It wasn’t simply the Canadiens in action last night in the NHL.
4 other video games were on the schedule:
4 of 5 matches Monday concluded as one-goal video games. Did your group brought out a tightly-contested triumph? #NHLStats: https://t.co/FSOh1ImkgI pic.twitter.com/LMEeodGcS8
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 19, 2023
1: We desire Fleury!”
In what might definitely have actually been his last profession video game in Pittsburgh, Marc-André Fleury was neglected by the Wild and John Hynes.
The factor was basic: Hynes wished to provide himself the very best opportunity of winning and chose to choose his best-performing goaltender up until now this season.
All in all, the coach’s choice triggered rather a stir on social media networks the other day. And with great factor.
The Penguins began the video game well: they led 3-0 early in the 3rd duration after objectives from Reilly Smith, Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin, however that’s when the Wild awakened:
The Wild have actually returned to connect it from down 3-0 pic.twitter.com/7joFIOpt1F
— B/R Open Ice(@BR_OpenIce) December 19, 2023
The Wild originated from behind in the video game, however were not able to win. Sidney Crosby scored in the 3rd duration, which ended up being the winning objective.
Fans in Pittsburgh didn’t forget Fleury, either. They shouted “We desire Fleury” at one point throughout the video game, which caused a couple of extremely unique seconds for the Quebec goalie:
“We desire Fleury” chants in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/ABzdZcYZnm
— B/R Open Ice( @BR_OpenIce ) December 19, 2023
2: The Kane– DeBrincat chemistry is still there
Patrick Kane has actually signed his agreement with the Detroit Red Wings and it’s working out up until now.
The veteran forward made his choice with a view to signing up with a skilled club, however associating his buddy Alex DeBrincat was likewise an element.
We understand that the 2 American forwards developed a fantastic chemistry when they played together in Chicago … And plainly, stated chemistry is still working effectively.
The 2 little gamers integrated their efforts to develop a just spectacular piece of play:
That’s some crispy death pic.twitter.com/5g4kZS5EsE
— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) December 19, 2023
For the Wings, the work of Kane (2 helps) and DeBrincat (2 objectives) wasn’t enough to permit their club to get away with the triumph.
The Ducks wound up winning the video game 4-3.
3: Pardon?
I practically fell out of my chair when I saw that fact in my news feed today. Since it’s simply insane!
Last night, versus the Wild, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored.
It was the 119th time in history that the Pens’ 2 leaders have actually scored in the very same video game because the start of their particular professions …
And the club, under such scenarios, has a record of 104 wins, 10 losses and 5 more problems in overtime.
That’s actually, actually outstanding.
Crosby and Malkin have actually scored in the very same routine season video game 119 times, consisting of tonight.
The Penguins are 104-10-5 in those video games (h/t @bobgrove91 pic.twitter.com/MUabvzN8ad
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 19, 2023
4: A very first objective for Tatar in Seattle
Last Friday night, December 15, Tomas Tatar was traded.
Simply 2 months after signing an agreement with the Colorado Avalanche, he needed to load his bags for Seattle …
And let’s simply state, the previous Habs forward didn’t wait too long to make brand-new good friends at his brand-new club.
Tatar benefited from a juicy rebound in front of the web to score his extremely first objective in his brand-new uniform.
It was just his 2nd video game with the Kraken, by the method.
By method of contrast, it took him 26 video games to score his very first objective of the season with the Avalanche …
Tatar’s very first objective as a member of the #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/Ijs0fGx8dv
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) December 19, 2023
In the end, the Kraken lost 4-3 to destiny.
The club has actually won just 2 of its last 12 video games:
#SeaKraken with simply 2 wins in their last 12 (2-6-4).
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) December 19, 2023
Extension
— He’s enjoying.
Matt Duchene with 4 objectives, 7 pts in his last 4 video games. 27 pts in 29 video games on the season. Fantastic suitable for him in Dallas. #TexasHockey
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) December 19, 2023
— Well done.
Mikael Backlund scored his 17th profession shorthanded objective and went beyond Kent Nilsson (16) for sole belongings of the 2nd most in @NHLFlames history, behind just Theo Fleury (28)#NHLStats: https://t.co/FSOh1ImkgI https://t.co/X6S6hqkLw1
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 19, 2023
— Nice business.
The Kraken connected it late, however the @DallasStars got some overtime heroics from 22-year-old Thomas Harley. #NHLStats: https://t.co/FSOh1ImkgI pic.twitter.com/hyhT5Q8VKQ
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 19, 2023
— Whew.
THIS CLOSE to our very first goalie objective async” src=”https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/72×72/1f92f.png” alt=”🤯”>< img decoding="async" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/72x72/1f92f.png" alt ="" > #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/rBIXrZzpwR
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) December 19, 2023
— I like the environment.
Stars barn is ROCKIN’ pic.twitter.com/VxuoXK3nWH
— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) December 19, 2023
— Top scorers of the night:
— Busiest NHL schedule today: