NEW YORK (May 7, 2021) –Vancouver Canucks forward Zack MacEwen has been suspended for one game, without pay, for kneeing Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse during NHL Game No. 593 in Edmonton on Thursday, May 6, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]

NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich has been suspended for one game, without pay, for high-sticking Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha during NHL Game No. 830 in New York on Wednesday, May 5, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 4:39 of the second […]

NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen 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 […]

NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that Game #790 between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, May 12, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. CT, is now scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule […]

NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that the New York Rangers have been fined $250,000 for their public comments on Tuesday, May 4. “Public comments of the nature issued by the Rangers that were personal in nature and demeaning of a League executive will […]

The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Thursday, May 6* The Canadiens have a clinching scenario today, detailed here. Click here for the playoff race update through games of May 5. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

May 5, 2021 Ten #NHLStats about the Winnipeg Jets, who are headed to the postseason for a fourth straight year and sixth time in franchise history. 1. Winnipeg’s four consecutive playoff appearances date to 2018, when the Jets earned their first two series wins in franchise history to […]

NEW YORK (May 5, 2021) – Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been suspended for two games, without pay, for boarding Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman during NHL Game No. 826 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 4, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]

THREE HARD LAPS * Connor McDavid eclipsed 90 points on the season as the Oilers became the second Scotia North Division team to clinch a berth in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * The Bruins locked up a postseason berth and moved past the playoff-bound Islanders for third place in the MassMutual […]

NEW YORK (May 4, 2021) – Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich during NHL Game No. 814 in New York on Monday, May 3, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]

Ten #NHLStats about the Edmonton Oilers, who are headed to the postseason for a second straight year and 23rd time in franchise history. 1. Edmonton has reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since a run of five straight berths from 1997 […]

The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Tuesday, May 4* There are no clinching scenarios today. Click here for the playoff race update through games of May 3. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

Ten #NHLStats about the Boston Bruins, who are headed to the postseason for the fifth consecutive campaign and 12th time in the last 14 seasons.  1. This marks the 74th season in which Boston has qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the second-highest total in NHL history behind the […]

MAY 3, 2021 II vs. NASHVILLE PREDATORS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  Bally Sports Ohio           Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter)              Radio:  97.1 The Fan              Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 16-25-11, 43 pts. (8th, Discover Central Division)  Goals:  2.31 […]

THREE HARD LAPS * The Bruins and Oilers can punch their tickets to the postseason during Monday’s 14-game slate. * Semyon Varlamov can become the third goaltender in the NHL’s modern era (since 1943-44) with a shutout in four consecutive appearances and first since Brian Boucher blanked opponents in five straight over 17 years ago. […]

olive and NHL Announce 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Partnership and Bracket Challenge Presenting Sponsorship in U.S.; Scotiabank and Liga Stavok to Serve as Presenting Sponsors in Canada and Russia, Respectively NEW YORK/TORONTO (MAY 3, 2021) – ‘Bracketology’ marks its return to the NHL when early registration […]

Oilers’ McDavid, Islanders’ Varlamov Round Out ‘Three Stars’ NEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System regional director of pharmacy Joanne MacDonald have been named the NHL’s “First Stars” for the week ending May 2. Throughout the 2020-21 season the NHL is […]

Fans Can Visit NHL.com/APIHeritage to See Exclusive Features NEW YORK/TORONTO (May 3, 2021) – For the first time, the National Hockey League (NHL®) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month as part of their annual Hockey Is For Everyone™ campaign. […]

The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Monday, May 3* The Bruins and Oilers have clinching scenarios today, detailed here. Click here for the playoff race update through games of May 2. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

Ten #NHLStats about the New York Islanders, who are headed to the postseason for the third consecutive season and 27th time in franchise history. 1. The Islanders will participate in the postseason for a third consecutive season, tying the second-longest run in franchise history (3 from 2002 to […]