Today: October 30, 2024
Today: October 30, 2024

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New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury

Injured New Jersey Devils All-Star Jack Hughes is close to returning to their lineup

February 03, 2024
New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury
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Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive

Connor McDavid can add another individual honor to his resume after winning the NHL All-Star Skills competition

February 03, 2024
Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive
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NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players charged in a 2018 sexual assault case in Canada

February 02, 2024
NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
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NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade

February 02, 2024
NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
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Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Todd McLellan and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

February 02, 2024
Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
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Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault

Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault

February 02, 2024
Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
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NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

The NHL is reaching back into its history in an attempt to bring the fun back to All-Star Weekend

February 02, 2024
NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
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PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league

Two dozen of the best women's hockey players in the world have converged on Toronto to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend

February 01, 2024
PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league
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ESPN looks at NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto as chance to experiment with more coverage

The NHL isn’t the only one who uses the All-Star Game as a lab to test different things that could find its way into the game in the future

February 01, 2024
ESPN looks at NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto as chance to experiment with more coverage
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Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week

For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week

January 31, 2024
Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
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New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say

Michael McLeod of the NHL's New Jersey Devils has been charged with sexual assault

January 30, 2024
New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say
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Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team

January 28, 2024
Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says
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Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday

January 28, 2024
Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1
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Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks

January 26, 2024
Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks
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Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

January 26, 2024
Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes
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Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Four current members of the National Hockey League charged with sexual assault in Canada will become free agents after not receiving qualifying offers from their respective teams

January 25, 2024
Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
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Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs

Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days

January 24, 2024
Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
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Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record

Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

January 24, 2024
Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record
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Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the NHL season

January 22, 2024
Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
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Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health

The Calgary Flames say forward Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave to attend to his mental health

January 21, 2024
Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health
Sports

Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy

The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy

January 20, 2024
Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy
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Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday

Shane Pinto has signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators for the remainder of the season

January 19, 2024
Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday
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Fleury's milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL's second-winningest goalie

Marc-Andre Fleury has 552 wins for second place on the NHL's career list

January 16, 2024
Fleury's milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL's second-winningest goalie
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Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins

Marc-Andre Fleury took sole possession of second place with his 552nd career win in the NHL

January 16, 2024
Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins
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Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching change

It looks like the Edmonton Oilers made the right move when they made a coaching change early in the season

January 12, 2024
Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching change
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NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs

The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families

January 10, 2024
NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs
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Blackhawks' Connor Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick's stellar start to career

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve with a broken jaw

January 06, 2024
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick's stellar start to career
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Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic

Joey Daccord made 35 saves in his second career shutout, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in the NHL Winter Classic

January 01, 2024
Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic
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Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic

The 15th version of the NHL’s Winter Classic had a decidedly local flair as both the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights tapped into two of the most well-known aspects of their communities

January 01, 2024
Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
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Bringing the Winter Classic to Seattle came with an insurance policy. A retractable roof

When the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken meet on Monday in the Winter Classic, the NHL hopes the story is centered on the clash between the league’s two newest franchises, one of which happens to be the reigning Stanley Cup champions

December 29, 2023
Bringing the Winter Classic to Seattle came with an insurance policy. A retractable roof
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Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0

Kris Letang became the first defenseman in NHL history to record five points in a period with five assists in the second for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-0 win over the New York Islanders

December 28, 2023
Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0
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AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love

They are snippets in time, unforgettable snapshots that gloriously capture the soaring euphoria and gut-wrenching agony of the games we love, not to mention the randomness of a moment that might’ve gone unnoticed otherwise

December 26, 2023
AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love
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Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement

The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season

December 21, 2023
Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
Sports

Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus

The focus of blame in Buffalo is falling on coach Don Granato after the floundering Sabres were left embarrassed in a 9-4 loss to Columbus

December 20, 2023
Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus
Sports

Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin records assist nine days after getting knocked out

Detroit Red Wings team captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup on Monday night, nine days after getting knocked unconscious during a scramble in front of the net

December 19, 2023
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin records assist nine days after getting knocked out
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Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis

The Ottawa Senators have fired coach D

December 18, 2023
Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
Sports

Berube was the third NHL coach fired this season. For players, the carousel takes a toll.

