Four games on as the schedule calms down again, beginning in...
Philadelphia, where the Flyers host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen and Carter Hart man the nets. Toronto led off in the first period with a Connor Brown goal, his seventh of the season, via Tyler Ennis and Frederik Gauthier. The Maple Leafs added on with a Nazem Kadri goal, his sixteenth of the year, coming off of Brown. Philadelphia got on the board with a Travis Konecny goal, his twenty-third of the season, made possible by Travis Sanheim and Scott Laughton in the second period. The Flyers tied it on a Radko Gudas goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Robert Hagg and Corban Knight. Philadelphia took the lead with a Sean Couturier goal, his thirty-second of the season, guided in by Sanheim and Ivan Provorov. Toronto retied it in the third period on an unassisted Auston Matthews goal, his thirty-sixth of the year. The Flyers pulled ahead with a Ryan Hartman goal, his twelfth of the season, fueled by Laughton and Knight. The Maple Leafs evened it again with a William Nylander goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone assist by Matthews. The tie went to a shootout, where Couturier gave the Flyers a 5-4 win with the lone tally. The three stars were Sanheim Knight, and Couturier, while Brown, Laughton, and Matthews get the honorable mentions.
Over in Boston, the Bruins welcome the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Jaroslav Halak are the veteran goalies. Boston began in the first period with a David Pastrnak power play goal, his thirty-fourth of the season, powered by Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. New York tied it on a Mika Zibanejad power play goal, his twenty-ninth of the year, with assists provided by Ryan Strome and Pavel Buchnevich. The Bruins took the lead back with a Pastrnak goal, his second of the game and thirty-fifth of the season, made possible by David Krejci and Torey Krug. Boston added on in the third period with a Jake DeBrusk goal, his twenty-fourth of the year, assisted by Pastrnak and Krejci. The Rangers pulled back on a Strome goal, his sixteenth of the season, passed from Brett Howden and Brady Skjei. The Bruins answered with Pastrnak completing his hat trick on a power play goal, his thirty-sixth of the year, guided in by Krug and Marchand. Boston extended the lead as Bergeron scored his thirty-second of the season on the power play, with the help of Pastrnak and Marchand, the latter earning a sock trick. The Bruins padded the lead on a Charlie McAvoy power play goal, his seventh of the year, fueled by Zdeno Chara and Charlie Coyle. New York chipped back on Zibanejad's second power play goal of the game, his thirtieth of the campaign, helped along by Vladislav Namestnikov and Tony DeAngelo. This only made it 6-3, the final, with the three stars awarded to Pastrnak, Marchand, and Zibanejad, while Bergeron, Strome, Krejci, and Krug get the honorable mentions.
Out west, the Calgary Flames bring in the Dallas Stars. Ben Bishop and David Rittich man the creases. Dallas opened in the first period with an Alexander Radulov power play goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, powered by Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin. Anton Khudobin had to relieve an injured Ben Bishop in the second period. The Stars added on with a Miro Heiskanen power play goal in the third period, his eleventh of the year, with assists provided by Radek Faksa and Mattias Janmark. Calgary got on the board with a T.J. Brodie goal, his ninth of the season, passed from Johnny Gaudreau and Noah Hanifin. This only made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars going to Khudobin (15 for 16 in saves), Heiskanen, and Radulov.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights. Malcolm Subban and Philipp Grubauer are the backups in goal. Colorado started in the first period with a Matt Calvert goal, his eleventh of the season, via Tyson Jost and Tyson Barrie. The Avalanche added on with a Nathan MacKinnon power play goal, his thirty-eighth of the year, powered by Barrie and Alexander Kerfoot. Colorado extended the lead in the second period as Barrie scored his twelfth of the season, thanks to Carl Soderberg. Vegas got on the board with a Paul Stastny goal, his eleventh of the year, guided in by Jon Merrill and Alex Tuch. The Golden Knights got closer with a Reilly Smith goal, his nineteenth of the season, assisted by William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault. The Avalanche shot back on a Gabriel Bourque goal, his second of the year, with helpers from Nikita Zadorov and MacKinnon. Vegas got one back in the third period with a Tuch goal, his twentieth of the campaign, helped along by Stastny and Mark Stone. This only made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars being Barrie, MacKinnon, and Stastny, while Tuch gets an honorable mention.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
NHL 2018/19 - Day 167
Seven games on this Tuesday, beginning with...
The Washington Capitals hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek and Braden Holtby draw the starts in goal. Washington led off in the first period with a T.J. Oshie goal, his twenty-third of the season, made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Carl Hagelin. Carolina tied it in the second period with a Dougie Hamilton goal, his fifteenth of the year, via Justin Williams and Nino Niederreiter. The Capitals retook the lead in the third period on an Alex Ovechkin goal, his forty-ninth of the season, courtesy of Tom Wilson and Kuznetsov. Washington added on with a John Carlson goal, his thirteenth of the year, passed from Dmitry Orlov and Kuznetsov, the latter earning a sock trick. The Capitals iced it at 4-1 with a Nicklas Backstrom empty net goal, his nineteenth of the campaign, set up by Ovechkin and Carlson. The three stars were Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Carlson.
Over in Columbus, the Blue Jackets welcome the New York Islanders. Thomas Greiss and Sergei Bobrovsky are the masked men. Columbus began in the first period with a Ryan Dzingel power play goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, powered by Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner. The Blue Jackets added on in the third period with an Artemi Panarin goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, courtesy of Cam Atkinson and Matt Duchene. Columbus extended the lead as Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his seventeenth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Blue Jackets iced it at 4-0 with an Atkinson empty net goal, his thirty-ninth of the year, set up by Duchene and Seth Jones. The three stars belonged to Bobrovsky (26 save shutout), Atkinson, and Duchene.
In Canada, the Montreal Canadiens bring in the Florida Panthers. James Reimer and Carey Price man the creases. Montreal started in the first period on a Tomas Tatar goal, his twenty-fourth of the season, assisted by Andrew Shaw and Jeff Petry. The Canadiens added on with a Brett Kulak goal, his fifth of the year, passed from Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jordan Weal. Montreal extended the lead as Tatar scored his second of the game and twenty-fifth of the season, thanks to Shea Weber and Brendan Gallagher. Sam Montembeault replaced Reimer in goal. The Canadiens padded the lead in the second period on an Artturi Lehkonen goal, his tenth of the year, with helpers by Shaw and Kulak. Montreal continued on a Phillip Danault goal, his twelfth of the season, coming off of Victor Mete and Tatar. Florida got on the board with a Frank Vatrano power play goal in the third period, his twenty-third of the year, powered by Denis Malgin and Vincent Trocheck. The Canadiens shot back on a Max Domi goal, his twenty-seventh of the season, going in unassisted. The game ended at 6-1, with the three stars given to Tatar, Kulak, and Shaw.
Along to Ontario, as the Ottawa Senators host the Buffalo Sabres. Carter Hutton and Craig Anderson are in the blue paint. Ottawa opened in the first period on an Anthony Duclair goal, his sixteenth of the season, made possible by Oscar Lindberg and Thomas Chabot. The Senators added on with a Brian Gibbons goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Christian Jaros. Ottawa extended the lead in the third period on a Rudolfs Balcers power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Bobby Ryan and Chabot. The Senators padded the lead as Magnus Paajarvi scored his tenth of the year, with the help of Christian Wolanin and Gibbons. This produced the 4-0 final score, with the three stars handed to Anderson (35 save shutout), Gibbons, and Chabot.
Way to the west, the Edmonton Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Mikko Koskinen are the goalies. Los Angeles struck first in the first period with an Alex Iafallo goal, his fifteenth of the season, passed from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Edmonton tied it on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, courtesy of Alex Chiasson. The Oilers took the lead on a Leon Draisaitl goal, his forty-fourth of the season, assisted by Oscar Klefbom and the goalie Koskinen. Edmonton added on with a Zack Kassian goal, his fifteenth of the year, via Adam Larsson and Klefbom. The Oilers extended the lead as Nugent-Hopkins scored his second of the game and twenty-seventh of the season, thanks to Darnell Nurse and Chiasson. Edmonton padded the lead on a Nugent-Hopkins power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year completing his hat trick, powered by Klefbom, who earned a sock trick, and a Connor McDavid. Jack Campbell came on in relief of Quick to start the second period. The Kings got one back in the second period with a Drew Doughty power play goal, his sixth of the season, with assists provided by Kopitar and Brown. The Oilers countered on a McDavid goal, his thirty-ninth of the year, helped along by Draisaitl. Edmonton struck again on a Draisaitl goal, his second of the game and forty-fifth of the season, fueled by McDavid and Nurse. Los Angeles fired back on a Brown power play goal, his twenty-first of the year, with helpers from Kopitar and Tyler Toffoli. The Kings got closer with a Carl Grundstrom goal, his fourth of the season, guided in by Michael Amadio. The Oilers countered in the third period with Draisaitl completing his hat trick on his forty-sixth of the year, guided in by McDavid, who got a sock trick, and Joseph Gambardella. This made it 8-4, the final, with the three stars awarded to Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, and Mcdavid, while Klefbom, Chiasson, Nurse, Larsson, Brown, and Kopitar get the honorable mentions.
