Since the schedule is calming down early this week, and we have an NHL gap as well on Halloween, October 31, we'll put the next three KHL games in one post. We begin with...
Admiral Vladivostok hosting Kunlun Red Star Beijing. Andrei Makarov and Ivan Nalimov are in the blue paint. Beijing opened in the first period with a Chad Rau goal, passed from Sean Collins. Vladivostok tied it with a Sergei Ilyin goal, courtesy of James Wright. Kunlun Red Star gained the lead with a Tuukka Mantyla goal, coming off of Rau and Collins. Beijing added on with a Damien Fleury goal, assisted by Oleg Yashin and Vadim Pereskokov. Igor Bobkov replaced Nalimov at the start of the second period. Admiral got one back in the third period on a Wright goal, made possible by Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. The game ended at 3-2 for Kunlun Red Star, with the three stars going to Rau, Wright, and Collins.
Across Russia in Cherepovets, Severstal welcomes Medvescak Zagreb. Drew MacIntyre and Jakub Kovar are the masked men. Cherepovets started in the first period with a Daniil Vovchenko power play goal, powered by Yury Trubachyov and Alexander Yevseyenkov. Severstal added on with a Dmitry Kagarlitsky goal, via Pavel Chernov. Cherepovets extended the lead in the second period as Yevseyenkov scored, thanks to Trubachyov and Maxim Trunyov. Severstal padded the lead on a Ruslan Karlin goal, coming off of Sergei Monakhov and Adam Masuhr. Sergei Gaiduchenko replaced MacIntyre in goal. Cherepovets kept going with a Denis Yezhov goal, guided in by Vovchenko and Trubachyov, the latter earning a sock trick. Zagreb got on the board with a Colby Genoway goal, helped along by Edwin Hedberg. Medvescak got closer with a Lukas Lessio goal, fueled by Thomas Larkin and Brandon McMillan. Zagreb chipped away at the deficit with a Hedberg goal, made possible by Francis Pare and Blake Parlett. Severstal countered with a Monakhov goal, assisted by Igor Magogin. Cherepovets iced it at 7-3 with a Chernov empty net goal, set up by Kagarlitsky and Vojtech Polak. The three stars were given to Vovchenko, Trubachyov, and Kagarlitsky, while Yevseyenkov, Chernov, Monakhov, and Hedberg get the honorable mentions.
Finally, Dinamo Riga brings in Dinamo Minsk on Tuesday. Ben Scrivens and Jakub Sedlacek are the goalies. Minsk struck first in the first period with an Alexander Materukhin power play goal, powered by Rob Klinkhammer and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Riga tied it on a Miks Indrasis power play goal, passed from Oskars Cibulskis and Mikelis Redlihs. Riga took the lead with a Maris Bicevskis goal, assisted by Guntis Galvins. Minsk retied it in the third period on a Klinkhammer goal, made possible by Sergei Kostitsyn. Minsk took the lead on a Kostitsyn goal, helped along by Matt Ellison and Klinkhammer. Riga retied it with another Indrasis goal, via Krisjanis Redlihs and Mikelis Redlihs. Riga pulled ahead with a Gints Meija goal, courtesy of Galvins and Indrasis. This stood for a 4-3 win, with the three stars going to Indrasis, Galvins, and Mikelis Redlihs, while Klinkhammer and Kostitsyn get the honorable mentions.
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NHL 2016/17 - Day 19
Eight games on for today in an unusually busy Sunday for the NHL. We begin with the first of four somewhat early games, as...
The Winnipeg Jets host the Buffalo Sabres. Robin Lehner and Michael Hutchinson are in goal. Buffalo opened in the first period with a Kyle Okposo goal, his third of the season, assisted by Zemgus Girgensons and Jake McCabe. The Sabres added on with a Brian Gionta goal, his third of the year, going in unassisted. Buffalo extended the lead in the second period as Okposo scored his second of the game and fourth of the season, with the help of Ryan O'Reilly and Cody Franson. Connor Hellebuyck replaced Hutchinson in goal. Winnipeg got on the board in the third period with a Nikolaj Ehlers goal, his second of the year, coming off of Blake Wheeler and Dustin Byfuglien. The game ended 3-1, with the three stars going to Okposo, Lehner (37 for 38 in saves), and Gionta.
In Detroit, the Red Wings welcome the Florida Panthers. James Reimer and Petr Mrazek are in the creases. Florida started in the first period with a Colton Sceviour goal, his third of the season, assisted by Vincent Trocheck and Jason Demers on the power play. The Panthers added on with another Sceviour goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, helped along by Keith Yandle and Reilly Smith. Florida extended the lead as Jonathan Marchessault scored his sixth of the season, thanks to Denis Malgin and Kyle Rau. Detroit got on the board in the second period with a Dylan Larkin power play goal, his third of the year, powered by Brendan Smith and Frans Nielsen. The Panthers shot back with a Trocheck goal, his fourth of the season, with assists by Sceviour and Alex Petrovic. Jimmy Howard replaced Mrazek in goal. Florida padded the lead on a shorthanded Sceviour goal, completing his hat trick with his fifth of the year, set up by Demers. The Red Wings got one back in the third period with a Smith power play goal, with helpers from Nielsen and Riley Sheahan. The game ended 5-2, with the three stars being Sceviour, Trocheck, and Demers, while Smith and Nielsen get the honorable mentions.
Southeast to Carolina, with the Hurricanes hosting the Philadelphia Flyers. Michal Neuvirth and cam Ward are the sub-par goalies. Philadelphia struck first in the first period with a Shayne Gostisbehere goal, his second of the season, going in unassisted on the power play. Carolina tied it in the second period with a Justin Faulk goal, his third of the year, via Ron Hainsey and Jeff Skinner. The Flyers retook the lead with a Radko Gudas goal, fueled by Wayne Simmonds and Claude Giroux. The Hurricanes retied it on a Skinner goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Hainsey and Victor Rask. Carolina took the lead with an unassisted Viktor Stalberg goal, his second of the year. Philadelphia tied it again with a Giroux goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Simmonds. The Flyers gained the lead in the third period with a shorthanded Brandon Manning goal, his second of the year, set up by Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. The final held at 4-3, with the three stars going to Giroux, Simmonds, and Skinner, while Hainsey gets an honorable mention.
Up in Brooklyn, the New York Islanders bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Thomas Greiss and Jhonas Enroth are the backups in goal. New York was first to score in the first period with a Travis Hamonic goal, his second of the season, made possible by Nick Leddy and Nikolay Kulemin. The Islanders added on with a Casey Cizikas goal, coming off of Cal Clutterbuck and Kulemin. Toronto got on the board in the third period with a Jake Gardiner power play goal, powered by William Nylander and James van Riemsdyk. New York replied with a Shane Prince goal, his second of the year, helped along by Dennis Seidenberg and Brock Nelson. The Islanders extended the lead as Nelson scored his third of the season, with the help of Prince and Seidenberg. New York finished it at 5-1 with a Josh Bailey goal, his second of the year, guided in by Leddy and John Tavares. The three stars belonged to Prince, Nelson, and Greiss (33 for 34 in saves), while Kulemin and Leddy get the honorable mentions.
