New York. The Vancouver Canucks broke a less exciting record last night.
They became the first team in NHL history to lose the opening three games of the season after gaining a significant lead.
It’s like we’re afraid to win, says coach Bruce Boudreaux after winning 6-4 in Washington.
In the opening game against Edmonton, they advanced 3-0 and lost 5-3, against Philadelphia on Saturday they took a 2-0 advantage and lost 3-2 – and in Washington last night the same thing happened again.
Canucks entered the third half with a 4-2 lead, after a goal from Elias Peterson, but he closed completely during the past twenties and lost 6-2.
In the same strange way, no one in the 100-year history of the NHL has started a season.
The frustrating thing is that we sometimes beat all three opponents, says coach Bruce Boudreaux after the flop at Capital One Arena.
– We were good in game one and two tonight too, we played just like we should, but then we collapsed. The capitals came after us aggressively and we didn’t handle it well. It’s almost like we’re afraid to win.
At home camp, the tone got a lot happier afterwards – especially since Alex Ovetchkin got off to a good start against the Canucks. He scored two goals and played up to two goals. Marcus Johansson also provided assists.
Oscar Sundqvist saved a point for the Detroit Red Wings in tonight’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings. With only 41 seconds left in regular time, it tied 4-3 in the lead by Anzi Kopetar midway through the third inning.
But Elmer Soderblom and the other youngsters of the Red Wings finally learned what it feels like to lose in the NHL, because in overtime Phillip Danault decided for the visitors.
Andrian Quimby was responsible for another great effort and contributed with a goal – the fourth of the season – and an assist.
Targets are still falling on the Minnesota Wild coffers. After receiving 7 goals against both the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings, they were defeated 6-3 by the defending champions from Colorado last night.
It was no consolation for Joel Ericsson EK that he scored his second goal of the season – or for goalkeeper Philip Gustafson that he blocked 32 shots.
Arizona was responsible for the night’s big rebuke with a 4-2 win over Toronto – at Scotiabank Arena.
Our best players haven’t found their rhythm yet, says Leafs coach Sheldon Cave.
Well, at least William Nylander scored. He answered for the third night.
Montreal faced Pittsburgh at home at the Bell Center with an almost identical blow.
The Penguins took a 2-0 lead after two runs, but in the third inning the visitors caught up – and then Kirby Dach decided in overtime.
There is no greater feeling than to score your first goal for a new club at home and also in extra time, that’s what the former Chicago player rejoices.
The Boston Bruins remain undefeated. They claimed their third straight home win at TD Garden last night – against dangerous Florida…
We are fortunate to have so many good players, says coach Jim Montgomery.
Yes, like Linus Olmark. He was excellent again in the penalty area and stopped 38 shots.
Gustav Forsling scored one of Florida’s consolation goals.
Dallas is also undefeated after three rounds. Last night they beat Winnipeg 4-1 at home in Texas.
