Reviewing December 12th NHL Games

[@kaiuche8640]

Vancouver played their best home game of the year so far. Must’ve been great for Shannon

[@wiazekimports8723]

They man handled panthers should reflect in power rankings

[@cheetohands9]

I love Kevin Lankinen so much

[@JeffKing310]

Well done Shannon. Impressive note taking btw!

[@Crazcosmopwnu]

The Lightning having 4 games so far this season where they've scored 8 goals is wild

[@Shags_98]

Nice Utah Jersey! As a Sharks fan above all, I gotta say I will be rooting for Utah to do well now as my central division team of choice! Huge win they had today against the Avs.

[@456yukon]

Laughton casual 4 goal game. He still holds a grudge, like the rest of us, against Detroit for 97

[@jonmendelson1104]

Why not just use the term for a 4-goal game? Laughton with the rooster trick.

[@soulknife20]

Doesn't matter the jersey color or the location of the team, the Avs must lose at least one to the Yotes/Utah. Its the law

[@Mark-kr5go]

Sounds like Podkolzin is finding his stride in Oil country. Happy for him from this Canuck.

[@ryanhobbs7041]

He’s been soo good here, he’s an amazing player

[@deanm3464]

I really like Podz he plays hard ever game. I'm happy he's an Oiler

[@kradz5172]

Really good win for the Devils. The past two games they've played really good hockey. Even the loss against Toronto I feel the Devils were the better team.

[@brendanwoerner3352]

They were and are better than the leafs. If we can get consistency of how we played against Florida we can it all!

[@nothingbutice3833]

NJ is doing what Detroit wishes they could. Long season though.

[@Fiko_Reborn]

Yeah they got goalied last two games. It happens.

[@djentleman7]

I think your mixing up the games. The Devils were quite obviously were the better team against the Leafs and got goalied, the Avs game however not so much. The Avs were all over us like bees on honey after going up 2 early and didn't allow us much to get back in the game

[@kradz5172]

@@djentleman7 The game against Colorado I knew the Devils were going to lose because Wedgewood was in net. If it's an old devil's goalie he's going to get the win. But I do believe that the Devils can go toe-toe with any team in this league. Not saying that they're at the point where they can win a cup, but they're definitely miles ahead of where they were last year.

[@faultyone4278]

Mike Grier might have struck again with Kovalenko

[@nothingbutice3833]

B4 hearing your review. I must say the Hockey fight against cancer has done tremendous job. No better example was done in what St. Louis did in the game against San Jose. Not a dry eye in the house. Not from sad stories, But because of the love and respect given from those with the Affliction and those acknowledging the issue at hand. The radio broadcast is worth a listen as Kaylie sp.ch. a girl of 9yrs. Broadcasts part of the game and as they wrapped up Kaylie being asked how she recognized Jake Neighbours so well, did she have a crush. " No, but my mom does." That was just a small part as we had national anthem singer and a captain from the high-school hockey team w hodgkins lymphoma intro. to drop puck. He obviously unable to play any longer. A great night! and though we didn't come out w a victory. There were more winners in the arena than could count

[@einohrfuermaenner]

Bjorkstrand secretly climbing the ladder and having a great season. Love to see it

[@duaneday5474]

Lol 14 & 15 game nights 😂 Thanks Shannon for everything

[@scottbaron121]

The Atlantic is top heavy...and they are VERY top heavy. Tampa is a sleeping giant. Best of luck getting them at the end of the year. Geekie is gonna be a MONSTER.

[@sickemboy9352]

Tampa crushed Calgary, reminding fans that the puck never crossed the goal line during Game 6 of the 2004 Cup Final 😂😂

[@leaveittobutler]

Kraken have been playing much better hockey lately. Even in losses it’s not a shut out or blow out. It’s a full effort. Good win tonight.

[@saturnotaku]

Shane Wright finding his game has been absolutely huge, and hopefully Grubauer has started to figure things out as well.

[@pliskenmovie]

@@saturnotaku And don't discount Dunn returning to the lineup.

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

The Legend of the Caps Flex continues...

[@paulalucia5386]

Thanks again for all your hard work. Great looking jersey!

[@FH99]

The Blues/Sharks game was one of the most physical games I've been to in a while. There were a lot of big hits in that one. There was a pretty good scrap between Walker and Dellandrea after the Sharks first goal. The Blues just gave up too many odd man rushes in this game and that's what cost them.

