Sweep the NHL with the talk of the night
New York. In tonight’s NHL sweep, we highlight, among other things, David Pastrnak’s incredible penalty kill – and a truly heartbreaking loss for the California punching bag.
Penalty kick: David Pastrnak
Nashville’s Alexander Carrier grabbed David Pastrnak’s stick as the happy Czech was about to release him 15 minutes into the second half, so the referees awarded a penalty kick.
Thus, Basta got the opportunity to prove his artistic prowess. He danced calmly and gracefully through the Predators’ zone and once he reached the slot he slammed the puck into the roof of the net.
– If he had tried the alternative in training? Yes. Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman says he always scores goals.
Nashville’s Colton Sissons was able to tie the score at 2-1 at the end of the second half, a penalty kick going to the home team, but in the end new Bears James van Riemsdyk decided.
Filip Forsberg had an assist for Nashville
Heartbreak of the Night: San Jose lost
San Jose was heavily tipped to lose, and took its biggest blow of the season so far at home against favorite Colorado.
With a minute and a half to go, the score was still 1-0 after goalkeeper Mackenzie Blackwood heroically stopped 50 shots from Nathan MacKinnon and the other caddies.
But then star back Cale Makar finally equalised, and the visitors then won on penalties.
In fairness, but anyone watching the game can’t help but feel sorry for the Sharks.
Second hat trick of the game: Auston Matthews
It was Toronto’s Auston Matthews who stole the headlines with his second straight hat-trick (see separate article next to this), but in the dark a bit, Columbus captain Boone Jenner also scored a hat-trick against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena. .
“This doesn’t happen very often, so I definitely intend to enjoy this,” he says.
With the three strikes, the 30-year-old Canadian laid the foundation for what ended up being a 5-3 win.
Erik Gustafsson scored his first goal for Manhattan and also contributed an assist. For his part, Mika Zibanejad had a goal disallowed, just like Filip Chytil.
Tonight’s home debut in the NHL
Alex DeBrincat, the former scoring king in Chicago, wasn’t enjoying himself at all after moving to Ottawa last year, but now he’s arrived in his home market of Detroit and it looks like it’s a lot more fun there.
When the Red Wings cruised to a 6-4 win over Tampa in their home debut at Little Caesar Arena, the 25-year-old responded with two goals and an assist.
-You always want to have a good start. Now I get it I will make sure to continue in the same vein. He says this is what great scorers do.
Meanwhile, Lucas Raymond scored his first goal of the season, with a stunning volley, and in Tampa a very lively Victor Hedman was booked for a goal and two assists – while Jonas Johansson stopped 36 shots inside the box.
– Although it was not a good match. We did things we wouldn’t normally do, and then I talk about players who have been with us for a long time and should know better, coach John Cooper is furious.
Connor Bedard score of the night
The Blackhawks appear to have begun their predictable march towards the bottom of the table immediately, as they were beaten again last night – 3-2 away to Montreal.
However, rookie Connor Bedard assisted on another goal, holding him to three points in as many games – which has to be considered more than good.
Old Things of the Night: Pittsburgh Penguins
It looks like the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the ground running and are in business now. They beat Washington yesterday and followed that up with a 5-2 win over Calgary at home at PPG Paints last night.
“I think we’re starting to make better decisions,” says coach Mike Sullivan, who was pleased with multiple points from veterans Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
Elias Lindholm and Rasmus Andersson both had assists for the Flames.
Return of the Night: Simon Holmstrom
Just before the start of the regular season, young Swede New York Islanders Simon Holmstrom was unexpectedly sent to the AHL.
But just in time for tonight’s season opener against Buffalo at UBS Arena, he’s back again — playing in the A’s with Bo Horvat and Matt Barzal.
– Yes, it was nice that the turn was short this time, Smålänner smiles when Sportbladet meets him next.
Especially since the islands won after some effort. They lost a 2-0 lead in the second half of the match, but at the end of the third period Kes Cizikas managed to level the score at 3-2.
– I think it was a great effort from the whole team, says Holmstrom.
Pierre Engvall even played on one of the goals and Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin was also noted for providing an assist.
NHL Goalie of the Night: Jordan Binnington
Jordan Binnington stopped 30 shots, plus all of the penalties, to hand the St. Louis Blues to Seattle their third straight loss (2-1).
– He was absolutely amazing, and praises his colleague Brandon Saad.
Night Recovery: Los Angeles Kings
The LA Kings were down 4-1 and 5-2 at home to Carolina, but after a great final effort managed to get a point anyway. Anze Kopitar equalized less than a minute and a half before the end of the match, assisted by Karl Grundstrom.
Then they lost on penalties, but still.
Adrian Kempe was also booked for an assist.
Missing for the night: Leo Carlson
The injured Leo Karlsson wasn’t on the ice when Anaheim opened the season against the Golden Knights in Vegas last night — and he reportedly won’t play in Sunday’s home opener against Carolina either.
Unfortunately, the Swedish No. 2 draft pick was needed, and the Ducks looked futile against the champions and also lost 4-1.
Night Swedes in the NHL
- William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs – 2 goals, 1 assist. He started the season almost exactly the same as his friend Auston Matthews.
- Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning – One of the few bright spots in the Bolts’ road game against Detroit, he had a goal and two assists.
- Nils Hoglander, Vancouver Canucks – With a goal and an assist, he played a big role in the Canucks’ second straight win over Edmonton.
- Calle Jarnkrok, Toronto Maple Leafs – Goal and assist against Wild.
- Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings – First goal of the season was truly impressive.
- Erik Gustafsson, New York Rangers – Now introducing himself to New York with goals and assists.