SBNation.com - NHL Tuesday: Rangers stun Devilshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46737/sbn-fave.png2014-10-22T08:00:01-04:00http://www.sbnation.com/rss/stream/67978882014-10-22T08:00:01-04:002014-10-22T08:00:01-04:00AM roundup: Red Wings lose Datsyuk's debut
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<p>Pavel Datsyuk was back for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night and very nearly scored one of the prettiest goals of the season. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators continued their fast start to the season. </p> <p>Perhaps the most encouraging thing about the Detroit Red Wings 3-1-1 record heading into their game in Montreal on Tuesday night was the fact they had done it without the services of their best player, Pavel Datsyuk.</p>
<p>He made his 2014-15 season debut on Tuesday and it turned out to be quite an eventful -- and controversial -- evening.</p>
<p>Datsyuk ended up recording an assist on Henrik Zetterberg's second period goal to open the scoring, and then appeared to score what would have been one of the best goals of the young NHL season. The only problem? The goal was called off because of an interference call on Justin Abdelkader.</p>
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<p>Red Wings coach Mike Babcock argued after the game that Montreal goalie Carey Price initiated the contact. It ended up being an important call in the game as the Red Wings never scored again and would go on to lose the game in overtime, 2-1, thanks to a David Desharnais goal.</p>
<p>Elsewhere on Tuesday, the Nashville Predators needed a shootout to knock off the Arizona Coyotes, 4-3, to run their record to 4-0-2 and remain one of just three teams in the league that has yet to lose a game in regulation, joining the Chicago Blackhawks (4-0 winners over Philadelphia on Tuesday) and the Washington Capitals.</p>
<p>The New York Islanders ended up getting blown out by Toronto <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2014/10/21/7034191/maple-leafs-score-4-goals-in-8-minutes/in/6797888">thanks to a second period offensive explosion that saw</a> Phil Kessel score a pair of goals. They also lost defenseman Thomas Hickey after he was <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7034263/thomas-hickey-skate-blade-face-cut/in/6797888">cut in the face by the skate blade</a> of Maple Leafs forward Mike Santorelli.</p>
<p>The Calgary Flames were 2-1 losers in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but at least their fans got to see Johnny Gaudreau <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7035875/johnny-gaudreau-assist-dennis-wideman-goal">skate through the entire Tampa Bay defense</a> to set up Dennis Wideman on a highlight reel play.</p>
<h4>All the NHL Scores</h4>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> 5, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">Sharks</a> 3</p>
<p>Ranger 4, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">Devils</a> 3</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/">Maple Leafs</a> 5, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a> 2</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/">Canadiens</a> 2, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Red Wings</a> 1</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ontheforecheck.com/">Predators</a> 4, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fiveforhowling.com/">Coyotes</a> 3</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arcticicehockey.com/">Jets</a> 3, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canescountry.com/">Hurricanes</a> 1</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Blackhawks</a> 4, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Flyers</a> 0</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.defendingbigd.com/">Stars</a> 6, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.nucksmisconduct.com/">Canucks</a> 3</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Lightning</a> 2, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/">Flames</a> 1</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Panthers</a> 4, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighhockey.com/">Avalanche</a> 3</p>
<h4>Three Things We Learned</h4>
<p>1. <span>Rick Nash</span> is still on fire. Remember last postseason when Nash could not buy a goal for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">Rangers</a>? Well, right now he's on the exact opposite kind of streak where everything he touches is ending up in the back of the net. It continued on Tuesday when he scored his league-leading eighth goal of the season to help the Rangers <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7034735/kevin-klein-completes-rangers-comeback-with-overtime-goal/in/6797888">complete their stunning comeback against</a> the New Jersey Devils.</p>
