NHL Friday: Jones’ streak ends but Sharks keep winning

It was a rocky few games for Babcock and the Leafs, but it seems things are looking up after the team gave the new head coach the victory game puck.

The Sharks also are being rewarded for their confidence in Jones after picking the netminder up in the offseason.

It’s certainly not the most awkward spot to find a puck, but at least Berra seemed unfazed by the unwelcome visitor.

That goal was so hot it melted the referee’s mic.

Byfuglien’s goal was the sealer for the Jets’ 3-1 win.

The best part? The Hurricanes players acting like that one friend who’s totally annoyed by how drunk you are but has to keep you upright the whole night.

Terry had enough space behind the net to throw the puck in front for a teammate but instead of a Cane, he got Brad Richards, who accidentally deflected the puck in past goaltender Jimmy Howard. Not a good night all around for the Red Wings.

It’s only game five for Columbus, but Bobrovsky hasn’t looked like himself for the majority of it. The Blue Jackets overall are a mess, but Bobrovsky is being paid $29.7 million through the next four years and until this point, has been consistent in his success. It’s clear something’s up with Bobrovsky, as he’s missing pucks he normally stops and has zero rebound control, as demonstrated by Toronto’s second and third goals.

That warmth you feel is Todd Richards’ seat heating up.

You can see the play unfold in the video below, as Reynolds kept his head down and Lemieux telegraphed his hit from more than a few strides away.

We’re not saying Brendan is following in his father’s footsteps, but this also won’t help his cause in trying to shake those comparisons for the rest of his career.

Nesterov was given a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct, while McKenzie was sent to the hospital in “excruciating pain.“ The NHL released an explanation video along with the suspension announcement:

In explaining the suspension, the Department of Player Safety stated “the onus was entirely on Nesterov to avoid the check or, at the very least, minimize it” since McKenzie’s back was to him. Considering Nesterov did neither, that the player was injured and that this was a clear boarding play the league moved forward with the suspension.