Craig Berube led the St. Louis Blues to a Stanley Cup in 2019

December 13, 2023
Berube was the third NHL coach fired this season. For players, the carousel takes a toll.
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Bedard scores early but McDavid gets 2 assists to lead Oilers past Blackhawks 4-1 for 8th straight

Connor McDavid had two assists and the streaking Edmonton Oilers overcame an early goal by rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in the first NHL matchup between the young stars

December 13, 2023
Bedard scores early but McDavid gets 2 assists to lead Oilers past Blackhawks 4-1 for 8th straight
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Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title

The St. Louis Blues fired coach Craig Berube on Tuesday night, hours after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings

December 13, 2023
Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
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Red Wings put captain Dylan Larkin on IR after cross-check that knocked him unconscious

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was put on injured reserve two days after being knocked unconscious when he was cross-checked in the back of the head and neck by Ottawa’s Mathieu Joseph

December 11, 2023
Red Wings put captain Dylan Larkin on IR after cross-check that knocked him unconscious
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Pageau scores in OT as Islanders rally for 3-2 win and hand Kings 1st road loss

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 13 seconds into overtime and Ilya Sorokin stopped 34 shots as the New York Islanders ended the Los Angeles Kings’ record 11-game season-opening road winning streak with a 3-2 victory

December 10, 2023
Pageau scores in OT as Islanders rally for 3-2 win and hand Kings 1st road loss
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Kings blank Canadiens 4-0, set the NHL record with their 11th straight road win to open season

Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot earned a shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday night for their NHL record 11th road victory to open the season

December 08, 2023
Kings blank Canadiens 4-0, set the NHL record with their 11th straight road win to open season
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Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win

Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win

December 06, 2023
Doughty scores 33 seconds into OT, Kings rally past Blue Jackets 4-3 for 10th straight road win
Sports

NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24

The last centralized NHL Draft for the foreseeable future is going out with the glitz and bright lights of Vegas

December 05, 2023
NHL bringing 2024 draft to Las Vegas and The Sphere. League also says salary cap will rise in '24
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Shane Pinto's half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey

Ottawa Senators player Shane Pinto's 41-game suspension for violating the NHL's gambling policy led to plenty of conversation within the hockey community

December 01, 2023
Shane Pinto's half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey
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Corey Perry says he's seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract

Corey Perry says he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for engaging “in conduct that is unacceptable” and against team policies

November 30, 2023
Corey Perry says he's seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
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Vesey puts New York ahead, Krieder scores 2, Rangers beat Bruins 7-4 in matchup of East's top teams

Jimmy Vesey’s goal put the Rangers ahead late in the second period, Chris Kreider scored twice and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves as New York beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference

November 25, 2023
Vesey puts New York ahead, Krieder scores 2, Rangers beat Bruins 7-4 in matchup of East's top teams
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Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to

Marc-Andre Fleury wore a mask for warmups on the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night after being told by the NHL that was not allowed

November 24, 2023
Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to
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Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend

November 20, 2023
Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
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Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incident

The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after an incident Friday night

November 18, 2023
Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incident
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Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3

Sam Reinhart had two goals and two assists, Carter Verhaeghe got the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Florida Panthers withstood two highlight-reel scores from rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3

November 12, 2023
Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3
Sports

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement

The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Jay Woodcroft after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games

November 12, 2023
Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement
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Henrik Lundqvist tops goalie-heavy Hockey Hall of Fame class set for induction Monday

Former New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist tops the Hockey Hall of Fame class set to be inducted Monday night in Toronto

November 10, 2023
Henrik Lundqvist tops goalie-heavy Hockey Hall of Fame class set for induction Monday
Sports

Kraken's Jordan Eberle out vs. Avalanche after suffering cut on leg from skate blade

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle will miss the game at Colorado on Thursday night after suffering a cut to his leg from a skate blade during practice

November 09, 2023
Kraken's Jordan Eberle out vs. Avalanche after suffering cut on leg from skate blade
Sports