Westward to Chicago, where the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Budaj and Corey Crawford receive the starting nods in goal. Chicago led off in the first period with a Jonathan Toews power play goal, powered by Brian Campbell and Nick Schmaltz. The Blackhawks added on with an Artem Anisimov goal, his sixth of the season, helped along by Marian Hossa and Artemi Panarin. Chicago extended the lead as Hossa buried a third period empty net goal on the power play, his third of the year, set up by Toews. The three stars of the 3-0 game were Toews, Hossa, and Crawford (32 save shutout).
Back in New York, the Rangers welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop and Antti Raanta draw the starts. New York got going in the second period with a Rick Nash goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Nick Holden. The Rangers added on with a Michael Grabner goal, his third of the year, assisted by Brady Skjei and Kevin Hayes. New York extended the lead as Jimmy Vesey scored his fifth of the season, with a lone helper by Nash. The Rangers padded the lead with a J.T. Miller goal, his third of the year, courtesy of Hayes and Dan Girardi. New York kept going in the third period with a Grabner goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season, passed from Miller and Ryan McDonagh. The Rangers continued with Grabner completing his hat trick on his fifth of the year, with assists provided by Hayes and Miller, the former getting a sock trick as well. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Steven Stamkos power play goal, his sixth of the campaign, powered by Nikita Kucherov and Anton Stralman. The game ended at 6-1, with the three stars being Grabner, Miller, and Hayes, while Nash gets an honorable mention.
In Alberta, the Edmonton Oilers host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Cam Talbot are between the pipes. Ottawa dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Mike Hoffman goal, coming off of Tom Pyatt and Kyle Turris. The Senators iced it at 2-0 with a Bobby Ryan empty net goal in the third period, his third of the campaign, set up by Chris Kelly. The three stars went to Anderson (37 save shutout), Hoffman, and Ryan.
Finally, the Calgary Flames bring in the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Brian Elliott guard the cages. Washington began in the first period with a Brett Connolly goal, made possible by Jay Beagle and Zachary Sanford. The Capitals added on with a Marcus Johansson power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. Calgary got on the board with a Mikael Backlund goal, assisted by Matthew Tkachuk and Michael Frolik. Washington replied in the third period with another Johansson goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, going into the empty net off a pass from Beagle. The three stars of the 3-1 game were Johansson, Holtby (21 for 22 in saves), and Beagle.
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The Winnipeg Jets host the Buffalo Sabres. Robin Lehner and Michael Hutchinson are in goal. Buffalo opened in the first period with a Kyle Okposo goal, his third of the season, assisted by Zemgus Girgensons and Jake McCabe. The Sabres added on with a Brian Gionta goal, his third of the year, going in unassisted. Buffalo extended the lead in the second period as Okposo scored his second of the game and fourth of the season, with the help of Ryan O'Reilly and Cody Franson. Connor Hellebuyck replaced Hutchinson in goal. Winnipeg got on the board in the third period with a Nikolaj Ehlers goal, his second of the year, coming off of Blake Wheeler and Dustin Byfuglien. The game ended 3-1, with the three stars going to Okposo, Lehner (37 for 38 in saves), and Gionta.
In Detroit, the Red Wings welcome the Florida Panthers. James Reimer and Petr Mrazek are in the creases. Florida started in the first period with a Colton Sceviour goal, his third of the season, assisted by Vincent Trocheck and Jason Demers on the power play. The Panthers added on with another Sceviour goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, helped along by Keith Yandle and Reilly Smith. Florida extended the lead as Jonathan Marchessault scored his sixth of the season, thanks to Denis Malgin and Kyle Rau. Detroit got on the board in the second period with a Dylan Larkin power play goal, his third of the year, powered by Brendan Smith and Frans Nielsen. The Panthers shot back with a Trocheck goal, his fourth of the season, with assists by Sceviour and Alex Petrovic. Jimmy Howard replaced Mrazek in goal. Florida padded the lead on a shorthanded Sceviour goal, completing his hat trick with his fifth of the year, set up by Demers. The Red Wings got one back in the third period with a Smith power play goal, with helpers from Nielsen and Riley Sheahan. The game ended 5-2, with the three stars being Sceviour, Trocheck, and Demers, while Smith and Nielsen get the honorable mentions.
Southeast to Carolina, with the Hurricanes hosting the Philadelphia Flyers. Michal Neuvirth and cam Ward are the sub-par goalies. Philadelphia struck first in the first period with a Shayne Gostisbehere goal, his second of the season, going in unassisted on the power play. Carolina tied it in the second period with a Justin Faulk goal, his third of the year, via Ron Hainsey and Jeff Skinner. The Flyers retook the lead with a Radko Gudas goal, fueled by Wayne Simmonds and Claude Giroux. The Hurricanes retied it on a Skinner goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Hainsey and Victor Rask. Carolina took the lead with an unassisted Viktor Stalberg goal, his second of the year. Philadelphia tied it again with a Giroux goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Simmonds. The Flyers gained the lead in the third period with a shorthanded Brandon Manning goal, his second of the year, set up by Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. The final held at 4-3, with the three stars going to Giroux, Simmonds, and Skinner, while Hainsey gets an honorable mention.
Up in Brooklyn, the New York Islanders bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Thomas Greiss and Jhonas Enroth are the backups in goal. New York was first to score in the first period with a Travis Hamonic goal, his second of the season, made possible by Nick Leddy and Nikolay Kulemin. The Islanders added on with a Casey Cizikas goal, coming off of Cal Clutterbuck and Kulemin. Toronto got on the board in the third period with a Jake Gardiner power play goal, powered by William Nylander and James van Riemsdyk. New York replied with a Shane Prince goal, his second of the year, helped along by Dennis Seidenberg and Brock Nelson. The Islanders extended the lead as Nelson scored his third of the season, with the help of Prince and Seidenberg. New York finished it at 5-1 with a Josh Bailey goal, his second of the year, guided in by Leddy and John Tavares. The three stars belonged to Prince, Nelson, and Greiss (33 for 34 in saves), while Kulemin and Leddy get the honorable mentions.
Westward to Chicago, where the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Budaj and Corey Crawford receive the starting nods in goal. Chicago led off in the first period with a Jonathan Toews power play goal, powered by Brian Campbell and Nick Schmaltz. The Blackhawks added on with an Artem Anisimov goal, his sixth of the season, helped along by Marian Hossa and Artemi Panarin. Chicago extended the lead as Hossa buried a third period empty net goal on the power play, his third of the year, set up by Toews. The three stars of the 3-0 game were Toews, Hossa, and Crawford (32 save shutout).
Back in New York, the Rangers welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop and Antti Raanta draw the starts. New York got going in the second period with a Rick Nash goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Nick Holden. The Rangers added on with a Michael Grabner goal, his third of the year, assisted by Brady Skjei and Kevin Hayes. New York extended the lead as Jimmy Vesey scored his fifth of the season, with a lone helper by Nash. The Rangers padded the lead with a J.T. Miller goal, his third of the year, courtesy of Hayes and Dan Girardi. New York kept going in the third period with a Grabner goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season, passed from Miller and Ryan McDonagh. The Rangers continued with Grabner completing his hat trick on his fifth of the year, with assists provided by Hayes and Miller, the former getting a sock trick as well. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Steven Stamkos power play goal, his sixth of the campaign, powered by Nikita Kucherov and Anton Stralman. The game ended at 6-1, with the three stars being Grabner, Miller, and Hayes, while Nash gets an honorable mention.
