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By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 18, 2025 Total Attendance Eclipses 23 Million for First Time, 96.9% of Capacity     NEW YORK (April 18, 2025) – The unforgettable 2024-25 regular season, defined by the epic pursuit of the NHL career goals record by Alex Ovechkin in THE GR8 CHASE, culminated in another record as the curtain…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 18, 2025 NEW YORK (April 18, 2025) – The 2024-25 National Hockey League regular season concluded with Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov capturing his third career (and second straight) Art Ross Trophy as the League’s scoring champion and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl winning his first career Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring leader.   Kucherov…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 17, 2025   NEW YORK (April 17, 2025) – Florida Panthers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has been suspended for two games, effective immediately and to be served in the next two consecutive games in which he is eligible to participate for his Club, for an illegal check to the head of Tampa…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 17, 2025 NEW YORK (April 17, 2025) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Saturday, April 19. All times listed are ET and subject to change.     *…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 17, 2025 Submit Your Bracket for the Chance to Win the Grand Prize; 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Saturday, April 19   NEW YORK / TORONTO (April 17, 2025) – As the 16 Stanley Cup Playoffs teams prepare to face off in division rivalries and cross-border competition,…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 16, 2025 NEW YORK (April 16, 2025) – The National Hockey League today announced the schedule and national broadcast information for the opening games of 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins on Saturday, April 19. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when available.…

By Basil Stroh       NHL Public Relations April 16, 2025 NEW YORK (April 16, 2025) – The Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck has won the 2024-25 William M. Jennings Trophy, presented annually since 1981-82 to the goaltender(s) who plays a minimum of 25 games for the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season.   Winnipeg, which concluded its…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations | NHLPA April 16, 2025 Chipotle and the National Hockey League (NHL) Announce Multiyear North American Partnership Extension; As Part of the Partnership Extension, Chipotle Will Be a National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Partner for the First Time   Fans Who Wear a Hockey Jersey at…

By Basil Stroh         NHL Public Relations April 15, 2025 NEW YORK (April 15, 2025) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has been suspended for one game, without pay, for cross-checking Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield during NHL Game No. 1289 in Edmonton on Monday, April 14, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 15, 2025 NEW YORK (April 15, 2025) – The National Hockey League today announced the 32 team nominees for the 2024-25 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution…

By Basil Stroh   Swedish Forward Frondell Ranks First Among International Skaters   NHL Public Relations April 15, 2025 NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 15, 2025) – Matthew Schaefer (Hamilton, Ont.), a defenseman for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League, ranks No. 1 among North American skaters, edging Saginaw Spirit center Michael Misa and Boston College freshman James Hagens for top spot…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations April 14, 2025                                                                                 NEW YORK (April 14, 2025) –…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations April 14, 2025 NEW YORK (April 14, 2025) – Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending April 13.   FIRST STAR – JET GREAVES, G, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Greaves – who had 16 career NHL appearances (including…

By Basil Stroh     NHL Public Relations April 12, 2025 NEW YORK (April 12, 2025) – The National Hockey League announced the following start time and broadcast changes to the Washington Capitals-New York Islanders game on April 15.   Game #1296, Washington Capitals at New York Islanders, scheduled for April 15, will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations April 10, 2025 NEW YORK (April 10, 2025) – The National Hockey League announced the following start time and broadcast changes to the Florida Panthers-Tampa Bay Lightning game on April 15.   Game #1294, Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning, scheduled for April 15, will now begin at 7:30…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations April 9, 2025 NEW YORK (April 9, 2025) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Ray Shero:   “Ray Shero’s smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met. Widely respected throughout hockey for…

By Basil Stroh   NHL Public Relations April 8, 2025 NEW YORK (April 8, 2025) – The National Hockey League announced today the following changes to the Washington Capitals TV broadcast schedule: April 17 The Capitals’ game at the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET will now air exclusively on ESPN.    …

By Basil Stroh   Playoff Spots * The Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Senators in regulation. * The Oilers will clinch a playoff berth if they get at least one point vs. the Sharks OR if the Flames lose to the Wild in any fashion. * The Wild will clinch a playoff berth if they…

By StephanieLee Elliott   NHL Public Relations April 6, 2025 NEW YORK (April 6, 2025) – Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin today scored his 895th career goal to complete “THE GR8 CHASE” and surpass Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, a record “The Great One” held since he registered his 802nd career goal on March 23, 1994.   “The Great…

By StephanieLee Elliott         ESPN April 7, 2025 Tuesday ESPN Doubleheader: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers at 7 p.m. ET and Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche at 9:30 p.m. Thursday Doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu: Carolina Hurricanes Face Washington Capitals at 7:30 p.m. and Anaheim Ducks Take on the…