DailyFaceoff Morning Report — 02/17/22
The DailyFaceoff Morning Report will be released on weekdays, recapping the key news and events from the day before.
We will highlight injuries that will affect today’s games, hot streaks, cold streaks, and anything relevant for everyone from the casual hockey fan to the Fantasy Hockey grinder.
Panthers score in the final minute to tie; win in OT
In another instance of bizarre scheduling by the NHL this season, the Florida Panthers played their first game in over two weeks but didn’t miss a beat in a 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has only scored in one of his last 14 games. He came close to adding to his totals on Wednesday, but Lucas Carlsson made an incredible save to keep him at nine goals on the season.
Oh my. It looked like a slam dunk goal in front for Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but Lucas Carlsson slides in to save the day.
Incredible effort. pic.twitter.com/Pj2yTiWtFz
Aleksander Barkov scored a beautiful highlight-reel goal and showed once again why he is one of the best all-around players in the league.
Barkov on the all hands team 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/8Lay870LPH
— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) February 17, 2022Jets beat the Wild 6-3
Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler had four-point games to continue their hot play of late. Scheifele scored a hat-trick and added an assist to give him 10 points (6G / 4A) in his last four games, while Wheeler’s four assists give him nine points (2G / 7A) in his last three.
With the win, the Jets moved within five points of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. It was only their fourth win in their last 13 games (4-6-3).
Flames can’t stop scoring
The Pacific Division-leading Calgary Flames defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2, giving them their eighth win in a row. The Flames have scored at least five goals in each of their last five games and dating back to January 18th, have scored more than any other team in the league (56 goals in 13 games).
The Ducks have lost 16 of their last 22 games (6-10-6) and now find themselves outside of a playoff spot after having held one for the majority of the first half.
Kuemper spoils Eichel’s debut in 2-0 win for the Avs
Jack Eichel played his first game since March 7th of last year, making his much-anticipated debut for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jack Eichel announced as a starter at T-Mobile Arena. pic.twitter.com/y9nkmLLnTn
— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) February 17, 2022Eichel had one shot on goal and took two minor penalties in the games.
Darcy Kuemper now has shutouts in back-to-back games and has really turned his season around. In his first 16 games, Kuemper had the lowest save percentage (.902 SV%) of any goalie with a winning record (Min. 10 games played). In 17 games since, he has the third-highest save percentage (.936 SV%) under the same parameters.
Canada wins fifth Olympic gold medal in win over USA
Canada’s women took home Gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics with a 3-2 win over the United States. Our Chris Peters has a full breakdown and analysis of the game.
Other News and Notes
- Frank Seravalli breaks down trade deadline objectives for the Central Division.
- The Maple Leafs claim Adam Brooks off of waivers.
- Check out the fantasy hockey waiver-wire targets for this week.