NHL Public RelationsFebruary 23, 2022 * Zdeno Chara moved into a tie with Chris Chelios atop the NHL’s all-time games played list among defensemen. * The Predators, who are in the midst of a week unlike any other in franchise history, rallied past the Panthers at FLA Live Arena. * […]

ABC Hockey Saturday debuts this week with New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Metro Division showdown Tuesday, February 22: New York Islanders vs. Seattle Kraken on ESPN+ and Hulu Thursday, February 24: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on ESPN; Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida […]

ORONTO (Feb. 22, 2022) – NHL Hockey Operations issued the following statement on an incident in last night’s Colorado-Boston game: “The safety of our on-ice officials is, and has always been, of paramount importance to us. In this regard, we have always exercised a zero tolerance […]

TNT, Home of NHL’s Outdoor Games This Season, to Feature Defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning Against Top Central Division Contender Nashville Predators Hour-Long Pregame Show to Begin at 6:30 p.m. ET with Wayne Gretzky, Rick Tocchet, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Liam McHugh […]

Hockey-Loving Canadian Communities Will Rally Together for the Chance to Host an NHL® Preseason Game and Receive $250,000 in Arena Upgrades February 22, 2022 – Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), have announced […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 22, 2022 * Elias Lindholm and the Flames each matched franchise records as they concluded a seven-game homestand with a perfect 7-0-0 record to achieve an NHL first. * Frederik Andersen backed the Hurricanes to a third straight win as they opened the largest lead atop the Metropolitan Division in […]

February 11, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed goaltender Joseph Woll to a three-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $766,666. The first year of the extension (2022-23) is a two-way contract while the […]

February 17, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Mac Hollowell to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $750,000 at the NHL level. Hollowell, 23, has posted 14 points (3G, 11A) in […]

February 18, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Dmitry Ovchinnikov to a three-year entry level contract, beginning with the 2021-22 season. Ovchinnikov will join the Toronto Marlies immediately upon the approval of his Canadian work permits. Ovchinnikov, […]

February 19, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin in exchange for forward Nick Ritchie and Arizona’s choice of Toronto’s third round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft or Toronto’s second round […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 20, 2022 * Several streaks were extended in Calgary as former Flames captain Mark Giordano made his return to Scotiabank Saddledome. * Los Angeles rallied from a multi-goal deficit to win for the second time in as many days, while Anaheim accumulated a seven-goal victory to […]

NEW YORK (Feb. 20, 2022) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Markus Niemelainen has been fined $2,043.75, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Kristian Vesalainen during NHL Game No. 681 in Winnipeg on Saturday, Feb. 19, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 21, 2022) – Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 20. FIRST STAR – ELIAS LINDHOLM, C, CALGARY FLAMES Lindholm ranked second in the NHL with 4-4—8, collecting goals and […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 * The Hurricanes and Rangers collected two crucial points in the Metropolitan Division, where the top three teams are separated by just three points.  * Jonathan Huberdeau continued his 100-point pace and helped the Panthers produce their best 50-game start to a season in franchise history.  * Patrik Laine guided […]

1/28/2022 NO. 30 TO THE RAFTERS – Prior to tonight’s game, the Rangers retired Henrik Lundqvist’s No. 30 jersey at Madison Square Garden, the 11th Ranger to have his jersey retired. Lundqvist joined Rod Gilbert (7), Ed Giacomin (1), Mike Richter (35), Mark Messier (11), Brian […]

January 5, 2022 * With the Avalanche and Blackhawks going head-to-head on a national broadcast, Cale Makar took over the spotlight in overtime and wowed the United Center crowd with an impressive individual effort.  * The Panthers continued their recent display of offensive prowess and scored 20 goals over a span of three games […]

NEW YORK (Jan. 4, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today five scheduling changes: Game #693, Columbus @ NY Islanders on January 18 – to be postponed with a rescheduled date announced at a later time Game #694, Detroit @ Philadelphia on January 18 – […]

Tuesday, January 4: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks on ESPN+ and Hulu Thursday, January 6: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers on ESPN+ and Hulu and Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins on ESPN Out-of-market games on ESPN+ continue all season, 27 games this week Tuesday’s Wild […]

NHL on TNT Face-Off presented by Verizon Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 7 p.m. NHL on TNT regular season coverage will continue with the return of primetime games as the division-leading St. Louis Blues, fresh off winning the coldest Winter Classic in history, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by […]

January 4, 2022      *  New York secured top spot in the NHL standings for the first time since Dec. 3, 2016 as the Rangers became the 10th team this season to hold first place in the League for at least one day.  * Adam Fox (5-30—35 in 34 GP) […]