Westward to BC, as the Vancouver Canucks bring in the Anaheim Ducks. John Gibson and Jacob Markstrom man the creases. Anaheim drew first blood in the first period with a Sam Steel goal, his second of the season, going in unassisted. Vancouver tied it on a Jake Virtanen goal, his fifteenth of the year, courtesy of Tim Schaller and Jay Beagle. The Canucks took the lead with an Alexander Edler goal, his ninth of the season, via Josh Leivo and Troy Stecher. The Ducks tied it in the second period on a Steel goal, his second of the game and third of the year, passed from Kiefer Sherwood. Anaheim took the lead with Steel completing his hat trick on a penalty shot goal for his fourth of the season. The Ducks added on with a Rickard Rakell power play goal, his fifteenth of the year, powered by Adam Henrique and Troy Terry. Anaheim extended the lead as Sherwood scored his sixth of the season, an unassisted goal. Vancouver got one back on an unassisted Leivo goal, his fourteenth of the year. The Canucks got closer with a Tanner Pearson goal, his fourteenth of the season, passed from Stecher and Bo Horvat. This only made it 5-4, with the three stars going to Steel, Sherwood, and Leivo, while Stecher gets an honorable mention.
Finally, the Arizona Coyotes host the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Darcy Kuemper are between the pipes. Arizona dented the scoreboard in the third period on a Nick Cousins power play goal, his seventh of the season, powered by Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This stood for a 1-0 win, with the three stars going to Kuemper (31 save shutout), Cousins, and Crawford (27 for 28 in saves).
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The Washington Capitals hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek and Braden Holtby draw the starts in goal. Washington led off in the first period with a T.J. Oshie goal, his twenty-third of the season, made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Carl Hagelin. Carolina tied it in the second period with a Dougie Hamilton goal, his fifteenth of the year, via Justin Williams and Nino Niederreiter. The Capitals retook the lead in the third period on an Alex Ovechkin goal, his forty-ninth of the season, courtesy of Tom Wilson and Kuznetsov. Washington added on with a John Carlson goal, his thirteenth of the year, passed from Dmitry Orlov and Kuznetsov, the latter earning a sock trick. The Capitals iced it at 4-1 with a Nicklas Backstrom empty net goal, his nineteenth of the campaign, set up by Ovechkin and Carlson. The three stars were Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Carlson.
Over in Columbus, the Blue Jackets welcome the New York Islanders. Thomas Greiss and Sergei Bobrovsky are the masked men. Columbus began in the first period with a Ryan Dzingel power play goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, powered by Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner. The Blue Jackets added on in the third period with an Artemi Panarin goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, courtesy of Cam Atkinson and Matt Duchene. Columbus extended the lead as Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his seventeenth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Blue Jackets iced it at 4-0 with an Atkinson empty net goal, his thirty-ninth of the year, set up by Duchene and Seth Jones. The three stars belonged to Bobrovsky (26 save shutout), Atkinson, and Duchene.
In Canada, the Montreal Canadiens bring in the Florida Panthers. James Reimer and Carey Price man the creases. Montreal started in the first period on a Tomas Tatar goal, his twenty-fourth of the season, assisted by Andrew Shaw and Jeff Petry. The Canadiens added on with a Brett Kulak goal, his fifth of the year, passed from Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jordan Weal. Montreal extended the lead as Tatar scored his second of the game and twenty-fifth of the season, thanks to Shea Weber and Brendan Gallagher. Sam Montembeault replaced Reimer in goal. The Canadiens padded the lead in the second period on an Artturi Lehkonen goal, his tenth of the year, with helpers by Shaw and Kulak. Montreal continued on a Phillip Danault goal, his twelfth of the season, coming off of Victor Mete and Tatar. Florida got on the board with a Frank Vatrano power play goal in the third period, his twenty-third of the year, powered by Denis Malgin and Vincent Trocheck. The Canadiens shot back on a Max Domi goal, his twenty-seventh of the season, going in unassisted. The game ended at 6-1, with the three stars given to Tatar, Kulak, and Shaw.
Along to Ontario, as the Ottawa Senators host the Buffalo Sabres. Carter Hutton and Craig Anderson are in the blue paint. Ottawa opened in the first period on an Anthony Duclair goal, his sixteenth of the season, made possible by Oscar Lindberg and Thomas Chabot. The Senators added on with a Brian Gibbons goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Christian Jaros. Ottawa extended the lead in the third period on a Rudolfs Balcers power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Bobby Ryan and Chabot. The Senators padded the lead as Magnus Paajarvi scored his tenth of the year, with the help of Christian Wolanin and Gibbons. This produced the 4-0 final score, with the three stars handed to Anderson (35 save shutout), Gibbons, and Chabot.
Way to the west, the Edmonton Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Mikko Koskinen are the goalies. Los Angeles struck first in the first period with an Alex Iafallo goal, his fifteenth of the season, passed from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Edmonton tied it on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, courtesy of Alex Chiasson. The Oilers took the lead on a Leon Draisaitl goal, his forty-fourth of the season, assisted by Oscar Klefbom and the goalie Koskinen. Edmonton added on with a Zack Kassian goal, his fifteenth of the year, via Adam Larsson and Klefbom. The Oilers extended the lead as Nugent-Hopkins scored his second of the game and twenty-seventh of the season, thanks to Darnell Nurse and Chiasson. Edmonton padded the lead on a Nugent-Hopkins power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year completing his hat trick, powered by Klefbom, who earned a sock trick, and a Connor McDavid. Jack Campbell came on in relief of Quick to start the second period. The Kings got one back in the second period with a Drew Doughty power play goal, his sixth of the season, with assists provided by Kopitar and Brown. The Oilers countered on a McDavid goal, his thirty-ninth of the year, helped along by Draisaitl. Edmonton struck again on a Draisaitl goal, his second of the game and forty-fifth of the season, fueled by McDavid and Nurse. Los Angeles fired back on a Brown power play goal, his twenty-first of the year, with helpers from Kopitar and Tyler Toffoli. The Kings got closer with a Carl Grundstrom goal, his fourth of the season, guided in by Michael Amadio. The Oilers countered in the third period with Draisaitl completing his hat trick on his forty-sixth of the year, guided in by McDavid, who got a sock trick, and Joseph Gambardella. This made it 8-4, the final, with the three stars awarded to Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, and Mcdavid, while Klefbom, Chiasson, Nurse, Larsson, Brown, and Kopitar get the honorable mentions.
Westward to BC, as the Vancouver Canucks bring in the Anaheim Ducks. John Gibson and Jacob Markstrom man the creases. Anaheim drew first blood in the first period with a Sam Steel goal, his second of the season, going in unassisted. Vancouver tied it on a Jake Virtanen goal, his fifteenth of the year, courtesy of Tim Schaller and Jay Beagle. The Canucks took the lead with an Alexander Edler goal, his ninth of the season, via Josh Leivo and Troy Stecher. The Ducks tied it in the second period on a Steel goal, his second of the game and third of the year, passed from Kiefer Sherwood. Anaheim took the lead with Steel completing his hat trick on a penalty shot goal for his fourth of the season. The Ducks added on with a Rickard Rakell power play goal, his fifteenth of the year, powered by Adam Henrique and Troy Terry. Anaheim extended the lead as Sherwood scored his sixth of the season, an unassisted goal. Vancouver got one back on an unassisted Leivo goal, his fourteenth of the year. The Canucks got closer with a Tanner Pearson goal, his fourteenth of the season, passed from Stecher and Bo Horvat. This only made it 5-4, with the three stars going to Steel, Sherwood, and Leivo, while Stecher gets an honorable mention.
Finally, the Arizona Coyotes host the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Darcy Kuemper are between the pipes. Arizona dented the scoreboard in the third period on a Nick Cousins power play goal, his seventh of the season, powered by Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This stood for a 1-0 win, with the three stars going to Kuemper (31 save shutout), Cousins, and Crawford (27 for 28 in saves).
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Monday, March 25, 2019
NHL 2018/19 - Day 166
Nine games on for a surprisingly busy Monday, beginning in...
New Jersey, as the Devils host the Buffalo Sabres. Linus Ullmark and Cory Schneider are set to start in goal. New Jersey opened in the first period with a Blake Coleman power play goal, his twenty-second of the season, powered by Nico Hischier and Travis Zajac. Buffalo tied it on a Sam Reinhart goal, his twentieth of the year, via Rasmus Dahlin. The Devils retook the lead in the third period with a Pavel Zacha power play goal, his twelfth of the season, with assists provided by Will Butcher and Kenny Agostino. New Jersey iced it at 3-1 with a Miles Wood empty net goal, his ninth of the year, set up by Andy Greene and Zacha. The three stars were Zacha, Schneider (45 for 46 in saves), and Coleman.