[@Oldtymehockey67]

Hmm. I’m thinking the Oilers may move up the Power rankings after their blitzing of the Wild! It appears the Oilers are coming together finally after 2-1/2 mos of lackluster hockey.🤞🏻

[@dmonsef]

Lindgren had a ridiculous stick paddle save on an open net rebound chance for CBJ's!

[@gabrielrockman]

Both goalies made a bunch of difficult saves in that game. I hadn't even heard of Jet Greaves until last night, but he really impressed me.

[@blumpkins8000]

thank you PROTAS

[@sportingpage]

The GOAT of Hockey History, Mr. The Hockey Guy. You an at least *sort of* get a day off tomorrow. Incredible work ethic, sir

[@ponyboycurtis007]

im only mildly insulted its when my lowly sens play lol

[@sportingpage]

@@ponyboycurtis007 Damn I didnt realize the Sens were playing!! My bad brother !!

[@andrewgreen815]

This Jets fan is keeping a close eye on the little ball of hate, Nikita Chibrikov. The 21 year old has 3 games played, 3 goals, 1 assist for 4 pts. Keep it up little big guy.

[@sameold5050]

He's playing well, looks better than Lambert so far.

[@icewyre]

Vancouver having only one powerplay that game was kinda crazy after like 3 missed calls in the 1st (could've at least called one lol, unless somehow I missed that the 2 high sticks were follow throughs). HOWEVER! We played outstanding tonight and didn't even need the help, that was such a tremendous game. Loved seeing JT back like everyone else, hearing the fans show their love and seeing him pick up a couple helpers. BLANKinen is doing his thing at home now. Great game to watch 😊

[@SylviusTheMad]

Draisaitl's second period goal was straight up witchcraft. The pass was deflected up in the air by a defender, so Draisaitl's shot missed the puck, but then on the follow-through he backhanded the puck out of the air and lobbed it past Gustafson.

[@ryans413]

Drai only scored once the first goal was changed to Hyman

[@louisstabile1182]

Glad to see we weren't the only team getting blown out. Also, it was very nice to see Miller return. Welcome back, big guy. Also nice to see Edmonton seems to have it figured out. It's going to be exciting to see them in the playoffs again.

[@michaelyano6094]

Much love Shannon great review as always

[@matthewfavret7770]

That was the first time Edmonton has won in Minnesota since February 2019

[@JC051210]

Pearson with so many great chances tonight. He is really playing well. Go Knights Go!

[@Lukewipf442]

Just admit the refs gave you a win

[@VGK702]

Just admit jets gave the game away with that awful change​@@Lukewipf442

[@esharp48]

​​@@Lukewipf442yeah, the refs allowed 35 shots on net and one of the worst overtime line changes I've seen.

[@Lukewipf442]

@esharp48 I'm talking about the "trip" against stone with the jets down a skater already. And then the zebras missed a penalty against vegas in OT. I know the jets didn't play good but they would've won if not for those ridiculous penalties

[@MarkelScott100]

​@@Lukewipf442lmao what about the miss cross check on the jets in ot goes both ways

[@bespoketoke]

Tough break for Wedgewood tonight as 2 of the 3 goals against were off his own teammates. Goal 1 was a pass from the faceoff circle into the crease and off the defender’s skate up into the corner of the net going back against the pass direction. Nothing he could do there. Second goal was a deflection off a leg in close from a blue line slapper. Again, no time to react there either. 3rd goal was a masterclass in passing early in Utah’s PP and an easy one timer into a wide open cage. Utah played a great game tonight no question, applying pressure on the Avs throughout, though the Avs returned the favor in stretches. This is one game where the final score isn’t indicative of a goaltender’s performance, or that of his club in front of him. Kudos to Utah for bringing 100% effort tonight, Avs just have to shake this one off. Side note: one of my concerns with Smith coming over from SJ in that trade was looking at his career PIM. He had struggled for YEARS with a penalty to point ratio and so far in the 2 games he’s played with the Avs he’s taken unnecessary minors in both. It didn’t hurt the team against the Pens but it absolutely did tonight. Can’t have him playing in the majors if he’s going to sit in the box every game.

[@davecomstock9544]

A slight correction re: Kovalenko: it was his second game as a Shark, but in the Carolina game he played less than 10 minutes after the previous day’s trade. In the St. Louis game, he forechecked and stole a clearance from Binnington to set up the Sharks’ first goal, and finished with a great pass to Walman for the game winner. So far he’s fitting in really well as a grinder with good hands and vision on the top line with Celebrini and Toffoli.

