A Running Document of Notes for All Teams as They Clinch a Berth in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs #NHLStats about the Edmonton Oilers, who are headed to the postseason for a third consecutive campaign – a first since a stretch of five straight from […]

* The hockey world mourned the loss of Hall of Famer and Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, who passed away Friday. * Evander Kane scored a hat trick against the Western Conference-leading Avalanche as the Oilers punched their ticket to the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * Kevin Fiala and the Wild set several franchise records, while Kirill Kaprizov became […]

With 95% of regular-season games completed (1,241 of 1,312) and the 20-millionth fan of 2021-22 set to go through the turnstiles next week, a look at what lies ahead before we enjoy the “Mayhem” of the First Round – which will begin on May 2. […]

NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds has been fined $2,250, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for charging Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]

NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]

Students in Grades 4-8 Across U.S. and Canada Submitted Sustainability-Themed Hockey Projects NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – In celebration of Earth Day, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the winners of the second annual Future Goals Virtual Science […]

Philadelphia Flyers to Host Pittsburgh Penguins at 4 p.m. ET; Stanley Cup Will Make Visit to NHL on TNT Studio NHL on TNT will showcase the “Battle of Pennsylvania” in the network’s final telecast of its inaugural regular season coverage, as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, now with […]

NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Guy Lafleur: “You didn’t need to see Guy Lafleur’s name and number on his sweater when ‘The Flower’ had the puck on his stick. As distinctively stylish as […]

* Two division titles and one playoff matchup were decided Thursday, while two other teams secured home ice in the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * The Blues and Wild became the first guaranteed series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – on the same day early […]

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NEW YORK (March 3, 2022) – The National Hockey League today announced a time change for the Chicago Blackhawks-Nashville Predators game scheduled Saturday, April 16 at Bridgestone Arena. The game, originally scheduled for 5 p.m. CT, will now begin at 11:30 a.m. CT. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

NHL Public RelationsMarch 3, 2022 * Chris Kreider scored his NHL-leading 18th power-play goal of the season – the most by a Rangers skater since Jaromir Jagr (24) in 2005-06. * The Sabres scored five or more goals in Toronto for the first time since March 15, 2008 (6-2 W) to earn a […]

NHL Public RelationsMarch 2, 2022 * The Jets and Canadiens combined for 12 goals at Canada Life Centre Tuesday as Winnipeg earned a first-of-its-kind win in NHL history. * The League-leading Avalanche became the first team to reach the 40-win mark this season. * The Maple Leafs and Sabres are set to meet for the […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 28, 2022 * Kyle Connor staked his claim for the 2021-22 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and sits as one of five U.S.-born players within the top 10 in goals this season. * Sidney Crosby scored a late go-ahead goal and surpassed Mike Modano for sole possession […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 28, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 27. FIRST STAR – AUSTON MATTHEWS, C, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Matthews collected 4-5—9 in four games to […]

NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2022) – The National Hockey League condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urges a peaceful resolution as quickly as possible. Effective immediately, we are suspending our relationships with our business partners in Russia and we are pausing our Russian language social and […]

New Machine Learning Stat Predicts Which Player Is More Likely to Win a Face-off Before the Puck Is Dropped SEATTLE (March 1, 2022) – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced Face-off Probability, a […]

Register and Compete to Win a Share of the $100,000 USD Prize Pool; EA SPORTS NHL 22 Players Can Compete on Four Consoles; European Tournament Will Feature Region-Specific Qualifiers to Jump the Queue; In-Person Final Events Return Julie Young | NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022https://www.nhl.com/video/embed/t-277350912/c-10687804?autostart=false […]

NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022 NEW YORK (March 1, 2022) – Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who went 5-1-1 with a 1.13 goals-against average, .960 save percentage and two shutouts in seven appearances, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for February. Swayman edged Toronto Maple Leafs […]

NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022 NEW YORK (March 1, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom and Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of February. FIRST STAR – MITCHELL MARNER, RW, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Marner led the NHL in goals […]