NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 24, 2020
Capitals defenseman John Carlson reaches a franchise milestone, the Detroit Red Wings trade Mike Green to the Edmonton Oilers. and more in today’s NHL morning coffee headlines.
NHL.COM: The Washington Capitals snapped a four-game losing skid and regained sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division by downing the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3. Carl Hagelin scored twice while John Carlson surpassed Calle Johansson for the most points (475) by a defenseman in Capitals history. Following the game, the Capitals acquired winger Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins (80 points) sit two points behind the Capitals. Pittsburgh forward Dominik Kahun (leg injury) was a late scratch.
Two goals by Andrew Mangiapane powered the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Flames (70 points) hold the first Western Conference wild-card berth. Dylan Larkin scored twice for the Red Wings, who traded defenseman Mike Green to the Edmonton Oilers following the game for LTIR forward Kyle Brodziak and a conditional draft pick.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: An affordable move by the Oilers, bringing experienced depth to the defense corps as they push to secure a postseason berth. Green isn’t the offensive presence he once was and hasn’t had a good season with the floundering Wings, but his performance could improve with the Oilers.
The conditional pick is a fourth-rounder in the 2020 draft. If the Oilers reach the Western Conference Final and Green plays in half of the games, it becomes a third-rounder in 2021. The Wings also picked up half of Green’s $5.373-million salary-cap hit.
Speaking of the Oilers, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in his return from a quad injury as his club doubled up the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. The Oilers (73 points) moved past the Vancouver Canucks into second place in the Pacific Division.
Shea Theodore’s overtime goal lifted the Vegas Golden Knights over the Anaheim Ducks 6-5. William Karlsson tallied a hat trick for the Golden Knights, while Ducks forwards Adam Henrique and Nick Ritchie each scored two goals and collected two assists. The Golden Knights (76 points) opened a three-point lead over the Oilers for first place in the Pacific Division.
The St. Louis Blues picked up their fourth straight win by beating the Minnesota Wild 4-1. With the win, the Blues (82 points) opened a three-point lead over the Colorado Avalanche for the top spot in the Central Division and the Western Conference standings. It was also announced that both clubs will face off in Minnesota in the 2021 NHL Winter Classic at Target Field on New Year’s Day.
Anton Khudobin made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars edged the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Tyler Seguin tallied the game-winner for the Stars (78 points), who sit one point behind the Colorado Avalanche for second place in the Central Division.
Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo scored both goals in his club’s 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The win moves the Sabres (66 points) within six points of the Toronto Maple Leafs for third in the Atlantic division. With 69 points, the Jets remain one point out of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Anders Lee scored twice to lead the New York Islanders over the San Jose Sharks 4-1. The Isles (76 points) hold the first wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.
CBS SPORTS: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce could be sidelined long-term because of an upper-body injury suffered during Saturday’s win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
THE SCORE: Speaking of the Hurricanes, they intend to honor David Ayres, the emergecy goalie who backstopped them over the Leafs.
ARIZONA SPORTS: The Coyotes recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper from his AHL conditioning stint.
SPORTSNET: The Maple Leafs placed forward Dmytro Timashov on waivers.
Lots of contract news and trades are finalized and will be announced today.
There are a few players that will be traded close to the 3pm Deadline as several teams are waiting for the best possible deal.
Teams that will be most discussed today will be New Jersey, New York, LA and Toronto.
Enjoy!
All that nifty insider info and I didn’t read one thing on kovy green or bogo. Sup with that John?
I did a post about Bogo and Kovi in the 2nd Update last night before Bogo signed and before Kovi got traded.
Rangers more than Islanders.
John, Hello!
Which New York team? There are, after all, two.
Technically there are three. Buffalo ………New York red headed step child.
Or Canada South.
There are 3 don’t forget about Buffalo.
ummmm yeah, you did – but your comment on Bogo was after the fact when TB had already signed him – and the prospect of Kovalchuk going to Washington had already been bandied about in these pages a few times over the past couple of weeks … as for Schaller being shopped with some interest (BOS, MON & OTT), Ottawa can just claim him off waivers if they truly are interested
I called Kansas City to win the Super Bowl right after the game !
https://twitter.com/Dave_Stubbs/status/983445402493079552
STILL applies
Who the f is John?
Re Kovy to Caps
Not only a good add for them in talent …
Caps got bigger again…. (Even after Dillon)
Their team already huge and tall…. just increased average height and weight …. adding Kovy at 6’3” , 222 lbs
This Pens fan doesn’t like that trade 😢
Have fun with this link guys: Tankathon and see how your team will do
http://www.tankathon.com/nhl
Every time I try it Ottawa comes up 1st and 3rd 🙂