Over in New York, the Rangers welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Murray faces a lesser foe in Alexandar Georgiev in goal. New York started in the first period with a Brendan Lemieux goal, his twelfth of the season, helped along by Pavel Buchnevich and Mika Zibanejad. The Rangers added on with a Vinni Lettieri power play goal, powered by Tony DeAngelo and Filip Chytil. Pittsburgh got on the board with a Nick Bjugstad goal, his twelfth of the year, made possible by Marcus Pettersson and Dominik Simon. The Penguins tied it in the second period on a Justin Schultz power play goal, his second of the season, with assists provided by Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel. Pittsburgh took the lead with a Matt Cullen goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone helper from Garrett Wilson. The Penguins extended the lead as Teddy Blueger scored a shorthanded goal, his fifth of the season, set up by Bryan Rust and Pettersson. Pittsburgh capped it at 5-2 in the third period on a Blueger goal, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Jared McCann and Kessel. The three stars were Blueger, Pettersson, and Kessel.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs bring in the Florida Panthers. Sam Montembeault and Frederik Andersen draw the starts in goal. Toronto led off in the first period with a Patrick Marleau goal, his sixteenth of the season, fueled by Nazem Kadri and Kasperi Kapanen. The Maple Leafs added on with a Jake Muzzin goal, his ninth of the year, via Andreas Johnsson and Nikita Zaitsev. Roberto Luongo replaced Montembeault in goal. Toronto extended the lead as John Tavares scored his forty-second of the season on the power play, thanks to Mitchell Marner and Auston Matthews. Florida got on the board with a Jayce Hawryluk goal, his sixth of the year, guided in by Mike Hoffman and Aaron Ekblad. The Maple Leafs replied on a Tavares goal, his second of the game and forty-third of the season, assisted by Zach Hyman and William Nylander. The Panthers chipped back on a Mike Matheson goal, his eighth of the year, helped along by Vincent Trocheck and Hawryluk. Toronto countered with a Tavares goal in the second period, completing his hat trick on his forty-fourth of the season, with helpers from Morgan Rielly and Nylander. The Maple Leafs padded the lead in the third period with Tavares' fourth of the night and forty-fifth of the year, passed from Marner and Hyman. Florida pulled one back on a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his twenty-fourth of the season, made possible by Aleksander Barkov and Evgenii Dadonov. Toronto responded on a Hyman goal, his twentieth of the year, with helpers coming from Rielly and Marner, the latter earning a sock trick. The Panthers shot back on Huberdeau's second of the game and twenty-fifth of the season, a power play goal set up by Dadonov and Hoffman. Florida edged closer on Hawryluk's second of the game and seventh of the year, with the help of Denis Malgin and Ian McCoshen. The final stayed at 7-5, with the three stars awarded to Tavares, Marner, and Hawryluk, while Hyman, Nylander, Rielly, Huberdeau, Hoffman, and Dadonov get the honorable mentions.
Way to the south, the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Andrei Vasilevskiy tend the twines. Tampa Bay began in the first period with a Steven Stamkos goal, his fortieth of the season, assisted by Ryan Callahan and Mikhail Sergachev. Boston tied it on a Brad Marchand power play goal, his thirty-third of the year, powered by David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron. The Lightning took the lead back on a Stamkos goal, his second of the game and forty-first of the season, guided in by Victor Hedman and Sergachev. The Bruins tied it again in the second period on a Charlie Coyle goal, his twelfth of the year, with a lone assist by David Backes. Boston pulled ahead on a Brandon Carlo goal, his second of the season, fueled by David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk. The Bruins added on with another Marchand goal, his second of the game and thirty-fourth of the year, passed from Pastrnak and Bergeron. Tampa Bay got one back in the third period with a Hedman goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Stamkos and J.T. Miller. The Lightning evened the score with a Nikita Kucherov goal, his thirty-eighth of the year, helped along by Stamkos. Tampa Bay surged ahead with an Anthony Cirelli goal, his eighteenth of the campaign, with helpers from Mathieu Joseph and Ryan McDonagh. This stood for a 5-4 win, with the three stars given to Stamkos, Marchand, and Hedman, while Sergachev, Bergeron, and Pastrnak get the honorable mentions.
Northwest to St. Louis, where the Blues welcome the Vegas Golden Knights. Malcolm Subban and Jordan Binnington are in the creases. St. Louis struck first in the first period with an Ivan Barbashev goal, his thirteenth of the season, passed from Zach Sanford. Vegas tied it on a William Karlsson power play goal, his twenty-third of the year, powered by Colin Miller and Jonathan Marchessault in the second period. The Blues retook the lead on a Ryan O'Reilly goal, his twenty-seventh of the season, assisted by Jay Bouwmeester and Colton Parayko. St. Louis added on in the third period with a Sanford goal, his eighth of the year, coming off of Robert Bortuzzo and Alex Pietrangelo. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars given to Sanford, Binnington (24 for 25 in saves), and O'Reilly.
Further north, the Winnipeg Jets bring in the Dallas Stars. Ben Bishop and Connor Hellebuyck guard the cages. Dallas got going in the second period on an Esa Lindell goal, his tenth of the season, courtesy of Blake Comeau and Andrew Cogliano. The Stars added on with a Radek Faksa goal, his fourteenth of the year, via Mattias Janmark and the goalie Bishop. Dallas extended the lead as Tyler Seguin scored his thirtieth of the season on the power play, thanks to Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov. The Stars padded the lead in the third period on another Seguin power play goal, his second of the game and thirty-first of the year, powered by Miro Heiskanen. Winnipeg got on the board with a Kyle Connor goal, his thirty-third of the season, fueled by Kevin Hayes. The Jets got closer with a Patrik Laine power play goal, his thirtieth of the year, with assists provided by Jacob Trouba and Connor. Dallas iced it at 5-2 with a Faksa empty net goal, his second of the game and fifteenth of the campaign, set up by Valeri Nichushkin and Radulov. The three stars went to Seguin, Faksa, and Connor, while Radulov gets an honorable mention.
Back stateside, the Minnesota Wild host the Nashville Predators. Juuse Saros and Devan Dubnyk are the masked men. Nashville was first to score in the first period with a shorthanded Ryan Johansen goal, his twelfth of the season, set up by Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm. This would stand for a 1-0 win, with the three stars handed to Saros (29 save shutout), Johansen, and Dubnyk (18 for 19 in saves).
In Canada once more, as the Calgary Flames welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jack Campbell and Mike Smith are in the blue paint. Los Angeles kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Derek Forbort goal, his second of the season, via Jeff Carter and Kyle Clifford. The Kings added on in the third period with a Jonny Brodzinski goal, his second of the year, courtesy of Trevor Lewis and Dion Phaneuf. Los Angeles iced it at 3-0 with a Tyler Toffoli empty net goal, his thirteenth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars were Campbell (42 save shutout), Forbort, and Brodzinski.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Jonathan Bernier and Martin Jones receive the starting nods in goal. Detroit drew first blood in the first period with a Dylan Larkin goal, his twenty-eighth of the season, via Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. The Red Wings added on in the second period with an Andreas Athanasiou goal, his twenty-ninth of the year, assisted by Taro Hirose. Detroit extended the lead in the third period with a shorthanded Christoffer Ehn goal, his third of the season, set up by Luke Glendening and Darren Helm. San Jose got on the board with an Evander Kane power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year, powered by Joe Thornton and Tim Heed. The Sharks got closer with a Tomas Hertl goal, his thirty-third of the campaign, passed from Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc. This only made it 3-2, the final, with the three stars given to Ehn, Bernier (39 for 41 in saves), and Athanasiou.
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New Jersey, as the Devils host the Buffalo Sabres. Linus Ullmark and Cory Schneider are set to start in goal. New Jersey opened in the first period with a Blake Coleman power play goal, his twenty-second of the season, powered by Nico Hischier and Travis Zajac. Buffalo tied it on a Sam Reinhart goal, his twentieth of the year, via Rasmus Dahlin. The Devils retook the lead in the third period with a Pavel Zacha power play goal, his twelfth of the season, with assists provided by Will Butcher and Kenny Agostino. New Jersey iced it at 3-1 with a Miles Wood empty net goal, his ninth of the year, set up by Andy Greene and Zacha. The three stars were Zacha, Schneider (45 for 46 in saves), and Coleman.
Over in New York, the Rangers welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Murray faces a lesser foe in Alexandar Georgiev in goal. New York started in the first period with a Brendan Lemieux goal, his twelfth of the season, helped along by Pavel Buchnevich and Mika Zibanejad. The Rangers added on with a Vinni Lettieri power play goal, powered by Tony DeAngelo and Filip Chytil. Pittsburgh got on the board with a Nick Bjugstad goal, his twelfth of the year, made possible by Marcus Pettersson and Dominik Simon. The Penguins tied it in the second period on a Justin Schultz power play goal, his second of the season, with assists provided by Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel. Pittsburgh took the lead with a Matt Cullen goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone helper from Garrett Wilson. The Penguins extended the lead as Teddy Blueger scored a shorthanded goal, his fifth of the season, set up by Bryan Rust and Pettersson. Pittsburgh capped it at 5-2 in the third period on a Blueger goal, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Jared McCann and Kessel. The three stars were Blueger, Pettersson, and Kessel.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs bring in the Florida Panthers. Sam Montembeault and Frederik Andersen draw the starts in goal. Toronto led off in the first period with a Patrick Marleau goal, his sixteenth of the season, fueled by Nazem Kadri and Kasperi Kapanen. The Maple Leafs added on with a Jake Muzzin goal, his ninth of the year, via Andreas Johnsson and Nikita Zaitsev. Roberto Luongo replaced Montembeault in goal. Toronto extended the lead as John Tavares scored his forty-second of the season on the power play, thanks to Mitchell Marner and Auston Matthews. Florida got on the board with a Jayce Hawryluk goal, his sixth of the year, guided in by Mike Hoffman and Aaron Ekblad. The Maple Leafs replied on a Tavares goal, his second of the game and forty-third of the season, assisted by Zach Hyman and William Nylander. The Panthers chipped back on a Mike Matheson goal, his eighth of the year, helped along by Vincent Trocheck and Hawryluk. Toronto countered with a Tavares goal in the second period, completing his hat trick on his forty-fourth of the season, with helpers from Morgan Rielly and Nylander. The Maple Leafs padded the lead in the third period with Tavares' fourth of the night and forty-fifth of the year, passed from Marner and Hyman. Florida pulled one back on a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his twenty-fourth of the season, made possible by Aleksander Barkov and Evgenii Dadonov. Toronto responded on a Hyman goal, his twentieth of the year, with helpers coming from Rielly and Marner, the latter earning a sock trick. The Panthers shot back on Huberdeau's second of the game and twenty-fifth of the season, a power play goal set up by Dadonov and Hoffman. Florida edged closer on Hawryluk's second of the game and seventh of the year, with the help of Denis Malgin and Ian McCoshen. The final stayed at 7-5, with the three stars awarded to Tavares, Marner, and Hawryluk, while Hyman, Nylander, Rielly, Huberdeau, Hoffman, and Dadonov get the honorable mentions.
