Andrew Fantucchio
Good morning, my name is Andrew Fantucchio. It’s Friday, October 20, and here’s what I’m focused on around the NHL today.
Islanders Preparing For Back-to-Back Weekend:
The New York Islanders begin a pair of back-to-back games tonight when they face the New Jersey Devils.
https://nyihockeynow.com/new-york-islanders-practice-ahead-new-jersey-devils-buffalo-sabres-dobson-wahlstrom-mayfield-lambert-oct-19-2023/
Devils Shuffle Lines:
Looking to correct course against the Islanders, Devils head coach is making some big changes to his lineup.
https://newjerseyhockeynow.com/2023/10/19/devils-shake-up-top-six-in-search-of-more-chemistry/
Former Sens Goalie To Retire With Team:
Craig Anderson is retiring as a member of the Ottawa Senators, the team he played with for half of his 20-year career in the NHL.
The Ottawa Senators plan on signing Craig Anderson to a 1 day contract so he can retire a Sen. Tuesday vs Buffalo appears to be the target. Good man and great gesture by @Senators
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 19, 2023
Yesterday’s Scoreboard:
Flames: 4, Sabres: 3
Panthers: 3, Maple Leafs: 1
Predators: 4, Rangers: 1
Lightning: 4, Canucks: 3
Flyers: 4, Oilers: 1
Kings: 7, Wild: 3
Coyotes: 6, Blues: 2
Golden Knights: 5, Jets: 3
Stars: 3, Ducks: 2
Kraken: 7, Hurricanes: 4
Avalanche: 4, Blackhawks: 0
Bruins: 3, Sharks: 1
Today’s Schedule:
*All Times EST*
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
Calgary Flames vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m.
More From National Hockey Now:
Carolina: The Hurricanes of recalled goalie Pytor Kochetkov in the wake of Frederik Anderson’s injury.
Philadelphia: The Flyers made a statement with a win over the Oilers.
Pittsburgh: Lineup changes are coming for the Penguins. Who’s in, and who’s out?
Boston: The Bruins have won their first three games of the season, with the latest coming last night against the Sharks.
Detroit: A weekend tilt in Ottawa is an opportunity for redemption for the Red Wings.
Florida: After 30 years in South Florida, Panthers fans are much more hockey savvy than they once were.
Montreal: The Canadiens’ blue line is in flux. Here’s the good and the bad of the situation.
Colorado: None of the new additions to the Avalanche have contributed much so far, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to worry.
Chicago: Speaking of the Avalanche….never mind, the Blackhawks probably don’t want to after losing in Denver last night.
San Jose: Is Kevin LaBanc still a member of the Sharks? Yes, but there was some confusion over that fact.
Vegas: A potential save of the year candidate from Logan Thompson helped the Golden Knights win their fifth game to open the season.
