NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – The National Hockey League today released the following statement: “This morning, we became aware that a test administered yesterday in Las Vegas on Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Dominique Ducharme indicated a presumptive positive result for the COVID-19 virus that was confirmed on further testing today. Coach […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Brind’Amour was named on 115 of the 129 […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the National Hockey League announced today. Voting for this award was conducted […]

NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – Kevin Hodgson (HEROS) is the recipient of the 2020-21 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by MassMutual, given “to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” Fans submit candidates for […]

Jason Kaplan Hosts New Weekly Show Featuring GWC Content and a Fun Approach to Engage the NHL Gaming Community DENMARK/NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – A new weekly show – Show and Chel – joins the 2021 NHL Gaming World Championship programming line-up, the National Hockey League announced […]

NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – The Action Network and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiplatform content partnership for the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals™ and 2021 Stanley Cup® Final. As part of this partnership, The Action Network will provide exclusive NHL-focused content across […]

NEW YORK (June 15, 2021) – Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom is the 2020-21 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” The award was presented by the Professional Hockey Writers […]

NEW YORK (June 14, 2021) – Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is the 2020-21 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded for “leadership on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.” Rinne will receive a $25,000 donation from the National […]

NEW YORK (June 11, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that it will reveal winners of 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone throughout the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals and Stanley Cup Final. Beginning this Monday, June 14, NBC Sports, Sportsnet and TVA Sports will […]

NEW YORK (June 11, 2021) – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes, Dean Evason of the Minnesota Wild and Joel Quenneville of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success,” the National Hockey League […]

The 2021 Second Round concluded Thursday, June 10 after the Golden Knights eliminated the Avalanche in Game 6 and advanced to the final four for the third time since joining the NHL 18,149 – Fans at T-Mobile Arena during Game 6, when the Golden Knights earned […]

NEW YORK (June 10, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and television information for the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, featuring the Montreal Canadiens against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the New York Islanders against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Seedings and matchups for the Stanley Cup Semifinals […]

NEW YORK (June 10, 2021) – Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” the National Hockey League announced today. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers […]

NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – Adam Fox of the New York Rangers, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the 2020-21 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” the National Hockey […]

NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 12, in Denver. […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been fined $25,000 for public comments critical of the officiating following Game 5 of the Second Round series against the New York Islanders Monday night in Boston, the National Hockey League announced today. The fine […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield during Game 5 of the teams’ Second Round series in Boston on Monday, June 7, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. […]

NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das. Pursuant to this […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 11, […]