Way to the south, the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Andrei Vasilevskiy tend the twines. Tampa Bay began in the first period with a Steven Stamkos goal, his fortieth of the season, assisted by Ryan Callahan and Mikhail Sergachev. Boston tied it on a Brad Marchand power play goal, his thirty-third of the year, powered by David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron. The Lightning took the lead back on a Stamkos goal, his second of the game and forty-first of the season, guided in by Victor Hedman and Sergachev. The Bruins tied it again in the second period on a Charlie Coyle goal, his twelfth of the year, with a lone assist by David Backes. Boston pulled ahead on a Brandon Carlo goal, his second of the season, fueled by David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk. The Bruins added on with another Marchand goal, his second of the game and thirty-fourth of the year, passed from Pastrnak and Bergeron. Tampa Bay got one back in the third period with a Hedman goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Stamkos and J.T. Miller. The Lightning evened the score with a Nikita Kucherov goal, his thirty-eighth of the year, helped along by Stamkos. Tampa Bay surged ahead with an Anthony Cirelli goal, his eighteenth of the campaign, with helpers from Mathieu Joseph and Ryan McDonagh. This stood for a 5-4 win, with the three stars given to Stamkos, Marchand, and Hedman, while Sergachev, Bergeron, and Pastrnak get the honorable mentions.
Northwest to St. Louis, where the Blues welcome the Vegas Golden Knights. Malcolm Subban and Jordan Binnington are in the creases. St. Louis struck first in the first period with an Ivan Barbashev goal, his thirteenth of the season, passed from Zach Sanford. Vegas tied it on a William Karlsson power play goal, his twenty-third of the year, powered by Colin Miller and Jonathan Marchessault in the second period. The Blues retook the lead on a Ryan O'Reilly goal, his twenty-seventh of the season, assisted by Jay Bouwmeester and Colton Parayko. St. Louis added on in the third period with a Sanford goal, his eighth of the year, coming off of Robert Bortuzzo and Alex Pietrangelo. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars given to Sanford, Binnington (24 for 25 in saves), and O'Reilly.
Further north, the Winnipeg Jets bring in the Dallas Stars. Ben Bishop and Connor Hellebuyck guard the cages. Dallas got going in the second period on an Esa Lindell goal, his tenth of the season, courtesy of Blake Comeau and Andrew Cogliano. The Stars added on with a Radek Faksa goal, his fourteenth of the year, via Mattias Janmark and the goalie Bishop. Dallas extended the lead as Tyler Seguin scored his thirtieth of the season on the power play, thanks to Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov. The Stars padded the lead in the third period on another Seguin power play goal, his second of the game and thirty-first of the year, powered by Miro Heiskanen. Winnipeg got on the board with a Kyle Connor goal, his thirty-third of the season, fueled by Kevin Hayes. The Jets got closer with a Patrik Laine power play goal, his thirtieth of the year, with assists provided by Jacob Trouba and Connor. Dallas iced it at 5-2 with a Faksa empty net goal, his second of the game and fifteenth of the campaign, set up by Valeri Nichushkin and Radulov. The three stars went to Seguin, Faksa, and Connor, while Radulov gets an honorable mention.
Back stateside, the Minnesota Wild host the Nashville Predators. Juuse Saros and Devan Dubnyk are the masked men. Nashville was first to score in the first period with a shorthanded Ryan Johansen goal, his twelfth of the season, set up by Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm. This would stand for a 1-0 win, with the three stars handed to Saros (29 save shutout), Johansen, and Dubnyk (18 for 19 in saves).
In Canada once more, as the Calgary Flames welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jack Campbell and Mike Smith are in the blue paint. Los Angeles kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Derek Forbort goal, his second of the season, via Jeff Carter and Kyle Clifford. The Kings added on in the third period with a Jonny Brodzinski goal, his second of the year, courtesy of Trevor Lewis and Dion Phaneuf. Los Angeles iced it at 3-0 with a Tyler Toffoli empty net goal, his thirteenth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars were Campbell (42 save shutout), Forbort, and Brodzinski.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Jonathan Bernier and Martin Jones receive the starting nods in goal. Detroit drew first blood in the first period with a Dylan Larkin goal, his twenty-eighth of the season, via Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi. The Red Wings added on in the second period with an Andreas Athanasiou goal, his twenty-ninth of the year, assisted by Taro Hirose. Detroit extended the lead in the third period with a shorthanded Christoffer Ehn goal, his third of the season, set up by Luke Glendening and Darren Helm. San Jose got on the board with an Evander Kane power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year, powered by Joe Thornton and Tim Heed. The Sharks got closer with a Tomas Hertl goal, his thirty-third of the campaign, passed from Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc. This only made it 3-2, the final, with the three stars given to Ehn, Bernier (39 for 41 in saves), and Athanasiou.
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Sunday, March 24, 2019
NHL 2018/19 - Day 165
Five games on this Sunday, beginning with...
The Washington Capitals hosting the Philadelphia Flyers. Braden Holtby and Brian Elliott man the creases. Washington started in the first period with a Tom Wilson goal, his twenty-second of the season, passed from Nick Jensen and Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals added on in the second period with a Travis Boyd goal, his fifth of the year, assisted by Matt Niskanen and Nic Dowd. Philadelphia got on the board with a Jakub Voracek power play goal, his twentieth of the season, going in unassisted. The Capitals answered in the third period with a Jakub Vrana goal, his twenty-second of the year, via Brett Connolly. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars going to Holtby (35 for 36 in saves), Boyd, and Vrana.
Along to New York, as the Islanders welcome the Arizona Coyotes. Darcy Kuemper and Robin Lehner start in goal. New York opened in the first period with a Jordan Eberle goal, his fifteenth of the season, passed from Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk. The Islanders added on in the third period with a Brock Nelson goal, his twenty-fourth of the year, made possible by Leo Komarov and Josh Bailey. This made it 2-0, the final, with the three stars awarded to Lehner (31 save shutout), Eberle, and Nelson.
Down in Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Curtis McElhinney are the goalies. Montreal led off in the first period with a Paul Byron goal, his fifteenth of the season, coming off of Brendan Gallagher and Nate Thompson. Carolina tied it in the third period with a Trevor van Riemsdyk goal, his third of the year, helped along by Micheal Ferland and Jordan Martinook. The Hurricanes won 2-1 in overtime with an Andrei Svechnikov goal, his twentieth of the campaign, assisted by Jordan Staal. The three stars were Svechnikov, McElhinney (28 for 29 in saves), and Price (38 for 40 in saves).
Westward to Chicago, as the Blackhawks bring in the Colorado Avalanche. Philipp Grubauer and Corey Crawford are in the blue paint. Colorado got going in the second period with an Alexander Kerfoot power play goal, his twelfth of the season, powered by Tyson Barrie and Nathan MacKinnon. Chicago tied it in the third period with an Artem Anisimov power play goal, his fourteenth of the year, with a lone helper by Brent Seabrook. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in overtime on a Duncan Keith goal, his sixth of the campaign, made possible by Brandon Saad. The three stars were Keith, Anisimov, and Grubauer (40 for 42 in saves).
Finally, the Vancouver Canucks host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Thatcher Demko are in net. Columbus began in the first period with a Josh Anderson goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, guided in by Pierre-Luc Dubois and Adam McQuaid. The Blue Jackets added on in the second period with a Dubois goal, his twenty-fourth of the year, with a lone assist by Artemi Panarin. Columbus extended the lead as Ryan Dzingel scored his twenty-fourth of the season, thanks to Anderson. The Blue Jackets padded the lead in the third period with an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal, his sixteenth of the year, via Boone Jenner and Alexander Wennberg. Columbus capped it at 5-0 with an Anderson goal, his second of the game and twenty-sixth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Anderson, Bobrovsky (21 save shutout), and Dubois.
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The Washington Capitals hosting the Philadelphia Flyers. Braden Holtby and Brian Elliott man the creases. Washington started in the first period with a Tom Wilson goal, his twenty-second of the season, passed from Nick Jensen and Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals added on in the second period with a Travis Boyd goal, his fifth of the year, assisted by Matt Niskanen and Nic Dowd. Philadelphia got on the board with a Jakub Voracek power play goal, his twentieth of the season, going in unassisted. The Capitals answered in the third period with a Jakub Vrana goal, his twenty-second of the year, via Brett Connolly. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars going to Holtby (35 for 36 in saves), Boyd, and Vrana.
