NHL Nightly Video Recap 10/17/2013

A dozen games, a dozen game  -how do you watch a dozen games.  The Buffalo Sabres entertained the Vancouver Canucks as part of a dozen games of action across the league, and if you couldn’t watch them all, now here is your chance.  Here is a quick video recap of all the NHL action from last night.

Vancouver Canucks (5-3-0) vs Buffalo Sabres (1-7-1)

Oct 17, 2013; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Tyler Ennis (63) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ryan Stanton (18) battle for position in front of Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Sabres fail to string two wins together and fall back on the offensive woes, getting shutout at home by the Vancouver Canucks 3-0. A sad day in Buffalo for sure, as empty seats and Fire Darcy chants ring loud and clear. Ryan Miller stands out for the Sabres again – but refuses to speak to the media after the loss.

Edmonton Oilers (1-6-1) vs New York Islanders (3-2-2)

Oct 17, 2013; Uniondale, NY, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid (5) and New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo (21) are separated by linesman Scott Driscoll (68) during the third period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Islanders won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

In a battle of the former dynasty’s – who will win the high road to glory first and bring a championship back to their city – Edmonton falls in the battle 3-2, but could still win the war.

Pittsburgh Penguins (6-1-0) vs Philadelphia Flyers (1-7-0)

Oct 17, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Matt Read (24), right wing Wayne Simmonds (17), center Claude Giroux (28) and right wing Jakub Voracek (93) after loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Penguins defeated the Flyers, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Oh what a relief it is…..not sure where the Flyers can find relief, but this is one Sabres overjoyed by the fact that the Flyers are worst in the standings than the Buffalo Sabres. In the battle of Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh drops the Flyers 4-1.

Columbus Blue Jackets (2-4-0) vs Montreal Canadiens (5-2-0)

Oct 17, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) gives away a puck as he is named first star of the game against Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

He lets in three goals, but still manages to pull off a win as his Canadiens soar to a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Cary Price leads his team into battle, and hoping for a lengthy Stanley Cup playoff run this year.

New Jersey Devils (0-4-3) vs Ottawa Senators (3-2-2)

Oct 17, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; New Jersey Devils right wing Michael Ryder (17) shoots on Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Devils 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ok – so bad movie reference time, not that it was a bad movie, but its all you can reference when your kids rule the television on non-hockey nights, how ba-a-aa-ad can they be (It’s from the new Lorax movie for those of you who don’t have kids)? New Jersey still looking for their first win of the season as they stretch reaches seven games as they fall to the Ottawa Senators.

Minnesota Wild (3-3-2) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (5-2-0)

Oct 17, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) passes the puck to center Steven Stamkos (91) as Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding (37) defends during the second period at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota falls to the Lightning by a score of 3-1 as the Wild fall for the second time since defeating the Buffalo Sabres.

Boston Bruins (4-2-0) vs Florida Panthers (2-6-0)

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The Boston Bruins visit the Florida Panthers, and score a late goal against their former netminder to defeat the Panthers and Tim Thomas by a score of 3-2.

St. Louis Blues (5-1-0) vs Chicago Blackhawks (4-1-2)

Oct 17, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during overtime against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. The St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

The winning streak is over – and the St. Louis winning streak to start the season stops at 5. Chicago defeats the Blues in a shootout.

Los Angeles Kings (5-3-0) vs Nashville Predators (3-3-1)

Oct 17, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. The Kings beat the Predators 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles uses the shootout to break a 1-1 tie against the Nashville Predators.

San Jose Sharks (6-0-1) vs Dallas Stars (3-3-0)

Oct 17, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Dan Ellis (30) and goalie Jack Campbell (1) celebrate the win over the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Sharks 4-3 in the overtime shootout. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas pulls to .500 and shuts down the Sharknado – stopping the Sharks winning streak at 6. San Jose is still the top team in the league with 13 points.

Detroit Red Wings (6-2-0) vs Colorado Avalanche (6-1-0)

Oct 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche ice girls clear the ice in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Pepsi Center. The Red Wings defeated the Avalanche 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Oh the mighty fall out West, with a 4-2 victory the Detroit Red Wings trip up the Colorado Avalanche stopping their six game winning streak. No unbeaten teams remain in the league.