By Myrtle Davies More Than $615,000 Invested in Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago This Year NHL Public Relations December 16, 2024 NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Dec. 16, 2024) – As a legacy to the Discover NHL Winter Classic, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Chicago Blackhawks joined […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 16, 2024 NEW YORK (Dec. 16, 2024) – Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Dec. 15.   FIRST STAR – LEON DRAISAITL, C, EDMONTON OILERS Draisaitl registered […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 14, 2024 Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard are among the several stars set to hit the ice as nearly half of Saturday’s 15 games will be carried by Sportsnet programming, including five Hockey Night in Canada contests. * Nikita Kucherov and Scott Laughton can follow up […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 15, 2024       NEW YORK (Dec. 15, 2024) – Detroit Red Wings forward Jonatan Berggren has been fined $2,148.44, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar during NHL Game No. 479 in […]

By Myrtle Davies Specially Appointed Panels to Select Each Club’s First and Second Quarter-Century Teams; Fan Vote Will Elect 25 Players to NHL Quarter-Century Team presented by SAP NHL Public Relations December 14, 2024 NEW YORK (Dec. 14, 2024) – The NHL will honor its best […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 9, 2024 * Oliver Bjorkstrand and Shane Wright combined for three goals and six points with Seattle, which concluded its New York metropolitan area road trip with a high-scoring comeback win at Madison Square Garden. * Jaxson Stauber continued his winning ways to start […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 9, 2024 NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2024) – Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point and Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill – three players selected to the rosters for February’s 4 Nations Face-Off – have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the […]

By Myrtle Davies * One-goal games dominated a three-game Monday, which also featured 20-year-old Lane Hutson accomplish a rare feat in NHL history as well as establish a franchise record in a Canadiens victory. * Connor Bedard and Lucas Raymond were also among the young stars to play prominent roles in their clubs’ victories as […]

By Myrtle Davies Mikko Rantanen scored a hat trick and Nathan MacKinnon reached the 600-assist milestone as the pair potted five points apiece in an Avalanche victory. * Leon Draisaitl became the first 20-goal scorer this season, joined three other Oilers players with nine consecutive 20-goal campaigns and did so with his NHL-leading sixth game-winning […]

By Myrtle Davies Weekly Episodes Air on Sportsnet in Canada and Stream on Max in the U.S.   NEW YORK (Dec. 11, 2024) – The second episode of “Road To The Discover NHL Winter Classic® presented by Enterprise” premieres tonight at 6 p.m. ET on TNT and simulcast […]

By Myrtle Davies NEW YORK (Dec. 11, 2024) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of David Bonderman:   “David Bonderman lived a life that was astounding in its breadth of achievement, unflinching in its commitment to excellence and relentless in […]

By Myrtle Davies * NHL Coast to Coast, the live whip-around show available to viewers on Prime Video Canada starting at 7 p.m. ET, returns as 28 teams hit the ice during Thursday’s slate which includes several streaks, homecomings and Stanley Cup Final rematches. Only the Hurricanes, Rangers, Sabres […]

By Myrtle Davies Scotiabank Joins as the First-Ever Presenting Sponsor of NHL in ASL in Canada   NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2024) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and P-X-P announced today that NHL in ASL, an alternate telecast dedicated completely to the Deaf community using American […]

By Myrtle Davies Scott Laughton, one of three players with a hat trick Thursday, became the first Flyers skater to net four goals in a game in more than two decades.   * The Lightning and Penguins were two of three road teams to score seven or more goals. The only […]

By Myrtle Davies NEW YORK (December 13, 2024) – Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris has been fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment), the National Hockey League announced today.   NHL Rule 64 is designed to bring attention to and more seriously penalize players (and […]

By Joe Coopersmith NOV. 15, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS   BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  FanDuel Sports Network Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter), Brian Giesenschlag (Host) Radio:  93.3 THE BUS  Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Penguins to Watch C Sidney […]

By Joe Coopersmith ARLINGTON, VA – To commemorate the Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary, the Capitals will wear their special black screaming eagle jersey for six home games during the 2024-25 season. The jersey features a blue, black, and bronze color scheme, with the Capitol Building displayed […]

By Joe Coopersmith   Caps Alumni Game and Rock the Red Carpet events to take place leading up to a special Opening Night   ARLINGTON, VA – The Washington Capitals have announced an exciting lineup of special events and initiatives to celebrate the club’s 50th […]

By Joe Coopersmith   September 18, 2024 ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals alternate captain T.J. Oshie completed his medical exam today, and his status is listed as injured. Oshie is expected to be placed on the long-term injury reserve list during the 2024-25 season. Oshie […]

By Joe Coopersmith   2024 third-round pick signs three-year entry-level contract   9 27 2024   ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed forward Eriks Mateiko to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Mateiko’s contract will […]