[@ryanbowlby859]

thank you Colorado for kovalenko

[@sdgakatbk]

Excellent coverage. You give the numbers but you give more than the numbers which is important. LETS GO CAPS!!

[@tequila6306]

Statement win from the Oilers tonight, glad to see them rounding into form.

[@Excliptor]

How bout them Canucks tho

[@tequila6306]

@@Excliptorthey had a good game too, 7>4 tho

[@Nintendonerd93]

Big home win for you guys Shannon, Tocchet plays us tough 0-3-1

[@dr3putt62]

What a goal by Kadri! WOW! How he kept his balance ...

[@TFriies]

Caps set a franchise record for most consecutive road wins this evening, worth note.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

It was already a record at 8 I think

[@quag311]

yay! Now I can go to bed. Thanks THG.

[@lukestange]

despite losing, the jackets looked really good. if lindgren hadn't gotten that wild stick save on marchenko, i think there was a big chance the game wouldn't have even gone to overtime. Greaves looked amazing

[@Falllll]

Was pretty happy the Caps made it to OT. Was not expecting them to win that. Greaves may be the future for CBJ.

[@m00rtin4]

Nashville with a rare win

[@shaunmaxwell2745]

Ahhhh you got an Utah jersey!! Love it! Was such a good game

[@jamessheeran4931]

That's a great sweater you got on!

[@jacobfolkringa8676]

HG... is it time to make a video of the problem's in Detroit 😢

[@ryanreynolds5536]

Nice sweater my man! Go Utah!

[@shizuokaBLUES]

Utah, a team I know little about and, as a life long Vancouver fan, shouldn’t really have much interest in….but they have awesome jerseys. Home and away !! They are playing n Vancouver soon so will have to finally check them out.

[@ryanreynolds5536]

@ I lived in British Columbia when the Canucks were in the Stanley Cup in 2011. The Canucks are the team that got me into hockey. I’ll always cheer for them except for when they play Utah!

[@JulietHotel580]

Sending love from Philly

[@carsNcards]

Guenther is good.

[@jasonkashefi8241]

Had a great game**

[@markmcmillan-zx4mj]

Glad Utah played well for you to wear the new jersey ✌. Oilers result was a nice change, seemed to make up for a few of their games earlier with a lot of the play and not a lot of goals to show for it.

[@JayDeeMC]

The first Oilers goal is Hyman's. It hit his stick on the way in.

[@patheticdawg]

NASHVILLE FINALLY WON 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

Hope Oilers move up on the power ratings. Oilers are usually very bad against the Wild but dominated them last night.

[@GRTONEY1]

Losing our top defenseman in the first minute and already being without Brodin, Ek and Zucs was just too much. Hopefully when the Wild play them again they will have a better roster to compete.

[@lukefantini9770]

I know the devils lost to Toronto but they are playing well, if they had won that game: people would be on board with how they are reducing shots and playing good defense.

[@rocktoonzz]

No one was more shocked at the NSH @ DAL game than us Preds fans. That said, our Penalty Kill has been about the only thing working right this year so this game was a pleasant surprise for anyone not wanting us to get the #1 pick this draft.

[@Lazzar1958]

Much better!! Great 3 solid periods for the Canucks! Lankinen blankin-them!

[@dmonsef]

Kings got exposed for their lack of goal scoring and why do you start Rittich over Kuemper, when Kuemper is healthy again and played well in his last start? Despite the Kings troubles to create scoring chances, Rittich gave up some leaky goals. You play your #1 goalie against the best teams like the Devils. Caps, despite having not played a game for 4 days and only given 1 PP in the game to CBJ's 5, still won in OT with great goaltending from Lindgren and 2 clutch goals from Protas! That is now 10 wins in a row on the road and 7-0-1 in their last 8! Wild got embarrassed badly 7-1 in their own building! Panthers were shutout 4-0 by Lankinen/Canucks, who some might consider to be a backup goalie(maybe he's taking a big step?). I would say for the power rankings, 1, 2 and 3 spots need a new order! #9 has to drop because they can't play as well on the road as they do at home!

[@chrismiller7754]

14 Games....98 total goals! Good Lord Shannon! Enjoy your rest!

[@elephantrange]

Flyers finding interesting ways to win.

