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Rangers agree to terms with five players on Minor League contracts

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Rangers agree to terms with five players on Minor League contracts

All five players, in addition to 19 within the organization, have received invites to Spring Training camp

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has agreed to terms with right-handed pitchers Ian Kennedy and Reyes Moronta, left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy, and outfielders Clint Frazier and Travis Jankowski on minor league contracts with an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp.

Kennedy, 38, had a 4-7 record with 10 saves and a 5.36 ERA (30 ER/50.1 IP) in 57 relief appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He begins his second stint with the Rangers after recording 16 saves and a 2.51 ERA (9 ER/32.1 IP) in 32 relief appearances in 2021 before joining the Philadelphia Phillies in a six-player trade deadline deal. The right-handed pitcher owns a 4.30 ERA with 66 saves and 194 strikeouts (9.5 SO per 9.0 innings ratio) in 189 games since moving to the bullpen prior to the 2019 season. In 16 Major League seasons, he owns a 104-113 record with 66 saves, a 4.14 ERA (868 ER/1888.0 IP) and 1,754 strikeouts in 481 games (290 starts) with the New York Yankees (2007-09), Diamondbacks (2010-13, 2022), San Diego Padres (2013-15), Kansas City Royals (2016-20), Rangers (2021) and Phillies (2021). Kennedy, who was selected by the Yankees in the first round (21st overall) of the 2006 MLB Draft out of the University of Southern California, finished fourth in the N.L. Cy Young balloting in 2011 after going 21-4 with a 2.88 ERA (71 ER/222.0 IP) with the Diamondbacks.

Moronta, 30, went 2-2 with two saves, a 4.30 ERA (18 ER/37.2 IP), and 38 strikeouts in 39 relief appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks last season. The right-hander also appeared in 11 minor league contests with Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 1-0 with two saves, a 2.70 ERA (3 ER/10.0 IP), and 17 strikeouts. This offseason, he made seven relief appearances for Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League, over which he compiled a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA (3 ER/6.0 IP), and five strikeouts against seven walks. The Santiago, Dominican Republic native was originally signed by the San Francisco Giants as a non-drafted free agent on June 2, 2011, and has produced a lifetime 10-11 record, three saves, 3.02 ERA (57 ER/170.0 IP), and 10.6 strikeouts per 9.0 innings figure across 175 Major League relief appearances with the Giants (2017-21), Dodgers (2022), and Diamondbacks (2022). Moronta played under current Rangers manager Bruce Bochy in his first three seasons with the Giants (2017-19), combining to go 8-9 with one save and a 2.66 ERA (38 ER/128.1 IP) over 132 relief outings during that span.

Duffy, 34, did not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season while recovering from left elbow surgery. The lefthander last appeared in 13 games (12 starts) for the Kansas City Royals during the 2021 season, going 4-3 with a 2.51 ERA (17 ER/61.0 IP) and 65 strikeouts before being traded to the Dodgers on July 29, 2021 in exchange for right-handed pitcher Zach Willeman, but he missed the rest of the season with a left flexor strain. The 2015 World Series winner spent 11 seasons with the Royals, posting a 68-68 record with a 3.95 ERA (514 ER/1172.1 IP) and 1,048 strikeouts. Originally drafted in the third round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Cabrillo High School, Duffy recorded a career-best 12-3 with a 3.51 ERA (70 ER/79.2 IP) and 188 strikeouts in 42 games (26 starts) during the 2016 season.

Frazier, 28, batted .216 with three doubles, one RBI, and one stolen base in 19 games for the Chicago Cubs last season before being designated for assignment on June 10. He spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Iowa, batting .190 with eight doubles, six home runs, and 35 RBI in 66 games. The right-handed hitter owns a .238 batting average with 44 doubles, five triples, 29 home runs, and 98 RBI in 247 career games with the New York Yankees (2017-21) and Cubs (2022). Frazier owns a career .931 OPS and a .270 average with runners in scoring position. Originally selected by Cleveland in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Loganville (Ga.) High School, Frazier has predominantly seen time in right field (106 games, 92 starts) and left field (106 games, 88 starts) and owns a .974 fielding percentage (8 E/309 TC) in the outfield.

Jankowski, 31, batted .164 with two RBI and three stolen bases over 44 games between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners in 2022. The outfielder opened the season with the Mets, was placed on the 10-day Injured List from May 27-July 10 due to a fourth metacarpal fracture in his left hand, and was designated for assignment on July 29. He was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Aug. 1, released on Aug. 10 after appearing in just one game for the club, and eventually returned to New York as a minor league free agent on Aug. 16. A former first round selection (44th overall) by the San Diego Padres in the 2012 MLB Draft, Jankowski has recorded a .236 batting average, nine home runs, 54 RBI, and 72 stolen bases over 470 games in his Major League career with the Padres (2015-19), Cincinnati Reds (2020), Philadelphia Phillies (2021), Mets (2022), and Mariners (2022).  

19 INTERNAL PLAYERS INVITED TO SPRING TRAINING**:** Texas has also invited 19 players within the organization to the club’s Spring Training camp in Surprise, Ariz. The following players received non-roster invites:

Left-handed pitchers (6): Cody Bradford, Lucas Jacobsen, Antoine Kelly, Jake Latz, Daniel Robert, Avery Weems

Right-handed pitchers (6): Marc Church, Kyle Cody, Chase Lee, Jack Leiter, Fernery Ozuna, Kumar Rocker

Catchers (3): Cody Freeman, David García, Matt Whatley

Infielders (2): Blaine Crim, Justin Foscue

Outfielders (2): Evan Carter, Elier Hernández

With today’s announcement, the Rangers now have 70 players on the club’s Spring Training roster: a full 40-man roster along with 30 non-roster invitees.

NFL Transactions 1-27-23

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NFL Transactions 1-27-23

The following are the NFL transactions for Friday, January 27. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.

RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS

INDIANAPOLIS
    Fernea, EthanWRUCLA   
         Free Agent Signing
         Reserve/Future

LAS VEGAS
    Butler, AdamDEVanderbilt   
         Free Agent Signing
         Reserve/Future

NFL Conference Championship Games Injury Report — Friday

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NFL Conference Championship Games Injury Report — Friday
CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
 
Status Report
    OUTG Alex Cappa (ankle), T Jonah Williams (knee)
Practice Report
    DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayG Alex Cappa (ankle), DT D.J. Reader (not injury related – resting player), T Jonah Williams (knee)
 ThursdayG Alex Cappa (ankle), T Jonah Williams (knee)
 FridayG Alex Cappa (ankle), T Jonah Williams (knee)
 
    LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayLB Joe Bachie (foot), CB Tre Flowers (hamstring), DE Sam Hubbard (not injury related – resting player)
 ThursdayLB Joe Bachie (foot), TE Hayden Hurst (calf)
 
    FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayC Ted Karras (knee)
 ThursdayCB Tre Flowers (hamstring), DE Sam Hubbard (not injury related – resting player), C Ted Karras (knee), DT D.J. Reader (not injury related – resting player)
 FridayLB Joe Bachie (foot), CB Tre Flowers (hamstring), DE Sam Hubbard (not injury related – resting player), TE Hayden Hurst (calf), C Ted Karras (knee), DT D.J. Reader (not injury related – resting player)
 
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
 
Status Report
    QUESTIONABLEWR Mecole Hardman (pelvis), TE Travis Kelce (back), WR Justin Watson (illness)
Practice Report
    DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
 FridayWR Justin Watson (illness)
 
    LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayWR Mecole Hardman (pelvis)
 ThursdayWR Mecole Hardman (pelvis)
 FridayLB Nick Bolton (ankle), WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee)
 
    FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayLB Willie Gay (toe), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Jerick McKinnon (ankle)
 ThursdayLB Willie Gay (toe), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Jerick McKinnon (ankle)
 FridayLB Willie Gay (toe), TE Travis Kelce (back), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Jerick McKinnon (ankle)
 
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
 
Status Report
    OUTQB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot)
 
    QUESTIONABLERB Elijah Mitchell (groin), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Practice Report
    DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayQB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), RB Elijah Mitchell (groin), T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)
 ThursdayQB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), RB Elijah Mitchell (groin)
 FridayQB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), RB Elijah Mitchell (groin)
 
    LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayDE Charles Omenihu (oblique), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
 ThursdayDE Charles Omenihu (oblique), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
 FridayCB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
 
    FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 ThursdayT Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)
 FridayRB Christian McCaffrey (calf), DE Charles Omenihu (oblique), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle), T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)
 
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
 The Eagles did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Status
 FridayNo players listed
Practice Report
    LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 WednesdayT Lane Johnson (groin), CB Avonte Maddox (toe)
 ThursdayCB James Bradberry (not injury related – resting player), WR A.J. Brown (not injury related – resting player), DT Fletcher Cox (not injury related – resting player), G Landon Dickerson (not injury related – resting player), DE Brandon Graham (not injury related – resting player), T Lane Johnson (groin, not injury related – resting player), C Jason Kelce (not injury related – resting player), CB Avonte Maddox (toe), DE Robert Quinn (not injury related – resting player), G Isaac Seumalo (not injury related – resting player), CB Darius Slay (not injury related – resting player), DE Josh Sweat (not injury related – resting player)
 FridayLB T.J. Edwards (ankle)
 
    FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
 FridayT Lane Johnson (groin), CB Avonte Maddox (toe)

A’s agree to terms with 1B/DH Jesús Aguilar on one-year contract

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A’s agree to terms with 1B/DH Jesús Aguilar on one-year contract

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with first baseman/designated hitter Jesús Aguilar on a one-year contract for the 2023 season, the club announced today.

Aguilar began the 2022 season with Miami and hit .236 with 15 home runs and 49 RBI in 113 games before he was released at the end of August.  He signed with Baltimore and batted .224 in 16 games with the Orioles for a .235 average, 16 home runs, 51 RBI and a .661 OPS in 129 games overall.  The 32-year-old right-handed hitter started 60 games at first base, 58 at designated hitter and also played in four games at third base.

Aguilar is a .254 career hitter with 109 home runs and 393 RBI in 759 games over nine seasons in the majors with Cleveland (2014-16), Milwaukee (2017-19), Tampa Bay (2019), Miami (2020-22) and Baltimore (2022).  He appeared in just 35 games in his three seasons with the Indians but played in 133 games in his first season with the Brewers.  The native of Venezuela then put together his best season in 2018 when he was named to the National League All-Star team and hit .274 with a career-high 35 home runs and a career-high 108 RBI in 149 games.  Aguilar batted a career-high .277 in 2020 and tallied 22 home runs and 93 RBI in 131 games in 2021.

Blue Jays Spring Training invitees

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Blue Jays Spring Training invitees

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with the following free agents on Minor League contracts with invites to 2023 Major League Spring Training:

  • OF Wynton Bernard
  • RHP Jay Jackson

Bernard, 32, made his Major League debut with the Colorado Rockies last August, batting .286 across 12 games. The 6-2, 195 lb. right-handed hitter spent most of his 2022 season with Triple-A Albuquerque where he hit .333 with 60 extra-base hits and 92 RBI. Bernard was a 35th–round selection out of Niagara University by the San Diego Padres in 2012. Over 10 Minor League campaigns, the native of San Diego has played in 884 games while keeping a .289 batting average and a .774 OPS.

Jackson, 35, made two scoreless appearances for the Atlanta Braves in 2022, having spent the majority of his season with Triple-A Gwinnett. The Greenville, SC, native was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2008 and reached the majors as a member of the San Diego Padres in 2015. The 6-1, 195 lb. reliever has pitched in parts of four different seasons with four Major League teams, combining for a 3-1 record and a 4.21 ERA.

NHL Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets (15-30-3) at Vancouver Canucks (19-26-3)

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NHL Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets (15-30-3) at Vancouver Canucks (19-26-3)

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NOTES:

Jan. 27, 2023 Game No. 49 (15-30-3, 33 pts.)
at Vancouver Canucks (19-26-3, 41 pts.), Rogers Arena Road Game No. 22 (4-15-2, 10 pts.) The Blue Jackets Press Box website, which includes game notes, stats, releases and video/audio clips as well as the 2022-23 Media Guide can be accessed at bluejackets.com/pressbox. Follow @BlueJacketsPR on Twitter for comprehensive information and updates on the team.

THE LAST GAME: JAN. 25, 2023 – CBJ 3 at EDM 2 (OT)
CBJ Goal Scorers: Jenner (14), Marchenko (11), OT – Johnson (9)
EDM Goal Scorers: Ryan (7), PP – Hyman (25)
Goalies: CBJ – Korpisalo (34/36; 62:29); EDM – Skinner (24/27; 62:29)
CBJ PP: 0/2; PK: 0/1 | Shots: CBJ: 27 / EDM: 36
3 Stars: 1. Korpisalo, EDM; 2. Ryan, EDM; 3. Johnson, CBJ
Noteworthy: CBJ earned point for 3rd-straight game (2-0-1), snapping EDM’s 6-game winning streak… Jenner scored 1st goal of game to extend goal-streak to 3 consecutive games (3-0-3)… Johnson recorded his 4th multi-point game of the season (1-1-2), including scoring his 1st career NHL overtime winner… Marchenko scored a goal for 2nd-straight game (2-0-2), tying game at 2-2 with 8:34 remaining… Gaudreau tallied his team-leading 34th assist of the campaign, extending his assists streak to 4-straight games (1-5-6)… Laine registered his 15th assist of the season to extend his assists streak to 4 consecutive contests (2-5-7)… Boqvist notched his 1st multi-assist/point game of the campaign (0-2-2), giving him helpers in 2-straight games (0-3-3)… Nyquist skated in his 700th career NHL game and 200th CBJ game.

OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT
Danforth (torn labrum); Placed on Injured Reserve (Oct. 25); 6 months (42 games)
Voracek (concussion); Placed on Injured Reserve (Nov. 4); out indefinitely (37 games)
Werenski (torn labrum); Placed on Injured Reserve (retro to Nov. 10); rest of regular season (35 games)
Bean (shoulder); Placed on IR (retro to Nov. 15); out indefinitely (33 games)
Chinakhov (ankle); Placed on IR (Dec. 20); 4 weeks (17 games)
Meyer (oblique strain); Placed on IR (Jan. 11); 6-8 weeks (8 games)
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 321

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 20 Assigned Tarasov to Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 14 Activated Jenner, Robinson and Tarasov off Injured Reserve and assigned Bjork to Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 13 Assigned Greaves and Fix-Wolansky to Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 12 Activated Blankenburg off Injured Reserve, placed Robinson on Injured Reserve retroactive to Jan. 3 and added Greaves to the roster on emergency recall from Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 11 Placed Meyer on Injured Reserve and added Fix-Wolansky to roster on emergency recall from Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 11 Assigned Greaves to Cleveland (AHL)
Jan. 10 Placed Tarasov on IR retroactive on Dec. 30 and added Greaves to roster on emergency recall from Cleveland (AHL)

TONIGHT’S GAME BROADCAST INFO
10pm ET | Bally Sports Ohio | 97.1 The Fan

AGAINST THE CANUCKS
2022-23 Series: 1-0-0 (0-0-0 at VAN)
2021-22 Series: 1-1-0 (0-1-0 at VAN)
Last 10 (Overall | Road): 5-4-1 | 5-3-2
All-Time GF/GA: 161/212
All-Time SF/SA: 1,830/1,997
All-Time PP: 43-of-267
All-Time PK: 187-of-241

THE LAST GAME VS. VAN: OCT. 18, 2022 – CBJ 4 vs. VAN 3 (OT)
CBJ Goal Scorers: Danforth (1), Werenski (1), Gaudreau (2), OT – Gavrikov (1)
VAN Goal Scorers: SHG – Horvat (2), Pettersson (3), Horvat (3)
Goalies: CBJ – Merzlikins (32/35; 63:21); VAN – Martin (29/33; 63:21)
CBJ PP: 0/2; PK: 3/3 | Shots: CBJ: 33 / VAN: 35
3 Stars: 1. Gaudreau, CBJ; 2. Gavrikov, CBJ; 3. Horvat, VAN
Noteworthy: CBJ notched their 1st win of the season… CBJ trailed 2-0 after the 1st period and 2-1 after the 2nd… Chinakhov collected his 2nd career multi-assist game and 5th career multi-point effort with his first two assists/points of the season… Gaudreau notched his 1st multi-point game as a Blue Jacket (1-1-2) while extending his points streak to 3-straight games (2-2-4)… Gavrikov scored his 4th career GWG, and 1st in overtime, and added an assist for his 1st point of the season… Voracek also collected a multi-point effort.

SEASON SERIES LEFT: Series is complete.

NOTED (Team Highlights vs. VAN)
CBJ are 5-1-0 in last 6 meetings overall since 3/24/19 and have recorded points in 6 of the last 7 contests at VAN dating back to 3/19/15 (CBJ; 5-1-1)… Winning team has posted 4+ goals in 7 of past 9 games of series… VAN has 6 of the 8 shutouts in the series, but CBJ registered the most recent one on 3/24/19 (Bobrovsky, 21 saves in 5-0 W at VAN)… VAN has posted both hat tricks in the series, while CBJ has been awarded 3 of the 4 penalty shot attempts… Most goals scored at VAN: 6 – 2x, (MR: 3/19/15)… Most goals allowed at VAN: 7 – 3x, (MR: 1/5/10).

NOTED (Player Highlights vs. VAN)
Gaudreau notched his 1st career goal in his NHL debut with CGY on 4/13/14 at VAN… Laine notched his 6th career hat trick on 11/19/18 at VAN… Werenski skated in his 300th NHL career game on 3/8/20 at VAN.

SCORING NOTABLES vs. VAN
• Gaudreau – 14-30-44 in 42 GP, including points in three-straight overall (3-2-5) after picking up 1-1-2 in the first meeting this season.
• Gavrikov – 1-5-6 in 5 career GP, including 1-1-2 in the contest at Nationwide Arena in October.
• Laine – 7-2-9 in 10 career GP, including 5-0-5 in five career games at Vancouver.
• Merzlikins – 3-1-0 with a 2.48 GAA and .930 SV% in 4 career GP, including three games of a SV% of .914 or higher.
• Roslovic – 3-1-4 in 9 career GP with all of his points scored in four of his last five games

BLUE JACKETS NOTES
BUSY JANUARY WEEKS
The Blue Jackets earned points in their third consecutive game with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
The club also earned a win over San Jose last Saturday and a point in an overtime loss at Calgary on Monday. Columbus concluded a
stretch of four games in six days this past Saturday that included games against the Rangers, Predators, Ducks and Sharks. The club
is in the middle of a second consecutive week of four games in six days as it visits the Flames (Monday), Oilers (Wednesday), Canucks
(Friday) and Kraken (Saturday).

LOOKING TO THE WEST
The Blue Jackets kicked off a stretch of seven consecutive contests against the Western Conference on Tuesday. After facing the
Central Division’s Predators last Tuesday, the team plays six-straight against the Pacific Division from January 19-28, including its
annual trip through western Canada (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver). Columbus is 5-1-2 against the Pacific Division in 2022-23.
Earning three out of four points in the first two games of the western Canada swing, the team has a chance to earn at least five points
on a three-game western Canada road trip for the fourth time in franchise history (MR: 2-0-1; 5 pts from Mar. 27-31, 2018).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS NOTES:

CANUCKS vs BLUE JACKETS PREVIEW
TV: Sportsnet Pacific, Bally Sports Ohio
Radio: Sportsnet 650

MATCH-UP INFO
• Tonight marks the second and final meeting between the Canucks and Blue Jackets this season: Oct. 18 (4-3 OTL @ CBJ) and Jan. 27 (home).

• Vancouver is 38-15-2-9 all-time against Columbus, including a 20-6-0-5 record at home.

• The Canucks are 5-4-1 in their last ten meetings against the Blue Jackets (1-3-1 in their last five).

• Among active Canucks skaters, J.T. Miller leads the team in career points against Columbus with 14 (2-12-14 in 24 GP).

• Elias Pettersson has nine points (5-4-9) in seven career games against the Blue Jackets.