Along to New York, as the Islanders welcome the Arizona Coyotes. Darcy Kuemper and Robin Lehner start in goal. New York opened in the first period with a Jordan Eberle goal, his fifteenth of the season, passed from Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk. The Islanders added on in the third period with a Brock Nelson goal, his twenty-fourth of the year, made possible by Leo Komarov and Josh Bailey. This made it 2-0, the final, with the three stars awarded to Lehner (31 save shutout), Eberle, and Nelson.
Down in Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Curtis McElhinney are the goalies. Montreal led off in the first period with a Paul Byron goal, his fifteenth of the season, coming off of Brendan Gallagher and Nate Thompson. Carolina tied it in the third period with a Trevor van Riemsdyk goal, his third of the year, helped along by Micheal Ferland and Jordan Martinook. The Hurricanes won 2-1 in overtime with an Andrei Svechnikov goal, his twentieth of the campaign, assisted by Jordan Staal. The three stars were Svechnikov, McElhinney (28 for 29 in saves), and Price (38 for 40 in saves).
Westward to Chicago, as the Blackhawks bring in the Colorado Avalanche. Philipp Grubauer and Corey Crawford are in the blue paint. Colorado got going in the second period with an Alexander Kerfoot power play goal, his twelfth of the season, powered by Tyson Barrie and Nathan MacKinnon. Chicago tied it in the third period with an Artem Anisimov power play goal, his fourteenth of the year, with a lone helper by Brent Seabrook. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in overtime on a Duncan Keith goal, his sixth of the campaign, made possible by Brandon Saad. The three stars were Keith, Anisimov, and Grubauer (40 for 42 in saves).
Finally, the Vancouver Canucks host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Thatcher Demko are in net. Columbus began in the first period with a Josh Anderson goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, guided in by Pierre-Luc Dubois and Adam McQuaid. The Blue Jackets added on in the second period with a Dubois goal, his twenty-fourth of the year, with a lone assist by Artemi Panarin. Columbus extended the lead as Ryan Dzingel scored his twenty-fourth of the season, thanks to Anderson. The Blue Jackets padded the lead in the third period with an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal, his sixteenth of the year, via Boone Jenner and Alexander Wennberg. Columbus capped it at 5-0 with an Anderson goal, his second of the game and twenty-sixth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Anderson, Bobrovsky (21 save shutout), and Dubois.
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MLS 2019 - Week 4
We've got only five games on a weekend shortened by the international break. First up...
FC Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids. Tim Howard and Jesse Gonzalez start in goal. Dallas opened in the 35th minute with a Michael Barrios goal. Colorado tied it in the 69th minute with a Tommy Smith goal. In the 76th minute, the Toros' Barrios took a yellow card for a foul. Dallas regained the lead in the 82nd minute with a Ryan Hollingshead goal. Toros keeper Gonzalez received a yellow card for time wasting in the 86th minute. The Rapids saw a yellow card for Jack Price's 88th minute foul. The final held at 2-1, with Hollingshead earning the man of the match honors.
Northeast to Philadelphia, where the Union welcome the Columbus Crew SC. Joe Bendik and Carlos are the keepers. Philadelphia started in the 31st minute with a David Accam goal, via Fabrice-Jean Picault and Haris Medunjanin. The Union added on in the 41st minute with another Accam goal. Philadelphia extended the lead in the 48th minute as Ilsinho scored, thanks to Accam. Gaston Sauro of Columbus had a yellow card for his 68th minute foul. The game ended 3-0, with Accam awarded man of the match honors.
Along to the New York Red Bulls bringing in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Luis Robles are the veterans in goal. Robin Jansson of Orlando City took a yellow card for his 51st minute foul. The Lions got going in the 73rd minute with a Sacha Kljestan goal, set up by Joao Moutinho and Dom Dwyer. Orlando City saw yellow cards for Lamine Sane's 78th minute foul and Kljestan's time wasting in stoppage time. Also in stoppage time, New York's Alex Muyl took a yellow card for a foul and the keeper Robles was booked for dissent. The final stayed at 1-0, making Kljestan the man of the match.
Saturday ends with Los Angeles FC hosting Real Salt Lake. Nick Rimando and Tyler Miller draw the starts in goal. Everton Luiz of Salt Lake had a yellow card for a 4th minute foul. Los Angeles saw yellow cards for a foul by Jordan Harvey in the 18th minute and Andre Horta's time wasting in the 22nd minute. Real's Sebastian Saucedo took a yellow card for dissent in the 24th minute. Salt Lake led off in the 35th minute with a Damir Kreilach penalty kick goal. The Black and Gold tied it with a Diego Rossi goal in the 40th minute. Real's Kyle Beckerman had a yellow card for a 55th minute foul, as did Kreilach in the 79th minute. Salt Lake went down to ten men in the 84th minute when Justin Portillo took a straight red card for a foul. Los Angeles took the lead in stoppage time with a Walker Zimmerman goal, via Niko Hamalainen. Aaron Herrera of Real received a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final was 2-1, with Zimmerman named man of the match.
On Sunday, the New England Revolution host FC Cincinnati. Spencer Richey and Brad Knighton are in the six-yard boxes. Cincinnati began in the 44th minute with a Kekuta Manneh goal, assisted by Kenny Saief. Antonio Mlinar Delamea of New England took a yellow card for a 52nd minute foul. The Orange and Blue added on with a Saief goal in the 65th minute, set up by Manneh. In the 73rd minute, Cincinnati's Leonardo Bertone received a yellow card for a foul. The Revolution's Diego Fagundez picked up a yellow card for a 74th minute foul. The final stayed at 2-0, with Manneh picked as man of the match
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FC Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids. Tim Howard and Jesse Gonzalez start in goal. Dallas opened in the 35th minute with a Michael Barrios goal. Colorado tied it in the 69th minute with a Tommy Smith goal. In the 76th minute, the Toros' Barrios took a yellow card for a foul. Dallas regained the lead in the 82nd minute with a Ryan Hollingshead goal. Toros keeper Gonzalez received a yellow card for time wasting in the 86th minute. The Rapids saw a yellow card for Jack Price's 88th minute foul. The final held at 2-1, with Hollingshead earning the man of the match honors.
Northeast to Philadelphia, where the Union welcome the Columbus Crew SC. Joe Bendik and Carlos are the keepers. Philadelphia started in the 31st minute with a David Accam goal, via Fabrice-Jean Picault and Haris Medunjanin. The Union added on in the 41st minute with another Accam goal. Philadelphia extended the lead in the 48th minute as Ilsinho scored, thanks to Accam. Gaston Sauro of Columbus had a yellow card for his 68th minute foul. The game ended 3-0, with Accam awarded man of the match honors.
Along to the New York Red Bulls bringing in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Luis Robles are the veterans in goal. Robin Jansson of Orlando City took a yellow card for his 51st minute foul. The Lions got going in the 73rd minute with a Sacha Kljestan goal, set up by Joao Moutinho and Dom Dwyer. Orlando City saw yellow cards for Lamine Sane's 78th minute foul and Kljestan's time wasting in stoppage time. Also in stoppage time, New York's Alex Muyl took a yellow card for a foul and the keeper Robles was booked for dissent. The final stayed at 1-0, making Kljestan the man of the match.
Saturday ends with Los Angeles FC hosting Real Salt Lake. Nick Rimando and Tyler Miller draw the starts in goal. Everton Luiz of Salt Lake had a yellow card for a 4th minute foul. Los Angeles saw yellow cards for a foul by Jordan Harvey in the 18th minute and Andre Horta's time wasting in the 22nd minute. Real's Sebastian Saucedo took a yellow card for dissent in the 24th minute. Salt Lake led off in the 35th minute with a Damir Kreilach penalty kick goal. The Black and Gold tied it with a Diego Rossi goal in the 40th minute. Real's Kyle Beckerman had a yellow card for a 55th minute foul, as did Kreilach in the 79th minute. Salt Lake went down to ten men in the 84th minute when Justin Portillo took a straight red card for a foul. Los Angeles took the lead in stoppage time with a Walker Zimmerman goal, via Niko Hamalainen. Aaron Herrera of Real received a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final was 2-1, with Zimmerman named man of the match.
On Sunday, the New England Revolution host FC Cincinnati. Spencer Richey and Brad Knighton are in the six-yard boxes. Cincinnati began in the 44th minute with a Kekuta Manneh goal, assisted by Kenny Saief. Antonio Mlinar Delamea of New England took a yellow card for a 52nd minute foul. The Orange and Blue added on with a Saief goal in the 65th minute, set up by Manneh. In the 73rd minute, Cincinnati's Leonardo Bertone received a yellow card for a foul. The Revolution's Diego Fagundez picked up a yellow card for a 74th minute foul. The final stayed at 2-0, with Manneh picked as man of the match
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
NHL 2018/19 - Day 164
It's a big day with 14 games on, beginning with four matinees. The first is in...