<p>2. The Flyers defense is still very bad. And that's a bad thing when you're facing the Chicago Blackhawks. The Flyers surrendered 43 shots on goal, 71 total shot attempts and four goals in a 4-0 loss on national TV. The bad news? On Wednesday they have to go to Pittsburgh to take on <span>Sidney Crosby</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Penguins</a>.</p>
<p>3. The Stars' offense can be very, very good, and it was on display against Vancouver as they came flying out of the gate and scored six goals in the first 24 minutes of the game. <span>Tyler Seguin</span>, <span>Erik Cole</span>, <span>Ryan Garbutt</span>, <span>Jamie Benn</span> and <span>Shawn Horcoff</span> all finished with two points in the 6-3 win that wasn't really as close as the final score. Once the Stars jumped out to their 6-1 lead, they pretty much took their foot off the gas and allowed Vancouver to get a couple of garbage time goals.</p>
<h4>Impact Moment</h4>
<p><span>Jonathan Drouin</span>, arguably the top prospect in the NHL, recorded his first career point on Tuesday night and it could not have come at a better time. Drouin, in just his second NHL game, assisted on Valtteri Filppula's game-tying goal late in the third period to help the Lightning salvage an otherwise sloppy performance against the Calgary Flames. Drouin had an opportunity to win the game in overtime when he and <span>Steven Stamkos</span> had a two-on-none rush on <span>Reto Berra</span>, only to have Berra make an outstanding save. It wouldn't be enough for the Flames, though, as <span>Ondrej Palat</span> would score the game-winner just seconds later.</p>
<p>Bonus "impact" moment, with an emphasis on impact: Tommy Wingels <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2014/10/21/7034443/tommy-wingels-flattens-zdeno-chara/in/6797888">takes on the much larger</a> Zdeno Chara and flattens him.</p>
<h4>Stat of the Night</h4>
<p>It's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7033973/johnny-boychuk-islanders-power-play/in/6797888">worth repeating</a>: It's taken <span>Johnny Boychuk</span> six games to top his career total in power points entering the season. He recorded his sixth power play point of the season during the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He had just five power play points in his career before this season. It's an amazing start to the season for a guy that's known more for his defense than his ability to quarterback and lead a power play.</p>
<h4>Post to Post</h4>
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<li><span>How do the new faces in St. Louis compare <a href="http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2014/10/21/7032881/the-replacements-volume-2">to the ones that left</a>?</span></li>
<li><span><span>Marc-Andre Fleury</span>, team defense <a href="http://www.pensburgh.com/2014/10/21/7025087/marc-andre-fleury-team-defense-scoring-chances">and scoring chances</a>. </span></li>
<li><span>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.coppernblue.com/">Edmonton Oilers</a> are a bad hockey team <a href="http://www.coppernblue.com/2014/10/20/7013395/the-oilers-cap-management-problems-part-duh">with salary cap problems</a>. </span></li>
<li><span>A <a href="http://www.jacketscannon.com/2014/10/16/6988659/there-and-back-again-a-year-in-the-life-of-nick-foligno">year in the life</a> of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> forward <span>Nick Foligno</span>.</span></li>
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https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/22/7036111/nhl-scores-pavel-datsyuk-thomas-hickey-injury-nashville-predators-winAdam Gretz2014-10-21T23:11:07-04:002014-10-21T23:11:07-04:00Johnny Gaudreau takes on entire Tampa Bay defense
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<p>The Calgary Flames may not be ready to compete for a playoff spot this season, but they have some intriguing pieces, including Johnny Gaudreau. </p> <p> <figure class="e-image">
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/">Calgary Flames</a> may not win a lot this season, but they have some interesting pieces that could be the foundation of something down the line, including the trio of <span>Mikael Backlund</span>, <span>Mark Giordano</span> and <span>T.J. Brodie</span>.</p>
<p>And then there is <span>Johnny Gaudreau</span>.</p>
