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New York Islanders

Golden Knights 5, Islanders 2: Vegas pulls away after failed coach's challenge

The New York Islanders lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in a game in which they struggled to keep up.

The Islanders' goaltending has not lived up to expectations this season without Semyon Varlamov. [ more ]

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MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Martin Jones plays his way into San Jose return

Martin Jones has been performing well as the starting goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs on their West Coast trip.

Jones has a strong history with the San Jose Sharks, where he ranks second in career victories. [ more ]

Reuters

Surging Jets look to avoid letdown vs. Sharks

The Winnipeg Jets are currently on a three-game winning streak and have earned a point in their last nine consecutive games.

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been a key factor in Winnipeg's success, surrendering two or fewer goals in 14 of his last 15 starts. [ more ]

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Sharks get a bit healthier as date with Colorado Avalanche looms

The San Jose Sharks returned goalie Magnus Chrona to the AHL, indicating that Mackenzie Blackwood will likely be available to play against the Colorado Avalanche.

Samuel Girard is set to play for the Avalanche after receiving care for anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse. [ more ]

Fear the Fin

Quick Bites: Sharks Strike First, But Allow 5

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Los Angeles Kings, falling to a 9-23-3 record for the season.

Despite their poor record, the Sharks have been propelled by strong goaltending performances, particularly from KÃ¤hkonen. [ more ]

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Maple Leafs Hotstove

Ilya Samsonov clears waivers as Maple Leafs forge ahead with a Martin Jones - Dennis Hildeby tandem for the time being

Ilya Samsonov has cleared waivers and Dennis Hildeby has been recalled by the Maple Leafs as their goaltending tandem for the season.

Keeping Samsonov in the organization allows the Leafs to maintain a goalie talent with upside and a tailored plan for his development. [ more ]

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Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery explains what went wrong during Bruins' high-scoring loss to Penguins

The Bruins scored at least four goals for the fifth consecutive game, but still lost.

Boston's defense and goaltending struggled to stop the Penguins' offense. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman, Jakub Lauko Had Hilarious Christmas Mishap

The Boston Bruins' goaltender Jeremy Swayman and forward Jakub Lauko got stuck in an elevator on their way to defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk's house on Christmas.

Lauko posted about the incident on social media, joking that Swayman was crying a little but he gave him a goalie hug. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

William Nylander's new contract AAV to start with an 11? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 52

The recent reports of William Nylander's new contract AAV landing north of $11 million and the possibility of Nylander's matching David Pastrnak's contract

The state of the defense now that it is healthy, Simon Benoit's emergence, and Mark Giordano's return to the lineup

Quick thoughts on the goaltending situation with the waiving of Ilya Samsonov, Dennis Hildeby's call-up, and Martin Jones stepping up [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Quick Analysis: Maple Leafs pull the trigger on waiving Ilya Samsonov

Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been placed on waivers just seven months after leading the team to their first playoff series win since 2004.

Martin Jones is now carrying the load in goal for the Leafs while Joseph Woll is sidelined with a high-ankle sprain. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

What's driving the Maple Leafs' defensive regression so far in 2023-24? - Maple Leafs Notebook

At the time, Woll's strong play coincided with several injuries on defense, so it was somewhat easy to shrug off some of the defensive issues and dismiss them until the blue line got healthy and properly sorted.

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New York Rangers

NY Rangers Game 35: Rangers vs Hurricanes - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Rangers have unfinished business with the Carolina Hurricanes due to a previous knee-on-knee hit.

The Rangers have advantages in goaltending and defending against Carolina's offensive strategy. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Islanders

Semyon Varlamov likely out with injury as Islanders call up Appleby

The New York Islanders have recalled Ken Appleby from the AHL due to Semyon Varlamov's injury.

Varlamov's injury situation is concerning for the Islanders who have relied on him and Ilya Sorokin for goaltending. [ more ]

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Chicago Bears

Clay Stevenson registers league-leading fifth shutout after making 37 saves in Hershey's 4-0 win

Hershey Bears defeat Lehigh Valley Phantoms 4-0 in their final game of 2023

Bears goaltender Clay Stevenson shines with 37 saves and earns First Star of the Game honors [ more ]

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