18 teams were in action last night in the NHL.
Here are the results and highlights:
The @ArizonaCoyotes scored eight straight goals – including seven within the first two periods – to conclude Monday’s slate of games.#NHLStats: https://t.co/mW2MbXa8uu pic.twitter.com/HOHViMiqKa
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 31, 2023
1. John Gibson makes save of the year
Last night, the Ducks and Penguins squared off in a crazy game. First, John Gibson robbed Sidney Crosby.
A candidate for save of the year.
John Gibson pulls off the save of the year against Sidney Crosby π± pic.twitter.com/hDtXuwVyDl
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 31, 2023
The Ducks’ goaltender did not finish the game, however. He injured his upper body.
The Penguins goalie also did well. Tristan Jarry Bryan Rust robbed the Ducks of a great save, too.
Bryan Rust(@rustyyy_92) is out here playing goalie! π ββοΈ pic.twitter.com/TECSMyNbjT
– NHL (@NHL) October 31, 2023
Anaheim was then robbed of another goal, this time by the referees.
They waved the goal off due to obstruction of the goalie.
Ducks coach Greg Cronin was ejected after this no-goal call was upheld for goaltender interference π pic.twitter.com/TRh1zRuOpE
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 31, 2023
The Ducks’ head coach didn’t like it at all. As a result, he was ejected from the game. It’s rare to see that in the NHL…
This crazy match was finally decided in the final moments.
MCTAVISH WITH THE HEARTBREAKER SHORTY IN THE FINAL SECONDS pic.twitter.com/NVFsqnspR2
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 31, 2023
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2. An alligator in Philadelphia
Do you know the story of Wally the alligator? He’s a very friendly domestic alligator. He can even swim with children.
He’s an alligator(!).
His owner considers him a support animal and takes him everywhere.
A few days ago, he tried to take him inside Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies stadium), but was refused access.
Yesterday, Wally and his owner were at the Wells Fargo Center.
Wally the emotional support alligator and Gritty together is everything we needed.
π₯: @Haleytsimon pic.twitter.com/z8FpG8B2bl
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 31, 2023
Greety and Wally had a lot of fun together.
The Flyers lost the game 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nicolas Deslauriers put on a show with a fine individual sequence.
What a shift by Nicolas Deslauriers getting it done on both ends of the ice. πͺ pic.twitter.com/OSwaAIGtus
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 30, 2023
It was the first point of his 2023-2024 season.
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3. Blake Wheeler honoured in Winnipeg
From 2010-2011 through the 2022-2023 season, Blake Wheeler was a member of the Winnipeg Jets (and Thrashers).
So, for the first time in nearly 14 years, the newest member of the New York Rangers was playing for a team other than the Winnipeg franchise. Yesterday, he was back where he’s had all his success, and he was obviously honored.
Jets give Blake Wheeler a warm welcome back βοΈ pic.twitter.com/p0ea5N8sai
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 31, 2023
In 897 games with Winnipeg and Atlanta, the former team captain collected 812 points. He was one of the franchise’s great players.
Last night, he didn’t collect a point, but he and his team defeated the Jets 3-2 in overtime.
After three straight wins, Winnipeg has lost its last two games in overtime.
On the winning side, Artemi Panarin picked up a point in his ninth straight game.
That’s a nine game point streak for Artemi Panarin. π pic.twitter.com/9BCx6B7x0w
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 31, 2023
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4. Charlie McAvoy and his hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Last night, the Panthers tried to inflict their first regular season setback on the Boston Bruins.
But Boston rallied to win 3-2 in overtime.
It wasn’t the win I remembered, however, but Charlie McAvoy’s check on Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Bruins defenseman was ejected and should be suspended.
But for how long?
It’s 41 games for a sports bet, but it’ll probably be two games for trying to give a concussion. https://t.co/YHVLZZqs9q
– Richard LabbΓ© (@Richardlabbe) October 31, 2023
That wasn’t the only highlight of the 73.
The right-hander, moments earlier, scored a beautiful goal to tie the game.
In the end, it was Pavel Zacha who gave the home side victory.
COMEBACK COMPLETE! π
Pavel Zacha wins it for the @NHLBruins in @Energizer overtime! pic.twitter.com/27DLG4cjs6
– NHL (@NHL) October 31, 2023
Boston is still unbeaten in the regular season. So is Vegas, for that matter.
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5. Mike Babcock behind the bench at the Stars game
It’s Halloween tonight, but many costumes were seen around the league last night.
The best costume went to a fan sitting behind the Blue Jackets bench.
He was dressed as none other than Mike Babcock. Remember, Columbus is Babcock’s old team. He chose his match well, then.
Babs is in the house π pic.twitter.com/qP441CqPnq
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 31, 2023
Well done!
As for the game itself, the home side prevailed by a score of 5-3.
In the win, five Stars players – Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson, Evgenii Dadonov, Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston – picked up two points. Let’s hope you had one of these players in your pool.
Extension
– First NHL goal for Dmitry Voronkov.
It ain’t pretty but it’ll count for Dmitry Voronkov’s first NHL goal βΌοΈ pic.twitter.com/oveUPO9K1N
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 31, 2023
– A duel won by Logan Cooley.
Two outstanding rookies. One photo. π
Is tonight a preview of the Calder Trophy race? pic.twitter.com/qPwkPePWdv
– NHL (@NHL) October 31, 2023
– Jack McBain and Michael Carcone lead the charge.
– Two games on the bill tonight.