In Alberta, the Edmonton Oilers host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Cam Talbot are between the pipes. Ottawa dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Mike Hoffman goal, coming off of Tom Pyatt and Kyle Turris. The Senators iced it at 2-0 with a Bobby Ryan empty net goal in the third period, his third of the campaign, set up by Chris Kelly. The three stars went to Anderson (37 save shutout), Hoffman, and Ryan.
Finally, the Calgary Flames bring in the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Brian Elliott guard the cages. Washington began in the first period with a Brett Connolly goal, made possible by Jay Beagle and Zachary Sanford. The Capitals added on with a Marcus Johansson power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. Calgary got on the board with a Mikael Backlund goal, assisted by Matthew Tkachuk and Michael Frolik. Washington replied in the third period with another Johansson goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, going into the empty net off a pass from Beagle. The three stars of the 3-1 game were Johansson, Holtby (21 for 22 in saves), and Beagle.
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MLS Conference Semifinals - Leg 1
Four games fill today's schedule, as the lower-seeded teams host the higher seeds in the first of two matches to determine which teams advance to the Conference Finals. First, in the east, we have...
The Montreal Impact hosting the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Evan Bush man the nets. In the thirteenth minute, Felipe of New York and Hassoun Camara of Montreal both took yellow cards for fouls. Montreal got going in the sixty-first minute with a Matteo Mancosu goal, assisted by Marco Donadel. The Red Bulls went down to ten men in stoppage time as Omer Damari took a straight red card for violent conduct. The game ended at 1-0, with the man of the match being Mancosu for his winner.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Galaxy welcome the Colorado Rapids. Tim Howard and Brian Rowe are the gloved men. Dominique Badji of Colorado had a yellow card for a twelfth minute foul. Los Angeles saw a yellow card given to Jelle Van Damme in the forty-fifth minute for a foul. The Rapids took a yellow card for a foul by Jared Watts in the fiftieth minute The Galaxy dented the scoreboard on a Giovani dos Santos goal in the fifty-fifth minute, assisted by Van Damme. Colorado's Jermaine Jones had a yellow card for a foul in the sixtieth minute. In the sixty-seventh minute, Los Angeles' Ashley Cole received a yellow card for a foul. The game ended 1-0, with the man of the match being dos Santos.
Back in Canada, Toronto FC hosts New York City FC. Eirik Johansen and Clint Irwin are in goal. Armando Cooper of Toronto had a yellow card for a twenty-third minute foul. Jack Harrison of New York City had a yellow card for a thirty-third minute foul, as did teammate Maxime Chanot in the forty-fourth minute. Mikey Lopez of New York City received a yellow card for a fifty-eighth minute foul. New York City's Federico Bravo took a yellow card for delay of game in the sixty-fifth minute. Frank Lampard of New York City had a seventy-third minute yellow card for a foul. Toronto struck first in the eighty-fourth minute on a Jozy Altidore goal. Toronto added on with a Tosaint Ricketts goal in stoppage time, making it a 2-0 final. Altidore was the man of the match.
Finally, the Seattle Sounders FC brings in FC Dallas. Chris Seitz and Stefan Frei are between the posts. Seattle was first to score in the fiftieth minute on a Nelson Valdez goal, passed from Joevin Jones. The Sounders added on in the fifty-fifth minute with a Nicolas Lodeiro goal, set up by Jordan Morris. Seattle extended the lead as Lodeiro scored in the fifty-eighth minute, thanks to Jones. In the eighty-fifth minute, Dallas' Maynor Figueroa took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 3-0, with Lodeiro's brace making him the man of the match.
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The Montreal Impact hosting the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Evan Bush man the nets. In the thirteenth minute, Felipe of New York and Hassoun Camara of Montreal both took yellow cards for fouls. Montreal got going in the sixty-first minute with a Matteo Mancosu goal, assisted by Marco Donadel. The Red Bulls went down to ten men in stoppage time as Omer Damari took a straight red card for violent conduct. The game ended at 1-0, with the man of the match being Mancosu for his winner.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Galaxy welcome the Colorado Rapids. Tim Howard and Brian Rowe are the gloved men. Dominique Badji of Colorado had a yellow card for a twelfth minute foul. Los Angeles saw a yellow card given to Jelle Van Damme in the forty-fifth minute for a foul. The Rapids took a yellow card for a foul by Jared Watts in the fiftieth minute The Galaxy dented the scoreboard on a Giovani dos Santos goal in the fifty-fifth minute, assisted by Van Damme. Colorado's Jermaine Jones had a yellow card for a foul in the sixtieth minute. In the sixty-seventh minute, Los Angeles' Ashley Cole received a yellow card for a foul. The game ended 1-0, with the man of the match being dos Santos.
Back in Canada, Toronto FC hosts New York City FC. Eirik Johansen and Clint Irwin are in goal. Armando Cooper of Toronto had a yellow card for a twenty-third minute foul. Jack Harrison of New York City had a yellow card for a thirty-third minute foul, as did teammate Maxime Chanot in the forty-fourth minute. Mikey Lopez of New York City received a yellow card for a fifty-eighth minute foul. New York City's Federico Bravo took a yellow card for delay of game in the sixty-fifth minute. Frank Lampard of New York City had a seventy-third minute yellow card for a foul. Toronto struck first in the eighty-fourth minute on a Jozy Altidore goal. Toronto added on with a Tosaint Ricketts goal in stoppage time, making it a 2-0 final. Altidore was the man of the match.
Finally, the Seattle Sounders FC brings in FC Dallas. Chris Seitz and Stefan Frei are between the posts. Seattle was first to score in the fiftieth minute on a Nelson Valdez goal, passed from Joevin Jones. The Sounders added on in the fifty-fifth minute with a Nicolas Lodeiro goal, set up by Jordan Morris. Seattle extended the lead as Lodeiro scored in the fifty-eighth minute, thanks to Jones. In the eighty-fifth minute, Dallas' Maynor Figueroa took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 3-0, with Lodeiro's brace making him the man of the match.
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KHL 2016/17 - Day 69
Three games on today, beginning with...
Salavat Yulaev Ufa hosting Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexei Krasikov and Niklas Svedberg are in the creases. Ufa led off in the first period with a Zakhar Arzamastsev goal, via Kirill Kaprizov and Denis Bodrov. Salavat Yulaev added on with an Igor Makarov goal, coming off of Enver Lisin. Ufa extended the lead in the second period as Dmitry Chernykh scored, thanks to Stepan Khripunov. Salavat Yulaev padded the lead with a Linus Omark goal, helped along by Sami Lepisto. Ufa kept going with another Arzamastsev goal, made possible by Bodrov and Maxim Mayorov. Danny Taylor replaced Krasikov. Salavat Yulaev continued in the third period on Anton Lazarev goal, courtesy of Evgeny Korotkov and Mayorov. The game ended at 6-0, with the three stars being Arzamastsev, Bodrov, and Mayorov.
Over in Chelyabinsk, Traktor welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Pavel Francouz are the mediocre goalies. Chelyabinsk began in the first period with a Dmitry Pestunov power play goal, powered by Paul Szczechura and Alexei Petrov. Traktor added on with a Yury Petrov goal, passed from Maxim Yakutsenya and Alexander Pankov on the power play. This held up for a 2-0 win, with the three stars given to Francouz (21 save shutout), Petunov, and Yury Petrov.
