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The Starting 11 — Third-Year Quarterbacks Star As NFL Enters Fourth Quarter of 2022 Season

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The Starting 11 — Third-Year Quarterbacks Star As NFL Enters Fourth Quarter of 2022 Season

Four quarterbacks selected in the 2020 NFL Draft – Cincinnati’s JOE BURROW (No. 1 overall), Miami’s TUA TAGOVAILOA (No. 5), the Los Angeles Chargers’ JUSTIN HERBERT (No. 6) and Philadelphia’s JALEN HURTS (No. 53) – have shined in starting roles this season and each enter Week 14 ranked among the NFL’s top 10 in touchdown passes.

Only two draft classes over the last four decades have finished a season with four-or-more quarterbacks ranked among the top 10 in touchdown passes: The quarterback draft class of 1983 (Pro Football Hall of Famers JOHN ELWAY, JIM KELLY and DAN MARINO, and TONY EASON and KEN O’BRIEN in 1986), and the class of 2004 (ELI MANNING, PHILIP RIVERS, BEN ROETHLISBERGER and MATT SCHAUB in 2009).

Burrow, who ranks second in the league in passing yards (3,446) and tied for second in touchdown passes (25), looks to secure his second-consecutive winning season as the CINCINNATI BENGALS (8-4) host the CLEVELAND BROWNS (5-7) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS).

Herbert and the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (6-6) host Tagovailoa, the NFL’s leader in passer rating (112.0), and the MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-4) on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC). Tagovailoa, who is 24 years old, is bidding to become the second-youngest qualified player ever to lead the league in passer rating, behind Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO, who was 23 years old in 1984.

Herbert, who ranks fourth with 3,339 passing yards in 2022 and has 12,689 career passing yards, can break the NFL record held by ANDREW LUCK (12,957) for the most passing yards by a player in his first three seasons. Only PATRICK MAHOMES (13,387) and TOM BRADY (13,281) have more passing yards than Herbert over the past three seasons.

Hurts and the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (11-1) look to secure their second-consecutive playoff berth under head coach NICK SIRIANNI when they visit the NEW YORK GIANTS (7-4-1) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX), the first game of a three-game road trip for the Eagles. Kansas City (Weeks 13-15) and Miami (Weeks 13-15) are also in the midst of three-game road trips, three of the four to occur during the 2022 schedule (Green Bay – Weeks 7-9).

The Starting 11 entering Week 14… 

1.     BOUNCE-BACK TEAMS: In each conference, three teams that failed to make the playoffs last season enter this week in postseason position. In the AFC, BALTIMORE (8-4), MIAMI (8-4) and the NEW YORK JETS (7-5) would make the playoffs if the season ended today. Meanwhile, in the NFC, MINNESOTA (10-2), the NEW YORK GIANTS (7-4-1) and SEATTLE (7-5) would be playoff teams. Since 1990 – a streak of 32 consecutive seasons – at least four teams have qualified for the playoffs in every season that were not in the postseason the year before.     

2.     NUMBER OF THE WEEK – 205: On the West Coast Sunday at 4:25 PM ET, the NFL will kick off the 205th game of the regular-season schedule, marking the beginning of the season’s fourth quarter.

  • The last six teams have their 2022 byes this week. Other than the period from 1999-2001, when the NFL had 31 teams and at least one club had a bye each week, Week 14 is tied for the latest bye weeks in league history (along with 2021). After this week, every team will have played 13 games, with four games remaining. The regular season ends in 33 days.

3.     PHILLY FACES GIANT OBSTACLES: Two of the Eagles’ final five games are against the NEW YORK GIANTS (7-4-1), starting Sunday at MetLife Stadium (1:00 PM ET, FOX). PHILADELPHIA (11-1) can clinch a playoff berth for the second-consecutive season with a win. Sunday marks the first time the Eagles and Giants have faced off with each team having at least seven wins since Dec. 19, 2010.

4.     SPOTLIGHT – INDIVIDUAL MATCHUP: Raiders wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS this week sees Rams cornerback JALEN RAMSEY across the line of scrimmage on Thursday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, Prime Video). LAS VEGAS (5-7), looking for its fourth straight win, travels to SoFi Stadium to face the LOS ANGELES RAMS (3-9). Adams, who has registered seven touchdown receptions over his last five games, is tied for the NFL lead with 12 touchdown catches this season. Ramsey is a five-time Pro Bowler.

5.     SPOTLIGHT – TEAM MATCHUP: Since the beginning of the 2020 season, the Bills rank first in points scored (29.3 per game) while also allowing the NFL’s fewest points (19.4 per game).

  • This week, BUFFALO (9-3) hosts the NEW YORK JETS (7-5) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS). It’s the first time the teams have met with each team having at least seven wins since the end of the 2015 season. It’s also the 125th all-time meeting in the series (Buffalo leads, 67-57, including one postseason game, the Bills’ 1981 Wild Card playoff win over the Jets at Shea Stadium).
  • Jets rookie wide receiver GARRETT WILSON leads all NFL players since the beginning of Week 12 with 257 receiving yards while rookie running back ZONOVAN KNIGHT, who has at least 100 scrimmage yards in each of the past two weeks, joined PHILLIP LINDSAY (2018) as the only undrafted players in the common-draft era with at least 100 scrimmage yards in each of their first two career games. 

6.     STREAK SPEAK: The Chiefs have won 13 straight over the Broncos, the NFL’s second-longest active winning streak by one team over another (the Patriots have won their last 14 meetings with the Jets).

  • When KANSAS CITY (9-3) visits DENVER (3-9) on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, CBS), PATRICK MAHOMES will return to the site of his first NFL start. Since that day, the 2017 regular-season finale, Mahomes leads the NFL with 22,799 passing yards and 181 touchdown passes.
  • With a Chiefs victory, ANDY REID will become the third head coach in NFL history to record at least 10 regular-season wins in eight consecutive seasons, joining BILL BELICHICK (17 consecutive seasons from 2003-19) and GEORGE SEIFERT (eight consecutive seasons from 1989-96).
  • A Kansas City victory combined with a Los Angeles Chargers loss would clinch a seventh-consecutive AFC West division title for the Chiefs.
  • The CLEVELAND BROWNS (5-7) draw the CINCINNATI BENGALS (8-4) in the latest installment of the Battle of Ohio on Sunday at Paycor Stadium (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Since head coach KEVIN STEFANSKI took the Cleveland reins, the Browns have won five straight over their in-state division rival, Cleveland’s longest series winning streak in the series since a seven-game stretch from 1992-95, when BILL BELICHICK was the Browns’ head coach. 

7.     DID YOU KNOW?: The BALTIMORE RAVENS (8-4) have an opportunity to win the AFC North after finishing last in the division last year. In 2021, Cincinnati completed a worst-to-first turnaround, winning its division the year after finishing in last place. In 17 of the past 19 seasons (2003-21), at least one team has captured its division title the season after finishing in last or tied for last place. 

8.     UNDER-THE-RADAR STORYLINE: The MINNESOTA VIKINGS (10-2) can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie at DETROIT (5-7) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX). But another significant story could be developing in the other locker room. Head coach DAN CAMPBELL has his Lions in a position this season to become the first team since the NFL expanded the playoffs in 1990 to make the postseason after a 1-6 start. The Lions have won four of their last five and remain in the NFC hunt. This week could be key for Detroit, considering the history of 5-7 teams.

  • At least one team with a 6-7 record after 13 games has qualified for the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, including two such teams in each of the past two years.
  • Another 5-7 team, PITTSBURGH, has won three of its past four after opening 2-6. Only one team since 1990, Washington in 2020, has made the playoffs after beginning a season 2-6. The Steelers host BALTIMORE (8-4) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS).   

9.     TREND TIME: Since Week 7, when quarterback DAK PRESCOTT returned from injury, the Cowboys are 5-1 and lead the league with 37.2 points per game over the past seven weeks. The Cowboys also rank second in total offense (411 yards per game) over that span, trailing only Kansas City (464.2). This week, DALLAS (9-3) hosts HOUSTON (1-10-1), on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX). The Lonestar State teams have split their last two games, with each decided on an overtime field goal.

10.  THIS WEEK IN NFL HISTORY: Dec. 12, 1982 (40 years ago) – On a frozen, snow-covered field at Schaefer Stadium, New England takes a timeout with 4:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. Snowplow driver Mark Henderson clears a path for STEVE GROGAN, who then holds for a 33-yard field goal by JOHN SMITH that gives the Patriots a 3-0 win over the Dolphins. The contest, immortalized in Patriots lore as the Snowplow Game, doesn’t end up derailing the Dolphins, who go on to earn a berth in Super Bowl XVII. NEW ENGLAND (6-6) travels to ARIZONA (4-8) this week for a Monday Night Football contest (8:15 PM ET, ESPN). While the Phoenix area has received snow as recently as 1998, there’s no snow in the forecast for State Farm Stadium this week.

11.  AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: TOM BRADY grew up in San Mateo, Calif, and graduated from Junipero Serra High School, 17 miles south of Candlestick Park. When Brady was a toddler in 1979, the 49ers hired Pro Football Hall of Famer BILL WALSH, who then selected Pro Football Hall of Famer JOE MONTANA in the third round (82nd overall) of Walsh’s first draft. San Francisco was a combined 8-24 from 1979-80 before winning four of the next nine Super Bowls from 1981-89. Since Brady was born, the quarterback and the 49ers franchise have combined to appear in 17 Super Bowls, with 12 victories. … Brady and TAMPA BAY (6-6) face SAN FRANCISCO (8-4) on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium (4:25 PM ET, FOX).

WEEK 14 NFL SCHEDULE

(All times Eastern)

Thursday, December 8Las Vegas at Los Angeles RamsPrime Video8:15
Sunday, December 11New York Jets at BuffaloCBS1:00
Cleveland at CincinnatiCBS1:00
Houston at DallasFOX1:00
Minnesota at DetroitFOX1:00
Philadelphia at New York GiantsFOX1:00
Baltimore at PittsburghCBS1:00
Jacksonville at TennesseeCBS1:00
Kansas City at DenverCBS4:05
 Tampa Bay at San FranciscoFOX4:25
Carolina at SeattleFOX4:25
Miami at Los Angeles ChargersNBC8:20
Monday, December 12New England at ArizonaESPN8:15

Bye week: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Washington

Orioles roster move

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Orioles roster move

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

  • Agreed to terms on a 2023 Minor League contract with OF Nomar Mazara.

A’s acquire RHP Chad Smith from Colorado for RHP Jeff Criswell

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A’s acquire RHP Chad Smith from Colorado for RHP Jeff Criswell

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s acquired right-handed pitcher Chad Smith from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell, the club announced today.

Smith made his Major League debut with the Rockies in 2022 and was 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA and .791 opponents OPS in 15 relief appearances over six stints.  He struck out 23 batters in 18.0 innings but also walked 15.  The 27-year-old right-hander spent the balance of the season at Triple-A Albuquerque where he was 1-2 with 12 saves, a 3.09 ERA and .671 opponents OPS in 32 relief appearances.  Smith was originally selected by Miami in the 11th round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft and was dealt to Colorado on Aug. 14, 2020 for pitcher Jesus Tinoco.  He is 15-12 with 40 saves and a 4.01 ERA in 184 career relief appearances over six seasons in the minors.  Smith has struck out 243 in 217.2 innings and walked 102 while surrendering just 18 home runs.

Criswell pitched for three different teams in the A’s farm system and combined for a 4-10 record, a 4.03 ERA and .724 opponents OPS in 24 games, including 21 starts, with High-A Lansing, Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas.  He struck out 119 in 118.1 innings and walked 45.  The 23-year-old right-hander was the A’s second round selection in the 2020 draft out of the University of Michigan and is 4-10 with a 4.07 ERA in 29 career appearances, including 26 starts, in two seasons as a professional.

Colorado Rockies transactions

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Colorado Rockies transactions

The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-hander Chad Smith.

Colorado currently has 38 players on the 40-man roster.

NHL Preview: Montreal Canadiens (12-11-2) at Seattle Kraken (15-6-3)

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NHL Preview: Montreal Canadiens (12-11-2) at Seattle Kraken (15-6-3)

MONTREAL CANADIENS NOTES:

À SURVEILLER CE SOIR / KEEP AN EYE ON…

  • Les Canadiens et le Kraken s’affrontent ce soir pour la 3e fois en saison régulière.
  • The Canadiens and Kraken are facing each other for the 3rd time in regular season.

DERNIER MATCH / LAST GAME – VAN 7 VS. MTL 6 (P/OT) (@ ROGERS ARENA)
Buts MTL Goals – Caufield, Suzuki, Monahan, Pezzetta, Dvorak, Anderson
Buts VAN Goals – Garland, Mikheyev, Horvat, Mikheyev, Studnicka, Kuzmenko (AN/PP), Pettersson (P/OT)
Gardien MTL Goalie – Montembeault (25-32)
Gardien VAN Goalie – Martin (5-9) ; Delia (14-16)
Avantage numérique MTL Powerplay – 0/3
Avantage numérique VAN Powerplay – 1/2
Meneurs MTL Leaders – TOI (Matheson – 25:15) ; S (Anderson, Monahan – 4) ; HT (Anderson – 4) ; BS (Edmundson,
Kovacevic – 3)

MATCHS À VENIR / UPCOMING GAMES
10 DÉC. VS. LOS ANGELES 19 h / 7 p.m.
12 DÉC. VS. CALGARY 19 h / 7 p.m.
14 DÉC. @ OTTAWA 19 h / 7 p.m.
15 DÉC. VS. ANAHEIM 19 h / 7 p.m.
17 DÉC. VS TAMPA BAY 19 h / 7 p.m.

RAPPORT MÉDICAL DE LA SAISON / SEASON INJURY REPORT
Joueur
Player
Date Blessure
Injury
Matchs ratés
Games lost
Retour
Return
C. Price – Genou / Knee 25 –
P. Byron – Hanche / Hip 25 –
J. Edmundson – Bas du dos / Lower-back 10 03/11/2022
M. Matheson – Haut du corps / Upper-body 17 19/11/2022
M. Hoffman – Bas du corps / Lower-body 7 –
J. Drouin – Haut du corps / Upper-body 10 –

RÉAFFECTATIONS, SIGNATURES ET TRANSACTIONS / ROSTER MOVES, SIGNINGS AND TRANSACTIONS
Les Canadiens ont rappelé l’attaquant Rem Pitlick du Rocket de Laval (01/12)
The Canadiens have recalled forward Rem Pitlick from the Laval Rocket (12/01)
Les Canadiens ont cédé l’attaquant Rem Pitlick au Rocket de Laval (18/11)
The Canadiens have loaned forward Rem Pitlick to the Laval Rocket (11/18)
Les Canadiens ont rappelé l’attaquant Rem Pitlick du Rocket de Laval (16/11)
The Canadiens have recalled forward Rem Pitlick from the Laval Rocket (11/16)
Les Canadiens ont placé l’attaquant Rem Pitlick au ballottage (07/11)
The Canadiens have placed forward Rem Pitlick on waivers (11/07)
Les Canadiens ont cédé le défenseur Corey Schueneman au Rocket de Laval (26/10)
The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Corey Schueneman to the Laval Rocket (10/26)

NOTES DES CANADIENS / CANADIENS NOTES
STATISTIQUES D’ÉQUIPE / TEAM STATISTICS – AVANT LES MATCHS DU 06/12 – BEFORE GAMES ON 12/06
PTS (26 – 21e/21st)
V/W (12 – 20e/20th)
BP/GF (73 – 24e/24th)
BC/GA (90 – 24e/24th)
Tirs-PM/Shots-PG (29.7 – 28e/28th)
Tirs accordés-PM/Shots allowed-PG (32.3 – 23e/23rd)
MÉ/Hits (406 – 31e/31st)
MP/PIM (311 – 4e/4th)
AN/PP (17.1% – 29e/29th)
DN/PK (79.1% – 12e/12th)

LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION L’AN DERNIER / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION LAST SEASON
Adversaire
Opponent
Fiche
Record
PTS Buts pour
Goals for
Buts contre
Goals against
Atlantique 9-14-3 21 84 89
Centrale 3-9-4 10 39 65
Métropolitaine 6-17-1 13 55 103
Pacifique 4-9-3 11 43 62
Total 22-49-11 55 221 319
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals

LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION CETTE SAISON / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION THIS SEASON
Division Fiche
Record
PTS Buts pour
Goals for
Buts contre
Goals against
Atlantique 3-2-0 6 12 17
Centrale 3-3-1 7 22 23
Métropolitaine 4-3-0 8 22 25
Pacifique 2-3-1 5 20 25
Total 12-11-2 26 76 90
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals

MARTIN ST-LOUIS EN CHIFFRES / MARTIN ST. LOUIS’ NUMBERS…
Matchs/Games : 62
Victoires/Wins : 26
Fiche : 26-30-6
Points de classement/Standing points : 58

CANADIENS VS. SEATTLE
À vie / All-Time
CANADIENS vs. SEA 0-1-1 (2 PJ / GP)
Dom. / Home 0-0-1 (1 PJ / GP)
Étr. / Away 0-1-0 (1 PJ / GP)
Dern. Match / Last game:
DTB 4-3 SOL @ MTL (12/03/22)
S. Montembeault 3-34 | P. Grubauer 3-33
BG / WG: M. Johansson (TB/SO)

2 DERNIERS MATCHS CONTRE SEATTLE / LAST 2 GAMES VS. SEATTLE:
12/03/22 – SEA 4 @ MTL 3 (TB/SO)
26/10/21 – MTL 1 @ SEA 5

CETTE SAISON CONTRE SEATTLE / THIS SEASON VS. SEATTLE
Match #1: 06/12/22 @ SEA
Match #2: 09/01/23 @ MTL

MEILLEURS BUTEURS CONTRE SEATTLE / LEADING GOAL SCORERS VS. SEATTLE:
1) Rem Pitlick (3-1-4, 2 pj/gp)
2) Michael Pezzetta (1-0-1, 1 pj/gp)
3) Nick Suzuki (1-1-2, 2 pj/gp)

MEILLEURS POINTEURS CONTRE SEATTLE / LEADING SCORERS VS. SEATTLE:
1) Rem Pitlick (3-1-4, 2 pj/gp)
2) Evgenii Dadonov (1-2-3, 4 pj/gp)
3) Nick Suzuki (1-1-2, 2 pj/gp)

MENEURS MINUTES DE PÉNALITÉ CONTRE SEATTLE / MOST PENALTY MINUTES VS. SEATTLE:
1) Joel Edmundson (2, 1 pj/gp)
2) Jonathan Drouin (2, 1 pj/gp)
3) Josh Anderson (2, 2 pj/gp)

SEATTLE KRAKEN NOTES:
LAST GAME
Florida 5 at Seattle 1
Goals: McCann
Goalie: Grubauer (23/28)
PP: 0/2 PK: 1/4 Shots: Florida 28 – Seattle 37

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 68)
Chris Driedger (ACL; IR) – 24 games – month-to-month
Joonas Donskoi (upper body; IR) – 24 games – day-to-day
Morgan Geekie (upper body) – 3 games – day-to-day

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
Dec. 5, 2022: Recalled F Shane Wright from Coachella Valley (AHL)
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, Dec. 9: Seattle at Washington, 4 p.m. PT
Sunday, Dec. 11: Seattle at Florida, 3 p.m. PT
Tuesday, Dec. 13: Seattle at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. PT
Thursday, Dec. 15: Seattle at Carolina, 4 p.m. PT
Sunday, Dec. 18: Winnipeg at Seattle, 5 p.m. PT

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
• The Kraken enter tonight’s game looking to extend their winning streak against the Canadiens to three games. Seattle went undefeated (2-0-0) against Montreal last season.

o A win tonight would make Montreal the third team that Seattle won three consecutive games against (Buffalo, Los Angeles).

