrister, 4-2. Dallas concluded the 2nd by spotting in 14 total shots and won 58% of their face offs with 0 turnivers attached. Dallas got their offense set up in their zone by winning face off battles and with traffic blocking Hofer's vision they were able crash the net effectively to create solid scoring chances. Very efficient on the power play and turnovers were a non-factor. As for their defense they they got their sticks involved to disrupt pass attempts and eliminated zone entries. Now in the 3rd period Dallas reeled in 10 total shots with 3 turnovers acquired and won 55% of their face offs. They coughed the puck up once as well. Dallas gained numerous scoring chances from the above the circles or by cutting to the net and delivered nice passes. They executed in the face off circle as it helped pushed the puck into their zone. Stars finished 3 of 5 on the power play, Robertson secured 3 assists and improved to a 46-21-14 record.
The Blues got plastered by the Stars after suffering a 2-5 loss. St. Louis falls back to 500 on the year and are atop two straight losses. In period 1 a Dellandrea tripping minor would put St. Louis on a power play and it ended with Thomas's shot redirecting the puck off Vrana's stick and into the net, 1-1. Few puck possessions later Robert Thomas would rifle in a wrist shot goal, 2-2. The Blues in one put 6 total shots in net while winning 47% of their face offs and turned it over twice. The Blues pushed he puck into their zone while delivering nice passes which helped open up their shooting lanes and generated scoring chances from insode the circles or by cutting to the goal line. That includes an early 1 for 1 start on the power play. However, from time to time the Blues were forced to dump pucks due to the Stars defensive pressure. In a scoreless 2nd period St. Louis would place 6 total shots on net while winning 42% of the face offs and got outscored 3-0. They've been hit 8 combined times as well. Due to the Stars center ice pressure it forced the Blues into dumping pucks and couldn't stay away from the big hits. When zone appearances were made it by executing in the face off circle and created quality chances from inside the slot but struggled to score as Woll remained a brick wall in net. Now in the 3rd period the Blues secured 6 total shots on net with 1 giveaway and notched 44% inside the face off circle. St. Louis's offense for most of this period had isses trying to gain zone entries due to the Stars defensive pressure forcing dumped pucks and were slowed down with big hits. When zone chances were earned it would be by executing in the face off circle while operating effeciently to crash the net and create solid scoring opportunities but at times they would just miss the net. A few positives for the defense was that their shot blockers fended off pucks before it could reach the net and attempted to slow Dallas down with hits of their own. Blues went 1of 2 on the power play, defense utilized 14 hits and fell down to a 37-37-7 record.
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Tuesday April 11th, 2023: The Lightning falter to the Maple Leafs as they sustained a disappointing 3-4 loss. Tampa Bay suffers their 4th striaght loss in a row and sit 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. In period 1 Stevan Stamkos shot redirected the puck off Killorn's stick and onto the net, 1-1. Tampa Bay through one recorded 14 total shots and won 47% of their face offs with 3 giveaways added. They also got outscored 2-1. The Lightning had solid zone entries by delivering good passes and executed inside the face off circle while crashing the net for quality scoring chances. During a scoreless 2nd period Tampa Bay reeled in 18 total shots and won 46% of the face offs with 4 turnovers lost. Tampa Bay got the puck in their zone by winning face off battles and gained solid scoring opportunities from inside the slot with good passes. Unfortunately, they've carelessly given the puck away one too many times. Defensively, Vasilevskiy for the most part has been making quakity saves and their shot blockers got into the lanes to fend off pucks before it could reach the net. In the 3rd period Tampa Bay midway through would come within one after Sergachev rang in a wrist shot goal, 3-4. This score was literally seconds after Toronto took a cricial two goal lead. The Lightning wrapped up period 3 by putting 12 total shots in net with 3 turnovers attached and won 52% of the face offs. Tampa Bay on offense had great puck placement in their zone with quakity face off wins and pressured the net from inside the circles, which created solid scoring opportunities. However, it was their inability to perform on the power play that ultimately cost them. Tampa Bay finished 0 of 8 on the power play, Vasilevskiy ended with 20 saves and fell off to a 45-30-6 record.
Woll's 35 saves was enough to push the Maple Leafs past the Lightning for a 4-3 Victory. The Maple Leafs have won 3 games in a row and are 2nd in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs were on a power play off a Killorn cross checking minor and it ended with William Nylander firing in a snap shot goal, 1-0. Few puck possessions later Toronto would regain their lead after Luke Schenn zipped in a wrist shot goal, 2-1. This goal was put in the back of the net moments after Tampa Bay had their previous score overturned. The Leafs through one put 12 total shots on net while winning 52% of the face offs and were 1 of 3 on the power play. Toronto were equally effective in the face off circle as it helped pushed the puck into their zone and wirh traffic blocking the goaltenders vision they were to create quality chances from inside the circles or in the slot area. Also, they were off to a great start on the power play and turnover were limited to 0. Then in period 2 Toronto were on the power play due to an Eyessimont miscondict minor and it allowed Jarnkrok to blast in a wrister, 3-2. The Leafs ended the 2nd by placing 8 total shots in net with 1 turnover added and won 53% of their face offs. Including the defense blocking a combined 10 shots with 6 takeaways tallied. The Maple Leafs remained efficient in the face off circle as it generated solid zone chances and from inside the slot they were able to create quality scoring opportunities. Now the Leafs haven't been excellent on the power play but are capitalizing when they need to. As for their defense shot blockers eliminated most chances by deflecting pucks and got their sticks involved to disrupt pass attempts. Going into the 3rd period Nyalander would force a steal off Hedman before finding Austin Riley who rifled in a wrist shot goal, 4-2. The Leafs capped off the 3rd by posting 4 total shots while turning it over twice and won 48% of their face offs. Toronto would gain entry into theor zone by capitalizing inside the face off circle and on teriffic puck movement they managed to crash the net for numerous scoring opportunities. Although, from time to time the Maple Leafs were forced to dump pucks due to Tampa Bay's defensive pressure and struggled to avoid the hits. The Leafs turned in 23 hits, went 2 for 6 on the man advantage and jumped up to a 49-21-11 record.
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Monday April 10th,2023: Gustavsson generated 40 saves and it helped the Wild gain a 4-2 Victory, over the Blackhawks. Minnesota secured 102 points on the year and are 3rd place in the Central Division. In period 1 Matt Boldy secured his own rebound before poking in a backhanded goal, 1-0. This would be Matt Boldy's 31st goal of the year and it's 2nd on the team. The Wild in one put 8 total shots in net with 43% notched inside the face off circle and turned it over 6 times. Minnesota with traffic blocking the goalies vision managed to create solid scoring chances from inside the circles or by crashing the crease effectively. They did well in the face off circle to help gain zone entries and passes were on the point but they struggled in turnovers due to the Blackhawks 11 team hits. The Wild ended the 2nd by posting 5 total shots and won 41% in the face off circle and turned it over twice. The Wild's offense moved slow as they could barely get a shot on net and were forced to dump pucks at center ice. Occasionally, some of their shots were deflected by blockers up front before the puck even reached the net. When zone trips were made it would be in the face off circle and gained quality scoring chances from inside the slot. Shifting into the 3rd Marcus Johansson would help the Wild regain their lead and earned back to back scores after blasting in a wrist shot goal, 3-2. Towards the end Nyquist secured the knockout punch by ripping in an empty net goal, 4-2. The Wild wrapped up the 3rd period by racking up 9 total shots with 4 turnovers attached and won 35% of their face offs. Minnesota had great puck placement in their zone and pressured the goalie by crashing the net with solid traffic but they struggled in the face off circle continued their repetitive turnovers. Minnesota finished 0 for 2 on the power play, defense turned in 19 hits, Boldy earned two combined points and improved to a 46-24-10 record.
The Blackhawks against the Wild get thumped by a score of 2-4. Chicago is currently sitting 9th place in the Wild Card standings and are 2-8-0 through ten games. In the 1st period Chicago would force a tie late after Anderson fired in a wrister, 1-1. Chicago through one placed 12 total shots on net while winning 56% inside the face off circle and gave the puck away 3 times. The Blackhawks dominated the face off battles to help generate zone chances, and they cut to the goal line for quality scoring opportunities. Limited careless mistakes as well. As for their defense, they've been trying to slow Minnesota down in the hit department and while utilizing good stick movement they were able to disrupt pass attempts, and force turnovers. Then in the 2nd period Chicago would gain their first lead after Anders Bjork secured a loose rebound and rifled in a wrister, thus going up 2-1. Chicago capped off the 2nd by putting 22 total shots on net while winning 59% of theor face offs amd outscored the Wild 1-0. Including 5 turnovers on 11 combined hits. Chicago operared effeciently to crash the net and create nunerous scoring chances. Also, zone entries were set up by executing inside the face off circle and delivered nice passes but constanr turnivers were an issue due to Minnesota's physical nature. Now in period 3 Chicago recorded 9 total shots on net and won 64% of their face offs yet scores were limited as they got outscored 3-0. The Blackhawks had nice execution inside the face off circle while delivering quality passes to create zone opportunities and put pucks on net for solid scoring chances. Defensively, they couldn't stop the scoring but used great stick movement to force Minnesota into giving the puck away and shot blockers clogged the lanes. Chicago went 0 of 3 in the man advantage, Stalock pushed in 18 saves and dropped off to a 25-49-6 record.
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Thursday April 6th, 2023: Swayman was excellent in net and it led the Bruins a 2-1 Overtime Victory, over the Maple Leafs. The Bruins in one put 11 total shots in net while winning 43% of their face offs and gave the puck away 4 times on the Maple Leafs 9 hits. The Bruins pushed the puck into their zone by executing in the face off circle and with quality traffic blocking Samsonov's vision it allowed for players to crash the net for solid scoring chances. However, Boston seemingly couldn't get the puck past Samsonov who made critical saves early and turnovers were constant due to the Leafs physical pressure. During a scoreless 2nd period Boston recorded 10 total shots while winning 48% inside the face off circle and coughed the puck up 4 times. That includes the Boston defense gaining 25 combined hits. Boston was efficient in the face off circle while setting one another up with good passes and were cutting the goal line for quality chances. It's just unfortunate that they struggled to score dur to Toronto's goaltender making high percentage saves and were turnover machines as the Leafs defense utilized solid stick play, which disrupted pass or scoring attempts. Now heading into the 3rd period Boston would force a much needed tie after Charlie Coyle buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Boston concluded period 3 by putting 8 total shots in net while notching 51% in the face off circle and lost 4 turnovers. The Bruins on good puck movement delivered quality passes and created scoring chances from inside the slot or by crashing the crease but thanks to the Toronto's solid stick rotation it has forced them into an abundance of mistakes. Bruins also generated zone opportunities by capitalizing inside the face off cirlce. In the end, Boston in OT would add the knockout punch after David Pastrnak zipped in a slap shot goal, 2-1. Boston in OT put 3 shots on net. Boston did a great job creating zone entries off to solid face of wins and put pucks on net to help geneeate scoring chances. They also had teriffic placement in their passing game. As for their defense they denied shot opportunities thanks to the blockers up front fending off pucks before it reached the net and used good stick movement to break up scoring attempts or eliminate zone visits. Bruins finished 0 for 4 on the power play, Swayman earned 31 saves and improved to a 61-12-5 record.
The Maple Leafs against the Bruins suffered a disappointing 1-2 Overtime loss. Toronto ended the first 20 minutes by placing 7 total shots on net and won 56% of their face offs with 2 turnovers added. The Maple Leafs were dominated inside the the face off section and on good puck movement they were able generate scoring opportunities from above the circles. Unfortunately, scoring chances were denied due to Swayman making solid saves and struggled to avoid the big hits as it resulted into a few turnovers. Then in the 2nd period Aston Reese's shot would redirected the puck off Lafferty's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Leafs ended the 2nd by posting 15 total shots on net with 5 turnovers lost and outscored the Bruins 1-0. The goaltender would add in 24 combined saves and the defense forced 6 takeaways. Toronto continued to execute in the face off circle as it helped pushed the puck into their zone and cut to the net effectively for numerous scoring chances but moving forward they have to limit turnovers and stay away from the hits. In a scoreless 3rd period Toronto would fire in 7 total shots while winning 47% of their face offs and turned the puck over once. They also got outscored 1-0. The Maple Leafs were getting set up in their zone by executing inside the face off circle and delivered nice passes to help generate scoring chances towards the front of the net. We now turn our attention towards the 3rd period, where Toronto finished with 0 total shots and won 45% of their face offs and got outscored 1-0. Leafs went 0 of 3 on the man advantage, defense used 28 hits and dropped off to a 46-21-11 record.
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Tuesday April 4th, 2023: The Golden Knights versing the Predators sustained a tough 2-3 Overtine loss. Vegas is 6-2-2 in ten games and sit 1st in the Pacific Division. Vegas through one put 15 total shots on net while winning 60% of their face offs and gave the puck away twice. The Golden Knights gained zone entries by executing in the face offs and effecetively cut to the net for solid scoring chances but couldn't capitalize on a goal. Then in period 2 Pietrangelo would earn back to back scores while Vegas was on a power play off a Husso tripping minor and he rilfed in a wrist shot goal, 2-0. Vegas capped off period 2 by positing 12 total shots on net while notching 62% insode the face off circle and gave the puck up 6 times. Vegas on offense continued to dominate the face off circle to help generate zone opportunities and set each other up with good passes as it led to high quality scoring chances. It didnt matter if it was coming from the slot area or by cutting to the net. However, their only flaw would be the constant giveaways. As for their defense they slowed the Preds down with good stick play as they disrupted pass attempts and shot blockers got into the lanes in order to fend off pucks before it reached the net. In the 3rd period Vegas fired in 6 total shots with 3 turnovers added and won 63% in the face off circle. The Golden Knights pushed the puck in their zone by dominating the face off battles and created solid scoring chances from inside the circles. On defense Quick deflected most shot opportunities to keep Nashville from breaking the tie and they wore them down in the hit department. Shifting into Overtime Vegas gained 0 total shots on net while snagging 61% in the face off circle and got outscored 1-0. Pietrangelo scored twice, they finished 0 for 3 on the man advantage and dropped off to a 48-22-8 record.
The Predators still in the hunt after beating the Golden Knights in Overtime 3-2. Nashville is currently 4th place in the wild card standings and are three points out of a playoff spot. In the 1st period Nashiville got on the power play off a Barbashev holding minor and it ended with Tommy Novak zipping in a wrister, 2-0. At this point in time Novak was responsible for both goals being scored. The Preds in one recorded 12 total shots and won 35% of the face offs with 3 giveaways added. Also, they outscored Vegas 2-0. The Predators struggled immensely in the face off circle but executed great puck movement to enter the zone and with traffic blocking Halak's vision it allowed for players to create scoring chances from inside the slot or by crashing the crease. Defensively, Nashville has Saros to thank early on due to making quakity saves in order to keep Vegas off the board. Now in a scoreless 2nd period the Preds placed 5 total shots on net with 5 turns lost and won 37% inside the face off circle. They got outscored 2-0 as well. Due to the Golden Knights defensive pressure it forced Nashville into dumping pucks and were unable to avoid the big hits. Including countless turnovers. When zone trips were made it would be by setting one another up with good passes and generated chances by crashing the net but were denied by Quick who made some amazing saves throughout. The Preds in a scoreless 3rd reeled in 7 total shots and won 37% in the face off circle while giving the puck over twice. Nashville sent traffic to takeaway Quick's vision and put pucks on net for quality scoring opportunities but struggled to score. Now on the defensive side Saros continued to make nice saves as he fought through screens and shot blockers were deflecting pucks with their stick to disrupt any chances that Vegas may have had. In conclusion, Nashville who was on a power play off a Martin hooking minor and it allowed Cody Glass to bang in a wrister, 3-2. Preds in OT placed 2 shots on net and won 38% of the face offs. The Predators won a few critical face offs to help enter their zone and delivered quality passes to obtain solid scoring opportunities. With that being said Nashville weren't as effective on the power play but capitalized when they needed too. Press went 2 of 4 on the power play, Novak earned three combined points with 2 goals and 1 assist and improved to a 39-30-9 record.
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Sunday April 2nd, 2023: The Capitals during yesterday's meeting sustained a disappointing 2-5 loss when going against the Rangers. The Caps sit 5th place in the East and are nine points out of a playoff spot. The Caps in one put 6 total shots on net while winning 27% of their face offs and gave the puck up 4 times off the Rangers 4 team takeaways. Due to the Rangers solid stick play it forced Washington into dumping pucks after crossing center ice and constantly turned it over. Also, they weren't as effecient in the face off circle. When zone trips were made it would be by setting one another up with nice passes and earned their scoring opportunities from in the slot area. Then in period 2 Dylan Strome fired a wrister in which the puck would bank off the back of Shesterkin and into the net, 1-3. The Caos ended the 2nd by posting 8 total shots on net while notching 40% in the face off circle and gave the puck over 4 times. The Capitals did a little bit better in the face off circle as it created zone entries and they crashed the net to generate scoring opportunities with quality traffic blocking the goaltenders vision. Unfortunately, they lack in turnovers due to the Rangers physical nature. For the Caps defense they got shot blockers in the lane to fend off pucks before it reached the crease. Shifting into the 3rd period Protas would zing in a wrist shot goal but trialed 2-4. Washington sealed off the 3rd by reeling in 14 total shots and gave the puck up twice while getting outscored 2-1. The Capitals on excellent puck movement were able to gain zone opportunities and sent traffic towards to net to takeaway Shesterkin's vision as it allowed players to crash the goal line for numerous scoring chances. The Capitals were 50/50 in the face off circle after winning 41% and struggled on the power play. Defense forced 24 hits, finished 0 for 2 on the power play and fell to a 34-34-9 record.
The Rangers stramroll past the Capitals by picking up an impressive 5-2 Victory. New York piled up a 7-2-1 record in ten games and now have 101 points in the year. New York through one put 9 total shots on net and won 70% of their face offs with 2 giveaways added. They outscored the Caps 2-0 as well. Keandre Miller in the 1st period secured a loose puck that Kuemper left sitting and banged in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Few offensive possessions later Lafreniere would put the puck betwen the defenders legs and zipped in a wrister, 2-0. New York executed in the face off circle to help generate zone entries and created scoring chances from inside the circles. However, the Rangers on the quality passes were mishandling the puck. Defensively, Shesterkin did a nice job of making close call saves to keep Washington off the board. In the 2nd period midway through Kappo Kakko off a Chytil and Miller pass would ding in a wrister thus going up 3-0. The Rangers capped off the 2nd by blasting in 7 total shots and snagged 60% inside the face off circle while tallying 1 turnover. The Rangers got set up in their zone by dominating the face off battles and delivered nice passes while placing quality shots on net for solid scoring chances. Moving forward they need to limit the big hits and have to execute better when on the power play. Now going into the 3rd period New York would extend their lead after Tarasenko buried a wrist shot goal, 4-1. Afterwards, towards the end of this period New York would gain a power play off an Ovechkin misconduct minor and it ended with Zibanejad sinking in a snap shot goal, 5-2. New York finished the 3rd by delivering 17 total shots and won 58% in the face off circle with 2 giveaways lost. The Rangers opened up the shooting lanes with good passes while executing in the face off circle as they pushed the puck into their zone and cut to the net effectively for quality chances. New York earned 19 hits with 12 shot blocks, Shesterkin filed in 26 saves and moved up to a 45-21-11 record.
Sunday April 2nd, 2023: The Capitals during yesterday's meeting sustained a disappointing 2-5 loss when going against the Rangers. The Caps sit 5th place in the East and are nine points out of a playoff spot. The Caps in one put 6 total shots on net while winning 27% of their face offs and gave the puck up 4 times off the Rangers 4 team takeaways. Due to the Rangers solid stick play it forced Washington into dumping pucks after crossing center ice and constantly turned it over. Also, they weren't as effecient in the face off circle. When zone trips were made it would be by setting one another up with nice passes and earned their scoring opportunities from in the slot area. Then in period 2 Dylan Strome fired a wrister in which the puck would bank off the back of Shesterkin and into the net, 1-3. The Caos ended the 2nd by posting 8 total shots on net while notching 40% in the face off circle and gave the puck over 4 times. The Capitals did a little bit better in the face off circle as it created zone entries and they crashed the net to generate scoring opportunities with quality traffic blocking the goaltenders vision. Unfortunately, they lack in turnovers due to the Rangers physical nature. For the Caps defense they got shot blockers in the lane to fend off pucks before it reached the crease. Shifting into the 3rd period Protas would zing in a wrist shot goal but trialed 2-4. Washington sealed off the 3rd by reeling in 14 total shots and gave the puck up twice while getting outscored 2-1. The Capitals on excellent puck movement were able to gain zone opportunities and sent traffic towards to net to takeaway Shesterkin's vision as it allowed players to crash the goal line for numerous scoring chances. The Capitals were 50/50 in the face off circle after winning 41% and struggled on the power play. Defense forced 24 hits, finished 0 for 2 on the power play and fell to a 34-34-9 record.
The Rangers stramroll past the Capitals by picking up an impressive 5-2 Victory. New York piled up a 7-2-1 record in ten games and now have 101 points in the year. New York through one put 9 total shots on net and won 70% of their face offs with 2 giveaways added. They outscored the Caps 2-0 as well. Keandre Miller in the 1st period secured a loose puck that Kuemper left sitting and banged in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Few offensive possessions later Lafreniere would put the puck betwen the defenders legs and zipped in a wrister, 2-0. New York executed in the face off circle to help generate zone entries and created scoring chances from inside the circles. However, the Rangers on the quality passes were mishandling the puck. Defensively, Shesterkin did a nice job of making close call saves to keep Washington off the board. In the 2nd period midway through Kappo Kakko off a Chytil and Miller pass would ding in a wrister thus going up 3-0. The Rangers capped off the 2nd by blasting in 7 total shots and snagged 60% inside the face off circle while tallying 1 turnover. The Rangers got set up in their zone by dominating the face off battles and delivered nice passes while placing quality shots on net for solid scoring chances. Moving forward they need to limit the big hits and have to execute better when on the power play. Now going into the 3rd period New York would extend their lead after Tarasenko buried a wrist shot goal, 4-1. Afterwards, towards the end of this period New York would gain a power play off an Ovechkin misconduct minor and it ended with Zibanejad sinking in a snap shot goal, 5-2. New York finished the 3rd by delivering 17 total shots and won 58% in the face off circle with 2 giveaways lost. The Rangers opened up the shooting lanes with good passes while executing in the face off circle as they pushed the puck into their zone and cut to the net effectively for quality chances. New York earned 19 hits with 12 shot blocks, Shesterkin filed in 26 saves and moved up to a 45-21-11 record.
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Thursday March 29th, 2023: Sorokin's 25 saves were enough to help the Islanders secure a 2-1 Victory, over the Capitals in a shootout. The Isles are 1st place in the wild card standings and have won their past two games in a row. The Isles through one recorded 3 total shots and won 66% of theor face offs with 2 turnovers lost. New York spent most of this period dumping pucks after crossing center ice and were hammred by big hits. When zone appearances were made it would be by executing in the face off circle and crashed the net for quality scoring chances but struggled to capitalize on a goal. Defensively, Sorokin kept Washingron off the board by fightining through screens and making crotical saves. He was almost like a brick wall. Then in the 2nd period Engvall would fire in a snap shot goal to give the Isles a 1-0 adavantage. This would be Engvall's 5th goal in 12 games. The Islanders ended the 2nd by racking up 7 total shots and won 63% in the face off circle. They added 2 giveaways and 15 hits with 9 blocked shots. The Isles pushed the puck in their zone by domianting the face offs and gained quality scoring chances from in the circles or by simply crashing the net. The Islanders defense was another vocal point as shot blockers stepped in the lanes to take most of the Caps scoring opportunities away and jarred pucks loose with big hits. Eventually, the Isles concluded the 3rd by posting 14 total shots and won 60% of the face offs with 2 turnovers amassed. New York obtained zone possessions by continuing to execute in the faceoff circle and pressured the net by consistently cutting but couldn't score due to Kuemper making quality saves. On defense their shot blockers were fending pucks off before it touched the net and attempted to slow Washington down with massive hits. In Overtime New York piled up 3 total shots with 55% in the face off circle and turnturned it over once. The Isles were playing with urgency as they entered the zone on solid face off wins and obtained their scoring chances from insode the circles but goals were hard to come by as Kuemper made good saves. We now turn our attention to the Shootout round, where Isles would go 2 for 2 after Palmeri ripped in a wrister, 2-1. Keep note that Bo Horvat would be the guy that tied it before the Palmieri score. Isles went 0 for 1 on the power play, used 26 hits and improved to a 39-28-9 record.
The Capitals go down to the Islanders as they suffered a tough 1-2 loss in a shootout. Caps have lost 3 in a row while sitting 6th place in the wild card standings and are 7 points out of playoff spot. The Capitals in one put 7 total shots on net while winning 29% of theor face offs and turned it over once. The Capitals entered their zone by delivering good passes and generated solid chances from inside the slot or by cutting to the net effectively yet scoring options were shutdown. As for their defense they Kuemper did a nice job of eliminating goals by making key saves to keep New York off the board and shot blockers got into the lanes to fend off pucks before it reached the net. During the 2nd period Conor Sheary from inside the slot zipped in a backanded goal, 1-1. Washington wrapped up the 2nd by placing 9 total shots on net with 3 turnovers tallied and won 34% of their face offs. That inckudes the defense securing 20 total hits and got 7 takeaways to go along. The Capitals offense got the puck from one end to the other and created quality chsnces from inside the circles or by cutting to the net. The Caps continued their struggles in the face off circle and minused mistakes. Now on the defensive side Washington used good stick play to disrupt pass attempts and piled up their hit total to slow New York down. Shifting into the 3rd period Washington recorded 5 total shots while notching 38% in the face off circle and coughed the ouck up 3 times. Washington couldn't get across center ice due to New York's defensive pressure and at times they carelessly gave the puck away. Up to this point the Caps have been horrible in the face off circle as well. When zone trips were gained it was off niffty passing and created moat chances from up close and in the slot but could not capitalize on a goal due to Sorokin making solid saves. Now during Overtime Washington would add 4 total shots and snagged 43% inside the face off circle but for the 2nd striaght period they were held off the scoresheet thanks to Sorokin being a brick wall. The Capitals did much better in the face offs and set up scoring chances by crashing the goal line. Heading into the forst round of the shootout Kuznetsov would bury a wrister to give his team the early advantage, 1-0. Unfortunately, just two rounds later Washington's night would end after Backstrom had his had wrist shot attempt blocked off by a Sorokin pad save. Caps were 0 for 0 on the man adavantage, defense piled up 27 hits and fell to a 34-33-9 record.
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Tuesday March 28th, 2023: The Oilers knock off a fiesty Gilden Knights team after snagging a 7-4 Victory. The Oilers are 3rd place in the Pacific Division and have won two in a row. In period 1 a Thoedore tripping minor would put Edmonton on a power play and it ended with Bouchard rocketing in a snap shot goal, 1-1. Few possessions later the Oilers woukd gain their first lead as Ryan Nugent Hopkins buried a wrister thus going up 2-1. Following that big score Edmonton would be on another power play off a Quick tripping minor and it allowed Draisitl to bang in a wrist shot goal, 3-2. Edmonton posted 13 shots in net and won 61% of their face offs while giving the ouck away just once. Also, they outscored Vegas 3-2. Oilers spaced the ice with good passes while pushing the puck into their zone off solid face off wins and it led to quality shots on net for solid scoring chances. Also, they were perfect 2 of 2 on the power play and limited turnovers. Then in the 2nd period Edmonton would retake their lead thanks to Darnell Nurse rifling in a wrist shot goal, 4-3. Towards the end of this period Edmonton would extend their lead after Kane from close range ripped in a wrister, 5-3. The Oilers ended the first 40 minutes by reeling in 20 total shots and won 66% of their face off with 1 turnover lost. Edmonton outscored Vegas 3-1 and the defense utilized a combined 21 hits. The Oilers were able to deliver quality passes and generated numerous scoring chsnces by cutting to the net. They also entered their zone by dominating inside the face off circle. Defensively, they did a great job of slowing Vegas down by using good stick play to break up pass attempts and eliminated zone entries. Including an array of hits being put on and the goalie limited shot opportunities. In conclusion, Kulak late would sink in a wrister, 7-3. Edmonton closed out the 3rd by notching 5 total shots and won 59% in the face off circle with 1 turnover acquired. The Oilers for most of this period didn't get the puck in their zone often due to playing conservative but when they did it was by executing a portion of the face offs and earned their scoring opportunities from the top of the circles or by physically crashing the crease. Oilers went 3 for 3 on the power play, McDavid dished in 3 assists and piled their record to 43-23-9.
The Golden Knights during last nights matchup sustained a rough 4-7 loss when goimg against the Oilers. Vegas falls to 21-15-1 on home ice and and are 8-2-0 theough ten games. In the 1st period Marchessault would help Vegas score first after zipping in a backhanded goal, 1-0. Afterwards, Vegas would force a tie while being shorthanded and it led to William Karlsson blasting in wrister, 2-2. Vegas through one placed 7 total shots on net while winning 38% of theor face offs and turned it over 4 times. The Golden Knights had teriffic puck placement in their zone while sending traffic to block Comrie's vison and put pucks on net for solid scoring chances. However, they gave the puck up constantly and performed poorly in the face off circle. As well as dumping the puck from time to time after crossing center ice. In period 2 Vegas work their way into a tie after Amadio fired in a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Vegas capped off period 2 by recording 6 total shots with 2 turnovers tallied and won 34% in the face off circle. Due to the Oilers defensive pressure it forced Vegas into dumping pucks and could not avoid the big hits. To make matters worse they were still struggling in the face off circle. When zone appearances were made it would be off precision passing to help open up lanes and gained solid chances from the inside the slot. Shifting into the 3rd Tuch would get close to the goal line before flexing in wrister, 4-7. The Golden Knights amassed 11 total shots on net with 40% won inside the face off corcle and ga e the puck over 3 times. Keep in mind that Vegas had to replace Quick with backup goaltender Brossoit after giving up 6 scores on 34 shots. Vegas played at much faster pace as they created quality chances by driving the net effeciently and set each other up with good passes. They executed a little bit better in the face offs and turnovers weren't as drastic. Now on the defensive side Jonathan Quick still had his struggles but the guys around him were checking hard at center ice to force dumped pucks while using solid stick movement to disrupt zone entries or eliminate most scoring chances. As well as shot blockers getting in the lanes to fend off pucks before it reached the net. Quick secured 28 saves, went 0 of 3 on the man advantage and dropped off to a 46-22-6 record.
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Monday March 27th, 2023: The Oilers rode the back of Campbell who secured 29 saves and the final score showed 5-4 Victory, over the Coyotes. Edmonton has now earned their 42nd of the 2023 NHL season. In the 1st period Edmonton would earn a power play on a Nathan Smith holding minor and it ended with Zach Hyman's stick redirecting the puck into the net off a Ryan Nugent Hopkins shot, 1-1. Few offensive possessions later Evan Bouchard would zing in a wrister and it forced a 2-2 tie. Following that big score Edmonton shorthanded off a McDavid tripping minor would take their first lead after Draisitl from blasted in a snap shot goal, 3-2. Oilers placed 10 total shots in net and won 45% of the face offs while adding 0 turnovers. The Oilers with urgency pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and delivered quality passes to open up shooting lanes while crashing the net for numerous scoring chances. They did a great job of protecting the puck as well. The Oilers lead during 2nd period continued to extend after Leon Draisaitl hammered in a snap shot goal, 4-2. This would be Draisaitl's 2nd score of the night. Edmonton closed out the 2nd by posting 13 total shots on net with 4 turnovers tallied on Arizona's 12 hits and won 44% in the face off circle. The Oilers offense created zone opportunities by capitalizing in the face off circle and pressured the net for quality scoring chances. For Edmonton it didn't matter if it was from inside the circles or by crashing the goal line. It's just unfortunate that this time around Edmonton had issues in turnovers and couldn't stay away from the big hits. In the 3rd period a Clayton Keller hooking minor would allow Ryan Nugent Hopkins to secure a loose rebound before banging in a wrister, 5-4. Edmonton finished the 3rd period by posting 6 total shots with 0 turnovers attached and snagged 47% inside the faceoff circle. Due to Arizona's defensive pressure it forced Edmonton into dumping the puck and were struggling to avoid the hits. When they entered their zone it would be by winning sood face off battles while delivering good passes and put shots on net for quality chances. Kept turnovers to a low as well. Oilers finished 2 of 4 on the power play, defense fired in 29 team hits and jumped out to a 42-23-9 record.
