This week within the NHL November 18, 2023


The Canucks are making the proper of noise

The Canucks are red hot.

The Canucks are crimson sizzling.
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Each NHL season is partially soundtracked by a shocking quantity of static and bellowing from British Columbia. Maybe no group within the 4 main sports activities has extra outsized and disproportionate noise surrounding it from its media and followers than the Vancouver Canucks. Leafs Nations could make extra noise general, however being the biggest captive market within the league explains that. Detroit could make extra noise, however their historical past (largely) justifies that. Learn Extra


Sabres getting wholesome getting into conflict with Jets

Nov 7, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at PNC Arena.

Nov 7, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres proper wing Alex Tuch (89) appears on in opposition to the Carolina Hurricanes through the third interval at PNC Area.
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The Buffalo Sabres will seemingly welcome again three gamers however will likely be with out their prime heart after they go to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.

Alex Tuch, Eric Comrie and Zach Benson are every anticipated to be again in opposition to Winnipeg whereas Tage Thompson will miss his first recreation with an upper-body harm sustained Tuesday after blocking a shot in a loss to the Boston Bruins. Thompson is week to week and his absence “ought to be lower than” two months, coach Don Granato mentioned. Learn Extra


Connor Bedard, Blackhawks to check struggling Lightning

Nov 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena.

Nov 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Chicago Blackhawks heart Connor Bedard (98) is congratulated after he scored a objective in opposition to the Tampa Bay Lightning through the first interval at Amalie Area.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are again from a visit to Florida, refreshed after three days off and able to play 5 house video games over the following seven outings.

In addition they return with Connor Bedard showing to have taken nice strides in his improvement as an NHL superstar-in-the-making, because the 18-year-old appears to get extra snug by the sport. Learn Extra


Sidney Crosby, Penguins prepared for Devils

Nov 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena.

Nov 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins heart Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his objective in opposition to the Columbus Blue Jackets through the first interval at Nationwide Area.
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The most important questions surrounding Thursday’s recreation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and visiting New Jersey Devils are whether or not it will likely be a conflict of every group’s prime participant, and which group’s streak will proceed. Learn Extra


Golden Knights to maintain ‘head down’ vs. Canadiens

Oct 12, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) waits for a faceoff against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose.

Oct 12, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights proper wing Mark Stone (61) waits for a faceoff in opposition to the San Jose Sharks through the second interval at SAP Heart at San Jose.
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After getting shut out in a recreation for the primary time since final February, the Vegas Golden Knights proceed their five-game street journey Thursday night time in opposition to the Montreal Canadiens. Learn Extra


Canucks journey sizzling streak into matchup with Flames

Nov 15, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders in the second period at Rogers Arena.

Nov 15, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks ahead Brock Boeser (6) celebrates his objective in opposition to the New York Islanders within the second interval at Rogers Area.
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The Vancouver Canucks carry on rolling and shocking the hockey world.

Heading right into a Thursday street recreation in opposition to the Calgary Flames, the Canucks are on a 10-1-1 run that has them tied with the Vegas Golden Knights for the highest spot within the Western Convention. Formally, Vancouver is in first place due to having extra regulation wins. Learn Extra


Senators, Pink Wings face off in Sweden collection

Oct 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates with defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41)after scoring a power play goal against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Little Caesars Arena.

Oct 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pink Wings proper wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates with defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41)after scoring an influence play objective in opposition to the Seattle Kraken within the third interval at Little Caesars Area.
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The Ottawa Senators haven’t collected back-to-back victories in North America in practically a month. They’ll hope for higher luck abroad this week.

Ottawa will play the Detroit Pink Wings on Thursday and the Minnesota Wild on Saturday within the NHL’s International Collection Sweden. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the fourth group enjoying in Stockholm this weekend. Learn Extra


Maple Leafs, Pink Wings excited to face off in Sweden

Nov 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates during the warmup before a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Arena.

Nov 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs proper wing William Nylander (88) skates through the warmup earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Area.
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Enjoying in Sweden throughout his NHL profession is one thing that William Nylander by no means anticipated.

He’s one in every of 5 Toronto Maple Leafs of Swedish heritage who will face the Detroit Pink Wings in Stockholm on Friday. The Leafs will likely be enjoying the primary of two video games in International Collection Sweden. Learn Extra


Geese bid to rebound from drubbing in conflict vs. Panthers

Nov 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Nov 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Geese goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) through the second interval in opposition to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Area.
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The Anaheim Geese will look to bounce again from their worst defeat of the season after they open a four-game homestand in opposition to the Florida Panthers on Friday night time. Learn Extra


Knights come from behind for wild win over Canadiens

Nov 16, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) stops Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson (71) during the first period at the Bell Centre.

Nov 16, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) stops Vegas Golden Knights ahead William Karlsson (71) through the first interval on the Bell Centre.
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Mark Stone scored the game-winner on an influence play with 1:12 remaining and likewise had two assists because the visiting Vegas Golden Knights rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night time. Learn Extra