NHL Recaps: Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023

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

Game recaps

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Edmonton Oilers

Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes beat Edmonton Oilers 6–3

Carolina Hurricanes beat Edmonton Oilers 6–3 at home. Zach Hyman (EDM) led the scoring with 2G 0A. EDM's first power-play unit (Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, Draisaitl, McDavid and Bouchard) scored 1 power-play goal on 4 attempts in 1:23 together.

•Zach Hyman had two goals (2 points) on 5 shots in 20:16.
•Seth Jarvis had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 18:37.
•Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 18:03.

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Chicago Blackhawks

Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets rout Chicago Blackhawks 7–3

Columbus Blue Jackets beat Chicago Blackhawks 7–3 at home. Zach Werenski (CBJ) led the scoring with 0G 4A.

•Zach Werenski had 4 assists (4 points) on 2 shots in 20:10.
•Boone Jenner had two goals (2 points) on 2 shots in 15:30.
•Cole Sillinger had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 14:10.

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Detroit Red Wings rout New Jersey Devils 4–0

Detroit Red Wings beat New Jersey Devils 4–0 at home. Robby Fabbri (DET) led the scoring with 1G 1A. New look for DET: Larkin–Veleno–Raymond skated 5:04 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (33.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 15:04.
•Daniel Sprong had 2 assists (2 points) on 5 shots in 14:46.
•New look for DET: Larkin–Veleno–Raymond skated 5:04 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (33.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Boston Bruins beat Florida Panthers 3–1

Boston Bruins beat Florida Panthers 3–1 at FLA. Charlie Coyle (BOS) led the scoring with 1G 0A. New look for BOS: Brown–Lauko–Beecher skated 5:45 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (66.7% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•New look for BOS: Brown–Lauko–Beecher skated 5:45 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (66.7% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.
•Kevin Shattenkirk (BOS) played 10:36, −5:16 down on his 15:52 season average over 60 games.
•Sam Bennett (FLA) played 21:31, +4:59 up on his 16:32 season average over 68 games.

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New York Rangers edge Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0

New York Rangers beat Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 at PIT. Alexis Lafrenière (NYR) led the scoring with 1G 0A. New look for PIT: Crosby–Guentzel–O'Connor skated 11:15 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (71.1% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•New look for PIT: Crosby–Guentzel–O'Connor skated 11:15 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (71.1% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.
•New look for PIT: Malkin–Smith–Nylander skated 10:13 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.
•Tristan Jarry (PIT) faced 36 shots and stopped 35 (.972), +9 against a season average of 26.8; the loss.

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Winnipeg Jets edge Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 (OT)

Winnipeg Jets beat Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 in overtime at TBL. Josh Morrissey (WPG) led the scoring with 1G 1A. WPG's first power-play unit (Scheifele, Morrissey, Connor, Iafallo and Perfetti) scored 1 power-play goal on 3 attempts in 2:34 together.

•Josh Morrissey had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 23:20.
•WPG's first power-play unit (Scheifele, Morrissey, Connor, Iafallo and Perfetti) scored 1 power-play goal on 3 attempts in 2:34 together.
•New look for TBL: Stamkos–Cirelli–Eyssimont skated 9:28 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (72.2% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Washington Capitals edge Buffalo Sabres 4–3 (OT)

Washington Capitals beat Buffalo Sabres 4–3 in overtime at home. Dylan Strome (WSH) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Casey Mittelstadt (BUF) played 23:21, +5:41 up on his 17:40 season average over 79 games.

•Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 21:34.
•John Carlson had 2 assists (2 points) on 7 shots in 30:05.
•Victor Olofsson had 2 assists (2 points) on 1 shot in 9:49.

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New York Islanders edge Philadelphia Flyers 3–2

New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 at home. Brock Nelson (NYI) led the scoring with 2G 0A. Ilya Sorokin (NYI) faced 36 shots and stopped 34 (.944), +3 against a season average of 32.5; the win.

•Brock Nelson had two goals (2 points) on 4 shots in 15:46.
•Adam Pelech had 2 assists (2 points) in 21:46.
•Pierre Engvall had 2 assists (2 points) in 12:57.