• Cale Fleury was drafted by Montreal in the third round (87th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft and played for the Canadiens during the 2019-20 season.

o Assistant Coach Jay Leach played for Montreal for part of the 2009-10 season.

• Entering play Monday, the Kraken ranked fifth in the NHL with a .688 points percentage this season.

• The Kraken were one of only five teams (Edmonton, Florida, NY Islanders Winnipeg) this season to have three different defensemen score at least three goals entering play Monday. Jamie Oleksiak (four), Vince Dunn (four) and Justin Schultz (three) have all scored at least three times for the Kraken this year.

o Despite only playing in 19 games this season, Oleksiak enters tonight’s matchup just two goals shy of tying his career high of six that he set during the 2020-21 season while playing for the Dallas Stars.

• Martin Jones’ five-game win streak was tied for the longest active winning streak among goaltenders this season entering play Monday.

o His next win will surpass his 2021-22 season total (12), despite playing in only 18 games so far this season.

o Jones’ 12 wins were tied for the second-most in the NHL this season entering play Monday, trailing only Boston’s Linus Ullmark (13).

• The Kraken are outshooting their opponents 581-504 at five-on-five this season. Their 52.8 percent shot share was good for fifth in the NHL entering play Monday according to Natural Stat Trick.

HOT AGAINST MONTREAL
• The Kraken earned their first-ever win at Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 26, 2021 against Montreal.

• Andre Burakovsky scored his first NHL goal in his NHL debut on Oct. 9, 2014 against the Canadiens.

• Ryan Donato scored a goal in each of Seattle’s two meetings with Montreal last season.

• Yanni Gourde has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last three games against the Canadiens and scored in each of the two games Seattle played against Montreal last season.

o Gourde recorded his 100th NHL point against Montreal on Dec. 29, 2018.

• Philipp Grubauer has won his last four starts against Montreal dating back to March 24, 2018. He posted a 2.20 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage during that span.

• Martin Jones has posted a 9-1-0 record in 10 career games against the Canadiens. He has recorded a .934 save percentage, 2.00 goals-against average and one shutout in those games.

o His .934 save percentage is his best against any team that he has played more than once.

• Jared McCann registered a point (one goal, one assist) in each of the two games the Kraken played against the Canadiens last year.

• Jaden Schwartz has 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in his last 10 games against Montreal.

• Brandon Tanev enters tonight’s game riding a three-game point streak against the Canadiens, totaling four points (three goals, one assist) during that span.

• Alex Wennberg has 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) in his last 13 games against Montreal.

WINNING WAYS
• The Kraken have posted an 12-2-1 record in their last 15 games played dating back to Oct. 29 vs. Pittsburgh. Their 12 wins during that span were tied for second in the NHL entering play Monday and their .833 points percentage and 25 points both ranked third.

• The Kraken are averaging 3.87 goals per game since Oct. 29, which ranked fourth in the NHL entering play Monday.

o They have scored 58 goals in those 15 games dating back to Oct. 29, which ranked ninth the NHL during that span entering play Monday.

• The team is outscoring its opponents 58-42 in its last 15 games played dating back to Oct. 29. Seattle’s plus-16 goal differential ranked fourth in the NHL during that span entering play Monday.

• Seattle is currently ranked second in the Pacific Division with 33 points in 24 games played. They trail only the Vegas Golden Knights (37 points) for the division lead.

• The Kraken have a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games played. Entering play Monday, they were one of eight teams in the NHL to win at least seven of their last 10 games.

CHEERS TO BENIERS
• Matty Beniers led all NHL rookies this season in goals (10) and points (21), and his 11 assists ranked fourth entering play Monday.

o Beniers’ 10 goals are ranked second on Seattle’s roster, and his 11 assists and 21 points are good for fifth and third, respectively.

• He enters tonight’s game having totaled 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in his last seven games played, dating back to Nov. 19 vs. Los Angeles. According to NHL Stats, it’s the first time a rookie has had at least 12 points over a seven-game span since Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson had 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in seven games from Dec. 4 to 16, 2018.

• Beniers’ 12 points (five goals, seven assists) since Nov. 19 were tied for the seventh-most in the NHL during that span entering play Monday.

• Beniers scored the game-winning goal in the Kraken’s game on Dec. 1, a 3-2 overtime win against the Washington Capitals. It was the first overtime goal of his career and his second game-winning goal of the season (Last: Nov. 1 at Calgary).

o Beniers’ overtime goal came seven seconds into overtime, the fastest overtime goal in franchise history. According to NHL Stats, it was also the fastest goal by a rookie from the start of a regular-season overtime in NHL history. Walter Jackson (0:08 on March 7, 1933) held the previous record.

o Entering play Monday, Beniers is one of two rookies (Fabian Zetterlund) to score an overtime goal this season and is one of three rookies (Pontus Holmberg, Shane Pinto) to score two game-winning goals this year.

• Entering play Monday, Beniers was the only rookie this season to have two three-point games, doing so on Nov. 23 vs. San Jose and on Nov. 27 at Anaheim.

• Beniers is also averaging 17:04 of ice time per game this season, which is the second-most among rookie forwards (Noah Cates; 17:51) and ranks fourth among Kraken forwards.

• The 20-year-old is currently on pace to finish the season with 34 goals, 38 assists and 72 points. 34 goals would be the most since Patrik Laine and Auston Matthews had 36 and 40 goals, respectively, during their rookie season in 2016-17.

EBS AND FLOW
• Jordan Eberle enters tonight’s game having recorded 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in his last 21 games played and has 11 points (five goals, six assists) in his last 10 games at Climate Pledge Arena.

• His 22 points this season are the second-most on Seattle’s roster and his 16 assists are tied with Andre Burakovsky for the team lead.

• Among players from the 2008 NHL Draft class, Eberle ranks third in scoring this season, trailing only San Jose’s Erik Karlsson (34 points) and Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos (29 points).

o Eberle’s 617 career points also ranked third among 2008 draftees, again trailing Stamkos (1,001) and Karlsson (694).

o Eberle was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft. He is one of 28 players from the ’08 class that are still playing in the NHL, a list that includes Kraken teammate Justin Schultz.

• The 32-year-old is currently on pace to finish the season with 21 goals, 55 assists and 75 points. 55 assists would be the most of his career, surpassing his current career high of 42 that he set in 2011-12 while playing for the Oilers.

o It would mark the first time in his career that he would reach the 50-assist plateau.

o 75 points would be the second-most of his career, one point shy of his career-best 76 points that he had in 2011-12. It would mark just the second time in his career that he would have at least 70 points in a season.

• Eberle has played 97:40 at five-on-five with linemates Matty Beniers and Jared McCann. When the trio are on the ice together, the Kraken are outscoring their opponents 10-3, outshooting them 54-40 and have 46 scoring chances to their opponents’ 35 according to Natural Stat Trick.

• Eberle leads all Kraken skaters in career goals (268), assists (349), points (617) and games played (882).

ON A ROLL
• Justin Schultz has totaled 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in his last eight games, dating back to Nov. 17 vs. the Rangers. His 10 points since Nov. 17 were tied the third-most among defensemen during that span entering play Monday.

o Schutlz has recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five home games.

• Jared McCann has eight points (six goals, two assists) in his last eight games and five points (three goals, two assists) in his last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.

• Vince Dunn has recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in his last six games.

o Dunn is playing at a point-per-game pace in his last six home games dating back to Nov. 13 vs. Winnipeg, totaling six
points (one goal, five assists) during that span.

• Daniel Sprong has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last seven games.

ON THE DL
• This season defensemen Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson have played 393:19 together during five-on-five, starting every game of the season on a pair together.

• According to Natural Stat Trick, the Kraken have scored 24 five-on-five goals when Dunn and Larsson are on the ice together. Only New Jersey’s Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler have been on the ice for more of their team’s five-on-five goals (26).

o The pair’s plus-10 goal differential at five-on-five ranks fourth among all defensive pairs this season according to Natural

Stat Trick.
• Additionally, according to Natural Stat Trick, the Dunn/Larsson pairing ranks eighth in the NHL with 18.3 expected goals.

• Dunn is pacing to finish the year with 14 goals, 41 assists and 55 points, all of which would surpass his current career bests (12 goals, 28 assists, 35 points).

YOU’RE A BURK
• Andre Burakovsky enters tonight’s game leading the Kraken with 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) this season. It is the first time in his career that he has played a point-per-game pace through his first 24 games of the season.

• Burakovsky has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his last six games and has five points (one goal, four assists) in his last three home games.

o He is the team’s leading scorer at Climate Pledge Arena this season, totaling 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 14 home games.

• According to NHL Stats, Burakovsky ranks third in scoring among veteran players who are in their first season with a new team. He trails Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk (34 points) and Los Angeles’ Kevin Fiala (28 points).

• The nine-year vet is currently on pace to finish the season with 31 goals, 54 assists and 85 points, all of which would set career highs for the forward.

• According to Natural Stat Trick, Burakovsky has a 54.5 percent Corsi rating this season, which ranks third among Kraken skaters that have played in at least two games.

SETTING THE PACE
• With 24 games played this year, the Kraken are roughly 30 percent of the way through their second season. Heading into tonight’s matchup with the Canadiens, 10 of the 19 veteran skaters on the Kraken’s active roster are on pace to surpass their career highs in scoring.

• Will Borgen, Andre Burakovsky, Vince Dunn, Morgan Geekie and Daniel Sprong are all on pace to set new career highs in goals, assists and points.

o Borgen has already tied his career high with two goals this season.

o Brandon Tanev is set to tie his career high in goals and set new career highs in assists and points.

• Karson Kuhlman (five), Jared McCann (41) and Jamie Oleksiak (16) are all on pace to finish the 2022-23 season with a new career high in goals.

o If the pace holds, it would mark the first time in his career that McCann would surpassed the 40-goal threshold.

o Alex Wennberg is on pace to finish the year with 17 goals, which would tie his career high.

• Oliver Bjorkstrand (31), Jordan Eberle (55), Justin Schultz (44) and Carson Soucy (14) are all pacing to finish the year with new career highs in assists.

• Karson Kuhlman (11), Jared McCann (60), Jamie Oleksiak (27) and Justin Schutlz (55) are all playing at a pace to surpass their career highs in points.

SCORING UP A STORM
• Entering play Monday, the Kraken ranked fifth in the NHL with 3.67 goals per game and were tied for seventh with 88 goals scored this season.

• The team’s plus-13 goal differential was tied for seventh in the NHL entering play Monday. They were one of only 11 teams this year to own a double-digit goal differential entering play Monday.

• The Kraken have played 12 games in which they have scored at least four goals, which is tied for the eighth-most in the NHL this season.

o Last year the Kraken only scored at least four goals in 21 of 82 games they played.

• Entering play Monday, the Kraken remained the only team to score at least eight goals in two separate games this season, scoring eight on Nov. 23 vs. San Jose and nine on Nov. 29 at Los Angeles.

o Their nine goals against Los Angeles are the most a team has scored in a game this season.

• 10 different skaters have scored a game-winning goal for the Kraken this season, led by Morgan Geekie who was tied for sixth in the NHL entering play Monday with a career-best three game-winning goals.

o Only four teams (Boston, New Jersey, Toronto, Vegas) have had more players score game-winning goals this year.

IT’S NOT OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER
• The Kraken have won four overtime games this season: Nov. 17 vs. NY Rangers, Nov. 19 vs. Los Angeles, Nov. 29 at Los Angeles and Dec. 1 vs. Washington.

• Entering play Monday, only the Winnipeg Jets (six) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (five) had won more overtime games this season.

o Last year the Kraken won only one overtime game – Jan. 27, 2022 at Pittsburgh (Larsson). The team was 1-5 in 3-on3 overtime last season.

• Four different players have scored in overtime for the Kraken this season: Matty Beniers, Andre Burakovsky, Jordan Eberle and Justin Schutlz. Entering play Monday, only the Winnipeg Jets (five) have had more players score an overtime goal.

SECOND TIME AROUND
• The Kraken enter tonight’s game with an 15-6-3 record, which is good for a .688 points percentage and 33 points.

• The team won their 15th game of the season on Dec. 1 vs. Washington, their 23rd game played of the season. Last year, it took the Kraken 46 games and 113 days from the start of the season to reach 15 wins, earning their 15th win of the season on Feb. 2, 2022, a 3-0 win at the New York Islanders, the first shutout in franchise history.

• It also took the Kraken 46 games to reach 33 points last season. This year, the Kraken earned their 33rd point of the season in their 23rd game played, a 3-2 OT win against the Capitals on Dec.1.

• Monday, Dec. 5 marked the 55th day of the 2022-23 NHL season, roughly 30 percent of the way through. Compared to the first 55 days of the 2021-22 regular season, the Kraken have won six more games, earned 13 more points and have improved their points percentage by 0.288.

o The Kraken’s 0.288 points percentage improvement from the first 55 days of the 2021-22 season to the first 55 days of the 2022-23 season ranks second the NHL, trailing only the New Jersey Devils (0.320).

o Their six extra wins are tied with Montreal for the fourth-best mark in the league. Only the New Jersey Devils (plus-11), New York Islanders (plus-11) and Boston Bruins (plus-eight) have a better year-over-year win improvement.

o The team’s 13 more points through the first 55 days of the 2022-23 season is the fourth-best points improvement, trailing the New Jersey Devils (18), New York Islanders (17) and Boston Bruins (15).

• The Kraken have been at or above a .500 points percentage the entire 2022-23 season. They did not achieve that mark past the first three games of the 2021-22 season.

• The team’s 15 wins this season have come against the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings (3), Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins (2), San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals. Eight of those 12 teams made the playoffs last season.

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
• Matty Beniers joined John Buccigross on ESPN’s The Point on Dec. 2 to talk about his overtime goal against the Capitals, the team’s depth and more.

• Philipp Grubauer called into the Chuck and Buck show on KJR on Dec. 2 to talk about the Kraken’s overtime win the previous night against his old team.

• Jorden Eberle called into the Brock and Salk show on ESPN 710 to talk about the team’s overtime victory, what’s changed for the Kraken this season and his chemistry with his line mates.

• Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol, General Manager Ron Francis and CEO Tod Leiweke joined Ian Furness on KJR on Nov. 30 to talk all things Kraken and the team’s success in its second season.

• On Nov. 30, Kraken broadcaster Alison Lukan joined the Bump and Stacy Show live on ESPN 710 to breakdown the Kraken’s winning streak.

• Jared McCann joined the Bump and Stacy show on Nov. 22 to talk about what has changed for the Kraken this year and the goals they set this offseason.

• On Nov. 22, Justin Schultz called in live to NHL Network radio with Steve Kouleas and Mike McKenna to talk about his overtime winner against New York and the team’s success as of late.

• Morgan Geekie joined Mike Benton as he hosted the Ian Furness show to talk all things Kraken on Nov. 16 on KJR 93.3.

• Brandon Tanev called live into the Bump and Stacy Show on ESPN 710 on Nov. 15 to talk about the Kraken’s second season and scoring against his former teams.

KRAKEN REAL-TIME STATS LEADERS
Hits: Larsson (61), Borgen/Tanev (58)
Blocked Shots: Larsson (52), Oleksiak (37), Borgen (30)
Shots: Burakovsky (66), Bjorkstrand (612, Schwartz (50)

KRAKEN’S RECORD IN 10 GAME SEGMENTS [W-L-OTL (PTS), GF/GA, PP, PK]
1-10: 4-4-2 (10), 33/34, 10/37, 22/33
11-20: 8-1-1 (17), 37/22, 5/30, 23/29
21-30: 3-1-0 (6), 18/19, 5/10, 5/16

OVERTIME RESULTS (4-3)
Oct. 12, 2022 at Anaheim: Terry
Oct. 19, 2022 vs. St. Louis: Faulk
Nov. 13, 2022 vs. Winnipeg: Scheifele
Nov. 17, 2022 vs. NY Rangers: Schultz
Nov. 19, 2022 vs. Los Angeles: Eberle
Nov. 29, 2022 at Los Angeles: Burakovsky
Dec. 1, 2022 vs. Washington: Beniers

SHOOTOUT RESULTS (0-0)
N/A

NHL Preview: Carolina Hurricanes (14-6-5) at Anaheim Ducks (6-17-3)

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NHL Preview: Carolina Hurricanes (14-6-5) at Anaheim Ducks (6-17-3)

CAROLINA HURRICANES NOTES:

LAST GAME
The Hurricanes earned a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive win and their seventh straight road game with a point. Brent Burns (2a) and Martin Necas (1g, 1a) posted multi-point games, and Sebastian Aho, Brady Skjei and Andrei Svechnikov each also scored for Carolina. Brett Pesce recorded an assist in his 500th career NHL/Hurricanes game, while Pyotr Kochetkov made 31 saves in net to extend his win streak to three games.

