Eleven games on today, beginning with...
The Buffalo Sabres hosting the Vancouver Canucks in one of two matinees. Ryan Miller faces his former team and Linus Ullmark in goal. Buffalo got going in the second period on a Jamie McGinn goal, his third of the season, assisted by Mark Pysyk and Jack Eichel. The Sabres added on with a Rasmus Ristolainen power play goal, his second of the year, powered by Eichel and Brian Gionta. Vancouver got on the board with a Henrik Sedin goal, his third of the season, via Daniel Sedin and Ben Hutton. The Canucks tied it on a third period Chris Higgins goal, going in unassisted. Buffalo won 3-2 with a late Ristolainen goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis. The three stars went to Ristolainen, Eichel, and Ullmark (35 for 37 in saves).
Out west, the Los Angeles Kings welcome the Florida Panthers. Roberto Luongo and Jonathan Quick protect the nets. Florida was first to score in the first period on a Nick Bjugstad goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Jonathan Huberdeau. Los Angeles tied it on a Jeff Carter goal, his seventh of the year, guided in by Tyler Toffoli and Derek Forbort in the second period. The Kings took the lead on a Drew Doughty power play goal, powered by Jake Muzzin and Toffoli. Los Angeles added on with an Anze Kopitar goal, his fifth of the season, fueled by Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson. The Kings extended the lead in the third period with a Milan Lucic goal, his third of the year, assisted by Carter. This made it 4-1, with the three stars going to Carter, Doughty, and Toffoli.
At the usual time, the Carolina Hurricanes bring in the Ottawa Senators. Andrew Hammond and Cam Ward are in goal. Carolina dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Justin Faulk power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Victor Rask. Ottawa tied it on an Alex Chiasson goal, his second of the year, coming off of Patrick Wiercioch and Mark Stone on the power play. The Senators took the lead on a Chris Wideman goal, fueled by Mika Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan. The Hurricanes tied it in the third period as Jeff Skinner scored his third of the season, thanks to Eric Staal and Jordan Staal. Carolina won in overtime by a 3-2 score on a Jordan Staal goal, his third of the year, via Justin Faulk and Eric Staal. The three stars belonged to Jordan Staal, Eric Staal, and Faulk.
Up in Montreal, the Canadiens host the Boston Bruins. Jonas Gustavsson and Mike Condon are the backups in goal. Boston struck first in the first period on a Loui Eriksson power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Patrice Bergeron and Ryan Spooner. Montreal tied it on a Tomas Plekanec power play goal in the second period, his seventh of the year, assisted by Brendan Gallagher and P.K. Subban. The Bruins retook the lead on a Frank Vatrano goal, passed from Colin Miller. The Canadiens retied it in the third period on a Lars Eller goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Alex Galchenyuk and Devante Smith-Pelly. Montreal took the lead on a David Desharnais power play goal, his fifth of the year, made possible by Galchenyuk and Andrei Markov. The Canadiens ended it at 4-2 with a Max Pacioretty empty net goal, his eighth of the campaign, set up by Gallagher. The three stars went to Galchenyuk, Gallagher, and Desharnais.
Back stateside, the Washington Capitals welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. James Reimer and Braden Holtby draw the starts. Toronto led off in the first period on a Daniel Winnik goal, his second of the season, fueled by Morgan Rielly. Washington tied it in the second period as Alex Ovechkin scored his eighth of the year, a power play goal made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom. The Maple Leafs gained the lead in the third period on a James van Riemsdyk power play goal, his fifth of the season, via Joffrey Lupul and Rielly. Washington retied it on a Backstrom goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie. The tie went to a shootout, where Ovechkin's lone tally sealed a 3-2 Washington win. The three stars were Backstrom, Ovechkin, and Rielly.
Northwest to Winnipeg, where the Jets bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Michal Neuvirth and Ondrej Pavelec are the mediocre goalies. Philadelphia began in the first period on a power play goal by Brayden Schenn, his fifth of the season, made possible by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers added on in the third period as Wayne Simmonds scored a power play goal, his second of the year, fueled by Giroux and Mark Streit. Philadelphia iced it at 3-0 with an empty net Matt Read goal, his third of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars were Neuvirth (28 save shutout), Giroux, and Schenn.
South to Nashville, where the Predators host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. St. Louis opened in the first period on a Colton Parayko power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Troy Brouwer and Scott Gomez. The Blues added on in the third period with an Alex Pietrangelo power play goal, via Alexander Steen and Gomez. St. Louis extended the lead as Scottie Upshall scored his third of the year, an unassisted goal. The Blues padded the lead with a Steen goal, his eighth of the campaign, with a lone assist from Vladimir Tarasenko. The final held at 4-0, with the three stars being Allen (45 save shutout), Steen, and Gomez.
North again to Minnesota, where the Wild welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop and Devan Dubnyk are in the blue paint. Minnesota drew first blood in the second period on a Jared Spurgeon goal, his second of the season, guided in by Charlie Coyle and Jason Pominville. This was the only goal of the game, with the final at 1-0 for the Wild. The three stars were awarded to Dubnyk (31 save shutout), Spurgeon, and Bishop (24 for 25 in saves).
Southwest to Arizona, where the Coyotes bring in the New York Rangers. Antti Raanta and Mike Smith are set to start in goal. New York started in the first period on a Jesper Fast goal, his second of the season, via Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on in the second period as J.T. Miller scored his second of the year, thanks to Chris Kreider and Dan Boyle. New York extended the lead with a Kreider goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Derek Stepan. Anders Lindback relieved Smith. The Rangers padded the lead on a Kevin Hayes power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Keith Yandle and Oscar Lindberg. Arizona got on the board in the third period on a Shane Doan power play goal, his third of the campaign, with helpers provided by Kyle Chipchura and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars going to Kreider, Raanta (39 for 40 in saves), and Miller.
Back north to Calgary, where the Flames welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Karri Ramo are between the pipes. Calgary led off in the first period on a Joe Colborne goal, his third of the season, via Sam Bennett and Mikael Backlund. Pittsburgh tied it with a Phil Kessel goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone assist by Evgeni Malkin. The Flames took the lead back on a Johnny Gaudreau power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Sean Monahan and Backlund. Calgary added on with a Bennett goal, his third of the year, coming off of Michael Frolik and Backlund, the latter getting a sock trick. The Flames extended the lead in the second period as Monahan scored his third of the season, courtesy of Gaudreau and Dougie Hamilton. The Penguins got one back with a Nick Bonino power play goal, his third of the year, assisted by David Perron and Ian Cole. Calgary finished it at 5-2 with a third period empty net goal by Gaudreau, his second of the game and fourth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars belonged to Backlund, Bennett, and Gaudreau, while Monahan gets an honorable mention.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks bring in the Anaheim Ducks. Anton Khudobin and Martin Jones are the goalies. Anaheim began in the first period on a Corey Perry goal, his second of the season, made possible by Ryan Getzlaf and Patrick Maroon. This held up for a 1-0 win, with the three stars going to Khudobin (31 save shutout), Perry, and Jones (16 for 17 in saves).
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