The Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Mammoth faced off at the United Center for their first meeting of the season. This match was big for both sides. As division rivals, the Blackhawks were looking for their first win of the season after starting 0-2-1. Meanwhile, the Mammoth looked to maintain their winning streak against their division […]
For the sixth time in franchise history, the Philadelphia Flyers began their home stretch of a season by hosting the Florida Panthers. It’s safe to say the challenge in those first five games wasn’t as great as it was Monday night, considering Florida’s status as two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, an unerring 3-0-0 record entering […]
The St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks faced off on Canadian Thanksgiving for the third game of the season for both teams. Both teams entered the game 1-1-0, looking to get over .500. The Canucks looked to bounce back after a poor performance against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, and the Blues looked to continue […]
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk left Monday’s game against the Nashville Predators midway through the third period with what looks like such as a wrist injury. Although he returned temporarily in Monday’s 4-1 defeat, he was unable to finish the match and sat out the final nine minutes, raising concerns about a possible hand or […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets had their home opener Monday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,627 at Nationwide Arena. Although they played well at points, their special teams ultimately let them down. Dawson Mercer scored two goals, including an empty-netter that proved to be the winning goal. Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom combined […]
The New Jersey Devils headed to Columbus on Monday hoping to silence the cannon and return home with a second consecutive victory. They did so with courage, edge of the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2. Related: Blue Jackets failed on special teams in 3-2 loss to Devils Trend ‘following’ Last season, the […]
The New Jersey Devils received some unfortunate news Monday night when starting goaltender Jake Allen – who had been excellent in the first forty minutes – did not return on the ice for the start of the third period. Jacob Markstrom stepped in and took over the goal. Allen was a standout, making key saves […]
Jack Roslovic’s late-summer signing with the Edmonton Oilers continues to generate intrigue, not only because of its value, but also its built-in flexibility. As reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman the 32 thoughts podcast (October 13), the forward’s one-year, $1.5 million contract contains a unique clause that could shape his near-term future in Edmonton. “November 1… […]
With the Chicago Blackhawks furthering the rise of Frank Nazar, it’s natural for Montreal Canadiens fans to have buyer’s remorse over Kirby Dach, especially since the two teams just faced off (albeit more than three years after the Habs used the former’s draft rights to acquire Dach). If it’s any consolation, though, there are no […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ early struggles continued Monday afternoon with a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. With the season now at 1-2, it was the second loss in a row against Detroit. The Red Wings’ Mason Appleton buried the game winner with just 45 seconds left in regulation time. After […]