INJURY REPORT
Frederik Andersen, lower-body, missed 13 games (11/9-12/3)
Jake Gardiner, upper-body, missed 25 games (10/12-12/3)
Ondrej Kase, concussion, missed 24 games (10/14-12/3)
Max Pacioretty, torn Achilles, missed 25 games (10/12-12/3)
2022-23 Man-Games Lost Due to Injury: 97

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Dec. 2 Activated Teuvo Teravainen from injured reserve
Nov. 30 Acquired Zack Hayes from Vegas in exchange for future considerations and assigned him to Chicago (AHL)
Nov. 23 Signed Pyotr Kochetkov to a four-year contract extension

STREAKS
Seth Jarvis has tallied a point in five consecutive games (11/25-12/3: 2g, 3a)
Martin Necas has earned a point in four straight games (11/26-12/3: 3g, 2a)
Brent Burns has registered an assist/point in back-to-back games (12/1-12/3: 1g, 3a)
Jordan Martinook has posted a point in back-to-back games (12/1-12/3: 3g, 1a)
Martin Necas has recorded an assist in back-to-back games (12/1-12/3: 2a)

UPCOMING GAMES
DATE OPPONENT TIME TV RADIO
Dec. 6 at Anaheim 10 p.m. BSSO HRN
Dec. 10 at NY Islanders 7:30 p.m. BSSO HRN
Dec. 13 at Detroit 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
Dec. 15 Seattle 7 p.m. BSSO HRN
Dec. 17 Dallas 7 p.m. BSSO HRN

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

UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY LOCATION TIME
Dec. 6 Tuesday Honda Center 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 7 Wednesday No practice
Dec. 8 Thursday Invisalign Arena 11 a.m.
Dec. 9 Friday Invisalign Arena 11 a.m.
Dec. 10 Saturday UBS Arena 11:30 a.m.

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

Carolina Hurricanes: Media Notes
HURRICANES vs. DUCKS SERIES NOTES
— Carolina is facing Anaheim in the first of two meetings between the teams during the 2022-23 season. The Ducks will travel to PNC
Arena on 2/25.

— The Hurricanes and Ducks are meeting for the 43rd time in their histories. Carolina holds a 17-16-2-7 overall record, including an 8-9-1-3 road record.

— The Hurricanes swept the season series 2-0-0 in 2022-23, but Carolina is 4-6-5 in the teams’ last 15 matchups (Anaheim: 11-4-0).

— Carolina posted a 2-1 win over Anaheim at Honda Center on 11/18/21. Ethan Bear and Seth Jarvis scored for the Hurricanes, while Frederik Andersen stopped 31 of 32 shots faced in net.

— The Hurricanes earned a 5-2 win against the Ducks at PNC Arena on 4/10/22. Jordan Staal scored his second career regular-season hat trick (3g), and Jesper Fast (2a), Nino Niederreiter (2a) and Andrei Svechnikov (1g, 1a) each added two points as Frederik Andersen made 23 saves in net.

— Sebastian Aho has registered seven points (3g, 4a) in 10 career regular-season games against Anaheim.

— Brent Burns has recorded 45 points (15g, 30a) in 72 career regular-season games against the Ducks, marking the fourth-most assists and third-most points against Anaheim of any active NHL player.

— Jack Drury’s father, Ted, skated in 232 games with the Mighty Ducks from 1996-99, earning 47 points (21g, 26a) and 225 penalty minutes. He played 177 more games with Anaheim than with any other team in his NHL career.

— Stefan Noesen made his NHL debut with the Ducks on 4/3/15 and scored two goals in 14 games with Anaheim from 2015-17. He has also registered five points (4g, 1a) in five games against the Ducks, tied for his most goals against any NHL opponent.

— Paul Stastny has tallied 24 points (6g, 18a) in 42 career regular-season games against Anaheim.

— Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek played 433 games for the Whalers from 1989-95. He ranks third in franchise history in career penalty minutes (1,144) and power play goals (73), seventh in points (403) and tied for eighth in goals (192). Acquired from NJD in exchange for Sylvain Turgeon on 6/17/89, Verbeek was traded to NYR in exchange for Glen Featherstone, Michael Stewart, a first-round pick in the 1995 NHL Draft (Jean-Sebastian Giguere) and a fourth-round pick in the 1996 NHL Draft (Steve Wasylko) on 3/23/95.

— Ducks Assistant General Manager Rob DiMaio registered 24 points (6g, 18a) in 74 games with Carolina in 2000-01. He was acquired from NYR along with Darren Langdon in exchange for Sandy McCarthy and a fourth-round pick in the 2001 NHL Draft (Bryce Lampman) on 8/4/00.

— Ducks Assistant General Manager Martin Madden served as an amateur scout for the Hurricanes from 2005-08.

JUST KEEP SWIMMING
Sebastian Aho scored his 192nd career NHL/Hurricanes goal at LAK (12/3), tying Pat Verbeek (1989-95) for the eighth-most goals in franchise history. The goal also stood as his 39th career game winner, as he passed Jeff O’Neill (1995-04: 38) for the third-most game-winning goals in franchise history. Aho has tallied nine points in his last nine games (11/17-12/3: 3g, 6a), with two multi-point outings over that span (11/21 at WPG: 3a, 11/29 at PIT: 2a), and now needs just one more multi-point game to pass Verbeek (106) for sole possession of fourth place in franchise history in that category.

Most game-winning goals, franchise history:
Ron Francis (1981-91, 1998-04): 57
Eric Staal (2003-16): 47
Sebastian Aho (2016-present): 39
Jeff O’Neill (1995-04): 38
Kevin Dineen (1984-91, 1995-99): 37

Most multi-point games, franchise history:
Ron Francis (1981-91, 1998-04): 297
Eric Staal (2003-16): 186
Kevin Dineen (1984-91, 1995-99): 132
Sebastian Aho (2016-present): 106
Pat Verbeek (1989-95): 106

FORCE OF NECAS
Martin Necas tallied two points (1g, 1a) at LAK (12/3) for his team-leading eighth multi-point game in 2022-23, matching his total in 78 contests last season. He also extended his point streak to four games (11/26-12/1: 3g, 2a) and has now posted three point streaks of at least four games this season after failing to register a point in four consecutive games at any point in 2021-22. Necas has now recorded nine points in his last nine games (11/17-12/3: 5g, 4a), with a team-high five goals over that span. He paces the team with 28 points (12g, 16a) through 25 contests in 2022-23 and needs two more goals to reach his total from last season (14).

MEGASETH
Seth Jarvis registered an assist at LAK (12/3) to extend his point streak to five games (11/25-12/3: 2g, 3a), just one game shy of tying Martin Necas (10/24-11/4: 4g, 6a in 6 GP) for the longest point streak by any Hurricanes skater in 2022-23. Jarvis has now earned six points in his last seven games (11/21-12/3: 2g, 4a), with a team-high +6 rating over that span. Before this five-game stretch, he had been held to just one assist in his previous nine contests (11/6-11/23).

ROAD RAGE
With a win over LAK on Saturday, Carolina has now earned a point in each of its last seven road games (11/14-12/3: 4-0-3), marking just the eighth road point streak of seven or more games in franchise history (last: 4/1/21-4/27/21: 4-0-3). The Hurricanes have posted a 9-3-4 record away from home in 2022-23, marking the third-most road wins of any NHL team behind only NJD (11-1-0) and VGK (11-2-1). Carolina has already played 16 road games this season, tied for the second-most of any team, and they are scheduled to play each of their next three contests away from home (12/6-12/13).

Longest road point streaks, franchise history:
12 games: 2/23/04-3/27/04 (8-0-1-3)
9 games: 12/8/01-1/10/02 (6-0-1-2)
8 games: 3/7/10-4/6/10 (5-0-3), 11/12/96-12/5/96 (4-0-4)
7 games: 11/14/22-12/3/22 (4-0-3), 4/1/21-4/27/21 (4-0-3), 2/12/19-3/11/19 (6-0-1), 10/15/05-11/15/05 (6-0-1)

MAKING THEM PAY
Martin Necas scored his team-leading fourth power-play goal of the season at LAK (12/3), already tied for his second-highest single-season total (2019-20: 5 PPG in 64 GP, 2020-21: 4 PPG in 53 GP). Carolina has now converted on the man-advantage in four of its last five games (11/25-12/3: 6-for-15) after being held scoreless on the power play in six straight contests from 11/12-11/23 (0-for-20). Stefan Noesen tallied an assist on the goal and now ranks fourth on the team with seven power-play points (3g, 4a) in 2022-23.

BURN, BABY, BURN
Brent Burns recorded two assists at LAK (12/3) for his fourth multi-point and third multi-assist game in 2022-23. With another two points (1g, 1a) at STL on Thursday, Burns is the first Hurricanes blueliner to post back-to-back multi-point games this season and has joined Sebastian Aho (10/17-10/20: 1g, 5a), Andrei Svechnikov (10/17-10/20: 5g, 1a) and Martin Necas (10/29-10/31: 1g, 3a) as the fourth Hurricanes skater to accomplish the feat. His first assist against the Kings came on the power play, where he leads the team in assists (7) and ranks tied with Svechnikov (3g, 6a) for the team lead in points (9).

FROM RUSSIA WITH GLOVE
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 31 of 33 shots faced in net at LAK (12/3) to earn his fifth win of the season. He has now won each of his last three games played (11/29-12/3), marking the longest win streak by any Hurricanes netminder in 2022-23, and he has posted a .934 save percentage over that stretch, with 71 saves on 76 shots. Kochetkov has allowed two or fewer goals in six of his nine appearances this season, and in seven of his eight career wins. Saturday’s game marked just his 10th career NHL/Hurricanes start, and his eight wins are the most in franchise history through any goaltender’s first 10 career starts. Only six netminders in league history have posted nine wins through their first 10 starts, and only three this century: Martin Prusek (OTT, 2002-03), Viktor Fasth (ANA, 2013) and Igor Shesterkin (NYR, 2020).

PESCATARIAN
Brett Pesce tallied an assist in his 500th career NHL game against the Kings on Saturday. He has now registered five points in his last five games (11/25-12/3: 2g, 3a), with a point in four of those contests, after tallying just three assists through his first 20 games of the season. Selected by Carolina in the third round (66th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Pesce became the 14th player and fifth defenseman from his draft class to skate in 500 NHL games. He also joined Nathan MacKinnon (COL, 1-1), Aleksander Barkov (FLA, 1-2), Sean Monahan (CGY, 1-6), Darnell Nurse (EDM, 1-7), Rasmus Ristolainen (BUF, 1-8) and Bo Horvat (VAN, 1-9), who were all selected in the first nine picks, as just the seventh player from his class to play 500 games with the team that drafted him.

Most games played by a defenseman, franchise history:
Glen Wesley (1994-08): 913
Adam Burt (1988-99): 626*
Justin Faulk (2011-19): 559*
Tim Gleason (2006-13, 2014-15): 546
Jaccob Slavin (2015-present): 533*
Niclas Wallin (2000-10): 517*
Brett Pesce (2015-present): 500*
*Drafted by HFD/CAR

RUSSIAN ALONG
Andrei Svechnikov scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season at LAK (12/3), giving him seven points in his last seven games (11/21-12/3: 3g, 4a). He required 10 fewer contests to reach the 15-goal mark than in any previous season (2019-20: 15-21—36 in 35 GP), and he has already tied his 55-game total from two seasons ago (2020-21: 15-27—42). Svechnikov has scored 10 of his 15 goals on the road and ranks tied with Bo Horvat (VAN) for the league lead in that category in 2022-23. Carolina is now 8-1-1 when he scores a goal and 12-2-2 when he registers a point, and only Martin Necas (13-2-3) has found the scoresheet in more of the Hurricanes’ wins this season.

TURBO BOOST
Teuvo Teravainen was activated from injured reserve on Friday and made his return to the lineup against the Kings on Saturday, logging 15:47 of ice time with two shots on goal. Teravainen missed 10 games (11/12-12/1) due to an upper-body injury suffered against EDM on 11/10, and at the time of his injury, he had recorded four assists in his last four games (11/4-11/10) and ranked tied for third on the team in that category.

ANAHEIM DUCKS NOTES:

LAST ANAHEIM DUCKS GAME
DEC. 4, 2022 – ANAHEIM 2 @ WINNIPEG 5
The Ducks completed a four-game road trip at Winnipeg in a 5-2 loss Sunday afternoon in a matinee contest at Canada Life Centre. Jakob Silfverberg opened the scoring with his fourth goal of the campaign at 15:16 of the first period, and Brett Leason scored unassisted on a breakaway 5:09 into the second frame. Frank Vatrano and Kevin Shattenkirk recorded assists on the opener, Vatrano’s second assist in as many games (0-2=2). Anthony Stolarz made 35 saves, his fifth contest with 35 save effort in 2022-23. PP: 0-3 PK: 3-4 SF: 30 SA: 40 TOI: Cam Fowler (22:02)
Three Stars: 1. M. Eyssimont 2. N. Schmidt 3. C. Hellebuyck Game Summary | Event Summary | Game Recap

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME (PT) TV / AUDIO
Dec. 9 San Jose Honda Center 7 p.m. ESPN+ / Ducks Stream
Dec. 12 @ Ottawa Canadian Tire Centre 4:30 p.m. BSW / Ducks Stream
Dec. 13 @ Toronto Scotiabank Arena 4 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream
Dec. 15 @ Montreal Bell Centre 4 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream
Dec. 17 @ Edmonton Rogers Place 1 p.m. BSSC / Ducks Stream

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
Nov. 19 Reassigned D Drew Helleson to San Diego (AHL). Activated D Kevin Shattenkirk from Injured Reserve.
Nov. 23 Reassigned D Austin Strand to San Diego (AHL). Activated D Nathan Beaulieu from Injured Reserve.
Nov. 26 Assigned D Urho Vaakanainen to San Diego (AHL) on a Long-Term Injury Conditioning Loan.
Nov. 27 Recalled D Urho Vaakanainen from a Long-Term Injury Conditioning Loan in San Diego (AHL). Activated Vaakanainen
and C Derek Grant from Injured Reserve (IR) and placed LW Max Comtois on IR.
Dec. 1 Placed D John Klingberg on Injured Reserve (IR).
Dec. 5 Reassigned LW Pavol Regenda to San Diego (AHL).

ANAHEIM DUCKS INJURIES
Man-Games Lost: 125

PLAYER INJURY/ILLNESS EXPECTED ABSENCE GAMES MISSED
John Moore Upper-body Indefinite 26
Jamie Drysdale Torn labrum (shoulder) 4-6 months 18
Max Comtois Lower-body Day-to-day 11
John Klingberg Lower-body Day-to-day 6
Isac Lundestrom Upper-body 6 weeks 2
Derek Grant Lower-body Day-to-day 1

ANAHEIM DUCKS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Anaheim Ducks commence a two-game homestand tonight when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center (7 p.m. PT, TV: Balls Sports SoCal AUDIO: Ducks Stream). Tonight Anaheim completes a stretch of 12 games in a 22-day span from Nov. 15-Dec. 6. Anaheim owns an all-time record of 1,026-888-304, including 577-384-145 at home and 449-504-158 away from Orange County. Anaheim continues its 14-game December schedule, consisting of six home and eight road contests. All-time, Anaheim is 152-140-48 in the month of December, including points in nine of 11 games in 2021-22 (5-2-4). Since the start of 2013-14, Anaheim is 59-30-19 in December, picking up points in 78 of the 108 contests. Following tonight’s game, the Ducks will conclude the homestand Friday, Dec. 9 vs. the San Jose Sharks (7 p.m. PT) before embarking on a season-tying five-game road trip beginning Monday, Dec. 12 at Ottawa (4 p.m. PT).

POWERING UP: Anaheim’s power play has scored multiple goals on the man advantage in two of the last four games (5-13, 38.5%, one game with 0 PP opportunities), while recording multiple goals on five occasions this season (two games with 0 PP opportunities this season). The Ducks have also scored seven PPG the last nine contests (7-28), clipping at 25.0% in that span. DUCKS-HURRICANES: Anaheim and Carolina begin a two-game season series tonight at Honda Center. The Ducks have won seven of the last 10 games matchups against the Hurricanes (7-3-0) dating to 2016-17. In the 2021-22 season series, Carolina earned a 2-1 win in Orange County (Nov. 18) and a 5-2 win at PNC Arena (Apr. 10), with the contest at Honda Center halting Anaheim’s eight game win streak and 10-game point streak. The Ducks own a 23-16-3 all-time record vs. the Hurricanes, including a 12-8-1 mark in Anaheim. John Gibson is tied for the most wins (4) by a Ducks goaltender vs. the Hurricanes franchise (also Guy Hebert), while he has also posted a 2.73 GAA and .919 SV% in eight appearances vs. the Hurricanes (all starts). Troy Terry has goals in each of his three career games vs. Carolina (3-0=3), including goals in each of his . Ryan Strome (5-13=18 in 26 games) leads active Ducks skaters in in career scoring and assists vs. the Hurricanes, while Adam Henrique (12-4=16 in 30 games) paces active Anaheim career players in goals. These two teams will conclude their two-game set Feb. 25 at PNC Arena (4 p.m. PT).

ANA-CAR SEASON SERIES:
DATE LOCATION TIME / RESULT TV / AUDIO
Dec. 6 Honda Center 7 p.m. PT Bally Sports SoCal / Ducks Stream
Feb. 25 PNC Arena 4 p.m. PT Bally Sports SoCal / Ducks Stream

ANA-CAR ALL-TIME SERIES:
Overall @ Anaheim @ Carolina/Hartford
All-Time Series: 23-16-3 12-8-1 11-8-2
Current Streak: Two CAR wins One CAR win One CAR win
Last ANA Win: Jan. 17, 2020 (2-1 OT) Oct. 18, 2019 (4-2) Jan. 17, 2020 (2-1 OT)
Last WPG Win: Apr. 10, 2022 (5-2) Nov. 18, 2021 (2-1) Apr. 10, 2022 (5-2)
ANA Last 10: 7-3-0 7-3-0 7-2-1

CLUTCH COMEBACKS: The Ducks co-lead the NHL with three third-period, multi-goal comebacks wins this season (also NYI), including Oct. 12 vs. SEA (5-4, OT win, trailed 4-2 with 15:51 in third), Oct. 30 vs. TOR (4-3 OT win, trailed 3-1 with 12:36 remaining) and Nov. 5 @ SJS (5-4 shootout win, trailed 4-2 with 9:33 remaining). The Ducks four multi-goal comeback wins this season rank second behind only Chicago’s four. Anaheim’s comeback win over San Jose marked the second time in franchise history the club has come back from a multi-goal deficit in the final 5:00 of regulation in the regular season (also Dec. 7, 2016 vs. CAR). Anaheim has recorded four third-period, multi-goal comeback victories in a single regular season just three times in franchise history (six in 2014-15 and five in 2009-10 & 4 in 2013-14).

TERRY TALK: Right wing Troy Terry leads Anaheim in points (11-15=26), goals, PPG (3) and assists this season, ranking tied for 10th among NHL leaders in even-strength points this season (8-12=20). Terry has earned 3-2=5 points his last five games and 4-2=6 points his last seven outings. He also has collected 7-10=17 points his last 18 appearances. Terry also has 8-12=20 points his last 21 contests. He had a career-best five-game assist streak Oct. 30-Nov. 6 (1-7=8), surpassing his prior best of four straight games with an assist Nov. 9-16, 2021 (3-4=7). Terry is currently on pace for 86 points, which is ahead of his career high set last season (37-30=67 in 75 GP in 2021-22) and would stand as the highest single-season total by a Ducks skater since Ryan Getzlaf in 2013-14 (31-56=87 in 77 GP). Terry finished November leading Anaheim in scoring (6-8=14) and goals in 14 contests during the month.