New Jersey, as the Devils host the Arizona Coyotes. Darcy Kuemper and MacKenzie Blackwood are the unheralded goalies. Arizona started in the first period with an Oliver Ekman-Larsson goal, his twelfth of the season, assisted by Alex Galchenyuk and Conor Garland. New Jersey tied it on a Drew Stafford goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Pavel Zacha and Miles Wood. In the shootout, Zacha and Blake Coleman carried the Devils over Garland and the Coyotes for a 2-1 win. The three stars were Zacha, Blackwood (23 for 24 in saves), and Kuemper (31 for 32 in saves).
Over in Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Carter Hart man the nets. Philadelphia opened in the first period with a Robert Hagg goal, his fifth of the season, courtesy of Radko Gudas and Ryan Hartman. New York tied it on a Brock Nelson goal, his twenty-third of the year, via Scott Mayfield and Devon Toews. The Islanders took the lead in the second period with a Nick Leddy goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Mathew Barzal and Johnny Boychuk. The Flyers tied it again in the third period with a Shayne Gostisbehere power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier. New York pulled ahead with a Josh Bailey goal, his fifteenth of the season, coming off of Nelson and Andrew Ladd. The Islanders iced it at 4-2 with another Bailey goal, his second of the game and sixteenth of the year, made possible by Leo Komarov and Adam Pelech. The three stars were Bailey, Nelson, and Leddy.
Out west, the Colorado Avalanche bring in the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Philipp Grubauer make the starts in goal. Colorado got going in the second period with a Patrik Nemeth goal, his second of the season, guided in by J.T. Compher and Alexander Kerfoot. Chicago tied it on a Jonathan Toews goal, his thirty-second of the year, fueled by Dylan Sikura and Patrick Kane. The Avalanche retook the lead on a Colin Wilson power play goal, his eleventh of the season, powered by Kerfoot and Samuel Girard. Colorado added on in the third period with a Sven Andrighetto goal, his sixth of the year, via Erik Johnson and Wilson. The Blackhawks got one back on an Erik Gustafsson goal, his sixteenth of the season, passed from Duncan Keith and Brandon Saad. The Avalanche iced it at 4-2 with a Derick Brassard empty net goal, his thirteenth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars were Wilson, Kerfoot, and Andrighetto.
Up in Edmonton, the Oilers host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Mikko Koskinen are in the blue paint. Ottawa struck first in the first period with a Brady Tkachuk power play goal, his eighteenth of the season, powered by Christian Wolanin and Dylan DeMelo. Edmonton tied it on an Alex Chiasson goal, his twenty-first of the year, via Darnell Nurse. The Senators retook the lead with a Bobby Ryan power play goal, his fourteenth of the season, with assists provided by Thomas Chabot and Colin White. The Oilers retied it in the second period on a Connor McDavid goal, his thirty-eighth of the year, guided in by Leon Draisaitl and Zack Kassian. Ottawa pulled ahead with a Briand Gibbons goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Magnus Paajrvi and Oscar Lindberg. Edmonton tied it again with a Colby Cave goal, his third of the year, coming off of Joseph Gambardella and Sam Gagner. The Senators won 4-3 in overtime with a Tkachuk goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, helped along by Rudolfs Balcers and the goalie Anderson. The three stars went to Tkachuk, Gibbons, and Ryan.
At the regular time, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Petr Mrazek play in goal. Carolina dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Jordan Staal goal, his ninth of the season, passed from Justin Faulk and Teuvo Teravainen. The Hurricanes added on with a Brett Pesce goal, his seventh of the year, assisted by Justin Williams and Sebastian Aho. Minnesota got on the board with an Eric Staal power play goal, his twenty-first of the season, powered by Kevin Fiala and Jared Spurgeon. Carolina answered in the third period with an Andrei Svechnikov goal, his nineteenth of the year, coming off of Teravainen and Jordan Staal. The Hurricanes extended the lead as Lucas Wallmark scored his tenth of the season, thanks to Micheal Ferland and Jordan Martinook. Carolina capped it at 5-1 with an unassisted Teravainen goal, his nineteenth of the year. The three stars were Teravainen, Jordan Staal, and Pesce.
North to Montreal, where the Canadiens welcome the Buffalo Sabres. Carter Hutton and Carey Price are in the creases. Buffalo led off in the first period with a Sam Reinhart goal, his nineteenth of the season, via Casey Mittelstadt and Brandon Montour. Montreal tied it in the second period on an Artturi Lehkonen goal, his ninth of the year, passed from Andrew Shaw and Max Domi. The Canadiens took the lead with a Brendan Gallagher goal, his thirty-second of the season, assisted by Phillip Danult. Montreal added on with a Shaw goal, his eighteenth of the year, coming off of Max Domi and Brett Kulak. The Sabres got one back on an Alexander Nylander power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Eichel. Buffalo tied it as Marco Scandella scored his fifth of the year, thanks to Johan Larsson. The Canadiens fired back with a Paul Byron goal, his fourteenth of the season, made possible by Jordan Weal and Nate Thompson. Montreal extended the lead as Gallagher scored his second of the game and thirty-third of the year in the third period, with the help of Shea Weber and Tomas Tatar. The Sabres countered on an unassisted Eichel goal, his twenty-sixth of the season. The Canadiens replied on a Domi power play goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, with assists provided by Jeff Petry and Tatar. Montreal iced it at 7-4 on a Tatar empty net goal, his twenty-third of the campaign, set up by Gallagher and Danault. The three stars belonged to Gallagher, Tatar, and Domi, while Shaw, Eichel, and Danault get the honorable mentions.
Along to Ontario, as the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in the New York Rangers. Alexandar Georgiev and Frederik Andersen receive the green light to play in goal. New York cracked the scoresheet in the third period with a Pavel Buchnevich goal, his eighteenth of the season, guided in by Brady Skjei and Kevin Shattenkirk. Toronto tied it on a Zach Hyman goal, his nineteenth of the year, via John Tavares and Mitchell Marner. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime with a Ryan Strome goal, his fifteenth of the campaign, set up by Boo Nieves. The three stars were Georgiev (44 for 45 in saves), Strome, and Buchnevich.
Way to the south, the Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins. Jaroslav Halak faces a lesser foe in Sam Montembeault in goal. Boston began in the first period with a Noel Acciari goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of David Backes and Connor Clifton. The Bruins added on in the second period with a Brad Marchand goal, his thirty-second of the year, passed from Patrice Bergeron. Florida got on the board with a Jayce Hawryluk goal, his fifth of the season, helped along by Mike Hoffman. Boston replied with a Zdeno Chara goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Danton Heinen and Charlie Coyle. The Bruins extended the lead on an unassisted Karson Kuhlman goal, his second of the season. The Panthers pulled one back on a Hoffman goal, his thirty-fifth of the year, guided in by MacKenzie Weegar and Josh Brown. Boston answered with a Steven Kampfer power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Heinen and John Moore. The Bruins padded the lead as David Pastrnak scored his thirty-third of the year, thanks to Chara and the goalie Halak. Florida countered in the third period on a Vincent Trocheck power play goal, his eighth of the season, with assists provided by Aaron Ekblad and Henrik Borgstrom. Boston iced it at 7-3 with a Bergeron empty net goal, his thirty-first of the year, set up by Pastrnak and Marchand. The three stars were given to Marchand, Pastrnak, and Bergeron, while Chara, Hoffman, and Heinen get the honorable mentions.
Far north again to Winnipeg, where the Jets welcome the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Connor Hellebuyck protect the nets. Winnipeg drew first blood in the second period with a Kyle Connor goal, his thirtieth of the season, helped along by Kevin Hayes and Tyler Myers. The Jets added on with an Andrew Copp goal, his eleventh of the year, assisted by Matt Hendrick and Mathieu Perreault. Winnipeg extended the lead as Hayes scored his eighteenth of the season, with the help of Connor and Jacob Trouba. The Jets padded the lead in the third period with a Connor goal, his thirty-first of the year and second of the game, guided in by Hayes. Winnipeg iced it at 5-0 with Connor completing a hat trick on his thirty-second of the campaign, made possible by Patrik Laine and Hayes, the latter earning a sock trick. The three stars went to Connor, Hayes, and Hellebuyck (33 save shutout).
Southward to Dallas, as the Stars bring in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Murray and Anton Khudobin are set to start in goal. Pittsburgh kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Jake Guentzel power play goal, his thirty-eighth of the season, powered by Phil Kessel and Kris Letang. Dallas tied it in the second period on a Tyler Seguin goal, his twenty-ninth of the year, courtesy of Alexander Radulov and Roope Hintz. The Penguins retook the lead with a Jared McCann goal, his eighteenth of the season, via Kessel. The Stars retied it on an Andrew Cogliano goal, his fifth of the year, passed from John Klingberg and Valeri Nichushkin. Pittsburgh pulled ahead in the third period with a McCann shorthanded goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, set up by Teddy Blueger and Erik Gudbranson. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being McCann, Kessel, and Murray (29 for 31 in saves).
Backtracking to St. Louis, as the Blues host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jordan Binnington patrol the creases. St. Louis was first to score in the first period with a Robert Thomas power play goal, his eighth of the season, powered by Vince Dunn and Pat Maroon. The Blues added on with an Alexander Steen goal, his eighth of the year, via Zach Sanford. St. Louis extended the lead as Vladimir Tarasenko scored his twenty-ninth of the season, thanks to Ryan O'Reilly and Brayden Schenn. Tampa Bay got on the board in the second period with a shorthanded Alex Killorn goal, his seventeenth of the year, set up by Anthony Cirelli. The Lightning got closer with a Brayden Point goal, his fortieth of the season, made possible by Ryan McDonagh. The Blues fired back with a Schenn goal, his fifteenth of the year, with helpers from Tarasenko and Ivan Barbashev. Tampa Bay got one back in the third period on a Steven Stamkos goal, his thirty-ninth of the campaign, fueled by J.T. Miller. This only made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars handed to Schenn, Tarasenko, and Steen.
