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The 30-second version
- NHLIslanders visit the Kings tonight at 10 PM ET, with Los Angeles leading the season series 1-0.
- NHLThree injured Islanders are inching closer to returning, according to the fan site SB Nation.
- NHLDevils placed Anthony Mantha on long-term injured reserve and recalled Stefan Noesen and Lenni Hameenaho.
The 5-minute version
Game day · Thu, Nov 12
10:00 PM ET
at Kings
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles · Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
Record7–6–4
5th in the Metropolitan · 18 PTS
L 2–3 at Sharks · Mon, Nov 9 · SO
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Three injured Islanders are inching closer to returning, according to the fan site SB Nation.
At Wednesday's practice, Matias Maccelli, Ryan Pulock and Mat Barzal practiced as regulars, while J-G Pageau took a maintenance day, according to the site. The Islanders resume a three-game trip in Los Angeles on Thursday, and the site expects multiple lineup changes on the trip.
Source: Lighthouse Hockey
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Devils placed Anthony Mantha on long-term injured reserve and recalled Stefan Noesen and Lenni Hameenaho.
Mantha left Saturday's game against the Islanders with a throat injury after being high-sticked by Adam Pelech, and the move is retroactive to November 7. Riley Tufte was loaned to Utica of the AHL. All About The Jersey said the cap situation forced the move, with New Jersey carrying 22 players and $177,606 in cap space, and said Johnny Kovacevic may also need a roster move.
Source: All About The Jersey
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Islanders visit the Kings tonight at 10 PM ET, with Los Angeles leading the season series 1-0.
The Kings (5-9-2) and Islanders (7-6-4) meet with Artemi Panarin leading Los Angeles with 18 points and Bo Horvat leading New York with 17. Drew Doughty and Erik Gustafsson are day-to-day for the Kings, while Kevin Fiala and Jakub Dvorak are on injured reserve. New York is missing Ryan Pulock (out), and Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie and Alexander Romanov are on injured reserve.
Source: ESPN
Metropolitan standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Devils | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| Rangers | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 23 |
| Capitals | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| Islanders | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| Penguins | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
| Flyers | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Blue Jackets | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
Around the NHL
Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says winger Matvei Michkov has not asked for a trade, calling the report untrue.
The report, relayed by ESPN's Kevin Weekes, said Michkov would likely want a change of scenery amid the Flyers' struggles. GM Danny Briere said Michkov and his agent both denied the report, and Michkov told reporters he is happy to be in Philadelphia. The Flyers have lost 15 of their first 20 games, and Michkov leads the team with 10 goals.
Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports · The Hockey News - Detroit Red Wings · Broad Street Hockey
Sens' Cousins out 7-10 days after legal hit from Caps' Chychrun.
The thunderous hit by Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun that injured Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins late in the teams' game Tuesday night was determined not to be a penalty after on-ice officials reviewed the play.With three minutes left in regulation, Chychrun forcefully lowered his left shoulder into the chest of Cousins, whose head was just tilting up after passing the puck.
Sources: ESPN · Associated Press · NY Post Sports · The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators
Golden Knights beat Utah 5-3, with Ivan Barbashev scoring twice and Mark Stone two points from Vegas' scoring record.
Vegas scored three goals in the second period, and Utah cut a three-goal deficit to one in the third before Brett Howden restored the two-goal lead. Utah played without several injured players, including Dylan Guenther, Nate Schmidt and John Marino, and Logan Cooley was listed as day-to-day. Carter Hart made 14 saves for Vegas and Sebastian Cossa stopped 23 shots for Utah.
Sources: The Hockey News - Utah Hockey Club · Associated Press · The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden Knights
Penguins beat Sharks 3-2 in a shootout after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period.
Ben Kindel scored in regulation and the lone shootout goal, and Sergei Murashov made 34 saves through overtime. Macklin Celebrini scored and set up Mason Marchment's tying goal with 4:11 left, according to the Associated Press.
Sources: Associated Press · The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks · PensBurgh
Jets beat Devils 4-2 as former Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, booed in pregame warmups, did not play.
Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice, and Jake Allen made 21 saves for New Jersey, according to the Associated Press. The win extended Winnipeg's streak to four games and ended the Devils' five-game run.
Sources: ESPN · Associated Press · Arctic Ice Hockey
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