NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights is the 2020-21 recipient of the Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” as selected by NHL general managers. Fleury was named on 30 of the 31 ballots and received 14 […]
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NHL 2020-21 Awards: Connor McDavid Voted 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient by NHLPA Members
McDavid Becomes the Seventh Player to Have Received the Players’ Award Three or More Times TORONTO (June 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA). The TLA is presented […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Wins Calder Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is the 2020-21 recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Kaprizov was a near-unanimous winner, receiving 99 of […]
NHL fines Canadiens Weber for Slashing
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Tampa on Monday, June 28, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]
NHL announces Landmark 10-Year Global Partnership with Sportrader
Continues Sportradar’s Leadership Position Within North American Market NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Sportradar, a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the National Hockey League today announced a landmark 10-year global partnership, naming Sportradar the Official Betting Data […]
NHL issues Timeline of Events Since Pause of 2019-20 Season
NEW YORK (June 28, 2021) – The National Hockey League has prioritized the health and safety of its Players, staff and communities while staging nearly 1,100 games since pausing the 2019-20 season on March 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is an overview of the past […]
NHL announces its Jewel Events: 2021-22 Outdoor Games and 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend
2022 NHL Winter Classic® Visits Minnesota as the Wild Host the St. Louis Blues on New Year’s Day The City of Las Vegas and Vegas Golden Knights Will Host the 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend Lightning and Predators Set to Play in the 2022 Navy […]
NHL Announces 2021 NHL Draft and 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Broadcast Plans
ESPN2 and Sportsnet to Air NHL Expansion Draft on July 21 and First Round of NHL Draft on July 23; ESPN, Sportsnet and NHL Network Talent to Lead Live Coverage; Seattle Kraken to Reveal Initial Roster in NHL Expansion Show Live From Seattle NEW YORK […]
NHL Announces Additional $5 Million Investment Over Next 18 Months for Diversity & Inclusion Programs
NEW YORK (June 28, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman announced today a new $5 million investment over the next 18 months to strengthen the League through diversity and inclusion efforts. “We believe we are a higher performing League when we have an inclusive culture that […]
Bruins’ Club Champion Justin ‘Ez_Regs’ Reguly Takes GWC MassMutual NHL East Division Title as Reigning Champs Meet in Division Final
OF’s HK Finishes as Runner-Up NEW YORK (June 26, 2021) – Congratulations to Justin ‘Ez_Regs’ Reguly, who captured the MassMutual NHL East Division Championship of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™ by repping the Boston Bruins, this evening. The NHL’s annual gaming event features the best EA SPORTS™ […]
NHL confirms all dates, times, networks for 2021 Stanley Cup Finals: Tampa Bay and Montreal
NEW YORK (June 25, 2021) – The National Hockey League today confirmed the schedule for the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Montreal Canadiens against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Game 1 of the Final scheduled for Monday, June 28, in Tampa. Based on their higher regular-season […]
“2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone” to air Tuesday, June 29 on NBCSN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada
NEW YORK (June 25, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that it will reveal the winners of its five remaining regular-season trophies during “2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone,” a 30-minute show that will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 29, on NBCSN in […]
NHL announces Stanley Cup Finals starts Monday, June 28
NEW YORK (June 25, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the schedule for the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Montreal Canadiens against the winner of tonight’s Semifinals Game 7 between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning, with Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final […]
Who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals? Lightning, Islanders in Game 7 Showdown Friday
NEW YORK (June 24, 2021) – The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders will decide their Stanley Cup Semifinals series Friday night when they take to the ice at AMALIE Arena in Tampa for a winner-take-all Game 7 (8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS). […]
NHL announces Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
NEW YORK (June 23, 2021) – Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is the 2020-21 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 […]
NHL announces Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello Voted Winner of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
NEW YORK (June 22, 2021) – Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Voting for this honor was conducted among NHL Club General Managers and a panel of NHL executives, print and broadcast media at […]
NHL fines Islanders’ Barzal for Cross-Checking
NEW YORK (June 22, 2021) – New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta during Game 5 of the teams’ Semifinals series in Tampa on Monday, June 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident […]
NHL announces Partnership with Timbaland’s Beatclub to Bolster 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Music Offerings
Click here to view video teaser Beatclub to Curate Music, Beats and Songs Catalog for Use in 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, 2021 Stanley Cup Final, 2021 NHL Draft and 2021 NHL Expansion Draft NEW YORK / TORONTO (June 22, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced […]
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin wins 2021 Lady Byng Memorial Award
NEW YORK (June 19, 2021) – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2020-21 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” as selected by the Professional Hockey […]
Florida Panthers star Aleksander Barkov wins Selke Award
NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is the 2020-21 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Barkov was named on 92 of the 100 […]