The Coyotes comeback was short lived after going down 4-5 when playing the Oilers. The Coyotes have suffered their 35th loss of the year and are 8 games under 500. Arizona in period 1 would strike first after Macceli sunk in a wrist shot goal thus going up 1-0. Afterwards, Arizona on the power play off a Desharanei holding minor would regain their lead after Haytin fired in a backhanded goal, 2-1. The Coyotes in one put 14 shots on net with 3 turnovers added and won 54% of their face offs. Arizona gained solid zone entires by winning a portion of the face off battles and generated scoring chances by cutting to the crease effectively. Also, they had good puck movement when passing center ice as they were able to find the open man and limited careless mistakes. Keep note that both teams tallied a score when on the power play. During a scoreless 2nd Arizona rifled in 6 total shots while winning 55% in the face off circle and coughed the puck up once. Along with getting outscored 1-0. The Coyotes spent most of this period dumping pucks after crossing center ice due to the Oilers physical nature. When zone trips were made it be by domianting in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes but they had some shots blocked before it reached the net and couldn't capitalize with a score. Now during the 3rd period of action Macceli would bring his team within one after delivering a wrist shot goal, 3-4. Arizona after that, would continue their sustained pressure thanks to Hayton from close range firing in a backhanded goal, 4-4. The Yotes at this time had rallied back from two goals down. Arizona concluded the 3rd by tallying 13 total shots and notched 52% in the face off circle. As well as outscoring the Oilers 2-1. The Coyotes had solid puck placement in their zone and attacked the net by consistently crashing. Be aware that most of Arizona's opportunities came from close range and they took away the goaltenders vision with a ton of traffic. Arizona on the defensive side delivered 33 hits, went 1 for 4 on the man advantage and staggered down to a 27-35-13 record.
Monday March 27th, 2023: The Oilers rode the back of Campbell who secured 29 saves and the final score showed 5-4 Victory, over the Coyotes. Edmonton has now earned their 42nd of the 2023 NHL season. In the 1st period Edmonton would earn a power play on a Nathan Smith holding minor and it ended with Zach Hyman's stick redirecting the puck into the net off a Ryan Nugent Hopkins shot, 1-1. Few offensive possessions later Evan Bouchard would zing in a wrister and it forced a 2-2 tie. Following that big score Edmonton shorthanded off a McDavid tripping minor would take their first lead after Draisitl from blasted in a snap shot goal, 3-2. Oilers placed 10 total shots in net and won 45% of the face offs while adding 0 turnovers. The Oilers with urgency pushed the puck in their zone by executing in the face off circle and delivered quality passes to open up shooting lanes while crashing the net for numerous scoring chances. They did a great job of protecting the puck as well. The Oilers lead during 2nd period continued to extend after Leon Draisaitl hammered in a snap shot goal, 4-2. This would be Draisaitl's 2nd score of the night. Edmonton closed out the 2nd by posting 13 total shots on net with 4 turnovers tallied on Arizona's 12 hits and won 44% in the face off circle. The Oilers offense created zone opportunities by capitalizing in the face off circle and pressured the net for quality scoring chances. For Edmonton it didn't matter if it was from inside the circles or by crashing the goal line. It's just unfortunate that this time around Edmonton had issues in turnovers and couldn't stay away from the big hits. In the 3rd period a Clayton Keller hooking minor would allow Ryan Nugent Hopkins to secure a loose rebound before banging in a wrister, 5-4. Edmonton finished the 3rd period by posting 6 total shots with 0 turnovers attached and snagged 47% inside the faceoff circle. Due to Arizona's defensive pressure it forced Edmonton into dumping the puck and were struggling to avoid the hits. When they entered their zone it would be by winning sood face off battles while delivering good passes and put shots on net for quality chances. Kept turnovers to a low as well. Oilers finished 2 of 4 on the power play, defense fired in 29 team hits and jumped out to a 42-23-9 record.
The Coyotes comeback was short lived after going down 4-5 when playing the Oilers. The Coyotes have suffered their 35th loss of the year and are 8 games under 500. Arizona in period 1 would strike first after Macceli sunk in a wrist shot goal thus going up 1-0. Afterwards, Arizona on the power play off a Desharanei holding minor would regain their lead after Haytin fired in a backhanded goal, 2-1. The Coyotes in one put 14 shots on net with 3 turnovers added and won 54% of their face offs. Arizona gained solid zone entires by winning a portion of the face off battles and generated scoring chances by cutting to the crease effectively. Also, they had good puck movement when passing center ice as they were able to find the open man and limited careless mistakes. Keep note that both teams tallied a score when on the power play. During a scoreless 2nd Arizona rifled in 6 total shots while winning 55% in the face off circle and coughed the puck up once. Along with getting outscored 1-0. The Coyotes spent most of this period dumping pucks after crossing center ice due to the Oilers physical nature. When zone trips were made it be by domianting in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes but they had some shots blocked before it reached the net and couldn't capitalize with a score. Now during the 3rd period of action Macceli would bring his team within one after delivering a wrist shot goal, 3-4. Arizona after that, would continue their sustained pressure thanks to Hayton from close range firing in a backhanded goal, 4-4. The Yotes at this time had rallied back from two goals down. Arizona concluded the 3rd by tallying 13 total shots and notched 52% in the face off circle. As well as outscoring the Oilers 2-1. The Coyotes had solid puck placement in their zone and attacked the net by consistently crashing. Be aware that most of Arizona's opportunities came from close range and they took away the goaltenders vision with a ton of traffic. Arizona on the defensive side delivered 33 hits, went 1 for 4 on the man advantage and staggered down to a 27-35-13 record.
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Sunday March 26th, 2023: The Avalanche cut the Coyotes comeback short and picked up a nice 5-4 shootout win. The Av's earn their 43rd win of the season and are 2nd place in the Central Division. The Av's through one placed 5 shots on net and turned the puck over 3 times on Arizona's 9 hits. Due to Arizona's defensive pressure it forced Colorado into dumping the puck and struggled to stay away from the big hits. When zone appearances were made it would by executing inside the face off circle with 41% won but missed the net more often than not. In the 2nd period the Av's would strike first after Rantanen secired a wrap around goal behind the net, 1-0. Towards the end of the period Colorado would extend their lead after Byram fired in a wrister, 2-0. Colorado ended the 2nd by notching 45% inside the face off circle while addoig 13 total shots and outscored Arizona 2-0. The Avalanche offense created zone chances by winning a portion of the face off battles and gained scoring opportunities by cutting to the net effectively after doing a nice job of screening the goalie and taking away his vision. Heading into period 3 midway through Colorado would regain their lead while on the power play off an O'Brien tripping minor and it allowed Nischuskin to redirect the puck into the net off a Toews shot, 3-2. The Av's closed out the 3rd by putting 6 total shots on net amd won 50% of their face offs with 3 turnovers added. Colorado created zone chances by executing in the face off circle and set one another up with good passes as it alllowed for solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, from time to time they were forced into dumping pucks due to Arizona's center ice pressure. Going into Overtime Colorado would obtain 3 shots on net and gained 50% inside the face off circle yet scoring was a non-factor. The Av's off the face offs entered their zone with ease while operating effeciently to crash the net and create solid chances. Colorado would finally put an end to this game during the Shootout round after Nischuskin rocketed in a wrist shot goal, 4-3. Georgiev earned 27 saves, defense utilized 16 blocked shots inside the lane and improved to a 43-23-6 record.
The Coyotes during their meeting with the Avalanche they would falter in a shootout agter going down 4-5. Ingram behind net falls to 6-13-8 record and they are 18 points out of a playoff spot. Arizona in one put 5 total shots on net while winning 58% of their face offs and and gave the puck away 3 times. The Coyotes did a nice job of getting set up in their zone on solid face off wins and kept turnovers low but they were held off the scoresheet as pucks barely hit the net. During the 2nd period the Coyotes delivered 9 total shots and won 55% of their face off with no goals attached. Arizona pushed the puck into their zone by dominating in the face offs while setting each other up with quality passes and created solid scoring chances from inside the circles but couldnt capitalize. Transitioning into the 3rd period Arizona would finally find the back of the net after Macceli rifled in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. A minute later and Arizona would force a tie as Fischer hammered in a wrist shot goal of his own, 2-2. Few offenisve possessions later Arizona would Keller would fire in a wrister, 3-3 and OT was forced. The Coyotes concluded peruid 3 by racking up 15 total shots while obtaining 50% inside the face off circle and outscored the Av's 3-1. Arizona had teriffic puck placement in their zone and generated numerous chances by effectively cutting to the goal line with quakity traffic blocking Gibsons vision. They were excellent in the face off circle as well. Now in Overtime Arizona recorded 0 shots on net and won 49% of their face offs. The Coyotes entered the zone by capitalizing in the face off circle but missed net for most of this 5 minute period. Arizona's defense forced 28 team hits, Ingram secured 29 total saves and dropped down to a 27-34-13 record.
Sunday March 26th, 2023: The Avalanche cut the Coyotes comeback short and picked up a nice 5-4 shootout win. The Av's earn their 43rd win of the season and are 2nd place in the Central Division. The Av's through one placed 5 shots on net and turned the puck over 3 times on Arizona's 9 hits. Due to Arizona's defensive pressure it forced Colorado into dumping the puck and struggled to stay away from the big hits. When zone appearances were made it would by executing inside the face off circle with 41% won but missed the net more often than not. In the 2nd period the Av's would strike first after Rantanen secired a wrap around goal behind the net, 1-0. Towards the end of the period Colorado would extend their lead after Byram fired in a wrister, 2-0. Colorado ended the 2nd by notching 45% inside the face off circle while addoig 13 total shots and outscored Arizona 2-0. The Avalanche offense created zone chances by winning a portion of the face off battles and gained scoring opportunities by cutting to the net effectively after doing a nice job of screening the goalie and taking away his vision. Heading into period 3 midway through Colorado would regain their lead while on the power play off an O'Brien tripping minor and it allowed Nischuskin to redirect the puck into the net off a Toews shot, 3-2. The Av's closed out the 3rd by putting 6 total shots on net amd won 50% of their face offs with 3 turnovers added. Colorado created zone chances by executing in the face off circle and set one another up with good passes as it alllowed for solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, from time to time they were forced into dumping pucks due to Arizona's center ice pressure. Going into Overtime Colorado would obtain 3 shots on net and gained 50% inside the face off circle yet scoring was a non-factor. The Av's off the face offs entered their zone with ease while operating effeciently to crash the net and create solid chances. Colorado would finally put an end to this game during the Shootout round after Nischuskin rocketed in a wrist shot goal, 4-3. Georgiev earned 27 saves, defense utilized 16 blocked shots inside the lane and improved to a 43-23-6 record.
The Coyotes during their meeting with the Avalanche they would falter in a shootout agter going down 4-5. Ingram behind net falls to 6-13-8 record and they are 18 points out of a playoff spot. Arizona in one put 5 total shots on net while winning 58% of their face offs and and gave the puck away 3 times. The Coyotes did a nice job of getting set up in their zone on solid face off wins and kept turnovers low but they were held off the scoresheet as pucks barely hit the net. During the 2nd period the Coyotes delivered 9 total shots and won 55% of their face off with no goals attached. Arizona pushed the puck into their zone by dominating in the face offs while setting each other up with quality passes and created solid scoring chances from inside the circles but couldnt capitalize. Transitioning into the 3rd period Arizona would finally find the back of the net after Macceli rifled in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. A minute later and Arizona would force a tie as Fischer hammered in a wrist shot goal of his own, 2-2. Few offenisve possessions later Arizona would Keller would fire in a wrister, 3-3 and OT was forced. The Coyotes concluded peruid 3 by racking up 15 total shots while obtaining 50% inside the face off circle and outscored the Av's 3-1. Arizona had teriffic puck placement in their zone and generated numerous chances by effectively cutting to the goal line with quakity traffic blocking Gibsons vision. They were excellent in the face off circle as well. Now in Overtime Arizona recorded 0 shots on net and won 49% of their face offs. The Coyotes entered the zone by capitalizing in the face off circle but missed net for most of this 5 minute period. Arizona's defense forced 28 team hits, Ingram secured 29 total saves and dropped down to a 27-34-13 record.
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Friday March 24th, 2023: The Islanders in what was a great matchup suffered a disappointing 4-5 loss in Overtime against the Blue Jackets. New York ha e lost 2 games in a row and sit in that 1st place wild card spot. In period 1 Parise would help his team score first as he hammered in a snap shot goal, 1-0. The Isles through one recorded 7 total shots and won 45% of their face offs with 2 turnovers lost. New York off the face offs were able to create zone entries while delivering quality passes to help open up lanes and attacked the goal line by effectively crashing. Now in the 2nd period of play Brock Nelson would rifle in a snap shot goal, 2-1. Isles in the 2nd posted 16 total shots and gave the puck over 0 times. The Islanders had solid puck placement in their zone while operating efficiently to crash the net and create numerous chances. However, they struggled a bit inside the face off cirlce after winning 42%. Be aware that throughout the entire period they had been 30% or lower when battling in the face offs. Shifting into the 3rd period New York would come within one after Palmeri hung in a wrist shot goal, 3-4. This would be Palmieri's first score of the night. Eventually, the Isles would get on the power play off a Bemstrom holding minor and it ended with Brock Nelson sinking in a wrister, 4-4. The Islanders in the 3rd placed 16 shots on net while securing 54% inside the face off circle and outscored the Jackets 2-0. New York got set up in their zone by executing inside the faceoff circle and generated numerous opportunities by crashing the net. Heading into to Overtime New York would place 0 total shots in net and won 56% of their face offs. New York gained entry into the zone by dominating the face off battles but struggled to put pucks on net. New York had a combined 4 turnovers, Sorokin gained a 22 save night and fell down to a 37-27-9 record.
The Blue Jackets in Overtime knock off the Islanders by a score of 5-4. Jackets are in last place in the wild card standings and are 29 points out of playoff spot The Jackets Jackets in one scoreless period put 8 shots on net while winning 54% of their face offs and turned it over once. The Blue Jackets were were efficient inside the face off circle as they pushed the puck into the zone and put solid shots on net to earn quality scoring chances. Also, they sent a ton of traffic to takeaway Gibson's vision. Defensively, their shot blockers deserve a ton of credit because they've gotten into the shooting lanes and fended off 10 pucks before it reached the net. Then in the 2nd period Columbus would earn a power play on a Parise tripping minor and it allowed Gaudreau to deliver a slap shot goal, 1-1. Afterwards, Columbus would force another tie midway through as Foudy fired in a slapper, 2-2. Few possessions later the Jackets would gain their first lead after Johnson fished in a lacrosse style goal, 3-2. zipped in a wrister, 3-2. Blue Jackets ended the 2nd by putting 9 total shots on net while notching 57% in the face off circle and outscored New York 4-1. The Jackets face off domination helped generate most of their zone chances and cut to the crease for solid scoring opportunities. Kept turnovers to a minimum as well. Transitioning into the 3rd period the Blue Jackets would secure 8 total shots and won 46% of the face offs yet they struggled to score. Columbus entered their zone on good puck movement and cut to the crease for solid scoring chances. Going into Overtime Boone Jenner's stick would redirect the puck into the net off a Gaudreau shot, 5-4. Jackets in OT would add 1 shot on net with 2 turnovers amassed and won 45% of their face offs. Due to the Isles defensive pressure it forced them into dumping the puck and at times they turned it over before crossing center ice. When zone entries were made it would be on the face offs and with a ton of traffic blocking the goalie's vision they were able to gain redirect attempts for quality scoring chances. Jackets defense blocked 15 total shots, tallied 1 power play score and improved to a 23-41-7 record.
Friday March 24th, 2023: The Islanders in what was a great matchup suffered a disappointing 4-5 loss in Overtime against the Blue Jackets. New York ha e lost 2 games in a row and sit in that 1st place wild card spot. In period 1 Parise would help his team score first as he hammered in a snap shot goal, 1-0. The Isles through one recorded 7 total shots and won 45% of their face offs with 2 turnovers lost. New York off the face offs were able to create zone entries while delivering quality passes to help open up lanes and attacked the goal line by effectively crashing. Now in the 2nd period of play Brock Nelson would rifle in a snap shot goal, 2-1. Isles in the 2nd posted 16 total shots and gave the puck over 0 times. The Islanders had solid puck placement in their zone while operating efficiently to crash the net and create numerous chances. However, they struggled a bit inside the face off cirlce after winning 42%. Be aware that throughout the entire period they had been 30% or lower when battling in the face offs. Shifting into the 3rd period New York would come within one after Palmeri hung in a wrist shot goal, 3-4. This would be Palmieri's first score of the night. Eventually, the Isles would get on the power play off a Bemstrom holding minor and it ended with Brock Nelson sinking in a wrister, 4-4. The Islanders in the 3rd placed 16 shots on net while securing 54% inside the face off circle and outscored the Jackets 2-0. New York got set up in their zone by executing inside the faceoff circle and generated numerous opportunities by crashing the net. Heading into to Overtime New York would place 0 total shots in net and won 56% of their face offs. New York gained entry into the zone by dominating the face off battles but struggled to put pucks on net. New York had a combined 4 turnovers, Sorokin gained a 22 save night and fell down to a 37-27-9 record.
The Blue Jackets in Overtime knock off the Islanders by a score of 5-4. Jackets are in last place in the wild card standings and are 29 points out of playoff spot The Jackets Jackets in one scoreless period put 8 shots on net while winning 54% of their face offs and turned it over once. The Blue Jackets were were efficient inside the face off circle as they pushed the puck into the zone and put solid shots on net to earn quality scoring chances. Also, they sent a ton of traffic to takeaway Gibson's vision. Defensively, their shot blockers deserve a ton of credit because they've gotten into the shooting lanes and fended off 10 pucks before it reached the net. Then in the 2nd period Columbus would earn a power play on a Parise tripping minor and it allowed Gaudreau to deliver a slap shot goal, 1-1. Afterwards, Columbus would force another tie midway through as Foudy fired in a slapper, 2-2. Few possessions later the Jackets would gain their first lead after Johnson fished in a lacrosse style goal, 3-2. zipped in a wrister, 3-2. Blue Jackets ended the 2nd by putting 9 total shots on net while notching 57% in the face off circle and outscored New York 4-1. The Jackets face off domination helped generate most of their zone chances and cut to the crease for solid scoring opportunities. Kept turnovers to a minimum as well. Transitioning into the 3rd period the Blue Jackets would secure 8 total shots and won 46% of the face offs yet they struggled to score. Columbus entered their zone on good puck movement and cut to the crease for solid scoring chances. Going into Overtime Boone Jenner's stick would redirect the puck into the net off a Gaudreau shot, 5-4. Jackets in OT would add 1 shot on net with 2 turnovers amassed and won 45% of their face offs. Due to the Isles defensive pressure it forced them into dumping the puck and at times they turned it over before crossing center ice. When zone entries were made it would be on the face offs and with a ton of traffic blocking the goalie's vision they were able to gain redirect attempts for quality scoring chances. Jackets defense blocked 15 total shots, tallied 1 power play score and improved to a 23-41-7 record.
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Thursday March 23rd, 2023: Head Coach, Tortarella gets his 700th win and the Flyers knock off the Wild 5-4 in a Shootout. The Flyers in shootouts this season move to 1-1 and gained their 27th win of the year. The Flyers in peruod 1 would strine first after Riemsdkyk delivered a cross ice pass Laughton who sunk in a wrister, 1-0. Philly in one put 8 total shots on net while notching 12% inside the face off circle and had 1 turnover lost. Philadelphia entered their zone with good puck movement and generated scoring chances by attacking the goal line. Unfortunately, they weren't as effective in the face off circle. As for their defense they got their sticks involved to disrupt pass attempts and eliminated zone entries. Now in the 2nd period would reagin their lead after Cates shot redirected the puck off Farabee's stick and into the net, 2-1. Moments after, Philly would earn a power play on an Eriksson Ek penalty and it allowed Ristolainen to zip in a slap goal from the in the slot, 3-3. Philly said peace to the 2nd period by posting 12 total shots on net with 1 giveaway lost and splurged in 32% inside the face off circle. The Flyers got bodies in front the net to block Comrie's vision while gaining quality chances from inside the slot or by crashing. This offense seems to work better on odd man rushes and are keeping zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board. Heading into late stages of the 3rd period Forester would force a clutch tie after blasting in a slap shot goal, 4-4. Philadelphia in the 3rd put 11 shots on net while winning 46% of their face offs with 0 turnovers. Philly operated efficiently to crash the net and create solid scoring chances. They did much better in the face off circle after winning 46% and kept turnovers to a bare minimum. In Overtime Philly would place 1 shot on net and were winning 46% of the face offs but couldn't score. Due to Minnesota's defensive pressure it forced them into dumped pucks and could barely enter their zone. Even if zone entries were made they would miss the net. In conclusion, James van Riemsdyk in a Shootout went bachand to forehand before delivering a game sealing wrister, 5-4. Philly outscored Minnesota 1-0, Hart secured 20 saves and improved to a 27-32-12 record.
The Wild falter to the Flyers as they went down 4-5 in a Shootout. The Wild fall to 6-0-3 in shootouts and sit 2nd place in the Central Division. The Wild ended the first 20 minutes by winning 87% of their face offs with 4 total shots added and coughed the puck up 4 times on the Flyers 4 takeaways. Minnesota for most of this period were dumping pucks and turned it over early. When zone appearances were made, it would be by executing inside the face off circle, but most shots would rarely hit the net. Then in the 2nd period Minnesota would force a tie after Boldy buried a wrist shot goal, 2-2. Few plays later the Wild would take their first lead thanks to Foligno firing in a wrister from inside the right circle, 3-2. The Wild secured 10 total shots while giving the puck up twice and won 67% inside the face off circle. The Wild pushed the puck into their zone by dominating the face offs while setting each other up with good passes and created solid scoring chances from inside the circles. We now turn our attention towards the 3rd period, where Matt Boldy fired in a bacakahded goal, 4-3. This would be boldy's 2nd score of the night and his 15th on the year. Minnesota concluded period 3 by putting 9 total shots on net and won 53% of the face offs with 3 turnovers dished in. The Wild off the face offs were able to enter their zone and opened up shooting lanes with good passes while generating numerous scoring chances from inside the slot. Transitioning to Overtime Minnesota would record only 1 shot and won 56% of the face offs. The Wild had Poor puck movement and were dumping pucks due to Philly's center ice pressure. The Wild had an overall 30 hits, Fleury earned a 30 save night and dropped off to a 41-22-9 record.
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Wednesday March 22d, 2023: Guentzel scored 1 goal with 1 assist added and the Penguins rout the Avalanche 5-2. The Av's moved into that 2nd wild card wild slot in the East and bumped the Panthers down to 3rd. The Pens through one reeled in 10 total shots and won 66% of the face offs while giving the puck away 3 times yet they couldn't find a hole behind Georgiev. The Penguins off the face off were able to generate zone entries while sending traffic towards the net to block Georgiev's vision and it led to a variety of shots for solid scoring chances. Switching over to the 2nd period Pittsburgh would score first after Sidney Crosby delivered a backhanded goal, 1-0. Few possessions later a Cogliano holding minor would put the Pens on a power play and it ended with Guentzel rifling in a wrister thus going up 2-0. Pittsburgh wrapped up the 2nd by putting 21 total shots on net while notching 62% inside the face off circle and recorded 2 goals on the power play. Also, they outscored the Av's 3-1 as well. The Penguins got set up in the zone by dominating inside the face off circle while setting each other up with quality passes and it allowed for numerous scoring opportunities. Alot of their shots were coming from above the circles and were effecient on the power play. As for their defense they utilized good stick movement to break up pass attempts and Jarry made solid saves. Moving to the 3rd period Jeff Carter's stick would redirect the puck into the net off Brian Doumoulin's shot, 4-2. In conclusion, Rust would fire in an empty net goal, 5-2. The Penguins ended the 3rd period by piling up 13 total shots while utilizing 57% in the face off circle and outscored Colorado 2-1. They accumulated 6 turnovers to go along. Pittsburgh entered their zone by executing inside the face off circle while opening up shooting lanes with good passes and cut to the crease to generate solid scoring chances. In a way the Pens should be thankful because they constantly gave the puck away but luckily they had solid shot blockers fending off pucks and a goalie who made critical saves throughout. Pens finished 2 for 4 on the man advantage, Jarry secured 28 saves and 35-26-10 record.
The Avalanche get stood up by the Penguins after going down 2-5. Colorado suffered their 23rd loss of the season and are 3rd plave in the West. In one scoreless period Colorado put 10 shots on net while winning 33% of their face offs and gave the puck away 5 times on the Pens 6 hits. Including 0 for 1 on the power play. The Avalanche had teriffic puck placement in their zone and pressured the net for numerous scoring chances. However, they've struggled early on the power play and performed poorly in the face off circle with careless turnovers. Shifting into the 2nd J.T. Compher would ding in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. The Av's in the 2nd placed 9 total shots on net and won 37% of their face offs with 6 turnovers lost. The Av's continued their poor performance in the face off circle and turnovers were still an issues but they won puck battles along the board to keep zone possessions alive and cut to the net effectiveley to earn solid scoring chances. Eventually, during period 3 Colorado would be on the power play off a Archibald tripping minor and it allowed Toews to deliver a slap shot goal, 2-3. Colorado said good riddence to the 3rd period by blasting 7 total shots on net with 6 turnovers amassed and won a low 42% in the face off circle. The Avalanche on excellent puck rotation were able to enter their zone and created scoring chances from the inside the slot or by crashing the net. The Av's however, were insufficient in the face off circle and had poor puck protection. Understand that you won't win games when your committing 17 total turnovers. Av's went 1 of 3 on the power play, defense utilized 20 team hits and dropped off to a 41-23-6 record.
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Tuesday March 21st, 2023: Sorokin secured a 25 save night and it led the Islanders to a routing 7-2 Victory, over the Maple Leafs. Isles have won their past three games in a row and are sitting in that 1st place in that wild card spot. The isles in one scoreless period put 9 total shots in net and won 68% of their face offs with 2 turnovers lost. New York won face off battles while executing quality passes to help create zone opportunities and earned most of their scoring chances from inside the slot. Then in the 2nd period Parise 28 seconds in would fire in a snap shot goal, 1-1. New York after that, would take their first lead as Fasching delivered a wrister, 2-1. Few possessions later New York would continue to extend their lead after Pulocks shot redirected the puck off Clutterbuck's stick and into the net, 3-1. The Isles in the 2nd posted 9 total shots on net and won 60% of their face offs with 3 turns attached. The Isles were getting set up in their zone by domianting the face offs and generated quality chances from inside the slot or by crashing the net. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Cal Clutterbuck zipped in a wrist shot goal thus going up 4-2. Eventually, the Isles would put this matchup away late after Holmstrom sunk in a wrister, 5-2. The Islanders placed 8 total shots on net with 3 giveaways and won 59% of their face offs. They outscored the Leafs 4-1 and the defense snagged 10 team hits. New York created zone opportunities by dominating in the face off circle and pressured the net for solid scoring chances. It didnt matter if was from inside the circles or in the slot area. The Isles shot blockers fended off 19 pucks, finished 0 of 2 in the power play and improved to a 37-27-8 record.
The Maple Leafs get drenched by the Islanders after suffering a 2-7 blowout loss. Leafs suffer 19th defeat of the year and are 2nd place the Atlantic Division. In period 1 Lafferty off a Lilegren and McMann pass would sink in a wrister, 1-0. The Leafs through one reeled in 8 total shots while winning 31% of their face offs and coughed the puck up 5 times on the Isles 19 hits. Also, they outscored New York 1-0. The Maple Leafs on good movement were able to enter the zone and puts pucks on net for quality scoring chances. The only thing that is really slowing Toronto down is the constant giveaways and poor execution inside the face off circle. During a scoreless 2nd period Toronto won 40% of their face offs with 9 shots added and gave the puck over 8 times on the Isles 29 combined hits. The Maple Leafs on good puck movement created quality zone entries and generated numerous chances by cutting to the net. It's just unfortunate that they lack in turnovers and were still struggling in the face off circle. Heading into the 3rd period Mitch Marner would ring in a slap shot goal and it brought his team within one, 2-3. The Maple Leafs said good riddence to the 3rd period by blasting in 10 total shots and won 40% of the face offs while losing the puck 6 times. The Leafs offense operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring opportunities. Although, Toronto shot themselves in the foot with countless turnovers and were insufficient in the face off circle. The Leafs went 0 for 1 on the power play, defense fished in 19 hits and fell off to a 42-19-9 record.
Tuesday March 21st, 2023: Sorokin secured a 25 save night and it led the Islanders to a routing 7-2 Victory, over the Maple Leafs. Isles have won their past three games in a row and are sitting in that 1st place in that wild card spot. The isles in one scoreless period put 9 total shots in net and won 68% of their face offs with 2 turnovers lost. New York won face off battles while executing quality passes to help create zone opportunities and earned most of their scoring chances from inside the slot. Then in the 2nd period Parise 28 seconds in would fire in a snap shot goal, 1-1. New York after that, would take their first lead as Fasching delivered a wrister, 2-1. Few possessions later New York would continue to extend their lead after Pulocks shot redirected the puck off Clutterbuck's stick and into the net, 3-1. The Isles in the 2nd posted 9 total shots on net and won 60% of their face offs with 3 turns attached. The Isles were getting set up in their zone by domianting the face offs and generated quality chances from inside the slot or by crashing the net. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Cal Clutterbuck zipped in a wrist shot goal thus going up 4-2. Eventually, the Isles would put this matchup away late after Holmstrom sunk in a wrister, 5-2. The Islanders placed 8 total shots on net with 3 giveaways and won 59% of their face offs. They outscored the Leafs 4-1 and the defense snagged 10 team hits. New York created zone opportunities by dominating in the face off circle and pressured the net for solid scoring chances. It didnt matter if was from inside the circles or in the slot area. The Isles shot blockers fended off 19 pucks, finished 0 of 2 in the power play and improved to a 37-27-8 record.
The Maple Leafs get drenched by the Islanders after suffering a 2-7 blowout loss. Leafs suffer 19th defeat of the year and are 2nd place the Atlantic Division. In period 1 Lafferty off a Lilegren and McMann pass would sink in a wrister, 1-0. The Leafs through one reeled in 8 total shots while winning 31% of their face offs and coughed the puck up 5 times on the Isles 19 hits. Also, they outscored New York 1-0. The Maple Leafs on good movement were able to enter the zone and puts pucks on net for quality scoring chances. The only thing that is really slowing Toronto down is the constant giveaways and poor execution inside the face off circle. During a scoreless 2nd period Toronto won 40% of their face offs with 9 shots added and gave the puck over 8 times on the Isles 29 combined hits. The Maple Leafs on good puck movement created quality zone entries and generated numerous chances by cutting to the net. It's just unfortunate that they lack in turnovers and were still struggling in the face off circle. Heading into the 3rd period Mitch Marner would ring in a slap shot goal and it brought his team within one, 2-3. The Maple Leafs said good riddence to the 3rd period by blasting in 10 total shots and won 40% of the face offs while losing the puck 6 times. The Leafs offense operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring opportunities. Although, Toronto shot themselves in the foot with countless turnovers and were insufficient in the face off circle. The Leafs went 0 for 1 on the power play, defense fished in 19 hits and fell off to a 42-19-9 record.