Finally, in Podolsk, Vityaz brings in Dinamo Minsk. Ben Scrivens and Harri Sateri draw the starts in goal. Podolsk struck first in the first period with an Alexei Makeyev goal, coming off of Alexander Nikulin and Maxim Afinogenov. Vityaz added on with a Makeyev power play goal, powered by Nikulin and Afinogenov. Minsk got one back with a Rob Klinkhammer power play goal, with assists provided by Alexander Materukhin and Matt Ellison. Dinamo tied it on an Andrei Stas goal, helped along by Charles Linglet and Evgeny Lisovets. Podolsk pulled back ahead with an Alexei Kopeikin goal, assisted by Jakub Jerabek on the power play. Vityaz extended the lead as Mario Kempe scored, thanks to Kopeikin and Jerabek. Minsk answered with an Ellison goal, courtesy of Klinkhammer and Sergei Kostitsyn. Podolsk replied with a Jerabek goal, with helpers from Dmitry Shitikov and Miro Aaltonen. Mikhail Karnaukhov replaced Scrivens in goal. Vityaz padded the lead with an Afinogenov goal in the third period, fueled by Alexei Semenov and Roman Horak. Dinamo countered with an Ilya Shinkevich goal, guided in by Stas and Linglet. Minsk got closer with another Shinkevich goal, made possible by Andrei Stepanov and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Podolsk pulled away on a Jerabek power play goal, passed from Aaltonen and Kopeikin. Vityaz struck again on a power play goal by Aaltonen, with a lone assist by Jerabek, who got a sock trick. Dinamo got one back on a Materukhin goal, via Lisovets. Podolsk iced it on an unassisted Yury Koksharov empty net goal, resulting in the wild 9-6 final. The three stars went to Jerabek, Afinogenov, and Aaltonen, while Kopeikin, Makeyev, Shinkevich, Ellison, Klinkhammer, Stas, Materukhin, Lisovets, and Linglet receive the honorable mentions.
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Salavat Yulaev Ufa hosting Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexei Krasikov and Niklas Svedberg are in the creases. Ufa led off in the first period with a Zakhar Arzamastsev goal, via Kirill Kaprizov and Denis Bodrov. Salavat Yulaev added on with an Igor Makarov goal, coming off of Enver Lisin. Ufa extended the lead in the second period as Dmitry Chernykh scored, thanks to Stepan Khripunov. Salavat Yulaev padded the lead with a Linus Omark goal, helped along by Sami Lepisto. Ufa kept going with another Arzamastsev goal, made possible by Bodrov and Maxim Mayorov. Danny Taylor replaced Krasikov. Salavat Yulaev continued in the third period on Anton Lazarev goal, courtesy of Evgeny Korotkov and Mayorov. The game ended at 6-0, with the three stars being Arzamastsev, Bodrov, and Mayorov.
Over in Chelyabinsk, Traktor welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Pavel Francouz are the mediocre goalies. Chelyabinsk began in the first period with a Dmitry Pestunov power play goal, powered by Paul Szczechura and Alexei Petrov. Traktor added on with a Yury Petrov goal, passed from Maxim Yakutsenya and Alexander Pankov on the power play. This held up for a 2-0 win, with the three stars given to Francouz (21 save shutout), Petunov, and Yury Petrov.
Finally, in Podolsk, Vityaz brings in Dinamo Minsk. Ben Scrivens and Harri Sateri draw the starts in goal. Podolsk struck first in the first period with an Alexei Makeyev goal, coming off of Alexander Nikulin and Maxim Afinogenov. Vityaz added on with a Makeyev power play goal, powered by Nikulin and Afinogenov. Minsk got one back with a Rob Klinkhammer power play goal, with assists provided by Alexander Materukhin and Matt Ellison. Dinamo tied it on an Andrei Stas goal, helped along by Charles Linglet and Evgeny Lisovets. Podolsk pulled back ahead with an Alexei Kopeikin goal, assisted by Jakub Jerabek on the power play. Vityaz extended the lead as Mario Kempe scored, thanks to Kopeikin and Jerabek. Minsk answered with an Ellison goal, courtesy of Klinkhammer and Sergei Kostitsyn. Podolsk replied with a Jerabek goal, with helpers from Dmitry Shitikov and Miro Aaltonen. Mikhail Karnaukhov replaced Scrivens in goal. Vityaz padded the lead with an Afinogenov goal in the third period, fueled by Alexei Semenov and Roman Horak. Dinamo countered with an Ilya Shinkevich goal, guided in by Stas and Linglet. Minsk got closer with another Shinkevich goal, made possible by Andrei Stepanov and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Podolsk pulled away on a Jerabek power play goal, passed from Aaltonen and Kopeikin. Vityaz struck again on a power play goal by Aaltonen, with a lone assist by Jerabek, who got a sock trick. Dinamo got one back on a Materukhin goal, via Lisovets. Podolsk iced it on an unassisted Yury Koksharov empty net goal, resulting in the wild 9-6 final. The three stars went to Jerabek, Afinogenov, and Aaltonen, while Kopeikin, Makeyev, Shinkevich, Ellison, Klinkhammer, Stas, Materukhin, Lisovets, and Linglet receive the honorable mentions.
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NHL 2016/17 - Day 18
Ten games grace the schedule today, including the first matinee of the year. We begin early in...
Buffalo, as the Sabres host the Florida Panthers. Roberto Luongo and Anders Nilsson make the starts in goal. Buffalo started in the first period with a Johan Larsson goal, assisted by Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno. The Sabres added on in the second period with a Kyle Okposo power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen. Buffalo extended the lead in the third period as Reinhart scored, thanks to Matt Moulson on the power play. The game ended at 3-0, with the three stars going to Nilsson (33 save shutout), Reinhart, and Larsson.
At the usual time, the Detroit Red Wings welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Jimmy Howard are the veterans in goal. Boston dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Tim Schaller goal, via Dominic Moore. This lasted for a 1-0 win, with the three stars being Rask (24 save shutout), Schaller, and Howard (35 for 36 in saves).
In Canada, the Montreal Canadiens bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen and Carey Price are in goal. Montreal got going in the second period with an Alex Galchenyuk goal, his third of the season, helped along by Alexander Radulov and Nathan Beaulieu. Toronto tied it on a Nazem Kadri power play goal in the third period, his third of the year, powered by William Nylander and Jake Gardiner. The Canadiens retook the lead with a Shea Weber power play goal, his fourth of the season, with assists provided by Radulov and Galchenyuk. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars being Galchenyuk, Radulov, and Price (37 for 38 in saves).
Down in New Jersey, the Devils host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Cory Schneider are the masked men. New Jersey opened in the first period with an Adam Henrique goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Damon Severson and Michael Cammalleri. The Devils added on with a Severson goal, guided in by Henrique and Andy Greene. New Jersey extended the lead in the second period as Devante Smith-Pelly scored, thanks to Nick Lappin and Kyle Quincey. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Tyler Johnson goal, his second of the year, coming off of Brayden Point in the third period. The game closed at 3-1, with the three stars being Schneider (32 for 33 in saves), Severson, and Henrique.