• Quinn Hughes has five points (0-5-5) in five career games against the Blue Jackets.

• Bo Horvat has 10 points (7-3-10) in 14 career games against the Blue Jackets.

• Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Luke Schenn lead active Canucks in career games played against Columbus with 26.

• Spencer Martin is 0-0-1 in one career game against the Blue Jackets, posting a 3.79 GAA and .879 SV%.

• Collin Delia has yet to face Columbus in his NHL career.

QUICK NUMBERS
• Elias Pettersson has 22 points (6-16-22) in his last 17 games.
• Bo Horvat has 19 points (9-10-19) in his last 16 games.
• J.T. Miller has 12 points (5-7-12) in his last 12 games.
• Quinn Hughes has 12 points (3-9-12) in his last nine games.
• Andrei Kuzmenko has 11 points (6-5-11) in his last 11 games.

LAST MEETING – OCT. 18/22: VAN 3 at CBJ 4 (OT)
Bo Horvat opened the scoring with a shorthanded marker at 7:51 in the first period, assisted by Elias Pettersson and Oliver EkmanLarsson…Elias Pettersson quickly doubled Vancouver’s lead with his 100th career NHL goal…Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander registered the assists…Bo Horvat restored Vancouver’s lead for his first multigoal game of the season at 7:00 in the third period…Tucker Poolman recorded his first point of the season with the primary assist while Quinn Hughes drew the secondary assist…Bo Horvat led all Canucks in shots (5)…Luke Schenn led the team in hits (3) and Curtis Lazar led in blocks (3)…Spencer Martin faced 33 shots.

2022.23 TEAM RANKS
VAN CBJ
Goals For/Game 3.27 (t-11th) 2.58 (28th)
Goals Against/Game 3.96 (31st) 3.85 (30th)
Power Play % 22.2 (t-15th) 15.8 (31st)
Penalty Kill % 65.9 (32nd) 77.1 (t-18th)
Penalty Min./Game 9:40 (21st) 8:31 (13th)
*Rankings are accurate as of 10:30am PT on January 26, 2023

LAST GAME PLAYED – JAN. 25/23: VAN 1 at SEA 6
Conor Garland scored the Canucks’ lone goal at 19:52 in the second period extending his point streak to three games…Curtis Lazar registered his second assist of the season with the first helper…Dakota Joshua was credited with the second assist to extend his career-high in points to 11…Spencer Martin faced 35 shots…Tyler Myers led the team in shots (5)…Kyle Burroughs led the team in blocked shots (5)…Bo Horvat won 11 out of 19 faceoffs (57.9%).

LAST 5 vs COLUMBUS
• Oct. 18/22: VAN 3 at CBJ 4 (OT)
• Dec. 14/21: VAN 4 vs CBJ 3
• Nov. 26/21: VAN 2 at CBJ 4
• Mar. 8/20: VAN 1 vs CBJ 2
• Mar. 1/20: VAN 3 at CBJ 5

NHL Preview: Calgary Flames (23-17-9) at Seattle Kraken (28-14-5)

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NHL Preview: Calgary Flames (23-17-9) at Seattle Kraken (28-14-5)

CALGARY FLAMES NOTES:

CALGARY FLAMES [1] vs. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS [5]
The Calgary Flames finished up a four-game homestand by welcoming the Chicago Blackhawks to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night. The Blackhawks drew first blood late in the first with Taylor Raddysh netting his 13th of the season. But in the dying embers of the opening period, Jonathan Huberdeau made a slick move around Jake McCabe and deked out Jaxson Stauber to burry his 10th of the season in style and draw the Flames level after 20. In the second, a Boris Katchouk shot would take a deflection to restore Chicago’s lead and they would add two more goals in the frame to go up 4-1 through 40. The Flames tried to battle back in the third, outshooting Chicago 18-6, but would ultimately fall 5-1.

CGY GOAL SCORERS: Huberdeau (10)
GOALIE: Markstrom (22/26, .857 Sv%)
PP: 0/3 (0%)
PK: 1/1 (100%)

FLAMES LAST FIVE RESULTS, RECORD: 2-3-0
DATE RESULT GWG CGY GOALIE OPP. GOALIE
January 26, 2023 CHI [5] vs. CGY [1] Katchouk Markstrom Stauber
January 23, 2023 CBJ [3] vs. CGY 4 Dube Vladar Korpisalo
January 21, 2023 TBL [3] vs. CGY [6] Dube Vladar Vasilevskiy
January 18, 2023 COL [4] vs. CGY [1] Lehkonen Markstrom Georgiev
January 16, 2023 CGY [1] at NSH [2] Parssinen Markstrom Saros
*shootout winning goal

FLAMES UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
DATE TIME
(MST) OPPONENT VENUE
January 27, 2023 8:00pm at Seattle Kraken Climate Pledge Arena
February 6, 2023 5:30pm at New York Rangers Madison Square Garden
February 9, 2023 5:00pm at Detroit Red Wings Little Caesars Arena
February 11, 2023 10:30am at Buffalo Sabres KeyBank Center
February 13m 2023 5:30pm at Ottawa Senators Canadian Tire Centre

TONIGHTS STORYLINES & STATS
This is the third of three matchups this season between the Flames and Kraken. The visiting team has won both previous matchups so far this season. This is a Pacific Division matchup; The Flames have an overall record of 8-3-2 against Pacific Division opponents this season and a record of 14-9-4 against Western Conference opponents.

LAST TIME VERSUS SEATTLE:
The Calgary Flames headed to Climate Pledge Arena back on December 28th to take on the Kraken for their final road game of 2022. The Flames struck early with Tyler Toffoli opening the scoring, netting his 15th of the season to give the Flames a 1-0 advantage. They would hold that lead until the ladder stages of the first where Ryan Donato evened the game at the 18:45 mark to knot the teams at one going into the intermission. Calgary and Seattle would trade goals in the second with Jamie Oleksiak scoring just 1:14 into the period to give the Kraken the lead before Nazem Kadri would tie the game on the power play and the clubs remained deadlocked at twos through 40. Jonathan Huberdeau would record the only tally of the third for his first game-winning goal as a Flame while Dan Vladar turned aside all six final frame shots he faced, and the Flames won 3-2.

