Glenn Healy spent some time at the end of the third blaming the lost game on Morgan Rielly's helmet. What happened? In the words of Buddha Hat, "He lost it in the corner, made a change then no stoppages until the goal. He can’t come on the ice without a helmet so they grabbed Corrado's and Leivo offered his, but Rielly didn’t bite."
And Species pointed this out: "Someone, not sure who, suggested he just get on the ice without helmet and deal with the consequences later. Isn’t that an instant bench minor?"
Buddha Hat elaborated on the rule: "If I interpret the rule correctly, Rielly could have come back on the ice with no lid at which point the referee is required to issue a warning. If he returned a second time he would receive a minor penalty."
Scrambles, in the GDT, had this wisdom: "Nonono. The odds of a goal resulting from Marincin instead of Rielly over one shift do not justify the risks of going out there with an ill-fitting helmet."
Sportsnet: It is what it is.
Leafs Links
Leafs fall to Bruins on late goal by Marchand, 3-2 | PPP
The play that sends the #Leafs to a 5th straight loss. #TMLtalk (vine by @NormanJamesCTV ) https://t.co/FaJKGsyjGW
— Maple Leafs SPORTalk (@SPORTalkLeafs) January 17, 2016 Leafs may not have come out on top tonight, but we did find a Barilko Jersey in Boston! #TMLtalk #FanFlight pic.twitter.com/b1aePtQ8DN
— Lauren Howe (@laurenhowe77) January 17, 2016 Kapanen goes to his knees to pass to Soshnikov | PPPorn
Sploosh.
Women's World Juniors: Medal round | PPP
"The medal round for the WWJ U18 tournament was held on Friday in St. Catherines. The US came from behind to beat Canada for the gold, while Sweden took home the bronze."
Recaps
Trotz about new forward Mike Richards:
"... Or we're saying a lot about Mike. I know he's going to be a real good add for us. He's going to be a big part of our success." (2/2)
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) January 17, 2016 Vinny scores first goal vs. Ottawa
Lecavalier from Ehrhoff and Carter might be the prettiest goal in @LAKings history.
— The Royal Half (@theroyalhalf) January 16, 2016 Vincent Lecavalier scores his 1st for the @LAKings. #OTTvsLAK https://t.co/uXgAbJDtec
— NHL (@NHL) January 16, 2016 Filipovic on the Habs:
Since December 1st the Habs are 5-14-1, with a -20 goal differential (30th), are shooting 5.7% (30th), getting an .891 save % (28th). Yikes.
— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) January 17, 2016 Canadiens vs Blues Top Six Minutes: Canadiens gave the Blues everything they had | HEOTP
Avalanche Lose on Late Goal To Blue Jackets | MHH
Quick Thoughts: Blue Jackets 2, Avalanche 1 | JacketsCannon
Sabres vs. Capitals Recap: The Rochester Sabres take down NHL giants | DBDB
Capitals Silenced in Saturday Night Showdown | JR
"Tonight was Braden Holtby's first regulation loss after logging a point in 22 previous contests. The Capitals suffered only their eighth regulation loss of the year. We will be OK."
Other Stuff
Kopitar: "It's not going to change my mindset" | LA Kings Insider
Anze Kopitar has 'great feeling' with new contract finalized | PD
Bryan Bickell Hits Waivers Again | THW
The Rangers Looming RFA Situation Is Quickly Coming To A Head | BSB
NHL Picks: Capitals will continue one of best starts in NHL history | CBS Sports
"With a 33-7-3 record through their first 43 games, they have what is by far the best record in the NHL (their 69 points are five more than any other team in the NHL, and 12 more than any other team in the Eastern Conference). It is not only the best start in the NHL this season, it is one of the best starts in league history."
NHL Award Watch: Panthers' Roberto Luongo is NHL's first half MVP | CBS Sports
