NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – January 23, 2020
Game recaps, Auston Matthews to miss the All-Star Game, a good deed by Matt Dumba goes viral, and more in today’s NHL morning coffee headlines.
NHL.COM: The Columbus Blue Jackets picked up their sixth straight win by edging the slumping Winnipeg Jets 4-3. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and has four goals (including two game-winners) in his last two games. Teammate Pierre-Luc Dubois picked up three assists.
Mats Zuccarello and Eric Staal each had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild doubled up the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. Filip Zadina scored both Red Wings goals.
TORONTO SUN: A nagging wrist injury will sidelined Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews from the upcoming NHL All-Star Game.
OTTAWA SUN: Senators winger Brady Tkachuk is Matthews’ replacement.
TWINCITIES.COM: Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is downplaying his good deed that went viral on social media. Dumba provided roadside assistance to a family stranded on a highway following Monday’s game against the Florida Panthers.
NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA: Local police are investigating an alleged physical assault allegation against Gritty after the Flyers mascot allegedly punched a 13-year-old boy in the back during a game at Wells Fargo Arena in November.
More fuel on the BOA 😂🤣😂🤣
https://soundcloud.com/thenielsonshow/hes-a-turtle-a-matthew-tkachuk-tribute-song
Say it ain’t so, Gritty!
So, both Tkachuks will be in St. Louis for the All-Star “festivities” where their old man played 9 seasons in his long career. Nice touch.