SEATTLE KRAKEN NOTES:

LAST GAME
Vancouver 1 at Seattle 6
Goals: Bjorkstrand (2), Wennberg, McCann, Tolvanen, Donato
Goalie: Jones (19/20)
PP: 2/3 PK: 5/5 Shots: Vancouver 20 – Seattle 35

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 127)
Chris Driedger (ACL; IR) – 47 games – month-to-month
Joonas Donskoi (upper body; IR) – 47 games – day-to-day
Jaden Schwartz (undisclosed) – 6 games – day-to-day
Justin Schultz (undisclosed) – 3 games – week-to-week

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
Jan. 22, 2022: Reassigned F John Hayden to Coachella Valley (AHL)
Jan. 24, 2022: Recalled F John Hayden from Coachella Valley (AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES
Saturday, Jan. 28: Columbus at Seattle, 7 p.m. PT
Tuesday, Feb. 7: Seattle at NY Islanders, 4:30 p.m. PT
Thursday, Feb. 9: Seattle at New Jersey, 4 p.m. PT
Friday, Feb. 10: Seattle at NY Rangers, 4 p.m. PT
Sunday, Feb. 12: Seattle at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. PT

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
• Tonight’s matchup is the final game the Kraken and the Flames will play against each other this season. The teams have previously split their first two meetings – the Kraken defeated the Flames 5-4 on Nov. 1 in Calgary and fell to them 3-2 in Seattle on Dec. 28.

• Entering play Thursday, the Kraken led the Pacific Division in points (61, tied) and points percentage (.649). The team’s plus-27 goal differential this season also led the Pacific Division entering play Thursday and ranked eighth in the NHL.

• The Kraken have not allowed a power-play goal for five consecutive games, going a perfect 13-for-13 during that span. If they were to remain perfect on the penalty kill tonight, it would tie the franchise record for consecutive games without allowing a power-play goal. The team previously went six straight games from Oct. 29 to Nov. 11 without allowing a power-play goal. Entering play Thursday, the Kraken were one of three teams (St. Louis, Washington) to remain perfect on the penalty kill since Jan. 16, the start of the Kraken’s streak.

• With 47 games played, the Kraken have already surpassed their win (27) and point (60) totals from last season.

• Since the start of the New Year, the Kraken are leading the league in wins (10, tied), points (21), goals (55) and goals per game (4.23). They are one of only two teams (Edmonton) to be averaging four or more goals per game in 2023.

• When Morgan Geekie and Daniel Sprong are on the ice together during five-on-five play this season, the Kraken are outscoring their opponents 14-6 according to Natural Stat Trick.

• Matty Beniers has drawn 13 penalties and been assessed one penalty this season. His plus-12 penalty differential was tied for the seventh-best mark in the NHL entering play Thursday.

• Entering play Thursday, Yanni Gourde was tied for 12th in the NHL with 21 penalties drawn this season.

• Despite only playing in 47 games this season, the Kraken are the first team to have scored at least eight goals in a game four different times since the Pittsburgh Penguins also has four eight-goal games in 2011-12.

NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils (31-13-4) at Dallas Stars (28-13-9)

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NHL Preview: New Jersey Devils (31-13-4) at Dallas Stars (28-13-9)

NEW JERSEY DEVILS NOTES:

LAST GAME
New Jersey Devils 4 Nashville Predators 6
(31-13-4 -66) (24-18-6 -52 PTS)
Three Stars: 1. M. Duchene 2. J. Parssinen 3. C. Smith

Goals:
NSH: C. Glass (PPG), C. Smith, M. Granlund, M. Duchene, T. Jeannot (ENG)
SCORE 1ST 2ND 3RD OT SO FINAL
Nashville 2 1 3 – – 6
DEVILS 2 1 1 – – 4
New Jersey Devils: Media Notes
NJD: J. Bratt, Y. Sharangovich, J. Hughes, D. Mercer

INJURIES/ILLNESS
PLAYER INJURY OUT SINCE GAMES MISSED
Jonathan Bernier – LTIR Lower-body, hip 2021-22 48
John Marino Upper-body Dec. 21 16
2022-23 Total Man-Games Lost to Injury/illness: 143

TRANSACTIONS
DATE PLAYER ACTION
1/1/23 Ryan Graves Activated from I.R.
1/1/23 Tyler Wotherspoon Reassigned to Utica
1/5/23 Tyce Thompson Reassigned to Utica
1/5/23 Akira Schmid Recalled from Utica
1/5/23 Ondrej Palat Activated off I.R.
1/6/23 Akira Schmid Reassigned to Utica
1/10/23 Nolan Foote Recalled from Utica
1/19/23 Nolan Foote Reassigned to Utica
1/19/23 Nate Bastian Activated off I.R.

WHAT TO KNOW
The Devils embark on their seventh back-to-back set for the 2022-23 campaign and enter Friday’s contest vs Dallas with a 3-3-1 record in first games played for back-to-back sets. Jersey’s team owns a 4-2-0 record in second half games played for back-to-back sets this season. The Devils are 18-3-2 on the road this season. Entering Friday’s contest, Jersey’s road record ranked first in the NHL, while Carolina (16-4-6) and Seattle (16-5-2) were tied for second. The team’s 31 wins after 48 games played from the start of a season are the second most in franchise history. The Devils are 15-2-2 vs the Western Conference this season. The most wins earned in a single season vs the West is 18, which was earned in 2000-01. The second most wins earned for this matter was 16, twice, logged in 1996-97 and 2015-16. The team also earned 14 wins vs the West in 2017-18.

After Thursday night’s Jersey’s team converted when pulling the goaltender for an extra attacker for the fifth time this season:
Jan. 26, 2023, at NSH, 6-4, L
Jan. 24, 2023, vs VGK, 3-2, Wo
Jan. 19, 2023, at SEA, 4-3, Lo
Jan. 16, 2023, at SJS, 4-3, Wso
Dec. 9, 2022, vs NYI, 6-4, L

After tonight’s contest, the Devils enter their official bye week and then enter the NHL All-Star break. The team plays next on Mon., February 6, and host Vancouver. After Thursday night’s contest at Nashville, the loss marked New Jersey’s first regulation loss since Jan. 5, 2023, vs St. Louis (5-3, L). The Devils own a record of 8-2-2 in the month of January. The most wins that the Devils earned in the month of January for franchise history were 11 in 2002-03 (11-2-1-1) and 2008-09 (11-3-0-0). The second most wins earned in franchise history for the month of January were 10, which were earned 2005-06 (10-2-0-1) and 1999-00 (10-1-1-2) The team finished with exactly eight wins in the month of January, twice:
2006-07: 8-2-0-0
2003-04: 8-6-2-0
The most wins earned in the month of January in NHL history was the Colorado Avalanche, after the team logged a 15-0-0-0 record last
season.