Northwest to Vancouver, as the Canucks welcome the Calgary Flames. Mike Smith and Jacob Markstrom make the starts in goal. Calgary opened in the first period with a Mark Giordano goal, his sixteenth of the season, via Derek Ryan and Garnet Hathaway. The Flames added on in the second period with a Hathaway goal, his tenth of the year, courtesy of Giordano. Vancouver got on the board in the third period with a Brock Boeser power play goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, powered by Alexander Edler and Elias Pettersson. Calgary replied on an Andrew Mangiapane goal, his seventh of the year, fueled by Giordano. This worked for a 3-1 win, with the three stars given to Giordano, Hathaway, and Smith (27 for 28 in saves).
Down in Nevada, the Vegas Golden Knights bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Malcolm Subban are the goalies. Detroit started in the first period with a Luke Glendening goal, his tenth of the season, guided in by Andreas Athanasiou and Taro Hirose. Vegas tied it in the second period with a Cody Eakin goal, his twentieth of the year, fueled by Ryan Reaves and Nate Schmidt. The Golden Knights took the lead in the third period with a Reilly Smith shorthanded and unassisted goal, his eighteenth of the season. The Red Wings retied it on an Anthony Mantha power play goal, his eighteenth of the year, powered by Athanasiou and Niklas Kronwall. Detroit won 3-2 in overtime on a Mantha goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, with a lone helper from Dylan Larkin. The three stars were Mantha, Athanasiou, and Howard (28 for 30 in saves).
Finally, the Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan Miller and Jonathan Quick are the American goalies. Anaheim struck first in the first period with a Cam Fowler goal, his fifth of the season, via Andy Welinski and Sam Steel. Los Angeles tied it on a Kyle Clifford power play goal, his ninth of the year, powered by Alec Martinez and Alex Iafallo. The Kings took the lead in the second period with a Jeff Carter goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Dustin Brown and Austin Wagner. The Ducks retied it on a Rickard Rakell power play goal, his fourteenth of the year, with assists provided by Jakob Silfverberg and Adam Henrique. Anaheim pulled ahead in the third period on a Carter Rowney shorthanded goal, his sixth of the season, set up by Derek Grant. Los Angeles retied it with a Carl Grundstrom goal, his third of the year, with helpers from Tyler Toffoli and Martinez. The tie went to a shootout, where Anze Kopitar had the only tally for the Kings for a 4-3 win. The three stars were Grundstrom, Martinez, and Rowney.
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New Jersey, as the Devils host the Arizona Coyotes. Darcy Kuemper and MacKenzie Blackwood are the unheralded goalies. Arizona started in the first period with an Oliver Ekman-Larsson goal, his twelfth of the season, assisted by Alex Galchenyuk and Conor Garland. New Jersey tied it on a Drew Stafford goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Pavel Zacha and Miles Wood. In the shootout, Zacha and Blake Coleman carried the Devils over Garland and the Coyotes for a 2-1 win. The three stars were Zacha, Blackwood (23 for 24 in saves), and Kuemper (31 for 32 in saves).
Over in Philadelphia, the Flyers welcome the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Carter Hart man the nets. Philadelphia opened in the first period with a Robert Hagg goal, his fifth of the season, courtesy of Radko Gudas and Ryan Hartman. New York tied it on a Brock Nelson goal, his twenty-third of the year, via Scott Mayfield and Devon Toews. The Islanders took the lead in the second period with a Nick Leddy goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Mathew Barzal and Johnny Boychuk. The Flyers tied it again in the third period with a Shayne Gostisbehere power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier. New York pulled ahead with a Josh Bailey goal, his fifteenth of the season, coming off of Nelson and Andrew Ladd. The Islanders iced it at 4-2 with another Bailey goal, his second of the game and sixteenth of the year, made possible by Leo Komarov and Adam Pelech. The three stars were Bailey, Nelson, and Leddy.
Out west, the Colorado Avalanche bring in the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Philipp Grubauer make the starts in goal. Colorado got going in the second period with a Patrik Nemeth goal, his second of the season, guided in by J.T. Compher and Alexander Kerfoot. Chicago tied it on a Jonathan Toews goal, his thirty-second of the year, fueled by Dylan Sikura and Patrick Kane. The Avalanche retook the lead on a Colin Wilson power play goal, his eleventh of the season, powered by Kerfoot and Samuel Girard. Colorado added on in the third period with a Sven Andrighetto goal, his sixth of the year, via Erik Johnson and Wilson. The Blackhawks got one back on an Erik Gustafsson goal, his sixteenth of the season, passed from Duncan Keith and Brandon Saad. The Avalanche iced it at 4-2 with a Derick Brassard empty net goal, his thirteenth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars were Wilson, Kerfoot, and Andrighetto.
Up in Edmonton, the Oilers host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Mikko Koskinen are in the blue paint. Ottawa struck first in the first period with a Brady Tkachuk power play goal, his eighteenth of the season, powered by Christian Wolanin and Dylan DeMelo. Edmonton tied it on an Alex Chiasson goal, his twenty-first of the year, via Darnell Nurse. The Senators retook the lead with a Bobby Ryan power play goal, his fourteenth of the season, with assists provided by Thomas Chabot and Colin White. The Oilers retied it in the second period on a Connor McDavid goal, his thirty-eighth of the year, guided in by Leon Draisaitl and Zack Kassian. Ottawa pulled ahead with a Briand Gibbons goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Magnus Paajrvi and Oscar Lindberg. Edmonton tied it again with a Colby Cave goal, his third of the year, coming off of Joseph Gambardella and Sam Gagner. The Senators won 4-3 in overtime with a Tkachuk goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, helped along by Rudolfs Balcers and the goalie Anderson. The three stars went to Tkachuk, Gibbons, and Ryan.
At the regular time, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Petr Mrazek play in goal. Carolina dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Jordan Staal goal, his ninth of the season, passed from Justin Faulk and Teuvo Teravainen. The Hurricanes added on with a Brett Pesce goal, his seventh of the year, assisted by Justin Williams and Sebastian Aho. Minnesota got on the board with an Eric Staal power play goal, his twenty-first of the season, powered by Kevin Fiala and Jared Spurgeon. Carolina answered in the third period with an Andrei Svechnikov goal, his nineteenth of the year, coming off of Teravainen and Jordan Staal. The Hurricanes extended the lead as Lucas Wallmark scored his tenth of the season, thanks to Micheal Ferland and Jordan Martinook. Carolina capped it at 5-1 with an unassisted Teravainen goal, his nineteenth of the year. The three stars were Teravainen, Jordan Staal, and Pesce.
North to Montreal, where the Canadiens welcome the Buffalo Sabres. Carter Hutton and Carey Price are in the creases. Buffalo led off in the first period with a Sam Reinhart goal, his nineteenth of the season, via Casey Mittelstadt and Brandon Montour. Montreal tied it in the second period on an Artturi Lehkonen goal, his ninth of the year, passed from Andrew Shaw and Max Domi. The Canadiens took the lead with a Brendan Gallagher goal, his thirty-second of the season, assisted by Phillip Danult. Montreal added on with a Shaw goal, his eighteenth of the year, coming off of Max Domi and Brett Kulak. The Sabres got one back on an Alexander Nylander power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Eichel. Buffalo tied it as Marco Scandella scored his fifth of the year, thanks to Johan Larsson. The Canadiens fired back with a Paul Byron goal, his fourteenth of the season, made possible by Jordan Weal and Nate Thompson. Montreal extended the lead as Gallagher scored his second of the game and thirty-third of the year in the third period, with the help of Shea Weber and Tomas Tatar. The Sabres countered on an unassisted Eichel goal, his twenty-sixth of the season. The Canadiens replied on a Domi power play goal, his twenty-sixth of the year, with assists provided by Jeff Petry and Tatar. Montreal iced it at 7-4 on a Tatar empty net goal, his twenty-third of the campaign, set up by Gallagher and Danault. The three stars belonged to Gallagher, Tatar, and Domi, while Shaw, Eichel, and Danault get the honorable mentions.
Along to Ontario, as the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in the New York Rangers. Alexandar Georgiev and Frederik Andersen receive the green light to play in goal. New York cracked the scoresheet in the third period with a Pavel Buchnevich goal, his eighteenth of the season, guided in by Brady Skjei and Kevin Shattenkirk. Toronto tied it on a Zach Hyman goal, his nineteenth of the year, via John Tavares and Mitchell Marner. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime with a Ryan Strome goal, his fifteenth of the campaign, set up by Boo Nieves. The three stars were Georgiev (44 for 45 in saves), Strome, and Buchnevich.