[@sportingpage]

I just knew Sid the Kid was gonna show out in Montreal... despite his career numbers being surprisingly under-average in MTL (24 pts in 23 games entering tonight)

[@liljjbo17]

The Lightning are gonna fly under the radar this season and I'm for it they've got 4 games where they've scored 8 or more goals at 27 games played. They're 3rd in total goals scored with both teams ahead of them having more games played. 5 players over 10 goals, another 3 over 5, 7 players over 10 points, 3 others sitting at 9. If they can get like 8-10 percent mo gotta at D and vasy to come up to a .915 /.916 SV%

[@Garbox80]

I know Korpisalo will get a lot of crap, but other than the second goal (in which he played exactly the way goalies play those situations these days), what was he supposed to do? Rough numbers, but not on him. Boston is surprisingly bad in their own end, as even Swayman looks like a mere mortal this season. And I'm not even a Boston fan, just observing form the outside.

[@anthonywatson6070]

This Tampa team looks and feels so much better than last years. Easily have the best top line in the NHL. Will be a NASTY team to face in the playoffs!

[@davidvandervoort4945]

we can actually score in 5 on 5

[@Colin-wi9cd]

I very rarely blame the refs because I appreciate a lot of it is subjective, but a tripping penalty for a stick slap on the shin pads in a one goal game with 1:30 left when Vegas is already on the power play shouldn’t happen. The Jets didn’t play great but I’m surprised Vegas loses any games with that kind of reffing

[@dougmilesmedia]

It must take forever for Hockey Guy to write out everything on that white board! 🤣

[@Goingpostal1000]

I love seeing you in that Utah jersey. Cannot wait until we have an actual name and logo but I like the colors.

[@severed111]

A+ on the effort on keeping up on all of these mostly high scoring games......although yesterday night was BAD for me (Habs fan...), still speechless.

[@unbearablycringe]

Working night shift is a blessing when you're an Habs fan

[@father042]

What a disappointing game from Dallas, they really seem inconsistent despite winning enough to stay above the line

[@theibault32]

THANKS FOR NOT SPOILING! As i listen and follow along!

[@thedukeparty]

Jersey looks great!!!

[@Sethstrat]

As a canes fan, seeing FLA get shut out by the canucks makes me happy

[@Lukewipf442]

Just like I'll be happy tomorrow if vegas gets blown out of Edmonton.(Jets fan here.) I don't even like the oilers they're probably my least favorite team or was, now it's vegas. The refs just gave them that win tonight

[@dylanzipperer7103]

CAPS CAPS CAPS 🎉❤

[@dennis2376]

The highlights of the Canucks make it look like it would have been a good game to watch, sadly there is no free games. Thank you.

[@gabrieladkinsGS]

I would recommend more hot takes with your favorite teams. Always interesting to hear your reaction when one of your favorite teams decides to take the night off (effort wise) and you add some passion to your fandom 🎉

[@MarkelScott100]

Cant do that anymore he takes his emotion out of it since all hockey fans watch his content

[@gabrieladkinsGS]

@MarkelScott100 Nah. He's an actual fan We expect it as I'm sure he would admit. Him giving an unemotional review would lose him subscribers. Same thing with Steve dangle. True fans would respect and love his emotions. Those fair weather fans are gonna criticize no matter what so his uncensored and honest opinion is what actual fans respect 👌

[@MarkelScott100]

@@gabrieladkinsGS he litterally said he takes the emotions out of it due to being viewed as neutral if he was a cannucks channel only like tom grossi is for the packers but he covers all of hockey

[@appleiphone69]

Let’s go Caps!

[@martybraga4832]

Yay Sharks!!

[@Gnashadelphia]

Preds for the cup!

[@Crimsonfangg]

Stars are all over the place. No idea what to make of them this year.

[@Hawkeydad94]

The masculine urge to say "we're back" after saying "its over" 😎 (Preds fan)

[@LARGO125]

Anybody else notice that Kuch used the exact same move on Vladar that Mcdavid used on Vasy the other day?

[@w.l.graves7228]

nice utah coyotes jersey shannon ! we're playing pretty decent ..

[@andyq524]

So, my Wings are getting the not so coveted 32nd slot on the power rankings this week, correct?

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

Hellebuyck was bailing out the Jets all game. Jets got lucky with that early goal but vegas gets their own on the 5v3 PP. The line change in OT got them in trouble. The curse continues, 9 straight loses to Vegas since the 2023 playoffs.

