NHL MILESTONES & MUSINGS – JAN. 22, 2016

In case you missed it, here’s what’s going on around the NHL.

  • Devils forward Joseph Blandisi (1-2—3), a sixth-round selection (162nd overall) by the Avalanche in the 2012 NHL Draft, scored his first career goal (9 GP).
  • Maple Leafs forward Brad Boyes (800) and Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (300) both played in milestone games.
  • At 20-17-11 (51 points), the Canucks moved into third place in the Pacific Division, where teams Nos. 2-7 are separated by just eight points.
  • Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (31 SV) saw his career-high winning streak end at nine games
  • Senators captain Erik Karlsson (0-2—2) reached the 40-assist milestone for the fourth time in his seven NHL seasons. Only Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (42) has more helpers in 2015-16
  • Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne made 26 saves to snap a personal five-game losing streak (0-4-1) and improve to 9-2-1 in 13 career appearances vs. WPG/ATL (2.12 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO)
  • Sharks forward Joe Thornton (0-1—1) extended his point streak to seven games (2-7—9). He has posted at least one point in 15 of his past 16 outings (5-15—20)
  • Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer (40 SV) recorded his third 40-save performance of the season
  • The Kings aired a tribute video for Wild forward Jarret Stoll in his return to Los Angeles. Stoll won two Stanley Cups with the Kings over the past seven seasons (81-133—214 in 506 GP)
  • The Blackhawks acquired forward Jiri Sekac from the Ducks in exchange for forward Ryan Garbutt
  • The Rangers signed forward Daniel Paille
  • The NHL announced that country music stars Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Charles Kelley and Chris Young will serve as celebrity coaches for the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game
  • Boston Pride forward Denna Laing, who was injured during the Outdoor Women’s Classic presented by Scotiabank, recorded an inspirational message for fans at TD Garden. Her sisters, Brianna and Lexie, then dropped the ceremonial opening puck prior to the Canucks-Bruins game. Visit BostonBruins.com/DennaLaing for more information about fundraising efforts
  • The Coyotes honored captain Shane Doan (384) for surpassing Dale Hawerchuk (379) as the franchise’s all-time leader in goals.

 

THURSDAY’S RESULTS

Home Team in Caps
Vancouver 4, BOSTON 2
NEW JERSEY 6, Ottawa 3
PITTSBURGH 4, Philadelphia 3
Calgary 4, COLUMBUS 2
Carolina 1, TORONTO 0 (OT)
TAMPA BAY 2, Chicago 1
Nashville 4, WINNIPEG 1
DALLAS 3, Edmonton 2
San Jose 3, ARIZONA 1
Minnesota 3, LOS ANGELES 0

 

SNEAK PEEK AT FRIDAY’S ACTION

All Times Eastern
Anaheim @ Washington, 5:00 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings @ Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
NY Rangers @ Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
NY Islanders @ Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago @ Florida, 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis @ Colorado, 9:00 p.m.

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