GENERATION Z: Center Trevor Zegras is second among Ducks in points (9-13=22), goals and assists. Zegras has 1-4=5 points his last five games, 2-8=10 points his last 12 outings, 5-12=17 points his last 17 games and 7-12=19 points his last 21. On Nov. 27 vs. SEA, he tied a career high with three assists (0-3=3), his third career three assist game, the most by a Ducks skater before the age of 22. His three points also tied his single-game career high (last: Feb. 19, 2022 @ VAN; 0-3=3). It was his fourth career three-point game, tying Ryan Getzlaf for the second-most three-point games by a Duck at age 21 and trailing only Paul Kariya (12). Zegras finished the month of November with 11 assists (2-11=13 in 14 GP), one of three Ducks players since 2013-14 to post at least 11 assists in a calendar month, joining Ryan Getzlaf (eight times; best: 17 in March 2017) and Corey Perry (12 in November 2016).

CAM’S CORNER: Defenseman Cam Fowler has 3-9=12 points his last 11 games, including four multi-point outings (three multi-assist). Since Nov. 15, Fowler’s 12 points (3-9=12 in 11 GP) co-lead all NHL defensemen in that span (also San Jose Erik Karlsson, Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin, Detroit’s Filip Hronek). Fowler had a career-tying five-game point streak from Nov. Nov. 15-23 (2-6=8), matching his prior high set four prior times; last: Nov. 7-16, 2021; 1-4=5). The last Ducks defenseman with a longer run was Chris Pronger (six games, Oct. 29-Nov. 7, 2009; 3-6=9). Fowler recorded three straight multi-point efforts Nov. 15-19 (1-5=6), joining San Jose’s Erik Karlsson (four straight multi-point games, Oct. 27-Nov. 3; 7-4=11) as the only defensemen in the NHL with three or more consecutive multi-point outings. Fowler is one of four defensemen in Ducks history with multiple points in three consecutive games and the first since Scott Niedermayer in 2008-09.

PLAYER SEASON MULTI-POINT STREAK DATES PTS
Cam Fowler 2022-23 3 GP Nov. 15-19, 2022 1-5=6
Scott Niedermayer 2008-09 3 GP Jan. 27-31, 2009 1-6=7
Chris Pronger 2006-07 3 GP Nov. 19-22, 2006 1-5=6
Scott Niedermayer 2005-06 3 GP Mar. 7-12, 2006 0-6=6
Scott Niedermayer 2005-06 3 GP Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2006 2-6=8
Oleg Tverdovsky 1999-00 3 GP Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2000 0-6=6

GIBBY’S GAME: John Gibson leads NHL goalies in saves (603), ranks tied for second in starts and appearances (19), while he co-leads in Goaltender assists (2). Gibson leads the NHL with nine games of 35-plus saves this season, three more than any other goaltender and co-leads the league with four 40-save performances (also WPG’s Connor Hellebuyck). Gibson is one of six goalies the last 10 years with eight 35-plus save contests through the first 18 starts in a season, and is the only goalie to do so twice (also 2018-19). His league-leading 603 saves mark the seventh-most by a goaltender the last 10 years through 19 games, one of nine goalies in the last decade with 600-plus saves through their first 19 contests in a season. one of two goaltenders to appear on the list three times also Ottawa’s Craig Anderson, with the Anaheim goalie stopping 568 in 18 GP (2018-19) and 576 in 18 GP (2017-18). Gibson has recorded four 40-plus save games this season (Dec. 3 @ MIN, 45; Nov. 23 vs. NYR, 41; Nov. 6 vs. FLA, 43; Oct. 12 vs. SEA, 44), co-leading the NHL with Connor Hellebuyck (WPG). Gibson earned his fifth career helper, the primary assist, on Troy Terry’s OT winning goal Oct. 12 vs. SEA and tied J.S. Giguere for second in Ducks all-time goaltender assists with his sixth career helper Nov. 3 @ VAN. Gibson stopped his eighth career penalty shot (10th attempt) against Alexander Kerfoot Oct. 30 vs. TOR. He has stopped an NHL-leading six penalty shots since the start of 2020-21, with two goalies tied with three penalty shot saves (Connor Hellebuyck, WPG & Frederik Andersen, CAR/TOR).

M(A)C ATTACK: Rookie center Mason McTavish has picked up 4-9=13 points this season, tied for second among Anaheim leaders in PPG (2), tied for third in assists and fourth in points. He currently ranks tied for seventh among NHL rookies in points and is seventh in assists. McTavish recorded his 10th point Nov. 23 vs. NYR (3-7=10), with only Trevor Zegras (10 points in 15 GP in 2021-22) reaching the mark in fewer games the last 10 seasons. Among NHL rookies, McTavish ranks tied for fifth in scoring and sixth in assists (7). McTavish scored his first goal of 2022-23 Nov. 5 @ SJS (1-1=2), as part of his second career multi-point game (also Oct. 13, 2021 vs. WPG; 1-1=2).

QUE RICO!: Center Adam Henrique has 7-5=12 points his last 16 outings, while he ranks third among team leaders in goals (8) and tied for third in scoring overall (7-6=13). He recorded points in a season-long six straight games Nov. 5-19 (5-3=8), his best as a Duck and one short of his career-long point streak set over 10 years ago in seven straight contests with New Jersey Nov. 25-Dec. 8, 2011 (2-7=9). He scored goals in a season-best three straight games Nov. 5-12 (3-0=3, +3; missed Nov. 9 due to birth of first child), including his 100th goal as a Duck (100-90=190) Nov. 12 vs. CHI, becoming the 10th player in franchise history to reach the milestone.

PROSPECT PROFILE: Defensemen Olen Zellweger and Tyson Hinds, and center Nathan Gaucher were named to Canada’s preliminary roster for the 2023 World Junior Championship to be held in Halifax, N.S. and Moncton, N.B. from Dec. 26-Jan. 5. Zellweger and Gaucher helped Canada to a gold medal at the 2022 tournament in August. Zellweger became the highest scoring 18-or-younger defensemen with 2-9=11 points in the tournament, leading all skaters in plus/minus (+14) and co-led in assists, while he led all tournament defensemen in points, assists and plus/minus. His 11 points ranked tied for third among Canada’s all-time defensemen in a single WJC, trailing only Alex Pietrangelo (3-9=12 in 2010) and Bryan McCabe (3-9=12 in 1995) while they also ranked tied fourth among all-time single-tournament defensemen, trailing only Canadians Alex Pietrangelo (12 in 2010) and Brian McCabe (12 in 1995), and Sweden’s Peter Andersson (14 in 1985). Anaheim’s lone two prospects in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) currently rank in the top-5 of scoring among all skaters. Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (ANA 10th overall in 2022; Saginaw, OHL) is tied for third among OHL skaters with 12-24=36 points, leading all OHL blueliners in points, goal and assists. He was named the OHL Defenseman of the Month in both November and December, the first player to be named OHL Defenseman of the Month in each of the first two months of a season since Dougie Hamilton (Niagara) in October and November 2011. Sasha Pastujov (ANA third round, 66th overall in 2021, Sarnia, OHL) also ranks tied for third among OHL skaters with 18-18=36 points, while he ranks fourth in goals He was acquired by Sarnia Nov. 17, scoring 7- 10=17 points in nine games with the Sting, including goals in three straight games (4-5=9).

NHL Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (15-5-6) at Dallas Stars (14-6-5)

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NHL Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (15-5-6) at Dallas Stars (14-6-5)

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:

LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 3 at Tampa Bay 4 – OTL
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
TOR Goals: Marner (SH), Nylander, Marner (PP)
TBL Goals: Namestnikov, Kucherov, Colton, Killorn (OTW)
TOR Goaltender: Murray, 29/33, .879 SV%
TBL Goaltender: Vasilevskiy, 36/39, .923 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-5
TOR Penalty Kill: 4-for-6
Player Notes: – Mitch Marner scored shorthanded for the Maple Leafs during the
second period and added a power play goal in the third period. Marner
extended his point streak to 19 games where he has posted 26 points
(9G, 17A). With a 19-game point streak, Marner set a new franchise
record for the longest point streak during a single season. Marner has
scored in five-consecutive games (6G). Marner recorded the fifth
shorthanded goal of his NHL career.

  • Auston Matthews posted the primary assist on William Nylander’s
    goal. Matthews extended his point streak to five games where he has
    posted seven points (3G, 4A).
  • Michael Bunting registered the secondary assist on Nylander’s goal.
    Bunting extended his point streak to five games where he has
    recorded six assists. Bunting tied the longest assist streak of his NHL
    career, which he has recorded on two occasions both during the 2021-
    22 season.
  • The Maple Leafs are 1-6 in overtime this season.
  • The Maple Leafs have collected at least one point through their last 11
    games (8-0-3) and have earned at least one point through their last
    eight road games (6-0-2).

TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. Dallas: Second of Two
2021-22 Record vs. Dallas: 2-0-0
Toronto Season Record: 15-5-6
Toronto Road Record: 7-3-3

TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs will take on the Dallas Stars tonight in the second of two matchups between the clubs
this season. Toronto earned a 3-2 overtime win in their first game of the season against the Stars on Oct.
20 at Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs have won four-straight road games against Dallas and have
won seven of their last 10 road matchups. Entering tonight’s game, the Maple Leafs have collected at
least one point through their last 11 games (8-0-3) and at least one point through their last eight road
games (6-0-2).

NEXT GAME
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Opponent: vs. Los Angeles Kings
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: TSN4 (TV), TSN 1050 (Radio)

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
December 4, 2022 The Maple Leafs have recalled forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

November 30, 2022 The Maple Leafs have activated goaltender Ilya Samsonov from injured reserve. Goaltender Erik Källgren has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

November 23, 2022 The Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Conor Timmins in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes.

INJURY REPORT
Jordie Benn Upper Body (IR)
TJ Brodie Oblique (IR)
Carl Dahlström Shoulder (IR)
Calle Järnkrok Groin (IR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Morgan Rielly Knee (LTIR)

ALL-TIME VS. DALLAS STARS
First Matchup between Clubs: November 11, 1967 (Toronto 1 vs. Minnesota 2)
All-Time Record: 100-92-28-1 (221 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 57-39-17-0 (113 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 43-53-11-1 (108 Games)
Last Road Win vs. Opponent: April 7, 2022 (Toronto 4 at Dallas 3 – OTW)

ACTIVE LEADERS VS. DALLAS STARS:
Games Played: Mark Giordano (41), Wayne Simmonds (31), John Tavares (21)
Goals: John Tavares (9), Auston Matthews (8), Wayne Simmonds (7)
Assists: Mark Giordano (15), Mitch Marner (14), John Tavares (13)
Points: John Tavares (22), Mark Giordano (19), Mitch Marner (16)
Penalty Minutes Wayne Simmonds (47), Mark Giordano (28), Alexander Kerfoot (10)

THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2022-23
Power Play: 23.8%
Power Play Goal Leader: 7 – Tavares
Power Play Point Leader: 14 – Tavares (7G, 7A)
2021-22 Power Play: 63/231 (27.3%)

ON THE PK IN 2022-23
Penalty Kill: 78.3%
Shorthanded Goal Leader: 1 – Järnkrok, Giordano, Marner
Shorthanded Point Leader: 2 – Marner (1G, 1A), Kämpf (2A)
2021-22 Penalty Kill: 192/234 (82.1%)

FAST FACTS
Tuesday games 3rd of 13 (6 home, 7 road)
Back-to-Backs played 5 of 14
Record in first game of back-toback 2-3-0
Record in second game of back-toback 4-0-1
December games 2nd of 12 (5 home, 7 road)

DALLAS STARS NOTES:

LAST DALLAS STARS GAME
Dec. 4, 2022 – STARS 5 vs. WILD 6 (shootout)
Down 5-1 in the opening minute of the third period, the Stars staged an incredible comeback by scoring four unanswered goals to earn them a point in an eventual 6-4 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center on Sunday. The Stars became the second team in as many seasons to overcome a four-goal, third-period deficit to at least tie the game. The Florida Panthers, who eventually won the game, did so against the New Jersey Devils on April 2, 2022. Led by a three-goal four-point effort from Roope Hintz (3-1—4), a three-assist performance from Joe Pavelski (0-3—3) and two-point nights from Jason Robertson (1-1—2) and Mason Marchment (1-1—2), the Stars have earned at least one point in the standings in 10 of their past 11 games (6-1-4). Hintz’ hat trick was the second three-goal game of his career, while his four points matched a personal best first established on April 8, 2021 at Chicago (1-3—4). Pavelski assisted on three of Dallas’ four third-period goals to match the franchise record for most in a single period – a feat last achieved by Tyler Seguin on April 2, 2022 (0-3—3 in the first period). Robertson, meanwhile, extended his point streak to 18 consecutive games, which is two games shy of the franchise mark of 20 set by Brian Bellows from Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 1986 with the Minnesota North Stars. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made his 16th start and stopped 12 of 16 shots in 39:50 TOT. Scott Wedgewood came on in relief and turned aside 14 of 15 in the shootout defeat.
PP: 0-4 | PK: 3-4 | SF: 35 | SA: 31 | DAL TOI: Heiskanen (30:05 – game/season high) | Attendance: 18,120
Three Stars: 1. MIN – K. Kaprizov 2. DAL – R. Hintz 3. DAL – J. Robertson

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time (CT) Location TV/Radio
Tue., Dec. 6, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center ESPN+/KTCK
Thu., Dec. 8, 2022 Ottawa Senators 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK
Sat., Dec. 10, 2022 Detroit Red Wings 1 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSW/KTCK
Mon., Dec. 12, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins 6 p.m. PPG Paints Arena BSSWX/KTCK
Tue., Dec. 13, 2022 New Jersey Devils 6 p.m. Prudential Center BSSW/KTCK

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Nov. 9 – Recalled forward Matej Blumel from Texas (AHL); loaned goaltender Matt Murray to Texas
Nov. 18 – Loaned forward Matej Blumel to Texas (AHL)
Nov. 19 – Recalled forward Matej Blumel from Texas (AHL)
Nov. 22 – Loaned forward Matej Blumel to Texas (AHL)
Nov. 22 – Recalled forward Fredrik Karlstrom from Texas (AHL)
Nov. 29 – Loaned forward Fredrik Karlstrom to Texas (AHL)

INJURIES
Man-games lost, 2022-23: 14

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

DALLAS STARS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: Dallas’ five-game homestand continues Tuesday with a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs at American Airlines Center. (7:30 p.m. CT, TV: ESPN+, HULU, Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM/1310-AM). This wraps up the two-game season series between the Stars and Leafs, which opened with a 3-2 OT victory for Toronto on Oct. 20 at Scotiabank Arena. Dallas enters tonight’s contest with a 14-6-5 record (33 points), including a 7-2-3 mark at home. They remain atop the Central Division and share fourth in the Western Conference with 14 regulation/overtime wins. Following tonight’s game, the Stars will host Ottawa on Thursday and Detroit on Saturday before embarking on a five-game road trip.

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS
Tonight’s game between the Stars and Maple Leafs marks the first game in NHL history to feature two players enter the contest with an active point streak of at least 18 consecutive games. (Jason Robertson – 18 & Mitchell Marner – 19).

THE BLUE CHANNEL

  • The Stars are 0-0-1 thus far against the Maple Leafs this season.
  • Forwards Luke Glendening (1-0—1) and Tyler Seguin (1-0—1) lit the lamp in Dallas’ 3-2 overtime defeat in Toronto on Oct. 20, while forwards Radek Faksa (0-1—1), Mason Marchment (0-1—1), Wyatt Johnston (0-1—1) and defenseman Nils Lundkvist (0-1—1) picked up assists.
  • The Stars have earned points in six of the past 11 home games (4-5-2) against Toronto, while the team owns an 11-8-2 record over its last 21 games against the Maple Leafs at American Airlines Center.
  • Dallas is 93-95-33 all-time vs. Toronto, including a 54-41-13 mark at home.
  • Forward Tyler Seguin leads the Stars and ranks 13th among active NHL skaters in career scoring vs. Toronto with 35 points (17-18—35) in 33 games. The Brampton, Ontario native enters Tuesday’s matchup with 16 points (7-9—16) in his past 11 games against the Maple Leafs.
  • Forward Joe Pavelski has 23 points (13-10—23) in 20 career games vs. Toronto.
  • Captain Jamie Benn has five points (3-2—5) in his previous eight games overall against Toronto. In his career, Benn has registered 14 points (6-8—14) in 20 games against the Maple Leafs.
  • Forward Mason Marchment began his NHL with Maple Leafs, signing as an undrafted free agent on March 17, 2018. He appeared in four games with the Maple Leafs in 2019-20, earning one assist (0-1–1).
  • Marchment made appearances in the Calder Cup Playoffs in 2018 and 2019, both with Toronto, adding 16 points (10-6—16) in 33 games and becoming a Calder Cup Champion in 2018.
  • Rookie forward Wyatt Johnston, a Toronto native, played for the Toronto Marlboros Hockey Club in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) as a youth.
  • Goaltender Jake Oettinger is 0-1-0 with a 3.06 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in one career appearance against the Maple Leafs.
  • In four career appearances vs. Toronto, netminder Scott Wedgewood is 1-1-2 with a 4.12 GAA and .890 SV%.

2022-23 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Oct. 20: Maple Leafs 3 vs. Stars 2 (OT) at Scotiabank Arena
Dec. 6 vs. Toronto

NEW MONTH, NEW ACCOLADE

  • Forward Jason Robertson was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week for the week ending Dec. 4 after sharing the league lead with five goals in three outings (5-1—6) to power the Stars (14-6-5, 33 points) to a 2-0-1 week.
  • He scored once in a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 28, followed by his third career hat trick – including the game-winning goal – in a 5-0 triumph against the Anaheim Ducks on Dec. 1. Robertson closed the week with two points (1-1—2), as well as a shootout tally, as Dallas erased a four-goal third-period deficit in an eventual 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Dec. 4.
  • It’s the third time this season Robertson has been named an NHL Star of the Week, and it comes just a week after the 23-year-old was named the league’s First Star for the month of November. (More on that below).

