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The NHL’s Two-Week Surprises

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The NHL’s Two-Week Surprises

Tuesday night complete two weeks of NHL hockey. Here is a quick reflection on the first 14 days of the 2017-18 campaign:

* The Golden Knights (4-1-0) became the first club in the 100-year history of the League to begin its inaugural season with three straight wins – with the third victory coming in an emotional first-ever NHL regular-season game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

* James Neal (6-0—6 in 5 GP) scored the game-winning goal in each of Vegas’ opening three contests to become just the second player from any NHL team in the expansion era (since 1967-68) to register the winning goal in each of his club’s first three games in any regular-season (also Brian Propp: 1982-83 w/ PHI).

* Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (9-1—10 in 6 GP) scored seven goals in his first two games of the season (3-0—3 at OTT on Oct. 5 and 4-0—4 vs. MTL on Oct. 7) to become the fourth player in NHL history – and first since the NHL’s inaugural campaign – to score a hat trick in each of his team’s first two games of a season.

* Reigning Calder Trophy winner Auston Matthews of the Maple Leafs – who recorded 40-29—69 in 82 games during his rookie season of 2016-17 – has picked up where he left off by earning at least a point in all five outings this season (5-3—8), including a pair of overtime goals.

* After winning the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA’s top player, Devils defenseman Will Butcher began his NHL career by becoming just the fifth defenseman in the expansion era (since 1967-68) to record three or more points in his League debut (0-3—3 vs. COL on Oct. 7). Butcher, who has collected 0-8—8 this season, is the first rookie defenseman in NHL history to record at least eight assists in his first five career games.

Oct 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates as he scores a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

* Kucherov (7-3—10 in 6 GP) – who tied for second in the NHL with a career-high 40 goals in 2016-17 – has scored in each of Tampa Bay’s opening six games, including the game-winning goal on Monday. Only three other players in the past 30 years have scored a goal in at least six consecutive team games to begin a season – Steve Yzerman in 1988-89 w/ DET (6-5—11 in 6 GP), Mario Lemieux in 1992-93 w/ PIT (18-20—38 in 12 GP) and Keith Tkachuk in 2008-09 w/ STL (7-0—7 in 6 GP).

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* Information provided via NHL Press Release

Habs Impersonate Teammates

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Habs Impersonate Teammates

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The Montreal Canadiens loosened up the locker room this week by doing impersonations of their teammates.  HabsTV was their to film the antics.

* Video courtesy of HabsTV/YouTube

Ehlers Jets to #1 Star

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Ehlers Jets to #1 Star

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Washington Capitalscenter Nicklas Backstrom have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 15.

 

FIRST STAR – NIKOLAJ EHLERS, LW, WINNIPEG JETS

Oct 9, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and Edmonton Oilers center Mark Letestu (55) battle for the puck during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Ehlers led the NHL with five goals (5-2—7), including a pair of winners, to propel the Jets (3-2-0, 6 points) to three straight victories. He recorded 3-1—4, including a natural hat trick and the decisive goal, in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers Oct. 9. In doing so, Ehlers became the third player in Jets/Thrashers history to post a natural hat trick, joining Ilya Kovalchuk (Nov. 11, 2005 vs. TBL) and Marian Hossa (Jan. 15, 2008 at DET). Ehlers added one goal in a 4-2 triumph against the Vancouver Canucks Oct. 12 and collected 1-1—2, including the winning tally, in a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes Oct. 14. The 21-year-old Aalborg, Denmark, native has totaled 45-64—109 in 159 career NHL games, including a team-high 5-2—7 in five outings this season.

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 SECOND STAR – AUSTON MATTHEWS, C, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Matthews recorded four goals (4-0—4), including two in overtime, to power the Maple Leafs (4-1-0, 8 points) to a pair of wins in three starts. He collected his second career overtime goal in a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks Oct. 9. Matthews also scored in a 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils Oct. 11 before capping the week with two goals, including the overtime winner, in a 4-3 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens Oct. 14. The 20-year-old Scottsdale, Ariz., native and reigning Calder Memorial Trophy winner has registered 45-32—77 in 87 career NHL games, including a club-high 5-3—8 in five contests this season. His 45 career goals are tied for second in the League since the start of the 2016-17 campaign, behind only Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby (47).

 

THIRD STAR – NICKLAS BACKSTROM, C, WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Backstrom paced the NHL with 3-6—9 in four games with the Capitals (3-2-1, 7 points). He posted 1-2—3, factoring on all three Washington goals in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Oct. 9. Backstrom added one assist in a 3‑2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins Oct. 11 before recording 1-3—4, his 19th career four-point game, in a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils Oct. 13. He closed the week with one goal in an 8-2 loss to Philadelphia Flyers Oct. 14. The 29-year-old Gävle, Sweden, native has collected 191-548—739 in 740 career NHL games, including a League-high 3-8—11 in six outings this season. Backstrom’s 548 career assists rank third in the NHL since his debut in 2007-08, while his 739 career points place fifth.

* Information provided via NHL Press Release

Oiler Resurgence – DFS GAMEPLAN – 10/17/17

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Oiler Resurgence – DFS GAMEPLAN – 10/17/17

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Oiler Resurgence – DFS GAMEPLAN – 10/17/17

Tonight is a jam packed Tuesday night.  Eleven games on the schedule.  How will Edmonton react to a slow start versus Carolina?  Is McDavid Poised for a blow-out game?  The Toronto @ Washington game may also be another target game for points.

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NHL BACK-TO-BACK

Tampa Bay @ New Jersey

 *Team in italics is on the second night of a back-to-back

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RW – Kailer Yamamoto – Edm/vs Car/ 1.8 / 10th / $4900

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Corey Schneider –  NJ/vs TB/  6.2 / 6th / $7900

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VALUE DEFENSEMAN

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FPPG – Fantasy Points Per Game

OPRK – Opponent Rank

 

 

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