NHL Nightly Recap 10/15/2013
Twelve games on the schedule last night, and unless you are Superman, you are bound to have missed something. They the hockey gods for the advent of video replay and high definition television. St. Louis and Colorado are both looking to stay undefeated, and the Buffalo Sabres are looking to stop the fall at seven, and leave New Jersey as the only team without a victory so far in this young season. Here is the video recap of last night’s NHL action.
Minnesota Wild (3-2-2) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (6-1-0)
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Toronto continues to roll to the top of the Eastern Conference. Minnesota can’t put two in a row together after beating the Buffalo Sabres, falling to the Maple Leafs 4-1.
Buffalo Sabres (1-6-1) vs New York Islanders (2-2-2)
Oct 15, 2013; Uniondale, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres celebrate the win against the New York Islanders at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Buffalo won 4-3 in shootout. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Buffalo Sabre
It took extra time and a shootout, but the Buffalo Sabres finally, finally get their first win of the season, and the franchise record for most starts without a win stays at seven. That also leaves New Jersey as the only remaining franchise left without a win.
Vancouver Canucks (4-3-0) vs Philadelphia Flyers (1-6-0)
Oct 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers ice girl during a break against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Canucks defeated the Flyers, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The Flyers continue to struggle to find any momentum in the young season, and drop another game under new head coach Craig Berube, this time a 3-2 decision to the Vancouver Canucks.
Edmonton Oilers (1-5-1) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (5-1-0)
Oct 15, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers center Jordan Eberle (right) during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Pens won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Penguins were too much for the Oilers to handle, as Pittsburgh slips by a 3-2 victory over the Oilers in Pittsburgh. When will all those high draft picks work out for the Oilers?
Chicago Blackhawks (4-1-1) vs Carolina Hurricanes (2-2-3)
October 15, 2013; Raleigh, NC, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp (10) scores the game winner in the shootout past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) at PNC Center. The Blackhawks defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
It hasn’t all been peaches for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, but a 3-2 shootout victory over the Hurricanes moves them 4-1-1 on the season.
Los Angeles Kings (4-3-0) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-0)
Oct 15, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes a save against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn’t a good night for the Kings on either side of the puck, letting Tampa ring the bell five times – and only getting one red light themselves.
Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3-0) vs Detroit Red Wings (5-2-0)
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A low scoring affair in Detroit as the Blue Jackets and Red Wings face off against each other for the first time as members of the Eastern Conference. Detroit walks away with a 2-1 win.
San Jose Sharks (6-0-0) vs St. Louis Blues (4-1-0)
Oct 15, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman (5) blocks the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
It was a battle of unbeaten teams in the Western Conference, only one team could walk away unscathed, and the Sharks tripled the Blues 6-2 to remain one of two unbeaten teams in the West.
Florida Panthers (2-5-0) vs Nashville Predators (3-3-0)
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Nashville gets the jump on the Panthers, skates away with a 4-3 finish.
Montreal Canadiens (4-2-0) vs Winnipeg Jets (3-4-0)
Oct 15, 2013; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Jim Slater (19) takes a face off against Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher (11) during the third period at MTS Centre. Canadiens win 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
The Canadiens shutout the Jets 3-0
Dallas Stars (2-3-0) vs Colorado Avalanche (6-0-0)
Oct 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenesman Nate Guenin (5) and left wing Cody McLeod (55) watch the puck fly through the air as referee Tom Kowal (32) ducks during the third period against the Dallas Stars at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas tries to notch the Avalanche in the loss column but falls short, Colorado remains undefeated with a 3-2 contest.
Ottawa Senators (2-2-2) vs Phoenix Coyotes (4-2-1)
Oct 15, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza (not pictured scores a goal past Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) as left wing Cory Conacher (89) looks on during the third period at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Ottawa uses overtime to go triple deuce and give the Coyotes their third loss of the season.