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

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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

Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3
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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

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

Henrik Lundqvist tops goalie-heavy Hockey Hall of Fame class set for induction Monday
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bjugstad and Schmaltz score in shootout as Coyotes beat Devils 4-3
Health|News|Sports|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles dies after a motorcycle crash in Nashville. He was 29
Australia|Sports|Travel

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

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under
Sports

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

Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks
Sports

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

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

Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos

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