Over in Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Steve Mason are between the pipes. Philadelphia led off in the first period with a Jakub Voracek goal, his fourth of the season, via Brandon Manning and Radko Gudas. The Flyers added on with a Wayne Simmonds power play goal, his sixth of the year, powered by Brayden Schenn and Shayne Gostisbehere. Pittsburgh got on the board with a Sidney Crosby goal, his third of the season, coming off of Patric Hornqvist and Scott Wilson. The Penguins tied it with a Crosby power play goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, assisted by Hornqvist and Phil Kessel. Pittsburgh took the lead with a Matt Cullen goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Tom Kuhnhackl. The Penguins extended the lead in the second period as Evgeni Malkin scored his fourth of the year, thanks to Kessel and Chris Kunitz. Philadelphia got one back with a Claude Giroux goal, fueled by Simmonds and Gudas on the power play. The Flyers retied it on another Voracek goal, coming on a penalty shot after Brian Dumoulin hook, going in as his fifth of the season. Pittsburgh retook the lead in the third period on a Malkin goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, made possible by Olli Maatta. The final held at 5-4, with the three stars given to Malkin, Crosby, and Voracek, while Hornqvist, Simmonds, Kessel, and Gudas receive the honorable mentions.
Out west, the St. Louis Blues bring in the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Budaj is mismatched with Jake Allen in goal. St. Louis cracked the scoresheet in the third period with a Jaden Schwartz goal, assisted by Jori Lehtera and Vladimir Tarasenko. This proved to be the only goal for a 1-0 Blues win, with the three stars going to Schwartz, Allen (27 save shutout), and Budaj (24 for 25 in saves).
North to Minnesota, where the Wild host the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Devan Dubnyk are the average goalies. Minnesota struck first in the first period with a shorthanded Mikael Granlund goal, set up by Mikko Koivu. The Wild added on with a third period goal by Nino Niederreiter, his second of the season, coming off of Charlie Coyle and Granlund. Minnesota extended the lead as Eric Staal scored his fourth of the year on the power play, with the help of Ryan Suter and Jason Pominville. The Wild padded the lead on a Tyler Graovac goal, courtesy of Jason Zucker and Christoph Bertschy. The game ended at 4-0, with the three stars given to Granlund, Dubnyk (29 save shutout), and Graovac.
Southwest to Arizona, where the Coyotes welcome the Colorado Avalanche. Calvin Pickard and Louis Domingue are the relatively unknown goalies. Arizona began in the first period with a Radim Vrbata goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Max Domi and Martin Hanzal. Colorado tied it on a Matt Duchene goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Mikhail Grigorenko and Erik Johnson in the second period. The Avalanche took the lead in the third period with a Rene Bourque power play goal, with assists provided by Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie. Colorado added on with a Duchene goal, his second of the game and fifth of the season, fueled by Gabriel Landeskog and Eric Gelinas. The Coyotes got one back on a Tobias Rieder goal, his second of the year, via Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Brad Richardson. This only made it 3-2, with the three stars going to Duchene, Bourque, and Landeskog.
Up in Vancouver, the Canucks bring in the Washington Capitals. Philipp Grubauer and Jacob Markstrom are the backups in goal. Washington was first to score in the first period with a Marcus Johansson goal, his second of the season, passed from Matt Niskanen. The Capitals added on with a Tom Wilson goal, made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Johansson. Vancouver got on the board with a Jannik Hansen goal, his second of the year, helped along by Erik Gudbranson. Washington shot back in the second period with a Johansson power play goal, his second of the game and third of the season, guided in by T.J. Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom. The Canucks got one back with a Bo Horvat goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Sven Baertschi and Jake Virtanen. The Capitals shot back in the third period with an Oshie goal, his third of the campaign, coming off of Andre Burakovsky and Nate Schmidt. Washington iced it at 5-2 with a Karl Alzner empty net goal, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Johansson, Oshie, and Wilson.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks host the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Martin Jones are set to start in goal. San Jose drew first blood in the first period on a Joonas Donskoi goal, his second of the season, assisted by Logan Couture and Paul Martin. The Sharks added on with an unassisted Joe Pavelski power play goal in the second period, his fourth of the year. San Jose extended the lead as Tommy Wingels scored, thanks to Micheal Haley and David Schlemko. Nashville got on the board with a James Neal goal, made possible by Ryan Ellis and Roman Josi. San Jose iced it at 4-1 with a Joe Thornton empty net goal in the third period, set up by Pavelski and Tomas Hertl. The three stars went to Pavelski, Jones (27 for 28 in saves), and Wingels.
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Buffalo, as the Sabres host the Florida Panthers. Roberto Luongo and Anders Nilsson make the starts in goal. Buffalo started in the first period with a Johan Larsson goal, assisted by Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno. The Sabres added on in the second period with a Kyle Okposo power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen. Buffalo extended the lead in the third period as Reinhart scored, thanks to Matt Moulson on the power play. The game ended at 3-0, with the three stars going to Nilsson (33 save shutout), Reinhart, and Larsson.
At the usual time, the Detroit Red Wings welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Jimmy Howard are the veterans in goal. Boston dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Tim Schaller goal, via Dominic Moore. This lasted for a 1-0 win, with the three stars being Rask (24 save shutout), Schaller, and Howard (35 for 36 in saves).
In Canada, the Montreal Canadiens bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen and Carey Price are in goal. Montreal got going in the second period with an Alex Galchenyuk goal, his third of the season, helped along by Alexander Radulov and Nathan Beaulieu. Toronto tied it on a Nazem Kadri power play goal in the third period, his third of the year, powered by William Nylander and Jake Gardiner. The Canadiens retook the lead with a Shea Weber power play goal, his fourth of the season, with assists provided by Radulov and Galchenyuk. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars being Galchenyuk, Radulov, and Price (37 for 38 in saves).
Down in New Jersey, the Devils host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Cory Schneider are the masked men. New Jersey opened in the first period with an Adam Henrique goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Damon Severson and Michael Cammalleri. The Devils added on with a Severson goal, guided in by Henrique and Andy Greene. New Jersey extended the lead in the second period as Devante Smith-Pelly scored, thanks to Nick Lappin and Kyle Quincey. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Tyler Johnson goal, his second of the year, coming off of Brayden Point in the third period. The game closed at 3-1, with the three stars being Schneider (32 for 33 in saves), Severson, and Henrique.
Over in Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Steve Mason are between the pipes. Philadelphia led off in the first period with a Jakub Voracek goal, his fourth of the season, via Brandon Manning and Radko Gudas. The Flyers added on with a Wayne Simmonds power play goal, his sixth of the year, powered by Brayden Schenn and Shayne Gostisbehere. Pittsburgh got on the board with a Sidney Crosby goal, his third of the season, coming off of Patric Hornqvist and Scott Wilson. The Penguins tied it with a Crosby power play goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, assisted by Hornqvist and Phil Kessel. Pittsburgh took the lead with a Matt Cullen goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Tom Kuhnhackl. The Penguins extended the lead in the second period as Evgeni Malkin scored his fourth of the year, thanks to Kessel and Chris Kunitz. Philadelphia got one back with a Claude Giroux goal, fueled by Simmonds and Gudas on the power play. The Flyers retied it on another Voracek goal, coming on a penalty shot after Brian Dumoulin hook, going in as his fifth of the season. Pittsburgh retook the lead in the third period on a Malkin goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, made possible by Olli Maatta. The final held at 5-4, with the three stars given to Malkin, Crosby, and Voracek, while Hornqvist, Simmonds, Kessel, and Gudas receive the honorable mentions.