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Monday March 20th, 2023: The Oilers hold off the Sharks after picking up an impressive 5-4 win in a Shootout. The Oilers are atop four wins in a roe and are standing in 3rd place throughout the Pacific Division. In period 1 Nick Bjusgstad would fire in a wrist shot goal and it helped his team tie this bout, 1-1. Edmonton through one put 11 total shits on net with 4 giveaways added and won 52% of their face offs. Including the defense utilizing 12 big hits and 3 takeaways. The Oilers generated zone chances by executing inside the face off circle and off good puck movement and were able to put quality shots on net for solid scoring opportunities. However, they've given the puck away multiple times and that's what's slowing them down. Then 30 seconds into the 2nd period Yamamoto off a McDavid and Nugent Hopkins pass would rifle in a snap shot goal, 2-1. Afterwards, Ekholm would fire in a backahnded goal and it forced a 3-3 tie. Edmonton through 40 minutes reeled in 17 total shots and won 52% of their face offs. They acquired 6 giveaways and got outscored 3-2. The Oilers operated efficiently to crash the crease and create quality scoring chances. They capitalized in the face the face off circle but turned the puck over one too many times. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the net to block Remier's vision. Heading into period 3 Ekholm would earn his 2nd score of the night after blasting in a slap shot goal, 4-4. The Oilers in the 3rd racked up 9 total shots and won a solid 56% inside the face off circle while getting 8 turnovers to go along. The Oilers were getting set up in their zone by executing inside the face off circle and delivered nice passes to help generate quality chances. In conclusion, Nurse in OT would zing in a slap shot goal, 5-4. Edmonton won face off battles to create zone chances and gained scoring oportunities by cutting to the net effectiveley. Campbell earned 28 saves, gave the puck up 19 times on the Sharks 14 takeaways and improved to a 40-23-8 record.
The Sharks in Overtime get knocked off hy the Oilers after going doen 4-5. San Jose sits last place in the wild csrd standings and are 28 points out of a playoff spot. The Sharks in the 1st period would strike first after Barbanov zipped in a wrister thus going up 1-0. San Jose in one recorded 13 total shots while winning 48% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 5 times. Also, the defense forced 5 takeaways. The Sharks offense were efficient in the face off circle and pressured the net for solid scoring chances. It didn't matter if was from inside the circles or by crashing the crease. Going forward the Sharks need to limit the constant turnovers and stay away from the big hits. In the 2nd period San Jose notch a tie game after Johnsson delivered a snap shot goal, 2-2. Few possessions later Erik Karlsson would record back to back scores after blasting in slap shot goal, 4-3. San Jose ended the 2nd by placing 9 total shots on net while securing 47% inside the face off and lost 8 turnovers. The Sharks had teriffic puck placement in their zone and crashed the net to earn solid scoring opportunities. They were effecient inside the face off circle but carelessly gave the puck up. Now San Jose during a scoreless 3rd period posted 7 total shots and won 43% of their face offs while turning the puck over 7 times. The Sharks generated quality scoring chances by getting pucks on net and set one another up with good passes as it helped open up lanes. Going into Overtime San Jose remained scoreless while placing 3 total shots on net and won 38% of their face offs. Due to the Oilers defensive pressure it forced them into dumping the pucks and were getting hammered in the hit department. Reimer filed in 46 saves, they had a combined 21 giveaways in the Oilers 23 hits and dropped off to a 19-37-15 record.
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Sunday March 18th, 2023: The Golden
Knights routed up the Blue Jakcets as they picked up an impressive 7-2 Victory. Jack Eichel during this win picked up a hat trick and In period 1 Vegas were on a power play off a Boone Jenner tripping minor and it allowed Smith's shot to redirect the puck off Kessel's stick and into the net, 1-0. Vegas in one recorded 13 total shots while barely winning 40% of their face offs and atrached 4 turnovers. The Golden Knights executed great puck movement to gain quality zone chances and generated scoring opportunities by cutting to the net effectively. However, they struggled in puck protection due to the Jackets stick play and couldnt stay away from the big hits. Now in the 2nd period Jack Eichel would extend the Golden Knights lead after blasting in a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Afterwards, a Boone Jenner holding minor would put Vegas on a power play that ended with Dorofeyev zipping in a wrister, 3-1. Vegas at this time were 2 of 2 on the power play. Vegas wrapped up the and by posting 14 total shots on net with 4 turnovers recorded and won 52% of their face offs. The Golden Knights spaced the ice with good passes while executing inside the face off circle and created scoring chances from inside the slot area. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the net to block Hutchinson's vision. It's just unfortunate that they continue to struggle in turnovers and got harassed in the hit department. The Golden Knights going into the 3rd period would continue to obliterate the Blue Jackets after Cotter fired in wrist shot goal, 6-1. Vegas closed out period 3 by putting 12 shots on net while securing 60% inside the face off circle and outscored the Jackets 2-1. The Golden Knights offense had teriffic puck placement in their zone and crashed the net to earn solid scoring opportunities. Vegas also did damage inside the face off circle yet they continously gave the puck away. Knights won a combined 38 face offs, Pantera gained 35 saves and they improved to a 43-21-6 record.
The Blue Jackets during last night's events sustained a disappointing 2-7 beatdown when going against the Golden Knights. The Blue Jackets are 8th place in the wild card standings and are 29 points out of a playoff spot. In one scoreless perios Colombus would zip in 9 total shots and won 60% of their face offs while giving the puck away twice. That includes the deense forcing 2 takeaways and utilized 13 hits. The Blue Jackets inside the face off circle were able to generate zone opportunities and put pucks on net to create solid scoring chances. They did a nice job of keeping turnovers to a small margin as well. During the 2nd period the Blue capped off period 2 by placing 13 total shots on net and won 48% of the face offs while getting outscored 4-0. Be aware that the Jackets goaltender, Tarasov had to be replaced by Hutchinson after giving up 5 goals on 25 shots faced. The Blue Jackets operated efficiently to crash the net and create numerous scoring chances. They were effective in the face off circle and limited mistakes. In the 3rd period the Jackets with 46 seconds left would finally find the back of the net, as Foudy hammered in a wrister, 2-7. the Jackets would record 8 total shots while winning 39% of their face offs and got 1 turnover go along. The Blue Jackets created zone entries by working well in the face off circle and opened up shooting lanes with good passes as it helped create quality chances. Jackets finished 0 for 2 on the power play, defense utilized 35 hits and staggered off to a 21-41-7 record.
Sunday March 18th, 2023: The Golden
Knights routed up the Blue Jakcets as they picked up an impressive 7-2 Victory. Jack Eichel during this win picked up a hat trick and In period 1 Vegas were on a power play off a Boone Jenner tripping minor and it allowed Smith's shot to redirect the puck off Kessel's stick and into the net, 1-0. Vegas in one recorded 13 total shots while barely winning 40% of their face offs and atrached 4 turnovers. The Golden Knights executed great puck movement to gain quality zone chances and generated scoring opportunities by cutting to the net effectively. However, they struggled in puck protection due to the Jackets stick play and couldnt stay away from the big hits. Now in the 2nd period Jack Eichel would extend the Golden Knights lead after blasting in a wrist shot goal, 2-1. Afterwards, a Boone Jenner holding minor would put Vegas on a power play that ended with Dorofeyev zipping in a wrister, 3-1. Vegas at this time were 2 of 2 on the power play. Vegas wrapped up the and by posting 14 total shots on net with 4 turnovers recorded and won 52% of their face offs. The Golden Knights spaced the ice with good passes while executing inside the face off circle and created scoring chances from inside the slot area. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the net to block Hutchinson's vision. It's just unfortunate that they continue to struggle in turnovers and got harassed in the hit department. The Golden Knights going into the 3rd period would continue to obliterate the Blue Jackets after Cotter fired in wrist shot goal, 6-1. Vegas closed out period 3 by putting 12 shots on net while securing 60% inside the face off circle and outscored the Jackets 2-1. The Golden Knights offense had teriffic puck placement in their zone and crashed the net to earn solid scoring opportunities. Vegas also did damage inside the face off circle yet they continously gave the puck away. Knights won a combined 38 face offs, Pantera gained 35 saves and they improved to a 43-21-6 record.
The Blue Jackets during last night's events sustained a disappointing 2-7 beatdown when going against the Golden Knights. The Blue Jackets are 8th place in the wild card standings and are 29 points out of a playoff spot. In one scoreless perios Colombus would zip in 9 total shots and won 60% of their face offs while giving the puck away twice. That includes the deense forcing 2 takeaways and utilized 13 hits. The Blue Jackets inside the face off circle were able to generate zone opportunities and put pucks on net to create solid scoring chances. They did a nice job of keeping turnovers to a small margin as well. During the 2nd period the Blue capped off period 2 by placing 13 total shots on net and won 48% of the face offs while getting outscored 4-0. Be aware that the Jackets goaltender, Tarasov had to be replaced by Hutchinson after giving up 5 goals on 25 shots faced. The Blue Jackets operated efficiently to crash the net and create numerous scoring chances. They were effective in the face off circle and limited mistakes. In the 3rd period the Jackets with 46 seconds left would finally find the back of the net, as Foudy hammered in a wrister, 2-7. the Jackets would record 8 total shots while winning 39% of their face offs and got 1 turnover go along. The Blue Jackets created zone entries by working well in the face off circle and opened up shooting lanes with good passes as it helped create quality chances. Jackets finished 0 for 2 on the power play, defense utilized 35 hits and staggered off to a 21-41-7 record.
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The Red Wings during yesterday's bout suffered a 1-5 loss against the Avalanche. The Red Wings are currently sitting 5th place in the wild card standings and are 9 points out of a playoff spot. Detroit ended the first 20 minutes by posting 11 total shots on net with 2 turnovers lost and won 57% of the face offs. The Red Wings executed teriffic puck movement to gain quality zone chances and generated scoring oppprtunities by cutting to the net effectvely. Also, they were excellent inside the face off circle and kept turnovers to a small margin. During a scoreless 2nd period the Red Wings would put 8 total shots in net with 0 turnovers added and won 55% of their coin tosses. Detroit created zone opportunities by dominating in the face off cirlce and pressured the net for solid scoring chances. It dodnt matter it was from inside the circles or by crashing the net. Detroit capped off period 3 by securing 10 total shots while winning 57% of their face offs and got ourscored 2-0. The Red Wings spaced the ice with good passes while executing inside the face off circle and created scoring opportunities from inside the slot. Detroit finished 0 for 3 on the man advantage, won a combined 46 face offs and staggered down to a 30-29-9 record.
The Avalanche obliterated the Red Wings by a score of 5-1. The Av's have won their 5th game in a row and are 3rd place in the Central. The Av's through one placed 6 total shots in net while 42% of their face offs and coughed the puck up twice. Due to the Red Wings defensive pressure it forced Colorado into dumping the puck alot and were struggling to avoid the big hits. When zone appearances were made it be by winning solid face off battles while delivering good passes and put pucks on net for quality scoring chances. Then in the 2nd period MacKinnon would rifle in a snap shot goal thus gaining a 2-1 lead. Afterwards, a Robert Hagg tripping minor would put the Av's on a late power play and it gave Byram a chance to zing in a wrister, 3-1. Colorado wrapped up the 2nd by blasting 12 shots on net while giving the puck away twice and won 43% of their face offs. They outscored Detroit 2-0 as well. The Avalanche generated quality chances by getting shots on net and set one another up with good passes as it helped open up lanes. Av's did well in the face circle by pushing the puck into their zone and sent traffic to block Husso's vision. In the 3rd period Colorado would be shorthanded due to a Cogliano tripping minor but that didnt stop Lars Eller from zipping in wrist shot goal, 4-1. Few possessions later Nathan MacKinnon's shot would redirect the puck off Rantanen's stick and into the net, 5-1. Despite scoring twice, the Av's for the most part were dumping pucks after crossing center ice and struggled to avoid the Red Wings physical nature. When they did enter the zone it would be off good puck placement and efficiently crashed the net to record quality chances. Colorado went 1 of 3 on the power play, MacKinnon earned three points and they moved up to a 40-22-6 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Andre Svechnikov out for the entire year after tearing ACL against the Golden Knights back on Saturday night. Svechnikov had delivered a body check but in the process of making contact he would twist his knee up and instantly went down in a heap of pain. Hurricanes(49-8-3) having a teriffic year but losing this guy could be costly in some ways. He can ambush net or score from inside the slot to generate quality chances. Svechnikov this year has posted 23 goals, 32 assists and 55 total points.
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Tuesday March 14th, 2023: Shesterkin saves 28 shots and the Rangers knock off the Capitals by a score of 5-3. In period 1 Zibanejad would esrn back to back goals after firing in a backhander, 2-0. This would be his 15th goal of the year. Few plays later the Rangers would be on the power play off Protas tripping minor and it allowed Kane to zip in a wrist shot goal, 3-1. New York through one reeled in 19 total shots while winning 43% of the face offs and were off to a 1 for 1 start on the power play. Including 4 turnovers. The Rangers kept zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and created scoring chances from inside the slot or by crashing the net. They delivered beautiful set up passes to open up shooting lanes but struggled in the face off circle and turned it over due to the Caps 9 hits. In the 2nd period New York would extend their lead after Trouba hung in a wrist shot goal, 4-1. New York ended the 2nd by placing 10 total shots on net with 1 turnover lost and won 47% of their face offs. The Rangers gained zone entries by executing inside the face off circle and ambushed the crease for numerous scoring opportunities. Also, they did a nice job of getting the puck from one end to the other. Heading into period 3 Vesey would drill in a empty net goal, 5-3. Rangers blast in 6 totsl shots and won a solid 47% in the face off circle. The Rangers for the most part were dumping pucks after crossing center ice due to Washington's physical play. When zone approaches were made it be by winning face off battles and set one another up with good passes while cutting to the net for quality opportunities. Defense forced 30 hits, altogether they put 36 combined shots on net and moved up to a 38-19-8 record.
The Capitals sustained a disappoiting 3-5 loss when go8ng against the Rangers. Aube Kubel in period 1 would ring in a wrist shot goal and it forced a 1-1 tie. The Caps in one put 9 total shots on net and won 56% of the coin tosses with 1 turnover acquired. The Capitals gained zone entries by dominating in the face off circle and sent traffic towards the net to block Shesterkin's vision in order to create quality chanes. During the midway point of the 2nd period Matt Irwin would ding in a wrist shot goal, 2-4. The Caps through 40 minutes of play posted 16 total shots on net while winning 52% of the face offs and coughed the puck up once. Washington's offense on excellent puck movement were able to put quality shot opportunities on net to create solid scoring chances. They were effective in the face off circle as well. Keep in mind that Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Shesterkin's vision. Caps won 52% of theor face offs while placing 6 shots on net and matched Colorado for a goal each. The Capitals were effective in the face off circle while delivering good passes to help earn zone chances and took Elliot's vision away with quality traffic, which set up solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, from time to time they would be forced into dumping the puck due to New York's defensive pressure and puck protection was at its poorest. Caps posted 31 total shots theough all 3 periods, suffered 3 penalties and dropped off to a 32-29-7 record.
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Monday March 13th, 2023: The Avalanche dominate the Canadiens early and it would lead them to a nice 8-4 Victory. Colorado has won three straight games in a row and sit 3rd place in the Central Division. The Av's in period 1 would strike first after Logan O'Connor buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Colorado after that, would extend their lead as Bowen Byram rifled in a wrister thus going up 2-0. Following that big score Nieto would hang in a wrist shot goal of his own, 3-0. Av's reeled in 8 total shots while winning 42% of their face offs and gave the puck away once. They outscored Montreal 4-1 and were 1 for 1 on the power play. The Avalanche entered the zone with good puck movement and crashed the net for quality chances. Also, they were effective on the power play but struggled a bit inside the face off circle. Then in the 2nd period Rantanen would power in a wrist shot goal and it gave his team a 5-1 lead. Av's fired in 16 total shots securing 48% inside the face off circle and had 0 turnovers tallied. Colorado operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring scoring chances. They executed much better inside the face off circle and turnovers were a non factor. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Bobrovsky's vision. Now in the 3rd period Colorado would be on a power play off a Pinard Harvey tripping minor and it gave MacKinnon a chance to ring in a wrist shot goal, 7-2. The Av's in three fired in 8 total shots and matched Montreal for two goals each with 2 turnovers attached. Colorado on excellent puck rotation were able to enter their zone and put quality shots on net for numerous scoring chances. They weren't great in the face off circle but did enough as they won 44% and were effective on the power play. The Av's got lucky because it seemed like they missed defensive assignments and were too comfortable with their lead. Lehkonen recorded a two-goal night, finished with a perfect 3 for 3 on the man advantage and moved their win/loss record to 37-22-6.
The Canadiens against the Avalanche get dealt a 4-8 loss. Montreal is currently sitting 9th place in the wild card standings and their starting goaltender Jake Allen got replaced by Montembeault after giving up 6 goals on 14 shots faced. In period 1 Suzuki's shot redirected the puck off Anderson's stick and into the net, 1-4. The Canadiens in one recorded 3 total shots and won 57% of their face offs while giving the puck away 3 times. Due to Colorado's defensive pressure it forced Monteal into dumping the puck and at times would miss the net when an opportunity was presented. When zone trips were made it be by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes, which led to solid scoring chances. During the 2nd period a Johnson roughing minor would put Montreal on a power play that ended with Gurianov zipping in a wrister, 2-6. Montreal sunk in 6 total shots while notching 50% inside the face off circle and smuggled in 4 turnovers. Along with getting outscored 2-1. The Canadiens lack of puck protection and poor zone entries were due to the Av's tough center ice pressure. When they did gain zone time it would be off solid face off wins and great passing. We now turn our attentions towards the 3rd period, where Wideman delivered a wrister, 3-7. Afterwards, with very little time left Matheson would zing in a snap shot goal, 4-7. Montreal delivered 10 total shots in net and won 55% of the face offs. The Canadiens executed inside the face off circle to set up zone chances and had terrific puck placement before ambushing the crease for solid scoring opportunities. Canadiens went 1 for 2 on the power play, Allen and Montembeault were combined for 25 saves while falling off to a 27-35-6 record.
Monday March 13th, 2023: The Avalanche dominate the Canadiens early and it would lead them to a nice 8-4 Victory. Colorado has won three straight games in a row and sit 3rd place in the Central Division. The Av's in period 1 would strike first after Logan O'Connor buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Colorado after that, would extend their lead as Bowen Byram rifled in a wrister thus going up 2-0. Following that big score Nieto would hang in a wrist shot goal of his own, 3-0. Av's reeled in 8 total shots while winning 42% of their face offs and gave the puck away once. They outscored Montreal 4-1 and were 1 for 1 on the power play. The Avalanche entered the zone with good puck movement and crashed the net for quality chances. Also, they were effective on the power play but struggled a bit inside the face off circle. Then in the 2nd period Rantanen would power in a wrist shot goal and it gave his team a 5-1 lead. Av's fired in 16 total shots securing 48% inside the face off circle and had 0 turnovers tallied. Colorado operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring scoring chances. They executed much better inside the face off circle and turnovers were a non factor. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Bobrovsky's vision. Now in the 3rd period Colorado would be on a power play off a Pinard Harvey tripping minor and it gave MacKinnon a chance to ring in a wrist shot goal, 7-2. The Av's in three fired in 8 total shots and matched Montreal for two goals each with 2 turnovers attached. Colorado on excellent puck rotation were able to enter their zone and put quality shots on net for numerous scoring chances. They weren't great in the face off circle but did enough as they won 44% and were effective on the power play. The Av's got lucky because it seemed like they missed defensive assignments and were too comfortable with their lead. Lehkonen recorded a two-goal night, finished with a perfect 3 for 3 on the man advantage and moved their win/loss record to 37-22-6.
The Canadiens against the Avalanche get dealt a 4-8 loss. Montreal is currently sitting 9th place in the wild card standings and their starting goaltender Jake Allen got replaced by Montembeault after giving up 6 goals on 14 shots faced. In period 1 Suzuki's shot redirected the puck off Anderson's stick and into the net, 1-4. The Canadiens in one recorded 3 total shots and won 57% of their face offs while giving the puck away 3 times. Due to Colorado's defensive pressure it forced Monteal into dumping the puck and at times would miss the net when an opportunity was presented. When zone trips were made it be by executing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes, which led to solid scoring chances. During the 2nd period a Johnson roughing minor would put Montreal on a power play that ended with Gurianov zipping in a wrister, 2-6. Montreal sunk in 6 total shots while notching 50% inside the face off circle and smuggled in 4 turnovers. Along with getting outscored 2-1. The Canadiens lack of puck protection and poor zone entries were due to the Av's tough center ice pressure. When they did gain zone time it would be off solid face off wins and great passing. We now turn our attentions towards the 3rd period, where Wideman delivered a wrister, 3-7. Afterwards, with very little time left Matheson would zing in a snap shot goal, 4-7. Montreal delivered 10 total shots in net and won 55% of the face offs. The Canadiens executed inside the face off circle to set up zone chances and had terrific puck placement before ambushing the crease for solid scoring opportunities. Canadiens went 1 for 2 on the power play, Allen and Montembeault were combined for 25 saves while falling off to a 27-35-6 record.
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Sunday March 12th, 2023: The Bruins late surge was cut short and they suffered a 3-5 loss when going against the Red Wings. The Bruins have now lost 10 regulation matchups and still remaijs in 1st place in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins through ine reeled in 4 total shots while winning 46% of their face offs and gave the puck away 4 times. Boston dumped pucks after crossing center ice due to the Red Wings defensive pressure and turnovers were a huge problem. When zone trips were made it would be executing face off wins while setting each other up with good passes and crashed the net to create solid scoring chances. During the 2nd period Boston Matt Grezclyk from inside the right circle would rifle in a snap shot goal but trailed 1-4. Boston ended the 2nd by posting 14 total shots on net and won 55% of the face offs with 1 turnover lost. The Bruins pushed the puck into the zone by dominating the face offs while opening up shooting lanes with good passes as it led to quality chances. A lot of Boston's opportunities came from inside the circles. In the 3rd period Boston would chip into the Red Wings lead after DeBrusk buried a wrist shot goal, 2-4. Three minutes later David Pastrnak would zip in a wrist shot goal, 3-4. This would be Pasternak's 1st goal of the night and his 46th on the year. Boston concluded the 3rd period by recording 13 total shots on net and outscored Detroit 2-1 wirh 3 turnovers added. Offensively, the Bruins got set up in their zone by capitalizing in the face off circle and generated numerous scoring chances from inside the slot. Bruins went 0 of 3 on the man advantage, Zacha secured 2 assists and fell off to a 50-10-5 record.
Husso had himself a solid night and it would lead the Red Wings to a 5-3 Victory, over the Bruins. Detroit own a 1-1 record when versing Boston on back to back nights and are seven points out of a playoff spot. In the 1st period an A.J. Green interference minor would put Detroit on a power play that ended with Chiasson delivering wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Red Wings in one placed 8 total shots on net and won 56% of the face offs while outscoring Boston 1-0. The Red Wings entered their zone on puck movement and put quality shots on net for solid scoring chances. Also, they dominated inside the face off circle but moving forward they have to clean up their careless turnovers. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Swayman's vision. Defensively, Husso did a nice job of making key saves early to keep Boston off the scoresheet. Then in the 2nd Detroit would be shorthanded due to an Oesterle tripping minor but that didn't stop Seider from getting off to an odd man rush and banking in a backhanded goal thus going up 2-0. Few possessions later Dylan Larkin on the power play off a Nosek tripping minor would fire in a wrister, 3-0. The Red Wings capped off period 2 by placing 11 shots on net while securing 44% in the face off circle and gave the puck up 3 times. They outscored Boston 3-1 as well. Detroit did a nice job of taking away Swayman's vision with quality traffic and generated scoring opportunities by cutting to the net. They've capitalized on the power play and were effective in the face off circle yet they had one too many giveaways. In period 3 Detroit would regain their lead after Copp sunk in an empty net goal, 5-3. The Red Wings through three put 7 shots on net with 5 turnovers tallied and won 42% of their face offs. Detroit had terrific puck placement in their zone and ambushed the crease for quality scoring chances. The Red Wings did okay inside the face off circle as well. Keep in mind that Detroit got lucky in a way because they turned the puck over at a high rate. Detroit finished 2 of 3 on the power play, Husso gained 30 saves and moved up to a 30-27-9 record.
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Saturday March 11th, 2023: The Red Wings against the Bruins suffered a tough 2-3 loss. Detroit is 7th place in the wild card standings and are nine points out of a playoff spot. Red Wings in the 1st period were shorthanded due to a Seider tripping minor but that didn't stop Andrew Copp from burying a wrist shot goal from inside the left circle, 1-0. Few plays later a Krejci hooking minor would put Detroit on a power play that ended with Larkin's shot redirecting the puck off Chiasson's stick and into the net, 2-0. The Red Wings won 42% of their face offs with 15 total shots added and outscored Boston 2-0. The Red Wings executed solid puck movement to gain quality zone entries and generated scoring chances from insode the circles or by cutting to the net. They were efficient on the power play early and kept turnovers to a minimum. In the 2nd period Detroit recorded 2 total shots on net and won 42% of their face offs with 3 turnovers attached. Due to the Bruins defensive pressure it forced Detroit into dumping the puck after crossong center ice and were getting careless in the turnover department. Whenever zone trips were made it be by capitalizing in the face off circle and got the puck from end to the other but struggled to score as most opportunities missed the net. In the 3rd period Chiasson from inside the slot would deliver a wrist shot shot attempt but Ullmark would make a beautiful pad save and it kept this game tied at 2apiece. Detroit capped off period 3 by posting 14 total shots on net with 3 turnovers lost and won 40% of their face offs. The Red Wings ooened up shooting lanes with good passes and put quality shots on net for numerous scoring opportunities. Detroit just couldn't find a way to get the puck in between the pipes and turnovers started add up. Defense enforced 11 team takeaways, Hellberg secured 35 saves and fell to a 29-27-9 record.
Ullmark's brilliance in the net led the Ruins to a 3-2 Victory, over the Red Wings. Bruins in one put 12 total shots on net while winning 57% of their face offs and turned the puck over 3 times. The Bruins off the face off were able to push the puck into their zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Hellerg's vision while creating numerous scoring chances from inside the slot. Then during the 2nd period Hampus Lindholm would fire in a wrist shot goal and brought Boston within one, 1-2. Afterwards, a Larkin interference minor would give Boston a power play and it ended with DeBrusk's shot redirecting the puck off Pasternak's stick and into the net, 2-2. The Bruins outscored Detroit 2-0 while placing 18 total shots on net and won 57% of the face offs. Boston did well inside the face off circle and continued to takeaway the goaltenders vision by sending constant traffic to the net, which led to quality scoring chances. Also, they executed good puck rotation and spent 10 minutes in their offensive zone. Shifting into the 3rd period Hathaway secured a loose rebound off Greer's missed shot and tapped in a wrister, 3-2. This would be the Bruins first lead of the night. The Bruins snagged 9 total shots while winning 60% of their face offs and outscored Detroit 1-0. Boston operated efficiently to crash the net and create solid scoring chances. They were also able to earn zone time by dominating the face off battles and delivered quality passes. Ullmark cashed in 31 saves, defense forced 31 team hits and moved up to a 50-9-8 record.
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Friday March 10th, 2023: The Blackhawks blow a 2 goal lead and the final results read a 3-4 Overtime loss to the Panthers. Chicago falls to three losses in a row and are 9th place in the Wild Card standings. In period 1 Caleb Jones would fire in a wrist shot goal and it gave his team a 1-0 lead. Few possessions later Anderson's shot redirected the puck off Katchouk's stick and inro the net, 2-0. Chicago through one reeled in 7 total shots while winning 68% of the face offs and outscored Florida 2-0. Including 2 turnovers. The Blackhawks set each other up with good passes and it led to quality scoring opportunities. Also, they generated zone chances by executing inside the face off circle. During the 2nd period Chicago placed 9 shots on net and won 62% of their face offs but couldn't squeeze the puck in between the pipes. Chicago got set up in their zone by dominating the face offs and delivered good open passes to help generate quality scoring chances. The Blackhawks continued to protect the puck well after turning it over just once. Defensively, Mrazek has made good saves to keep Florida off the scoresheet and the deresne as a whole utilized solid stick movement to break up scoring attempts. Shifting into the 3rd period Guttman would ding in a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Chicago capped off the 3rd by posting 8 total shots on net while winning 59% of their face offs and had 3 turnovers lost. They got outscored 3-1 as well. The Blackhawks gained zone entries by doing a solid job in the face off circle and cut to the crease to create quality scoring chances. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Bobrovsky's vision. The Hawks in OT put 1 shot on net and won 54% of the face offs while getting outscored 1-0. Chicago in Overtime would earn their only scoring opportunity by effectively crashing the net. Hawks finished 0 for 6 on the power play, Luostrainen secured 2 points and fell to a 22-37-6 record.
The Panthers score three unanswered goals in the 3rd and it helped them reach a 4-3 Overtime win against the Blackhawks. Florida moves to 6-3-1 in ten games and are 3 points out of playoff spot. Florida in the first 20 minutes secured 9 total shots on net and won 31% of their face offs while turning the puck over 3 times. The Panthers struggled in puck protection and performed poorly in the face off circle but they entered their zone with good passes and crashed the net for quality chances. Then during a scoreless 2nd period Florida would record 15 total shots with 6 turnovers added and won 37% of their face offs. Florida on excellent puck movement created quality zone opportunities and ambushed the crease for solid scoring chances. Yet repetitive turnovers is whats slowing them down. Transitioning into the 3rd period Sam Bennett off a Tkachuk and Luostrainen pass would deliver a wrist shot goal, 1-2. Afterwards, a Kurashev interference minor would put Florida on a power play that ended with Montour's shot redirecting the puck off Luostrainen's stick and into the net, 2-2. Following that big score Luostrainen would zing in a wrist shot goal, 3-2. This would be the Panthers first lead of the entire night. The Panthers said good riddence to the 3rd period by raking up 16 total shots and won 40% of their face offs with 3 turnovers secured. Florida got set up in their zone by executing inside the face off circle and delivered quality passes to open shooting lanes, which allowed for numerous scoring chances. Moving forward they just need to limit mistakes. Now during Overtime Montour fired in a backhanded goal, 4-3. Florida in OT earned zone chances by winning face off battles and sent traffic towards to the crease to block Mrazek's eyes as it would lead to quality scoring opportunities. Panthers went 1 for 4 on the power play, Bobrovsky earned 21 saves and moved up to a 33-27-6 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Kaprisov will miss 3 to 4 weeks afte rsuffering a lower body injury. Now Kaprisov's injury was sustained by crashing into Stanley who fell on top of his legs which bent in an awkward position. Keep note that Kaprisov is 5 foot compared to Stanley who is 6'7. Kaprisov in 2023 has 39 goals, 35 assists and 74 total points.
