Ten #NHLStats about the Montreal Canadiens, who have qualified for the postseason in consecutive campaigns for the first time since a three-year run from 2013-15 and 85th time in franchise history. 1. The Canadiens are the most decorated franchise in Stanley Cup Playoffs history – they have the most Stanley […]

NEW YORK (May 10, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals will begin on Saturday, May 15, at 7:15 p.m. ET in Washington. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between […]

May 9, 2021 GLENDALE, ARIZONA — Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes and Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways. Tocchet, whose contract expires on June 30, will not return as the Coyotes head coach next season. The Coyotes will […]

THREE HARD LAPS  * The final playoff spot, Presidents’ Trophy and last division crown all are up for grabs on a nine-game Monday in the NHL. * The Canadiens can lock up the 16th and final spot in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs when they face the Oilers at […]

Wild’s Kaprizov, Golden Knights’ Fleury Round Out ‘Three Stars’ NEW YORK (May 10, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Alberta Health Services program manager Aleem Rajani have been named the NHL’s “First Stars” for the week ending May 9. Throughout the 2020-21 season the NHL is celebrating the remarkable efforts […]

NEW YORK (May 10, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that Regular Season Game #673, Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers, is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. MT on Saturday, May 15. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule can be found at NHL.com/schedule. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

The Professional Hockey Writers Association announced today the nominees for the 2021 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game. Each of the 31 PHWA member chapters nominated a player from the […]

The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Monday, May 10* The Canadiens and Golden Knights have clinching scenarios today, detailed here. Click here for the playoff race update through games of May 9. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

NEW YORK (May 9, 2021) – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon has been suspended for one game, without pay, for unsportsmanlike conduct during NHL Game No. 857 in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, May 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]

NEW YORK (May 9, 2021) – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson has been fined $1,000 for a dangerous trip against Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares during NHL Game No. 862 in Toronto on Saturday, May 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]

NEW YORK (May 9, 2021) – Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph during NHL Game No. 857 in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, May 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player […]

NEW YORK (May 9, 2021) –Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for spearing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon during NHL Game No. 857 in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, May 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]

Ten #NHLStats about the Nashville Predators, who are headed to the postseason for the seventh consecutive season and 14th time in franchise history. 1. The Predators (14) are tied for the second-most postseason appearances among all NHL clubs since 2004, when they reached the playoffs for the first […]

NEW YORK/TORONTO (May 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association today announced several modifications to their COVID-19 Protocols to take effect upon the conclusion of each Club’s regular-season schedule. All modifications – specifically designed to govern the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs […]

Ten #NHLStats about the St. Louis Blues, who are headed to the postseason for the third straight year and ninth time in 10 seasons. 1. The Blues have reached the postseason for the 44th time in franchise history, the most among non-Original Six clubs (ahead of the Philadelphia […]

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 […]