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St. Louis Blues edge Arizona Coyotes 6–5

St. Louis Blues beat Arizona Coyotes 6–5 at ARI. Nick Bjugstad (ARI) led the scoring with 1G 1A. New look for ARI: Schmaltz–Keller–Cooley skated 10:19 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (43.8% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Michael Carcone had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 1 shot in 11:10.
•Nick Bjugstad had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 20:01.
•Brandon Saad had 2 assists (2 points) on 1 shot in 13:56.

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Nashville Predators beat Calgary Flames 4–2

Nashville Predators beat Calgary Flames 4–2 at home. Ryan McDonagh (NSH) led the scoring with 0G 2A. Jacob Markstrom (CGY) faced 45 shots and stopped 41 (.911), +16 against a season average of 28.7; the loss.

•Ryan McDonagh had 2 assists (2 points) on 1 shot in 21:23.
•Jacob Markstrom (CGY) faced 45 shots and stopped 41 (.911), +16 against a season average of 28.7; the loss.
•New look for NSH: Sherwood–Parssinen–Evangelista skated 6:50 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (56.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

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Vegas Golden Knights edge Dallas Stars 2–1 (OT)

Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas Stars 2–1 in overtime at DAL. Jack Eichel (VGK) led the scoring with 1G 0A. New look for DAL: Faksa–Steel–Dellandrea skated 6:11 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•New look for DAL: Faksa–Steel–Dellandrea skated 6:11 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.
•Sam Steel (DAL) played 8:38, −4:40 down on his 13:18 season average over 76 games.
•Miro Heiskanen (DAL) played 28:31, +4:02 up on his 24:29 season average over 70 games.

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Montreal Canadiens edge Anaheim Ducks 4–3

Montreal Canadiens beat Anaheim Ducks 4–3 at ANA. Mason McTavish (ANA) led the scoring with 2G 1A. New look for MTL: Gallagher–Suzuki–Newhook skated 11:35 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (47.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games.

•Mason McTavish had two goals and an assist (3 points) on 4 shots in 15:15.
•Alex Newhook had two goals (2 points) on 4 shots in 19:12.
•Frank Vatrano had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 17:05.

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Colorado Avalanche beat Vancouver Canucks 5–2

Colorado Avalanche beat Vancouver Canucks 5–2 at home. Valeri Nichushkin (COL) led the scoring with 1G 1A. COL's first power-play unit (MacKinnon, Drouin, Nichushkin, Rantanen and Makar) scored 1 power-play goal on 3 attempts in 2:23 together.

•Cale Makar had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 3 shots in 24:36.
•Jonathan Drouin had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 13:42.
•Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 20:09.

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Seattle Kraken rout San Jose Sharks 7–1

Seattle Kraken beat San Jose Sharks 7–1 at home. Oliver Bjorkstrand (SEA) led the scoring with 1G 3A.

•Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and 3 assists (4 points) on 2 shots in 16:17.
•Eeli Tolvanen had two goals and an assist (3 points) on 3 shots in 15:31.
•Jared McCann had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 16:37.

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Goal of the night

The hardest tracked shot of the night: Dylan Cozens for BUF @ WSH, 79.7 mph. Full game report →

Dylan Cozens (BUF @ WSH): Cycle, 3 passes, 79.7 mph shot.

Top performers

Player	Game	G	A	P	SOG	Hits	Blk	TOI	PP
Oliver Bjorkstrand SEA	vs SJS	1	3	4	2	0	0	16:17	—
Zach Werenski CBJ	vs CHI	0	4	4	2	0	0	20:10	—
Mason McTavish ANA	vs MTL	2	1	3	4	0	2	15:15	—
Eeli Tolvanen SEA	vs SJS	2	1	3	3	2	1	15:31	—
Zach Hyman EDM	at CAR	2	0	2	5	1	0	20:16	—
Brock Nelson NYI	vs PHI	2	0	2	4	0	1	15:46	—
Alex Newhook MTL	at ANA	2	0	2	4	0	1	19:12	—
Boone Jenner CBJ	vs CHI	2	0	2	2	2	0	15:30	—
Frank Vatrano ANA	vs MTL	1	1	2	4	5	0	17:05	—
Jared McCann SEA	vs SJS	1	1	2	4	0	0	16:37	—
Seth Jarvis CAR	vs EDM	1	1	2	3	3	0	18:37	—
Cale Makar COL	vs VAN	1	1	2	3	2	1	24:36	—

