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NHL Public Relations December 24, 2022 * For just over 31 years, two legendary names stood tall as the top two goal scorers in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. . .that changed Friday. * Connor McDavid became the first player in 2022-23 to reach 30 goals and joined elite company in the past 25 years by reaching the mark…

Nazem Kadri & Flames to Cap Off Night’s Doubleheader Against Matty Beniers & Kraken at 10 p.m.; Former NHL Ironman and Boston Native Keith Yandle to Join Studio NHL on TNT will feature its final doubleheader of 2022 on Wednesday, Dec. 28 as Patrice Bergeron and the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins face off against Jack Hughes and the Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m., followed by Nazem Kadri and…

NEW YORK (Dec. 26, 2022) – NHL Game No. 547 on Tuesday, Dec. 27 between the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena has been postponed due to severe winter weather in Buffalo that has closed the airport and will prevent the Sabres from traveling to Columbus in time for the game. A makeup date will be announced as soon…

Metropolitan Division-Leading New Jersey Devils & Jack Hughes to Face Off Against Matthew Tkachuk & Florida Panthers at 7 p.m. ET Central Division Leader Dallas Stars & Jason Robertson Will Host Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl & Edmonton Oilers at 9:30 p.m. The 2022-23 season will culminate with NHL on TNT’s first-ever presentation of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, in addition to half of…

NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today a time change for the Montreal Canadiens-Dallas Stars game scheduled for Friday, Dec. 23 at American Airlines Center. The game, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, will now begin at 7 p.m. CT. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

NHL Public Relations December 20, 2022 * Patrice Bergeron became the oldest Bruins player with a four-point game since 2012 as several streaks were extended at TD Garden. * Tage Thompson tallied his 26th goal of the season to move within two of League leader Connor McDavid in the 2022-23 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race. * A Capitals veteran with a surname that begins with…

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 incident occurred at 0:02 of the third period. Hertl was…

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 it’s been… Please note, all stats are updated as of…

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 tallied 3-2–5 in three games, highlighted by his historic 800th career…

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 on TNT, Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports, will pay homage to the…

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 to reach the milestone. * Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gordie Howe for second…

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 at 12:55 of the first period. The money goes to…

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 Saturday as he recorded the second-most saves by a Ducks rookie goaltender…

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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 the contest with two straight shutouts. * Saturday’s slate is…

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 and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties. Fines are…

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 to the player assistance program. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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 has witnessed in more than 25 years. * Standout performances…

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 (Dec. 15, 2022) – The 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic® festivities…

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 in the first 1:48, while Spencer Martin made 35 saves to help…