The Devils most wins prior to an NHL All-Star break in a single season:
Season W
1999-00 33
2022-23 31
2002-03 31
2005-06 30
2008-09 29
2006-07 29
1997-98 29
*An All-Star game was not played in 2010, due to the Olympics

New Jersey has earned 30, or more, wins in a season 28 times in franchise history. The Devils are 26-4-4 when Nico Hischier recorded a point in a game this season and 16-6-2 when Jack Hughes scored a goal in a game for 2022-23. The Devils were outshot 41-39 on Thursday, and fell to 10-2-2 when outshot by an opponent this season. The Devils’ two losses when outshot in a game this season are tied for the fewest with Carolina, Boston, Calgary and NY Rangers for the fewest losses in the NHL. Jersey’s team surrendered 22 shots in the first period on Thursday, which marked the most shots against the Devils in a single period this season (Prior: Jan. 1, vs CAR, 19 shots against, 2nd per.). Thursday’s defeat also marked the third time this season that the Devils allowed 40, or more, shots in a game. Jersey’s team allowed 40, or more, shots in a game nine times last season. The most shots that the Devils allowed in a game for the 2022-23 campaign was on Jan. 1, vs Carolina, after the team allowed 47 shots on goal in a 5-4 shootout loss. The Devils are 19-7-1 when scoring first in a game this season. After Thursday night’s loss, the Devils fell to 5-3-1 when tied after the second period of play this season. The Devils are 21-0-1 when leading after the second period this season, which ranks (tied) for the third most in the NHL with Toronto and Florida, per Jan. 27. Winnipeg ranked second (22, W), while Boston ranked first in the NHL (26, W), per Jan. 27. After Tuesday’s win vs Vegas, the Devils earned their 15th comeback win for the 2022-23 campaign, which is tied with Tampa for the most in the NHL. The Devils own a 5-10-2 record when trailing after the second period this season, which is tied for the second most wins with Vancouver (5-22-0), while Anaheim ranks first (6-18-3). The Devils are 10-2-2 when outshot by an opponent this season and 20-11-2 when outshooting teams. The Devils are 1-0-0 when shots are even vs an opponent for 2022-23. Jersey’s team is 28-5-4 when scoring three-or-more goals in a game this season. The Devils have allowed 1, or fewer, goals against 11 times this season in a game. Jersey’s team allowed one, or fewer goals against, in a game just eight times all of last season.

DALLAS STARS NOTES:

LAST DALLAS STARS GAME
Jan. 25, 2023 – STARS 2 vs. HURRICANES 3 (OT)
The Stars extended their point streak to four consecutive games (2-0-2, six points) following a 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. Forward Wyatt Johnston tallied his 13th goal of the season, forward Jason Robertson (1-0—1) extended his point streak to five games (4-2—6) with his 33rd goal of 2022-23 (50 GP) and goaltender Jake Oettinger made 21 saves on 24 shots.
PP: 0-2 | PK: 2-2 | SF: 21 | SA: 24 | DAL TOI: Heiskanen (26:02 – game high) | Attendance: 18,237
Three Stars: 1. CAR – M. Necas 2. DAL – J. Robertson 3. CAR – S. Aho

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time (CT) Location TV/Radio
Fri., Jan. 27, 2023 New Jersey Devils 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK
Mon., Feb. 6, 2023 Anaheim Ducks 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSWX/KTCK
Wed., Feb. 8, 2023 Minnesota Wild 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center TNT/KTCK
Sat., Feb. 11, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning 12 p.m. American Airlines Center ABC/KTCK
Tue., Feb. 14, 2023 Boston Bruins 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 1 – Loaned forward Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)
Jan. 1 – Signed forward Joe Pavelski to a one-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season
Jan. 2 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
Jan. 16 – Loaned forward Nick Caamano to Texas (AHL)
Jan. 24 – Loaned forward Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)

INJURIES
Man-games lost, 2022-23: 21
NAME INJURY # OF GAMES DATES
D Miro Heiskanen Upper body 3 Oct. 25-29
G Jake Oettinger Lower body 4 Nov. 1-8
F Denis Gurianov Upper body 6 Nov. 11-21
F Roope Hintz Lower body 1 Nov. 19
F Roope Hintz Upper body 7 Jan. 10-21

DALLAS STARS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: It’s the final game before the weeklong break for the Stars, who welcome the New Jersey Devils to American Airlines Center for the only time during the 2022-23 regular season. This is the second and final matchup between the two clubs, which opened with a 4-1 Stars victory at Prudential Center on Dec. 13, 2022. Tonight’s contest marks the fourth game of eight consecutive home contests for Dallas. The Stars will return to action on Monday, Feb. 6 against the Anaheim Ducks.

I PUT ON MY OVERCOAT AND WALKED INTO WINTER

  • The Stars are 1-0-0 vs. the Devils this season, opening the two-game set with a 4-1 triumph at Prudential Center on Dec. 13, 2022.
  • Four different skaters lit the lamp that night, including forwards Ty Dellandrea (1-0—1), Roope Hintz (1-0—1), Mason Marchment (1-0—1) and defenseman Esa Lindell (1-0—1).
  • In all, eight different skaters found the score sheet, including assists from forwards Jason Robertson (0-1—1) and Tyler Seguin (0- 1—1) and defensemen Miro Heiskanen (0-1—1) and Ryan Suter (0-1—1).
  • Goaltender Scott Wedgewood made 35 saves on 36 shots in the 4-1 victory over New Jersey on Dec. 13, 2022.
  • Dallas is 60-43-12 all-time vs. New Jersey, including a 35-15-8 mark at home.
  • The Stars enter tonight’s contest with wins in six of their past eight (6-2-0) against the Devils.
  • Additionally, the Stars have won eight of their past 10 (8-1-1) home games over the Devils and have earned points in 12 of the past 14 (10-2-2) against them at American Airlines Center.
  • Forward Joe Pavelski, who leads active Stars in goals (13) and points (13-11—24) against the Devils, has five points (3-2—5) in his past five home games vs. New Jersey.
  • Defenseman Ryan Suter lit the lamp in the most recent game between the two clubs in Dallas (April 9, 2022) and leads active Stars in assists (15) and ranks second in points (3-15—18) in 23 games vs. New Jersey.
  • Forward Tyler Seguin enters tonight’s matchup with eight goals and 16 points (8-8—16) in a team-high 28 games vs. the Devils and leads the way with two game-winners against them.
  • Defenseman Colin Miller has 11 points (3-8—11) in 20 career games vs. New Jersey while averaging 17:54 TOI over that span.
  • Forward Roope Hintz has points in four of his past five games (2-3—5) against the Devils, accounting for all his career points against them (6 GP).
  • Wedgewood is 2-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .984 save percentage and one shutout in two career appearances against his former club. Wedgewood was drafted by the Devils in the third round (84th overall) in 2010. Wedgewood went on to appear in 23 games over the course of three seasons with New Jersey, posting a 5-11-5 record, 2.77 GAA and .908 SV%. Three of his five wins with the Devils were shutouts.
  • Goaltender Jake Oettinger is 1-0-1 with a 3.03 GAA and .870 SV% in one career appearance against New Jersey.

