By Stretch Jenkinson * Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to record at least 19 straight 20-goal seasons and helped the Capitals move into a playoff spot for the first time in 77 days. * Jeff Skinner scored his seventh career hat trick to help the Sabres inch closer to […]
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NHL News: ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Monday, March 18, 2024
By Stretch Jenkinson * The Hurricanes, Jets and Rangers each picked up wins Sunday as the NHL’s top eight teams are now separated by five points or fewer in a jam-packed Presidents’ Trophy race. * Sidney Crosby continued his march to a 19th career point-per-game season and helped the Penguins stay in the hunt […]
NHL News: Lightning’s Kucherov, Blackhawks’ Bedard and Wild’s Fleury Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
By Stretch Jenkinson NEW YORK (March 18, 2024) – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 17. FIRST STAR – NIKITA KUCHEROV, RW, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Kucherov tied […]
NHL News: Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov Suspended Two Games for Illegal Check to the Head
By Stretch Jenkinson NEW YORK (March 18, 2024) – Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary during NHL Game No. 1063 in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, March 16, the National […]
NHL News: Six Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu
By Stretch Jenkinson ABC Hockey Saturday in Primetime Featuring Eastern Conference Showdown Between Florida Panthers and New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET Toronto Maple Leafs Face Off Against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+/Hulu The Point Returns Thursday at […]
NHL News: ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Sunday, March 17, 2024
By Stretch Jenkinson * The Lightning padded their Wild Card position and the Red Wings moved into one, while the Capitals and Islanders collected points as the Rush to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. * The Hurricanes overcame a 3-0 deficit in a contest that saw them score two goals in the […]
NHL News: New York Islanders Representative Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpaa Earns His Sixth European Title at the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship
By Stretch Jenkinson Temppanen Advances as Runner Up For Second Straight Year COPENHAGEN (March 17, 2024) – In a rematch of last year’s European Championship, Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpää,representing the New York Islanders, again prevailed over Teemu ‘Temppanen’ Karvonen representing the Anaheim Ducks to win the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship title. The win marks […]
Former Miami RedHawks star, Blue Jacket and Columbus native Kiefer Sherwood playing well with Nashville Predators and scores goal in Saturday’s win
By Joe Coopersmith Kiefer Sutherland Nashville Predators LW Playing in hometown & scoring goal Nashville 2 CBJ 1 Saturday March 9 2024.mp3 Kiefer Sherwood has established career highs in assists (9) and points (16) this season; he is one goal from surpassing his […]
Nashville’s Luke Evangelista, second cousin of Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan, scores game winner in Blue Jackets game; Predators have a surprising year for a rebuilding team
By Joe Coopersmith The Nashville Predators play in the rugged, physical NHL Central Division with Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado, St. Louis, Minnesota, Arizona and Chicago. The Predators sit 4th in the division but own the first Western Conference Wild Card by 2 points over Vegas. This […]
NHL Trade Deadline: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN JAKUB ZBORIL FROM BOSTON BRUINS IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFENSEMAN ANDREW PEEKE
MARCH 8, 2024 Club assigns Zboril to AHL’s Cleveland Monsters COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Jakub Zboril (pronounced YAH-kuhb zih-BOHR-ihl) and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Boston Bruins in exchange for defenseman Andrew Peeke, the […]
Buffalo Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo talks about tough season after 2-1 win at Columbus, last Friday Night
By Joe Coopersmith Kyle Okposo Buffalo Sabres RW & Captain Post-game Lockerroom Sabres 2 Jackets 1 2 23 2024.mp3 COURTESY BUFFALO SABRES COMMUNICATIONS
Black History Month Feature: Willie O’Ree; First Black to play in the NHL
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Eldon O’Ree CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player from Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is widely recognized for being the first Black player in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing as a winger for the Boston Bruins. His accomplishment of breaking the Black color barrier in the […]
Vancouver Canucks News: Acquires Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames
By Stretch Jenkinson January 31, 2024 Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick […]
National Hockey League gets letter from Utah Sports Owner wanting in on next expansion
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ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Saturday, January 13, 2024
By Sasha Colcheck NHL Public Relations January 13, 2024 * Saturday will be packed with announcements for the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, including the unveiling of the 12 additional players selected via fan vote across ABC/ESPN+ (during first intermission of the Rangers–Capitals game at 1 p.m. […]
Statement from the National Hockey League IIHL announcements regarding Israeli National Team’s eligibility
By Sasha Colcheck NEW YORK (January 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League released the following statement: “The NHL has significant concerns with the announcement from the IIHF on Wednesday regarding the Israeli National Team’s eligibility for, and participation in, upcoming IIHF events. We expressed those […]
NHL News: 2024 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook Format and Rules
By Sasha Colcheck NHL Public Relations January 13, 2024 NEW YORK (Jan. 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced additional details for the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, which will take place at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. […]
NHL News: Fans Finalize the NHL All-Star Roster through the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote presented by MassMutual; NHL Announces First 10 All-Stars Competing for $1 Million Prize in 2024 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook
By Sasha Colcheck Fan Vote Will Determine the Final Two Skills Competitors NHL Public Relations January 13, 2024 NEW YORK (Jan. 13, 2024) – NHL fans have completed the 2024 NHL All-Star roster, voting 12 Players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, Feb. 1-3 in […]
NHL News: NHL and adidas Reveal 2024 NHL All-Star Jerseys
By Sasha Colcheck Midseason Showcase of the Best Players in the NHL Will Feature All-Stars in Vibrant Colors, Created in Collaboration with drew house NHL Public Relations January 13, 2024 NEW YORK / TORONTO (Jan. 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and adidas today unveiled the jerseys 44 of […]
ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Sunday, January 14, 2024
By Sasha Colcheck NHL Public Relations January 14, 2024 * NHL fans have completed the 2024 NHL All-Star roster, voting 12 Players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend through the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote presented by MassMutual. More than 36 million votes were cast […]