<p>The former NCAA superstar is starting to get his feet wet in the NHL and on Tuesday night he showed off some of his potential. Gaudreau took on the entire <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> defense and blew right through them, setting up <span>Dennis Wideman</span> to give the Flames a 1-0 lead.</p>
<p>The only bad news for the Flames is Gaudreau ended up crashing into the boards and headed to the locker room.</p>
<p>GIF via <a href="http://www.twitter.com/peteblackburn">@PeteBlackburn</a></p>
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7035875/johnny-gaudreau-assist-dennis-wideman-goalAdam Gretz2014-10-21T22:05:11-04:002014-10-21T22:05:11-04:00Kevin Klein completes NYR comeback with OT goal
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<p>Kevin Klein was the unlikely hero for the Rangers, who stormed back for a 4-3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils.</p> <p><iframe src="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/embed?playlist=650046" height="395" width="560" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<p>Usually when the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">New Jersey Devils</a> are fortunate enough to have a two-goal lead on a team in the third period, they are able to shut the game down, suck the life out of it offensively, and walk away with their two points in the standings.</p>
<p>It did not happen against their arch-rivals on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The Devils allowed the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">New York Rangers</a> to storm back for a 4-3 overtime win, surrendering two goals in the final 11 minutes of regulation to force overtime where <span>Kevin Klein</span> scored his first goal of the season to get the win for the Rangers.</p>
<p><span>Chris Mueller</span> started the comeback for New York with a power play goal, and then <span>Rick Nash</span> continued his ridiculous hot streak to tie the game with what was already his league-leading eighth goal of the season.</p>
<p>The fact that Klein ended up scoring the winner was more than a little surprising since goal-scoring is not something he is typically known for. He scored just two goals in 77 games last season for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ontheforecheck.com/">Nashville Predators</a> and Rangers and Tuesday's goal was only the 18th of his career. It was his third career game-winning goal.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7034735/kevin-klein-completes-rangers-comeback-with-overtime-goalAdam Gretz2014-10-21T21:38:17-04:002014-10-21T21:38:17-04:00Hickey cut by skate blade
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<p>Thomas Hickey was attempting to make a play in the neutral zone when he suffered a cut near the mouth after he was struck by the skate blade of Toronto's Mike Santorelli. </p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RwhuElU5-iE" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>There was a terrifying moment for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> defenseman <span>Thomas Hickey</span> early in the third period on Tuesday night. Hickey was struck in the face by the skate blade of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> forward <span>Mike Santorelli</span>, forcing him to leave the game with a significant cut.</p>
<p>Hickey, who had lost his stick on the play, was attempting to disrupt Santorelli as he carried the puck through the neutral zone and fell to the ice. During his fall, Santorelli's right skate blade caught Hickey near the mouth. The Islanders' defenseman raced off the ice and was immediately ushered off to the locker room.</p>
<p>He did not return to the game.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7034263/thomas-hickey-skate-blade-face-cutAdam Gretz2014-10-21T21:30:51-04:002014-10-21T21:30:51-04:00Tommy Wingels flattens Zdeno Chara<iframe class="vine-embed" src="https://vine.co/v/ObYgg0PVKrJ/embed/simple" width="480" height="480"></iframe>
<div class="source source-img"><p><p>Tommy Wingels is listed at 6', 190 pounds, which means he gives up nine inches and more than 60 pounds to Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara. That didn't stop Wingels from flattening him on Tuesday night.</p></p></div>
https://www.sbnation.com/2014/10/21/7034443/tommy-wingels-flattens-zdeno-charaAdam Gretz2014-10-21T20:53:06-04:002014-10-21T20:53:06-04:00Maple Leafs score 4 goals in 8 minutes<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Yw0EXqiq754" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>
