It was a very quiet Friday night last night in the National Hockey League, with only two games on the schedule.
Here’s what we remember from those two games.
1. Tyler Toffoli scores his first Winnipeg Jets goal
The Jets did a great job of improving before the trade deadline. They picked up Sean Monahan just over a month ago, and on the same day as the trade deadline, they acquired Tyler Toffoli.
Two former Habs will now help the Jets in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Last night, Sean Monahan was an accomplice to Tyler Toffoli’s first goal in a Winnipeg Jets uniform.
Tyler Toffoli(@tytoff16) gets his first with the @NHLJets! pic.twitter.com/7MT93mXpJR
– NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2024
The two Habs (and former Calgary Flames) combined to score a fine goal that gave the Jets a four-goal lead over the Anaheim Ducks.
Also of note, Sean Monahan picked up the puck after the goal for Toffoli to hold.
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Toffoli then added a second goal later in the game.
MAKE THAT TWO FOR TOFFOLI! pic.twitter.com/OsVyJLQc6R
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 16, 2024
With this 5-0 victory, the Jets regained first place in the mighty Central Division.
It’s getting COZY at the top of the Central.
Who is going to pull away for the division crown? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/DawT5vVyrX
– NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2024
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2. Pierre-Luc Dubois finally reaches the 30-point plateau
We’re all aware of Pierre-Luc Dubois’ horrible season with the Los Angeles Kings.
The Kings paid the Winnipeg Jets a hefty price to acquire him, and let’s just say he’s been VERY disappointing so far.
To give you an idea, PLD just hit the 30-point plateau last night with a goal and an assist.
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in his 500th career game and became the 12th player to do so while skating with Los Angeles. Trevor Lewis was the last @LAKings player to score in his 500th NHL contest (March 29, 2017).#NHLStats: https://t.co/nysWzE4Jx7 https://t.co/b2hpxUoWey
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 16, 2024
That gives him 15 goals and 15 assists this season for a total of 30 points in 66 games.
Dubois isn’t even producing at a rate of one point every two games.
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– Here are yesterday’s results.
The @NHLJets and @LAKings played it to perfection Friday, both posting their sixth shutout of the season as they continue their push for a spot in the 2024 #StanleyCup Playoffs.#NHLStats: https://t.co/nysWzE4Jx7 pic.twitter.com/xC5Q5c4DrM
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 16, 2024
– Here are yesterday’s top scorers.
– Today’s NHL schedule: 14 games.