New York. Television viewers were treated to a torrent of action, the Victory Machines kept winning and “Lill-Fimpen” made the dream pass.
This, and much more, is evident in the night’s record-setting NHL sweep.
Self-harming behavior during the night
Pittsburgh’s Czech defenseman John Ludwig made his NHL debut at home against Dallas — and ended up tearing himself up.
Midway through the second period, he rushed into the middle zone to bring down Radek Faksa with an “open ice” plug, but he was hit so hard that he was lying on the ice for several minutes and was finally helped into the locker. room by his colleagues.
The game ended in a 4-1 win for the Penguins meaning they now have a three-game losing streak.
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Most exhausted at night
North American TV viewers suffering from NHL fatigue got their fill for the night.
Specifically, it was as rare as a full round, and the sports channel ESPN chose to broadcast new matches – a total of 16 – once every three months from 18.00 to 23.00 US EST.
– Look at the “all you can eat buffet” as a little twist on the sport. We want to show everyone why we love hockey, answers ESPN host John Buccigross when someone wonders how they’re supposed to be able to keep track of everything that happens during such “madness.”
Victory Night Wings
The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins remain undefeated after a monster matchup last night.
They played six matches each and won them all.
The Avalanche had to work unexpectedly hard against the stubborn New York Islanders who, after goals from, among others, Trañas-born Simon Holmstrom, took a 3-2 lead midway through the second period and also came back with a 4-4 goal lead at the start of the third. But then the Rockies’ victory machine spun and pulled away to 7-4. It also means that the team has set a new record of fifteen consecutive away wins in the regular season – including last year.
-It’s about character and confidence in this team. Believing in our abilities, says double-goal scorer Ryan Johansen.
For their part, the Bruins covered the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
3-0 finished the event.
– Goalkeeper Jeremy Swayman, who replaced Linus Ullmark, says it feels very special to have made this start, as he has taken 23 shots and kept a clean sheet.
“Yes, they too – finally.”
The current champions’ streak is even longer, as they won their seventh straight out of a possible seven at home against Philadelphia on The Real Late Show tonight.
But it was tight. With twelve minutes left in the game, the sacrificing and hard-working Flyers took a 2-1 lead. But then Paul Cotter equalized, after an assist from William Karlsson, and with 33 seconds left, Shea Theodore decided.
It’s great for Philadelphia, they deserved at least a point for their efforts, but really good teams never stop playing.
Night is an example of being overly cautious
For the second straight game, Leo Karlsson was out of the lineup when Anaheim visited Columbus. Not because he’s not playing, but because the club’s management insists that eighteen-year-old Warmlander should be played sparingly during the start of the season.
Thus, the Swedish rookie missed the meeting with draft pick Adam Fantelli – and what became his first win.
Because the Ducks were finally able to break their losing streak. Brett Leeson tied the game at 2-2 with under four minutes remaining and then Frank Vatrano scored in overtime.
Emil Bemstrom scored one of the home team’s goals with a stunning volley.
Spilled night milk
Hot Detroit was down 3-1 heading into the final period at home against Seattle, but managed to make a serious push and convert in the first half of the final period – and yes, shooting king Alex DeBrincat found the back of the net.
But then they neglected the game anyway. Jared McCann equalized a minute and a half before the end of regular time, and Jordan Eberle decided to equalize in extra time.
– Disappointment. “We got one point but we know we should have got two,” says Wings captain Dylan Larkin.
Alex Wennberg assisted on one of the Kraken’s goals.
Close night shots without a rabbit
With three goals in the span of a few minutes late in the third period, Ottawa was closing in on the 5-1 advantage Buffalo had with five minutes remaining.
But when they had a golden opportunity to equalize on a power play in the final half-minute, new star fullback Jake Sanderson cleared the ball wide so Taj Thompson could make it 6-4 in an empty penalty box.
-We did everything right until those last minutes. “That’s why we won,” Thompson says.
Rasmus Dahlin has been noted for his assists – and he has now scored in six successive matches.
The most beautiful corridor at night
Fabian Zetterlund may have scored blindfolded after the five-star pass he received from compatriot William Eklund, from behind the penalty area, in San Jose’s away match against Florida.
– Mm, he shocked the Panthers with this pass. It was great, but we practiced it,” Zetterlund tells SJhockeynow.
But it wasn’t enough, as the Sharks lost 3-1 and remained stuck at the bottom of the table with one point.
Kevin Stenlund put the final puck into an empty basket and Oliver Ekman-Larsson answered on the forward play.
Fastest at night
David Gustafsson scored his first goal in four years (!) at 2:55 of the second period in Winnipeg’s home game against St. Louis. Louis. At 03.13 – just 19 seconds later – Mason Appleton scored another goal.
With that, Doldis laid the foundation for what became a 4-2 win.
– I received a very good pass from Cole Perfetti. He’s a skilled player, so when you’re with him, you just make sure you put the blade in the ice, Gustafsson says.
Second hat trick of the night
Tyler Toffoli scored a hat-trick for New Jersey earlier in the night — and Ryan Hartman thought that was a good idea, so he scored a hat-trick of his own as Minnesota defeated a struggling Edmonton 7-4.
– Yes, it felt good, he says afterwards.
Joel Eriksson Ek also scored a goal – his fifth of the year – and had an assist, as did Edmonton’s Matthias Ekholm.
Eric the night
Erik Karlsson didn’t produce any points in Pittsburgh, but instead his namesake Eriksson had a nice night in the New York Rangers’ 3-1 win at Calgary.
He scored his first goal for the new club and also assisted on a goal signed by Alexis Lafreniere.
Mikael Backlund had the assist on the Flames’ consolation goal.
Other results from the night
The LA Kings beat Arizona 6-3 at home on Crypto.Com after an empty-net goal from Adrian Kempe at the end and assists from him and Andreas Englund – and in Nashville, Vancouver fought back hard to earn a 3-2 win.
Swedes of the night
Jonas Johansson, Tampa Bay Lightning – Tampa’s first clean sheet is a reality, against a red-hot Carolina as well.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander continued the best start of his career this season with another goal.
Alexander Holtz, New Jersey Devils – Finally scored the first goal of the season at the Bell Center
Joel Eriksson EK, Minnesota – Keeps scoring goals.
William Eklund, San Jose Sharks – Fabian Zetterlund’s assist for the 1-0 goal was the highlight of the night.
David Gustafsson, Winnipeg Jets – First goal in four years was also great.
Erik Gustafsson, New York Rangers – Goal and assist in win over Calgary.