Sharks end record-tying 11-game skid to start season with 2-1 win over Flyers

The San Jose Sharks have snapped an 11-game losing streak that matched the longest to start a season in NHL history

November 08, 2023
Sharks end record-tying 11-game skid to start season with 2-1 win over Flyers
Sports

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends

Some early trends are showing in the NHL

November 07, 2023
Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends
Sports

Family, friends and teammates gather to remember fallen hockey player Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson was humble, kind and smart and most of all an athlete

November 07, 2023
Family, friends and teammates gather to remember fallen hockey player Adam Johnson
Sports

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season

November 06, 2023
Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says
Sports

Ducks rally for 6th straight win, snap Golden Knights' 12-game point streak with 4-2 victory

Mason McTavish scored the go-ahead goal with 3:40 to play, Sam Carrick scored two late goals, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to snap the Vegas Golden Knights’ 12-game point streak with a 4-2 victory

November 06, 2023
Ducks rally for 6th straight win, snap Golden Knights' 12-game point streak with 4-2 victory
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Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start season

Reilly Smith and Jake Guentzel each had two goals and two assists, Evgeni Malkin also scored twice, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat San Jose 10-2, handing the Sharks their NHL record-tying 11th straight loss to start the season and second straight while allowing 10 goals

November 05, 2023
Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start season
Sports

Goaltender Hart leaves Flyers game early with "mid-body" injury

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart left Wednesday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres midway through the first period with what the club called a “mid-body injury.”

November 01, 2023
Goaltender Hart leaves Flyers game early with "mid-body" injury
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Florida Panthers bracing to be without Sam Bennett again after another lower-body injury

The Florida Panthers started the season without Sam Bennett, and they are bracing to be without him once again

November 01, 2023
Florida Panthers bracing to be without Sam Bennett again after another lower-body injury
Sports

Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck has led officials in the NHL and other leagues to continue discussions about cut-resistant protection

November 01, 2023
Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection
Sports

Senators GM is out after NHL makes Ottawa forfeit a draft pick for its role in an invalidated trade

The Ottawa Senators made an abrupt change at general manager after the NHL decided to dock the team a first-round draft pick for its role in a trade that was invalidated last year

November 01, 2023
Senators GM is out after NHL makes Ottawa forfeit a draft pick for its role in an invalidated trade
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Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip

November 01, 2023
Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip
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Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

The Boston Bruins placed veteran forward Milan Lucic on the long-term injured list Saturday before their game against the Detroit Red Wings

October 28, 2023
Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list
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Sabres' Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils' Nico Hischier

The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton for two games without pay for what it determined was an illegal check to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier on Friday night

October 28, 2023
Sabres' Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils' Nico Hischier
Sports

Blackhawks hand Vegas first loss of season with 4-3 win in overtime

Phillipp Kurashev scored 2:50 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Vegas 4-3 to hand the Golden Knights their first loss of the season

October 27, 2023
Blackhawks hand Vegas first loss of season with 4-3 win in overtime
Sports

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Arizona defenseman Travis Dermott recently defied an NHL edict on supporting social causes before games

October 27, 2023
Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'
Sports

Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0

The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights have all won their first six games of the NHL season

October 25, 2023
Avalanche, Bruins and Golden Knights mark 1st time in NHL history 3 teams open a season 6-0-0
Sports

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all

October 24, 2023
NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season
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Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss six to eight weeks after being injured in the team's game Saturday against the New York Rangers

October 23, 2023
Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss 6-8 weeks
Sports

Anze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings' games played record in season of many possible milestones

Anze Kopitar is likely to reach many milestones this season

October 22, 2023
Anze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings' games played record in season of many possible milestones
Sports

Auston Matthews scores another hat trick as Toronto Maple Leafs beat Minnesota Wild 7-4

Auston Matthews registered his second hat trick in two games to open the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 7-4

October 15, 2023
Auston Matthews scores another hat trick as Toronto Maple Leafs beat Minnesota Wild 7-4
Sports

Bjugstad and Schmaltz score in shootout as Coyotes beat Devils 4-3

Nick Bjugstad and Nick Schmaltz scored in the shootout, and the Arizona Coyotes recovered after giving up a two-goal lead and rallied to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

