NHL Daily: New York Islanders John-Tavares Left the Team’s Match Up With an Injury, the Devils Should Fear Losing Taylor Hall Due to Disappointing Season, Toronto Maple Leafs Rookies Are Making History And More!
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There were seven games on the NHL’s Friday night schedule. First, the Penguins beat the Rangers 4-0 in a shootout, the Isles topped the Devils 2-1 and the Blackhawks beat out the Blue Jackets 3-1.
The Sharks topped the Flames 5-2, the Avalanche beat out the Blues 2-1 in a shootout, the Kings shut out the Canucks 2-0 and the Coyotes beat the Capitals 6-3.
The Highlight of the Night:
NHL Daily: Morning Coffee Headlines
Tavares Leaves Islanders-Devils Matchup With Injury
Sure, the Islanders topped the Devils 2-1 last night, but they lost a vital piece. Isles Captain John Tavares went down with an injury at the end of the game and needed to be help as he limped off the ice. Tavares limped off the ice and caused many to worry about the injury he might have sustained. [Eyes on Isles]
Senators Less Than Excited About Possible Toronto Match Up
Ask Senators fans how they felt about a possible Maple Leafs matchup a few months ago, or even a few weeks ago, and their answer would have been positive. Now? Now, the answer would be very different. The Maple Leafs have taken off even more as the playoffs near. The Senators are headed towards some serious competition. [SenShot]
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Nathan MacKinnon’s Goal Shocks Hockey
Nathan MacKinnon pulled off a goal that made the whole hockey community talk. Yes, the goal was that incredible. This goal from Wednesday is definitely up there with the best goals of the season. MacKinnon’s unbelievable skill doesn’t make this goal surprising but, boy, was it something. [Mile High Sticking]
Devils Should Fear Losing Hall
The Devils just got Taylor Hall basically but they should fear losing him soon. Hall has expressed how badly he wants to be with a playoff contending team before and it is pretty easy to see that the Devils aren’t playing that role right now. The Devils need to pick up their game and aim to be real playoff contenders if they want Hall to want to stick around for the long haul to be the next big Devils great. [Pucks and Pitchforks]
Flyers Sign Highly Coveted College Free Agent
The Flyers have added a new name to their roster when they signed a highly coveted NCAA free agent Mike Vecchione. Vecchione will be a good addition to the Flyers organization and the team is happy to welcome him. [Broad Street Buzz]
Maple Leafs Rookies Making History
Toronto has had several rookies join the lineup this season including the likes of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The talent of these rookies has been unbelievable and these rookies are sure to make history with all the talent they’ve been showing off this season. [Editor-in-Leaf]