Episode Don Marcotte (484): Nedeljkovic Scores Plus Adds an Assist! Oilers Add Klingberg.

In a record setting performance, Alex Nedeljkovic scores a goal and adds an assist, the first time an NHL goalie has managed that feat. Meanwhile, did Connor McDavid escape discipline for a sneaky elbow?  Mike continues to be flummoxed by the unwillingness of Leafs fans to enjoy this season.     Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Don Marcotte  News Ndeljkovic scores - 16th goalie to score, 11th to shoot it https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-goalie-goals-all-time-313758920 Took a hit to make the play! Also had an assist - 1st time ever goal and assist Scored 2 in AHL and 1 in ECHL - 1st ever  McDavid chicken wing - no fine or suspension - what do you think?  https://youtu.be/NX8P28Fjats?si=b8ALcjbaZgyl7BIX Oilers sign Klingberg - $1.75 AAV - 32 yrs old - gets $1MM - $350k bonus plus salary - hasn't played since Nov 2023 Oilers beat Kings, Wild and Avalanche this week - were done 3-0 to Avs and came back.  Matthews continues to score despite Leafs struggles lately  Rumours that Marchand might be on the trade block - last year of 8 yr contract - $6MM - 36 yrs - if Bruins fall out of playoffs will they move him?  Guess the 5th  Columbus Blue Jackets - where did they come from?  Last 10 - 8-10-0  6W in a row Currently in 1st wildcard in East Fancies GF% 51% (11)  xGF% 48.71% (25) SH% 10.03% (3) SV% (25)  Since Dec 1 GF% 51.55% (12) xGF 45% (28) SH% 9.8 (8) SV% 91.12 (17)  Since Dec 22 - have scored a PPG per game Have been on a hot streak but nothing to indicate it's real -  Schedule has been pretty soft over this span  Connections -  Last Week - lubes, swing, flase, teardrops - anagrams of NHL team names This Week - Claude Julien, Alain Vigneault, Pat Burns, Benoit Groulx  Crazy Stat -  DOPeS - Tsyplakov 3 games hit to head https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-islanders-maxim-tsyplakov-suspended-3-games