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Wednesday March 8th, 2023: Fabbri leaves game to a lower body injury yet the Red Wings were able to snag a 4-3 Victory, over the Blackhawks. Detroit is currently 7th place in the wild card standings and are three points out of a playoff spot. In one scoreless period recorded 10 total shots while winning 47% of their face offs and turned the puck over twice. Detroit put solid shots on net to generate numerous scoring chances and set up zone entries by winning face off battles. Including good passes. Unfortunately, cutting to the paint was tough due to Chicago's shot blockers clogging the lane. Moving into period 2 the Red Wings would chip into the Blackhawks lead after Jake Walman from the blue line fired in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. Few possessions later Detroit would earn a power play on a Kurashev hooking minor and it allowed Dylan Larkin to zip in a wrister, 2-2. Detroit had scored two consecutive goals after trailing early. The Red Wings capped off the 2nd by posting 19 total shots and won 54% of their coin tosses while outscoring Chicago 1-0. The Red Wings sent traffic to block the goaltenders eyes and ambushed the crease for solid scoring chances. They were able to generate zone opportunities by executing in the face off circle and spreaded the puck around well. Heading into the 3rd period Detroit would force a tie game after Chiarot's shot redirected the puck off Raymond's stick and into the net, 3-3. In conclusion, Detroit late would add the knockout punch after Kubalik delivered a game sealing wrister, 4-3. The Red Wings concluded the 3rd by racking up 12 total shots while winning 57% of the face offs and outscored Chicago 2-1. Detroit got set up in their zone by dominating the face offs and delivered good open ice passes to help generate quality scoring chances. Those opportunities would come from inside the circles or in the slot. Red Wings defense blocked 12 shots, Husso earns 17 saves and jumped up to a 29-26-9 record.
The Blackhawks blow a two goal lead to the Red Wings and it led them to a tough 3-4 loss. Chicago remains in last place in the wild card standings and are 5-5-0 in ten games. In the 1st period a Velano high sticking minor would Chicago on the a power play that ended with Athanasiou delivering a cross ice pass to Raddysh who buried a snap shot goal, 1-0. Chicago through one placed 12 shots on net with 1 turnover added and won 52% of their face offs. They outscored Detroit 2-0 and were 1 for 2 on the power play. The Blackhawks opened up their shooting lanes with good passes and created scoring chances by cutting to the crease. They capitalized on the power play as well. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the crease to block Husso's vision. During the 2nd period Chicago reeled in 3 total shots while winning 45% of theor face offs and couldn't put the puck in between the pipes. The Blackhawks struggled to enter the zone due to Detroit's defensive pressure forcing puck dumps and couldn't avoid the hits. Whenever zone trips were made it would be by capitalizing in inside the face off circle but missed the net more often than not. Transitioning into the 3rd period Anderson from inside the left circle would rifle in a wrist shot goal and it helped Chicago regain their lead, 3-2. The Hawks wrapped up the 3rd by putting 9 total shots on net and in the face off circle they won 42% with 2 turnovers tallied. Chicago's offense operated efficiently to crash the net and create solid chances. The Blackhawks were also effective in the face off circle and were able to find the open man by getting the puck from one end to the other. Raddysh snagged a 2 goal night, defense forced 18 hits and staggered down to a 22-37-5 record.
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Tuesday March 7th, 2023: The Ducks get routed by the Kraken after going down 2-5. Anaheim stands 8th place in the West and are 25 points out of playoff spot. The Ducks in one scoreless period 1 placed 7 shots on net while winning 70% of their face offs and had 4 turnovers lost. Due to Seattle's defensive pressure it forced Anaheim into dumping the puck and turned it over one too many times. When zone entries were made it would by executing inside the face off circle and sent traffic towards the net to to block Grubauer's vision. Then during the 2nd period Zegras 35 seconds in would bury wrist shot goal from in between his legs, 1-2. The Ducks ended the 2nd by putting 8 total shots on net with 3 turnovers tallied and won 56% of their face offs. Anaheim pushed the puck into their zone by capitalizing inside the face off circle while setting each other up with good passes and it created for solid scoring opportunities. Yet turnovers continued to be an issue. We now turn our attemtion towards the 3rd period, where . Anaheim closed out period 3 by racking up 7 total shots while winning 49% of their face offs and got outscored 2-1. The Ducks created zone chances by capitalizing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes as it helped generate solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, they lacked power play production and on occasions would miss the net. Anaheim finished 0 for 3 on the power play, gave the puck away 7 combined times and dropped off to a 21-35-8 record.
McCann picks up two points and the Kraken defeat the Ducks 5-2. Seattle sits3rd place in the Pacific Division and are riding five wins in a row. In period 1 Oleksiak would zip in a wrist shot goal and it gave his team a 1-0 advantage. Few plays later Seattle's lead would extend after McCann buried a wrister, 2-0. Seattle through one posted 10 total shots on net and won 29% of their face offs whike outscoring the Ducks 2-0. Including 6 giveaways. The Kraken opened lanes with good passes and generated scoring chances by getting quality shots on net, wheather it was from inside the circles or cutting to the crease. However, they gave the puck away a bit too much and struggled in the face off cirlce. During the 2nd period Daniel Sprong late would rifle in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-1. The Kraken closed out period 2 by posting 15 total shots and won 35% of their face offs while turning the puck over twice. Seattle generated their scoring chances from inside the circles and by ambushing the net. Also, they executed great puck movement to gain quality zone opportunities. Transitioning into period 3 a Jones high sticking minor would put Seattle on a power play that ended with Tolvanen drilling in a snap shot goal, 4-1. Following that big score Schwartz would add the ultimate dagger after zipping in an empty net goal, 5-2. The Kraken wrapped up the 3rd by recording 6 total shots with 1 turnover attached and won 50% of their face offs. The Kraken offense for the most part spent their final minutes dumping pucks after crossing center ice due to the Ducks defensive pressure but they did damage inside the face off circle and limited turnovers. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck and crashed the cresse for quality chances. Seattle scored 1 power play goal on 2 attempts, Grubauer hauled in 20 saves and moved up to a 37-21-6 record.
Tuesday March 7th, 2023: The Ducks get routed by the Kraken after going down 2-5. Anaheim stands 8th place in the West and are 25 points out of playoff spot. The Ducks in one scoreless period 1 placed 7 shots on net while winning 70% of their face offs and had 4 turnovers lost. Due to Seattle's defensive pressure it forced Anaheim into dumping the puck and turned it over one too many times. When zone entries were made it would by executing inside the face off circle and sent traffic towards the net to to block Grubauer's vision. Then during the 2nd period Zegras 35 seconds in would bury wrist shot goal from in between his legs, 1-2. The Ducks ended the 2nd by putting 8 total shots on net with 3 turnovers tallied and won 56% of their face offs. Anaheim pushed the puck into their zone by capitalizing inside the face off circle while setting each other up with good passes and it created for solid scoring opportunities. Yet turnovers continued to be an issue. We now turn our attemtion towards the 3rd period, where . Anaheim closed out period 3 by racking up 7 total shots while winning 49% of their face offs and got outscored 2-1. The Ducks created zone chances by capitalizing in the face off circle and set each other up with good passes as it helped generate solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, they lacked power play production and on occasions would miss the net. Anaheim finished 0 for 3 on the power play, gave the puck away 7 combined times and dropped off to a 21-35-8 record.
McCann picks up two points and the Kraken defeat the Ducks 5-2. Seattle sits3rd place in the Pacific Division and are riding five wins in a row. In period 1 Oleksiak would zip in a wrist shot goal and it gave his team a 1-0 advantage. Few plays later Seattle's lead would extend after McCann buried a wrister, 2-0. Seattle through one posted 10 total shots on net and won 29% of their face offs whike outscoring the Ducks 2-0. Including 6 giveaways. The Kraken opened lanes with good passes and generated scoring chances by getting quality shots on net, wheather it was from inside the circles or cutting to the crease. However, they gave the puck away a bit too much and struggled in the face off cirlce. During the 2nd period Daniel Sprong late would rifle in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-1. The Kraken closed out period 2 by posting 15 total shots and won 35% of their face offs while turning the puck over twice. Seattle generated their scoring chances from inside the circles and by ambushing the net. Also, they executed great puck movement to gain quality zone opportunities. Transitioning into period 3 a Jones high sticking minor would put Seattle on a power play that ended with Tolvanen drilling in a snap shot goal, 4-1. Following that big score Schwartz would add the ultimate dagger after zipping in an empty net goal, 5-2. The Kraken wrapped up the 3rd by recording 6 total shots with 1 turnover attached and won 50% of their face offs. The Kraken offense for the most part spent their final minutes dumping pucks after crossing center ice due to the Ducks defensive pressure but they did damage inside the face off circle and limited turnovers. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck and crashed the cresse for quality chances. Seattle scored 1 power play goal on 2 attempts, Grubauer hauled in 20 saves and moved up to a 37-21-6 record.
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Monday March 6th, 2023: The Blackhawks knock off the Ottawa Senators by a shutout score of 5-0. The Blackhawks are 6-4-0 through ten games and stands last place throughout the Western Conference. Chicago in the 1st period would strike first after Kurashev ripped in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Chicago through one put 3 total shots on net while winning 43% of their face offs and turned it over 7 times. They outscored Ottawa 1-0 as well. The Blackhakws for the most part struggled to gain zone entries due to the Senators defensive pressure and gave the puck away multiple times. Whenever they did make zone trips it would be by excellent passing and cut to the crease to create quality chances. Then in the 2nd period Seth Jones would earn back to back scores by delivering a snap shot goal thus going up 3-0. Afterwards, Dickinson late would bury a wrister, 4-0. Chicago ended the 2nd by placing 10 total shots on net and won 43% of their face offs with 5 turnovers tallied. The Blackhawks sent traffic to block Sogaard's vision and crashed the crease to generate quality chances. Also, they gained zone opportunities by utilizing good passes. However, they gave the puck over one too many times. Defensively, Stalock was brick wall all night as he blocked shots effectively. In the end, during period 3 Chicago would add the putaway score after Lukas Reichel hung in a backhanded goal, 5-0. Chicago in the 3rd put 7 shots on net while winning 43% of their face offs and outscored Ottawa 1-0. Chicago opened up shooting lanes with good passes and got traffic towards the net for solid scoring opportunitues. Defense forced 18 blocked shots, Stalock secured 35 saves and improved to a 22-36-5 record.
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BREAKING: The Wild trade Jordan Greenway tonthe Sabres and in return they got a 2nd round 2023 NHL Draft selection. Now Jordan Greenway is solid scorer inside the slot or from the top of the blue line and can set teammates up with precsion passes. However, on the defensive side he can set the pace by delivering big hits. Keep in mind that Jordan Greenway in 2023 alone has dealt with some tough injuries and when healthy he hasn't been consistent. Greenway in 2023 has posted 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points.
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Ryan O'Reilly is listed out for the next 4 weeks due to a broken finger and will need surgery done. Now Ryan O'Reilly injury would occur in the 2nd period after taking a puck to the finger during Monday's 4-1 loss against the Canucks. Keep in note that Toronto recently acquired Ryan O'Reilly from the Blues during the trade deadline. O'Reilly in 2023 has attached 15 goals, 9 assists and pulled in 24 total points.
Ryan O'Reilly is listed out for the next 4 weeks due to a broken finger and will need surgery done. Now Ryan O'Reilly injury would occur in the 2nd period after taking a puck to the finger during Monday's 4-1 loss against the Canucks. Keep in note that Toronto recently acquired Ryan O'Reilly from the Blues during the trade deadline. O'Reilly in 2023 has attached 15 goals, 9 assists and pulled in 24 total points.
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Sunday March 5th, 2023: Teravainen secured a hat trick and it pushed the Hurricanes to a 6-0 shutout Victory, over the Lightning. Carolina earned their 90th point of the season and are riding a 2-Game win streak. Carolina would strike first in period 1 after Andrei Svechnikov rifled a wrister in which the puck went over the left shoulder of Vasilevskiy, 1-0. Few offensive possesions later a Jeannot tripping minor would Carolina on the power play and it ended with Tereavainen blasting in a wrist shot goal, 2-0. The Canes ended the 1st by placing 12 total shots on net while winning 52% of the face offs and coughed the puck up 3 times. Canes outscored Tampa Bay 2-0 as well. Carolina got the puck from one end to another and generated scoring chances by ambushing the crease. They were effective on the power play early and kept turnovers minimum but had their issues in the face off circle after winning only 47%. Then during the 2nd period Tereavainen would fire in a wrist shot goal, 3-0. This would be Teravainen's 2nd goal of the night and his 15th on the year. Afterwards, Carolona would be on the power play off a Bogostian unsportsmanlike conduct and it allowed Gostisbhere to ring in a wrister, 4-0. Carolina wrapped up the 2nd by blasting in 12 total shots and outscored Tampa Bay 2-0. Carolina's offense had terrific puck placement in their zone while creating numerous scoring chances wheather it came from inside the circles or in the slot. In conclusion, during period 3 a Killorn tripping minor would put Carolina on the power play and it gave Teravainen a chance to rip in a wrister, 5-0. Carolina ended the 3rd by reeling in 15 total shots with 7 turns and won 54% of their coin tosses. They outscored Tampa Bay 2-0. net. The Hurricanes opened up lanes with good passes and effectively cut to the crease to create quality chances. They capitalized on the power play as well. Face offs were essentially a coin toss with both teams winning about 50%. Whenever they did win a face off they executed well by moving the puck into the zone and sent traffic towards the net to block Vasilevskiy's vision. Carolina finished 4 of 5 on the power play, Andersen secured 14 total saves and improved to a 41-12-8 record.
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Saturday March 4th, 2023: Lafreniere adds 2 assists but the Rangers still suffer a tough 2-4 loss against the Bruins. New York sits 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and are riding a two game losing streak. Rangers won 44% of the face offs while adding 10 total shots and got outscored 1-0. The Rangers offense did a nice job of opening up their shooting lanes with good passes and it led to quality scoring chances but they struggled a bit inside the face off circle and turned the puck over one too many times. Then during period 2 a Marchand interference minor would put New York on a power play that ended with Tarasenko's shot redirecting off Lafrienere's stick and into the net, 1-2. The Rangers capped off the 2nd by placing 13 shots on net and won 44% of their face offs with 4 turns added and matched Boston for a goal each. The Rangers moved the puck from end to another and genertaed numerous scoring chances by cutting to the paint. However, they continue to struggle in the face off circle and turnovers were an issue. Shifting into period 3 the Rangers reeled in 3 total shots and won 43% of their face offs while turning it over 4 times. Due to the Bruins defensive pressure it forced New York into dumping the puck after crossing center ice and they could barely get a shot on net for a scoring chance. When zone trips were made they would mainly miss the net. New York finished 1 of 2 on the power play, defense used 24 team hits and dropped off to a 35-19-9 record.
Ullmark's 24 save night was enough to lead the Bruins past the Rangers for a 4-2 Victory. The Bruins are atop a 10-Game win streak and improved their home record to 26-2-3. In period 1 Charlie Coyle would zip in a snap shot goal, 1-0. Boston through one recorded 6 toral shots while winning 57% of their face offs and had 5 turnovers lost on the Rangers 7 team takeaways. The Bruins had issues trying to gain zone entries due to New York's defensive pressure and constantly gave the puck away. When zone appearances were made it be on solid face off wins and crashed the crease to create quality chances. During the 2nd period Boston would be shorthanded due to a Bertuzzi tripping minor but that didnt stop Nosek from burting a wrister, 2-0. The Bruins wrapped up period 2 by posting 9 total shots and matched New York for a goal each. Boston dominated the face off circle to help create zone opportunities and on good luck movement they ambushed the crease for solid scoring chances. The Bruins in delivered 9 total shots with 1 turnover tallied and won 56% the face offs. Boston blocked the goaltenders vision from incoming shots and put numerous pucks on net to create solid scoring chances. The Bruins executed much better inside the face off circle and limited mistakes. Bruins went 0 for 3 on the man advantage, Ullmark finished with .923 in save percentage and moved up to a 49-8-5 record.
Saturday March 4th, 2023: Lafreniere adds 2 assists but the Rangers still suffer a tough 2-4 loss against the Bruins. New York sits 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and are riding a two game losing streak. Rangers won 44% of the face offs while adding 10 total shots and got outscored 1-0. The Rangers offense did a nice job of opening up their shooting lanes with good passes and it led to quality scoring chances but they struggled a bit inside the face off circle and turned the puck over one too many times. Then during period 2 a Marchand interference minor would put New York on a power play that ended with Tarasenko's shot redirecting off Lafrienere's stick and into the net, 1-2. The Rangers capped off the 2nd by placing 13 shots on net and won 44% of their face offs with 4 turns added and matched Boston for a goal each. The Rangers moved the puck from end to another and genertaed numerous scoring chances by cutting to the paint. However, they continue to struggle in the face off circle and turnovers were an issue. Shifting into period 3 the Rangers reeled in 3 total shots and won 43% of their face offs while turning it over 4 times. Due to the Bruins defensive pressure it forced New York into dumping the puck after crossing center ice and they could barely get a shot on net for a scoring chance. When zone trips were made they would mainly miss the net. New York finished 1 of 2 on the power play, defense used 24 team hits and dropped off to a 35-19-9 record.
Ullmark's 24 save night was enough to lead the Bruins past the Rangers for a 4-2 Victory. The Bruins are atop a 10-Game win streak and improved their home record to 26-2-3. In period 1 Charlie Coyle would zip in a snap shot goal, 1-0. Boston through one recorded 6 toral shots while winning 57% of their face offs and had 5 turnovers lost on the Rangers 7 team takeaways. The Bruins had issues trying to gain zone entries due to New York's defensive pressure and constantly gave the puck away. When zone appearances were made it be on solid face off wins and crashed the crease to create quality chances. During the 2nd period Boston would be shorthanded due to a Bertuzzi tripping minor but that didnt stop Nosek from burting a wrister, 2-0. The Bruins wrapped up period 2 by posting 9 total shots and matched New York for a goal each. Boston dominated the face off circle to help create zone opportunities and on good luck movement they ambushed the crease for solid scoring chances. The Bruins in delivered 9 total shots with 1 turnover tallied and won 56% the face offs. Boston blocked the goaltenders vision from incoming shots and put numerous pucks on net to create solid scoring chances. The Bruins executed much better inside the face off circle and limited mistakes. Bruins went 0 for 3 on the man advantage, Ullmark finished with .923 in save percentage and moved up to a 49-8-5 record.
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BREAKING: Chicago traded Max Domi to the Stars for goaltender Anton Khudobin and a 2025 NHL Draft selection. Keep note that the Chicago Blackhawks for for the last few years now have needed a steady goaltender behind the pipes. Anton Khudobin is a solid guy who makes critical saves throughout the night and in crunch time. He's almost like a brick wall when you watch him play. Unfortunately, Chicago won't be able to test him out until 2023-2024 due to a season ending hip injury.
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BREAKING: Chicago traded away Dylan Sikiura to the Ducks for Maxim Golod. Dylan Sikiura does most of his damage from up front. That means he's crashing the net and securing loose rebounds that the goaltenders leave sitting in the crease. Dylan scored 3 goals, gained 14 assists and snagged 17 points.
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BREAKING: The Coyotes trade Jakob Chychrun to the Senators and in return they'll receive three NHL Draft picks. Now Chychrun can score goals efficiently when hes inside the circles and deliveres quality feeds. Chychrun in 2023 posted 8 goals, 23 assists and 30 total points.
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The Bruins knock off the Sabres by securing a 7-1 Victory. The Bruins secured their 48th win of 2023 and are two away from 50. Through one scoreless period Boston fired in 11 total shots while winning 42% of their face offs and turned it over 4 times. The Bruins kept zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the board and set each other up with good passes as it led to quality scoring chances. Moving forward they need to limit careless turnovers. Then in the 2nd period a Luukkonen tripping minor would put Boaton on a power play that ended with Orlov blasting in a slap shot goal, 1-0. Couple possessions later and the Bruins lead would extend after Lauko fired in a wrist shot goal, 2-0. The Bruins operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality chances yet they were being slowed down by continuing to turn the puck over and were insufficient in the face off circle. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Zacha hammered in a wrist shot goal and it oushed the Bruins to a 3-0 advantage. In conclusion, the Bruins would secure the knockout punch after Pastrnak zipped in an empty net goal, 4-0. Boston closed out period 3 by reeling in 11 total shots while winning 41% of their face offs and outscored Buffalo 5-1 Boston were able to space the ice with good passes and created scoring chances by cutting to the crease. Defensively, their goaltemder made quality saves throughout the night and the players around him used solid stick movement to disrupt pass or scoring attempts. The Bruins snagged 11 takeaways, Swaymann earned 26 saves and improved to a 48-8-5 record.
The Sabres get obliterated by the Bruins after going down 1-7. Sabres suffer their 25th loss of the year and ended with 14 giveaways. Buffalo ended the first 20 minutes by putting 9 total shots on net and won 57% of the face offs with 2 turnovers added. The Sabres capitalized in the face off circle to help generate zone opportunities and put quality shots on net for solid scoring chances. Now in the 2nd period Buffalo put 7 total shots on net while winning 65% of their face offs and coughed the puck up 6 times. The Sabres offense were able to create zone chances by executing in the face off circle and opened up shooting lanes with good with passes, which provided solid scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, they've been slowed down with constant turnovers and from time to time Boston's defensive pressure was forcing them into dumping the puck. Eventually, Buffalo in the 3rd woukd finally get on the scoresheet after Mittelstadt buried a wrister but they still faced an uphill battle, 1-4. Buffalo wrapped up the 3rd by posting 9 total shots and won a solid 57% inside the face off circle. The Sabres got set up in their zone on quality face off wins and sent traffic towards the net to generate solid scoring chances. The Sabres ultimately lost this game on poor puck protection and were unable to avoid the big hits. Luukkonen nabbed 35 saves, defense forced 22 team hits and staggered to a 31-25-4 record.
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BREAKING: Capitals trade Lars Eller to the Avalanche for a 2nd round pick. Now Lars Eller is a big guy who makes most of his earning when scoring inside the slot and crashes the crease hard. Throughout his entire career he has been a slot player. Eller secured 7 goals, 9 assists and 16 total points.
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BREAKING: The Hurricanes acquired Shayne Gostisbhere from Arizona and in return they got a 3rd round drsft selection. Now Shayne Gostisbhere has great puck handling skills to deke and it allows him to enter the zone with ease. Gostisbhere can score inside the circle and in the slot area. If he isn't scoring goals then he's spacing the ice with good passes. Gostisbhere in 2022-2023 reeled in 10 goals, 21 assists and 31 points.
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The Red Wings have gone agead and re-signed Dylan Larkin to an 8 year deal that'll be worth $69.6 Million Dollars. Its good thing they are keepimg Larkim around long term. Larkin is a positive goal scorer inside the circles and from time to time he can crash the crease in case any rebounds are left sitting. Larkin rifled in 22 goals, 36 assists and 58 combined points.
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Wednesday March 1st, 2023: The Flyers fall short in Overtime against the Rangers after goimg down 2-3. Flyers suffer 11th OT defeat and are riding 4 losses in a row. In period 1 a Trouba tripping minor would put Philly on a power play that ended with Tippett snap shot goal, 1-1. Philadelphia through one reeled in 10 total shots and coughed the puck up twice while securing a low 41% inside the face off circle. That includes going 1 for 3 on the power play. The Flyers entered their zone on excellent puck movement and from insode the circles they generated scoring chances. They kept turnovers to a low but struggled a bit on the power play. Flyers midway into the 2nd would would secure a lead after Laughton dialed up a snap shot goal, 2-1. Philly ended the 2nd by recording 10 total shots whike winning 40% of their face offs and outscored New York 1-0. The Flyers on quick passes continue to create scoring opportunuties from inside the slot and sent traffic towards the crease Now in the 3rd period piled in 7 total shots and won a poor 43% inside the face off circle. They also got outscored 1-0. Philly got the puck from one end to another and effectively crashed the net to produce solid scoring chances. Flyers shot blockers fanned away 12 pucks, put up 0 Overtime shots and dropped off to a 23-28-11 record.
The Rangers hold off the Flyers by snagging a 3-2 Overtime Victory. New York sits 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and earned their 79th point of the year. The Rangers in the 1st were on a power play due to a Scott Laughton slashing minor and it allowed Zibanejad to fire in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. New York capped off the first 20 minutes by putting 9 total shots on net whike winning 58% of the face offs and gave the puck away twice. The Rangers got set up in their zone on solid face off execution while creating open lanes with good passes and generated quality chances from inside the slot. New York capitalized on the power play and rarely turned it over. During a scoreless 2nd period New York fired in 9 total shots and 59% of their face offs with 5 turnovers added. The Rangers for the most part entered their zone by dominating in the face off circle and delivered preacion passes to help open up lanes as it led to positive scoring opportunuties. However, turnovers were starting to become a big problem. Shifting into the 3rd period Trocheck's shot was redirected off Kreider's stick and into the net, 2-2. New York closed out the 3rd by placing 6 total shots on net and won 56% of their face offs. The Rangers struggled to enter their due to the Flyers defense forcing them into dumping the puck. When enteries were made they would be on solid face off wins and got traffic towards the net for quality opportunities. In the end, during Overtime Tarasenko would bury a game winning snap shot goal to give his team a 3-2 lead. New York posted 1 shot on net and won a 58% of their face offs while outscoring Philadelphia 1-0. The Rangers operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality opportunities. Shesterkin secured 26 saves, shot blockers fended off 7 pucks and improved to a 35-17-9 record.
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Tuesday February 28th, 2023: The Blackhawks were dealt a 1-4 loss when going against the Coyotes. Chicago lose Kane at the trade deadline and sit last place in the Central Division. The Blackhawks through one recorded 8 total shots while winning a solid 47% of the face offs and turned it over once. Chicago for the most part struggled to gain entry inside their zone and due to Arizona's defensive pressure it forced them into dumping the puck. When zone appearances were made it would be by capitalizing the face off circle and put quality shots on net to create solid scoring chances. During a scoreless 2nd period the Blackhawks would fire in 8 total shots and were outsclred 1-0. Chicago operated efficiently to crash the net and create solid scoring opportunities. Also, they were effective in the face off circle which helped generate quality zone chances and delivered nice passes to open up shooting lanes. Heading into period Chicago woukd finally get on the board after Athanasious slipped in a wrist shot goal, 1-4. The Blackhawks secured 8 total shots while winning 56% of their face offs and gave the puck away twice. Chicago were able to generate zone opportunities by executing inside the face off circle and cur to the paint to gain quality scoring chances. Hawks went 0 for 2 on the man advantage, defnese forced 21 team hits and dropped down to a 21-34-5 record.
The Coyotes tore apart the Blackhawks after securing a 4-1 Victory. Arizona nabbed their 51st point of the season and are 4-3-3 through ten games. Cotoyes in period 1 would strike first after Travis Boyd fired in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Few possessions later Keller's shot would redirect the puck off Hayton's stick and into the net, 2-0. Arizona reeled in 13 total shots and won 52% of their face offs while outscoring Chicago 2-0. Arizona entered their zone with good puck movement and earned most of their scoring chances by ambushing the crease. They executed inside the face off circle as well. The during the 2nd period McBain would extend Arizona's lead after blasting in a wrist shot goal, 3-0. The Coyotes in two drove in 15 total shots with 5 turovers added ad won 38% of the face offs. Arizona's offense pushed the pace as they gained positive zone entries on good passes and created quality chances by placing a ton of shots on net wheather it be from inside the slot or attacking crease. However, they took a major dip in face off wins and turnovers were now starting to become a problem. In conclusion, Nick Smaltz would add the dagger after delivering a wrist shot goal thus going up 4-0. Coyotes said good riddence to the 3rd by placing 6 shots on net and turned the puck over twice while winning 43% of their face offs. Arizona set each other up with solid passing and sent traffic towards the net to earn positive scoring chances. Although, from time to time Arizona was forced into dumping the puck due to Chicago's center ice pressure. Vejmelka secured 23 saves, finished p for 1 on the power play and improved to a 21-30-9 record.
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NEW HOME: Blue Jackets trade Gavrikov and Korpisalo to the Kings for Jonathan Quick. A day later Columbus then traded Quick to the Golden Knights. Now Jonathan Quick is going to be a solid goaltender for Columbus moving forward, because we all know how bad the Blue Jackets need a guy like Quick in net. Quick knows to make solid pillar to post saves and can shut an goal scorer down when facing an odd man rush. Quick simply doesn't give up to many scores. Quick ends his 16 year tenure by racking up a 370-275-82 record when in net and has a 2.46 in goals against average. Including a save percentage of .911. In 2023 alone he gained an 11-13-4 record with a 3.50 in goals against average and .867 in save percentages.
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BREAKING: The Rangers get Patrck Kane and Zech Cooper after trading Welenski, Saarjarvi and a couple of draft picks. Patrick Kane is going to be a huge addition to the Rangers organization moving forward, they just became serious Cup contenders and can pose a legitimate threat to the Bruins come playoff time. Kane can score from literally anywhere on the ice and sets his teammates up with precsion passing. He can hurt you from the blue line, in the slots or inside the circles and from time to time he'll ambush the paint. Also, very effective on odd man rushes. Kane recorded 16 goals, 29 assists and 45 total points.
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BREAKING: Penguins have traded away Teddy Bluegar to the Golden Knights for a 3rd round draft selection. Now Teddy Blueger on offense pushes the pace by generating solid scoring opportunities when inside the crease and does a nice job of screening goaltenders. Blueger this year alone has piled up 2 goals, 8 assists and 10 total points. Despite his stats and overviews, Bluger this season has seemongly struggled and hes not hurt or anything of that sorts. Blueger is simply having a tough time scoring and his ice time has dwindled down to just 12 combined minutes.
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BREAKING: Now the Predators have traded Granlund to the Penguins for a 2nd round draft choice. Granlund is what we call a greedy goal scorer. Granlund has the power to score up close in the goaltenders crease and can also force quality redirect attempts when screening. Granlund in 2023 posted 9 goals, 27 assists and 26 points.
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BREAKING: Luke Scheen gets dealt to the Maple Leafs for an NHL draft pick. Luke Schenn is a quality goal scorer when be needs to be and makes prescion passes. Also, Schenn is a monster in the open ice as he delivers bone crunching hits and can fight if he is needed to. Schenn has 3 goals, 18 assists and 21 total points.
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BREAKING: The Capitals give up Johansson and Gustafsson to the Maple Leafs and in retuen they snagged Sandin. Now Erik Gustavsson is bringing his ability to score from inside the slot or in between the cirlces. That includes being a quality passer as he does a nice job of setting his teammates up when open. Defensively he'll put you down if he catches you coming across center ice with your head down. Gustafsson has 7 goals, 31 assists and snagged 38 total points. As for Johansson he's a guy that handles puck movement well by executing solid dekes crahses the net at a high rate. Incuding a positive passer. Johansen this year jammed in 13 goals, 15 assists and 29 total points.
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ONTO A NEW HOME: Red Wings trade Filip Hronek to the Canucks and in return they got a 1st, 2nd and 4th round draft selection. Now Filip Hronek on the offensive side generates numerous scoring chances by ambushing the crease and can score from insode the slot or in the circles. He's also dominate scorer from the blue line and delivers quality passes. As for his defensive skillset, Hronek has the ability to to get his stick in the way to disrupt pass or scoring attempts. Hronek in 2022-2023 has posted 9 goals, 29 assists and 38 total points.
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BREAKING: Chicago have up Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe to the Maple Leafs for a few draft picks. Now we are going to start with Jake McCabe who can generate scoring opportunities by getting into the slot area and when crashing the net. One thing about McCabe is that he can obviously score but he looks to set his teammates up by delivering quality passes. Defensively, Jake knows how put his stick in position to disrupt pass or scoring attempts. We now transfer to the other top player Toronto got, which was Sam Lafferty. Lafferty like McCabe cuts to the crease hard to create scoring chances and makes his teammates look good when he is passing the puck around. Keep note that Lafftery is very effective when it comes to scoring shorthanded. Each competitor is combined for 12 goals, 29 assists and 41 points.