Out west, the St. Louis Blues bring in the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Budaj is mismatched with Jake Allen in goal. St. Louis cracked the scoresheet in the third period with a Jaden Schwartz goal, assisted by Jori Lehtera and Vladimir Tarasenko. This proved to be the only goal for a 1-0 Blues win, with the three stars going to Schwartz, Allen (27 save shutout), and Budaj (24 for 25 in saves).
North to Minnesota, where the Wild host the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Devan Dubnyk are the average goalies. Minnesota struck first in the first period with a shorthanded Mikael Granlund goal, set up by Mikko Koivu. The Wild added on with a third period goal by Nino Niederreiter, his second of the season, coming off of Charlie Coyle and Granlund. Minnesota extended the lead as Eric Staal scored his fourth of the year on the power play, with the help of Ryan Suter and Jason Pominville. The Wild padded the lead on a Tyler Graovac goal, courtesy of Jason Zucker and Christoph Bertschy. The game ended at 4-0, with the three stars given to Granlund, Dubnyk (29 save shutout), and Graovac.
Southwest to Arizona, where the Coyotes welcome the Colorado Avalanche. Calvin Pickard and Louis Domingue are the relatively unknown goalies. Arizona began in the first period with a Radim Vrbata goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Max Domi and Martin Hanzal. Colorado tied it on a Matt Duchene goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Mikhail Grigorenko and Erik Johnson in the second period. The Avalanche took the lead in the third period with a Rene Bourque power play goal, with assists provided by Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie. Colorado added on with a Duchene goal, his second of the game and fifth of the season, fueled by Gabriel Landeskog and Eric Gelinas. The Coyotes got one back on a Tobias Rieder goal, his second of the year, via Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Brad Richardson. This only made it 3-2, with the three stars going to Duchene, Bourque, and Landeskog.
Up in Vancouver, the Canucks bring in the Washington Capitals. Philipp Grubauer and Jacob Markstrom are the backups in goal. Washington was first to score in the first period with a Marcus Johansson goal, his second of the season, passed from Matt Niskanen. The Capitals added on with a Tom Wilson goal, made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Johansson. Vancouver got on the board with a Jannik Hansen goal, his second of the year, helped along by Erik Gudbranson. Washington shot back in the second period with a Johansson power play goal, his second of the game and third of the season, guided in by T.J. Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom. The Canucks got one back with a Bo Horvat goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Sven Baertschi and Jake Virtanen. The Capitals shot back in the third period with an Oshie goal, his third of the campaign, coming off of Andre Burakovsky and Nate Schmidt. Washington iced it at 5-2 with a Karl Alzner empty net goal, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Johansson, Oshie, and Wilson.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks host the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Martin Jones are set to start in goal. San Jose drew first blood in the first period on a Joonas Donskoi goal, his second of the season, assisted by Logan Couture and Paul Martin. The Sharks added on with an unassisted Joe Pavelski power play goal in the second period, his fourth of the year. San Jose extended the lead as Tommy Wingels scored, thanks to Micheal Haley and David Schlemko. Nashville got on the board with a James Neal goal, made possible by Ryan Ellis and Roman Josi. San Jose iced it at 4-1 with a Joe Thornton empty net goal in the third period, set up by Pavelski and Tomas Hertl. The three stars went to Pavelski, Jones (27 for 28 in saves), and Wingels.
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Saturday, October 29, 2016
KHL 2016/17 - Day 68
Seven games on for today, starting a bit early, as...
Admiral Vladivostok hosts Kunlun Red Star Beijing. Artyom Zagidulin and Ivan Nalimov draw the starts in goal. Vladivostok got going in the second period with a Mikhail Fisenko, assisted by Vladimir Tkachyov. Beijing tied it on a power play goal by Janne Jalasvaara, powered by Sean Collins and Tuukka Mantyla. Admiral retook the lead with a shorthanded and unassisted Dmitry Sayustov goal in the third period. Vladivostok added on with a Viktor Alexandrov empty net goal, set up by Artyom Zemchyonok for the 3-1 win. The three stars went to Sayustov, Nalimov (32 for 33 in saves), and Fisenko.
Over in Togliatti, Lada welcomes Barys Astana. Henrik Karlsson and Ilya Ezhov are in goal. Astana led off in the first period with a Maxim Khudyakov goal, coming off of Corey Trivino and Vladimir Markelov. Barys added on with a Nigel Dawes penalty shot goal in the second period, after he was slashed by Vladimir Malenkikh. Togliatti got on the board with an unassisted Anton Shenfeld goal. Lada tied it with a Nikita Filatov goal, passed from Yefim Gurkin. Astana won 3-2 in overtime on a Dawes goal, assisted by Brandon Bochenski and Kevin Dallman. The three stars went to Dawes, Khudyakov, and Karlsson (27 for 29 in saves).
Down to Nizhnekamsk, where Neftekhimik brings in Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk. Alexander Sharychenkov and Ivan Lisutin man the nets. Khanty-Mansiysk began in the first period with an Evgeny Lapenkov goal, courtesy of Denis Gorbunov and Pavel Medvedev. Nizhnekamsk tied it on a Dan Sexton power play goal, powered by Richard Gynge and Gilbert Brule. Neftekhimik took the lead in the third period with a Sergei Konkov goal, coming off of Kirill Lyamin and Dmitry Makarov. The final stood at 2-1, with the three stars being Lisutin (38 for 39 in saves), Konkov, and Sexton.
Northwest to Cherepovets, with Severstal hosting Slovan Bratislava. Barry Brust and Jakub Kovar draw the starts in goal. Bratislava opened in the first period with a Marek Daloga power play goal, powered by Ziga Jeglic. Slovan added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Jeff Taffe, set up by Jonathan Cheechoo. Cherepovets got on the board in the third period with a Sergei Monakhov goal, helped along by Igor Magogin and Alexander Yevseyenkov. Bratislava replied on a Kyle Chipchura goal, made possible by the goalie Brust and Nick Plastino. This held for a 3-1 win, with the three stars given to Brust (38 for 39 in saves), Taffe, and Chipchura.
Nearby, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl brings in Jokerit Helsinki. Riku Helenius and Alexei Murygin protect the nets. Yaroslavl started in the first period with a Yegor Korshkov goal, assisted by Pavel Kraskovsky and Alexander Polunin. Helsinki tied it in the second period with a Peter Regin power play goal, powered by Brian O'Neill and Pekka Jormakka. Lokomotiv retook the lead in the third period with a Brandon Kozun goal, with a lone assist by Petri Kontiola. Yaroslavl added on with a Maxime Talbot goal, via Kozun and Kontiola. Lokomotiv extended the lead as Staffan Kronwall scored a power play goal, thanks to Kozun and Kontiola, the latter getting a sock trick. This made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars going to Kozun, Kontiola, and Murygin (32 for 33 in saves).
