NEW YORK (Dec. 19, 2022) – San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has been suspended for two games, without pay, for high-sticking Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm during NHL Game No. 501 in San Jose on Sunday, Dec. 18, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The […]

NHL Public Relations December 19, 2022 As we count down the final days of 2022 – a year that will see the most games in NHL history (1,502 regular season & playoffs combined through Dec. 31) – let’s take a look back on the year […]

NHL Public Relations December 19, 2022 NEW YORK (Dec. 19, 2022) –Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson and Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 18. FIRST STAR – ALEX OVECHKIN, LW, WASHINGTON CAPITALS Ovechkin […]

NEW YORK (December 19, 2022) –The National Hockey League (NHL) today unveiled a preview of the planned transformation of Fenway Park in Boston for the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic® outdoor game between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Jan. 2. The game, which will be broadcast live at 2 p.m. ET […]

NHL Public Relations December 19, 2022 * The Rangers posted their third seven-goal game of the season to earn their seventh consecutive win as Igor Shesterkin improved to 9-0-1 on the road in 2022-23. * Kirill Kaprizov eclipsed the 200-point mark with a three-point performance and became the fourth-fastest active player […]

NEW YORK (Dec. 18, 2022) – Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson has been fined $4,054.05, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin during NHL Game No. 485 in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 17, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]

NHL Public Relations December 18, 2022 * The League-leading Bruins became the first team to reach the 50-point mark in 2022-23 as Boston extended its home point streak to 18 games in a contest that almost featured a goalie goal. * Rookie netminder Lukas Dostal had a standout performance […]

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NHL Public Relations December 17, 2022 * Will The Great Eight tie Mr. Hockey on the NHL’s all-time goals list Saturday? Alex Ovechkin, who sits one back of Gordie Howe, has tallied eight times in head-to-head games with Auston Matthews but will be facing a familiar face who enters […]

NEW YORK (Dec. 16, 2022) – Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment 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 teams) who repeatedly dive […]

NEW YORK/TORONTO (Dec. 16, 2022) – The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana has been returned to available status and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Vrana’s care continues to be administered pursuant […]

NHL Public Relations December 16, 2022 * Sidney Crosby climbed an NHL all-time list, Kris Letang scored for the first time since recovering from a stroke and the Penguins improved to 173-28-11 when the pair plus Evgeni Malkin each find the score sheet. * Connor McDavid reached the 60-point plateau in the fewest games the NHL […]

NHL Winter Classic Plaza Set for 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 30 and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET on Dec. 31; Appearances by Boston Bruins Alumni as well as the Iconic Stanley Cup Headline NHL Winter Classic Plaza NEW YORK […]

NHL Public Relations December 15, 2022 * Just two nights after becoming the third player to join the NHL’s exclusive 800-goal club, Alex Ovechkin will look to match one of its members for second place on the League’s all-time goals list Thursday. * Bo Horvat and Conor Garland scored two goals […]

NHL on TNT’s Exclusive Presentation of 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic to Showcase Sidney Crosby & Pittsburgh Penguins Against Patrice Bergeron & Boston Bruins Hour-Long Pregame Show Will Begin at 1 p.m. Live ET from Fenway Park with Wayne Gretzky, Rick Tocchet, Anson Carter, Paul […]

NHL Public Relations December 14, 2022 * Three’s company in the NHL’s 800-goal club! The prestigious cohort features Mr. Hockey, The Great One, and now, The Great Eight, who netted a hat trick Tuesday to join the League’s most exclusive goals list. * With the […]

NHL Public Relations December 13, 2022 THREE’S COMPANY IN NHL’S 800-GOAL CLUB Mr. Hockey, The Great One, and now, The Great Eight. For nearly 14 years, Gordie Howe held his place as the only player in NHL history with 800 regular-season goals. For almost 29 years more, […]

NHL Public Relations December 13, 2022 * The Penguins, Rangers and Canadiens all collected comeback wins Monday to improve the 2022 total to 589 and establish a new benchmark for the most in a calendar year in NHL history, besting 2018 (587).  * Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his 18th 10-win season and Jordan Binnington hit […]

NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today a time change for the Boston Bruins-New Jersey Devils game scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Prudential Center. The game, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. The […]

ESPN December 12, 2022 Star Watch Alternate Presentation Tuesday featuring Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau and Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk on ESPN+ Alex Ovechkin’s Chase to 800 and 44 NHL Power Play Games Streaming on ESPN+ P.K. Subban Makes In-Studio Debut on Tuesday The NHL season continues with […]