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BREAKING: The Predators trade Jeannot for Cal Foote and 5 NHL Dray selections. Now Cal Foote is a real hard working player who works hard. He can score from pretty much anywhere in the ice and deliveres quality passes. Unfortunately, Cal Foote in 2023 hasn't played much due to being on the injured reserve list after sustaining an upper body injury. He is expected to come off of it by Friday. Foote was scratched from the lineup 8 out of 10 times. Foote this year registered 1 goal, 2 assets and 3 total points.
BREAKING: Chicago have up Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe to the Maple Leafs for a few draft picks. Now we are going to start with Jake McCabe who can generate scoring opportunities by getting into the slot area and when crashing the net. One thing about McCabe is that he can obviously score but he looks to set his teammates up by delivering quality passes. Defensively, Jake knows how put his stick in position to disrupt pass or scoring attempts. We now transfer to the other top player Toronto got, which was Sam Lafferty. Lafferty like McCabe cuts to the crease hard to create scoring chances and makes his teammates look good when he is passing the puck around. Keep note that Lafftery is very effective when it comes to scoring shorthanded. Each competitor is combined for 12 goals, 29 assists and 41 points.
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BREAKING: The Predators trade Jeannot for Cal Foote and 5 NHL Dray selections. Now Cal Foote is a real hard working player who works hard. He can score from pretty much anywhere in the ice and deliveres quality passes. Unfortunately, Cal Foote in 2023 hasn't played much due to being on the injured reserve list after sustaining an upper body injury. He is expected to come off of it by Friday. Foote was scratched from the lineup 8 out of 10 times. Foote this year registered 1 goal, 2 assets and 3 total points.
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Sunday February 26th, 2023: The Kraken during last night's matchup were dealt 1-5 loss against the Maple Leafs. Seattle are currently sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot in the West and have lost their past three games. In period 1 Seattle would strike first after Vince Dunn buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Seattle ended the first 20 minutes by reeling in 7 total shots while winning 33% of the face offs and gave the puck up 3 times. The Kraken offense kept zone chances alive by winning puck battles along the boards and generated scoring opportunities by cutting to.the paint. A few hicups would be turning it over and performed poorly in the face off section. Now in a scoreless 2nd period Seattle would rack up 14 total shots while hanging in 7 turnovers and won 30% of their face offs. They outscored Seattle 1-0 as well. The Kraken got the puck from one end to another to help generate zone opportunities and put solid shots on net to create positive scoring chances. Unfortunately, they repeatedly gave the puck away and were still insufficient inside the face off circle. Transitioning into the 3rd period Seattle remained off the scoresheet as they posted 5 total shots on net with 2 turns and won 28% of the face offs. The Kraken had a real tough period because Toronto's defense forced them into dumping the puck and turned it over a tad bit too much. Whenever zone entries were gained they would just miss the net. Jones and Grubauer were combined for 28 saves, shot blockers fended off 10 pucks while staggering to a 32-21-6 record.
Samsonov's 26 saves were enough to get the Maple Leafs past the Kraken by a score of 5-1. Maple Leafs are riding three wins in a row and sit 2nd place in the Atlantic Division with 82 total points. The Leafs in the 1st would respond with score of theor own after Giordano sunk in a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Few possessions later Tavares on a Nyalnder and Holl pass would rifle in a wrister thus goimg up 2-1. Toronto ended the 1st by posting 20 total shots on net and won 66% of their face offs while giving the puck away 3 times. Along with outscoring Seattle 3-1. The Maple Leafs had teriffic puck placement in their zone and sent traffic towards the net to create numerous scoring chances. Also, they executed in the face off circle but turned the puck over a little too much. Then during the 2nd period Auston Matthews would fire in a wrist shot goal and it extended his teams lead to 4-1. The Leafs capped off the 2nd by recording 5 total shots on net while winning 69% of the face offs and attached 7 turnovers. Offensively, Toronto for most of this period struggled to enter their zone due to Seattle's defensive pressure and constantly turned the puck over. When zone appearances were made they would operate efficiently to crash the net for quality chances and dominated the face off battles. In conclusion, Matthews would zip in a game sealing wrister which sent Toronto to a 5-1 advantage. The Maple Leafs won 71% of their face offs while outscoring Seattle 1-0 and posted 9 shots. The Maple Leafs capitalized in the face off circle to earn zone opportunities and ambushed the crease for quality scoring chances. Leafs were hit 22 total times, spent 4 minutes in the penalty box and jumped up to a 3715-8 record.
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BREAKING: The Sharks trade Johnson, Zutterlund, two prospects and two NHL Draft selections for Timo Meier. Now Timo Meier is a great slot scorer and gets in front of the goalie to create redirect attempts. The passing is another part of his Hockey DNA as he sets his players up and can open shooting lanes. Meier in 2023 has posted 31 goals, 21 assists and 52 combined points.
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COMING HOME: The Avalanche is getting Jack Johnson back after trading Englund to the Blackhawks. Offensively Jack Johnson is a solid goal scorer from inside the slot and effectuvely crashes the paint. He has great vision when it comes to setting his teammates up with good passes. Now defensively he can slow an offense down by forcing big hits and uses solid stick movement to disrupt pass or scoring attempts. Johnson piled up 4 assists with 4 total points in 2023. Career wise he has 71 goals, 244 assists and 316 points. Be aware that Johnson's low scoring is due to missing time earlier on with a ruptured testicle.
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BREAKING: The Golden Knights get Ivan Barbashev from.the Blues and in return they had to give up Zach Dean Ivan Barbashev knows how to beat goaltenders when scoring from inside the slot and has the ability to consisteny crash the net. Barbashev has tallied 10 goals, 19 assists and 29 points.
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BREAKING: The Blackhawks get Zaitsev, a 2023 2nd and 4th round draft selection while trading for future considerations. Now Zaitsev does most of his scoring damage from the blue line and when cutting to the paint. He also has the ability to open up shooting lanes with quality passes. Zaitsev here in 2023 had posted 0 goals, 5 assists and 5 total points. Throughout his career he has a total of 19 goals, 88 assists and recorded 108 points.
BREAKING: The Golden Knights get Ivan Barbashev from.the Blues and in return they had to give up Zach Dean Ivan Barbashev knows how to beat goaltenders when scoring from inside the slot and has the ability to consisteny crash the net. Barbashev has tallied 10 goals, 19 assists and 29 points.
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BREAKING: The Blackhawks get Zaitsev, a 2023 2nd and 4th round draft selection while trading for future considerations. Now Zaitsev does most of his scoring damage from the blue line and when cutting to the paint. He also has the ability to open up shooting lanes with quality passes. Zaitsev here in 2023 had posted 0 goals, 5 assists and 5 total points. Throughout his career he has a total of 19 goals, 88 assists and recorded 108 points.
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Sarurday February 25th, 2023: The Capitals steamroll past the New York Rangers after picking up a 6-3 Victory. Caps are three games under .500 and are 15-13-3 record at home. In period 1 a Goodrow tripping minor would put New York on a power play that ended with Kuznetsov's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Oshie's stick and into the net, 1-0. Caps through the first 20 minutes recorded 8 total shots and won 44% of their face offs while giving the puck away 5 times on the Rangers 3 takeaways. The Capitals on excellent puck movement generated zone chances and sent traffic towards the net to gain solid scoring opportunities. They were effective on the power play early on but struggled in the face off circle and turned it over a bunch. In the 2nd period T.J. Oshie would deliver a wrist shot goal and it gave the Caps a 2-1 advantage. Few possessions later Tom Wilson would sink in a wrister thus going up 3-1. Washington after that, contimued to extend their lead after Milano rang in a backhanded goal, 4-1. The Caps ended the 2ne by placing 12 total shots on net while turning the puck over 6 times and outscored New York 4-0. The Capitals kept their zone chances alive by winning puck battles along the boards and generated scoring opportunities by ambushing the paint but had issues in puck security and performed poorly in the face off circle. Shifting into the 3rd Washingron would push their lead even further after Kuznetsov buried a backhanded goal, 6-2. The Caps pulled in 7 total shots while giving the puck up 6 times and got outscored 2-1. Washington operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality chances. Washington finished their night going 1 for 2 on the power play, Kuemper secured 23 saves and they moved up to a 29-26-6 record.
The Rangers fall to the Capitals after going down 3-6. New York stands in 3rd place throughout the Metropolitan Division and sustained their 33rd loss of the year. In period 1 Goodrow would zip in a wrister to force a 1-1 tie. New York ended the 1st by reeling in 7 total shots on net while winning 55% of the face offs and coughed the puck up twice. New York executed inside the face off circle to earn zone opportunities and crashed the net to create quality scoring chances. The Rangers secured 8 total shots with turnover tallied and won 57% of their face offs. The Rangers were putting quality shot opportunities on net to gain solid scoring chances and continued to dominate the face off circle, which helped generate positive zone entries. Keep note that Shesterkin had to be replaced by Halak after giving up 5 goals on 22 shots faced. Heading into the 3rd period New York would earn a power play opportunity on a Tom Wildon roughing minor and it allowed Zibanejad's shot attempt to redirect the puck off Kreider's stick and into the net, 2-5. Afterwards Kappo kakko would rifle in a snap shot goal, 3-6. The Rangers orchastrated 8 total shots and won 52% of their face offs. Offensively, New York had teriffic puck placement in their zone and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint. Rangers went 1 for 5 on the man advantage, defense utilized 25 team hits and dropped off to a 33-17-9 record.
Sarurday February 25th, 2023: The Capitals steamroll past the New York Rangers after picking up a 6-3 Victory. Caps are three games under .500 and are 15-13-3 record at home. In period 1 a Goodrow tripping minor would put New York on a power play that ended with Kuznetsov's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Oshie's stick and into the net, 1-0. Caps through the first 20 minutes recorded 8 total shots and won 44% of their face offs while giving the puck away 5 times on the Rangers 3 takeaways. The Capitals on excellent puck movement generated zone chances and sent traffic towards the net to gain solid scoring opportunities. They were effective on the power play early on but struggled in the face off circle and turned it over a bunch. In the 2nd period T.J. Oshie would deliver a wrist shot goal and it gave the Caps a 2-1 advantage. Few possessions later Tom Wilson would sink in a wrister thus going up 3-1. Washington after that, contimued to extend their lead after Milano rang in a backhanded goal, 4-1. The Caps ended the 2ne by placing 12 total shots on net while turning the puck over 6 times and outscored New York 4-0. The Capitals kept their zone chances alive by winning puck battles along the boards and generated scoring opportunities by ambushing the paint but had issues in puck security and performed poorly in the face off circle. Shifting into the 3rd Washingron would push their lead even further after Kuznetsov buried a backhanded goal, 6-2. The Caps pulled in 7 total shots while giving the puck up 6 times and got outscored 2-1. Washington operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality chances. Washington finished their night going 1 for 2 on the power play, Kuemper secured 23 saves and they moved up to a 29-26-6 record.
The Rangers fall to the Capitals after going down 3-6. New York stands in 3rd place throughout the Metropolitan Division and sustained their 33rd loss of the year. In period 1 Goodrow would zip in a wrister to force a 1-1 tie. New York ended the 1st by reeling in 7 total shots on net while winning 55% of the face offs and coughed the puck up twice. New York executed inside the face off circle to earn zone opportunities and crashed the net to create quality scoring chances. The Rangers secured 8 total shots with turnover tallied and won 57% of their face offs. The Rangers were putting quality shot opportunities on net to gain solid scoring chances and continued to dominate the face off circle, which helped generate positive zone entries. Keep note that Shesterkin had to be replaced by Halak after giving up 5 goals on 22 shots faced. Heading into the 3rd period New York would earn a power play opportunity on a Tom Wildon roughing minor and it allowed Zibanejad's shot attempt to redirect the puck off Kreider's stick and into the net, 2-5. Afterwards Kappo kakko would rifle in a snap shot goal, 3-6. The Rangers orchastrated 8 total shots and won 52% of their face offs. Offensively, New York had teriffic puck placement in their zone and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint. Rangers went 1 for 5 on the man advantage, defense utilized 25 team hits and dropped off to a 33-17-9 record.
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Friday February 24th, 2023: The Sabres hold off the Florida Panthers by securing 3-1 Victory. Sabres in the East move into a playoff spot and won two ganes in a row. Sabres through one put 9 total shots on net while winning 58% of their face offs and turned the puck over once. The Sabres executed in the face off circle to help generate zone chances and crashed the crease to create quality scoring opportunities. In the 2nd period Buffalo would strike first after Jeff Skinner buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Afterwards, a Verhaegue interference minor would put Buffalo on a power play that ended with Alex Tuch delivering a wrister, 2-0. Sabres sunk in 11 total shots and outscored Florida 2-0. The Sabres for most of this period struggled to gain zone entries due to Florida's defensive pressure. When zone appearances were made they would be off good passing while operating efficiently to crash the net and create scoring chances. Also, they remained effective in the face off circle. The Sabres for most of this period struggled to gain zone entries due to Florida's defensive pressure. When zone appearances were made, they would be off good passing while operating efficiently to crash the net and create scoring chances. Also, they remained effective in the face off circle. In conclusion, Jeff Skinner would add the game winner as he fired in a wrist shot goal thus going up 3-1. This would be Skinner's 2nd goal of the night. The Sabres secured 11 total shots and won 58% of the face offs and matched Florida for a goal each. The Sabres gained positive scoring opportunities by ambushing the paint and got traffic towards the net. Anderson earned 53 saves, finished 1 of 2 on the power play and moved up to a 30-23-4 record.
Panthers during last night's matchup sustained a tough 1-3 loss to the Sabres. Panthers in the wild card standings are sitting in 5th place and happens to be two points out of playoff spot. Florida in one put 13 total shots on net with 4 turnovers added and won 41% of their face offs. The Panthers did a nice job of screening Grubauer and pressured the net with quality shot opportunities to create numerous scoring chances but gave the puck away one too many times and performed poorly in the face off circle. Defensively they need to thank their goaltender because he made tough saves to keep Buffalo off the scoresheet. During a scoreless 2nd period Florida reeled in 15 total shots with 7 turnovers tallied and won 40% of the face offs. Florida pushed the pace as they set each other up with good passes and cut to the paint for quality chances. However, they still had issues inside the face off circle and consistently turned the puck over. Shifting into the 3rd period Verhaegue would bring Florida within one after blasting in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. Florida capped off period 3 by recording 24 total shots with 40% of their face off being won and coughed the ouck up 4 times. The Panthers entered their zone on good puck movement and generated a ton of shots to set up solid scoring chances. Unfortunately, they lacked face off execution and repetitively turned the puck over. Panthers went 0 for 3 on the man advantage, defense forced 22 team hits, has 64 points in 2023 and staggered down to a 29-26-6 record.
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Tbursday February 23rd, 2023: Swayman's 36 saves were enough to lead the Bruins past the Kraken as they secured of 6-5 Victory. Bruins move to 5 wins in a row and are 1st place in the Atlantic Division. Bruins late in the 1st would firce a tie after David Krejci buried a snap shot goal, 1-1. Bruins in one put 10 total shots in net while winning 65% of their face offs and gave the puck up 3 times. The Bruins dominated the face off circle to help generate zone chances and set each up with quality passes as it led to numerous scoring opportunities. Also, they've given the puck away a tad bit too much. Then during the 2nd period David Pastrnak off a Krejci and Lindholm pass would fire in a wrister, 2-2. The Bruins after that, would gain their first lead as Marchand delivered a wrister, 3-2. Boston through 40 minutes hung in 12 total shots and won 57% of their face offs while turning the puck over 0 times. Boston generated scoring chances by cutting to the paint and entered their zone on good puck movement. They executed inside the face off circle and minused careless mistakes. Shifting into the 3rd period Boston would force a late tie after Carlo drilled in a wrist shot goal, 5-5. In conclusion, Boston would reagin their lead and add the ultimate dagger as McAvoy's shot attempt redirected the puck off DeBrisk's stick and into the net, 6-5. Boston ripped in 10 total shots while trouncing Seattle 2-1 and won 60% of the face offs. The Bruins did a great job of screening the goaltender and put quality shots on net to gain solid scoring chances. They remained a threat inside the face off circle to create zone entries and used good passing. Bruins ended with 6 combined giveaways, were penalized 6 times and improved to a 44-8-5 record.
The Kraken during last night's meeting suffered a 5-6 loss to the Bruins. Kraken 20th loss of the season and . The Kraken 40 seconds into the 1st period would score first after Beaniers sunk in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Kraken reocrded 13 total shots with 1 turnovers tallied and won 37% of the face offs. Seattle operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring chances. They struggled in the face off circle as well but kept turnovers limited. During period 2 Seattle would extend their lead after Dunn rifled in a snap shot goal thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later Jamie Oleksiak would zip in a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Following that big score a Greer unsportsmanlike conduct would put Seattle on a power play that ended with Gourde blasting in wrister, 4-4. Seattle wrapped up the 2nd by placing 10 total shots on net while winning 42% of their face offs and acquired 1 turnover. Kraken rotated the puck well and sent traffic towards the front of the net to create solid scoring chances. Heading into 3rd period Oleksiak's shot attempt would redirect the puck off Schwartz stick and into the net, 5-4. Seattle said good riddence to the 3rd as they snagged 16 total shots and won only 39% of their face offs. The Kraken on excellent puck movement created zone opportunities and earned most of their scoring chances by crashing the crease. Seattle scored 1 goal on the power play, Grubauer pulled in 27 saves and 32-20-6 record.
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BREAKING: The Jets were able to land Nederretier from the Nashville Predators after giving up Victor Rask. Nino Nederreiter on offense does most of his scorimg damage from inside he slot and cuts the paint effectively. He can also screen the goalie down low and force redirect attempts while setting teammates up with quality passes. Nederreiter this year alone has tallied 18 goals, 10 assists and 28 total points.
Tbursday February 23rd, 2023: Swayman's 36 saves were enough to lead the Bruins past the Kraken as they secured of 6-5 Victory. Bruins move to 5 wins in a row and are 1st place in the Atlantic Division. Bruins late in the 1st would firce a tie after David Krejci buried a snap shot goal, 1-1. Bruins in one put 10 total shots in net while winning 65% of their face offs and gave the puck up 3 times. The Bruins dominated the face off circle to help generate zone chances and set each up with quality passes as it led to numerous scoring opportunities. Also, they've given the puck away a tad bit too much. Then during the 2nd period David Pastrnak off a Krejci and Lindholm pass would fire in a wrister, 2-2. The Bruins after that, would gain their first lead as Marchand delivered a wrister, 3-2. Boston through 40 minutes hung in 12 total shots and won 57% of their face offs while turning the puck over 0 times. Boston generated scoring chances by cutting to the paint and entered their zone on good puck movement. They executed inside the face off circle and minused careless mistakes. Shifting into the 3rd period Boston would force a late tie after Carlo drilled in a wrist shot goal, 5-5. In conclusion, Boston would reagin their lead and add the ultimate dagger as McAvoy's shot attempt redirected the puck off DeBrisk's stick and into the net, 6-5. Boston ripped in 10 total shots while trouncing Seattle 2-1 and won 60% of the face offs. The Bruins did a great job of screening the goaltender and put quality shots on net to gain solid scoring chances. They remained a threat inside the face off circle to create zone entries and used good passing. Bruins ended with 6 combined giveaways, were penalized 6 times and improved to a 44-8-5 record.
The Kraken during last night's meeting suffered a 5-6 loss to the Bruins. Kraken 20th loss of the season and . The Kraken 40 seconds into the 1st period would score first after Beaniers sunk in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Kraken reocrded 13 total shots with 1 turnovers tallied and won 37% of the face offs. Seattle operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality scoring chances. They struggled in the face off circle as well but kept turnovers limited. During period 2 Seattle would extend their lead after Dunn rifled in a snap shot goal thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later Jamie Oleksiak would zip in a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Following that big score a Greer unsportsmanlike conduct would put Seattle on a power play that ended with Gourde blasting in wrister, 4-4. Seattle wrapped up the 2nd by placing 10 total shots on net while winning 42% of their face offs and acquired 1 turnover. Kraken rotated the puck well and sent traffic towards the front of the net to create solid scoring chances. Heading into 3rd period Oleksiak's shot attempt would redirect the puck off Schwartz stick and into the net, 5-4. Seattle said good riddence to the 3rd as they snagged 16 total shots and won only 39% of their face offs. The Kraken on excellent puck movement created zone opportunities and earned most of their scoring chances by crashing the crease. Seattle scored 1 goal on the power play, Grubauer pulled in 27 saves and 32-20-6 record.
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BREAKING: The Jets were able to land Nederretier from the Nashville Predators after giving up Victor Rask. Nino Nederreiter on offense does most of his scorimg damage from inside he slot and cuts the paint effectively. He can also screen the goalie down low and force redirect attempts while setting teammates up with quality passes. Nederreiter this year alone has tallied 18 goals, 10 assists and 28 total points.
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BREAKING: The Bruins in a three team trade with Washington and Minnesota would get Orlov and Hathaway. In return Boston had to give up Craig Smith and a 2023 1st and 2nd round draft selection. The Capital keep 50% of Orlov's $5.1 Million Dollar cap. Now Garnet Hathaway and Dmtry Orlov are solid goal scorers and can create opportunities by setting teammates up with quality passes. They are both similar in terms of their offensive abilities. As for their defensive skill set they can deliver open ice hits and utilize good stick movement to break up pass or scoring attempts. Orlov and Hathaway in 2022-2023 are combined for 12 total goals, 23 assists and 35 points.
BREAKING: The Bruins in a three team trade with Washington and Minnesota would get Orlov and Hathaway. In return Boston had to give up Craig Smith and a 2023 1st and 2nd round draft selection. The Capital keep 50% of Orlov's $5.1 Million Dollar cap. Now Garnet Hathaway and Dmtry Orlov are solid goal scorers and can create opportunities by setting teammates up with quality passes. They are both similar in terms of their offensive abilities. As for their defensive skill set they can deliver open ice hits and utilize good stick movement to break up pass or scoring attempts. Orlov and Hathaway in 2022-2023 are combined for 12 total goals, 23 assists and 35 points.
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Wednesday February 22nd, 2023: The Blackhakws rally on the road after knocking off the Stars by a score of 4-3. Chicago earned their 20th win of the year and are 22 games out of a playoff spot. Chicago in one put 9 total shots on net while turning the puck over once and won 55% of their face offs. The Blackhawks offense created zone opportunities by winning face off battles and put quality shots on net to gain numerous scoring chances. Then during the 2nd period Chicago would be on the power play due to a Benn tripping minor and it allowed Max Domi to ring in a wrister, 1-3. Following that big score Kane received a cross ice pass from Domi before ripping in a snap shot goal, 2-3. Chicago after that, would force a late tie as Kane delivered snap shot goal, 3-3. Chicago in the 2nd orchastrated 11 total shots while winning 61% of the face offs and gave the puck over 4 times. They outscored Dallas 3-1 and were 1 for 1 on the power play. The Blackhawks entered their zone by moving the puck from end to another and effectively crashed the net to generate scoring opportunities. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Max Domi would launch in a snap shot goal, 4-3. This would be the Blackhawks first lead of the night after trailing by three. The Blackhawks snagged 5 shots and won 56% of their face offs while outscoring Dallas 1-0. Chicago had poor zone entries as the Stars defensive pressure forced pucks to be dumped at center ice. Whenever they gained zone trips they would set each other up with good passes that led solid scoring opportunities. They dominated the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum as well. Hawks went 1 for 2 on the power play, defense used 17 hits and improved to a 20-32-5 record.
The Stars dropped the ball after getting knocked off 3-4 against the Blackhawks. The Stars are sitting 1st place in the Central Division and riding 5 losses in a row. The Stars would strike first in period 1 after Tyler Seguin from insode the slot blasted in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Few puck possessions later Jamie Benn would rifle a wrister thus gaining a 2-0 advantage. Dallas through one reeled in 9 total shots and won 41% of their face offs while turning the puck over 4 times on Chicago's 6 team hits. The Stars sent traffic to screen the goaltender and cut to the paint, which created scoring chances. One main concern were the careless giveaways and poor execution inside the face off circle. Shifting into the 2nd period a McCabe tripping minor would put Dallas on a power play that ended with Robertson burying a snap shot goal, 3-0. Dallas concluded the 2nd by firing in 7 total shots and won 38% of their face offs. They attached 1 turnover. Dallas struggled due to Chicago locking down the zone and continued to perform poorly in the face off circle. When zone appearances were made they would put quality shot opportunities on net to earn solid scoring chances. Keep note that most of the Stars shots were generated off the power play because that's where they've been most effective. Now in a scoreless 3rd period Dallas secured 13 total shots and turned it over 3 times while winning 43% of their face offs. The Stars operated efficiently to crash the net and create quality chances but consistently turned the puck over and in the face off circle they weren't nearly as effective. Stars were 1 of 3 on the man advantage, secured 21 face off wind and dropped off to a 30-16-12 record.
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Tuesday February 21st, 2023: McDavid snags 800 points with Draisaitl securing 700 and it was enough to lead the Oilers past the Flyers by a score of 4-2. Edmonton currently sits 1st place in the West wild card standings and improved to a 14-11-5 record when playing at home. In the 1st period a Farabee high sticking minor would put Edmonton on a power play that ended with Barrie snap shot goal, 1-1. The Oilers redorded 5 total shots while winning 43% of their face offs and gave the puck away 8 times on Flyers 7 hits. Including a 1 for 1 start on the power play. The Oilers for the most part struggled to gain zone entry due to Philly's center ice pressure and turned the puck over one too many times. When zone entries were made they had good puck placement and cut to the paint for quality scoring chances. During a scoreless 2nd period Edmonton reeled in 5 total shots and won 51% of their face offs while giving the puck up 8 times on the Flyers 9 team hits. The Oilers are continuing to have issues in gaining zone entries due to Philadelphia's defensive pressure forcing dumped pucks at center ice and repetitively turned it over. When they did make an appearance in their zone, they would just miss the net. One positive was that executed in the face off circle, but that was mainly it at this point. Now in the 3rd period a Lycksell high sticking minor would put the Oilers on a power play and it ended with a Leon Draisaitl snap shot goal, 2-2. Few possesions later McDavid would zip in a wrist shot goal, 3-2. This would be Edmonton's first lead all game long. In conclusion, Edmonton late would be shorthanded due to a Evan Bouchard delay of game minor but it didnt stop McDavid from ringing in a wrister, 4-2. The Oilers placed 17 total shots in net and won 55% of their face offs while turning the puck over 5 times. The Oilers did a nice job of screening Hart and pressured the net with quality shots to create solid scoring opportunities. Also, they executed well on their man advantage after going 2 for 4. Oilers fired in 28 team hits, Skinner earned his 14th win in net and moved up to a 31-19-8 record.
The Flyers woes continue after getting thumped 2-4 against the Oilers. Philadelphia falls three beneath .500 and are 9 points out of a Playoff spot. Noah Cates in the 1st period would deliver a wrap around goal to give his team a 1-0 lead. The Flyers ended the first 20 minutes by putting 9 total shots on net and won 56% of their face offs with 5 turnovers added on Edmonton's 6 team takeaways. The Flyers pushed the pace as they generated zone chances off solid face off wins and set each up with quality passes that led to numerous scoring opportunities. One concern would be their careless giveaways. Then in the 2nd period Lycksell's shot attempt redirected the puck off Tippett's stick and into the net thus going up 2-1. Philly concluded the 2nd by racking up 7 total shots with 2 turnovers tallied and won 47% of their face offs. They outscored Edmonton 1-0 as well. For the Flyers, this was a grinding period as most of their zone entries got eliminated by Edmonton's center ice pressure forcing puck dumps and couldn't avoid the big hits. Whenever zone opportunities did come, they would operate efficiently to crash the net and create scoring chances. Switching over to the 3rd period Philadelphia would orchestrate 9 total shots on net and got outscored 3-0 with 2 turnovers dished in. The Flyers generated their scoring chances by sending traffic towards the crease and set another up with good passes. Flyers finished the night 0 for 3 on the power play, defense forced 9 combined takeaways and staggered down to a 23-26-10 record.
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Monday February 20th, 2023: The Sharks shutout the Kraken by a final score of 4-0. Sharks are sitting 8th place in the wild card standings and are 20 points out of a playoff spot. The Sharks through one period recorded 5 total shots and won 50% of their face offs while turning the puck over 4 times on Seattle's 10 hits and takeaways. The Shark's poor zone production was due to their inability to avoid hits and repetitively gave the puck away. Whenever San Jose did make zone appearances, it would be due to quality face off wins and solid passes. Switching over to the 2nd period San Jose would strike first after Logan Couture buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Minutes later Evgeny Kuznetsov would fire in a wrister and it sent San Jose to a 2-0 lead. Afterwards, San Jose would continue to extend their lead later as Noah Gregor sunk in a wrister of his own, 3-0. Sharks ended the first 40 minutes by placing 9 total shots on net and won 40% of their face offs. That includes outscoring Seattle 3-0 and kept a clean sheet in turnovers. The Sharks on excellent puck rotation entered their zone with ease and earned scoring chances by cutting the paint. One concern was how poorly they performed in the face off circle. In conclusion, during the 3rd San Jose would put this game to sleep after Karlsson's shot attempt redirected the puck off Eyssimont's stick and into the net, 4-0. San Jose concluded the 3rd period by winning 43% of their face off with 9 total shots tallied and outscored Seattle 1-0. They acquried 3 turnovers as well. The Sharks did a nice job of screening Grubauer and pressured the net with quality shots to create numerous scoring opportunities. A few minor issues were that they executed horribly in the face off circle and weren't efficient enough on the power play. Remier reeled in 26 total saves, went 0 of 2 on the power play, turned it over 15 combined times and improved to aan 18-29-11 record.
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Sunday February 19th, 2023: The Avalanche rally late to knock off the Oilers 6-5 in Overtime. The Avalanche snag win number 31 on the year and is 3rd place throughout the Central Division. Av's in one scoreless period recorded 15 total shots and won 45% of their face offs with 1 turnover tallied. Colorado had great puck placement in their zone and it set up quality scoring chances. They capitalized in the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum. During the 2nd period Nathan MacKinnon would help his team cut into the deficit as he blasted in a wrist shot goal, 1-3. Following that big score Nichuskin would sink in a wrister, 2-3. Av's ended the 2nd by reeling in 9 total shots and won 52%. Colorado entered their zone with good puck movement and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint. Unfortunately, the only thing slowing them down is the continuous turnovers. Later on in the 3rd period MacKinnon would fore in a wrist shot goal, 3-4. Moments after, O'Connor would deliver a wrister to bring his team within one, 4-5. The Av's weren't done just yet thanks to Girard's shot attempt redirecting he puck off O'Connor stick and into the net, 5-5. Colorado delivered 11 total shots and won 47% of their face offs. The Av's delivered quick passes to help generate zone opportunities and pressured the net by consistently attacking. In the end, during OT. Av's tallied 7 total shots on net and outscored Edmonton 1-0 while winning 53% of their faceoffs. Colorado on excellent puck rotarion crashed the net to generate scoring oppoortunties and were efficient in the face off department. Av's went 0 of 4 on the man advantage, Georgiev jammed in 35 saves and jumped up to a 31-19-5 record.