In Moscow, Spartak welcomes the Sochi Leopards. Konstantin Barulin and Markus Svensson are the masked men. Sochi struck first in the first period with a Vadim Shchegolkov goal, passed from Artyom Tomilin and Renat Mamashev. The Leopards added on with a Mamashev goal, guided in by Eric O'Dell and Igor Levitsky. Svensson was replaced by Nikita Bespalov in goal. Sochi extended the lead as Shchegolkov scored again, thanks to Mikhail Mamkin and Denis Tolpeko. The Leopards padded the lead in the second period with an Ivan Zakharchuk goal, helped along by Yury Alexandrov and Rinat Ibragimov. Moscow got on the board with a Vladislav Provolnev goal in the third period, courtesy of Sergei Shmelyov. Spartak got closer with a Dmitry Kalinin power play goal, powered by Konstantin Glazachev and Matthew Gilroy. Sochi iced it at 5-2 with a Pavel Padakin empty net goal, set up by Sergei Kuznetsov. The three stars went to Shchegolkov, Mamashev, and Barulin (38 for 40 in saves).
Finally, Ak Bars Kazan hosts Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Igor Ustinky and Emil Garipov are in the creases. Kazan was first to score in the first period with an Andrei Chibisov goal, assisted by Mikhail Zhukov and Stepan Zakharchuk. Ak Bars added on with an Andrei Popov goal in the second period, fueled by Atte Ohtamaa and Anton Glinkin. Kazan extended the lead as Artyom Lukoyanov scored a power play goal, thanks to Vladimir Tkachyov and Justin Azevedo. Ak Bars padded the lead in the third period with an Azevedo goal, helped along by Damir Musin and Alexander Svitov. Kazan iced it at 5-0 with a Michal Jordan goal, with a lone helper by Glinkin. The three stars were given to Azevedo, Glinkin, and Garipov (24 save shutout).
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Admiral Vladivostok hosts Kunlun Red Star Beijing. Artyom Zagidulin and Ivan Nalimov draw the starts in goal. Vladivostok got going in the second period with a Mikhail Fisenko, assisted by Vladimir Tkachyov. Beijing tied it on a power play goal by Janne Jalasvaara, powered by Sean Collins and Tuukka Mantyla. Admiral retook the lead with a shorthanded and unassisted Dmitry Sayustov goal in the third period. Vladivostok added on with a Viktor Alexandrov empty net goal, set up by Artyom Zemchyonok for the 3-1 win. The three stars went to Sayustov, Nalimov (32 for 33 in saves), and Fisenko.
Over in Togliatti, Lada welcomes Barys Astana. Henrik Karlsson and Ilya Ezhov are in goal. Astana led off in the first period with a Maxim Khudyakov goal, coming off of Corey Trivino and Vladimir Markelov. Barys added on with a Nigel Dawes penalty shot goal in the second period, after he was slashed by Vladimir Malenkikh. Togliatti got on the board with an unassisted Anton Shenfeld goal. Lada tied it with a Nikita Filatov goal, passed from Yefim Gurkin. Astana won 3-2 in overtime on a Dawes goal, assisted by Brandon Bochenski and Kevin Dallman. The three stars went to Dawes, Khudyakov, and Karlsson (27 for 29 in saves).
Down to Nizhnekamsk, where Neftekhimik brings in Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk. Alexander Sharychenkov and Ivan Lisutin man the nets. Khanty-Mansiysk began in the first period with an Evgeny Lapenkov goal, courtesy of Denis Gorbunov and Pavel Medvedev. Nizhnekamsk tied it on a Dan Sexton power play goal, powered by Richard Gynge and Gilbert Brule. Neftekhimik took the lead in the third period with a Sergei Konkov goal, coming off of Kirill Lyamin and Dmitry Makarov. The final stood at 2-1, with the three stars being Lisutin (38 for 39 in saves), Konkov, and Sexton.
Northwest to Cherepovets, with Severstal hosting Slovan Bratislava. Barry Brust and Jakub Kovar draw the starts in goal. Bratislava opened in the first period with a Marek Daloga power play goal, powered by Ziga Jeglic. Slovan added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Jeff Taffe, set up by Jonathan Cheechoo. Cherepovets got on the board in the third period with a Sergei Monakhov goal, helped along by Igor Magogin and Alexander Yevseyenkov. Bratislava replied on a Kyle Chipchura goal, made possible by the goalie Brust and Nick Plastino. This held for a 3-1 win, with the three stars given to Brust (38 for 39 in saves), Taffe, and Chipchura.
Nearby, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl brings in Jokerit Helsinki. Riku Helenius and Alexei Murygin protect the nets. Yaroslavl started in the first period with a Yegor Korshkov goal, assisted by Pavel Kraskovsky and Alexander Polunin. Helsinki tied it in the second period with a Peter Regin power play goal, powered by Brian O'Neill and Pekka Jormakka. Lokomotiv retook the lead in the third period with a Brandon Kozun goal, with a lone assist by Petri Kontiola. Yaroslavl added on with a Maxime Talbot goal, via Kozun and Kontiola. Lokomotiv extended the lead as Staffan Kronwall scored a power play goal, thanks to Kozun and Kontiola, the latter getting a sock trick. This made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars going to Kozun, Kontiola, and Murygin (32 for 33 in saves).
In Moscow, Spartak welcomes the Sochi Leopards. Konstantin Barulin and Markus Svensson are the masked men. Sochi struck first in the first period with a Vadim Shchegolkov goal, passed from Artyom Tomilin and Renat Mamashev. The Leopards added on with a Mamashev goal, guided in by Eric O'Dell and Igor Levitsky. Svensson was replaced by Nikita Bespalov in goal. Sochi extended the lead as Shchegolkov scored again, thanks to Mikhail Mamkin and Denis Tolpeko. The Leopards padded the lead in the second period with an Ivan Zakharchuk goal, helped along by Yury Alexandrov and Rinat Ibragimov. Moscow got on the board with a Vladislav Provolnev goal in the third period, courtesy of Sergei Shmelyov. Spartak got closer with a Dmitry Kalinin power play goal, powered by Konstantin Glazachev and Matthew Gilroy. Sochi iced it at 5-2 with a Pavel Padakin empty net goal, set up by Sergei Kuznetsov. The three stars went to Shchegolkov, Mamashev, and Barulin (38 for 40 in saves).
Finally, Ak Bars Kazan hosts Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Igor Ustinky and Emil Garipov are in the creases. Kazan was first to score in the first period with an Andrei Chibisov goal, assisted by Mikhail Zhukov and Stepan Zakharchuk. Ak Bars added on with an Andrei Popov goal in the second period, fueled by Atte Ohtamaa and Anton Glinkin. Kazan extended the lead as Artyom Lukoyanov scored a power play goal, thanks to Vladimir Tkachyov and Justin Azevedo. Ak Bars padded the lead in the third period with an Azevedo goal, helped along by Damir Musin and Alexander Svitov. Kazan iced it at 5-0 with a Michal Jordan goal, with a lone helper by Glinkin. The three stars were given to Azevedo, Glinkin, and Garipov (24 save shutout).
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NHL 2016/17 - Day 17
Six games for today, beginning with...
The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Cam Ward are the veterans in goal. New York started in the first period with a Mats Zuccarello power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich. Carolina tied it with a Jeff Skinner goal, his third of the year, fueled by Noah Hanifin and Victor Rask. The Hurricanes took the lead in the second period on another Skinner goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season, assisted by Brett Pesce and Jaccob Slavin. The Rangers retied it with Zuccarello's second of the night and fourth of the year, coming off of Ryan McDonagh and the goalie Lundqvist. Carolina retook the lead on a Bryan Bickell power play goal, via Skinner and Rask. This held for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Skinner, Zuccarello, and Rask.