<div class="source source-img"><p><p>The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the second period on Tuesday night trailing the New York Islanders by a 2-1 margin, a deficit that lasted until the 9:04 mark of the second period. That's when Phil Kessel did his thing off the rush to open a wild eight-minute stretch where Toronto received goals from Kessel, Roman Polak, David Clarkson and Kessel again to take a 5-2 lead into the the third period.</p></p></div>
https://www.sbnation.com/2014/10/21/7034191/maple-leafs-score-4-goals-in-8-minutesAdam Gretz2014-10-21T20:03:33-04:002014-10-21T20:03:33-04:00Isles' secret power play weapon: Johnny Boychuk
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<p>Johnny Boychuk is piling up points like never before in his career, and this season he's already topped his career total for power points. In six games. </p> <p><iframe src="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/embed?playlist=649517" height="350" width="560" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<p>The acquisition of <span>Johnny Boychuk</span> from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Boston Bruins</a> was supposed to be a big boost to a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> team that gave up up way too many shots and goals in 2013-14, and so far he's been able to do just that.</p>
<p>But he's also provided a rather unexpected bonus for the Islanders and suddenly became a point-producing machine on the power play.</p>
<p>In the first period of the Islanders' game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> on Tuesday night, Boychuk was credited with an assist on <span>John Tavares</span>' power play that gave the Islanders a 2-1 lead. That is already Boychuk's sixth power play point of the season, a number that at the time tied him for the league lead with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby. Even more stunning? Prior to this season as a member of the Bruins, Boychuk had recorded only five power play points in a career that spanned 319 games.</p>
<p>It only took him six games to top that total with the Islanders.</p>
<p>It's been the perfect storm of getting an opportunity to play real power play minutes, doing so with a talented offensive team, and probably a little bit of luck.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7033973/johnny-boychuk-islanders-power-playAdam Gretz2014-10-21T19:14:41-04:002014-10-21T19:14:41-04:00Tuesday schedule and TV info
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<p>Where to find every NHL game on the schedule for Tuesday night. </p> <p>Twenty teams are in action on Tuesday night, including a national showdown between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Philadelphia Flyers</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a>. <span>Pavel Datsyuk</span> will also be making his season debut for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Detroit Red Wings</a> when they travel to Montreal to take on <span>P.K. Subban</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/">Montreal Canadiens</a>.</p>
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<td>Home</td>
<td>Time</td>
<td>Local TV</td>
<td>US Nat'l TV</td>
<td>Canada Nat'l TV</td>
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<td>San Jose</td>
<td>Boston</td>
<td>7:00 PM ET</td>
<td>CSN-CA, NESN</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">New York Rangers</a></td>
<td>New Jersey</td>
<td>7:00 PM ET</td>
<td>MSG, MSG-Plus</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>Toronto</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a></td>
<td>7:00 PM ET</td>
<td>MSG-Plus 2</td>
<td></td>
<td>TSN-4</td>
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<td>Detroit</td>
<td>Montreal</td>
<td>7:30 PM ET</td>
<td>FS-D</td>
<td><br></td>
<td>RDS</td>
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<td>Arizona</td>
<td>Nashville</td>
<td>8:00 PM ET</td>
<td>FS-A, FS-TN</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>Carolina</td>
<td>Winnipeg</td>
<td>8:00 PM ET</td>
<td>FS-CR</td>
<td></td>
<td>TSN-3</td>
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<td>Philadelphia</td>
<td>Chicago</td>
<td>8:30 PM ET</td>
<td>CSN-CH, CSN-PHI</td>
<td>NBCSN</td>
<td></td>
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<td>Vancouver</td>
<td>Dallas</td>
<td>8:30 PM ET</td>
<td>FS-SW</td>
<td></td>
<td>SNV</td>
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<td>Florida</td>
<td>Colorado</td>
<td>9:00 PM ET</td>
<td>FS-F, Alt</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>Tampa Bay</td>
<td>Calgary</td>
<td>9:00 PM ET</td>
<td>Sun</td>
<td></td>
<td>SNF</td>
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https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2014/10/21/7033795/how-to-watch-tuesdays-nhl-schedule-game-times-preview-and-tv-coverageAdam Gretz