The Oilers diring last nights matchup sustained a difficult 5-6 Overtime loss to the Avalanche. Oilers fall to 4 losses in a row and remains to sit 1st place in the wild card standings. In the 1st period Warrren Foegele would bury a wrisy shot goal thus going up 1-0. The Oilers through one put 11 total shots on net while winning 55% of theor face offs and gave the puck up once. The Oilers generated zone opportunities by executing insode the face off circle and sent traffic to the front of the net to create scoring chances. Then in the 2nd period Foegele would rip in a wrister and it extended Edmonton's lead to 2-0. This wpuld e Foegele's 2nd goal of the night. Few possessions later Drasital would rifle in a wrist shot goal of his own, 3-0. Edmonton capped off period 2 by placing 14 shots on net and won 47% of their face offs. That includes 6 turnovers added and outscored Colorado 3-1. Oilers operated efficiently to crash the net and create scoring opportunities but turned the puck over one too many times. Heading into period 3 Janmark would hang in a slap shot goal, 5-3. Oileers turned in 13 total shots and won 51% of their face offs while getting outscored 3-1. The Oilers set one another up with good passes and it led to quality goal scoring chances. Also, they capitalized in the face off circle. In the Overtime period Edmonton struggled to gain entry into their zone due to Colorado's center ice pressure and weren't as effective in the face off circle. Oilers finished 0 for 1 on the power play, Compher secured a 4 point night and fell to a 30-19-8 record.
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BREAKING: Blues in a three team trade with the Wild have sent O'Reilly and Nowl Acciari to the Maple Leafs and in return they got Abramov, Gaudette and a couple of Maple Leafs draft picks. Now both Ryan O'Reily and Noel Acciari are solid additions to this team. Why? Well they he can create zone opportunties by executing insode the face off circle and are great goal scorers. Also, they set teammates up with good passes. O'Reilly and Acciari are combined for 23 goals, 16 assists and 39 total points.
BREAKING: Blues in a three team trade with the Wild have sent O'Reilly and Nowl Acciari to the Maple Leafs and in return they got Abramov, Gaudette and a couple of Maple Leafs draft picks. Now both Ryan O'Reily and Noel Acciari are solid additions to this team. Why? Well they he can create zone opportunties by executing insode the face off circle and are great goal scorers. Also, they set teammates up with good passes. O'Reilly and Acciari are combined for 23 goals, 16 assists and 39 total points.
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Kuemper secured 31 saves but it wasn't enough and the Capitals suffered a 1-4 loss against the Hurricanes. Washington currently sits 2nd place in the wild card standings and are three points out of a playoff spot. The Caps in one scoreless period recorded 7 total shots whike winning 71% of their face offs and coughed the puck up twice. The Capitals generated zone chances by capitalizing inside the face off circle and sent traffic towards the front of the net, which helped set up solid scoring opportunties. During another scoreless period by recording 8 total shots and won 55% of the face offs while giving the ball away twice. The Capitals crashed the crease to create quality scoring chances and earned zone entries by executing inside the face off circle. Going into the 3rd period Tom Wislon would bury a turnaround wrister but the Caps still faced an uphill battle, 1-4. The Caps reeled in 10 total shots while winning 51% of their face offs and acquired 9 giveaways. Washington pushed the pace as they created zone opportunities with good passes and cut hard to the paint for goal scoring chances. They dominated the face off circle, but repeatedly turned the puck over. Defensively, their blockers did a great job of getting into the lanes and fending off shot attempts. Caps finished 0 for 2 on the power play, defense forced 22 blocked shots and dropped off to a 28-24-6 record.
The Hurricanes during this stadium series matchup would pick up a clean 4-1 Victory, over the Capitals. The Hurricanes are riding three straight wins in a row and in the Metropolitan Division they remain in 1st with 82 points. The Hurricanes would strike first in period 1 after Kotanemi buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. This would the 36th time thus season that the Canes scored first. Hurricanes through one added 11 total shots while turning the puck over 3 times on the Caps 11 hits and won 26% of their face offs. The Hurricanes operated efficiently to crash the net and create scoring chances. However, they turned the turned the puck over repetitively and executed poorly inside the face off circle. In the 2nd period Paul Statsny would secure a loose rebound that the goaltender left sitting and zipped in a wrister thus gaining a 2-0 advantage. This happen to be Stastny's 7th goal of the 2023 season. Few possessions later a Kuznetsov high sticking minor woukd put Carolina on a power play that ended with Necas sinking in a slap shot goal, 3-0. The Canes capped off period 2 by putting 12 total shots on net while outscoring Washington 3-0 and got 4 turnovers to go along. Carolina on excellent puck movement were able to gain entry into their zone and generated solid scoring chances by cutting to the paint. One concern for the Canes were the careless turnovers. Transitioning into the 3rd period Carolina would record 13 total shots with 2 turnovers attached and got outscored 1-0. The Hurriucanes did a nice job of screening Darcy Kuemper, and pressured the net with quality shots to create solid scoring opportunities. Canes went 1 for 4 on the man advantage, Andersen secured 24 saves and jumped out to a 37-10-8 record.
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Friday February 17th, 2023: Fiala late dings in an empty net goal and it sent the Kings to a 6-3 Victory, over the Ducks. Keep in mind that their starter behind the net, Copley had left the game due to a goalies match penalty. Kings In the 1st period Blake Lizotte would fire in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Kings recorded 14 total shots and won 75% of their face offs and turned the puck over twice. The Kings kept zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the boards and got traffic to the net to set up numerous scoring chances. Also, they executed inside the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum. Shifting into the 2nd period Arvidsson from the top of the left circle would zip in a slap shot goal, 2-1. Few offensive possessions later a Zegras interference minor would put LA on a power play that ended with Kempe blasting a wrist shot goal from inside the right circle thus going up 3-1. The Kings wrapped up the 2nd by delivering 12 total shots with a winning percentage of 71% in the face off circle and they included 2 turnovers. Los Angeles dominated in the face off circle to help generate zone opportunities and on excellent puck movement they were able to open shooting lanes, which led to quality chances. Heading into the 3rd period a Grant hooking minor would put LA on the power play and it allowed Kopitar to rip in a slap shot goal, 4-2. Moments after, the Kings would earn another power play after a Strome hooking minor gave Arvidsson a chance to sink in a wrist shot goal, 5-3. This would be Arvidsson's 2nd goal of the night. Kings sealed off the 3rd by lifting in 12 total shots and won 69% of their face offs while turning the puck over 3 times. The Kings operated efficiently to crash the net and help create scoring chances. They remained effective in the face off circle and dominated the power play, but from time to time they continuously turned the puck over. Copley and Quick were combined for 24 saves, finished 3 for 4 on the power play while improving to a 31-18-7 record.
The Ducks during the freeway faceoff rivalry were knocked off 3-6 by the Kings. Ducks stand in 8th place throughout Pacific Division and are 23 points out of a Playoff spot. Anaheim closed out period 1 by putting 5 total shots on net and won 25% of their face offs with 1 turnover added. The Ducks struggled to gain entry into their zone due to the Kings center ice pressure and were slowed down with 7 big hits. They performed poorly inside the face off circle, but protected the puck well. Now in the 2nd period Kevin Shattenkirk off a Kulikov and Vatrano pass would fire in a wrister and helped Anaheim tie this bout, 1-1. Anaheim capped off the 2nd by placing 12 total shots on net and won a poor 29% in the face off circle and outscored 2-1. That includes 2 turnovers. The Ducks at this point in time skated much better as they spaced the ice with good passes and cut to the paint for solid scoring chances. They continued to protect the puck, but had issues inside the face off circle. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where McTavish rifled in a slap shot goal and it brought Anaheim within one, 2-3. Following that big score Frank Vatrano from inside the slot would ding in a wrister but trailed 3-4. Ducks in the 3rd won 30% of their face offs while adding 9 total shots and got outscored 3-2. Anaheim had terrific puck placement in their zone and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint, but poor face off execution and their inability to avoid hits is what seemingly cost them. Gibson turned in 35 saves, they went 1 for 2 on the man advantage and dropped off to a 17-33-6 record.
Friday February 17th, 2023: Fiala late dings in an empty net goal and it sent the Kings to a 6-3 Victory, over the Ducks. Keep in mind that their starter behind the net, Copley had left the game due to a goalies match penalty. Kings In the 1st period Blake Lizotte would fire in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Kings recorded 14 total shots and won 75% of their face offs and turned the puck over twice. The Kings kept zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the boards and got traffic to the net to set up numerous scoring chances. Also, they executed inside the face off circle and kept turnovers to a minimum. Shifting into the 2nd period Arvidsson from the top of the left circle would zip in a slap shot goal, 2-1. Few offensive possessions later a Zegras interference minor would put LA on a power play that ended with Kempe blasting a wrist shot goal from inside the right circle thus going up 3-1. The Kings wrapped up the 2nd by delivering 12 total shots with a winning percentage of 71% in the face off circle and they included 2 turnovers. Los Angeles dominated in the face off circle to help generate zone opportunities and on excellent puck movement they were able to open shooting lanes, which led to quality chances. Heading into the 3rd period a Grant hooking minor would put LA on the power play and it allowed Kopitar to rip in a slap shot goal, 4-2. Moments after, the Kings would earn another power play after a Strome hooking minor gave Arvidsson a chance to sink in a wrist shot goal, 5-3. This would be Arvidsson's 2nd goal of the night. Kings sealed off the 3rd by lifting in 12 total shots and won 69% of their face offs while turning the puck over 3 times. The Kings operated efficiently to crash the net and help create scoring chances. They remained effective in the face off circle and dominated the power play, but from time to time they continuously turned the puck over. Copley and Quick were combined for 24 saves, finished 3 for 4 on the power play while improving to a 31-18-7 record.
The Ducks during the freeway faceoff rivalry were knocked off 3-6 by the Kings. Ducks stand in 8th place throughout Pacific Division and are 23 points out of a Playoff spot. Anaheim closed out period 1 by putting 5 total shots on net and won 25% of their face offs with 1 turnover added. The Ducks struggled to gain entry into their zone due to the Kings center ice pressure and were slowed down with 7 big hits. They performed poorly inside the face off circle, but protected the puck well. Now in the 2nd period Kevin Shattenkirk off a Kulikov and Vatrano pass would fire in a wrister and helped Anaheim tie this bout, 1-1. Anaheim capped off the 2nd by placing 12 total shots on net and won a poor 29% in the face off circle and outscored 2-1. That includes 2 turnovers. The Ducks at this point in time skated much better as they spaced the ice with good passes and cut to the paint for solid scoring chances. They continued to protect the puck, but had issues inside the face off circle. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where McTavish rifled in a slap shot goal and it brought Anaheim within one, 2-3. Following that big score Frank Vatrano from inside the slot would ding in a wrister but trailed 3-4. Ducks in the 3rd won 30% of their face offs while adding 9 total shots and got outscored 3-2. Anaheim had terrific puck placement in their zone and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint, but poor face off execution and their inability to avoid hits is what seemingly cost them. Gibson turned in 35 saves, they went 1 for 2 on the man advantage and dropped off to a 17-33-6 record.
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Thursday February 16th, 2023: The Devils during last night's matchup sustained a disappointing 2-4 loss when going against the Blues. The Devils are 6-2-2 in their last ten games and drop to a 20-4-3 record when playing on the road. The Devils late in the 1st would respond with a score of their own after Mercer buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Devils through one recorded 17 total shots while winning 68% of their face offs and turned the puck over 3 times on the Blues 5 team takeaways. The Devils got set up in their zone by executing inside the face off circle and generated scoring chances resulting in pucks on net. Also, they created shooting lanes by delivering good passes but struggled a bit in turnovers. Later on the 2nd period Eric Haula would blast in a much needed wrist shot goal and his team came within one, 2-3. The Devils ended the 2nd by putting 13 shots on net and managed to win 53% of their face offs while giving the puck away twice. The Devils on good puck movemwnt gained quality zone entries and cut to the paint for numerous scoring opportunities. New Jersey remained effective in the face off circle and protected the puck much better. Now in a scoreless 3rd New Jersey would win 50% of their face offs while zipping in 7 total shots and coughed the pucl up once. The Devils had zone entry issues due to the Blues center ice pressure and repeatedly turned the puck over. They capitalized inside the face off circle as well. When zone chances were made, they would set each other with good passes and crashed the net solid scoring opportunities. Devils turned the puck over 8 total times, Blackwood added 31 saves, defense forced 12 team takeaways and dropped off to a 35-14-5 record.
The Blues found a way to hold off the Devils by securing 4-2 Victory. The Blues sit 5th place in the wild card standings and are 6 points out of a playoff spot. In period 1 Reily's shot attempt redirecte the puck off Buchnevich's stick and into the net, 1-0. The Blues fired in 13 total shots and turned the puck over twice while matching New Jersey for a goal each. The Blues struggled in the face off circle but on excellent puck rotation they were able get create zone chances, and got traffic towards the net as it led to quality scoring opportunities. Then 4 minutes into the 2nd period Toropchenko would rifle in a backhanded goal, 2-1. Afterwards, Jordan Kyrou would zip in a wrist shot goal and it sent the Blues to a 3-1 lead. The Blues operated efficiently to crash the net and help create scoring chances. They kept turnovers limited, but continued to struggle inside the face off circle. In conclusion, during the 3rd period Brayden Schenn would lift in a game sealing wrister, 4-2. Blues closed out period 3 by reeling in 11 total shots and won 50% of their face offs while outscoring New Jersey 1-0. The Blues pushed the puck to help create zone opportunities and were able to screen Binnington which allowed for solid chances. Blues are atop a 3-Game win streak, shot blockers deflected 20 pucks, Binnington hauled in 34 saves and improved to a 26-25-3 record.
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Wednesday February 15th, 2023: Blackhawks get torched 2-6 when going against the Maple Leafs. Chicago currently sits last place in the wild card standings and have lost three consecutive games in a row. The Blackhawks in the 1st period would respond with a score of their own after Scott Lafferty zipped in a backhanded goal, 1-1. Chicago fired in 13 total shots and won 31% of their face offs while turning the puck over twice. That includes getting outscored 3-1. The Blackhawks set each other up with quality passes and created scoring chances by cutting to the paint, but struggled immensely inside the face off circle. Then 45 seconds into the 2nd period Kurashev would rifle in a wrist shot goal but still trailed 2-3. Blackhawks ended the 2nd by putting 7 total shots and won 34% of their face offs with 2 turnovers tallied. Chicago's offense for the majority of this period struggled to gain zone entries due to Leafs center ice pressure and continued their issues in the face off circle. When zone entries were made, they would get traffic towards the crease for solid scoring opportunities and set one another up with good passes. We now turn our attentions to 3rd period where, . Chicago operated efficiently to crash the net and help create scoring chances, but they consistently turned the puck over and weren't as effective in the face off circle. Chicago went 0 of 3 on the power play, constantly turned the puck over and dropped down to a 16-32-5 record.
The Maple Leafs obliterate the Blackhawks by snagging a 5-2 Victory. The Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division are sitting comfortably in 2nd place and earned their 33rd win of the year. In the 1st period Toronto 9 seconds in would strike first after Morgan Reily from center ice delivered a cross ice feed to William Nylander who fired in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Toronto after that, expanded their lead thanks to Ramsus Sandin burying a wrist shot goal thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later Matthews would ring in a wrist shot goal to give the Maple Leafs a 3-1 lead. This would be Matthews 26th goal of the season and 1st of the night. Toronto in the 1st reeled in 15 total while winning 68% of their face offs and turned the puck over 4 times on the Hawks 4 team takeaways. The Maple Leafs opened up shooting lanes with good puck movement, and created numerous scoring chances by crashing the net. They executed inside the face off circle but moving forward they need to protect the puck better. During the 2nd period Toronto's lead would increase after John Tavares sunk in a snap shot goal, 4-2. Following that big score Toronto's lead would continue to pile up as Timins buried a slap shot goal, 5-2. Toronto through two put 13 total shots in net while winning 65% of their face offs and outscored Chicago 2-1. Including 1 turnover and were 0 for 2 on the power play. Toronto generated their zone opportunities by executing inside the face off circle and put pucks on net to create quality chances. Along with keeping turnovers low. One concern is their power play because they seem to be unable to capitalize on those chances. In a scoreless 3rd period the Leafs gained 11 total shots on net while winning 58% of their face offs and turned it over 3 times. Toronto facilitated puck movement to help generate zone opportunities and sent traffic towards the net in order to generate quality chances. Also, they executed well in the face off circle, but repeatedly turned the puck over and performed poorly on the power play. Leafs finished 0 for 3 on the man advantage, Nylander recorded a goal with 2 assists and rifled their record up to 33-14-8.
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Tuesday February 14th, 2023: The Bruins found away to survive the Dallas Stars after securing a 3-2 Overtime Victory. Boston are 6-3-1 through ten games and sit comfortably in 1st place in the Atlantic Division. Bruins in period 1 would strike first after Taylor Hall rifled in a snap shot goal. 1-0. Bruins in one recorded 11 total shots while winning 20% of their face offs and gave the puck away 5 times on the Stars 3 takeaways. The Bruins had great puck placement in their zone and generated scoring chances by crashing the net, but they performed poorly inside the face off circle and turned the puck over way too much. During a scoreless 2nd period Boston fired in 9 total shots and won 27% of their face offs while adding in 2 turnovers. The Bruins continued to their struggle inside the face off circle, but entered their zone with good puck movement and created scoring chances by cutting the paint. They did a great job of limiting careless mistakes as well. Transitioning into the 3rd period. Bruins in the 3rd zipped in 12 total shots and won 26% of their face offs with 5 turnovers recorded. Bruins in their zone opened up shooting lanes with good passes, and it led to numerous scoring opportunities, but turnovers and poor face off execution has seemingly plagued them. In the end, during OT Pastrnak would deliver a game winning snap shot goal, 3-2. The Bruins for the majority of this period struggled to gain entry in their zone, as the Stars center ice pressure forced them to dump the puck and performed poorly inside the face off circle. When they did enter their zone, they created a scoring opportunity by cutting to the paint. Bruins gave the puck away 13 total times, defense forced 21 hits, Ullmark snagged 29 saves and moved up to a 40-8-5 record.
The Stars against the Bruins suffer a 2-3 loss in Overtime. ??. Stars late would respnd with a score of their own after Hintz ripped in a backhanded goal, 1-1. Stars ended the 1st period by putting 6 total shots on net and won 80% of their face offs while turning the puck over twice. Dallas for the most part struggled to gain zone entries due to the Bruins center ice pressure. When zone trips were made they were off solid face off wins and got traffic towards the net for quality chances. Then in the 2nd period Dallas would gain their first lead after Robinson buried a wrist shot goal thus going up 2-1. Stars closed out the 2nd by delivering 10 total shots and won 77% of their face offs while giving the puck away 6 times. The Stars face off domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes as it led to quality scoring chances yet they struggled in puck protection. Now in the 3rd period Dallas remained off the scoresheet but that didn't stop them from placing 9 total shots in net while winning 75% of their face offs and turned it over 6 times. Dallas with solid puck rotation were able to enter their zone and did a nice job of screening the goalie to help generate scoring oppoortunties. Going forward they have to minus mistakes. Heading into the OT Dallas would fire in 6 total shots and got outscored 1-0 while turning the puck over twice. The Stars did everything right as they executed insode the face off circle to help generate zone opportunities and pressured the net for quality scoring chances. Stars turned the puck over 14 combined times, got outscored 2-0 between Overtime and the 3rd period and dropped off to a 30-14-11 record.
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Monday February 13th, 2023: The Flames lose their grip late in this game and it resulted in a 3-4 Overtime loss to the Senators. The Flames are currently three games out of a playoff spot and suffered their 18th defeat of the season. In period 1 a Brassard holding miinor would put Calgary on a power play that ended with Huberdeau's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Dube's stick and into the net, 1-1. The Flames concluded the 1st by recording 11 total shots and won 72% of their face offs while turning the puck over once. The Flames generated zone chances by executing inside the face off circle, and facilitated the puck well in order to set up scoring opportunities. Defensively, they've been slowing Ottawa down with big hits, and it's leading to turnovers. Then in the 2nd period Tyler Toffoli off a Weager pass would fire in a wrist shot goal thus going up 2-1. The Flames sealed off the 2nd by putting 16 total shots in net and won 68% of their face off while outscoring Ottawa 1-0. The Flames set each up with good passes and crashed the net for numerous scoring chances. They continued to be a threat inside the face off circle as well. Now in the 3rd period Tanev's shot atrempt redirected the puck off Dube's stick and into the net, 3-1. Flames in the 3rd zipped in 9 total shots and won 5 face off battles. Calgary set one another up with quality passes and got traffic to the net, which helped create positive scoring chances. During Overtime Calgary reeled in 1 total shot while winning 57% of their face offs and got outscored 1-0. The Flames domianted their face off battles while entering their zone on good puck rotation, and pressured the crease for a quality scoring opportunity. Flames finished 1 of 4 on the power play, defense utilized 37 team hits and fell to a 25-18-11 record.
The Senators late in the 3rd rallied from two goals down to secure a 4-3 Overtime Victory, over the Flames. The Senators are sitting in the Atlantic Division and are eight games out of a playoff spot. In the 1st period Brady Tkachuk would zip in a snap shot goal and it gave the Senators a 1-0 lead. The Senators in one put 5 total shots on net while winning 17% of their face offs and turned the puck over 5 times on the Flames 10 hits. Ottawa struggled to gain zone entries due to Calgary's center ice pressure, and turned the puck over carelessly. Along with poor execution in the face off circle. Shifting into the 2nd period Ottawa would record 6 total shots while winning 27% of their face offs and turned the puck over 4 times on the Flames 5 hits. The Senators still having issues inside the face off circle, and were forced into dumping pucks due to the Flames center ice pressure. Also, they've struggled to avoid hit's, and it's leading to careless turnovers. Transitioning into the 3rd period Batherson would receive a pass from Stutzle and Pinto before rifling in a backhanded goal, 2-3. Afterwards, Ottawa late would force a tie thanks to DeBrincat ringing in a slap shot goal, 3-3. The Senators in the 3rd fired in 12 total shots and won 6 face off matchups while outscoring Calgary 2-1. Ottawa looked much faster as they executed inside the face off circle while gaining positive zone entries on good passes, and it would lead to quality chances at the net. In conclusion, during Overtime Tim Stutzle would ding in a game winning wrister, 4-3. Senators in OT hung in 2 total shots and won 42% of their face offs. The Senators had terrific puck placement in their zone, and created scoring chances by putting shots on net. Senators went 0 for 4 on the man advantage, Dube recorded a two-goal night and improved to a 25-24-3 record.
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Saturday February 11th, 2023: Kuemper secured 27 saves with a .964 in save percentage and it lifted the Capitals to a 2-1 Victory. The Caps move eight games above .500 and and in the East they stand in that 1st place wild card spot. In 1st period a Brad Marchand cross checking minor would put Washington on a power play that ended with Backstrom zipping in a wrister, 1-0. Washington through one put 9 total shots on net and win 52% of their face offs. They turned the puck over 5 times off the Bruins 5 team hits. They The Capitals were getting set up in their zone off by executing inside the face off circle and delivered nice passes to help generate scoring chances. Also, they executed early on their power play opportunities, but needs to limit turnovers better and try to stay away from the physical contact. Shifting into the 2nd period the Capitals lead would extend after Hathaway buried a wrist shot goal, 2-0. The Capitals reeled in 4 total shots on net while winning 48% inside the face off circle and added 9 turnovers. The Capitals this time around struggled to enter their zone, due to the Bruins center ice pressure, and constantly to turn the puck over. When they did make entires into their zone, they would miss the net. Moving forward, turnovers have to be cleaned up, and they need to execute better in the face off circle. During the 3rd period Washington woukd be held off the scoresheet and won only 41% of their face offs while securing 10 total shots with 6 turnovers tallied.The Capitals generated quality scoring chances by getting pucks on net and set one another up with good passes as it helped open up lanes. Defensively, they need to thank Kuemper who made critical saves late. Caps defense sunk in 14 blocked shots, scored 1 power play goal and improved to a 28-20-6 record.
The Bruins sustained a difficult 1-2 loss when going against the Capitals. Bruins drop 8th loss of the year and are 6-3-1 in ten games. The Bruins in one scoreless period recorded 6 total shots while winning 45% of their face offs and turned the puck over 3 times on the Caps 14 hits. The Bruins struggled to gain zone entries due to the Caps center ice pressure and couldn't avoid the big hits. They had issues inside the face off circle and coughed the puck up one too many times. Now in the 2nd period Foligno off a Clifton and Hall pass would fire in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. Bruins closed out the 2nd by spottimg in 11 total shots and won 51% of their face offs. Along with turning it over 9 times on Washington's 13 hits. The Bruins played with a sense of urgency as they created shooting lanes on good puck movement and cut to the paint to earn numerous scoring opportunities. Boston executed much better inside the face off circle, but turned it over a bunch and were getting hammered in the hit department. Going into the 3rd period Boston would rifle in 11 total shots while winning 55% of their face offs and gave the up 9 times. The Bruins did a nice job of screening the goalie and crashed the net for solid scoring chances. Also, due to their quality passes it allowed for easy zone entries but had issues in puck protection. Bruins defense shot blockers fended off 17 pucks, Swayman secured 21 saves and dropped off to a 39-8-5 record.
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Friday February 10th, 2023: The Ducks late surge was held to a stop after going down 3-6 against the Penguins. The Ducks in the 1st period would respond with a score if their own after Zegras buried a backhanded goal, 1-1. Ducks through one put 8 total shots on net and won 44% of their face offs while turning the puck over 1 time. The Ducks for most of this period were forced to dump pucks due to the Penguins center ice pressure and did decent inside the face off circle. When zone entries were made they would get traffic to screen the goalie and it would lead to solid scoring chances. During a scoreless 2nd Anaheim racked up 10 total shots and won 42% of their face offs with 0 turnovers added. Got outscored 1-0 as well. The Ducks opened up their shooting lanes with good passes, and it helped create numerous scoring chances. They kept turnover to a minimum, but struggled in the face off circle. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where McTavish beamed in a wrist shot goal but trailed 2-6. Anaheim after that, would strike again as McTavish rifled in a snap shot goal, 3-6. This would be McTavish's second score of the night. Ducks closed out the 3rd by reeling in 16 total shots with 4 turnivers tallied and won 45% inside the face off circle. Anaheim did a nice job of pushing the pace as they skated well into their zone on quality passes and put pucks on net to gain a ton of scoring opportunities, but it is the lack of face off wins and late turnovers that ultimately cost them. Ducks went 1 for 2 on the man advantage, Gibson dialed up 53 saves and fell to a 17-30-6 record.
Penguins dominate from start to finish and the final results showed a 6-3 Victory, over the Ducks. The Penguins have won 2 striaght games in a row and moved to 5-2-3 in ten bouts. The Penguins nine minutes into the 1st period would strike first after Pierre Olivier Joseph blasted in a snap shot goal, 1-0. Afterwards, a Shattenkirk tripping minor would put Pittsburgh on a power play that ended with a Kapanen wrister thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later the Pens lead would extend after Jeff Carter zipped in a wrost shot goal, 3-1. Pens in one put 25 total shots on net while winning 52% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 3 times. Also, they outscored Anaheim 3-1. The Penguins entered their zone on good puck movement and crashed the paint for quality chances. They've executed in the face off circle and capitalized on their power play opportunities, but turned it over just a bit to much. Then in the 2nd period the Penguins lead would extend after Pierre Olivier Joseph sunk in a wrist shot goal, 4-1. The Pens secured 18 total shots on net while winning 56% of their face offs and coughed the puck up 6 times. Pittsburgh got their offense set up in their zone by executing inside the face off circle and delivered nice passes which help generate quality scoring chances. However, they continue to struggle in giveaways. Transitioning into the 3rd period Bryan Rusy would fire in a backanded goal and it gave his team a much needed 5-1 lead. In conclusion, Pittsburgh late would add the ultimate dagger after Guentzel sunk in a wrist shot goal, 6-1. The Pens concluded the 3rd period by pulling in 16 shots on net while guving the puck away once. The Penguins' offense had teriffic puck placement in their zone and crashed the net to earn solid scoring chances. They dominated inside the face off circle as well. DeSmith earned 28 saves, finished 1 for 4 on the power play and improved to a 26-16-9 record.
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Thursday February 9th, 2023: Vasilevskiy in the 3rd period held the Avalanche to only 6 shots and the Lightning earned a routing 5-0 Victory. Tampa Bay improve to a 21-4-2 record on home ice and sit 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. In the 1st period a Byram hooking minor would put Tampa Bay on a power play that ended with a Perry wrister, 1-0. The Bolts through one recorded 15 total shots and won 54% of their faceoffs while outscoring Colorado 1-0. Along with turning the puck over twice and were 1 for 1 in the man advantage. The Lightning created scoring chances by crashing the net and set each other up with good passes. Tampa Bay early capitalized on their power play opportunities and executed in the faceoff circle. In the 2nd period Cirelli with a defender on his back delivered a cross ice pass to Brandon Hagel who buried a wrist shot goal, 2-0. Afterwards, with 9:31 left a Byram hooking minor would put Tampa Bay on the power play and it allowed Brayden Point to ring in a wrist shot goal, 3-0. Few possessions later Brandon Hagel would deliver a wrist shot goal, 4-0. Keep note that Hagel scored his 2nd goal of the night and his 21st on the year. Tampa Bay capped off period 2 by securing 10 total shots on net and won 61% of their faceoffs with 2 turnover tallied. Also, they were a combined 2 for 2 on the man advantage. Tampa Bay in their zone had solid puck placement to help open up their shooting lanes and it would lead to quality scoring chances. They've continuted their dominance on the power play and were efficient inside the faceoff circle. In conclusion, during the 3rd period Sergachev woukd dial in a game sealing wrister thus going up 5-0. The Bolts in period 3 racked up 7 total shots while winning 69% of their faceoffs and outscored Colorado 1-0 with 3 turnovers. Tampa Bay created zone chances by executing in the faceoff circle and set one another up with good passes as it allowed for solid goal scoring opportunities. Defensively, they did a great job of getting their sticks involved to disrupt pass or scoring attempts and due to their center ice pressure it forced the Av's to dump the puck. That includes their goalie Vasilevskiy who made critical saves down the strech and pretty much all night. Altogether, this Tampa Bay defense deflected most shots in the lane and utilized big hits to slow Colorado down. Vasilevskiy jammed in 30 total saves, defense blocked 17 shots, forced 30 team hits and moved up to a 33-16-2 record.
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BREAKING: The Rangers add more depth to their team after trading for Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues. All the Rangers had to give up was Sammy Blias, Skinner and a 1st and 4th round Draft selection. Now Tarasenko is an all around great goal scorer whether it's from inside the slot or crashing the nets. If he isn't scoring then he's opening up shooting lanes with good passes. Over on the defensive side he uses good stick movement to disrupt pass attempts and scoring chances while eliminating zone entries. Tarasenko this season has scored 10 goals, 19 assists and 29 total points. Keep note that Tarasenko is tied for 3rd in the National Hockey League by scoring 30 goals in 6 straight seasons.
BREAKING: The Rangers add more depth to their team after trading for Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues. All the Rangers had to give up was Sammy Blias, Skinner and a 1st and 4th round Draft selection. Now Tarasenko is an all around great goal scorer whether it's from inside the slot or crashing the nets. If he isn't scoring then he's opening up shooting lanes with good passes. Over on the defensive side he uses good stick movement to disrupt pass attempts and scoring chances while eliminating zone entries. Tarasenko this season has scored 10 goals, 19 assists and 29 total points. Keep note that Tarasenko is tied for 3rd in the National Hockey League by scoring 30 goals in 6 straight seasons.
