The NHL Evening Skate for Nov. 22
Heading into this evening’s action, here are the day’s top NHL storylines:
Penguins place Matt Murray on injured reserve
Matt Murray will likely be missing in action until 2019. Pittsburgh recalled fellow goalie Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis to fill the hole left by the injured starter. [Read]
Giving thanks to dysfunction in the NHL
On Thanksgiving, Yahoo Sports’ NHL editors share their gratitude. [Watch]
Ottawa Senators’ plan for downtown arena faces major hurdle
The National Capital Commission, the Crown corporation which is responsible for the land at LeBreton Flats, said on Thursday the Senators-backed RendezVous LeBreton Group advised the NCC on Nov. 8 that they had not been able to resolve internal partnership issues. [Read]
Lamp-lighters
Rangers’ start is a mirage, isn’t it?
From Ryan Lambert’s mailbag: No, obviously the Rangers are not this good. First of all, they are second in their division with a minus-6 goal difference and a minus-74 shot difference. You don’t win when you play like that over the long term. [Read]
Game of the Night
(Enjoy the football, folks!)
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