Cory Schneider almost single-handedly beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, making 47 saves in the 2-1 win. Elsewhere, the New York Rangers held off the Pittsburgh Penguins while both new Southeast coaches lost their debuts.
Coyotes Vs. Blackhawks: Phoenix Chases Corey Crawford, Wins 4-1
The rest of the game didn’t give Chicago much of a chance to get back into the game, as they had much difficulty establishing a forecheck and getting the puck out of their own end, while these things for Phoenix only improved throughout.
Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville said “scoring first tonight was important,” and seeing as the goal was definitely a lucky bounce for the Coyotes after it had appeared that Crawford made the save, the early 1-0 lead provided Phoenix with the edge and momentum.
Read Article >Penguins Vs. Rangers: Richards, New York Build Big Lead, Hold On For Hard-Fought 4-3 Win
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on November 29, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Rangers would make the difference in the game by scoring four times in a stretch of 10:25 in the second period.
The powerplay goal snapped a Penguins’ streak of 18 consecutive penalty kills.
Read Article >NHL Scores And More: Islanders, Panthers, Senators And Flames Win
The Panthers stole the spotlight on Tuesday, spoiling Kirk Mueller’s head coaching debut with the Hurricanes. Then again, playing the role of spoiler has kind of become Florida’s thing, as Ryan Meier of Litter Box Cats notes in his recap:
If the Senators-Jets game was a barnburner, the Flames-Predators was barely a spark. Neither team had much firepower, resulting in a new season low for the Predators, notes Dirk Hoag of On The Forecheck:
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