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Wednesdsy Febuary 8th,2023: The Wild against the Stars went down after sustaining a 1-4 loss. The Wild are eight games above .500 and remain sitting in that 2nd wild card slot in the Western Conference. The Wild through one put 9 total shots on net and won 26% of their faceoff and coughed the the puck up 6 times off Stars 4 team takeaways. The Wild entered their zone on good puck movement and generated scoring chances by putting shots on net weather it from insode the slot or up close towards the crease. Moving forward they need to limit careless mistakes and execute better in the faceoff circle. During the 2nd period a Heiskanen cross checking minor would put Minnesota on a power play that ended with Zuccarello's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Kaprisov's stick and into the net, 1-3. Wild capped off period 2 by putting 12 total shots on net and won 33% of theor faceoffs. Also, they turned the puck over 3 times on the Stars 2 team takeaways. Minnesota generated most of their scoring chances by crashing the crease and set each other up with good passes but continute to perform poorly in the faceoff circle and are struggling to limit mistakes. In the 3rd period Minnesota racked up 12 total shots and gave the puck away just once but they struggled to score and executed poorly in the faceoff circle. Minnesota cut to the paint to help generate scoring chances and had terrific puck placement in their zone. Wild finished 1 for 3 in the power play, got outscored 1-0 in 3rd and staggered down to a 27-19-4 record.
The Stars during last nights outing routed the Wild by a blowout score of 4-1. The Stars in one scoreless period recorded 13 total shots on net while winning 70% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 4 times on Minnesota's 8 combined hits. The Stars faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that would lead to numerous scoring chances. However, one of their main concerns is the consistent giveaways and struggles to avoid hits. Then 23 seconds into the 2nd period Jamie Benn would fire in a wrist shot goal and it gae his team a 1-0 advantage. Afterwards, with over 5 minutes remianing Marchment's shot attempt redirected the puck off Faksa's stick and into the net thus going up 2-0. Few possessions later Robertson's shot attempt would redirect the puck off Hakanpaa's stick and into the crease, 3-0. Stars closed out the 2nd period by reeling in 14 total shots and won 66% of the faceoffs while outscoring Minnesota 3-1. They acquried 4 turnovers as well. The Stars generated zone entries by delivering good passes while executing inside the faceoff circle and got traffic to the front of the net, in order to create scoring opportunities but continuted to turn puck over. In conclusion, during the 3rd period Roope Hintz would rifle in an empty net goal, 4-1. Dallas zipped in 11 total shots while winning 60% of their faceoffs and turned it over 3 times. The Stars had smooth entry into their zone on good passing and it led to numerous scoring opportunities but from time to time they turned the puck over a bit to much. Dallas went 1 for 2 on the man advantage, defense utilized 14 hits and lifted their win/loss record to 30-13-10.
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INJURY UPDATE: Devils have Jack Hughes as week to week due a nagging upper body injury. Now Jack Hughes upper body injury has been lingering for weeks as it forced him to miss morning skates and few practices. This of course is going to be tough for New Jersey moving forward because Hughes is a great goal scorer from pretty much anywhere on the ice and sets teammates up with good passes. Coming into the lineup for Hughes will be Holts who has 3 goals and 1 assist in 18 played games. Hughes on the other hand has 35 goals, 32 assists and 67 total points.
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Monday February 6th, 2023: Ducks during the Shootout suffered a disappointing 2-3 loss when going against the Stars. Ducks sit in 9th place in the Western Conference and had their 2-Game win streak snapped. In one scoreless period Anaheim put 11 total shots on net while winning 38% of their faceoffs and got outscored 1-0. They also turned the puck over 6 times on the Stars 5 hits. The Ducks entered their zone with ease by delivering nice passes and created numerous scoring chances by crashing the net. However, they struggled in turnovers and executed poorly inside the faceoff circle. During the 2nd period Anaheim reeled in 9 total shots on net and won 31% of their faceoffs with 4 giveaways added. That includes being hit 11 combined times. The Ducks offense had great puck placement in their zone and got traffic to the net in order to create goal scoring opportunities yet they turned it over multiple times and couldn't avoid any hits. Including poor execution in the faceoff circle and struggled to score. Shifting into the 3rd period a Marchment cross checking minor would put Anaheim on the power play that ended with Vatrano's shot attempt redirecting the puck off Silfverberg's stick and into the net, 1-2. Afterwards, Anaheim late would rally back and force a tie after Adam Henrique delivered a wrister, 2-2. Ducks in the 3rd tallied 9 total shots with 4 turnovers acquired and won 31% of their faceoffs. The Ducks generated scoring chances by cutting to the net and in their zone they kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the boards. Capitalized on the power play as well. We now turn to OT, where the Ducks snagged 5 total shots on net but couldn't squeeze the puck in between the pipes. The Ducks did a great job of entering their zone off quality passes and put pucks on net to create scoring chances. Ducks during the Shootout would force a round 3 after McTavish dialed up a wrister, 1-1. Ducks finished 1 for 4 on the power play, defense utilized 11 hits and dropped down to a 16-29-6 record.
The Stars knock off the Ducks in a Shootout and it led them to a 3-2 Victory. Stars sit 4th place in the Central Division and through ten games they carry a 4-2-4 record. The Stars would strike first in the 1st period after Lundkvist buried a snap shot goal, 1-0. Stars through one recorded 13 total shots on net while winning 63% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 3 times on the Ducks 2 takeaways. The Stars dominated inside the faceoff circle to generate zone chances and opened up shooting lanes with good puck movement as it led to quality scoring opportunities but moving forward they have to limit mistakes. In the 2nd period Dallas would extend their lead after Robertson's shot attempt redirected the puck off Roope Hintz's stick and into the net, 2-0. Stars racked up 18 total shots while winning 68% of their faceoffs and gave the puck up 3 times. Dallas continued to dominate inside the faceoff circle as it led to quality zone entries and set each other up with good passes that would lead to solid scoring chances but struggled in turnovers. Now the Stars finished the 3rd period by recording 6 total shots while getting trounced 2-0 and won 68% of the faceoffs. They got 6 turnovers to along with it. Dallas seemingly struggled to enter their zone due to Anaheim's center ice pressure and turned it over a bunch but they continued to execute in the faceoff circle. Heading into Overtime Dallas remained off the score sheet as they dished in 4 total shots and won 62% of their faceoffs with 0 turnovers. Dallas dominated inside the faceoff circle to earn quality zone chances and cut to the paint for solid goal scoring opportunities. In conclusion, during the Shootout period Tyler Seguin would deliver a game sealing wrister, thus going up 3-2. Stars went 0 for 5 on the man advantage, Oettinger secured a 32 save night and improved to a 29-13-10 record.
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Tuesday January 31st, 2023: Senators knock off the Canadiens in a thrilling 5-4 win. Ottawa are five points out of playoff spot with 51 and mobed one game over .500. Senators would strike first after Claude Giroux buried a wrist shot goal, thus going up 1-0. Few possessions later and the Senators lead would extend after Tim Stutzle sunk in a wrister, 2-0. Senators ended the first 20 minutes by putting 11 total shots on net with 1 turnover added and won 41% inside the faceoff circle. The Senators were able to keep zone chances alive by winning puck battles behind the net and cut to the paint to create scoring opportunities. They've also done a nice job of spacing the ice with quality passes but had their issues in the faceoff circle. Defensively they utilized solid stick movement to help break up pass attempts and forced turnovers. Then during the 2nd period a Kovecevic tripping minor would put Ottawa on the power play that ended with Alex DeBrincat slipping in a wrist shot goal, 3-1. Senators through two reeled in 12 total shots and won 44% of their faceoffs with 8 turns tallied as a result of 9 total hits. The Senators this time around struggled in puck security and seemingly had issues inside the faceoff circle but despite the mistakes, they still managed to open up shooting lanes with good passes and it led to solid goal opportunities. Shifting into the 3rd period a Barron boarding minor would help Stutzle bury a wrist shot goal, 4-3. Keep note that this would be Stutzle's 2nd goal of the night and his 20th on the year. In conclusion, with over a minute left Ottawa would add the dagger as Tkachuk from insode the slot delivered a wrister, 5-4. Senators in the 3rd put 6 shots in net and won 41% of their faceoffs with only 2 turnovers added. Ottawa for most of this period struggled to gain zone entries due to Montreal's center ice pressure and performed poorly in the faceoff circle but when appearances were made they put pucks on net for scoring chances and utilized excellent passing to help open lanes. Senators finished 2 for 3 on the power play, defense secured 23 team hits and jumped up to a 24-23-3 record.
Canadiens sustained a tough 4-5 loss when goimg against the Senators. Canadiens 12 points out of playoff position and are second to last in the entire East. Canadiens late in the 1st were given a power play due to a Hamonic tripping minor and it allowed for Kirby Dach to rifle in a wrister, 1-2. Montreal capped off period 1 by recording 4 total shots on net while winning 58% of their faceoffs and turned the puck over 7 times off the Senators 4 team takeaways. Montreal struggled to gain zone entries due to Ottawa's center ice pressure and turned it over a bunch. When they did make zone appearances they crash the crease for quality chances and at times would miss the net. They executed inside the faceoff circle as well and capitalized on a power play opportunity. Later in the 2nd period Montreal would earn a power play after Sanderson suffered a tripping minor and it gave Hoffman a chance to zip in a wrister, 2-3 with 5 ticks left. Canadiens fired in 15 total shots on net while winning 55% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 3 out of their 10 total times. Montreal worked well inside the faceoff circle as it helped generate zone chances and set each other up with nice passes while crashing the net to earn goal scoring opportunities. However, they continue to turn it over and weren't as effective on the power play. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Anderson's shot attempt redirected the puck off Pinard's stick and into the net, 3-3. Couple possessions later Montreal would force another tie after Pinard ripped in a wrister, 4-4. Canadiens wrapped up period 3 by utilizing 13 total shots and had 7 giveaways while winning 58% of their faceoffs. Montreal's faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that led to numerous scoring opportunities but had terrible puck protection. Montreal went 2 for 5 on the man advantage, won 33 total faceoffs and fell to a 20-27-4 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Austin Matthews is expected to be out for the next 3 weeks after suffering a knee sprain during a 3-2 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday night. Now Matthews injury was non contact as he was seen skating in pain and wasn't effective on his feet. Just looked uncomfortable. This injury will take Matthews out the All-Star game and will be replaced by Barkov. Matthews so far in 2022-2023 has recorded 25 goals, 28 assists and 53 total points.
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Saturday January 28th, 2023: Avalanche hold off the Blues for a 4-2 Victory. In period 1 Colorado would force a turnover at center ice off an Alexandrove's bad pass and it created a 2 in 1 odd man rush that ended with Newhook securing a rebound and delivering a wrister, 1-0. Colorado after that, would extend their lead thanks to Compher burying a wrist shot goal, 2-0. Av's capped off the first 20 minutes by putting 13 total shots on net with 0 turnovers added and outscored St. Louis 2-0. The Avalanche created numerous scoring chances by crashing the nets and set each other up with quality passes. Also generated zone opportunities by executing in the faceoff circle and kept turnovers clean. Then during the 2nd period Evan Rodriguez off a MacKinnon and Makar pass would rifle in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 3-0. Colorado closed out the 2nd period by recording 12 total shots while winning 61% of their faceoffs and still had 0 turnovers. The Av's generated quality chances by getting traffic towards front of the net and opened up shooting lanes with excellent passing. Colorado continued to execute in the faceoff circle as it helped create zone entries and were still turnover free. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Matt Nieto would deliver a game winning empty net goal, 4-2. The Avalanche wrapped up period 3 by pulling in 5 total shots with 3 total turnovers and won 52% of the faceoffs. Colorado struggled to gain zone entries and turned the puck over due to the Blues center ice pressure. When they did enter ther offensive zone they would create scoring chances from inside the slot and were dominate on the faceoffs. Av's complete their night going 0 for 2 on the man advantage, O'Connor earned 2 assists and improved to a 27-18-3 record.
Blues late surge was cut short and it resulted in a 2-4 loss against the Avalanche. Despite a scoreless 1st period, St. Louis still managed to record 9 total shots on net with 0 turns and won 23% of their faceoffs. The Blues were able to win puck battles in their zone to keep possessions alive and created scoring opportunities by putting quality shots on net. Along with keeping turnovers to a minimum but struggled inside the faceoff circle. Now in the 2nd period a McDermott roughing inor would put St. Louis in a power play that ended with Schenn securing a rebound before tapping in a wrister, 1-3. This was the Blues first goal in 115 minutes. St. Louis ended the 2nd by reeling in 9 total shots with 0 turnovers tallied and won 38% of their faceoffs. The Blues spaced the ice with good passing and it created for solid scoring opportunities while capitalizing on the power play. However, they continue to have issues inside the faceoff circle. Shifting into the 3rd period Barbashev would force a Colorado turnover at center ice and gained a solo odd man rush before firing in a wrist shot goal, 2-3. Blues sealed off period 3 by dialing in 10 total shots and turned it over 0 times while winning 45% of their faceoffs. St. Louis generated chances at the net by cutting to the paint and had terrific puck placement in their zone. That includes no turnovers and did a little bit better in the faceoff circle. You got to give credit to a losing team who had great puck protection from start to finish. Blues went 1 for 2 on the power play, defense secured 24 team hits and fell to a 24-23-3 record.
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Friday January 27th, 2023: Toffoli scores a goal while picking up an assist and it sent the Flames past rhe Kraken by a score of 5-2. Flames sit in 5th place in the Pacific and earned their 24th win of the season. Flames in period 1 would force an early tie after Lindholm buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Afterwards, Tyler Toffoli with 7 minutes left would sink in a snap shot goal, 2-1. This would be the Flames first lead of the night. Few possessions later Zadorov would deliver a wrister of his own and it gave the Flames a 3-1 lead. Flames through one recorded 16 total shots on net while winning 52% of their faceoff amd were hit 4 times as it resulted in 3 turnovers. The Flames generated zone chances by executing inside the faceoff circle and got traffic to the front net as it led to numerous scoring opportunities but turned it over just a tad bit to much. Defensivley they've done a nice job of breaking up Seattle's pass attempts by using good stick movement and slowed them down with quality hits. Flames capped off period 2 by putting 12 shots on net and won 61% of their faceoffs. Alomg with turning the puck over 5 times as a result of the Kraken's 9 team hits. The Flames this time around entered their zone by dominating inside the faceoff circle and opened up shooting lanes with quality passes and it allowed for solid scoring opportunities. However, the Flames were struggling to limit turnover and couldn't avoid the big hits. Shifting into the 3rd period Noah Hanifin from insode the slot would rifle in a snap shot goal and it helped the Flames take a 4-2 advantage. Calgary after that, would extend their lead late thanks to Coleman zipping in an empty net goal, 5-2. Flames ended the 3rd by recording 9 total shots and outscored Seattle 2-1 while winning 61% of the faceoffs. Calgary continued their dominace in the faceoff circle as it led to quality zone entries and earned scoring opportunities by effectively cutting to the net. Flames were 0 of 2 on the man advantage, defense turned in 19 hits and they improved to a 24-17-9 record.
Kraken got routed by the Flames after going down 2-5. Kraken remain in 1st place in the Pacific Division and fell to their 15th defeat of the year. Kraken would strike first in period 1 after Sprong's shot attempt redirected the puck off Hayden's stick and into the net, 1-0. Seattle in one put 6 total shots on net and won 47% of their faceoffs while getting trounced 3-1. Including 1 turnover added. The Kraken offense struggled to gain entry into their zone and were forced to clear pucks due to the Flames center ice pressure. When they did enter their offensive zone they would create scoring opportunities by crashing the net. During a scoreless 2nd period latched in 8 total shots while winning 39% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 5 times. The Kraken on good puck movement were able enter their zone with ease and put shots on net to help create goal scoring opportunities but struggled in the faceoff circle and turned it over one to many times. Now in the 3rd period Seattle would cut into the Flames lead after Tolvanen fired in a wrist shot goal, 2-3. Kraken gained 17 total shots on net while giving the puck away once and won only 38% of their faceoffs. Kraken kept possessions alive in their zone by winning puck battles along the boards and created scoring chances by screening Vladar. Kraken went 0 for 5 on the power play, piled in 30 total shots and dropped down to a 28-15-5 record.
Friday January 27th, 2023: Toffoli scores a goal while picking up an assist and it sent the Flames past rhe Kraken by a score of 5-2. Flames sit in 5th place in the Pacific and earned their 24th win of the season. Flames in period 1 would force an early tie after Lindholm buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Afterwards, Tyler Toffoli with 7 minutes left would sink in a snap shot goal, 2-1. This would be the Flames first lead of the night. Few possessions later Zadorov would deliver a wrister of his own and it gave the Flames a 3-1 lead. Flames through one recorded 16 total shots on net while winning 52% of their faceoff amd were hit 4 times as it resulted in 3 turnovers. The Flames generated zone chances by executing inside the faceoff circle and got traffic to the front net as it led to numerous scoring opportunities but turned it over just a tad bit to much. Defensivley they've done a nice job of breaking up Seattle's pass attempts by using good stick movement and slowed them down with quality hits. Flames capped off period 2 by putting 12 shots on net and won 61% of their faceoffs. Alomg with turning the puck over 5 times as a result of the Kraken's 9 team hits. The Flames this time around entered their zone by dominating inside the faceoff circle and opened up shooting lanes with quality passes and it allowed for solid scoring opportunities. However, the Flames were struggling to limit turnover and couldn't avoid the big hits. Shifting into the 3rd period Noah Hanifin from insode the slot would rifle in a snap shot goal and it helped the Flames take a 4-2 advantage. Calgary after that, would extend their lead late thanks to Coleman zipping in an empty net goal, 5-2. Flames ended the 3rd by recording 9 total shots and outscored Seattle 2-1 while winning 61% of the faceoffs. Calgary continued their dominace in the faceoff circle as it led to quality zone entries and earned scoring opportunities by effectively cutting to the net. Flames were 0 of 2 on the man advantage, defense turned in 19 hits and they improved to a 24-17-9 record.
Kraken got routed by the Flames after going down 2-5. Kraken remain in 1st place in the Pacific Division and fell to their 15th defeat of the year. Kraken would strike first in period 1 after Sprong's shot attempt redirected the puck off Hayden's stick and into the net, 1-0. Seattle in one put 6 total shots on net and won 47% of their faceoffs while getting trounced 3-1. Including 1 turnover added. The Kraken offense struggled to gain entry into their zone and were forced to clear pucks due to the Flames center ice pressure. When they did enter their offensive zone they would create scoring opportunities by crashing the net. During a scoreless 2nd period latched in 8 total shots while winning 39% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away 5 times. The Kraken on good puck movement were able enter their zone with ease and put shots on net to help create goal scoring opportunities but struggled in the faceoff circle and turned it over one to many times. Now in the 3rd period Seattle would cut into the Flames lead after Tolvanen fired in a wrist shot goal, 2-3. Kraken gained 17 total shots on net while giving the puck away once and won only 38% of their faceoffs. Kraken kept possessions alive in their zone by winning puck battles along the boards and created scoring chances by screening Vladar. Kraken went 0 for 5 on the power play, piled in 30 total shots and dropped down to a 28-15-5 record.
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Thursday January 26th, 2023: Lightning knock off the high powered Bruins by a score of 3-2. Lightning's home ice record improved to 19-4-1 and are riding two wins in a row. In the 1st period Marchand's high sticking minor would put Tampa Bay on a power play that ended with Hagel burying a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Tampa Bay in one recorded 7 total shots while winning 50% of their faceoffs and outscored Boston 1-0. That also includes 2 turnovers. The Lightning spaced the ice with good puck movement and got traffic to the net for quality chances. Tampa Bay were able to execute inside the faceoff circle as well and capitalized early on their man advantage opportunity. During a scoreless 2nd period Tampa Bay put 13 total shots on net while winning 62% of their faceoffs and got outscored 1-0 with 3 turns added. Lightning's solid faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that led to quality goal scoring opportunities but need to limit mistakes moving forward. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Kucherov would rifle in a wrist shot goal and broke the games tie, 2-1. In conclusion, Tampa Bay would add the game winner as Hedman sunk in a wrister, 3-2. Lightning in period 3 won 52% of their faceoffs while adding in 15 total shots and outscored Boston 2-1 with 3 turns acquired. Tampa Bay remained excellent in the faceoff circle as it helped create zone entries and pressured the net to generate scoring chances. Also did a nice job screening the goalie and kept turnovers low. Tampa Bay finished 1 of 3 on the man advantage, Vasilevskiy gained 27 saves ad moved up to a 31-15-1 record.
Bruins during last night's matchup suffered a disappointing 2-3 one goal loss to the Lightning. Bruins are 8-2-0 in ten games and are 16-5-1 when paying on the road. The Bruins capped off period 1 by putting 13 total shots on net and won 50% of their faceoffs but couldn't find a hole behind Vasilevskiy. Bruins executed inside the faceoff circle as it led to easy zone entries and crashed the nets hard for solid scoring opportunities. Then during period 2 Boston would force a tie after Marchand ripped in a wrister, 1-1. Boston ended the 2nd period by putting 14 shots in net while winning 37% of their faceoffs and were turnover over free. Bruins had terrific puck placement in their zone and pressured the net for numerous scoring chances but struggled in the faceoff circle. Later on in the 3rd period Zacha would fire in a wrister and it helped Boston force another tie, 2-2. This happen to be the games second striaght tie in a row. Boston concludes the 3rd by pulling in 12 total shots with 2 turnovers attached and won 47% of their faceoffs. Offensively the Bruins were able to keep zone possessions alive by winning puck battles along the boards and screened the goaltender well in order to gain quality scoring chances towards the net. Bruins went 0 for 2 on the power play, defense secured 26 hits and dropped off to a 38-6-4 record.
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Wednesday January 25th, 2023: Samsoniv earned a 27 save night and it led the Maple Leafs to a 3-2 win over the Rangers in Overtime. Leafs are atop a 2-Game win streak and they currently sit in 2nd place throughout the Atlantic Division. Leafs in the 1st period would break the scoreless tie after Holmberg fired in a backhanded goal, 1-0. The Leafs capped off period 1 by putting 8 total shots on net while outscoring New York 1-0 and won 26% of their faceoffs. Also turned it over 3 times off the Rangers 12 hits. The Maple Leafs got the puck in their zone with good pasing and were getting traffic towards the net to create quality chances but they struggled in the faceoff circle and couldn't avoid the big hits as it mostly resulted into turnovers. During the 2nd period Toronto recorded 14 total shots but won 44% inside the faceoff circle and couldn't squeeze a goal past Shesterkin. The Maple Leafs offense pushed the pace as they opened up lanes on good puck movement and put shots on net for numerous scoring chances. Transitioning into the 3rd period Liljegren secured the loose puck and rifled in a wrister, 2-2. Toronto said good riddence to the 3rd period by reeling in 9 total shots and were able to win 47% of their faceoffs with 3 turns attached. The Leafs created scoring opportunities by cutting the paint and putting pucks on net. Along with executing inside the faceoff circle as it generated zone chances and set each other up with quality passes but struggled in turnovers. In conclusion, Mitchell Marner in Overtime would cut to the net before burying a game winning backhanded goal 3-2. Leafs in OT hooked in 1 total shot and won 50% of the faceoffs. Toronto executed well in the faceoff circle in order to gain quality zone entries and crashed the net to create a solid scoring opportunity. Defense turned in 14 team hits, outscored New York 2-0 between period 3 and OT and improved to a 30-11-8 record.
Chytil scores twice but it wasn't enough ad the Rangers were dealt a 2-3 loss against the Maple Leafs in Overtime. Rangers sit in 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division and The Rangers through one scoreless period recorded 9 total shots and won 72% of their faceoffs with 4 turnovers added. New York executed inside the faceoff circle to generate zone chances and crashed the nets hard to earn goal scoring opportunities. However, their only issue was that they had poor puck security. In the 2nd period Chytil off the teams faceoff win would blast wrist shot goal, 1-1. Few possessions later and Chytil once again would rocket in a wrist shot goal, 2-1. This would be the Rangers first lead of the night. New York through 40 minutes pulled in 11 total shots with 55% of their faceoff being won and gave the puck away 4 times. Rangers faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that led to solid scoring chances. Now the Rangers concluded period 3 by securing 8 total shots and won 52% of their faceoffs while getting outscored 1-0. New York pressured the crease by placing pucks on net for quality chances and gained zone time by executing in the faceoff circle. Shesterkin raked in 32 saves, went 0 for 2 on the power play and dropped down to a 26-14-8 record.
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Tuesday January 24th, 2023: Capitals late surge was cut short after suffering a 2-3 loss to the Avalanche. Capitals are tied with the Sabres for that 2nd wild card spot in the East and have lost their last two games. The Capitals through one scoreless period recorded 12 total shots while winning 60% of their faceoffs and turned it over just once. The Capitals generated zone chances by executing inside the faceoff circle and opened up shooting with good passing as it led to numerous scoring opportunities. They just couldn't squeeze the puck in between the pipes. Shifting in the 2nd period Washington would cut into the Av's lead after Mantha's shot attempt redirected the puck off Sheary's stick and i to the net, 1-2. The Caps concluded period 2 by putting 12 total shots on net and won 46% of their faceoffs with 1 turnover. The Caps had great puck placement in their zone and got traffic to fromt of the net to creat scoring opportunities. Washington moving forward has to execute better in the faceoff circle because they definitely took a dip. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Alex Ovechkin from inside the left circle delivered a slap shot goal, 2-3. The Capitals said good riddance to the 3rd period by pulling in 15 total shots and won 47% of their faceoffs with only 2 turns. Washington spaced the ice with quality passes and generated scoring chances by putting pucks on net. Capitals finished 0 for 2 on the power play, defense turned in 22 team hits and staggered down to a 25-19-6 record.
The Avalanche survive the Capitals after picking up a 3-2 win. Av's still leads in the Central Division and are arop a 6-Game win streak. The Av's in period 1 would strike first after Lehkonen buried a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Avalanche ended the first 20 minutes by reeling in 9 total shots and outscored Washington 1-0. Also got hit 11 times as it resulted in 4 turnovers. Colorado entered their zone on solid puck movement and crashed the nets hard to earn goal scoring opportunities. However, they repeatedly turned it over and performed poorly insode the faceoff circle. Then during the 2nd period Colorado would extend their lead after Cogliano zipped in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 2-0. Afterwards, Colorado would continue to increase the lead as Newhook blasted in a wrister, 3-1. Av's in the 2nd put 14 total shots on net while winning 53% of their faceoffs and outscored Washington 2-1 with no turnovers tallied. Avalanche did much better in the faceoff circle as it helped generate zone enteries and set set each other up with solid passes that led to quality chances. Also kept turnivers to a minimum. Now in the 3rd period Colorado secured 3 total shots on net and gave the puck away 3 times while getting outscored 1-0. The Av's had a horrible period after struggling to enter their zone due to Washington's strong center ice pressure and carelessly turned it over. When they did gain entry they would just miss the net. Colorado has their goalie to thank because he made critical saves late to keep the Caps from forcing OT. Av's utilized 18 hits, throughout the night they recorded 26 shots and boosted their record to 26-17-3.
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Monday January 23rd, 2023: Flames in Overtime knock off the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3. Flames are currently sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot in the West and riding two wins in a row. Flames in period 1 would strike first after Duehr buried a slap shot goal, thus gaining a 1-0 lead. Calgary through one put 18 total shots on net while winning 60% of their faceoffs and outscored Columbus 1-0. Including 5 turnovers. The Flames were able to generate zone chances by executing inside the faceoff cirlce and set each other up with good passes that led to quality scoring opportunities but need to limit mistakes moving forward. Defensively they've done a solid job of getting their sticks in the way to breakup pass attempts and to eliminate zone entries. During the 2nd period Calgary would extend their lead after Kadri zipped in a wrist shot goal, 2-0. Few possessions later and Calgary would regain their lead after Mangiapane delivered a wrister, 3-2. Calgary in two tallied 15 total shots in net and won 58% of their faceoffs. As well as turning it over twice. Flames opened up their shooting lanes with good passing and crashed the nets hard to earn goal scoring opportunities. They continued to execute insode the faceoff circle to generate zone entires and kept turnivers to a minimum. Transitioning into a scoreless 3rd period Calgary would record 13 total shots and got outscored 1-0. Flames had terrific puck placement in their zone and pressured the net for quality chances. They just couldn't put the puck in between the pipes. In the end, during Overtime Dube would fire in a game winning snap shot goal, 4-3. Flames in OT zipped in 4 total shots and won 57% of their while outscoring Columbus 1-0. Flames entered their zone with good passing and put pucks on net to generate scoring opportunities. Vladar secured 22 saves, won 57% of their faceoffs and improved to 23-16-9 record.
Gaudreau's return to Calgary gets spoiled and as the Blue Jackets fall 2-3 in Overtime against thr Flames. Jackets suffer 30th defeat of the year and are sitting in last place in the Metropolitan Division. During a scoreless 1st period Columbus recorded 6 total shots and won 40% of theor faceoffs while turning it over 7 times off the Flames 7 team takeaways. The Blue Jackets struggled inside the faceoff circle and spent most of this period clearing pucks after crossing center ice. They also have to limit careless turnovers. Then in the 2nd period a Tanev interference minor would put Columbus on a power play that ended with Marchenko burying a snap shot goal off a Gaudreau assist, 1-2. Columbus after that, would earn another power play as Kadri took a delay of game minor and Laine from inside the left circle sunk in a wrister, 2-2. Jackets capped off period 2 by reeling in 9 total shots and won 41% of their faceoffs with 3 turnovers added. Blue Jackets this time around picked up the pace by setting one another up with solid passes and got traffic towards the front of the net to create goal scoring chances. Also capitalized on their man advantage opportunities but struggle in the faceoff circle and can't keep turnovers low. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Boone Jenner four minutes in delivered a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Jackets in the 3rd pulled in 7 total shots and gave the puck away 3 times. Columbus in this period alone had poor zone entries due to Calgary's center ice pressure and turned it over a ton. Honestly they are lucky that this game headed to OT because those careless mistakes. Now in Overtime Columbus had issues gaining possession of the puck and were unable to enter their zone due that strong center ice pressure of the Flames. When they did enter their area they would just miss the net. Team turned it over 12 total times, Gaudreau earned a 2 assist night, utilized 11 hits and dropped down to a 14-30-3 record.
Monday January 23rd, 2023: Flames in Overtime knock off the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3. Flames are currently sitting in that 2nd place wild card spot in the West and riding two wins in a row. Flames in period 1 would strike first after Duehr buried a slap shot goal, thus gaining a 1-0 lead. Calgary through one put 18 total shots on net while winning 60% of their faceoffs and outscored Columbus 1-0. Including 5 turnovers. The Flames were able to generate zone chances by executing inside the faceoff cirlce and set each other up with good passes that led to quality scoring opportunities but need to limit mistakes moving forward. Defensively they've done a solid job of getting their sticks in the way to breakup pass attempts and to eliminate zone entries. During the 2nd period Calgary would extend their lead after Kadri zipped in a wrist shot goal, 2-0. Few possessions later and Calgary would regain their lead after Mangiapane delivered a wrister, 3-2. Calgary in two tallied 15 total shots in net and won 58% of their faceoffs. As well as turning it over twice. Flames opened up their shooting lanes with good passing and crashed the nets hard to earn goal scoring opportunities. They continued to execute insode the faceoff circle to generate zone entires and kept turnivers to a minimum. Transitioning into a scoreless 3rd period Calgary would record 13 total shots and got outscored 1-0. Flames had terrific puck placement in their zone and pressured the net for quality chances. They just couldn't put the puck in between the pipes. In the end, during Overtime Dube would fire in a game winning snap shot goal, 4-3. Flames in OT zipped in 4 total shots and won 57% of their while outscoring Columbus 1-0. Flames entered their zone with good passing and put pucks on net to generate scoring opportunities. Vladar secured 22 saves, won 57% of their faceoffs and improved to 23-16-9 record.