Up in New Jersey, the Devils welcome the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Keith Kinkaid receive the starting nods. New Jersey opened in the first period with a P.A. Parenteau power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Devante Smith-Pelly and Yohann Auvitu. Chicago tied it in the second period with an Artemi Panarin power play goal, his third of the year, with helpers from Patrick Kane and Brent Seabrook. The Devils retook the lead on a John Moore goal in the third period, courtesy of Kyle Palmieri and Taylor Hall. The Blackhawks tied it on a Marian Hossa power play goal, his second of the season, assisted by Richard Panik and Jonathan Toews. Chicago won 3-2 in overtime with an Artem Anisimov goal, his fifth of the year, coming off of Panarin and Duncan Keith. The three stars went to Panarin, Anisimov, and Crawford (30 for 32 in saves).
Out in Alberta, the Calgary Flames bring in the Ottawa Senators. Andrew Hammond and Brian Elliott are in the blue paint. Calgary led off in the first period with a Dougie Hamilton goal, via Johnny Gaudreau and Jyrki Jokipakka. Ottawa tied it on an Erik Karlsson power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Mike Hoffman and Derick Brassard. The Senators took the lead with a Kyle Turris power play goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Dion Phaneuf and Ryan Dzingel. Chris Driedger replaced Hammond to begin the second period. The Flames tied it in the second period with a Sam Bennett goal, his third of the season, assisted by Alex Chiasson and Hamilton. Calgary took the lead on a Hamilton goal, his second of the game, courtesy of Micheal Ferland and T.J. Brodie. The Flames added on in the third period with a Sean Monahan goal, his fourth of the year, guided in by Gaudreau and Chiasson. Calgary extended the lead as Michael Frolik scored his fourth of the campaign, with the help of Mikael Backlund and Matthew Tkachuk. This made it 5-2, the final, with the three stars given to Hamilton, Gaudreau, and Chiasson.
Down in Colorado, the Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets. Michael Hutchinson and Semyon Varlamov are the goalies. Winnipeg got going in the second period with a Shawn Matthias goal, his second of the campaign, helped along by Joel Armia and Josh Morrissey. This was the only goal, resulting in a 1-0 final, with the three stars awarded to Hutchinson (37 save shutout), Matthias, and Varlamov (20 for 21 in saves).
Back in Canada, the Vancouver Canucks welcome the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Ryan Miller are the masked men. Edmonton dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Connor McDavid goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Milan Lucic and Anton Lander. The Oilers added on with an empty net goal by Lucic in the third period, his fourth of the year, set up by Adam Larsson. The final stood at 2-0, with the three stars being Talbot (26 save shutout), Lucic, and McDavid.
Finally, the Anaheim Ducks bring in the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and John Gibson draw the starts, although Dustin Tokarski also saw time in the Ducks net. Columbus began in the first period with a Sam Gagner goal, passed from Scott Hartnell and Lukas Sedlak. The Blue Jackets added on with a Brandon Saad goal, his second of the season, assisted by Nick Foligno and Zach Werenski. Columbus extended the lead with another Saad goal, his third of the year, made possible by Foligno and Alexander Wennberg. The Blue Jackets padded the lead on a Gagner power play goal, his second of the game, powered by Foligno, who got a sock trick, and Wennberg. The score held at 4-0, with the three stars given to Gagner, Bobrovsky (35 save shutout), and Saad, while Foligno and Wennberg get the honorable mentions.
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The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Cam Ward are the veterans in goal. New York started in the first period with a Mats Zuccarello power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich. Carolina tied it with a Jeff Skinner goal, his third of the year, fueled by Noah Hanifin and Victor Rask. The Hurricanes took the lead in the second period on another Skinner goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season, assisted by Brett Pesce and Jaccob Slavin. The Rangers retied it with Zuccarello's second of the night and fourth of the year, coming off of Ryan McDonagh and the goalie Lundqvist. Carolina retook the lead on a Bryan Bickell power play goal, via Skinner and Rask. This held for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Skinner, Zuccarello, and Rask.
Up in New Jersey, the Devils welcome the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Keith Kinkaid receive the starting nods. New Jersey opened in the first period with a P.A. Parenteau power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Devante Smith-Pelly and Yohann Auvitu. Chicago tied it in the second period with an Artemi Panarin power play goal, his third of the year, with helpers from Patrick Kane and Brent Seabrook. The Devils retook the lead on a John Moore goal in the third period, courtesy of Kyle Palmieri and Taylor Hall. The Blackhawks tied it on a Marian Hossa power play goal, his second of the season, assisted by Richard Panik and Jonathan Toews. Chicago won 3-2 in overtime with an Artem Anisimov goal, his fifth of the year, coming off of Panarin and Duncan Keith. The three stars went to Panarin, Anisimov, and Crawford (30 for 32 in saves).
Out in Alberta, the Calgary Flames bring in the Ottawa Senators. Andrew Hammond and Brian Elliott are in the blue paint. Calgary led off in the first period with a Dougie Hamilton goal, via Johnny Gaudreau and Jyrki Jokipakka. Ottawa tied it on an Erik Karlsson power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Mike Hoffman and Derick Brassard. The Senators took the lead with a Kyle Turris power play goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Dion Phaneuf and Ryan Dzingel. Chris Driedger replaced Hammond to begin the second period. The Flames tied it in the second period with a Sam Bennett goal, his third of the season, assisted by Alex Chiasson and Hamilton. Calgary took the lead on a Hamilton goal, his second of the game, courtesy of Micheal Ferland and T.J. Brodie. The Flames added on in the third period with a Sean Monahan goal, his fourth of the year, guided in by Gaudreau and Chiasson. Calgary extended the lead as Michael Frolik scored his fourth of the campaign, with the help of Mikael Backlund and Matthew Tkachuk. This made it 5-2, the final, with the three stars given to Hamilton, Gaudreau, and Chiasson.
Down in Colorado, the Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets. Michael Hutchinson and Semyon Varlamov are the goalies. Winnipeg got going in the second period with a Shawn Matthias goal, his second of the campaign, helped along by Joel Armia and Josh Morrissey. This was the only goal, resulting in a 1-0 final, with the three stars awarded to Hutchinson (37 save shutout), Matthias, and Varlamov (20 for 21 in saves).
Back in Canada, the Vancouver Canucks welcome the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Ryan Miller are the masked men. Edmonton dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Connor McDavid goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Milan Lucic and Anton Lander. The Oilers added on with an empty net goal by Lucic in the third period, his fourth of the year, set up by Adam Larsson. The final stood at 2-0, with the three stars being Talbot (26 save shutout), Lucic, and McDavid.
Finally, the Anaheim Ducks bring in the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and John Gibson draw the starts, although Dustin Tokarski also saw time in the Ducks net. Columbus began in the first period with a Sam Gagner goal, passed from Scott Hartnell and Lukas Sedlak. The Blue Jackets added on with a Brandon Saad goal, his second of the season, assisted by Nick Foligno and Zach Werenski. Columbus extended the lead with another Saad goal, his third of the year, made possible by Foligno and Alexander Wennberg. The Blue Jackets padded the lead on a Gagner power play goal, his second of the game, powered by Foligno, who got a sock trick, and Wennberg. The score held at 4-0, with the three stars given to Gagner, Bobrovsky (35 save shutout), and Saad, while Foligno and Wennberg get the honorable mentions.
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