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Game day · Thu, Nov 12
8:00 PM ET
at Blackhawks
United Center, Chicago · ESPN+, MSGB, CHSN
Record8–7–3
6th in the Atlantic · 19 PTS
L 3–8 vs Lightning · Wed, Nov 11
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Kucherov’s 3rd-period natural hat trick powers Lightning past Sabres 8-3.
Thirty-three seconds into the third period and it seemed like it would be a familiar script for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They work to get a multi-goal lead early, only to see it disappear late in the game. Seeing their four-goal lead trimmed to just one after Tage Thompson’s early third-period goal, the Lightning offense took off, kick-started by three Nikita Kucherov goals over a thirteen-minute stretch. When the dust settled and the final horn sounded in a near-empty KeyBank Arena, the Lightning had the 8-3 win over their division rival. It was a night of crooked numbers for their offensive
Sources: Associated Press · Raw Charge
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Blackhawks host the Sabres tonight at 8 PM ET, looking to snap a six-game losing streak.
Chicago is 4-13-1 and Buffalo is 8-7-3, and the Sabres won the previous meeting between these teams 4-3. Roman Kantserov has nine goals for Chicago and Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 14 points, while Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 20 points. Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram are on injured reserve for Chicago, and Buffalo is missing Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth and Matt Grzelcyk.
Source: Associated Press
Lightning beat the Sabres 8-3 on Wednesday, Buffalo's second straight loss.
Nikita Kucherov had three goals for Tampa Bay, according to the Die by the Blade recap. Buffalo's power play ended a double-digit futility streak, but the blog says the Sabres have been poor on home shooting percentage.
Source: Die by the Blade
Around the NHL
No. 3 in the 30-second version
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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