Metropolitan Division
Islanders an Enigma Over the Past Month
Since Patrick Roy was hired to coach the New York Islanders on January 20th, the Islanders have been a bit of an enigma. There have been stretches of excellent play when the team seems fully committed to the system that Roy is trying to install. And there have been stretches of bad penalties, frequent turnovers, […]
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Colin Blackwell Scores Lone Goal in a 3-1 Loss Against the Flyers | 2/21/2024
Colin Blackwell scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, February 21st. Connor Bedard’s point streak (two goals, four assists) from the past three games, following his return after being out due to a fractured jaw. However, Bedard played hard during this game against the Flyers. Flyers lineup against […]
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Islanders Hand the Penguins Their Second Straight Loss 5-4 in Overtime 2/20/2024
The New York Islanders visited the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, February 20th. The game went back and forth, the Islanders ended up with a lead until Valtteri Puustinen and Drew O’Connor had scored just 56 seconds apart to tie the game. However, the Penguins unfortunately lost their second straight game in overtime, 5-4. Islanders lineup […]
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Hurricanes Defeat Blackhawks 6-3, Connor Bedard Extends Point Streak to Three Games 2/19/2024
Connor Bedard scored a goal that was successfully challenged, however, he came back with a goal, and he recorded two assists to extend his point streak to three games (six points; two goals, four assists). The Chicago Blackhawks unfortunately lost their 21st straight road game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, February 19th. The Hurricanes […]
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Kings Beat Penguins 2-1 on Jaromir Jagr’s Jersey Retirement Night | 2/18/2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins took a very unfortunate 2-1 loss during a special night, the retirement of Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68. Before the game, they held an emotional ceremony for Jaromir Jagr, who left a huge impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL overall from his time being a player. Sidney Crosby scored for the […]
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Connor Bedard Returns, Sidney Crosby Scores Two in a 4-1 Win vs. Chicago 2/15/2024
Connor Bedard made his return to the lineup to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Chicago on Thursday, February 15th. Sidney Crosby scored two goals for the Penguins in their 4-1 win against the Blackhawks… Philipp Kurashev scored the lone goal for Chicago and Bedard recorded his first point being back in the lineup. […]
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Pittsburgh Penguins Lose Their Third Game Straight 5-2 Against the Florida Panthers, 2/14/2024
The Florida Panthers won their seventh in eight games in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, February 14th. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists in helping the Panthers achieve their 5-2 win. John Ludvig scored his first NHL goal for Pittsburgh. Panthers lineup against the Penguins: Verhaeghe – Barkov – Reinhart Cousins – Bennett – Tkachuk […]
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Rangers’ Division Lead Allows for Experimentation Ahead of Trade Deadline
With less than a month to go before the NHL trade deadline, there is precious little time to make the player additions and subtractions that will (hopefully) help teams make a playoff run or set them up for a brighter future. Each team’s plan for the deadline is not only a state secret and much […]
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Devils Lose to the Hurricanes 1-0 in OT, 2/10/2024
The New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes spent the whole game trading chances on Saturday, February 10th. Both teams played a great, high-intensity game… definitely, a game that would have you sitting on the edge of your seat! Devils lineup against the Hurricanes: Palat – Hischier – Bratt Hughes – Haula – Toffoli Meier […]
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Fleury Makes 33 Saves in a 3-2 Win Against the Pittsburgh Penguins | 2/9/2024
The Minnesota Wild held a Marc-Andre Fleury Night on Friday, February 9th. It was to honor Fleury for reaching 1,000 games played and 552 career wins. Fleury has passed Patrick Roy for the second-most all-time among NHL goaltenders. The Penguins played against the Wild, unfortunately not securing the two points. Minnesota and Marc-Andre Fleury defeated […]
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