October 14, 2023
Bjugstad and Schmaltz score in shootout as Coyotes beat Devils 4-3
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Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hit

The Columbus Blue Jackets say Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks with a right leg injury

October 13, 2023
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hit
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Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year extension worth $50.75 million

The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract extension worth $50.75 million

October 13, 2023
Avalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year extension worth $50.75 million
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Wild beat Panthers 2-0 behind Brock Faber's first NHL goal, 41 saves by Filip Gustavsson

Brock Faber got his first NHL goal in the first period and Filip Gustavsson stopped 41 shots for a season-opening shutout as the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 2-0

October 13, 2023
Wild beat Panthers 2-0 behind Brock Faber's first NHL goal, 41 saves by Filip Gustavsson
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Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says

A person briefed on the matter tells The Associated Press the newly appointed chief operating officer of the NFL's Buffalo Bills and NHL's Buffalo Sabres has been fired along with the Bills' general counsel because the two were in a romantic relationship

October 12, 2023
Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says
Sports

Top draft pick and Blackhawks rookie Bedard scores first NHL goal against Bruins

Chicago Blackhawks rookie and No. 1 overall draft choice Connor Bedard scored his first NHL goal in the first period against the Boston Bruins

October 11, 2023
Top draft pick and Blackhawks rookie Bedard scores first NHL goal against Bruins
Sports

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup banner, beat Kraken 4-1 in opener

Jonathan Marchessault scored, Adin Hill made 23 saves and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Tuesday night after a banner-raising ceremony

October 11, 2023
Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup banner, beat Kraken 4-1 in opener
Sports

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup championship banner before season opener

The Golden Knights raised their Stanley Cup championship banner in the most Las Vegas way possible

October 11, 2023
Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup championship banner before season opener
Sports

Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2

Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut

October 11, 2023
Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2
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NHL's Expansion Horizon: Atlanta in Spotlight with a $1 Billion Bid

There has been much talk in the hockey community about the National Hockey League’s (NHL) potential for expansion beyond the existing roster of 32 clubs. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly’s optimistic remarks about professional hockey in Atlanta sparked renewed optimism in a city that had previously lost two NHL clubs to other cities. A proposed $1 billion development in Atlanta would include a facility suitable for a National Hockey League franchise. Reports suggest the project has received the necessary state clearances, putting Atlanta at the forefront of NHL expansion among cities lacking an appropriate venue. The world of professional hockey is

October 10, 2023
NHL's Expansion Horizon: Atlanta in Spotlight with a $1 Billion Bid
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NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights

October 10, 2023
NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
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Connor Bedard is the NHL's latest 'next Sidney Crosby.' The original has plenty left in the tank

One of the NHL's biggest stars and one of its newest stars will meet for the first time when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks in the season opener

October 09, 2023
Connor Bedard is the NHL's latest 'next Sidney Crosby.' The original has plenty left in the tank
Sports

The art of the chirp: NHL players on what makes a good trash-talker, just in time for the season

NHL players open their season this week

October 09, 2023
The art of the chirp: NHL players on what makes a good trash-talker, just in time for the season
Sports

NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings

Detroit desperately hopes to snap its seven-year playoff drought and becomes part of an NHL trend

October 08, 2023
NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings
Sports

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Erik Karlsson is with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a blockbuster deal from San Jose

October 04, 2023
Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL
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Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks

Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract extension, keeping the dynamic center in the fold for at least three more seasons

October 02, 2023
Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks
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Former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles dies after a motorcycle crash in Nashville. He was 29

Police say former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles has died after a motorcycle crash in Nashville

September 24, 2023
Former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles dies after a motorcycle crash in Nashville. He was 29
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Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under

The National Hockey League is trying to build on its first foray into the Southern Hemisphere — two preseason games between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyote this weekend — by expanding its street hockey program to Australia

September 21, 2023
Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under
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Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks

September 21, 2023
Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks
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Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready

The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday

September 20, 2023
Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready
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Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos

Mike Babcock has resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after just two months on the job following revelations that he asked players to show him photos on their phones

September 17, 2023
Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos

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