BRIGHTEST STAR FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

  • Robertson was named the NHL’s First Star for the month of November after leading the league with 15 goals and 26 points in 14 games (15-11—26) to power the Central Division-leading Stars to an 8-3-3 November.
  • Robertson, who became the first player in franchise history to top the league in both goals and points during a calendar month, found the scoresheet in each of his 14 November appearances to extend his point streak to 16 contests (now 18 as of Dec. 6) dating to Oct. 27 (17-12—29)

– the second-longest such stretch in franchise history (1967-present) behind Brian Bellows’ 20-game run from Jan. 11–Feb. 21, 1986 (11-18—29).

  • Robertson’s November goal and point totals also ranked second for a single month in franchise history, behind Dino Ciccarelli’s 16 tallies in March 1986 (14 GP) and Tom McCarthy’s 27 points in November 1983 (12-15—27 in 13 GP).
  • Overall, Robertson recorded multiple points in nine of his 14 outings and a quartet of multi-goal performances, highlighted by three straight such games from Nov. 21-25 (6-1—7).
    *Robertson’s point streak is currently at 18 games. (More on that below).

YOU’VE GOT THIS SILLY WAY OF KEEPING ME ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT

  • Robertson extended his career-best point streak to 18 consecutive games with a multi-point (1-1—2) performance on Dec. 4 vs. Minnesota.
  • Robertson has 21 goals and 34 points (21-13—34) over that span, which is the second-longest point streak in franchise history (1967-present). Only Brian Bellows’ 20-game point streak from Jan. 11-Feb. 21, 1986 with the Minnesota North Stars is longer.
  • Only two active players have recorded a longer point streak age 23 or younger: Paul Stastny (20 GP in 2006-07), Sidney Crosby (19 GP 2007-08 & 16 GP in 2008-09).
  • Robertson holds the second longest point streak in the NHL this season, behind only Mitchell Marner’s active 19-game run.
  • He has goals in 15 of his 18 games on his current point streak and has 12 multi-point efforts over that span, including three consecutive multi-goal performances (Nov. 21 vs. Colorado, Nov. 23 vs. Chicago and Nov. 25 vs. Winnipeg).

Below is a look at Robertson’s past 18 games
DATE G A P
Dec. 4 vs. MIN 1 1 2
Dec. 1 vs. ANA 3 0 3
Nov. 28 @ STL 1 0 1
Nov. 26 @ COL 0 1 1
Nov. 25 vs. WPG 2 1 3
Nov. 23 vs. CHI 2 0 2
Nov. 21 vs. COL 2 0 2
Nov. 19 vs. NYI 1 0 1
Nov. 17 @ FLA 0 1 1
Nov. 15 @ TBL 1 1 2
Nov. 13 @ PHI 1 1 2
Nov. 11 vs. SJS 0 2 2
Nov. 8 @ WPG 1 0 1
Nov. 5 @ EDM 1 2 3
Nov. 3 @ ARI 2 0 2
Nov. 1 vs. LA 1 2 3
Oct. 29 vs. NYR 1 1 2
Oct. 27 vs. WSH 1 0 1
TOTAL: 21 13 34

  • Robertson has the outright lead in goals (23) and ranks third in points (23-18—41), trailing only Connor McDavid (48 points) and Leon Draisaitl (42 points) in that category.
  • Robertson recorded his third career hat trick (3-0—3) in a 5-0 victory vs. Anaheim on Dec. 1 at American Airlines Center.
  • He joined Kirill Kaprizov, Auston Matthews, Alex Ovechkin, Paul Kariya, Teemu Selanne, Eric Lindros, Pavel Bure, Joe Nieuwendyk and Mario Lemieux as players to score at least 80 goals in the first 152 career NHL games.
  • With 54 goals dating to Jan. 1, Robertson surpassed Auston Matthews (52) for the most goals in the 2022 calendar year so far.
  • Robertson has recorded three hat tricks since his debut season in 2019-20, surpassing Jamie Benn (2) for the most by a Stars player of that span.
  • Robertson had goals in six consecutive games from Oct. 27-Nov. 8, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to have a goal streak of six games or more before turning 24, and the second player in Dallas Stars history (1993-present) to do so. Robertson followed Neal Broten from Jan. 23-Feb. 4, 1982 (7-12—19 in 7 GP), Jamie Benn from March 1-11, 2011 (6-1—7 in 6 GP), Mike Modano from Feb. 29-March 10, 1992 (7-2—9 in 6 GP) and Danny Grant from Oct. 16-29, 1969 (6-1—7 in 6 GP).
  • Robertson has been named the NHL’s First Star of the Week twice already this season for the weeks ending Nov. 27 and Nov. 6.
  • The Arcadia, California native is averaging better than a point-per-game pace through his four NHL seasons (81-85—166 in 153 GP).

I GOT THE MIC AND YOU GOT THE MOSH PIT

  • Forward Roope Hintz (3-1—4) recorded his second career hat trick and tied his career high for points in a game on Dec. 4 vs. Minnesota.
  • Hintz’ three-goal effort gave the Stars two consecutive games with hat tricks (Jason Robertson, Dec. 1 vs. ANA).
  • He shares third on the team in multi-point games (8 with Joe Pavelski) behind Jason Robertson (14) and Jamie Benn (10).
  • Hintz has six points in his past two games (3-3—6) and 23 points in his previous 17 overall (9-14—23).
  • The 26-year-old has skated in 24 contests this season with Dallas and ranks second on the club with 30 points (11-19—30). Among team leaders, he ranks first in assists (19), co-leads in shorthanded goals (1) and shares second in game-winning goals (2). He’s also tied for second in plus-minus (+16), ranks second among forwards in TOI/GP (17:07) and third in power-play TOI/GP (2:32).
  • He had a 10-game point streak from Oct. 27-Nov. 17, tallying 15 points (6-9—15) over that span including four multi-point efforts.
  • With two goals on his 26th birthday on Nov. 17 at Florida, Hintz became just the second player in franchise history (1967-present) to score multiple goals on his birthday (also Dave Gagner, Dec. 11, 1990).
  • Hintz is one of four players on the Stars to have a shorthanded goal this season (also Radek Faksa, Luke Glendening and Joel Kiviranta).
  • Hintz and Robertson became the third pair of Stars/North Stars teammates with simultaneous 10-game point streaks, joining Brian Bellows and Neal Broten (10 GP from Jan. 23-Feb. 13, 1986) as well as Steve Payne and Bobby Smith (10 GP from Feb. 10-28, 1980).
  • On Nov. 29 the Stars signed forward Hintz to an eight-year contract extension, which begins in the 2023-24 season and runs through the 2030-31 campaign. The eight-year contract extension is worth $67.6 million and has an average annual value (AAV) of $8.45 million.
  • In five NHL seasons, Hintz has earned 200 points (91-109—200) in 263 career NHL games. He’s tied for sixth in Dallas Stars history (1993-present) with six career shorthanded goals and shares 10th with 18 career game-winning goals.

THERE’S JUST A FEW THINGS I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Forward Joe Pavelski (0-3—3) assisted on three of Dallas’ four third-period goals on Sunday vs. Minnesota to match the franchise record for most in a single period – a feat last achieved by Tyler Seguin on April 2, 2022 (0-3—3 in the first period).
  • Pavelski (38 years, 146 days) also became the third player in franchise history (1967-present) to register three points in a period at age 38 or older, joining Dean Prentice (40 years, 65 days) on Dec. 9, 1972 and Sergei Gonchar (39 years, 245 days) on Dec. 14, 2013.
  • He passed Chris Chelios (948) for 12th all-time in points among U.S.-born skaters with an assist against the Ducks on Dec. 1.
  • With his 157th career power-play goal scored on Nov. 26 at Colorado, Pavelski tied Mike Modano for the fourth most by a U.S.-born player. (Jeremy Roenick is third all-time with 184 PPG). It marked Pavelski’s 10th goal of the season and the 431st of his NHL career.
  • With 431 career NHL goals, Pavelski needs two more to tie Patrick Kane (434) for seventh all-time in goals among U.S.-born skaters. Kane is also the only active U.S.-born skater to have more goals than Pavelski.
  • Pavelski has eight multi-point games on the season and 44 since joining the Stars in 2019-20.
  • Only two Stars have notched more multi-point games for the franchise than Pavelski over that span: Jason Robertson (50) and Roope Hintz (48).
  • Pavelski has points (6-15—21) in 13 in his past 17 games and has earned at least one point in 16 of 25 overall (10-18—28).
  • Through 25 games this season, the Plover, Wisconsin native shares third on the Stars in goals (10), ranks third in points (10-18—28) and shares second in assists (18). He also leads the club in plus-minus (+18), ranks third in even-strength points (5-14—19) and ranks sixth in even-strength goals (5).

YOU KNOW HOW I DO

  • Captain Jamie Benn has 15 points (6-9—15) over his past 12 games and 26 points (10-16—26) overall (25 GP).
  • With the most points in a single month in his career (10-13—23), Benn trailed only Jason Robertson (15-11—26) for the most points by any player in the NHL during the month of November. He also ranked fifth during that time in goals (10).
  • Benn registered his 10th multi-point game of the season with a two-assist night (0-2—2) against St. Louis on Nov. 28.
  • Benn recorded the 45th multi-goal game of his NHL career on Nov. 11 vs. San Jose and moved within two of tying Bill Goldsworthy (47) for fourth place on the Stars/North Stars franchise’s all-time list.
  • With a hat trick (3-0—3) against the Oilers on Nov. 5, Benn (333) surpassed Dino Ciccarelli (332) for sole possession of third place among franchise leaders (1967-present) in goals.
  • In addition, Benn (7) trails only Ciccarelli (14) and Bill Goldsworthy (8) for the most three-goal outings in Stars/North Stars franchise history (1967-present). Note: Mike Modano also had seven hat tricks with the Stars/North Stars franchise.
  • Among team leaders, the 33-year-old shares third in goals (10), ranks fourth in points (10-16—26) and is tied for fourth in assists (16). He also ranks second in power-play points (11) and third in power-play goals (4).
  • In the dot, Benn ranks second on the club in faceoff wins (163), faceoffs taken (265) and faceoff win percentage (61.5%).

I STILL KNOW EVERYTHING, I STILL KNOW…

  • Defenseman Miro Heiskanen enters Tuesday’s game with points in four of his past five games (1-6—7).
  • Heiskanen had season-high three points (0-3—3) in the Stars’ win over Anaheim on Dec. 1, giving him 19 points (3-16—19) in 22 games this season.
  • The 23-year-old leads shares fifth on the Stars and 13th among NHL defensemen in points (19). He also paces the Stars and ranks seventh in the league in TOI/GP (25:03).
  • Three games shy of 300 in his career, Heiskanen has 36 goals, 114 assists and 150 points in his NHL career while averaging 24:10 over that span.

‘CAUSE I’M A WISHFUL THINKER WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS

  • Rookie forward Wyatt Johnston potted his seventh goal of the season on Dec. 1 vs. Anaheim. The only rookies with more are Seattle’s Matty Beniers (10) and Ottawa’s Shane Pinto (9).
  • Johnston has goals (2-0—2) in two of his past three games and has three goals (3-1—4) in his past five games.
  • The Toronto, Ontario native faces his hometown team with 10 points (7-3—10) in 25 games this season.
  • At 19 years, 173 days, he became the first teenager in Stars/North Stars history (1967-present) to record a three-game goal streak on the road with his goal on Nov. 3 at Arizona. The last teenager to have a longer road run was Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov (4 GP in 2019-20).
  • With a goal (1-0—1) on Oct. 25 against Boston, Johnston became the third youngest player in Dallas Stars history (1993-present) to score in consecutive games. Johnston followed Valeri Nichushkin (2 GP in 2013-14) and Miro Heiskanen (2x in 2018-10, both 2 GP).
  • With a goal (1-0—1) in the season opener on Oct. 13, forward Johnston became the youngest player in Dallas Stars history to score a goal in his NHL debut (19 years, 151 days) and second youngest in franchise history (1967-present) with at least one goal in his NHL debut, behind Dave Archibald (18 years, 179 days on Oct. 10, 1987). Mike Modano (19 years, 120 days on Oct. 5, 1989) scored in his first regular-season NHL game but had debuted during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

I NEVER SAID I’D TAKE THIS LYING DOWN

  • Defensemen Esa Lindell and Colin Miller are among the league’s leaders in plus-minus for defensemen.
  • Lindell, who is +9 over his past nine games and has finished with a plus or even rating in 21 of his 25 games this season, ranks fourth among league blueliners with a +16 rating.
  • The Vantaa, Finland native tied his single game high with a +4 rating on Nov. 3 at Arizona.
  • Lindell shares second on the squad in hits (45), ranks third in blocked shots (36) and ranks second among Stars defensemen with nine points (2-7—9) in 25 games.
  • The 28-year-old matched a career-high with three points (1-2—3) on Nov. 13 at Philadelphia.
  • Miller, who has finished with a plus or even rating in 20 of his 24 games this season, shares seventh among NHL d-men with a +14 rating and is +7 over his past eight games.
  • Among team leaders, the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native ranks fourth overall in hits (39) and shares fifth in blocked shots (22).

NHL Preview: Florida Panthers (12-9-4) at Winnipeg Jets (15-7-1)

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NHL Preview: Florida Panthers (12-9-4) at Winnipeg Jets (15-7-1)

FLORIDA PANTHERS NOTES:

BAPTIST HEALTH INJURY REPORT

  • F Anthony Duclair | Games Missed: 25
  • F Aleksander Barkov | Games Missed: 5
  • F Anton Lundell | Games Missed: 1
    Total Man Games Lost Due to Injury: 52

LAST GAME
Panthers 5, Kraken 1 – Dec. 3 – Climate Pledge Arena
FLA Goals: Verhaeghe (13, 14-PPG), Tkachuk (12-PPG), Heponiemi (1), Forsling (4-PPG)
SEA Goals: McCann (11)
FLA Goalie: Knight (W) – 35 Saves
SEA Goalie: Grubauer (L) – 23 Saves
FLA Shots: 28
SEA Shots: 36
Notes: Florida earned its first-ever win against Seattle…Spencer Knight appeared in his 50th NHL game…Sam Bennett notched three assists, his second straight multi-point game (2-3-5)…Carter Verhaeghe recorded his team-leading fifth multi-goal game (2-0-2)…Matthew Tkachuk scored for the second consecutive game (1-1-2), extending his point streak to two games (2-3-5)…Gustav Forsling (1-0-1) tallied a goal for the second time in as many games (2-1-3)…Eric Staal and Eetu Luostarinen each notched an assist for the second straight game (0-2-2)…Nick Cousins matched his career high with a game-high six shots on goal…11 Panthers skaters registered at least one point…FLA PP: 3-4, FLA PK: 2-2

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

  • Dec. 5: F Zac Dalpe and D Matt Kiersted recalled from Charlotte (AHL)
  • Dec. 4: F Patric Hornqvist placed on LTIR | F Chris Tierney recalled from Charlotte (AHL) on an emergency basis
  • Nov. 27: F Aleksi Heponiemi recalled from Charlotte (AHL) on an emergency basis

PANTHERS vs. JETS
ALL-TIME vs. WPG: 39-37-5-13
ALL-TIME ROAD vs. WPG: 16-19-4-7
2021-22 vs. WPG: 2-0-0

CATS STATS

  • Matthew Tkachuk has registered 16 points (7-9-16) over 21 career games vs. Winnipeg.
  • Eric Staal has amassed 67 career points (28-39-67) over 83 games against the Jets/Atlanta Thrashers.

CATS AND JETS
Tonight the Panthers will wrap up their five-game road trip in Winnipeg where they will face off against the Jets for the first time this season. Florida swept their two-game season series with Winnipeg in 2021-22, and they have won three of their past four matchups, including in each of their last two visits to Canada Life Centre. Last season, the Cats outscored the Jets 11-4 over their two matchups, led by Sam Reinhart (0-4-4). Nine different Panthers logged at least two points over the two games against Winnipeg.

MO’ RETURNS
Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice will return to Winnipeg for the first time tonight. He spent nine seasons (2013-14 to 2021-22) as Winnipeg’s head coach, and owns the Winnipeg Jets franchise record for games coached (600) and wins (315). He led the Jets to the Western Conference Final in 2017-18, and earned a postseason berth in five of his seven full seasons at the helm.

POWER UP
The Panthers logged three power-play goals Dec. 3 at SEA, the second time they have produced three in one game this season. Florida was the fifth team to register at least two games with three PPGs this season. The Panthers 20 power-play tallies are tied for 10th-most among NHL teams following games played Dec. 4, and since Nov. 23, Florida has converted at a 30.4% rate on the power play. Their seven PPGs over that span rank tied for fifth-most among NHL clubs.

QUICK STRIKES
Carter Verhaeghe tallied two goals in a :26 second span Dec. 3 at SEA, tied for the third-fastest two goals by one player in franchise history. Florida’s first three goals scored by Matthew Tkachuk, Gustav Forsling and Ryan Lomberg Dec. 1 at VAN came :59 seconds apart in the first period, establishing a new franchise record for the fastest three goals scored in a game in franchise history. The previous mark had been 1:02 set by Bryan McCabe, Rostislav Olesz and Dominic Moore in a 6-2 win Nov. 18, 2009 at Buffalo. Florida’s three tallies also represented the fastest three goals scored by any team this season.

PUCKS ON NET
Florida leads all NHL clubs with 965 total shots on goal this season. The Panthers pace all teams in shots on goal per game both overall (38.6) and on the road (38.0), and have logged at least 40 shots on goal 10 times in 2022-23.

CHUCKIE’S CHEESE
Matthew Tkachuk has produced five points (2-3-5) over his past two games. Through his first 23 games with Florida, Tkachuk leads the team in assists (22), points (34), even-strength points (23), power-play points (11), multi-point games (12) and shots on goal (98). He also paces Florida with 18 road points (7-11-18) over 13 games away from FLA Live Arena this season. It took him just 22 games to reach the 30-point mark, the fewest games required to achieve 30 points with the team in franchise history. The 24-year-old posted a point in five straight games (4-6-10) from Nov. 15-23, his second point streak of five games this season. His two points (1-1-2) Nov. 23 vs. BOS represented his 100th career multi-point game. Tkachuk led Florida with a plus-four rating Nov. 15 vs. WSH, the second time this season he has posted such a rating. His first assist in the game marked his 400th NHL point. Per NHL stats, Tkachuk was the second player from the NHL Draft to reach the mark, joining fellow American Auston Matthews (266-206—472 in 423 GP). He required the fourth-fewest games to reach 400 points among active American-born NHLers.

