New York. The filters fell and the Albera team’s crisis deepened, as could be seen, among other things, in the NHL sweep on the night.
Falling night star
The Vegas Golden Knights are now the only undefeated team in this year’s regular season.
The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche both had six straight wins heading into tonight’s game, out of a possible six, but both were on a roll.
The fate of the Bruins – written by Leo Karlsson – we talk about in a separate article here, but the Avalanche had a tougher night.
They were left out of a Pittsburgh team that was coming off its strongest performance of the season so far.
4-0, the numbers were written after two goals scored by former Vegas Knight Riley Smith and unparalleled saves by Tristan Jarry.
– We needed victory. “Almost all the teams that are in the playoffs on Thanksgiving in less than a month will still be there at the end of the regular season, so it’s important not to fall too far behind,” Smith says.
Alberta Finance for 1 Night
What went wrong in Edmonton? The entire hockey world is wondering. The Oilers were among the favorites heading into the series, but they have won just one of seven games and are languishing in the basement of the standings.
In tonight’s home game against the New York Rangers, a general tightening was promised, but things went completely wrong again. They were unloaded in front of cheering fans at Rogers Place.
– It’s still early, but we need to change this now. “Everyone has to step up,” says Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
For Rangers, life is more fun. Tonight’s victory was the third in a row during a successful road trip west – and veteran goalkeeper icon Jonathan Quick had to keep a first clean sheet as a blueshirt player.
– We won again. That was the important thing, he said after the 3-0 win.
Alberta Finance for Night 2
What went wrong in Calgary? The entire hockey world is wondering. With a new coach, a new general manager, and new chemistry in the locker room, everything should change for the Flames this year, but right now, nothing is working. They’ve lost four games in a row, and just like their neighbors in Edmonton, they were beaten 3-0 at home last night – at the hands of the St. Louis Blues.
– In recent days we talked about how we were better, but we were not better at all. This has to change quickly, sighs Swedish star Elias Lindholm.
The Blues, on the other hand, played one of their best games with Oscar Sundqvist responsible for the goals and assists.
– Good game from our side defensively and offensively, this is the way we want to play and when we do it right, we feel like we are a really good team. For my part, I think it went well. “I felt good today, as for the rest of the team, it’s now about finding a rhythm and playing my game all the time and not inventing anything of my own,” greets Sportbladet in a text message.
Tonight’s result
The Toronto Maple Leafs had a big game in Texas, defeating a tough Dallas Stars team 4-1.
New goaltender Joseph Wall – well, you could call him that – was impressive again, and William Nylander again had an assist, meaning he has now had points in seven straight games.
Calle Jarnkrok also played until the goal.
Blue and yellow from the night live shot
Emil Bemström is one of the most popular Swedes in the NHL right now.
He hit a terrible volley for Columbus in a tough home game against Anaheim on Tuesday — and in Montreal last night he did it again. Twice again – although this time the second goal was a more elegant flick into the roof of the net.
Just like against the Ducks, it didn’t lead to more than one point. The Jackets lost a 3-1 lead and in overtime Silvas Cole Caufield decided to pick the Canadiens.
Tonight is the time to start getting serious
“It’s only October,” is an annoying cliche, but more and more people are starting to realize that John Tortorella’s Philadelphia Flyers will likely be a tough team to beat on most nights this season.
Last night, they swept the Minnesota Wild 6-2 at home at the Wells Fargo Center — among other things since youngster Bobby Brink scored his first two NHL goals.
“The big difference compared to last year is that we have good cohesion this year,” says Tortorella.
Marcus Johansson assisted on one of the wild goals.
Other results from the night
Lucas Raymond scored his second goal of the season, but the Red Wings lost 4-1 to Winnipeg at home in Detroit. On the other hand, Carolina was able to beat Seattle 3-2 after an overtime goal scored by Martin Necas.
Swedes of the night
Leo Karlsson, Anaheim Ducks – One of the big heroes, with a goal and an assist, as the Ducks shocked the Bruins.
Jonas Johansson, Tampa Bay Lightning – Second straight clean sheet is great.
Emil Bemstrom, Columbus Blue Jackets – Three goals in two games, secured with stunning volleys.
Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning – Two new assists as Fiji moves into a tie for first place in scoring by defensemen.
William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs – Points for seventh straight game.
Oscar Sundqvist, St. Louis Blues – Had a goal and an assist in Calgary’s big win.