NHL Recaps: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019

12 games: what happened that matters for your fantasy team, built from the play-by-play and shift charts.

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Florida Panthers

Tampa Bay Lightning edge Florida Panthers 2–1

Tampa Bay Lightning beat Florida Panthers 2–1 at FLA. Alex Killorn (TBL) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) faced 48 shots and stopped 46 (.958), +18 against a season average of 30.1; the loss.

•Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 17:56.
•Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) faced 48 shots and stopped 46 (.958), +18 against a season average of 30.1; the loss.
•New look for TBL: Verhaeghe–Joseph–Stephens skated 5:42 together at 5v5 as the L4 trio (56.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Montreal Canadiens beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4–1

Montreal Canadiens beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4–1 at PIT. Brendan Gallagher (MTL) led the scoring with 1G 1A. New look for PIT: McCann–Simon–Kahun skated 8:35 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (42.9% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 15:39.
•Joel Armia had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 16:39.
•Shea Weber had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 21:53.

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Buffalo Sabres beat St. Louis Blues 5–2

Buffalo Sabres beat St. Louis Blues 5–2 at home. Jack Eichel (BUF) led the scoring with 2G 0A.

•Jack Eichel had two goals (2 points) on 2 shots in 19:56.
•Johan Larsson had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 16:24.
•Sam Reinhart had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 17:01.

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Nashville Predators beat San Jose Sharks 3–1

Nashville Predators beat San Jose Sharks 3–1 at home. Calle Jarnkrok (NSH) led the scoring with 1G 1A. New look for NSH: Turris–Duchene–Granlund skated 7:07 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 17:08.
•Filip Forsberg had 2 assists (2 points) on 1 shot in 15:55.
•New look for NSH: Turris–Duchene–Granlund skated 7:07 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Anaheim Ducks edge Minnesota Wild 3–2 (SO)

Anaheim Ducks beat Minnesota Wild 3–2 in a shootout at MIN. Rickard Rakell (ANA) led the scoring with 1G 0A. New look for ANA: Silfverberg–Carrick–Rakell skated 10:31 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (64.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•New look for ANA: Silfverberg–Carrick–Rakell skated 10:31 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (64.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.
•Eric Staal (MIN) played 5:15, −12:04 down on his 17:19 season average over 65 games.
•New look for MIN: Zuccarello–Zucker–Kunin skated 8:34 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (25% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Winnipeg Jets rout Detroit Red Wings 5–1

Winnipeg Jets beat Detroit Red Wings 5–1 at home. Blake Wheeler (WPG) led the scoring with 1G 1A. New look for DET: Filppula–Glendening–Zadina skated 6:53 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (55.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Andrew Copp had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 19:07.
•Blake Wheeler had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 16:23.
•New look for DET: Filppula–Glendening–Zadina skated 6:53 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (55.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Dallas Stars beat New Jersey Devils 2–0

Dallas Stars beat New Jersey Devils 2–0 at home. Joe Pavelski (DAL) led the scoring with 1G 0A. Mackenzie Blackwood (NJD) faced 35 shots and stopped 33 (.943), +4 against a season average of 30.9; the loss.

•Mackenzie Blackwood (NJD) faced 35 shots and stopped 33 (.943), +4 against a season average of 30.9; the loss.
•Mirco Mueller (NJD) played 10:43, −7:04 down on his 17:47 season average over 49 games.
•Andrej Sekera (DAL) played 14:25, −3:39 down on his 18:04 season average over 56 games.

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Carolina Hurricanes beat Edmonton Oilers 6–3

Carolina Hurricanes beat Edmonton Oilers 6–3 at EDM. Connor McDavid (EDM) led the scoring with 0G 3A. CAR won it by committee.

•Connor McDavid had 3 assists (3 points) on 1 shot in 24:35.
•Sebastian Aho had two goals (2 points) on 4 shots in 19:49.
•Zack Kassian had two goals (2 points) on 5 shots in 15:54.

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Calgary Flames beat Arizona Coyotes 5–2

Calgary Flames beat Arizona Coyotes 5–2 at ARI. Michael Frolik (CGY) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Cam Talbot (CGY) faced 48 shots and stopped 46 (.958), +18 against a season average of 30.0; the win.

•Michael Frolik had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 13:09.
•Zac Rinaldo had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 13:02.
•Cam Talbot (CGY) faced 48 shots and stopped 46 (.958), +18 against a season average of 30.0; the win.

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Toronto Maple Leafs beat Vancouver Canucks 4–1

Toronto Maple Leafs beat Vancouver Canucks 4–1 at VAN. John Tavares (TOR) led the scoring with 2G 1A. Frederik Andersen (TOR) faced 39 shots and stopped 38 (.974), +9 against a season average of 30.3; the win.

•John Tavares had two goals and an assist (3 points) on 5 shots in 21:13.
•Justin Holl had 2 assists (2 points) in 18:11.
•Mitch Marner had 2 assists (2 points) on 1 shot in 22:34.

