NHL Canadian Corner – October 17, 2015

Game recaps and more in your NHL Canadian Corner.

Game recaps.

Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien celebrates his game-winning goal against the Flames.

WINNIPEG SUN/CALGARY HERALD: Dustin Byfuglien’s dramatic late goal snapped a 1-1 tie and Blake Wheeler scored into an empty net to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Byfuglien’s tally sullied what was otherwise a solid effort by Flames netminder Karri Ramo, who blamed a slip on his part for the goal. The Jets are now 4-1-0 on the season, while the Flames slip to 1-3-0.

THE GLOBE & MAIL/THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Leo Komarov scored twice and Daniel Winnik collected three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs doubled up the floundering Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3. It was the first win of the season for the Leafs, while the Jackets losing skid extends to five games.

STLTODAY.COM/THE VANCOUVER SUN: Alex Steen had a goal and an assist and Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists as the St. Louis Blues held off a late surge by the Vancouver Canucks for a 4-3 win. It was a costly victory for the Blues, as center Paul Stastny left the game in the second period after blocking a shot. Brandon Sutter had a goal and two assists in a losing cause for the Canucks.

Notable headlines.

EDMONTON JOURNAL: Oilers coach Todd McLellan knew it was going to be a difficult task turning his club around this season. Despite offseason optimism among the fan base, the club is still seeking its first win of the season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The goaltending is better and the Oilers appear to be playing better as a teams, but they’re still lacking experienced blueline skill and they’re having trouble scoring thus far.

OTTAWA SUN: Don Brennan believes the Senators are lucky to have a 3-2-0 record, noting they’ve been outshot 179-125 over that period.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: They can thank goalie Craig Anderson for their record so far. If not for him, they might still be seeking their first win of the season.

MONTREAL GAZETTE: Having signed a two-year contract extension with the Canadiens, center Tomas Plekanec said he hopes to finish his NHL career in Montreal.

4 Comments

Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 11:09 am

I was really hoping to see Uncle Leo do a Jose Bautista like stick flip after scoring the go a head goal in the third period for the big win.

Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 11:18 am

And whos ready to see Phil torch the Leafs tonight?

George on October 17, 2015 at 3:27 pm

“Don Brennan believes the Senators are lucky to have a 3-2-0 record, noting they’ve been outshot 179-125 over that period.”

If 50% of the opposition’s shots come from the perimeter goalie will take that any day. Brennan’s the resident Ottawa crepe-hanger.

Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 4:17 pm

Agreed that was my point about their game vs the Bluejackets the other night aside from the first period even tho the Jackets ended the night with nearly 40 shots the Sens looked pretty good…not that beating the Jackets is anything to write home about so far this year but still…

Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 11:09 am

I was really hoping to see Uncle Leo do a Jose Bautista like stick flip after scoring the go a head goal in the third period for the big win.
- Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 11:18 am
  
  And whos ready to see Phil torch the Leafs tonight?
George on October 17, 2015 at 3:27 pm

“Don Brennan believes the Senators are lucky to have a 3-2-0 record, noting they’ve been outshot 179-125 over that period.”

If 50% of the opposition’s shots come from the perimeter goalie will take that any day. Brennan’s the resident Ottawa crepe-hanger.
- Shticky on October 17, 2015 at 4:17 pm
  
  Agreed that was my point about their game vs the Bluejackets the other night aside from the first period even tho the Jackets ended the night with nearly 40 shots the Sens looked pretty good…not that beating the Jackets is anything to write home about so far this year but still…