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By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations | NHLPA May 13, 2024 NEW YORK/TORONTO (May 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.   Under the terms of…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 14, 2024 Captain Jordan Staal and Evgeny Kuznetsov started a third-period comeback for the Hurricanes, who staved off elimination for the second straight contest and moved one step closer to becoming the 10th team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after falling behind 3-0 in a playoff series. * In his…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 14, 2024 NEW YORK (May 14, 2024) – The National Hockey League today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Bill Friday:   “The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Bill Friday, a standout Referee who served as the first president of the NHL Officials’ Association while working…

By Don Donohue ESPN May 14, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 14, 2024 NEW YORK (May 14, 2024) – New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba is the 2023-24 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is presented “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 15, 2024 Evan Bouchard trumped the Canucks’ late tying tally by scoring the winning goal in the final minute of regulation as the Oilers evened their Second Round series at 2-2. * Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman helped the Bruins force a Game 6 in their Second Round matchup with the Panthers via another one-goal victory to evade elimination. * Wyatt…

By Don Donohue ESPN May 15, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 15, 2024 NEW YORK (May 15, 2024) – Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram is the 2023-24 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” The award was presented by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) to honor the…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 16, 2024 A two-goal performance from Cale Makar secured him as the first defenseman in Avalanche/Nordiques history to score multiple game-winning goals in potential elimination contests (also Game 6 of 2020 R2) as Colorado forced a Game 6. * The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs is the sixth in NHL history in which all second…

By Don Donohue ESPN May 16, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NHLmedia.com

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 16, 2024 NEW YORK (May 16, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule:   Saturday, May 18   The start time of Game 6 of the Second Round series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers has been set for 8 p.m. ET on…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 17, 2024 The Rangers became the first team to advance to the 2024 Conference Finals after overcoming a multi-goal deficit in the third period with the help of Chris Kreider who scored three straight goals, including the series clincher. * J.T. Miller scored with 33 seconds remaining in regulation – the second-latest go-ahead goal…

By Don Donohue NHL Public Relations May 17, 2024 NEW YORK (May 17, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national broadcast information for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. The Eastern Conference Final will feature the New York Rangers versus the winner of the Second Round series between the Boston…

By StephanieLee Elliott 5 9 2024   Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving today announced that Sheldon Keefe has been relieved of his role as head coach. The organization will immediately begin the search for a new head coach, and decisions regarding the remainder of the coaching staff will follow. “Today’s decision was difficult.…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 9, 2024 NEW YORK (May 9, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule:   Monday, May 13   The start time of the potential Game 5, if necessary, of the Second Round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangershas been set for 7 p.m.…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 9, 2024 * The Canucks pulled off a stunning win to take a 1-0 series lead as they joined the Avalanche as the second team in as many days to record a three-goal comeback victory. Two of four Game 1s in the 2024 Second Round have featured the winning club overcoming a…

By StephanieLee Elliott May 07, 2024   The long-awaited search for the next head coach of the Ottawa Senators has officially come to an end. President of Hockey Operations and GM, Steve Staios announced that Travis Green has been named the next head coach in franchise history, a title he will hold through the end…

By StephanieLee Elliott May 07, 2024   ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed a two-year contract with Drew Bannister to make him the 27th head coach in franchise history. Bannister, 50, was originally named Blues interim head coach on Dec. 12,…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 8, 2024  Vincent Trocheck became the eighth different player in franchise playoff history with the winning goal in a game requiring multiple overtimes as the Rangers improved to 6-0 during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * Miles Wood scored the winner after Nathan MacKinnon, who was named a finalist for the 2023-24 Hart Memorial Trophy alongside Connor McDavid and Nikita…

By StephanieLee Elliott ESPN May 8, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com