EK’S GON’ GIVE IT TO YA
Aaron Ekblad logged an assist, one blocked shot and a game-high 27:17 TOI Dec. 3 at SEA to tie Keith Yandle for second-most assists by a Florida blueliner and match Dmitry Kulikov (610) for most blocked shots in franchise history since the stat began being tracked by the NHL in 2005-06. He logged his 200th NHL assist Nov. 29 at CGY to cap his point streak at five games (3-4-7 from Nov. 20-29), tied for the longest by a Panthers skater this season. He was the third blueliner to reach 200 assists with Florida. Ekblad notched his 199th career assist Nov. 28 at EDM for his 300th NHL point (101-198-299). He was the first Panthers defenseman to reach the mark with Florida and the first blueliner from the 2014 draft class to post 300 points. He scored his 100th career goal Nov. 23 vs. BOS and produced a season-high three points (1-2-3). He is the first defenseman in franchise history to reach 100 goals. Ekblad scored his 100th NHL goal in his 563rd game, and per NHL stats only Erik Karlsson (477 GP) hit the mark in fewer games among all active defensemen. The Windsor, Ontario native is six games shy of surpassing Robert Svehla (573) for most games played by a defenseman in club history.

Most Assists by Defensemen in Franchise History

  1. Robert Svehla 229
    T-2. Keith Yandle 201
    T-2. Aaron Ekblad 201

BENNY AND THE CATS
Forward Sam Bennett matched his career high with three assists Dec. 3 at SEA, and he logged his second multi-goal game of the season (2-0-2) Dec. 1 at VAN. He has amassed 16 points (6-10-16) over his past 13 contests. He also produced three assists while skating in his 500th NHL game Nov. 17 vs. DAL. Bennett scored two goals (2-0-2) Nov. 12 vs. Edmonton, which extended his goal/point streak to three games (4-1-5). His five third-period tallies are tied for the team lead with Matthew Tkachuk. He has registered eight multi-point games this season, tied with Carter Verhaeghe for second-most on the team. The Holland Landing, Ontario native’s 77 shots on goal are also tied for second-most on the team with Verhaeghe and his 61 hits lead Florida forwards.

MR. CARTER
Forward Carter Verhaeghe tallied his team-leading fifth multi-goal game tonight at SEA. His goals came :26 seconds apart, tied for the third-fastest two goals scored by one player in franchise history. He paces Florida in goals (14) and even-strength goals (11) and he has produced 22 points (14-8-22) over 25 games in 2022-23, which ranks second on the team. He posted a point in four straight games from Nov. 3-9 (4-3-7). Over his past 17 games, Verhaeghe has amassed 11 goals and 17 points (11-6-17). The Toronto, Ontario native’s eight total multi-point games and 17 even-strength points each rank tied for second-most on Florida with Sam Bennett.

‘HART OF GOLD
Forward Sam Reinhart produced at least one point in five consecutive games (2-5-7) from Nov. 23-Dec. 1, tied for the longest point streak on Florida this season. He scored a power-play goal in three consecutive games from Nov. 15-19, behind only Anthony Duclair and Evgenii Dadonov (4 games each) for the longest PPG streak in franchise history. Reinhart’s five power-play tallies are the most on Florida this season, and he has logged seven power-play points. He recorded his first two goals of the season Nov. 6 at ANA and led Florida with seven shots on goal in the game. He has produced 13 points (7-6-13) over his past 14 games. The West Vancouver, B.C. native scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout against James Reimer Nov. 3 at SJS.

MONTOUR OF DUTY
Brandon Montour has produced 21 points (5-16-21) through his first 23 games of 2022-23. With his assist Nov. 28 at EDM, he surpassed Aaron Ekblad (22 GP, 2021-22) for the fewest games to reach the 20-point mark in a season among Panthers blueliners in club history. Montour has notched an assist in six of his past 10 games (0-6-6), and he has amassed 13 points (1-12-13) over his past 13 games. The Brantford, Ontario native leads Florida blueliners in assists and points. Montour’s seven points from Nov. 6-9 tied Bryan McCabe (1-6-7, March 3-6, 2010) for the most points in a two-game span by a Panthers defenseman in club history. He matched his career high with four points (1-3-4) Nov. 6 at ANA, also tying the franchise record for single-game points by a defenseman. He became the eighth blueliner in club history to post four points in a regular season game, and he skated a career-high 30:41 total time on ice Nov. 3 at SJS.

JUST THE TWO OF GUS
Defenseman Gustav Forsling has scored a goal in each of his past two games, producing three points (2-1-3) over his past three contests. He registered his 10th career multi-assist game (0-2-2) Nov. 26 vs. STL. All 10 of his multi-assist performances have come with Florida. Forsling has amassed 18 points (4-14-18) over 25 games in 2022-23, including 14 even-strength points which are the most among Panthers defensemen. Forsling notched an assist in five straight games (0-6-6) from Nov. 12-20, the longest assist/point streak of his career. He also posted a four-game assist/point streak earlier this season (1-4-5, 4GP Oct. 15-21). He logged a career-high seven shots on goal Nov. 1 at ARI. His 75 total shots this season are the most among Panthers blueliners.

OH WHAT A KNIGHT
Goaltender Spencer Knight has earned at least one point in each of his last six decisions (3-0-3). He has surrendered just one goal in each of his past two starts, appearing in his 50th NHL game Dec. 3 at SEA and earning his 30th NHL win Dec. 1 at VAN. His 49 games were the fewest games required to reach the 30-win mark with Florida in franchise history. Knight stopped all 40 Carolina shots he faced Nov. 9 vs. CAR to earn his third career shutout. The 21-year-old native of Darien, Conn., owns a 31-12-6 record over his first 50 NHL games.

WHAT ABOUT BOB?
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 41 shots for a .953 save percentage Nov. 15 vs. WSH. His 41 saves were his most since stopping 42 shots against Jan. 11 vs. VAN. Bobrovsky appeared in his 600th NHL game Nov. 5 at LAK, becoming the 53rd goaltender in league history to reach the mark. His 339 career wins are the most through a goaltender’s first 600 appearances in NHL history. He stopped 32 of the 33 NYI shots he faced in Florida’s season opener on Oct. 13, including all 27 at even strength and 16 in the first period. Bobrovsky tied for the league lead with a franchise-record 39 wins in 2021-22, including a club-record and league-leading 26 home wins.

SUPER STAAL BROS.
Eric and Marc Staal have combined for four assists over Florida’s past three games. The Thunder Bay, Ontario natives have combined for 2,355 total NHL games and 1,253 points.

THE LOMBERGHINI
Ryan Lomberg has produced a point in each of his past two games (1-1-2), his second point streak this season. The 27-year-old native of Richmond Hill, Ontario has produced six points (3-3-6) in 2022-23, and he ranks second among Florida forwards in hits (36).

GOTTA GO TO MO’
Nov. 15 vs. WSH marked Paul Maurice’s 1,700th game as an NHL head coach, becoming the fourth in League history to reach the mark. He earned his 783rd win as an NHL head coach Nov. 9 vs. CAR, surpassing legendary bench boss Al Arbour for sixth-most in League history. He is one of three coaches to earn at least 300 wins with two different franchises. He is 13 wins away from achieving his 800th NHL win as a head coach.

WINNIPEG JETS NOTES:

Scene Setter
The Winnipeg Jets finish a four-game homestand on Tuesday night when the Florida Panthers come to Canada Life Centre for the only time this season. The Jets improved to 2-1-0 on the homestand after a 5-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday afternoon. After Tuesday’s game, the Jets play back-to-back on the road when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday and Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

Last Game
Winnipeg Jets 5
Anaheim Ducks 2
Jets Scorers: Mäenalanen (4), Samberg (1), Barron (2), Scheifele (13), Schmidt (3)
Ducks Scorers: Silfverberg (4), Leason (2)
Jets Goaltender: Connor Hellebuyck (28 sv, 2 ga)
Ducks Goaltender: Anthony Stolarz (35 sv, 5 ga)
Jets PP: 1-for-4
Jets PK: 3-for-3
Recap: The Jets scored five unanswered goals in the second and third periods in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday afternoon. Five different Jets found the back of the net, including Dylan Samberg with his first NHL goal and Mark Scheifele with his team leading 13th goal of the season. Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had two assists. Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves for his fourth consecutive win.

Reach For the Top
The Jets are sixth in the NHL with a .674 points percentage, which also ranks first in the Central Division and third in the Western Conference… Winnipeg’s best points percentage in franchise history was in 2017-18 when the team finished at .695… The franchise has finished a season with a points percentage better than .600 four times.

Following Up
The Jets avoided losing consecutive games for just the second time this season with Sunday’s win… Winnipeg is 7-6-1 in games following a win this season and have won a season high three consecutive games on three occasions.

November to Remember
The Jets went 9-3-0 in 12 games in November for a .750 points percentage, which was fifth in the NHL during the month… Winnipeg finished 84.4% on the penalty kill last month, which ranked fifth in the league, while the power play was 11th at 27.0%… The Jets outscored their opponents 42-28 in November… Kyle Connor (7G, 10A) and Josh Morrissey (5G, 12A) led the Jets in scoring in November with 17 points in 12 games… The Jets were 6-6-2 in November last season.

Shooting Star
Josh Morrissey is fourth in the NHL among defencemen with 26 points (5G, 21A) in 23 games, which also leads the Jets in scoring… Morrissey’s 21 assists rank tied for third among NHL defencemen… He has an assist in 16 of his 23 games, including four games with multiple assists… He hasn’t gone consecutive games without a point this season, but had his five-game point streak come to an end on Friday… He had a goal and an assist last Tuesday against Colorado for his seventh multi-point game of the season, which sets a career high… Morrissey is on pace for 75 assists and 93 points this season… His career high for assists is 26, which he did 65 games during the 2019-20 season… He had a career best 12 goals and 37 points in 79 games last season… Morrissey is on pace to become the first defenceman to lead the team in scoring in franchise history… The franchise record for points by a defenceman in a season is 56, which Dustin Byfuglien did in 2013-14… Byfuglien (4 times), Toby
Enstrom (twice), and Jacob Trouba (once) are the only defencemen in franchise history to post 50 points or more in a season.

Busy Time of Year
Winnipeg’s 23 games played this season is tied for third fewest in the NHL this season and five less than the NHL-leading San Jose Sharks with 28, but that will change in December… Winnipeg plays 16 games in 30 days from Dec. 2-31… The stretch includes three back-to-backs… The Jets only consecutive days off in December are from Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas break… The Jets only played eight games in December last season due to COVID-related postponements, going 4-3-1.

PK Prowess
The Jets are a perfect 9-for-9 on the penalty kill in their past three games and haven’t allowed a power play goal against in six of their past nine contests… Winnipeg is third in the NHL this season with a penalty kill clicking at 83.9%… The last time the Jets had a penalty kill better than 82% was in 2013-14 when they finished the season at 83.2%… The franchise record for penalty kill percentage in a season is 85.2%, which occurred in Atlanta during the 2003-04 season.

Home Comforts
The Jets are 9-3-0 at Canada Life Centre to start the season and have won 13 of their past 17 home games dating back to last season… The 22 goals Winnipeg has allowed on home ice this season is tied for the second fewest in the NHL… The Jets are outscoring their opponents 3.2-1.8 at home this season and have scored at least four goals in seven of their 12 games at Canada Life Centre this season… Pierre-Luc Dubois (6G, 8A) and Kyle Connor (5G, 9A) lead the team with 14 points in 12 home games… Connor Hellebuyck has been stellar on home ice this season, going 8-2-0 with a 1.30 goals-against average, .957 save percentage and three shutouts… Winnipeg is 238-152-36 all-time at Canada Life Centre and have posted a .500 record or better at home in six consecutive seasons

On the Road
The Jets are back above .500 on the road this season at 6-4-1… Winnipeg hasn’t lost consecutive games in regulation on the road this season… Defenceman Josh Morrissey (1G, 12A) leads the Jets in scoring on the road with 13 points, while Mark Scheifele has a team leading six goals… Winnipeg’s first 15 road games are against Western Conference teams… The Jets were 16-17-8 on the road last season.

PLD
Pierre-Luc Dubois is approaching a point per game pace this season with 22 points (11G, 11A) in 23 games… He has six points (3G, 3A) during a current five-game point streak… Dubois is on pace for a career season with a career high 0.48 goals, 0.48 assists, and 0.96 points per game.

Also Streaking
Blake Wheeler (3G, 7A) and Cole Perfetti (1G, 6A) are also on five-game point streaks… Wheeler’s 10 points are the most by a Jet during a point streak this season… Josh Morrissey holds the team’s longest point streak this season of six games from Nov. 3-17.

Helle-lean Form
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is 10-3-1 in his past 14 starts while having a 2.14 goals-against average, .935 save percentage and three shutouts… He’s won four consecutive starts for the first time this season… The stretch started with a 25-save shutout against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 24… On the season, Hellebuyck is third in the NHL with a .931 save percentage… With Tuesday’s 40-save effort, he’s 4-0-1 with a 2.17 goals-against average and .949 save percentage in five games this season when facing at least 40 shots

The Rookie
Cole Perfetti is tied for second in NHL rookie scoring with 16 points (4G, 12A) in 23 games… He has 10 of his 16 points on home ice, which is also tied for second among NHL rookies… He’s also fifth among NHL rookie forwards with an average of 15:06 of ice time per game… Perfetti could become the fifth rookie in franchise history to post 50 points in a season, previously done by Dany Heatley (67 – 2001-02), Patrik Laine (64 – 2016-17), Kyle Connor (57 – 2017-18), and Ilya Kovalchuk (51 – 2001-02).

Facing Eastward
This is Winnipeg’s seventh game against an Eastern Conference opponent this season, having gone 3-3-0 so far… Five of Winnipeg’s next 10 games are against an Eastern Conference team… Pierre-Luc Dubois has a team leading eight points (4G, 4A) in six games against the Eastern Conference this season.

Goals, Goals, Goals
The Jets have scored five goals or more in four of their past five games… Since Nov. 25, Winnipeg has been the NHL’s highest scoring team with 23 goals in five games… The Jets have tallied five goals or more in six games this season.

First One
Dylan Samberg scored his first career goal on Sunday, becoming the 35th player to do so in a Jets uniform and 78th in franchise history… He joins Mikey Eyssimont as the two members of the Jets to score their first NHL goal this season… Kyle Connor drew the primary assist on Samberg’s goal, marking the fifth first career goal he’s assisted on since 2016 (Patrik Laine, Sami Niku, Logan Stanley, and Cole Perfetti).

On The Power Play
The Jets are 16-for-76 (21.1%) on the power play through the first 22 games of the season… Winnipeg is 5-for-15 (33.3%) with the extra man in the past four games, having scored a power play goal in four consecutive contests… The Jets have scored 11 of their 16 power play goals in their past 13 games, going 11-for-41 (26.8%) … Pierre-Luc Dubois (5G, 4A), Kyle Connor (2G, 7A), and Josh Morrissey (1G, 8A) lead the Jets with nine points on the power play this season.

Extra Time
The Jets are 6-1 in overtime this season… Winnipeg’s seven OT games are tied for the most in the NHL this season and the Jets are the only team with six wins in overtime… Five of Winnipeg’s six OT winners have come in the first two minutes of the extra session… Mark Scheifele holds the franchise record with 12 OT winning goals… The six wins is one better than the five overtime wins Winnipeg had last season in 12 games decided in OT… During the past three seasons, Winnipeg is 17-9 in games decided in overtime.

Goal-Games
Five of Winnipeg’s past six games have been decided by three goals or more… The Jets have notched their past three wins by at least three goals… Winnipeg’s previous four wins came by one goal… Thirteen of Winnipeg’s 23 games this season have been decided by three goals or more, with the Jets going 7-6.

Zeros
The Jets have registered three shutouts this season, which is tied for first in the NHL… Winnipeg’s first two shutouts were by 4-0 scores (Oct. 24 vs. STL and Nov. 5 vs. CHI), while Nov. 29 5-0 shutout against Colorado gives the Jets all three shutout wins by at least four goals… The Jets had five shutouts last season, which is two shy of the franchise record.

Comebackers
The Jets have come from behind in seven of their 15 wins this season… Four of the comebacks have been from one goal, while three were from two goals… Winnipeg’s three wins coming back from two goals is tied for second in the NHL… The Jets also have a pair of third period comebacks this season.

Jets vs. FLA Notes
Season Series
The Jets and Panthers play twice this season… Winnipeg visits Florida on Mar. 11.

Recent History
Winnipeg lost both games to Florida last season, but are 5-4-0 in the past nine meetings… This is the 95th meeting all-time between the Jets and Panthers franchises. It will tie the 95 games the Jets franchise has played against the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals for the most against any one opponent.

Maurice Returns
Former Jets head coach Paul Maurice returns to Winnipeg as the head coach of the Panthers… Maurice led the Jets to a 315-225-62 record during parts of nine seasons from 2013-2022.

In Winnipeg
The Jets are 7-4-1 all-time against the Panthers at Canada Life Centre, but have dropped the past two games.

Player Notes
Blake Wheeler leads the Jets in career scoring against the Panthers with 30 points (9G, 21A) in 40 games… Pierre-Luc Dubois has 10 points (3G, 7A) in 11 games against Florida during his career, including a pair of power play goals.

