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L at Hurricanes · Sat, Nov 7 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CAR | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
CHI Bedard 1 G, 2 pts · Vlasic 2 A
CAR Svechnikov 2 G · Aho 2 A, 3 pts
Record4–13–1
8th in the Central · 9 PTS
Thu, Nov 12 8:00 PM ET vs Sabres
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Penguins' Rickard Rakell reportedly turned down a trade to Chicago, according to an unconfirmed podcast rumor.
Keith Yandle said on Spittin' Chiclets that he heard the Blackhawks tried to acquire Rakell during the Penguins' West Coast trip, which he linked to the recall of Rutger McGroarty. The Hockey News notes the McGroarty recall followed Ville Koivunen's day-to-day lower-body injury, so the rumor should be taken with a grain of salt. Rakell has six goals and 10 points in 18 games this season.
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Blackhawks make no coaching changes after a 1-8-1 start, and Drew Commesso replaces Arvid Soderblom.
Per Second City Hockey, a fan site, the Blackhawks held meetings to decide on adjustments, and a source says no coaching or staff changes are coming for now. Arvid Soderblom cleared waivers and went to Rockford, while Drew Commesso was called up after posting a 2-4-1-1 record and .890 save percentage with the IceHogs. Starter Spencer Knight said the room should be upset with itself for how it treated Soderblom.
Source: Second City Hockey
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No. 3 in the 30-second version
Flyers beat the Canucks 3-1 in Vancouver, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Michael Bunting, Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim scored for Philadelphia, and Joseph Woll made 18 saves. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored for Vancouver, which has lost six straight games and has the NHL's fewest points, according to the AP.
Sources: Associated Press · NBC Sports Philadelphia · The Hockey News - Philadelphia Flyers · The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks
Hellebuyck booed pregame in Winnipeg return as Jets go on to beat Devils.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice to lead the Winnipeg Jets to an emotional 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.The game marked the return of former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to Winnipeg for the first time since his trade to the Devils, although he did not play.
Sources: ESPN · NY Post Sports · Associated Press
Ivar Stenberg scored the shootout winner as the Sharks beat the Islanders 3-2, ending a five-game losing streak.
Ben Hutton and Victor Eklund scored for New York, which has lost four straight, while Tyler Toffoli had a goal and an assist for San Jose. Captain Bo Horvat said the Islanders are giving up too many shots, which he called not sustainable over a full season. Coach Pete DeBoer said both teams played smart and badly for stretches.
Sources: Associated Press · NY Post Sports · The Hockey News - New York Islanders
Cole Hutson's overtime goal gives the Capitals a 3-2 win over the Senators in Ottawa.
Alex Ovechkin set up Hutson's winner 74 seconds into overtime, according to the AP. Ottawa had led 2-1 after two periods, but Pierre-Luc Dubois tied it for Washington at 12:31 of the third. Ottawa's two-game winning streak ended, and Nick Cousins needed help off the ice after a hit from Jakob Chychrun that drew no penalty.
Sources: Associated Press · The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators · Silver Seven
Evander Kane signs with HC Sibir Novosibirsk, continuing his career in the KHL for the rest of the season.
The 35-year-old former Canucks forward is in his second KHL stint, after playing 12 games with Dynamo Minsk during the 2012-13 NHL lockout. Kane had 31 points in 71 games with Vancouver last season, his first full season back after multiple surgeries, according to the AP.
Sources: ESPN · The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · Associated Press
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