Line changes

New look for DET: Larkin–Veleno–Raymond skated 5:04 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (33.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for NJD: Toffoli–Bratt–Hughes skated 4:05 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (76.9% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for BOS: Brown–Lauko–Beecher skated 5:45 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (66.7% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for PIT: Crosby–Guentzel–O'Connor skated 11:15 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (71.1% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for PIT: Malkin–Smith–Nylander skated 10:13 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 PIT: Eller–Hinostroza–Zohorna skated 8:14 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 TBL: Stamkos–Cirelli–Eyssimont skated 9:28 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (72.2% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for TBL: Motte–Paul–Jeannot skated 8:30 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (78.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for ARI: Schmaltz–Keller–Cooley skated 10:19 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (43.8% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for NSH: Sherwood–Parssinen–Evangelista skated 6:50 together at 5v5 as the L2 trio (56.3% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for CGY: Greer–Ruzicka–Duehr skated 4:01 together at 5v5 as the L4 trio (12.5% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for DAL: Faksa–Steel–Dellandrea skated 6:11 together at 5v5 as the L3 trio (50% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →
New look for MTL: Gallagher–Suzuki–Newhook skated 11:35 together at 5v5 as the L1 trio (47.6% of the shot attempts), a combination not used in the team's last 5 games. Report →

Goalie notes

Goalie	Game	Dec	SA	GA	SV%
Jacob Markstrom CGY	at NSH	L	45	4	.911
Elvis Merzlikins CBJ	vs CHI	W	36	3	.917
Tristan Jarry PIT	vs NYR	L	36	1	.972
Ilya Sorokin NYI	vs PHI	W	36	2	.944
Connor Hellebuyck WPG	at TBL	W	33	2	.939
Samuel Montembeault MTL	at ANA	W	33	3	.909
Jonathan Quick NYR	at PIT	W	32	0	.1000
Jonas Johansson TBL	vs WPG	O	32	3	.906
Adin Hill VGK	at DAL	W	32	1	.969
Devon Levi BUF	at WSH	O	30	4	.867
Alexandar Georgiev COL	vs VAN	W	29	2	.931
Vitek Vanecek NJD	at DET	L	28	4	.857
Linus Ullmark BOS	at FLA	W	28	1	.964
John Gibson ANA	vs MTL	L	28	4	.857
Darcy Kuemper WSH	vs BUF	W	27	3	.889
Juuse Saros NSH	vs CGY	W	26	2	.923
Jake Oettinger DAL	vs VGK	O	26	2	.923
Sergei Bobrovsky FLA	vs BOS	L	25	3	.880
Carter Hart PHI	at NYI	L	25	3	.880
Thatcher Demko VAN	at COL	L	24	4	.833
Connor Ingram ARI	vs STL	L	20	2	.900
Petr Mrazek CHI	at CBJ	L	18	5	.722
Kaapo Kahkonen SJS	at SEA	L	17	4	.765
Alex Lyon DET	vs NJD	W	16	0	.1000
Pyotr Kochetkov CAR	vs EDM	—	15	2	.867
Calvin Pickard EDM	at CAR	—	14	1	.929
Joey Daccord SEA	vs SJS	W	14	1	.929
Jordan Binnington STL	at ARI	—	13	5	.615
Mackenzie Blackwood SJS	at SEA	—	13	3	.769
Stuart Skinner EDM	at CAR	L	12	4	.667
Joel Hofer STL	at ARI	W	12	0	.1000
Karel Vejmelka ARI	vs STL	—	11	4	.636
Antti Raanta CAR	vs EDM	W	8	1	.875
Arvid Soderblom CHI	at CBJ	—	8	2	.750

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