NHL Daily: Cam Ward, Morgan Rielly, Boston Bruins
NHL Daily: Carolina Hurricanes Goaltender Cam Ward Let His Frustrations Get the Best of Him During the Team’s Loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Toronto Maple Leafs Are Missing Morgan Rielly, the Boston Bruins Don’t Need a Coaching Change And More! (Morning Coffee Headlines)
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There were six games on the NHL schedule tonight. The Pittsburgh Penguins sunk the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1, the Buffalo Sabres topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in OT and the Nashville Predators beat out the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in a shootout.
The Chicago Blackhawks topped the Boston Bruins 1-0, the Montreal Canadiens beat out the New Jersey Devils 3-1 and the Vancouver Canucks took a win from the Florida Panthers 2-1.
Here is Your Highlight of the Night:
NHL Daily: Morning Coffee Headlines
Hurricane Cam Ward Lets His Frustrations Get to Him
The Hurricanes fell to the Penguins in a 7-1 game and goaltender Cam Ward let his frustrations get the best of him. Ward delivered a blocker punch to Penguin Patric Hornqvist as the team solidified a six-goal lead. [The Score]
Montreal Canadiens In For An Easy Run
The Canadiens are embarking on an easy 5-week run. Montreal will be in for a more relaxing trip as they will end up facing mostly non-playoff contending teams. [A Winning Habit]
Boston Bruins Want to Reverse the Trend
The Boston Bruins are looking to turn their luck around. Boston has been falling victim to a lot of inconsistent play and the team is looking to get back on track moving forward. [Causeway Crowd]
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Buffalo Sabres Need Big Move to Prove Serious Rebuild
The Buffalo Sabres came into this season with serious intentions of embracing their rebuild, but to make their rebuild serious, the team needs to make a move. A significant move now would further prove the Sabres’ determination, thus giving them a stronger team. [Sabre Noise]
Maple Leafs Hurting Without Morgan Rielly
The Maple Leafs are learning that the team suffers a bit without Morgan Rielly in the lineup. Though Rielly’s injury is not believed to be serious, his absence has still left a hole for the team. [Editor-in-Leaf]
The Boston Bruins Do Not Truly Need a Coaching Change
Rumors have been flying that the Boston Bruins might part ways with head coach Claude Julien, but it simply isn’t the right move. Though some fans are hoping for the change, it wouldn’t bring the Bruins all that much success. [Causeway Crowd]
Next: NY Islanders Begin New Coaching Era With Win
NHL Daily: Morning Discussion
Last night there was another goalie blocker punch situation, the first since Carey Price‘s not too long ago. The Hurricanes were getting crushed by the Penguins (a later 7-1 win) and goaltender Ward simply let his frustrations get the best of him by blocker punching Hornqvist.
This is the second situation of this kind to happen so far this season. While some might see this act as a goalie protecting themselves, it is also a dangerous move that the NHL’s rules (supposedly) prohibit.
What do you think about the punch? Do you think Ward should get off the hook, similar to Price, or do you think the goalie should have some kind of consequence?