2022-23 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Dec. 13, 2022 at New Jersey – W, 4-1
Jan. 27 vs. New Jersey

NHL Preview: Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-3) at New York Rangers (26-14-8)

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NHL Preview: Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-3) at New York Rangers (26-14-8)

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS NOTES:

GOLDEN KNIGHTS UPCOMING GAMES
Golden Knights 2022-23 Record: 29-16-3, 61 points (14-13-0 at Home, 15-4-3 on Road)

DATE OPPONENT TELEVISION RADIO SPANISH RADIO
Jan. 27 at New York Rangers AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Jan. 28 at New York Islanders AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 7 at Nashville Predators AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 9 at Minnesota Wild AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 12 vs. Anaheim Ducks AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM Deportes 1460 AM

GOLDEN KNIGHTS LAST GAME RECAP
January 24 – Vegas Golden Knights 2, New Jersey Devils 3 OT
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-3) were defeated by the New Jersey Devils (31-12-4), 3-2, in overtime on Tuesday night at Prudential Center. Ondrej Palat got the socring started less than four minutes into the game. In the second, Ben Hutton and William Karlsson scored 2:51 apart to give the Golden Knights a 2-1 edge. Dougie Hamilton scored with 1:10 to go in regulation and added the overtime winner at 3:54 to give New Jersey the 3-2 victory.

LAST GAME BY THE NUMBERS

  • Hutton’s goal was his second of the season
  • Karlsson’s goal was his eighth point in 10 games (4-4—8)
  • Logan Thompson stopped 33 of 36 shots, good for a .917 save percentage

Against the Rangers
Vegas’ contest with New York on Friday is the second of two meetings this season. The Golden Knights own a 6-3-0 record against the Rangers and have only lost once at Madison Square Garden. Vegas’ one loss at New York came in the first ever meeting between the clubs on Oct. 31, 2017. In their most recent meeting on Dec. 7, 2022, the Golden Knights suffered a 5-1 loss, with the lone goal scored by Jonathan Marchessault. Marchessault has three goals in his last two games against the Rangers as well as the game-deciding goal in a shootout win the last time Vegas played at MSG.

2022-23 Season NYR Series: 0-1-0 (Home: 0-1-0, Road: 0-0-0)
Dec. 7 – at Vegas (Vegas 1, New York 5)
Jan. 28 – at New York

2021-22 Season NYR Series: 2-0-0 (Home: 1-0-0, Road: 1-0-0)
Dec. 17 – at New York (Vegas 3, New York 2 SO)
Jan. 6 – at Vegas (Vegas 5, New York 1)

NEW YORK RANGERS NOTES:

LAST GAME
Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New York Rangers 2 – Overtime – January 25, 2023 – Scotiabank Arena
NYR Goals: F. Chytil (14, 15)
TOR Goals: P. Holmberg (5), T. Liljegren (4), M. Marner (18 – OTW)
NYR Goalie: I. Shesterkin (OTL – 32/35)
TOR Goalie: I. Samsonov (W – 27/29)
NYR Shots: 29
TOR Shots: 35
NYR PP: 0/2
NYR PK: 3/3

RECAP/NOTES: On Wednesday night in Toronto, the Rangers fell to the Maple Leafs in overtime, 3-2. New York extended its road point streak to six-straight games (3-0-3). Toronto native Will Cuylle made his NHL debut in the overtime loss, becoming the second Toronto native to make his NHL debut in the city while playing for the Rangers (Jim Drummond on Jan. 9, 1945).

RANGERS RUNDOWN

  • The New York Rangers play their final game ahead of the All-Star Break when the Vegas Golden Knights come to Madison Square Garden (7:00 PM ET – TV: MSG Network – Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). For the last time this season, the Rangers will wear their reverse retro jerseys tonight.
  • The Blueshirts have earned points in three of their last four games (2-1-1) and 10 of their last 12 games (7-2-3). Dating back to November 30, Rangers have points in 20 of their last 25 contests (16-5-4) and their .720 points percentage ranks tied for third in the NHL.
  • Tonight, Chris Kreider is set to play in his 700th career game, all of which have come with the Rangers. He will become the 13th player in franchise history to notch 700-plus games with the team.
  • The Blueshirts have allowed the sixth fewest goals per game with a 2.63 clip and since Dec. 5, their 2.32 GA/GP is tied for second fewest.
  • New York’s 59 third period goals rank tied for fifth in the NHL and their plus-14 third period goal differential ranks fourth.
  • The Rangers have points in three of their last four games against Vegas (2-1-1) and at home all-time have points in three of four games against the Golden Knights.
  • The Rangers defensemen group has collected 117 points, the fourth most in the NHL and 91 assists, the fifth most. 28.2 percent of all Rangers points this season have been contributed to a defenseman.

UPCOMING GAMES (ALL TIMES ET)
DATE/TIME OPPONENT/LOCATION TV RADIO
Feb. 6/7:30 PM Calgary/MSG MSG Network TBD
Feb. 8/8:00 PM Vancouver/MSG MSG Network TBD
Feb. 10/7:00 PM Seattle/MSG MSGSN TBD
Feb. 11/7:00 PM Carolina/PNC Arena MSG 2 TBD
Feb. 15/10:00 PM Vancouver/Rogers Arena MSGSN TBD

LAST FIVE GAMES
DATE OPPONENT RESULT
Jan. 25 at Toronto OTL. 3-2
Jan. 23 Florida W, 6-2
Jan. 19 Boston L, 3-1
Jan. 16 at Columbus W, 3-1
Jan. 15 Montreal L, 2-1
INJURIES (31 MGL)
PLAYER INJURY DATES MISSED CONS. GAMES MISSED

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
January 26 – Ben Harpur agreed to terms on two-year contract extension.
January 24 – Will Cuylle recalled from Hartford. Sammy Blais assigned to Hartford on conditioning stint.
January 22 – Jonny Brodzinski re-assigned to Hartford. Julien Gauthier activated off IR.
January 17 – Ryan Carpenter re-assigned to Hartford.

ALL-TIME RECORD 3-4-2 (8 PTS)
2022-23 1-0-0
2021-22 0-1-1
NYR HOME 1-1-2 (4 PTS)
NYR AWAY 2-3-0 (4 PTS)
LAST FIVE MEETINGS 2-2-1
LEADING SCORER(S) – CURRENT RANGERS IN CAREER G: Zibanejad (8) – A: Panarin (9) – Pts: Zibanejad (14)
LEADING SCORER(S) – ALL-TIME IN GAMES W/NYR G: Zibanejad (8) – A: Zibanejad (6) – Pts: Zibanejad (14)

SPECIAL TEAMS

  • The Rangers have been perfect on the penalty kill in three of their last four games (12-for-13).
  • New York has averaged the fourth fewest PIM/GP with a 7.5 mark.
  • The Rangers’ plus-28:44 special teams time differential is the sixth highest clip in the NHL.

NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks (14-25-10) at Carolina Hurricanes (30-9-8)

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NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks (14-25-10) at Carolina Hurricanes (30-9-8)

SAN JOSE SHARKS NOTES:

LAST GAME
Game 49 – 1/24 – SJS 2 at DET 3 (OT)…Erik Karlsson (0g, 2a) recorded his league-leading 13th multi-assist game of the season while Timo Meier (1g, 0a) and Logan Couture (1g, 0a) lit the lamp, but the Sharks were defeated by the Detroit Red Wings, 3-2, in overtime. With two points on the night, Karlsson (15g, 49a) tied Sandis Ozolinsh for the fifth-most points in a season by a Sharks defenseman. Meier’s goal was his 28th since October 27, tied for sixth-most in the NHL, and Couture’s marker was 164th career road goal, surpassing Joe Pavelski for second most by a Sharks skater.
SJ Goals: Meier (28), Couture (17)
SF: 30
SA: 35
SJ PP: 0/1
SJ PK: 2/2
W: Husso
OTL: Reimer

RECENT SHARKS TRANSACTIONS
1/25 Reassigned D Nick Cicek to the San Jose Barracuda
1/25 Acquired D Jacob MacDonald and F Martin Kaut from Colorado in exchange for F Matt Nieto and D Ryan Merkley; assigned Kaut to the San Jose Barracuda
1/23 Activated D Nikolai Knyzhov from IR; loaned Knyzhov to San Jose Barracuda on long-term injury conditioning assignment
1/18 Acquired F Kyle Criscuolo from Detroit in exchange for F Jasper Weatherby; assigned Criscuolo to the San Jose Barracuda
1/6 Claimed F Mikey Eyssimont off waivers; placed D Radim Simek on IR
1/5 Recalled D Nick Cicek from the San Jose Barracuda
1/4 Assigned D Nick Cicek to the San Jose Barracuda
1/1 Recalled D Nick Cicek from the San Jose Barracuda

TONIGHT’S OPPONENT: CAROLINA HURRICANES
The Carolina Hurricanes bring a six-game point streak, with wins in five of those contests, into Friday’s meeting with the San Jose Sharks, most recently taking two points with an overtime win at Dallas on Wednesday. This is the second meeting of the year between Carolina and San Jose, with the Hurricanes winning in the Sharks’ home opener, 2-1, in October. Martin Necas leads the club with 42 points on the year and he’s tied with Andrei Svechnikov for the team lead with 19 goals. Brent Burns leads the club with 24 assists and is the top-scoring defenseman on the team with 32 points in his first season in Raleigh.

CAROLINA HURRICANES NOTES:

LAST GAME
The Hurricanes posted a 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, as Martin Necas scored his second overtime winner against the Stars in 2022-23. Sebastian Aho scored his 200th career NHL/Hurricanes goal, also tying the franchise record for career shorthanded goals, and Brett Pesce earned two assists and a fighting major. Brent Burns also scored for Carolina, while Antti Raanta stopped all 15 shots faced in the final two periods to earn a relief win after Frederik Andersen left the game due to an upper-body injury.

INJURY REPORT
Jake Gardiner, upper-body, missed 47 games (10/12-1/25)
Ondrej Kase, concussion, missed 46 games (10/14-1/25)
Max Pacioretty, torn Achilles, missed two games (1/21-1/25)
Jaccob Slavin, lower-body, missed two games (1/21-1/25)
2022-23 Man-Games Lost Due to Injury: 187

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 20 Placed Max Pacioretty on injured reserve
Jan. 16 Reassigned Pyotr Kochetkov to Chicago (AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES
DATE OPPONENT TIME TV RADIO
Jan. 27 San Jose 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
Jan. 29 Boston 5 p.m. BSSO HRN
Jan. 31 Los Angeles 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
Feb. 1 at Buffalo 7:30 p.m. TNT HRN
Feb. 11 NY Rangers 7 p.m. BSSO HRN

  • All times are Eastern | BSSO = Bally Sports South | HRN = Hurricanes Radio Network

UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY LOCATION TIME
Jan. 27 Friday PNC Arena 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 28 Saturday Invisalign Arena 12 p.m.
Jan. 29 Sunday PNC Arena 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 30 Monday PNC Arena 12 p.m.
Jan. 31 Tuesday PNC Arena 10:30 a.m.

  • All times are local. Times and locations are subject to change.

Carolina Hurricanes: Media Notes
HURRICANES vs. SHARKS SERIES NOTES
— Carolina and San Jose are facing in the second and final meeting between the teams during the 2022-23 season.

— The Hurricanes and Sharks are meeting for the 46th time in their regular-season histories. Carolina holds a 23-20-0-2 overall record, including a 14-8-0-0 home record and an 18-14-0-2 record since relocation.

— The Hurricanes lead the regular-season series 1-0-0 in 2022-23 (Sharks: 0-1-0).

— Carolina earned a 2-1 win over San Jose at SAP Center on 10/14. Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas each scored for the Hurricanes, while Antti Raanta stopped 18 of 19 shots faced in net.

— Jesper Fast has recorded 10 points (6g, 4a) in 14 career regular-season games against the Sharks.

— Brady Skjei has tallied nine points (2g, 7a) in 11 career regular-season games against San Jose.

— Paul Stastny has posted 29 points (9g, 20a) in 46 career regular-season games against the Sharks.

— Derek Stepan has registered 15 points (5g, 10a) in 23 career regular-season games against San Jose.

— Brent Burns played for the Sharks from 2011-22, recording 594 points (172g, 422a) in 798 games. He was acquired by Carolina along with Lane Pederson in exchange for Steven Lorentz, Eetu Makiniemi and a conditional third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft on 7/13/22.

— Lorentz was selected by Carolina in the seventh round (186th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, and he recorded 21 points (10g, 11a) in 112 NHL games with the Hurricanes from 2021-22. He also skated in 93 AHL games with Charlotte from 2017-20, tallying 55 points (26g, 29a) and helping the Checkers win the franchise’s first Calder Cup championship in 2019.

— Stefan Noesen was claimed off waivers by San Jose from PIT on 12/19/19 and earned eight points (6g, 2a) in 39 games with the Sharks from 2019-21.

— Andrei Svechnikov’s brother Evgeny is a forward for the Sharks.

— James Reimer made 47 appearances with Carolina from 2019-21, registering a 29-11-4 record, 2.66 goals-against average, .910 save percentage and three shutouts. He was acquired from FLA in exchange for Scott Darling and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft (Yauheni Aksiantsiuk) on 6/30/19.

— Sharks Assistant Coach Ryan Warsofsky served as an assistant coach with the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers in 2018- 19 before taking over as head coach of the Checkers in 2019-20 and later the Chicago Wolves from 2020-22. He helped Charlotte and Chicago win the franchise’s first two Calder Cup championships in 2019 and 2022.

— Sharks Assistant Video Coach Cody Ward served as the Chicago Wolves’ video coach in 2021-22.

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