NHL Preview: St. Louis Blues (11-14-0) at New York Islanders (16-10-0)

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NHL Preview: St. Louis Blues (11-14-0) at New York Islanders (16-10-0)

ST. LOUIS BLUES NOTES:

CURRENT INJURIES
Scott Perunovich – Shoulder (Re-evaluated in 6 months, announced on Oct. 4)
Marco Scandella – Right Hip (Re-evaluated in 6 months, announced on Sep. 20)
Logan Brown – Upper-Body (Placed on IR on Nov. 9)
2022-23 Total Man Games Lost: 93

Recent Transactions
December
3 – Recalled forward Will Bitten from the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)
2 – Assigned forward Jake Neighbours to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)

BLUES VS. ISLANDERS
-This will be the second of 2 matchups between the Blues and Islanders this season
-The Blues lost to Islanders in the first matchup of the season, 2-5 on Nov. 3 in St. Louis
-The Blues are 2-2-2 in their last 6 games against the Islanders
-The Blues are 1-1-2 in their last 4 trips to visit the Islanders
-The Blues are also 3-2-3 in their last 8 away games against the Islanders
-The Blues are 2-2-0 this season in the 2nd game of back-to-back sets

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
12/8 – vs. Winnipeg
12/11 – vs. Colorado
12/12 – vs. Nashville
12/15 – at Edmonton
12/16 – at Calgary

FAST STARTS ARE KEY FOR BLUES
-The Blues are 6-2-0 this season when leading after the first period and are 7-1-0 when leading after 2 periods

-The Blues are also 9-4-0 this season when scoring first

-Their 9 wins when scoring first share 11th in the NHL (1. Vegas, 15)

DEFENSEMEN CONTRIBUTING OFFENSE FOR BLUES
-The Blues defensemen have accounted for 15.3% of the Blues’ goals this season

-The Blues are 7-1-0 this season when a defenseman scores

-The Blues’ defense has contributed 5 power play goals this season, which shares the most in the NHL with Nashville and Florida

-They have also contributed 4 game-winning goals, which shares 3rd in the NHL (1. Boston/Columbus, 5)

-Torey Krug leads Blues d-men with 5 goals, which also shares 10th in the NHL among all defensemen (1. Karlsson, 11)

-Torey Krug’s 4 power play goals share the lead on the Blues (Buchnevich/Kyrou) and share 1st in the NHL among all defensemen with Dahlin, Makar, & Josi

-Justin Faulk’s 2 game-winning goals share the 4th most among all defensemen in the NHL (1. Fox/Karlsson/Morrissey, 3)

BLUES CONSISTENT UNDER ARMSTRONG
-Since Doug Armstrong took over the reigns as the Blues General Manager in 2010-11, the Blues have posted a 532-307-99 record

-Their 532 wins since then rank 5th in the NHL (1. PIT, 555)

-The Blues have made the postseason 10 out of the 12 seasons since Armstrong became GM, 1 of 5 teams in the NHL to clinch 10 or more playoff berths since 2010-11 (PIT, 12/WSH, 11/BOS & NSH, 10)

-Armstrong is also just 1 of 2 GMs to clinch 10 or more playoff berths since 2010-11 (David Poile, 10) -Since 2010-11, the Blues rank 8th with 2.91 goals per game (1. VGK, 3.21) and rank 3rd in the NHL with 2.59 goals against per game (1. BOS, 2.45)

-The Blues also have the 3rd best penalty kill (82.7%) under Armstrong (1. BOS, 83.3%), and have the 5th best power play (20.8%) in the league (1. WSH, 21.5%)

BINNINGTON CHASING BLUES HISTORY
-Jordan Binnington, who has 99 career wins in 182 GP, will become the 6th goaltender in franchise history to reach 100 wins as a Blue with his next win (Liut/Allen/Joseph/Fuhr/Elliott)

-Binnington is on pace to become the 3rd fastest goaltender to reach 100 wins with the Blues

-Binnington also shares 7th on the Blues all-time franchise list with 11 shutouts, just 1 of 8 goaltenders in franchise history to record at least 11 shutouts

-Since Nov. 10, Binnington has 6 wins, which shares 1st in the NHL (Saros, Jarry, Thompson, Vasilevskiy)

Fastest to 100 career wins with the Blues:

  1. Brian Elliott – 175 GP
  2. Jake Allen – 176 GP
  3. Curtis Joseph – 209 GP

BLUES STAY STRONG UNDER BERUBE
-Since taking over on Nov. 18, 2018, Berube has led the Blues to a 167-94-36 record (370 points)

-The Blues 370 points since Nov. 21, 2018 (Berube’s first game), rank 10th in the NHL (1. TBL, 407), while their 167 wins also rank 10th (1. TBL, 193)

-Their 3.23 goals per game share 7th in the NHL under Berube (1. TBL, 3.54)

-The Blues have posted a mark of 2.87 goals against per game under Berube, which ranks 10th in the NHL (1. BOS, 2.50)

-The Blues also have the 3rd best power play in the NHL at 23.9% since Berube became head coach (1.EDM, 26.7%)

-Berube is 3 games shy of becoming just the 4th Head Coach in franchise history to coach 300 games with the club (Quenneville – 593 / Hitchcock – 413 / B. Sutter – 320)

-Last season on Dec. 29 vs. EDM, Berube became the 7th different coach in NHL history to win 200 games and play in at least 1,000 career games

Wins as Coach / Games Played
Craig Berube – 242 / 1,054
Randy Carlyle – 475 / 1,055
Bob Pulford – 363 / 1,079
Craig MacTavish – 301 / 1,093
Red Kelly – 278 / 1,316
Brent Sutter – 215 / 1,111
Larry Robinson – 209 / 1,384

BUCHNEVICH STEPPING UP FOR BLUES
-Pavel Buchnevich ranks 2nd on the Blues with 9 goals (1. Kyrou, 10) and ranks 3rd with 20 points (1. Thomas, 22)

-Buchnevich has a 3-game point streak (3g, 1a), scoring a goal in each game

-Buchnevich also has 18 points in his last 14 games (8g, 10a), including 5 multi-point games in that span, after posting just 2 points (1g, 1a) in his first 6 games of the season

-Buchnevich has recorded at least 1 point in 11 of his last 14 games

-Since Nov. 10, Buchnevich shares 3rd in the NHL with 18 points (8g, 10a) (1. Robertson, 22), and shares 7th in the NHL with 8 goals (1. Robertson, 14)

-Buchnevich shares 1st on the Blues this season with 4 power play goals (Krug/Kyrou)

-Buchnevich recorded 4 points (2g, 2a) on Nov. 19 vs. Anaheim, the 2nd 4-point game of his career (also: Mar. 17, 2021 w/ NYR: 2g, 2a vs. PHI)

-Buchnevich set career-highs with 30 goals, 46 assists, and 76 points last season

THE TARASENK-SHOW
-Vladimir Tarasenko has a 3-game point streak (2g, 2a)

-He also has 6 points in his last 5 games (3g, 3a), including 2 multi-point games

-Tarasenko shares 2nd on the Blues with 12 assists (1. Thomas, 18) and ranks 4th on the Blues with 19 points (1. Thomas, 22)

-He also shares 1st on the Blues with 14 even-strength points (Thomas & Schenn) (7g, 7a)

-On Thursday vs. Carolina, Tarasenko recorded the 283rd and 284th assists of his career, moving him past Garry Unger for 8th on the Blues all-time franchise list (7. Demitra, 289)

-Tarasenko also ranks 5th on the Blues all-time franchise list in goals (259) and points (543)

BRAYDEN IS SCHENN-SATIONAL
-Brayden Schenn ranks 5th on the Blues with 18 points this season (6g, 12a) (1. Thomas, 22)

-He also shares 2nd on the Blues with 12 assists (1. Thomas, 18)

-Schenn recorded 10 points in the first 10 games of the season, matching the 2nd best start of his career in the first 10 games of the season (10 points (6g, 4a) in 2020-21 in first 10 games / 11 points, (8g, 3a) in 2019-20 in first 10 games)

-Schenn has 24 power play goals since the start of the 2019-20 season, which ranks 2nd among all Blues in that span (1. Perron, 26)

-Schenn dressed in his 800th career NHL game on Saturday at Pittsburgh

KYROU FINDING HIS SCORING TOUCH
-Jordan Kyrou scored twice, including his first career overtime winner, on Nov. 26 at Florida

-Kyrou posted a career-long 8-game point streak (5g, 8a), from Nov. 14-26, including a career-long 6 game assist streak from Nov. 16-25 (2g, 8a)

-Nov. 26 at Florida was also Kyrou’s 10th career multi-goal game, which is the 3rd most among all Blues since his debut in 2018-19 (Perron – 14 / Tarasenko – 13)

-Kyrou leads the Blues with 10 goals and shares 1st on the team with 3 power play goals (Buchnevich/Krug)

-Kyrou also shares 1st on the Blues with 8 power play points (1. Buchnevich/Thomas)

-Since Nov. 10, Kyrou shares 6th in the NHL with 17 points (7g, 10a) (1. Robertson, 22)

-Kyrou now has 18 points (7g, 11a) in his last 15 games after recording just 3 points (3g) in his first 9 games of the season

THOMAS SETTING THE PACE
-Robert Thomas leads the Blues with 18 assists and 22 points this season

-Thomas has a 3-game point streak (3a)

-In his last 13 games, Thomas has recorded 15 points (2g, 13a), recording at least 1 point in 10 of those 13 games

-Thomas has also recorded 4 multi-point games in his last 13 games

-He also leads the Blues with 7 power play assists and shares 1st on the Blues with 8 power play points (Buchnevich/Kyrou)

-Since Nov. 10, Thomas ranks 3rd in the NHL with 13 assists (1. Karlsson/Gaudreau, 14)

-Since Nov. 10, Thomas shares 3rd in the NHL with 7 power play assists (1. Dahlin/Q. Hughes, 8) and shares 12th in the NHL with 7 power play points (1. Kucherov, 11)

THE CAPTAIN IS COMING ALIVE
-Ryan O’Reilly has 4 points in his last 5 games (3g, 1a)

-O’Reilly has recorded 11 points (7g, 4a) in his last 15 games after just recording 1 point (1g) in his first 10 games of the season

-O’Reilly scored the Blues’ first shorthanded goal of the season on Nov. 16 at Chicago, the 11th of his career

-Nov. 12 at Vegas was O’Reilly’s 300th game as a Blue

NEW YORK ISLANDERS NOTES:

LAST GAME
DATE NYI RESULT SCORE NYI SCORERS IN GOAL
Sun., Dec. 4, 2022 Win NYI 3 vs. CHI 0 Martin, Parise,
Nelson
Varlamov (21/21)
Islanders forward Matt Martin opened the score in the second frame, then Zach Parise and Brock Nelson added two goals to help the New York Islanders defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-0, Sunday night at UBS Arena. Islanders netminder Semyon Varlamov turned away all 21 shots he faced to earn his first shutout of the season and 37th of his career.

TONIGHT’S MATCHUP
Tonight, the New York Islanders host the St. Louis Blues in the second and final matchup between the two clubs this season. These teams last met just over one month ago, on November 3, when Noah Dobson, Anders Lee and Brock Nelson each recorded multi-point games in a 5-2 win in St. Louis. The Islanders last hosted the Blues on March 5 of last season, a 2-1 Islander victory. The Islanders face their third straight Central Division opponent tonight. They look to improve upon their 8-4- 0 record against Western Conference teams this season, and earn their tenth home ice victory of 2022-23.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Dec. 4 Robin Salo has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
Dec. 3 Cole Bardreau has been assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
Dec. 1 Kyle Palmieri is being placed on IR (retroactive to 11/21/22), Cal Clutterbuck is day-to-day with an upper body injury, Cole Bardreau and Hudson Fasching have been recalled from loan (Bridgeport).
Nov. 29 Josh Bailey is day to day with an upper body injury.
Nov. 28 Robin Salo has been recalled from loan (Bridgeport).
Nov. 27 Robin Salo has been loaned to Bridgeport.

INJURIES GAMES MISSED

12 Josh Bailey Nov. 29 at PHI

15 Cal Clutterbuck Oct. 13 vs. FLA , Nov. 8 at NYR, Dec. 2 vs. NSH –

21 Kyle Palmieri Nov. 23 vs. EDM –

25 Sebastian Aho Oct. 13 vs. FLA – Oct. 20 vs. NJD

26 Oliver Wahlstrom Oct. 13 vs. FLA

Man Games Lost: 16

RECENT RESULTS
Sunday, Dec. 4 vs. Chicago W (3-0)
Friday, Dec. 2 vs. Nashville L (4-1)
Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Philadelphia L (3-1)
Saturday, Nov. 26 vs. Philadelphia W (5-2)

SEASON SERIES
Nov. 3, 2022 Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO) MSG W (5-2)
Dec. 6, 2022 UBS Arena (Belmont Park, NY) MSG

UPCOMING GAMES
Dec. 9 at New Jersey Prudential Center (Newark, NJ) 7:00pm
Dec. 10 vs. Carolina UBS Arena (Belmont Park, NY) 7:30pm
Dec. 13 at Boston TD Garden (Boston, MA) 7:00pm
Dec. 16 at Arizona Mullett Arena (Tempe, AZ) 9:30pm
Dec. 17 at Vegas T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV) 10:00pm

LAST FIVE MEETINGS VS. ST. LOUIS
Nov. 3, 2022 Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO) Win (5-2)
Apr. 9, 2022 Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO) Loss (6-1)
Mar. 3, 2022 UBS Arena (Belmont Park, NY) Win (2-1)
February 27, 2020 Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO) OT Loss (3-2)
October 14, 2019 Nassau Coliseum (Uniondale, NY) OT Win (3-2)

vs. THE BLUES:
2022-23 1-0-0
Last 5 meetings 3-1-1
Franchise History 57-37-20-6
NYI Home 32-14-11-4
NYI Away 25-23-9-2

STORYLINES
SOGs
The Islanders have recorded 40 or more shots on goal in two straight games for the first time since March 2018. They registered 40 shots on goal in their 3-0 victory vs. the Blackhawks on Sunday night. Friday night vs. Nashville, the Islanders registered 49 shots on goal in their 4-1 loss. It is the most they have recorded in a single game since March 11, 2020, in Vancouver, a game that went to the shootout. In regulation, the Islanders have not recorded that many shots on goal since October 25, 2008. Nine of the Islanders’ season-high 49 shots on goal were taken by Mathew Barzal, who matched a career-high. Entering tonight’s game, defenseman Noah Dobson leads the team in shots on goal and is tied for fifth amongst NHL defensemen with 80 (Trouba). Brock Nelson is second on the Islanders, with 78.

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Islanders forward Brock Nelson scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday night, to help the Islanders defeat the Blackhawks at home. Nelson leads the Islanders with 12 goals so far this season. He has scored points in his last five straight games, the second Islander to record a point streak of five or more games this season (Barzal, 7). Nelson also leads the Islanders with four game-winning goals this season, one of just five NHLers to record four GWGs this season (L. Draisaitl, J. Robertson, A. Tuch, T. Hall). Since his first goal of the season on October 28, the Islanders are 10-0-0 when Nelson scores a goal.

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Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier tallied an assist in Sunday night’s game vs. Chicago, his 200th career NHL point. He is the 15th player from his 2015 NHL Draft class to reach the milestone, including teammate Mathew Barzal. Beauvillier is one of nine Islanders with 200 or more career points. He enters tonight’s game one goal away from his career 100th.

VARLAMOV
Islanders netminder Semyon Varlamov tallied his sixth win of the season on Sunday and his 12th shutout as an Islander when he turned away all 21 shots he faced vs. Chicago. It was his first shutout since April 1 (at NY Rangers) and the 37th of his NHL career. Varlamov’s 37 career shutouts are tied with Sergei Bobrovsky for tenth-most amongst active NHL netminders. The 21-save showing earned the Islanders their third shutout of the 2022-23 campaign, becoming just the third NHL club to record three shutouts so far this season (Detroit, Winnipeg).

AGAINST THE BLUES
The Islanders enter tonight’s game with a 9-2-2 record against St. Louis, dating back to the 2015-16 season. On home ice, the Islanders are 5-0-1 through their last six matchups. Tonight’s game will be the Islanders’ second time hosting St. Louis in franchise history. The last time the Blues visited UBS Arena was a matinee game on March 5, 2022, a 2-1 Islander win. Brock Nelson and Oliver Wahlstrom scored in the win. The Islanders enter tonight’s game with a 4-4-0 record against Central Division opponents and and 8-4-0 record against Western Conference teams. The Islanders and Blues last met on November 3, when the Islanders earned a 5-2 win at Enterprise Center. Ten Islanders found the scoresheet. Anders Lee, who has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists in 14 career games against the Blues, tallied a goal and an assist in the victory.

THIRD PERIODS
14 Islander victories in the 2022-23 campaign have included at least one third period goal. The Islanders have outscored opponents 36-28 in the third period through 26 games this season. Their victory on Sunday was only the second time this season the Islanders have won a game without finding the back of the net in the third. However, they score three times in the second frame, the fifth time this season they have recorded at least three goals in the second frame. They scored a season-high four goals in the second period on November 3, the last time they faced St. Louis.

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Islanders forward Matt Martin scored his third goal of the season and the eventual game-winning goal. It was his 14th career game-winning tally and his first since December 29, 2019. With his third goal of the season, Martin ties his goals total from the 2021-22 campaign. Last year, the Windsor, ON native did not score his third goal of the season until Islander game #77. Martin leads the Islanders with 86 hits through 26 games so far this season, eighth-most in the league.

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Islanders forward Zach Parise scored his eighth goal of the season on Sunday. Parise is second on the Islanders in goals and leads active Islanders in points against St. Louis. He enters tonight’s matchup with 22 points (10g, 22a) in 43 career games against the Blues.

ISLANDERS DEBUT
On December 1, Islanders announced that forward Hudson Fasching was recalled from loan (AHL Bridgeport). Fasching, 27, made his Islander debut on Devember 4, vs. Chicago, recording 13:04 TOI and a plus-one rating. Fasching has recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in 39 career NHL games. He served as captain of the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) during the 2021-22 season, before signing with the Islanders as a free agent on August 23, 2022. This season with Bridgeport (AHL), the Milwaukee, WI native has tallied 10 points (seven goals, three assists) in eighteen games.

PENALTY KILL
The Islanders enter tonight’s game 81.5% on the penalty kill through 26 games this season. They have allowed 15 power play goals this year. Just three teams have allowed fewer (Boston, San Jose, Winnipeg). Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield has recorded 89:34 shorthanded TOI this season, leading the Islanders and fourth-most amongst all NHLers (Lindell, Hakanpaa, Savard). Mayfield is a +6 through 26 games this season. Adam Pelech has skated 76:04 shorthanded TOI, and enters tonight’s game as the Islanders plus-minus leader (+13).

GOALS AGAINST
Entering tonight’s game, the Islanders have a team goals-against average of 2.54 through 26 games. It is tied with Toronto for third-lowest in the league, and is second-lowest in the Metropolitan Division behind New Jersey. Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin has a save percentage of .932 through 18 games this season, second-most amongst goalies with at least ten appearances so far this season. On November 28, the NHL announced that Ilya Sorokin was selected as the the Third Star of the Week ending in November 27. In his last five starts (since November 21), Sorokin has made 152 saves on 160 shots, and has posted a .950 save percentage. Sorokin’s next win will be the 50th of his career.

OPENING THE SCORE
The Islanders have opened the score in each of their last five victories, including Sunday night vs. Chicago. This season, the Islanders are 11-2-0 when scoring the first goal. They are 5-8-0 when they allow the first goal.

NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings (13-10-4) at Ottawa Senators (10-13-1)

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NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings (13-10-4) at Ottawa Senators (10-13-1)

LOS ANGELES KINGS NOTES:

DEC. 6 vs. OTTAWA SENATORS – 7:00 PM ET (4:00 p.m. PT) // Venue: Canadian Tire Centre // TV: Bally Sports West // Radio: iHeartRadio
-The LA Kings visit the Ottawa Senators for the second, and final, meeting between the clubs this season (3-2 OTL, Nov. 29).
-The Kings look to split the season series with the Senators.
-Tonight’s game marks the first game of the Kings’ six-game road trip (Dec. 8, TOR; Dec. 10, MTL; Dec. 11, CBJ; Dec. 13, BUF; Dec. 15, BOS).

