The Vancouver Canucks overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to get the game to extra time, before Seth Jones scored the winner. Neither do the Columbus Blue Jackets, apparently.
Category: NHL Hockey
John Tortorella picks up 500th NHL win as Blue Jackets down Canucks
Seth Jones scored 46 seconds into overtime, and John Tortorella picked up his 500th victory as an NHL head coach on Sunday as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3. Brandon Saad, with two, and Cam Atkinson, with a goal and an assist, scored in regulation for red-hot Columbus , which has won nine in a row and has points in 11 straight games .
John Tortorella picks up 500th NHL win as Blue Jackets down Canucks
Seth Jones scored 46 seconds into overtime, and John Tortorella picked up his 500th victory as an NHL head coach on Sunday as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3. Brandon Saad, with two, and Cam Atkinson, with a goal and an assist, scored in regulation for red-hot Columbus , which has won nine in a row and has points in 11 straight games .
Maple Leafs manage rare feat in containing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby was a nightmare for the Maple Leafs when they first met the defending Stanley Cup champions earlier this season. It would be a different story on Saturday evening.
Sunday Habs Headlines: Carey Price reaches 250 wins in the NHL
Our own Andrew Zadarnowski joined Habs Breakfast to talk Michael McCarron, Charlie Lindgren, Charles Hudon and much more [ TSN 690 ] People are still talking about how Carey Price was uncharacteristically angry after being pulled against the San Jose Sharks. [ Sportsnet ] Will Bitten is finding his scoring groove.
Avs allows back-to-back goals early in third in loss at Jets
The Avs generated hardly any offense in the first two periods and then surrendered goals 69 seconds apart off bad turnovers early in the third, eventually falling 4-1 to the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. “Right now it’s major breakdowns that are hurting us,” said Jarome Iginla, who had Colorado’s goal late in the third.
Connor McDavid shootout hero as Edmonton Oilers top Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2
Connor McDavid scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Milan Lucic and Leon Draisaitl scored in regulation time for the Oilers , who have won two of their last three games.
St. Louis Blues Morning Links: Blues Blackened By Hawks
Good morning Blues fans. A rare thing happened, coincidentally with something not so rare.
Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury briefly leaves game after taking skate to chin
Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was forced to briefly leave the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Penguins in the opening minutes after taking a skate blade under the chin on Saturday night. Tangling with Steve Oleksy in front, James van Riemsdyk’s left skate veered up and caught Fleury under the mask.
Price pulled after letting in four, Canadiens lose to Sharks
The San Jose Sharks got goals from four different players as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four games. David Schlemko, Patrick Marleau, Timo Meier and Melker Karlsson scored for the visiting Sharks .
Game #39 GDT: New York Islanders at Winnipeg Jets
Tonight, the Winnipeg Jets will close out a forgettable 2016 portion of the 2016-17 season by hosting ex-captain Andrew Ladd’s New York Islanders . Winnipeg is coming off a 5-3 loss to Columbus, which NHL.com Correspondent Scott Billeck pointed out was the Jets seventh failed opportunity to win a third straight game this season.
Carrier’s ‘The Hockey Sweater’ still captivates, 70 years after winter of 1946
The last time Roch Carrier went skating was 15 years ago, when he fell and broke his kneecap trying out a new pair of blades. “My wife said, ‘why are you wearing those old skates? They are terrible.’
Carrier’s ‘The Hockey Sweater’ still captivates, 70 years after winter of 1946
The last time Roch Carrier went skating was 15 years ago, when he fell and broke his kneecap trying out a new pair of blades. “My wife said, ‘why are you wearing those old skates? They are terrible.’