The Minnesota Wild are a complete mess.
NHL Scores 2016: Connor McDavid is back and ready to terrorize the NHL
He’s already doing it.
Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Scores
Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 3 (OT)
Blackhawks 2, Avalanche 1
Oilers 5, Blue Jackets 1
3 things we learned
1. Missed calls do have an impact!
But you already knew this. The point was hammered home for the Coyotes on Thursday, when a blatant slash by a Blackhawks player went unnoticed and led to Jonathan Toews' eventual game-winning goal.
2. Montreal flies the status quo
Turns out an All-Star break can’t cure serious ailments. Like losing forever. For much of Tuesday’s effort in Philadelphia, it felt like the hapless Habs were going to eke out at least a point coming out of the break. Instead, a couple of quick mistakes doomed them. As always. The Canadiens are the broken record of the NHL. Maybe they’re just broken. And nobody (from the fans, to the media, to the coaching staff, to the GM) seems to have a clue how to fix them. It’s pretty depressing.
3. The Stars remain unconvincing
The more I watch the Stars lately, the more I wonder if that incredible start was a mirage that masked some serious weaknesses with the team. Dallas played a sloppy game Tuesday in Winnipeg and deserved to lose, but eked out a win anyways. Somehow that team can still outscore themselves out of mistakes and danger. Surely that can't last forever. The Stars need to re-tighten their game soon.
Impact Moment
Missed calls do have an impact! But you already knew this. The point was hammered home for the Coyotes on Thursday, when a blatant slash by a Blackhawks player went unnoticed and led to Jonathan Toews’ eventual game-winning goal.
Coyotes very mad about this slash on Richardson shortly before Toews goal cc @thefullmonti pic.twitter.com/x39ykaQLtp
— Stephanie (@myregularface) February 5, 2016
Stat of the Night (impressive edition)
NHL rookies points per game leaders:
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 3, 2016
1. McDavid: 1.07
2. Panarin: .87
3. Gostisbehere: .77
4. Larkin: .69
5. Eichel: .68
Stat of the Night (depressive edition)
Leafs have one of worst records in NHL's in last 25 games and have gained 13 points on Canadiens in that span. Only five back now.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 3, 2016
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