[@Ninokapanen]

Y’all got gifted the win

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

@Ninokapanen yea, from you guys not knowing how to stop tripping and hooking 😂

[@Ninokapanen]

@ y’all weren’t going to score on the 5on4 but then got gifted the last penalty. Refs didn’t call anything on Vegas all game. Keep coping bud

[@soulknife20]

​@@NinokapanenJets just got beat by a better team. No shame in that

[@Ninokapanen]

@ jets are first in the league so no they got bailed out by refs

[@TheGatrGamr]

Man, that Canadiens Penguins game was brutal. The Habs just could not get their game going in the first half and collapsed defensively in the second half.

[@yogibearstie]

The Ducks have not scored more than 2 non empty net goals in the last 13 games that Cam Fowler has played. They did in 6 of 11 games he missed due to injury.

[@sickemboy9352]

Dallas losing at home to the lowly Nashville Predators should really piss off their fans. Winnipeg and Minnesota dropped points and same with Colorado so they figured why not lose on home ice to the Western Conference's last place team. 😂

[@Lukewipf442]

Lol as a jets fan I was kind of happy. That being said I think dallas will catch up to us, it's not a matter of if, it's when

[@christopherkuzek9816]

love your stuff brother

[@evog35viii]

Go Devils 😈.. that really was a quick game. During the first, I swear I thought there were 5 minutes left, I glanced at my pc task quick, then the period's over😦

[@josephstalin4906]

As an Avs fan I have no confidence in this team we're all over the place and there's no way to predict anything, what a mess!

[@GRTONEY1]

Wild losing Middleton in the first minute of the game and already short handed didn’t help. Manhandled is a bit of a stretch.

[@DesertPyrate8257]

Winning 7 in a row is hard. What are we the jets? But it’s how we lost that sucks. Powerplay again lost us the game. Score on the first it’s a tie game. Don’t let in a shorty the second we still have a chance. So glad we hired the ducks old pp coach Oh well :/ onto the next. Also have you thought about doing a video talking your thoughts on how the NHL does its scheduling? Maybe how you would change it?

[@Lukewipf442]

@@DesertPyrate8257 jets aren't winning 7 in a row or even close to that this season. Not the way they've been playing this past month

[@DesertPyrate8257]

Didn’t they start the season with like a 8 game win streak?

[@Lukewipf442]

​@@DesertPyrate8257they did but it won't happen again unless they can REALLY elevate their play

[@Klb818]

Only thing I learned from the Islanders is they need a 4 goal lead to not blow it

[@Martinoalsrup]

I take it as a shot that you are not wearing an Oilers Jersey. Nevertheless we are HOT and playing really really good. Nice to see Pittsburgh get some spirit back.

[@isamarchambers]

oilers scoring a ton of goals isnt all that surprising, utah dominating colorado is

[@ryans413]

Who cares what jersey he wears

[@ryanj357]

Boston getting destroyed back to back. Florida loses. All is good in Leaf land so far.

[@choppergunner8650]

Leafs hitting mid-season form soon

[@ryanj357]

@ If Stolarz is out for a while yes. But we have a couple of key pieces coming back.

[@Breathtaker5000]

So the cup parade is back on? :)

[@SirVTropic]

And no one is even mad on the Wild once they have been leading the league

[@ryanj357]

@@Breathtaker5000 Never said there was going to be a cup. I’m just saying it feels good to be on the other side of things for once.

[@choppergunner8650]

Panthers desperately, DESPERATELY, need a top 4 D-man. Maybe we'll have to give up some 1st round picks for that. We used to have that in Montour and OEL, but now that they're gone, we have some huge deficit in our lines.

[@pennyportolese6064]

You did awesome tonight

[@brentdraper1713]

What a cheap shot by Hartman on Bouchard. The FSOB

[@ryans413]

Yep can’t even lose with dignity have to hurt a guy for no reason.

[@charger9105]

I want Derek Lalonde gone at the end of the year. I'd say *now* but Yzerman isn't interested enough to make an in-season change that's that impactful.

[@v1__rotate]

If I had to put money on one team that would lose to a backup on the worst team in the NHL that was also on an 8 game skid, it would be the Dallas Stars. They always play down to garbage teams

[@liam_thegoat99]

Oilers with 2 big wins ! We win one of the next two against Florida and Vegas and I’ll be more than happy.

[@ponyboy9765]

Soooo the sharks won the Blackwood trade? I know it’s a small sample size but Kovelanko looks like a stud.

[@Wallaces_Wood]

As someone who went to the Wild game, you didn't actually miss the game. Was Disney on ice. Terrible team effort.