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By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 16, 2023 * Frank Vatrano thrilled fans at Honda Center with the first-ever hat trick scored in a Ducks home opener to help Anaheim win its eighth straight in those contests and improve its all-time record to 20-9-1.   * Brady Tkachuk became the first Senators player to record multiple goals in each of the club’s…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 16, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 16, 2023) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 15.   FIRST STAR – AUSTON MATTHEWS, C, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Matthews (6-0—6 in 2 GP) became the fifth player in NHL history – and just…

By StephanieLee Elliott ESPN October 16, 2023 The Point Continues 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ Highlighting Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard, Sabres’ Tage Thompson and Ducks’ Troy Terry 39 NHL Power Play Games Streaming on ESPN+ Including Connor Bedard’s Home Debut in the Blackhawks’ Home Opener vs. the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 15, 2023 * Auston Matthews made hats rain down at Scotiabank Arena for the second time in as many games this season as he became the fifth player in NHL history to open a campaign with consecutive three-goal performances.   * Boone Jenner also had a hat trick during the first Saturday…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 14, 2023 * Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin earned their 103rd career win when both score at least one goal in the same game, while new teammate and reigning James Norris Memorial Trophy winner Erik Karlsson found the score sheet for the first time since joining the Penguins. * Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley each collected two assists in…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 13, 2023 * Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Igor Shesterkin each had big performances Thursday to help the Rangers open their 2023-24 season with a victory at KeyBank Center.   * Jack Hughes was one of a trio of Metropolitan Division skaters that shone during their respective team’s season opener, picking up two points and accomplishing a…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 13, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2023) – Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for kneeing Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski during NHL Game No. 11 in Columbus on Thursday, Oct. 12, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 13, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2023) – The National Hockey League announced today a start time change to the 2023-24 regular-season schedule:   Game #42, Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers, scheduled for Oct. 17, will now begin at 6 p.m. ET   The complete 2023-24 NHL regular-season schedule can be found here.…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 12, 2023 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Charles Adams travelled to Montreal in 1924 to watch the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Tigers of the WCHL, only to have the series inspire the New England entrepreneur to bring hockey to his home area. Adams’ ties to…

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By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 12, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 12, 2023) – The National Hockey league today announced that Joe Bertagna (Arlington, Mass.) has been named the recipient of the 2023 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.   The annual award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was…

By StephanieLee Elliott NEW YORK (Oct. 12, 2023) – Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton during NHL Game No. 8 in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at 4:20 of the second period.  …

By StephanieLee Elliott The Juno Award Winners to Perform Free Outdoor Concert at Clarke Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 29 NHL Public Relations October 12, 2023 NEW YORK / TORONTO (Oct. 12, 2023) – Canadian rock band The Beaches will be the featured performer at the SiriusXM Canada Pregame Concert on Sunday, Oct. 29, the National Hockey League announced today. The SiriusXM…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 12, 2023 * Connor Bedard buried the first goal of his NHL career just one day after making his League debut and did so against the Bruins, the same franchise his great-great uncle also tallied against nearly 73 years ago. * Auston Matthews, one of the few No. 1 picks that required fewer…

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By StephanieLee Elliott NEW YORK (Oct. 11, 2023) – Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during NHL Game No. 3 in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred at 6:00 of the third…

By StephanieLee Elliott WestJet NHL Fan Park Set for 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. MT on Oct. 27 and from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. MT on Oct. 28; Appearance by the Iconic Stanley Cup Headlines WestJet NHL Fan Park NHL Public Relations October 11, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 11, 2023) – 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 11, 2023 * Connor Bedard collected a point in his NHL debut against his childhood idol with an assist 35:37 into the game – nearly 10 minutes less than it took Sidney Crosby in his first contest – to help Chicago rally to a multi-goal comeback victory. Bedard will have another chance…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations October 9, 2023 NEW YORK (Oct. 9, 2023) – The National Hockey League announced today a start time change to the 2023-24 regular-season schedule:   Game #163, Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers, scheduled for Nov. 4, will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET   The complete 2023-24 NHL regular-season…

By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations | NHLPA October 9, 2023 NEW YORK/TORONTO (Oct. 9, 2023) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today released the following statement:   “The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association mourn the loss of life in Israel and condemn the acts…