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Posted On Monday, 01.18.2016 / 2:00 PM

By Alain Poupart -  NHL.com Correspondent /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Oilers at Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Goaltender Al Montoya will get the start Monday as the Florida Panthers look to turn their fortunes back on the right track against the Edmonton Oilers (7:30 p.m. ET; SNW, FS-F).

One week ago Monday, the Panthers were taking a 12-game winning streak into Vancouver.

But after seeing their streak snapped in an overtime loss against the Canucks, they're back home for the first time since Jan. 3 and on a three-game losing skid, including a 3-1 loss Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

"We played good in the third period last night, so that was a start," Panthers coach Gerard Gallant said. "I thought the game in Tampa was a close game. They had a good second period and got a 2-0 lead on us and the third period we played really well, we just didn't get that tying goal. We had a couple of chances. We worked hard, we played hard. I thought it was one of our better games actually on the trip."

Posted On Monday, 01.18.2016 / 1:22 PM

By Eric Goodman -  NHL.com Fantasy Staff Writer /NHL.com - Fantasy Spin Blog

DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Jan. 18

Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options that can help you build a winning lineup.


Jack Eichel, C, Buffalo Sabres

DraftKings price: $5,400

Eichel leads all NHL rookies and Buffalo with 141 shots on goal through 45 games this season and should be a good value pick on the road Monday against the Arizona Coyotes. The second-line center is scoreless in the past three games, but DraftKings owners can expect him to bounce back against Arizona. He had an assist, two blocked shots and four SOG in a 5-2 win at home against the Coyotes on Dec. 4.

Posted On Monday, 01.18.2016 / 9:00 AM

By Mike G. Morreale -  NHL.com Staff Writer /NHL.com - 2016 NHL Draft blog

Matthews gets high marks during 4-game point streak

Auston Matthews, who many project to be the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, is playing for Zurich in Switzerland's top professional league this season. NHL.com will follow his journey leading to the NHL Draft this season with a weekly update.

Auston Matthews, an A-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting's November players to watch list for the 2016 NHL Draft, has scored in four straight games since his return from 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound left-shot center, who scored seven goals and 11 points in seven games to help the United States win a bronze medal at the WJC in Helsinki, Finland, has five goals, seven points, a plus-7 rating and a 33 percent shooting rate in the past four games for Zurich in Switzerland's top professional league.

"In my opinion, Matthews is the best player in the league, although it's not very clear and there might be other opinions," said NHL Central Scouting's Thomas Roost, who evaluates prospects in Switzerland and Germany. "Former NHL player Pierre-Marc Bouchard is close. Matthews' play is still on the same level as before or during the World Junior [Championship] and this is a very high level."

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 11:38 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Video Review: LAK @ ANA - 9:46 of the Third Period

At 9:46 of the third period in the Los Angeles Kings/Anaheim Ducks game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that Anaheim's Andrew Cogliano kicked the puck into the Los Angeles net. According to Rule 49.2 "A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who uses a distinct kicking motion to propel the puck into the net." No goal Anaheim.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 10:22 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Situation Room Initiated Challenge: PHI @ DET - 19:58 of the Third Period

At 19:58 of the third period in the Flyers/Red Wings game, the Situation Room initiated a review under the terms of a Coach’s Challenge to review the “Interference on the Goalkeeper” decision that resulted in a “no goal” call.

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Referee determined that Philadelphia’s Wayne Simmonds interfered with Detroit goaltender Petr Mrazek before the puck crossed the goal line.

Therefore the original call stands – no goal Philadelphia Flyers.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 9:27 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Coach's Challenge: PHI @ DET - 18:25 of the Second Period

At 18:25 of the second period in the Flyers/Red Wings game, Philadelphia requested a Coach’s Challenge to review whether a Detroit player interfered with Philadelphia goaltender Michal Neuvirth prior to Niklas Kronwall’s goal.

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Referee confirmed no goaltender interference infractions occurred before the puck crossed the goal line.

Therefore the original call stands – good goal Detroit Red Wings.

Since the Coach’s Challenge did not result in the original call being overturned, the Philadelphia Flyers forfeit their time-out.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 7:56 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Situation Room Initiated Challenge: NYR @ WSH - 19:05 of the Third Period

At 19:05 of the third period in the Rangers/Capitals game, the Situation Room initiated a review under the terms of a Coach’s Challenge to review whether New York was off-side prior to Dan Boyle’s goal.

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Linesman determined that New York’s Oscar Lindberg was off-side prior to the goal. According to Rule 78.7, “The standard for overturning the call in the event of a ‘GOAL’ call on the ice is that the Linesman, after reviewing any and all available replays and consulting with the Toronto Video Room, determines that one or more Players on the attacking team preceded the puck into the attacking zone prior to the goal being scored and that, as a result, the play should have been stopped for an “Off-side” infraction; where this standard is met, the goal will be disallowed.”

Therefore the original call is overturned – no goal New York Rangers.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 7:02 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Video Review: FLA @ TBL - 0:31 of the Third Period

At 0:31 of the third period in the Florida Panthers/Tampa Bay Lightning game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that the puck did not cross the Florida goal line. No goal Tampa Bay.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 5:26 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

VAN @ NYI - 7:35 of the Second Period

At 7:35 of the second period in the Canucks/Islanders game, the Situation Room initiated a video review because the puck entered the Vancouver net. The referee informed the Situation Room that he blew the whistle when Vancouver goaltender Ryan Miller covered the puck. The puck then entered the net after the whistle. This is not a reviewable play, therefore the referee's call on the ice stands - no goal New York.

Posted On Sunday, 01.17.2016 / 4:54 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Coach's Challenge: CAR @ PIT - 19:23 of the Second Period

At 19:23 of the second period in the Hurricanes/Penguins game, Carolina requested a Coach's Challenge to review whether Pittsburgh was off-side prior to Sidney Crosby’s goal.

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Linesman determined that the Penguins entered the attacking zone legally prior to the goal.

Therefore the original call stands – good goal Pittsburgh Penguins.

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