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Vegas Golden Knights rout Chicago Blackhawks 5–1

Vegas Golden Knights beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 at home. Reilly Smith (VGK) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Calvin de Haan (CHI) played 7:35, −12:46 down on his 20:21 season average over 28 games.

•Reilly Smith had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 17:14.
•Calvin de Haan (CHI) played 7:35, −12:46 down on his 20:21 season average over 28 games.
•New look for VGK: Pacioretty–Stone–Stephenson skated 11:50 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (47.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Los Angeles Kings beat New York Rangers 3–1

Los Angeles Kings beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home. Tyler Toffoli (LAK) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Kaapo Kakko (NYR) played 19:07, +4:55 up on his 14:12 season average over 65 games.

•Tyler Toffoli had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 13:59.
•Matt Roy had 2 assists (2 points) on 2 shots in 19:54.
•Kaapo Kakko (NYR) played 19:07, +4:55 up on his 14:12 season average over 65 games.

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Top performers

Player	Game	G	A	P	SOG	Hits	Blk	TOI	PP
John Tavares TOR	at VAN	2	1	3	5	0	1	21:13	—
Connor McDavid EDM	vs CAR	0	3	3	1	4	0	24:35	—
Zack Kassian EDM	vs CAR	2	0	2	5	4	0	15:54	—
Sebastian Aho CAR	at EDM	2	0	2	4	1	0	19:49	—
Jack Eichel BUF	vs STL	2	0	2	2	0	1	19:56	—
Dougie Hamilton CAR	at EDM	1	1	2	5	2	0	23:31	—
Brendan Gallagher MTL	at PIT	1	1	2	4	3	1	15:39	—
Reilly Smith VGK	vs CHI	1	1	2	4	0	1	17:14	—
Blake Wheeler WPG	vs DET	1	1	2	3	0	1	16:23	—
Andrew Copp WPG	vs DET	1	1	2	3	0	1	19:07	—
Johan Larsson BUF	vs STL	1	1	2	3	0	0	16:24	—
Shea Weber MTL	at PIT	1	1	2	2	4	0	21:53	—

Line changes

New look for TBL: Verhaeghe–Joseph–Stephens skated 5:42 together at 5v5 as the L4 trio (56.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for PIT: McCann–Simon–Kahun skated 8:35 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (42.9% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for NSH: Turris–Duchene–Granlund skated 7:07 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for ANA: Silfverberg–Carrick–Rakell skated 10:31 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (64.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for MIN: Zuccarello–Zucker–Kunin skated 8:34 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (25% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for DET: Filppula–Glendening–Zadina skated 6:53 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (55.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for WPG: Bourque–Shaw–Shore skated 7:49 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (66.7% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for CGY: Rieder–Lindholm–Mangiapane skated 11:08 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (59.1% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for CGY: Frolik–Rinaldo–Jankowski skated 10:03 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (64.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for VGK: Pacioretty–Stone–Stephenson skated 11:50 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (47.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for CHI: Carpenter–Nylander–Dach skated 10:01 together at 5v5 as the L4 trio (58.8% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for LAK: Carter–Lewis–Clifford skated 11:05 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (64.7% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for LAK: Toffoli–Amadio–Luff skated 7:50 together at 5v5 as the L4 trio (77.8% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →

Goalie notes

Goalie	Game	Dec	SA	GA	SV%
Sergei Bobrovsky FLA	vs TBL	L	48	2	.958
Cam Talbot CGY	at ARI	W	48	2	.958
Frederik Andersen TOR	at VAN	W	39	1	.974
Corey Crawford CHI	at VGK	L	37	5	.865
James Reimer CAR	at EDM	W	36	3	.917
Mackenzie Blackwood NJD	at DAL	L	35	2	.943
Carey Price MTL	at PIT	W	34	1	.971
Kaapo Kahkonen MIN	vs ANA	O	33	2	.939
Mikko Koskinen EDM	vs CAR	L	32	6	.813
Jake Allen STL	at BUF	L	31	3	.903
Martin Jones SJS	at NSH	L	31	2	.935
Linus Ullmark BUF	vs STL	W	30	2	.933
Eric Comrie DET	at WPG	L	30	5	.833
Jonathan Quick LAK	vs NYR	W	30	1	.967
Antti Raanta ARI	vs CGY	L	29	5	.828
Marc-Andre Fleury VGK	vs CHI	W	29	1	.966
Andrei Vasilevskiy TBL	at FLA	W	28	1	.964
Ben Bishop DAL	vs NJD	W	26	0	.1000
Tristan Jarry PIT	vs MTL	L	25	3	.880
Juuse Saros NSH	vs SJS	W	25	1	.960
Jacob Markstrom VAN	vs TOR	L	25	3	.880
Henrik Lundqvist NYR	at LAK	L	25	2	.920
John Gibson ANA	at MIN	W	24	2	.917
Laurent Brossoit WPG	vs DET	W	15	0	.1000
Connor Hellebuyck WPG	vs DET	—	2	1	.500

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