Posts by Stuart Mason

TNT, Home of NHL’s Outdoor Games This Season, to Feature Defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning Against Top Central Division Contender Nashville Predators Hour-Long Pregame Show to Begin at 6:30 p.m. ET with Wayne Gretzky, Rick Tocchet, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Liam McHugh Setting Stage for Music City Matchup Bleacher Report to Take…

Hockey-Loving Canadian Communities Will Rally Together for the Chance to Host an NHL® Preseason Game and Receive $250,000 in Arena Upgrades February 22, 2022 – Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), have announced that nominations are open for Kraft Hockeyville 2022. Nominations will close…

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 22, 2022 * Elias Lindholm and the Flames each matched franchise records as they concluded a seven-game homestand with a perfect 7-0-0 record to achieve an NHL first. * Frederik Andersen backed the Hurricanes to a third straight win as they opened the largest lead atop the Metropolitan Division in more than three months. * Playing in front of more…

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 20, 2022 * Several streaks were extended in Calgary as former Flames captain Mark Giordano made his return to Scotiabank Saddledome. * Los Angeles rallied from a multi-goal deficit to win for the second time in as many days, while Anaheim accumulated a seven-goal victory to keep pace in the tightly-contested Pacific Division. * Connor McDavid and Cale Makar reached the…

NEW YORK (Feb. 20, 2022) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Markus Niemelainen has been fined $2,043.75, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Kristian Vesalainen during NHL Game No. 681 in Winnipeg on Saturday, Feb. 19, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 14:10 of the third period.…

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 21, 2022) – Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 20. FIRST STAR – ELIAS LINDHOLM, C, CALGARY FLAMES Lindholm ranked second in the NHL with 4-4—8, collecting goals and multiple points in all three of his appearances to help…

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 * The Hurricanes and Rangers collected two crucial points in the Metropolitan Division, where the top three teams are separated by just three points.  * Jonathan Huberdeau continued his 100-point pace and helped the Panthers produce their best 50-game start to a season in franchise history.  * Patrik Laine guided the Blue Jackets to their second straight seven-goal outburst as Columbus has…