WARM-UPS
1) Viktor Arvidsson is riding a four-game point streak (4-1=5) against the Senators dating back to Feb. 19, 2018 with Nashville.

2) LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar has 17 points (5-12=17) in 22 career games against the Senators, the most points versus Ottawa by any skater in Kings history.

3) Tonight’s game marks the 400th for Rob Blake as General Manager of the LA Kings.

4) Drew Doughty sits one point shy of tying Jeff Brown (584) for the 48th-most points by a defenseman in league history.

5) The Kings are 5-0-1 against Atlantic Division opponents this season. Vegas (8-0-1) is the only other team in the league without a regular loss against the Atlantic Division.

VS. OTTAWA ALL-TIME:
All-Time Record: 25-13-2-2
Home: 16-4-1-1
Away: 9-9-1-1
OT: 4-2 (2 ties)
Shootout: 1-0
2021-22: 2-0-0
2022-23: 0-0-1

Franchise Leaders vs. OTTAWA:
Anze Kopitar* – 22 GP, 17 PTS (5-12=17)
Luc Robitaille – 11 GP, 16 PTS (8-8=16)
Wayne Gretzky – 6 GP, 14 PTS (2-12=14)
Jeff Carter – 11 GP, 12 PTS (5-7=12)
Rob Blake – 12 GP, 11 PTS (6-5=11)
Drew Doughty* – 19 GP, 11 PTS (2-9=11)
*-denotes active roster player

LAST MEETING vs. OTTAWA: Nov. 27, 2022 – LAK 2 vs. OTT 3 OT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
LAK Goals: Kaliyev (7, 8)
OTT Goals: Tkachuk (9), DeBrincat (6), Giroux (9, OT)
Goalies: LAK: Quick (OTL, 36 saves, 39 shots) OTT: Talbot (W, 25 saves, 27 shots)
LAK PP: 2-for-2
LAK PK: 1-for-2

THE NEXT THREE:
Thurs., Dec. 8 | at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
o The Kings have won three of their last four games against the Maple Leafs dating back to March 5, 2020.

Sat., Dec. 10 | at Montreal Canadiens | 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
o Phillip Danault returns to Montreal for the second time since with the LA Kings on July 28, 2021.

Sun., Dec. 11 | at Columbus Blue Jackets | 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT) | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
o The Kings swept the season series against Columbus last year, outscoring the Blue Jackets 6-4.

INJURY & MGL REPORT
Player, Games Missed, Date(s), Status
F Alex Iafallo, 23 games, Oct. 18 – Pres. (lower-body)
F Brendan Lemieux, 10 games, Nov. 14 – Pres. (lower-body)
F Quinton Byfield, 6 games, Oct. 27 – Nov. 5 (illness)
F Viktor Arvidsson, 2 games, Oct. 13 (illness); Oct. 25 (illness)
D Sean Durzi, 2 games, Nov. 19 – Nov. 22. (lower-body)
F Gabriel Vilardi, 1 game, Nov. 27 (lower-body)
2022-23 Total Regular-Season Man-Games Lost: 44

RECENT TRANSACTIONS (as of 12/6/22)
Dec. 1 – Cal Petersen (G) cleared waivers and loaned to Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 1 – Tobias Bjornfot (D) and Samuel Fagemo (F) recalled from Ontario (AHL), Rasmus Kupari (F) and Jordan Spence (D) loaned to Ontario.
Dec. 1 – Tyler Madden (F) recalled from Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 2 – Tyler Madden (F) loaned to Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 3 – Aidan Dudas (F) recalled form Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 4 – Aidan Dudas (F) loaned to Ontario (AHL).

LA KINGS TEAM NOTES:
THE MAN ADVANTAGE
The Kings have found success on the man advantage as of late, scoring in nine of their last 17 power-play opportunities (52.9%). The team has scored at least one power-play goal in each of their last six games and at least two goals on the man-advantage in three of those six games (Dec. 1; Nov. 29; Nov. 27). Over the last three and a half weeks, dating back to Nov.12, the Kings’ power play unit has built up a successful percentage of 42.9%, which sits atop the league during that time while the Senators rank fifth:

Best PP% in the league since Nov. 12
Team GP PP%
LA Kings 11 42.9.%
Tampa Bay Lightning 10 41.7%
Boston Bruins 10 35.7%
Florida Panthers 11 32.4%
Ottawa Senators 11 21.0%

KING ARTHUR
A big contributor to the team’s recent power-play success has been Arthur Kaliyev, who enters tonight with three power-play goals in his last five games. Kaliyev scored his team-leading seventh power-play goal Saturday night against Carolina to establish a new career-high, surpassing his total of six set last season through 80 games. Kaliyev sits three behind Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl (10) for the lead league. Since his NHL debut on Feb. 2, 2021, no Kings skater has scored more on the man advantage than Kaliyev (12):

Most PPGs by Kings skaters since Feb. 2, 2021
Player PPGs
Arthur Kaliyev 13
Adrian Kempe 10
Anze Kopitar 10
Drew Doughty 9
Gabriel Vilardi 8
Last season, Kaliyev placed second in power-play goals among all rookies behind his draft classmate, Anaheim’s Trevor Zegras (9). Kaliyev is tied with New Jersey’s Jack Hughes (13) for most power-play goals among members of the 2019 NHL Draft class:

Most PPGs among 2019 NHL Draftees
Player GP PPGs
Arthur Kaliyev (LAK) 107 13
Jack Hughes (NJD) 191 13
Trevor Zegras (ANA) 125 11
Cole Caufield (MTL) 102 8
Matt Boldy (MIN) 71 6

CLIMBING THE RANKS BEHIND THE BENCH
LA Kings Head Coach Todd McLellan currently holds a record of 541-382-118 (.576%) over the course of 1,041 games as a head coach in the NHL. In 235 games behind the Kings bench, McLellan has accumulated a coaching record of 107-100-28. With one more win, McLellan can take sole possession of seventh place on the Kings’ all-time wins list by a head coach and tie Billy Reay for the 24th-most wins by an NHL head coach in league history:

Most wins by a Head Coach in LA Kings history
Ranks Coach Games Coaches Wins

1 Darry Sutter 425 225

2 Andy Murray 480 215

3 Bob Pulford 396 178

4 Terry Murray 275 139

5 Larry Robinson 328 122

6 Tom Webster 240 115

T-7 Todd McLellan 235 107

T-7 Bob Berry 240 107

Most wins by a Head Coach in league history
Ranks Coach Games Coaches Wins

20 Jacques Lemaire 1,262 617

21 Jacques Martin 1,294 613

22 Bruce Boudreau* 1,067 610

23 Marc Crawford 1,169 556

24 Billy Reay 1,102 542

25 Todd McLellan* 1,041 541

*-denotes actively serving as head coach in NHL

WE’RE GOING STREAKIN’
Defenseman Sean Durzi is currently riding a career-long five-game assist and point streak (1-6=7), which stands as the longest active point streak in the league among defensemen and tied for the longest active assist streak among all skaters:

Longest active point streaks among defensemen
Player Streak Points
Sean Durzi (LAK) 5 games 7 (1-6=7)
Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) 4 games 6 (0-6=6)
Travis Sanheim (PHI) 4 games 5 (2-3=5)
Gustav Forsling (FLA) 3 games 3 (2-1=3)
Roman Jose (NSH) 3 games 4 (2-2=4)
12 Players 2 games n/a

Longest active assist streaks among all skaters
Player Streak Points
Sean Durzi (LAK) 5 games 7 (1-6=7)
Blake Wheeler (WPG) 5 games 10 (3-7=10)
Michael Bunting (TOR) 5 games 6 (0-6=6)
Matias Maccelli (ARI) 5 games 7 (1-6=7)
Five Players 4 games n/a

Durzi’s previous longest point streak was three games (1-3=4) that began in his NHL debut on Nov. 24 vs. Toronto, where he scored a goal and assist to become the third Kings defenseman in franchise history to score a goal in their NHL debut joining Jean Potvin (1970) and John English (1988).

WELCOME TO THE SHOW, KID
LA Kings rookie forward Samuel Fagemo scored his first career NHL goal on Saturday night against the Hurricanes in his second game of the season and sixth of his career. Fagemo scored his goal two days following his season debut with the Kings where he recorded his first career assist on Carl Grundstrom’s second period goal last Thursday versus Arizona. Fagemo become the 41st different player from the 2019 NHL Draft class to record their first career NHL goal and the sixth Swedish-born player from his class, joining fellow teammate, Tobias Bjornfot (22nd-overall, LAK), along with Nils Hoglander (40th-overall, VAN), Elmer Soderblom (159th-overall, DET), Victor Soderstrom (11th-overall, ARI) and Phillip Broberg (8th-overall, EDM). Prior to his recall to the Kings on Dec. 1, Fagemo skated in 15 games with the Reign this season, earning eight points (6-2=8) to lead the club in goals (6) and power-play goals (4) while also ranking fifth in points (8). Last season, Fagemo appeared in four contests with the Kings, including his NHL debut on Jan. 13 against Pittsburgh. Selected by the Kings 50th overall in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, the Goteborg, Sweden native has registered 70 points (43-27=70) with a plus-9 rating and 44 PIM in 110 career AHL games with Ontario.

YOUNG GUN
Gabriel Vilardi leads all Kings skaters with 13 goals on the season. In 26 games played, Vilardi has recorded 19 points (13-6=19), which is tied for third-most on the team with Viktor Arvidsson (5-14=19). Among skaters 23 years of age or younger, Vilardi’s goal total sits tied for fourth:

Most goals among players 23 years or younger
Player GP Goals
Jason Robertson (DAL) 25 23
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) 25 15
Nick Suzuki (MTL) 25 14
Gabriel Vilardi (LAK) 26 13
Jack Hughes (NJD) 23 13
Cole Caufield (MTL) 24 13
With one more point, Vilardi can eclipse the 20-point mark for the second time in his career (23 PTS, 10-13=23 in 2020-21).

EVEN-STRENGTH MACHINE
Forward Kevin Fiala notched his team-leading eighth multi-point effort (1-1=2) of the season last Thursday against the Coyotes to extend his season point total to 28 points (8-20=28), which leads all Kings skaters. In doing so, Fiala eclipsed the 20-assist mark for his fourth consecutive season and sixth overall. Per NHL PR, only four skaters have recorded 20 assists in fewer games from the start of their tenure with Los Angeles: Wanye Gretzky (15 GP in 1988-89), Larry Murphy (21 GP in 1980-81), Pavol Demitra (22 GP in 2005-06) and Jozef Stumpel (25 GP in 1997-98). In 27 games this season, Fiala’s 20 assists are tied for ninth-most in the league among forwards and sits six behind Edmonton’s
Connor McDavid (26) the lead league. Of Fiala’s 28 points, 20 have come at even-strength. Since the beginning of last season, Fiala has notched 87 even-strength points, which is tied for seventh-most among all skaters in the league:

OTTAWA SENATORS NOTES:

LAST GAME: Dec. 3, 5-2 win vs. San Jose: Ottawa won their fourth game in their last five contests in taking both ends of their first back-to-back situation of the season with a 5-2 victory at Canadian Tire Centre. The team was one of three to have a positive win differential in the second game of back-to-backs last season (+2). The home side was paced by multi-point efforts from Giroux (two goals, one assist), Batherson (two assists) and Stützle (one goal, one assist) whose marker saw him record the 44th of his career to establish a new franchise mark for goals prior to the age of 21. Tkachuk and Chabot also found the back of the net for the Senators with what was the 200th career point for the Ottawa rearguard becoming the fourth defender in team history to reach the milestone while the game saw the Sharks give up at least two power-play goals in a contest for the first time this season. Hertl had both goals for San Jose. Forsberg earned the win for the Senators in making 35 saves while Kahkonen took the loss for the Sharks by way of turning aside 34 shots. Scratches: Larsson; Injuries: Bernard-Docker, Brassard, Norris, Zub; Shots: OTT – 39, SJS – 37; PP: OTT – 3-5, SJS – 1-4.

BROADCAST INFORMATION: This evening’s game against Los Angeles will be broadcast regionally on TSN5 and RDS. On the radio, the game will be available locally via TSN 1200 (English) and 94,5 Unique-FM (French).

WHAT’S NEXT: Ottawa begins a two-game road trip against Dallas on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. EST. The contest will mark the second of two regular-season meetings and the lone matchup at American Airlines Center. INJURY REPORT: D Bernard-Docker, C Norris and D Zub are on IR and will not oppose the Kings this evening. C Brassard has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury. Total man-games lost: 55.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS: Re-assigned D Larsson to Belleville (AHL) on Dec. 3.

OTTAWA vs. LOS ANGELES – History:
2022-23 (1-0-0): Nov. 27 @ Los Angeles (3-2 OT win), Dec. 6 @ Ottawa
2021-22 (0-2-0): 11/11/21 @ Ottawa (2-0 loss), 11/27/21 @ Los Angeles (4-2 loss)
Series record: Overall: 15-21-2-4; Home: 10-6-1-2; Away: 5-15-1-2
Last Ottawa win: @ Ottawa: 11/7/19 (3-2 OT); @ Los Angeles: Nov. 27 (3-2 OT)
Last Los Angeles win: @ Ottawa: 11/11/21 (2-0); @ Los Angeles: 11/27/21 (4-2)
Last OT result: Nov. 27 (3-2 OT win) @ Los Angeles
Last shootout: 10/24/17 (3-2 SO loss) @ Ottawa
Most goals, game: Scored: 6, (2x, Last: 1/16/01, 7-6 OT loss); Allowed: 8, (3/4/93, 8-6 loss); Both teams: 14, (3/4/93, 8-6 loss)
Last Game: Nov. 27, 3-2 OT win @ Los Angeles; OTT Goals: Tkachuk, DeBrincat, Giroux; LAK Goals: Kaliyev (x2); OTT Scratches: Gambrell, Thomson; OTT Injuries: Bernard-Docker, Forsberg, Norris; OTT Goalie: Talbot; LAK Goalie: Quick; OTT PP: 1-2; LAK PP: 2-2; Shots: 39-27.
Career vs. Los Angeles: Brassard leads all players in career games played (41); Giroux leads in goals (six), in assists (16) and in points (20); Giroux leads in goals (eight); Watson leads in penalty minutes (15) against Los Angeles.

SWEATER WEATHER: The Senators enter their third season of wearing a primary logo which sees the organization return to its roots with the implementation of the modified original “2D” logo. The team has earned a 65-79-12 all-time record (10-12-1 this season) while wearing its current sweater. Ottawa unveiled their Reverse Retro jersey on Oct. 20 and will wear the sweater on five occasions in 2022-23 (0-1-0 this season). The Senators hold an all-time record of 112-76-7-25 when wearing an alternate; 27-19-2-5 when wearing a red alternate, 84-56-5-19 when wearing a black alternate and 1-1-0-1 when wearing a cream alternate.

HOME ON THE RANGE: Ottawa has a record of 6-7-0 at home this season … Claude Giroux is the Senators leader with eight goals at home while Tim Stützle maintains the club lead with 11 assists at Canadian Tire Centre … Through 13 home games, Stützle leads the team with 17 points on home ice … The Senators earned a record of 15-22-4 at home through 41 home contests in 2021-22.

ROAD SCHOLARS: The Senators have a record of 4-6-1 on the road this season … Tkachuk leads with six goals on the road this season while Giroux and Tkachuk rank first with seven assists while the Senators serve as visitors … Through 11 road games this season, Tkachuk maintains the club lead with 13 points … The Senators registered an 18-20-3 record over 41 road contests in 2021-22.

FRANCHISE RECORD: Ottawa has posted an all-time record of 1,014-995-115-177 over 2,301 games … The Senators are 554-442- 60-97 through 1,153 all-time home games and 460-553-55-80 through 1,148 all-time road games.

BACK-TO-BACK GAMES: Ottawa will play back-to-back games on 12 occasions in 2022-23 and will open their second set of the season on Dec. 17 when they visit Detroit ahead of a trip to Minnesota the following afternoon … The Senators played 17 back-to-back sets last season and earned a record of 6-9-2 in the first half of contests on consecutive nights (1-0-0 this season) while posting an 8-8-1 record (1-0-0 this season) in the second half of games on consecutive days.

ON THE POWER PLAY: The Senators are 23 for 89 (25.8%) on the power-play in 2022-23 … Stützle and Tkachuk lead with four power-play goals while DeBrincat and Stützle maintain the club lead with 11 points while the team enjoys a man advantage … Ottawa has recorded multiple power-play goals five times in an individual contest in 2022-23 after having done so 11 times in 2021-22. Ottawa Senators: Media Notes

ON THE PENALTY KILL: Ottawa has overcome 71 of the 91 occasions the team has been shorthanded in 2022-23 to maintain an efficiency of 78.0% through 24 regular-season games … The team has registered one (Joseph) shorthanded marker this season after recording nine such goals in 2021-22.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES
COACH SMITH: D.J. Smith was introduced as the Senators’ 14th head coach in franchise history on 5/23/19. A native of Windsor, Ont., Smith spent the four previous NHL seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to joining the Maple Leafs (which was also the team for which he made his NHL playing debut in 1996-97), Smith guided the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals to a record of 135-53-3-13 over three campaigns which included his having been recognized as the OHL’s Coach of the Year in 2013- 14. One year later, he helped the team capture the Mastercard Memorial Cup. His 91 head coaching victories with Ottawa see him rank sixth in franchise history.

SECOND SEASON AS CAPTAIN FOR CHUCKY: Two-time NHL All-Star Brady Tkachuk was appointed the 10th captain in Senators franchise history on 11/5/21. A native of St. Louis, Tkachuk succeeded Erik Karlsson who served in the role for four seasons from 2014-15 to 2017-18. The bronze medal winner with Team U.S.A. at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship is the first American-born skater to serve as team captain. Tkachuk is assisted by full-time alternates Thomas Chabot and Claude Giroux.

200 FOR CHABBY: Thomas Chabot registered his fourth goal of the season on Saturday evening to hit the 200-point milestone for his career. With the goal coming as his third marker on the power-play, the Sainte-Marie, Que. native equaled his previous career total in goals on the man advantage in just his 19th game of the season. The tally saw him join Erik Karlsson, Wade Redden and Chris Phillips as the lone defencemen in club history to reach the mark while with the point coming in his 332nd career game he established the record for the second fastest Senators rearguard to reach 200 (Karlsson, 272). Since returning from injury on Nov. 25, Chabot has recorded six points in five games to sit tied for fourth in scoring among league rearguards from that point. Chabot sits 21st in scoring on the franchise’s all-time list and will equal Magnus Arvedsson for 20th when he registers the 210th point of his career.

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