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Game day · Sat, Nov 14
10:00 PM ET
at Ducks
Honda Center, Anaheim · ESPN+, MSGSN, KCOP
Record8–6–4
T-4th in the Metropolitan · 20 PTS
W 5–2 at Kings · Thu, Nov 12
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Islanders beat the Kings 5-2, snapping a four-game losing streak behind Brayden Schenn's three points.
Matthew Schaefer scored in his 100th NHL game, and Victor Eklund scored for the fourth straight game, according to the Associated Press. Kevin Fiala made his season debut for Los Angeles after breaking his left leg at the Milan Cortina Olympics in February, and the Kings have lost three straight.
Sources: Associated Press · The Hockey News - New York Islanders
Kevin Fiala returns from a broken leg and records an assist in his season debut.
ESPN reports Fiala broke his left leg at the Olympics and had the assist in Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Source: ESPN
Darcy Kuemper reached 500 career starts, but the Kings lost 5-2 to the Islanders Thursday.
Kuemper became the 87th goaltender in NHL history to make 500 career starts, but he allowed four goals on 20 shots before being pulled, finishing with a .800 save percentage. Brayden Schenn, a former Kings forward, scored early for New York, and Trevor Moore briefly tied the game for Los Angeles. Simon Holmstrom and an empty-net goal sealed the win for the Islanders.
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Islanders visit Ducks tonight at 10 PM ET, with Anaheim at 10-8-1 and New York at 8-6-4.
The Islanders lead the season series 1-0. Leo Carlsson leads Anaheim with 26 points, and Bo Horvat leads New York with 18. Jean-Gabriel Pageau is day-to-day for New York, while Mathew Barzal is on injured reserve.
Source: ESPN
Metropolitan standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Devils | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
| Rangers | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 25 |
| Capitals | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Islanders | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 20 |
| Penguins | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
| Flyers | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Blue Jackets | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
Around the NHL
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar left Thursday's Avalanche loss to Ottawa with lower-body injuries.
The Avalanche lost 4-3 in overtime, and Shane Pinto scored the winning goal for the Senators. The team confirmed both injuries but had not released details on their condition, and Makar had also left a practice on Sunday for precautionary reasons. MacKinnon had 30 points in 20 games and Makar had 23 points in 19 games, according to The Hockey News.
Sources: ESPN · The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche · Associated Press · The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators
Glenn Gawdin scores his first two NHL goals as the Rangers beat the Canucks 5-1 in Vancouver.
The 29-year-old Richmond, B.C., native was called up from Hartford of the AHL and filled a fourth-line center role while Joe Veleno is on long-term injured reserve. The Rangers scored four goals in the second period and improved to 12-8-1, while Vancouver has lost seven straight and is 3-17-1, according to the Associated Press.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Associated Press · The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · The Hockey News - New York Rangers
Roman Josi scores the shootout winner as Predators beat Golden Knights 3-2 for their seventh straight win.
Juuse Saros made 40 saves and Ryan O'Reilly scored twice for Nashville, according to the AP. Vegas had led 2-1 after two periods, a spot where it had been 10-0-0 this season, and The Hockey News said the Golden Knights lost their four-game winning streak. Adin Hill made 30 saves for Vegas.
Sources: Associated Press · The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden Knights · Knights On Ice
Panthers rally from a three-goal deficit to beat Red Wings 5-4.
Gus Forsling scored late in the second period to cut Detroit's lead, and Anton Lundell's goal in the third gave Florida the win, according to The Hockey News and a fan blog. The Hockey News reported Detroit has lost five straight regulation games, and coach Todd McLellan said the team gave back its lead.
Sources: The Hockey News - Detroit Red Wings · The Hockey News - Florida Panthers · Litter Box Cats
Canadiens beat the Bruins 5-2, snapping Boston's seven-game home winning streak.
Jacob Fowler made 30 saves for Montreal, and Josh Anderson and Jake Evans each had a goal and an assist. Jeremy Swayman was pulled after allowing four goals on 17 shots, and Montreal moved ahead of Boston in the Atlantic Division standings.
Sources: The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens · NBC Sports
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