Way to the south, the Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins. Jaroslav Halak faces a lesser foe in Sam Montembeault in goal. Boston began in the first period with a Noel Acciari goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of David Backes and Connor Clifton. The Bruins added on in the second period with a Brad Marchand goal, his thirty-second of the year, passed from Patrice Bergeron. Florida got on the board with a Jayce Hawryluk goal, his fifth of the season, helped along by Mike Hoffman. Boston replied with a Zdeno Chara goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Danton Heinen and Charlie Coyle. The Bruins extended the lead on an unassisted Karson Kuhlman goal, his second of the season. The Panthers pulled one back on a Hoffman goal, his thirty-fifth of the year, guided in by MacKenzie Weegar and Josh Brown. Boston answered with a Steven Kampfer power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Heinen and John Moore. The Bruins padded the lead as David Pastrnak scored his thirty-third of the year, thanks to Chara and the goalie Halak. Florida countered in the third period on a Vincent Trocheck power play goal, his eighth of the season, with assists provided by Aaron Ekblad and Henrik Borgstrom. Boston iced it at 7-3 with a Bergeron empty net goal, his thirty-first of the year, set up by Pastrnak and Marchand. The three stars were given to Marchand, Pastrnak, and Bergeron, while Chara, Hoffman, and Heinen get the honorable mentions.
Far north again to Winnipeg, where the Jets welcome the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Connor Hellebuyck protect the nets. Winnipeg drew first blood in the second period with a Kyle Connor goal, his thirtieth of the season, helped along by Kevin Hayes and Tyler Myers. The Jets added on with an Andrew Copp goal, his eleventh of the year, assisted by Matt Hendrick and Mathieu Perreault. Winnipeg extended the lead as Hayes scored his eighteenth of the season, with the help of Connor and Jacob Trouba. The Jets padded the lead in the third period with a Connor goal, his thirty-first of the year and second of the game, guided in by Hayes. Winnipeg iced it at 5-0 with Connor completing a hat trick on his thirty-second of the campaign, made possible by Patrik Laine and Hayes, the latter earning a sock trick. The three stars went to Connor, Hayes, and Hellebuyck (33 save shutout).
Southward to Dallas, as the Stars bring in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Murray and Anton Khudobin are set to start in goal. Pittsburgh kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Jake Guentzel power play goal, his thirty-eighth of the season, powered by Phil Kessel and Kris Letang. Dallas tied it in the second period on a Tyler Seguin goal, his twenty-ninth of the year, courtesy of Alexander Radulov and Roope Hintz. The Penguins retook the lead with a Jared McCann goal, his eighteenth of the season, via Kessel. The Stars retied it on an Andrew Cogliano goal, his fifth of the year, passed from John Klingberg and Valeri Nichushkin. Pittsburgh pulled ahead in the third period with a McCann shorthanded goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, set up by Teddy Blueger and Erik Gudbranson. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being McCann, Kessel, and Murray (29 for 31 in saves).
Backtracking to St. Louis, as the Blues host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jordan Binnington patrol the creases. St. Louis was first to score in the first period with a Robert Thomas power play goal, his eighth of the season, powered by Vince Dunn and Pat Maroon. The Blues added on with an Alexander Steen goal, his eighth of the year, via Zach Sanford. St. Louis extended the lead as Vladimir Tarasenko scored his twenty-ninth of the season, thanks to Ryan O'Reilly and Brayden Schenn. Tampa Bay got on the board in the second period with a shorthanded Alex Killorn goal, his seventeenth of the year, set up by Anthony Cirelli. The Lightning got closer with a Brayden Point goal, his fortieth of the season, made possible by Ryan McDonagh. The Blues fired back with a Schenn goal, his fifteenth of the year, with helpers from Tarasenko and Ivan Barbashev. Tampa Bay got one back in the third period on a Steven Stamkos goal, his thirty-ninth of the campaign, fueled by J.T. Miller. This only made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars handed to Schenn, Tarasenko, and Steen.
Northwest to Vancouver, as the Canucks welcome the Calgary Flames. Mike Smith and Jacob Markstrom make the starts in goal. Calgary opened in the first period with a Mark Giordano goal, his sixteenth of the season, via Derek Ryan and Garnet Hathaway. The Flames added on in the second period with a Hathaway goal, his tenth of the year, courtesy of Giordano. Vancouver got on the board in the third period with a Brock Boeser power play goal, his twenty-fifth of the season, powered by Alexander Edler and Elias Pettersson. Calgary replied on an Andrew Mangiapane goal, his seventh of the year, fueled by Giordano. This worked for a 3-1 win, with the three stars given to Giordano, Hathaway, and Smith (27 for 28 in saves).
Down in Nevada, the Vegas Golden Knights bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Malcolm Subban are the goalies. Detroit started in the first period with a Luke Glendening goal, his tenth of the season, guided in by Andreas Athanasiou and Taro Hirose. Vegas tied it in the second period with a Cody Eakin goal, his twentieth of the year, fueled by Ryan Reaves and Nate Schmidt. The Golden Knights took the lead in the third period with a Reilly Smith shorthanded and unassisted goal, his eighteenth of the season. The Red Wings retied it on an Anthony Mantha power play goal, his eighteenth of the year, powered by Athanasiou and Niklas Kronwall. Detroit won 3-2 in overtime on a Mantha goal, his second of the game and nineteenth of the campaign, with a lone helper from Dylan Larkin. The three stars were Mantha, Athanasiou, and Howard (28 for 30 in saves).
Finally, the Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan Miller and Jonathan Quick are the American goalies. Anaheim struck first in the first period with a Cam Fowler goal, his fifth of the season, via Andy Welinski and Sam Steel. Los Angeles tied it on a Kyle Clifford power play goal, his ninth of the year, powered by Alec Martinez and Alex Iafallo. The Kings took the lead in the second period with a Jeff Carter goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Dustin Brown and Austin Wagner. The Ducks retied it on a Rickard Rakell power play goal, his fourteenth of the year, with assists provided by Jakob Silfverberg and Adam Henrique. Anaheim pulled ahead in the third period on a Carter Rowney shorthanded goal, his sixth of the season, set up by Derek Grant. Los Angeles retied it with a Carl Grundstrom goal, his third of the year, with helpers from Tyler Toffoli and Martinez. The tie went to a shootout, where Anze Kopitar had the only tally for the Kings for a 4-3 win. The three stars were Grundstrom, Martinez, and Rowney.
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Friday, March 22, 2019
NHL 2018/19 - Day 163
Two games on a light Friday, beginning with...
The Washington Capitals hosting the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Braden Holtby tend the twines. Minnesota led off in the first period with a Jordan Greenway goal, his twelfth of the season, coming off of Ryan Donato and Dubnyk. Washington tied it in the second period with a Brett Connolly goal, his twenty-first of of the year, via Nick Jensen and T.J. Oshie. The Wild took the lead in the third period with a Luke Kunin goal, his sixth of the campaign, assisted by Zach Parise and Donato. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Dubnyk (21 for 22 in saves), Donato, and Kunin.
Out in California, the Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks. Aaron Dell and John Gibson draw the starts in goal. Anaheim began in the first period with a Rickard Rakell goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Jakob Silfverberg and Ryan Getzlaf. San Jose tied it on a Kevin Labanc goal, his fourteenth of the year, courtesy of Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Marcus Sorensen. The Ducks pulled ahead in the third period with an Adam Henrique power play goal, his eighteenth of the season, powered by Troy Terry and Silfverberg. The Sharks retied it on a Timo Meier power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year, with assists provided by Joe Thornton and Brent Burns. Anaheim regained the lead with a Rakell power play goal, his second of the game and thirteenth of the season, helped along by Cam Fowler and Terry. San Jose evened it on a Justin Braun goal, his second of the year, passed from Vlasic and Gustav Nyquist. The Ducks won 4-3 in overtime with a Silfverberg goal, his twenty-third of the campaign, set up by Rakell and Fowler. The three stars were Rakell, Silfverberg, and Fowler, while Terry and Vlasic get the honorable mentions.
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The Washington Capitals hosting the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Braden Holtby tend the twines. Minnesota led off in the first period with a Jordan Greenway goal, his twelfth of the season, coming off of Ryan Donato and Dubnyk. Washington tied it in the second period with a Brett Connolly goal, his twenty-first of of the year, via Nick Jensen and T.J. Oshie. The Wild took the lead in the third period with a Luke Kunin goal, his sixth of the campaign, assisted by Zach Parise and Donato. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Dubnyk (21 for 22 in saves), Donato, and Kunin.
Out in California, the Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks. Aaron Dell and John Gibson draw the starts in goal. Anaheim began in the first period with a Rickard Rakell goal, his twelfth of the season, made possible by Jakob Silfverberg and Ryan Getzlaf. San Jose tied it on a Kevin Labanc goal, his fourteenth of the year, courtesy of Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Marcus Sorensen. The Ducks pulled ahead in the third period with an Adam Henrique power play goal, his eighteenth of the season, powered by Troy Terry and Silfverberg. The Sharks retied it on a Timo Meier power play goal, his twenty-eighth of the year, with assists provided by Joe Thornton and Brent Burns. Anaheim regained the lead with a Rakell power play goal, his second of the game and thirteenth of the season, helped along by Cam Fowler and Terry. San Jose evened it on a Justin Braun goal, his second of the year, passed from Vlasic and Gustav Nyquist. The Ducks won 4-3 in overtime with a Silfverberg goal, his twenty-third of the campaign, set up by Rakell and Fowler. The three stars were Rakell, Silfverberg, and Fowler, while Terry and Vlasic get the honorable mentions.
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