Gaudreau's return to Calgary gets spoiled and as the Blue Jackets fall 2-3 in Overtime against thr Flames. Jackets suffer 30th defeat of the year and are sitting in last place in the Metropolitan Division. During a scoreless 1st period Columbus recorded 6 total shots and won 40% of theor faceoffs while turning it over 7 times off the Flames 7 team takeaways. The Blue Jackets struggled inside the faceoff circle and spent most of this period clearing pucks after crossing center ice. They also have to limit careless turnovers. Then in the 2nd period a Tanev interference minor would put Columbus on a power play that ended with Marchenko burying a snap shot goal off a Gaudreau assist, 1-2. Columbus after that, would earn another power play as Kadri took a delay of game minor and Laine from inside the left circle sunk in a wrister, 2-2. Jackets capped off period 2 by reeling in 9 total shots and won 41% of their faceoffs with 3 turnovers added. Blue Jackets this time around picked up the pace by setting one another up with solid passes and got traffic towards the front of the net to create goal scoring chances. Also capitalized on their man advantage opportunities but struggle in the faceoff circle and can't keep turnovers low. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Boone Jenner four minutes in delivered a wrist shot goal, 3-3. Jackets in the 3rd pulled in 7 total shots and gave the puck away 3 times. Columbus in this period alone had poor zone entries due to Calgary's center ice pressure and turned it over a ton. Honestly they are lucky that this game headed to OT because those careless mistakes. Now in Overtime Columbus had issues gaining possession of the puck and were unable to enter their zone due that strong center ice pressure of the Flames. When they did enter their area they would just miss the net. Team turned it over 12 total times, Gaudreau earned a 2 assist night, utilized 11 hits and dropped down to a 14-30-3 record.
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INJURY UPDATE: Josh Norris expected to miss the entire season due to a nagging shoulder injury. For or Norris his shoulder injury is forcing him into surgery and don't forget he missed 38 total games this year with only 3 matchups played. The Senators are losing a player who can generate scoring chances from insode the circles or cuts to the paint. Norris in 2022-2023 has 2 goals, 1 assist and 3 points.
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OUT THE DOOR: Canucks fire Bruce Boudreau after just 1 NHL season. Now this firing is due to the lack of consistently winning and havent been to the Postseason since 2020. Just this year alone the Canucks in 46 games have lost 28 total. They currently stand at an 18-25-3 record and are sitting in 6th place in the West. However, to fill in for Bruce Boudreau they went on to hire TNT Analyst/former player Rick Tockett.
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Friday January 20th, 2023: Penguins joust the Senators by a blowout score of 4-1. Pens sit in 5th place in the Metropolitan Division and in ten games they are 4-5-1. In the 1st period a Hamonic gross misconduct would put Pittsburgh on a power play that ended with Rakell zipping in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. The Penguins after that, would extend their lead. Pens through one turned in 10 total shots and won 52% of their faceoffs. The Penguins dominated the faceoff circle which allowed them to generate zone chances and put pucks on net for numerous scoring opportunities. Then during the 2nd period Jake Guentzel off a Rust pass would bury a slap shot goal, thus going up 3-0. Pens through 40 minutes recorded 15 total shots while winning 64% of their faceoffs and turned it over 4 times. The Penguins in their zone had terrific puck placement and it helped create scoring chances towards the front of the net and were very much effective in the faceoff circle. However, they were slowed down due to poor puck protection. In conclusion, during the 3rd period . Pens finished the 3rd period by spotting in 18 total shots and trounced Ottawa 1-0 while winning 65%of their faceoffs. The Pens simply did their part as they executed inside the faceoff circle to generate zone opportunities and put pucks on net to create goal scoring chances. Pittsburgh fired 44 total shots on net, Jarrry finished with 44 saves and improved to a 23-15-7 record.
Senators fall short against the Penguins after going down 1-4. Ottawa falls to their 22nd defeat of the year and are two games beneath .500. Senators in one scoreless period recorded 10 shots and won 42% of their faceoffs while getting outscored 2-0. Ottawa's offense entered their zone on good puck movement and got traffic to the net to create goal scoring opportunities. Later on in the 2nd period Ottawa would inch a little bit closer after Brady Tkachuk buried a wrister but trailed 1-3. Senators in the 2nd fired 14 total shots on net and won 36% of their faceoffs. That also includes 1 turnover. Ottawa pushed the pace as they entered their zone on quality passes and crashed the nets hard to help create numerous scoring chances. Their one blunder has been their poor execution inside the faceoff cirlce. In the 3rd period Ottawa would record 21 total shots and won a poor 34% in the faceoff cirlce. The Senators were able to open up lanes on good passing and screened the goalie, in order to create scoring opportunities but executed horribly in faceoff situations. Senators exercised 45 total shots, defense blocked 14 pucks and staggered to a 20-22-3 record.
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Thursday January 19th, 2023: Ducks rally back to knock off the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3. Ducks pick up 13th win of the year and are 15 games under .500. The Ducks through one recorded 9 total shots while winning 57% of their faceoffs and got outscored 3-0. The Ducks generated their zone chances by executing well inside the faceoff circle and crashed the nets hard to create scoring opportunities. Along with playing a clean hockey game with rare turnovers involved. Then during the 2nd period Anaheim would chip into the Jackets lead after Henruque turned in a slap shot goal, 1-3. Couple of possessions later the Ducks would strike again after Fowler rifled in a snap shot goal of his own but trailed still 2-3. Thereafter, Anaheim would force a late tie as Beniot delivered a slapper, 3-3. Ducks capped off period 2 by putting 10 total shots on net while winning 61% of their faceoffs and outscored Columbus 3-0. The Ducks faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with quality passes that led to solid goal scoring opportunities. They remained turnover free as well. Transitioning into period 3 Trevor Zegras would extend the Ducks lead after firing in a wrist shot goal, 4-3. In conclusion, Anaheim woukd add the dagger after Max Jones reeled in a late slap shot goal, 5-3. Keep note that the Ducks had scored 5 unanswered goals after trailing by three earlier on. Ducks finalized the 3rd by rifling in 14 total shots and outscored the Jackets 2-0. Along with winning 52% of their faceoffs. The Ducks were able to generate zone chances off the faceoff while opening up shooting lanes with good passes and it allowed for numerous scoring opportunities. Ducks starting goaltender Stolarz had to be replaced after giving up 3 goals on 12 saves, finished 0 for 3 on the power play, backup Bobrovsky snagged 18 total saves and improved their record to 13-28-5.
Blue Jackets get shutout in their final 40 minutes and it led them to a disappointing 3-5 loss to the Ducks. Blue Jackets would score first in the 1st after Olivier buried a wrister, 1-0. Few possessions later and Jackets lead would increase once Roslovic sunk in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 2-0. Columbus after that, would continue their onslaught as Blankenburg blasted in a snap shot goal, 3-0. Blue Jackets ended the first 20 minutes by zipping in 15 total shots with 1 turnover added and won 42% of their faceoffs. Blue Jackets early entered the zone with ease and set each other up with nice passes that led to numerous scoring chances. Also did a great job of keeping their turnovers low. During the 2nd period Columbus would add 8 total shots and won 38% of their faceoffs with 1 giveaway tallied. The Blue Jackets from time to time struggled to gain zone entries due to the Ducks center ice pressure and performed poorly inside the faceoff circle. When they did enter that area that's where most of the damage was done as they got traffic to screen the goalie and put pucks on net to create scoring opportunities. Now in the 3rd period Columbus remained scoreless but that didn't stop them from putting 10 shots on net and won 47% of their faceoffs. Columbus in their zone had terrific puck placement and it helped create scoring chances towards the front of the net. Jackets went 0 for 1 on the man advantage, defense forced 20 team hits and staggered down to a 13-30-2 record.
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Wednesday January 18th, 2023: Bruins hold off the Kraken after picking up a 4-1 win. This moves Boston to 14-4-1 on the road and have won their past three games in a row. The Bruins in one scoreless period put 6 shots on net while winning 91% of their faceoffs and turned it over 4 times off the Isles 2 team takeaways. The Bruins executed well inside the faceoff circle but were struggling to enter their zone and couldn't find a hole behind Ullmark. Bruins also have to put more shots on net if they want to create scoring chances. Then eight minutes into the 2nd period Boston would force a tie after McAvoy off a Grezclyk pass would fire in a slap shot goal, 1-1. Boston after that, would take their first lead after Derek Forbort off a rebound tapped in a wrister, 2-1. Bruins in the 2nd recorded 9 total shots. The Bruins continued their faceoff dominance and had terrific puck placement in their zone to help create scoring opportunities. As for their defense they were able to limit most of New York's shot attempts due to blockers getting in the lanes. Now in the 3rd period an Aho tripping minor would put Boston on a power play that ended with Pastrnak delivering a cross ice feed to Marchand who sunk in a slap shot goal from inside the right circle, thus going up 3-1. In the end, Coyle's shot attempt redirected the puck off Frederic's stick and into the net, 4-1. Bruins in the 3rd period fired 9 shots in net and outscored New York 2-0 while winning 62% of their faceoffs. Offensively the Bruins opened up shooting lanes with good passing and it led to numerous scoring opportunities. They also continuted their excellence inside the faceoff circle as it helped generate zonce chances and capitalized well when on a power play. You have to credit the defense as well after shot blockers got into the Isles open lanes to disrupt scoring chances and Ullmark down the strech made quality saves. Ullmark earned 25 total saves, defense forced 24 team hits and moved their record to 35-5-4.
The Islanders were held to only one goal as they suffered a 1-4 loss against the Bruins. Isles are in 6th place in the Metropolitan Division and have lost their past three matchups in a row. In the 1st period Paraise off a Pageau assist would zip in an accurate slap shot goal from the point, 1-0. Isles through one recorded 9 total shots and won 8% of their faceoffs while outscoring Boston 1-0. Including 3 turnovers. The Isles entered their zone off good passes and kept possessions alive by winning puck battles along the walls as it led to quality scoring chances but moving forward they need to capitalize better in the faceoff circle and execute on the man advantage. Keep note that the Isles on the power play are 3 for 45 in their last 17 matchups. Defensively New York utilized terrific stick movement as their center ice pressure forced Boston to dump the puck or turn it over. During a scoreless 2nd New York reeled in 10 total on shots while winning 37% of their faeoffs and got outscored 2-0. The Islanders offense remain insufficient inside the faceoff circle but are generating zone chances on good puck movement and crashed the nets to earn goal scoring opportunities. However, the Isles continue to fail on the man advantage and is turning it over way to much. Transitioning into a scoreless 3rd period New York would rack up 7 total shots while winning 37% of their faceoffs and coughed the puck 5 times. The Isles in crunch time struggled to generate zone opportunities due to the Bruins center ice pressure and performed poorly on both the power play and inside the faceoff circle. That also includes careless turnovers. Varlamov rang in a 20 save night, defense forced 6 takeaways and dropped down to a 23-19-4 record.
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Tuesday January 17th, 2023: The Kraken suffer a disappointing 2-5 loss when going against the Oilers. Kraken drop to theor 14th defeat of the year and are in 2nd place in the Pacific Division. In the 1st period a Ceci tripping minor would put Seattle on a power play that ended with an Ebele wrist shot goal, 1-0. Kraken in one recorded 7 total shots with 5 turnivers added and won 61% of their faceoffs. The Kraken domianted the faceoff circle and capitalized on the man advantage but they were forced to dump the puck due to Edmonton's center ice pressure and turned it over a bit to much. When they did enter their zone they would get traffic to the net for quality chances. During a scoreless 2nd period Seattle reeled in 14 total shots while winning 43% of their faceoffs and got outscored 2-0 with 3 turnovers. The Kraken created zone chances off good puck movement and crashed the nets hard in order to create goal scoring opportunities but from time to time they struggled in the netural zone due to Edmonton's good stick play and turned it over to much. Kraken also needs to execute better in the faceoff circle and have to find ways to generate odd man rushes. A period later the Kraken would inch closer to Edmonton's lead after Vince Dunn in 22 seconds sunk in a slap shot goal, 2-3. Kraken sealed off the 3rd by putting . The Kraken in their zone had solid puck placement and did a nice job of screening the goalie as it led to quality scoring chances but were slowed down by turning the puck over and couldn't avoid the big hits. Seattle blocked 13 shots, scored the only games power play and fell to a 26-14-4 record.
Oilers find a way to vlast past the Kraken by securing a 5-2 Victory. Oilers earn 4th win on a row and are sitting 4th place in the Pacific. The Oilers would respond with a score of their own midway into the 1st period after McDavid buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Edmonton through one put 13 total shots on net while winning 46% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away only twice. The Oilers spaced the ice with good passes and it helped their goal scorers put pucks on net for quality scoring chances. They've also generated zone entries by winning inside the faceoff circle and on the power play they were able to capitalize early. Then during the 2nd period Edmonton to extend their lead after Derek Ryan blasted in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later Foegele would deliver a backhanded goal and it gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead. Oilers in the 2nd period racked up 9 total shots and won 56% of their faceoffs with 4 turnovers tallied. The Oilers offense used solid faceoff execution to generate most of their zone chances and set each other up with quality passes that led to scoring opportunities but moving forward they need to limit their mistakes. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Zach Hyman delivered a wrister and set Edmonton up with a 4-2 lead. Couple possessions later and the Oilers lead would increase after McLeod fired in a wrist shot goal, 5-2. Edmonton in the 3rd pulled in 11 total shots and outscored Seattle 2-1. Oilers skated at much faster pace as they put pucks on net to force scoring chances and executed well inside the faceoff circle to help generate zone opportunities. Oilers won 50% of their faceoffs, blocked 14 shots and improved to a 25-18-3 record.
Tuesday January 17th, 2023: The Kraken suffer a disappointing 2-5 loss when going against the Oilers. Kraken drop to theor 14th defeat of the year and are in 2nd place in the Pacific Division. In the 1st period a Ceci tripping minor would put Seattle on a power play that ended with an Ebele wrist shot goal, 1-0. Kraken in one recorded 7 total shots with 5 turnivers added and won 61% of their faceoffs. The Kraken domianted the faceoff circle and capitalized on the man advantage but they were forced to dump the puck due to Edmonton's center ice pressure and turned it over a bit to much. When they did enter their zone they would get traffic to the net for quality chances. During a scoreless 2nd period Seattle reeled in 14 total shots while winning 43% of their faceoffs and got outscored 2-0 with 3 turnovers. The Kraken created zone chances off good puck movement and crashed the nets hard in order to create goal scoring opportunities but from time to time they struggled in the netural zone due to Edmonton's good stick play and turned it over to much. Kraken also needs to execute better in the faceoff circle and have to find ways to generate odd man rushes. A period later the Kraken would inch closer to Edmonton's lead after Vince Dunn in 22 seconds sunk in a slap shot goal, 2-3. Kraken sealed off the 3rd by putting . The Kraken in their zone had solid puck placement and did a nice job of screening the goalie as it led to quality scoring chances but were slowed down by turning the puck over and couldn't avoid the big hits. Seattle blocked 13 shots, scored the only games power play and fell to a 26-14-4 record.
Oilers find a way to vlast past the Kraken by securing a 5-2 Victory. Oilers earn 4th win on a row and are sitting 4th place in the Pacific. The Oilers would respond with a score of their own midway into the 1st period after McDavid buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Edmonton through one put 13 total shots on net while winning 46% of their faceoffs and gave the puck away only twice. The Oilers spaced the ice with good passes and it helped their goal scorers put pucks on net for quality scoring chances. They've also generated zone entries by winning inside the faceoff circle and on the power play they were able to capitalize early. Then during the 2nd period Edmonton to extend their lead after Derek Ryan blasted in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 2-1. Few possessions later Foegele would deliver a backhanded goal and it gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead. Oilers in the 2nd period racked up 9 total shots and won 56% of their faceoffs with 4 turnovers tallied. The Oilers offense used solid faceoff execution to generate most of their zone chances and set each other up with quality passes that led to scoring opportunities but moving forward they need to limit their mistakes. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Zach Hyman delivered a wrister and set Edmonton up with a 4-2 lead. Couple possessions later and the Oilers lead would increase after McLeod fired in a wrist shot goal, 5-2. Edmonton in the 3rd pulled in 11 total shots and outscored Seattle 2-1. Oilers skated at much faster pace as they put pucks on net to force scoring chances and executed well inside the faceoff circle to help generate zone opportunities. Oilers won 50% of their faceoffs, blocked 14 shots and improved to a 25-18-3 record.
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Wednesday January 11th, 2023: Kings find a way to hold off the Sharks 4-3 in last night's outing. Kings stand in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and are riding a 3-Game win streak. The Kings in the 1st period would strike first after Adrian Kempe zipped in a wrist shot goal, 1-0. Kings in one recorded 20 total shots and won 72% of their faceoffs with only 2 turnovers. LA's faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that led to solid goal scoring opportunities. Also had great puck security. During the 2nd period Anderson's shot attempt redirected the puck off Byfield's stick and into the net, 2-1. LA wrapped up the games first 40 minutes by recording 8 total shots with 4 turnovers added and won 51% of their faceoffs. The Kings were able to open up shooting lanes with good puck movement and got traffic to the front of net as it led to quality goal scoring chances but moving forward they need to limit mistakes. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where Roy's shot attempt would redirect the puck off Vilardi's stick and into the net, 3-2. Few possessions later and the Kings would add the dagger thanks to Drew Doughty rifling in a wrist shot goal, 4-2. Kings concluded the 3rd by recording 8 total shots and matched the Sharks for 2 goals each. The Kings in their zone positioned themselves well to receive quality passes and put pucks on net to create scoring chances. That also includes great puck protection as they turned it over only once. Keep note that most of LA's scoring opportunities came from inside the slot. Kings defense turned in 25 blocked shots, Copley ended with 27 saves and improved to a 25-14-6 record.
Sharks falter to the Kings after going down 3-4. This defeats sends San Jose to their 22nd loss of the year and are 3-5-2 in ten games. Sharks through one scoreless period picked up 8 total shots while winning 27% of their faceoffs and got outscored 1-0. Offensively San Jose gained quality zone chances off good passes and it created for scoring opportunities. However, San Jose needs to execute better inside the faceoff circle. Then early in period 2 San Jose would force a tie after Bonino fired in a backhanded goal, 1-1. Sharks tacked on 11 total shots while winning 48% of their faceoffs and turned the puck over twice. The Sharks offense skated much faster as they got the puck deep into their zone and put shots on net to create scoring opportunities. Sharks also managed to execute better when inside the faceoff circle. Now in the 3rd period a Sean Walker hooking minor would give San Jose a power play and it ended with Timo Meier blasting in a snap shot goal from inside the slot, 2-2. San Jose after that, would inch within one as Barbanov ripped in a wrister, 3-4. This would unfortunately be their only goal moving forward. San Jose ended the 3rd by putting 13 total shots on net and won 52% of their faceoffs. The Sharks generated zone chances by executing well inside the faceoff circle and crashed the net hard to create scoring opportunities. Sharks defense utilized 13 blocked shots, Reimer secured 33 saves and dropped down to a 13-22-8 record.
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Tuesday January 10th, 2023: Avalanche falls to the Panthers after suffering a tough 4-5 one goal loss. Av's are in 6th place in the Central Division and are four above .500. Coorado in the 1st would chip into the Panthers lead after Cogliano knocked in a wrister, 1-3. Av's in one put 13 total shots on net and won 40% of their faceoffs with 6 turnovers added as a result of the Panthers 4 team takeaways. Colorado were gaining quality zone chances off terrific puck movement and put shot on net to create scoring opportunities but need to clean up their early mistakes and have to execute better in the faceoff circle. During a scoreless 2nd period Colorado reeled in 4 total shots while winning 41% of their faceoffs and gave the puck up 3 times. The Avalanche's offense struggled to gain zone entries due to Florida's center ice pressure and performed poorly inside the faceoff circle with a ton of turnovers. When they did enter their area they would just miss the net. Entering the 3rd period Rantanen would fire in a wrist shot goal off a Compher and Hunt pass, 2-4. Couple possessions later Colorado would inch within one after MacKinnon secured a wrap around goal, 3-4. The Av's scored two goals in 20 seconds. Thereafter, Colorado would force a tie thanks to Compher reeling in a wrist shot goal, 4-4. Colorado in the 3rd period hauled in 14 total shots while getting outscoring Florida 3-1 and won 44% of their faceoffs. The Avalanche in their zone had great puck placement and got traffic to front of the net for quality scoring chances but still struggled in the faceoff circle. Av's secured 22 team hits, went 0 for 3 on the power play and slipped down to a 20-16-3 record.
Panthers hold off a surging a Avalanche team and secure a 5-4 Victory. This moved Florida back to .500 and are 4-6-0 through ten games. Panthers in period 1 would score first after Barkov zipped in a backhanded goal, 1-0. Panthers after that, would extend their lead after Montour fired in a snap shot goal, thus going up 2-0. Few possessions later a Lehkonen hooking minor would allow Bennett to ring in a wrister, 3-0. Panthers through one recorded 12 total shots while outscoring Colorado 3-0 and won 59% of their faceoffs but turned it over 4 times off the defense forcing 5 hits. The Panthers were able to generate zone chances off quality faceoff wins and set each other up with good passes that led to solid goal scoring opportunities but turned it over a bit to much and needs to avoid the big hits. Then in the late stages of the 2nd period Mathew Tkachuk would fire in a close range wrister and put his team up 4-1. Florida sealed off the 2nd by recording 17 total shots with 2 turnovers tallied and won 58% of their faceoffs. Offensively Florida continues to dominate the faceoff circle as it creates for easy zone entries and were able to put pucks on net to earn quality scoring chances. They also had great puck rotation which helped open up their lanes. In the end, during the latter parts of the 3rd period Florida would on a power play after a Rantanen interference minor and it gave Tkachuk a chance to zip in game clinching wrister, 5-4. Florida consealed the 3rd period by putting 8 total shots on net and won 55% of their faceoffs while turning it over just once. The Panthers faceoff domiantion allowed for easy zone chances and did a solid job of screening the goalie in order to create scoring opportunities towards the net. Also capitalized well when provided with a power play. Panthers finished 2 for 2 on the man advantage, reeled in 29 team hits and improved to a 19-19-4 record.
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Friday January 6th, 2023: The Ducks rally from a two goal deficit after knocking off the Sharks in Overtime 5-4. Ducks snag their 12th win of the year and are atop two victories in a row. The Ducks in period 1 would chip into the Sharks lead after Zegres rifled in a wrist shot goal, 1-2. Few possessions later and the Ducks would find themselves in a tie after McTavish's shot attempt redirected the puck off Strome's stick and into the net, 2-2. Anaheim capped off the 1st by recording 13 total shots and won 64% of their faceoffs with 3 turnovers added. The Ducks offense generated most of their zone chances by executing inside the faveoff circle and set each other up with good passes that allowed to quakity goal scoring opportunities. However, they need to limit turnivers and try to stay away from the big hits. Later on in the 2nd period Silfverberg's shot attempt would redirect the puck off McTavish's stick and into the net, 3-4. Ducks wrapped up the 2nd by putting 9 total shots on net with 2 turnovers and won 60% of their faceoffs. Anaheim's faceoff domination allowed for easy zone entries and set one another up with good passes that ked to solid goal scoring opportunities. They had much better puck protection as well. We now turn our attentions to the 3rd period, where McTavish buried a wrist shot goal and helped the Ducks force Overtime. The Ducks through three fired in 9 total shots and won 63% of their faceoffs with 3 turnovers tallied. The Ducks created scoring chances by crashing the net hard and opened up shooting lanes with good passes but were a bit careless with the puck. In the end, during OT Klingberg would bury a game winning wrister, 5-4. Ducks finished OT by placing 1 shot on net with 62% of their faceoffs being won and outscored San Jose 1-0. The Ducks entered their zone with ease due to their solid faceoff wins and pressured the net for a goal scoring chance. Ducks recorded 18 hits, Stolarz tacked in 37 saves and they improve to a 12-24-4 record.
Sharks can't hold on to their early lead and it led them to a difficult 4-5 Overtime loss to the Ducks. The Sharks are 3-4-3 in ten games and drop down to their 20th loss of the season. The Sharks 38 seconds into the 1st period would score first after Barbanov's shot attempt redirected the puck off Nieto's stick and into the net, 1-0. San Jose after that, would extend their lead after Karlsson's shot attempt would redirect the puck off Lorents stick and into the net, thus going up 2-0. San Jose through one fired 13 pucks on net while winning 35% of their faceoffs and turned it over 3 times. The Sharks gained quality zone entries off great puck movement and put shots on net to create scoring opportunities but performed poorly inside faceoff the circle. Then during the midway point of the 2nd period Lebanc would fire in a wrist shot goal, 3-2. Thereafter, the Sharks woukd push their lead after Lebanc zipped in a slap shot goal, 4-3. This would be Levanc's 2nd score of the night. Sharks ended the 2nd put 20 shots on net and turned it over just twice. San Jose went rapid by this point in time as they had great puck placement in their zone and pressured the net to create goal scoring chances. It's just unfortunate that San Jose continues to struggle in the faceoff circle. Now in a scoreless 3rd period the Sharks recorded 8 total shots and won 36% of their faceoffs. That also includes just 2 turnovers. San Jose on good puck rotation were able to generate easy zone entries and it created for quakity scoring opportunities. They rarely turned it over as well. In Overtime San Jose added 0 shots on goal and won 37% of their faceoffs. The Sharks were flat in OT as they struggled to score and had poor execution inside the faceoff circle. Sharks went 0 for 2 on the power play, team dished in 21 hits and staggered down to a 12-20-8 record.
Wednesday January 4th, 2023: Vanecek and the Devils handle the Red Wings after picking up a 5-1 win. New Jersey secures 24th Victory of the year and are back in the win column. Devils through one put 6 total shots on net with 3 turnovers added due to the Red Wings 6 hits and won 31% of their faceoffs. Devils had great puck placement in their zone and crashed the net hard to create scoring opportunities but couldn't squeeze the puck into the net and from time to time they were turning it over off Detroit's physical pressure. Moving forward they have execute better in the faceoff circle and avoid the hits because when they can do that the less turnovers will happen. Then during the 2nd period New Jersey were on a power play due to a Chariot tripping minor and it gave Dougie Hamilton a chance to ring in a slap shot goal, 1-0. Afterwards, New Jersey would extend their lead on yet another power play after Hamilton's shot attempt redirected the puck off Hischier's stick and into the net, 2-0. Devils through two fired in 9 total shots with 1 turnover tallied and were 2 for 2 on the power play. Also outscored Detroit 1-0. The Devils offense skated quickly into their zone and created open space with good passes as it allowed for solid goal scoring opportunities. New Jersey also capitalized well on the man advantage. Now in the 3rd period McLeod would recover a loose rebound and zipped in a wrister, thus gaining a 3-0 lead. Couple of a possessions later Hollz would fire in a wrist shot goal and it gave e the Devils a 4-0 advantage. In the end, Jack Hughes would put the Red Wings out of their misery after tapping in a close range wrister, 5-0. Devils capped off period 3 by putting 8 shots on net with no turnovers tallied and outscored the Red Wings 3-1. New Jersey simply opened up lanes with quakity passes and rifled pucks on net to create scoring chances. You also have their goaltender Vitek Vanecek to thank because he made a ton of solid saves and for most part kept the Red Wings off the board. Vanecek turned in 32 saves, defense used 17 team hits and improved to a 24-11-3 record.
The Red Wings get dealt a 1-5 loss when going against the Devils. Red Wings are three games under .500 and are on top of a two game losing streak. Detroit in one scoreless period tacked on 9 total shots and won 64% of their faceoffs with 1 turnover. The Red Wings offense created zone chances with soid puck movement and it led solid scoring opportunities but like New Jersey they also struggled to record a goal. Keep in mind they dominated the faceoff circle as well. Defensively they utilized good stick play to disrupt shooting attempts and eliminated most of their zone entries. During the 2nd period Detroit recorded 11 total shots while winning 60% of theor faceoffs and turned the puck over 0 times. The Red Wings are still executing inside the faceoff circle and were putting pucks on net to create scoring chances but haven't figured out how to score yet. In the 3rd period the Red Wings were on a power play off a Smith hooking minor and Larkin's shot attempt redirected the puck off Rsymond's stick and into the net but trailed 1-5. Red Wings in the 3rd rifled in 12 total shots with 0 turnovers and won 60% of their faceoff matchups. Detroit did a nice job of delivering passes from the D zone to their blue line and it created for scoring opportunities. The chances were there all period long but they couldn't capitalize until it was to late. They also dominated the faceoff circle from start to finish and had great puck protection. Red Wings were penalized 6 times, defense blocked 13 shots and dropped down to a 16-13-7 record.
In courtesy of ClutchPoints
Wednesday December 21st, 2022: Stars get routed in the final period as it led them to a disappointing 3-6 loss to the Oilers. This drops Dallas to their ninth defeat of the year and are Roope Hintz midway into the 1st would fire in a heavy slap shot goal, 1-0. Stars concided the 1st by securing 11 total shots and won 55% of their faceoffs with 1 turnover added. Dallas generated most of theor offense by executing inside the faceoff circle and it led to easy zone entries where they were able to put an abundance of pucks on net for quality goal scoring opportunities. Also did a great job of keeping their turnovers to a minimum. Then during the 2nd period Dallas would the break the tie after Johnston rang in a wrist shot goal, 2-1. This score was 27 seconds in. Dallas after that, on the power play would even this bout late after a Foegele interference minor gave Seguin a chance to zing in a wrister, 3-3. Stars through forty minutes reeled in 11 total shots with 4 turnivers added and won 61% of their faceoffs. Dallas opened up lanes with nice passes and crashed the net hard for huge goal scoring opportunities. They were also very effective in the faceoffs. However, the Stars need to clean up their turnovers and can't afford to go down a man because as you saw it led to score. Do those two things and they can win this 3rd period. Now in a scoreless 3rd period Dallas racked up 6 total shots with 59% of theor faceoffs being won and coughed the puck up 3 times. Unfortunately, for the Stars they struggled to gain zone entries due to dumping the puck or turning it over. When they did enter their zone it would be off solid faceoff wins but missed the net a bunch. Oettinger turned in 28 saves, went 1 for 4 on the power play and fell to a 19-9-6 record.
Janmark nets a two goal night after securing a empty net goal late in the 3rd and it sent the Oilers to a 6-3 Victory. Oilers would tie this matchup in the 1st after Janmark buried a wrist shot goal, 1-1. Oilers secured 13 total shots with 1 giveaway and won 45% of their faceoffs. Edmonton spaced the ice out with good passes and capitalized inside the faceoff circle to generate zone chances and that led to quakity scoring opportunities. Like Dallas they also did a nice job of keeping their turnover rate low. During the 2nd period Edmonton would be on the power play off a Seguin hooking minor and it allowed for Hyman to zip in a snap shot goal, 2-2. Few possessions later the Oilers woukd take their first lead after Ryan Nugent Hopkins fired in a wrist shot goal, thus going up 3-2. Oilers capped off period 2 by recording 11 total shots but won 39% of theor faceoffs and turned it iver 5 times. Oilers continued to execute in the faceoff circle and had good puck placement in their zone to setup scoring chances but turned it over a bit to much. Edmonton also matched Dallas on the man advantage. They too need to stay out the penalty box going forward. Heading into period 3 Foegele would bury a slap shot goal to put Edmonton up 4-3. Couple puck possessions later the Oilers would add the putaway score after McDavid sunk in an empty net goal, 5-3. Oilers outscore the Stars 3-0 while adding 9 total shots and won 40% of their faceoffs. Edmonton got traffic to the net for goal scoring chances and set one another up with quality passes while executing inside the faceoff circle to create zone opportunities. Oilers finished 1 for 4 on the man advantage, Skinner utilized a 24 save night and improved to an 18-14-2 record.
Great job Dre.
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