Canadiens beat Blue Jackets thanks to late Armia tip

Today’s Lineup:

• Joel Armia late tip defeats Columbus

• Jimmy Vesey bats in late game winner

• Capitals end Kings’ 5-game streak

• And a lot more… 👇

🚨 Joel Armia tips in game-winner with three minutes left, Canadiens comeback to defeat the Blue Jackets 4-2. The Finish-native and former 1st round pick of the Sabres tipped in a Mike Matheson shot for his 2nd goal of the season to break the late 2-2 tie. Alex Newhook sniped a loose puck to get the Habs on the board and Cole Caufield buried a rebound with a little over five minutes to play in the 2nd to tie the game at 2-2. Gustav Lindström scored an empty-netter and Sam Montembeault stopped 26 shots as the Canadiens ended their five-game road trip 3-2. Read more →

⚾️ Jimmy Vesey bats in late game winner, Rangers rally to beat Red Wings 3-2. The 30-year-old forward showcased incredible hand-eye coordination, batting a puck out of midair with just 4:15 remaining in the 3rd to break the 2-2 tie. Artemi Panarin opened scoring less than five minutes into the game before Mo Seider and Robby Fabbri scored 23 second apart midway through the 1st to give the Wings a 2-1 lead. K’Andre Miller buried a Mika Zibanejad feed to tie the game midway through the 3rd as the Rangers improve to 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. Read more →

In case you’re unfamiliar, a “Gordie Howe hat trick” is when a player records a goal, assist, and fight in the same game. Despite playing 2,421 pro hockey games, Gordie Howe himself only achieved the feat twice in his career. Who is the NHL’s all-time leader in Gordie Howe hat tricks? Hint: he currently coaches in the NHL.

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Rick Tocchet is the NHL’s all-time leader in Gordie Howe hat-tricks with 18.