News and Notes in the NHL by Jared McCabe
On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks announced they have signed defenseman Brent Burns to an 8-year contract. It’s worth $64 million total. It includes a limited no-trade provision.
On Tuesday, Los Vegas announced their expansion team called the Vegas Golden Knights. They will be playing in the new T-Mobile Arena in Los Vegas.
Tampa Bay Lighting Forward Steven Stamkos will be out 4 months with a torn meniscus the team announced on November 16th.
Yesterday the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Philly. In this game Rangers forward Kevin Hayes recorded his 100th career point.
Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres skated with team at practice for the first time this season and now ready for “full contact.” He’s been out since the beginning of the season with a high ankle sprain
Redwings placed goalie Jimmy Howard on injured reserve. He sustained a lower-body injury in a 5-4 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils
Final Scores from Yesterday:
Blue Jackets 5 Lighting 3 Final
Rangers 3 Flyers 2 Final
Blackhawks 3 Ducks 2 Final
Sharks 3 Islanders 2 Final
Wild 6 Penguins 2 Final
Capitals 3 Sabres 1 Final
Predators 5 Jets 1 Final
Redwings 5 Devils 4 Final/OT
Stars 2 Canucks 1 Final
Coyotes 3 Oilers 2 Final/SO
Jared McCabe
