Week 1/27

Well, it didn’t take long for last year’s best Division to get interesting. In case anyone forgot, Alex Ovechkin reminded us all that he can still score a goal or 7. Pittsburgh laid a stinker for the ages, then beat on the Predators for some redemption. The Rangers were just as all over the place as the Penguins were to start the season. The Devils didn’t play like the Devils we all know and love, playing fast action-packed hockey, and that’s not including much of an impact from 1st overall pick Nico Hischier yet. Bobrovsky was back to his usual self with a shutout in the Jackets opener, but then the Jackets fell victim to the Blackhawks in the next game without him in net. The Islanders are as perplexing as always, and the Canes and Wild put on an incredibly entertaining game. If you haven’t seen any highlights from it, I’d recommend doing so.

It’s hard to make any judgement at this point, with the season still being so young. With that being said, the Metro standings aren’t what you’d expect as of this morning. Will next week bring the major players back to the top, or have the balance of powers shifted in the Metro this year? Tune in next week for the latest installment and find out!

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Pittsburgh Penguins

1-1-1, 3 pts; 9 GF / 15 GA

10/4/17
STL: 5 OT
PIT: 4
A banner night for hockey in Pittsburgh; Penguins fall to the Blues 5-4 in Overtime

10/5/17
CHI: Let’s not bring that up ever again
PIT: NEVER AGAIN

10/6/17
NSH: 0
PIT: 4
RECAP: Penguins Show Predators the Door (Again); Win 4-0

Week Ahead:

Wednesday October 11 - @ WSH

Thursday October 12 - @ TBL

Saturday October 14 - vs FLA

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Washington Capitals

2-0-0, 4 pts; 11 GF / 5 GA

10/5/17
WSH: 5 SO
OTT: 4
Caps vs. Sens Recap: Ovechkin Hat-Trick Lifts Caps to 5-4 Shootout Victory

10/7/17
MTL: 6
WSH: 1
Caps vs. Habs Recap: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Ovi Ovi Ovi! Capitals Win 6-1.

Week Ahead:

Monday October 9 - @ TBL

Wednesday October 11 - vs PIT

Friday October 13 - @ NJD

Saturday October 15 - @ PHI

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Philadelphia Flyers

2-1-0, 4 pts; 8 GF/7 GA

10/4/17
PHI: 5
SJS: 3
Flyers at Sharks recap: Wayne Train runs over Sharks in season-opening win

10/5/17
PHI: 0
LAK: 2
Flyers at Kings recap: Quick blanks Flyers in 2-0 loss

10/7/17
PHI: 3 OT
ANA: 2
Flyers at Ducks recap: Couturier, Simmonds close as Flyers soar over Ducks in OT

Week Ahead:

Tuesday October 10 - @ NSH

Saturday October 14 - vs WSH

Injuries:

• 10/3/17, G Anthony Stolarz

IR; Knee

• 10/3/17, RW Colin McDonald

IR; Lower-body injury

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New Jersey Devils

1-0-0, 2 pts; 4 GF / 1 GA

10/7/17
COL: 1
NJD: 4
New Jersey Devils Swarmed Colorado Avalanche in 4-1 Home Opener Win

Week Ahead:

Monday October 9 - @ BUF

Wednesday October 11 - @ TOR

Friday October 13 - vs WSH

Saturday October 14 - @ NYR

Injuries:

• 10/7/17, RW Kyle Palmieri

Day-to-day; Lower-body injury

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Carolina Hurricanes

1-0-0, 2 pts; 5 GF / 4 GA

10/7/17
MIN: 4
CAR: 5 SO
Carolina Hurricanes open 2017-18 season with heart-stopping shootout win over Minnesota Wild

Week Ahead:

Tuesday October 10 - vs CBJ

Saturday October 14 - @ WPG

Injuries:

• 10/2/17, RW Lee Stempniak

IR; Hip

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Columbus Blue Jackets

1-1-0, 2 pts; 6 GF / 5 GA

10/6/17
NYI: 0
CBJ: 5
Game 1 Instant Recap: Jackets 5 Islanders 0

10/7/17
CBJ: 1
CHI: 5
Recap: Can’t Win ‘Em All

Week Ahead:

Tuesday October 10 - @ CAR

Friday October 13 - vs NYR

Saturday October 14 - @ MIN

Injuries:

• 10/2/17, C Jordan Schroeder

IR; Undisclosed

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New York Islanders

1-1-0, 2 pts; 6 GF / 8 GA

10/6/17
NYI: 0
CBJ: 5
Blue Jackets 5, Islanders 0: Starting on the wrong foot

10/7/17
BUF: 3
NYI: 6
Islanders 6 (EN), Sabres 3: Now we can start

Week Ahead:

Monday October 9 - vs STL

Wednesday October 11 - @ ANA

Saturday October 14 - @ SJS

Sunday October 15 - @ LAK

Injuries:

• 10/6/17, RW Cal Clutterbuck

Day-to-day; Lower-body injury

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New York Rangers

1-2-0, 2 pts; 9 GF / 12 GA

10/5/17
COL: 4
NYR: 2
Rangers Vs. Avalanche: Varlamov Silences Rangers On Opening Night

10/7/17
NYR: 5
TOR: 8
Rangers Vs. Maple Leafs: Well That Wasn’t Good

10/8/17
MTL: 0
NYR: 2
Rangers Vs. Canadiens: Lundqvist, Rangers Rebound With 2-0 Win Over Montreal

Week Ahead:

Tuesday October 10 - vs STL

Friday October 13 - @ CBJ

Saturday October 14 - vs NJD

Injuries:

• 10/3/17, RW Jesper Fast

IR; Hip

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• Standings via NHL.com as of 10/8/17
• Injuries via TSN as of 10/8/17