Day: December 3, 2022

Minnesota Whitecaps forward Liz Schepers stands alone during game action wearing her #21 grey alternate jersey.

Whitecap Recap: Minnesota Escapes Riveters’ Late-Game Push, Earn First Win of the Season

Minnesota Whitecaps defender Patti Marshall notched her first two PHF goals, both on the power play, as the Whitecaps took home their first win of the 2022-23 season by beating the Metropolitan Riveters 4-3. Marshall, the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft, had 24 career PHF games and eight assists under her belt […]

LGP 26: Leafs Return to Tampa for First Time Since Playoffs

Matt Murray will be between the pipes tonight as the Leafs face off against Tampa for the first time since game 7 of the playoffs last year. Both teams have had a decent start to the season, with the Leafs sitting in 2nd in the Atlantic and the Lightning right behind in 3rd place in […]

Red Wings Need Consistency in December

The Detroit Red Wings had great success throughout most of November. The team won seven out of thirteen games but ended the month with a November record of 7-3-3. The successful month put the Red Wings fourth in the Atlantic Division with 27 points through 22 games. Being five games over .500 at this point […]

Calgary’s Slow Start Was Expected, and There’s Still Time To Turn It Around

This summer, the Calgary Flames lost two high-end players, Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau. Their defense also suffered a system loss, with Eric Gudbranson departing in free agency. The start of the Flames’ season has been shaky, and it’s evident they’re without their two forty-goal scorers. They didn’t leave the offseason empty-handed. The Flames signed […]

NY Rangers Recap: Rangers Stunned By Brady Tkachuk’s Late Tying Goal, OT Winner, To Fall To Ottawa 3-2

Last night, the Rangers had a chance to prove to themselves and their fanbase that they would climb out of this early season phase of inconsistency and sloppy play. Instead, they only stoked those growing fears as they blew a late-goal lead and lost to the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in OT. What adds to the […]

Minnesota Whitecaps Weekend Preview: Metropolitan Riveters, December 3-4

The Minnesota Whitecaps begin their second home weekend of the season when they take on the Metropolitan Riveters on Saturday and Sunday at Richfield Ice Arena. On Saturday, the game is at 6:00 p.m. CT while the puck drops at 1:00 p.m. CT on Sunday. Both games will be available to stream on ESPN+, as […]

The Price For Pasta Keeps Going Up for the Boston Bruins

The Bruins’ best bet to retain star right-winger David Pastrnak at a reasonable team-friendly contract is long gone. The czech native bet on himself as well as other inferior players getting overpaid this offseason and into the season. That trend has continued with the recent extension by the Dallas Stars to their star 26-year-old center […]

Examining if Columbus Blue Jackets first-round draft pick David Jiricek should be in the AHL or NHL

It is no secret the Columbus Blue Jackets have been bombarded with injuries. Both defensemen Zach Werenski and Jake Bean’s seasons are over. The Columbus blueline has been a patchwork, and the team’s top prospect, D- David Jiricek, is in Cleveland playing for the Monsters. But should he be? At 19 years old, Jiricek looks […]

Detroit Red Wings Injury Updates

Injuries are part of the game, but the infirmary continues to fill up for the Detroit Red Wings. Currently, seven players are on Injured Reserve (IR), and one is expected back as early as next week. Here is a look at the Red Wings players who are out and when they are expected to return. […]