A recap of some news and events that took place yesterday …
- The NHL suspended Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist for six games for his high-stick to the face of Minnesota defenseman Jared Spurgeon.
@NHLPlayerSafety pic.twitter.com/DYgEL9tBWA
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) February 16, 2017
- Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr picks up his 1,900th NHL point. He did so on his 45th birthday.
Point #1900 for Jaromir Jagr on his 45th birthday pic.twitter.com/R7ONMqVZg9
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) February 16, 2017
You’ve probably seen it…but you should see it again. pic.twitter.com/EV9Hv09gAV
— NHL (@NHL) February 16, 2017
- Calgary Flames forward Alex Chaisson spears Philadelphia Flyers forward Nick Cousins.
Chiasson 5 min spearing major pic.twitter.com/TW9JGVnvlA
— nope (@myregularface) February 16, 2017
mmkay pic.twitter.com/LU3Z1LAdcY
— nope (@myregularface) February 16, 2017
- With a couple points last night, defenseman Brent Burns is tied for second in NHL scoring.
Brent Burns tied for 2nd in NHL scoring. If he can remain that high in the race, he’ll put up a season to add to this short & rarified list pic.twitter.com/zW1sJvg3kL
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) February 16, 2017
- The Los Angeles Kings trade defenseman Tom Gilbert to the Washington Capitals for a conditional 5th round draft pick. Condition is if Gilbert plays in 50 percent of their playoff games and if they win two rounds. The Kings will retain 20 percent of his Gilbert’s salary.
The blockbuster we have all been waiting for… Gilbert
Caps #boom pic.twitter.com/nwQKjKRwvI
— Dom Jr. Galamini (@MimicoHero) February 15, 2017