Postseason for Eighth Time in Nine Seasons April 24, 2021 Ten #NHLStats about the Minnesota Wild, who are headed to the postseason for the second consecutive season – after an appearance in the 2020 Qualifying Round – and 11th time in franchise history. 1. Minnesota has […]
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NHL Morning Skate for Saturday, April 24, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * Saturday’s 11-game slate includes the League-leading Golden Knights putting their lengthy winning streak on the line, the top two teams in the Discover Central Division going head-to-head again at BB&T Center as well as the Avalanche squaring off with the Blues in a matinee on […]
NHL announces time change for May 5 game, Avalanche at Sharks
NEW YORK (April 23, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced a start time change for the Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks game scheduled for Wednesday, May 5. The game, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT, will now begin at 6:30 p.m. PT and be televised nationally on NBCSN […]
NHL fines Toronto’s Joe Thornton for Interference
NEW YORK (April 23, 2021) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton has been fined $3,017.24, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for interference against Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault during NHL Game No. 726 in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 22, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety […]
Colorado Avalanche clinch NHL Playoffs spot fourth year in a row
Ten #NHLStats about the Colorado Avalanche, who are headed to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and 26th time in franchise history (17x as Colorado, 9x as Quebec). 1. Colorado will return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a fourth consecutive year, the longest streak for the franchise […]
NHL Green Commemorates Earth Day and Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Its Water Restoration Program
NHL Green to Invest in Water Improvement Projects Using United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a Framework NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 22, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced it will make an investment in water improvement projects in the two NHL cities that advance […]
Vegas Golden Knights becomes first team to clinch 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Ten #NHLStats about the Vegas Golden Knights, who are headed to the postseason for the fourth time in as many NHL seasons. 1. Vegas is the fourth franchise in NHL history to make the playoffs in each of its first four seasons, following the Edmonton Oilers (13; […]
NHL Clinching Scenarios
The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Wednesday, April 21* The Golden Knights will clinch a playoff berth if they get at least one point vs. the Sharks. Click here for the playoff race update through games of […]
NHL updates 2020-21 Regular-Season Schedule
NEW YORK (April 21, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2020-21 regular-season schedule: Game #191, Colorado at St. Louis, scheduled for April 20, is now scheduled for Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. ET Game #762, St. Louis at […]
NHL issues Statement on Minneapolis Verdict
NEW YORK (April 20, 2021) – “While we hope the end of the trial offers a chance for healing, we remain committed to actively engaging in the movement for equality and we invite our fans to join us in supporting systemic change.” COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL suspends Vancouver’s Edler two games for Kneeing
NEW YORK (April 19, 2021) – Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler has been suspended for two games, without pay, for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman during NHL Game No. 697 in Vancouver on Sunday, April 18, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 10:08 of the second […]
NHL announces update to 2020-21 Regular Season schedule
NEW YORK (April 16, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2020-21 regular-season schedule for the Scotia North Division: Game #697, Toronto at Vancouver, scheduled for April 17, is now scheduled for Sunday, April 18, at 7 p.m. ET Game […]
NHL announces Colorado Avalanche games postponed from April 16-20; Target date to return for practice is April 21
NEW YORK (April 16, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that, as a result of a third Colorado Avalanche Player entering the NHL’s COVID Protocols earlier today, the team’s games tonight and Sunday vs. Los Angeles as well as April 20 against St. Louis […]
NHL fines Toronto’s Zach Hyman for High-Sticking
NEW YORK (April 16, 2021) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk during NHL Game No. 682 in Toronto on Thursday, April 15, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety […]
San Jose Sharks star Patrick Marleau on road to 1,768 games in his NHL career
Download the PDF for a look at more #NHLStats – including a “By the Numbers” section – behind the League’s soon-to-be all-time leader in regular-season games played. MARLEAU SET TO PASS “MR. HOCKEY” FOR MOST GAMES PLAYED IN NHL HISTORYSharks forward Patrick Marleau is set to surpass Gordie Howe for the most […]
NHL delays Vancouver Canucks return to play
NEW YORK (April 15, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that the Vancouver Canucks’ return to game play is being delayed from Friday, April 16. The decision to extend the period prior to the team’s resumption of play was made to provide Club staff and […]
NHL News: Vegas at San Jose April 23 game moved
NEW YORK (April 14, 2021) –The National Hockey League today announced that Game #162, Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks, scheduled for April 23, is now scheduled to take place on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m. PT. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule can be found at NHL.com/schedule. […]
NHL News: 2020-21 Regular Season Final Quarter
The 2020-21 NHL regular season will enter its final quarter with the conclusion of three games today (648 of 868 GP entering Wednesday, April 14; 74.7%) 165 – Current NHL players who were not yet born when Patrick Marleau made his NHL debut on Oct. 1, 1997 (min. 1 […]
NHL News: Scotiabank Fan Vote now open to determine 32nd Virtual Game World Championship Team Name
Fans Can Cast Ballot to Name Eighth Team Competing in Scotia NHL® North Division for 2021 NHL Gaming World Championship Vote Here; Twitter Poll Will Remain Open Through Sunday, April 18 NEW YORK (April 14, 2021) – Hockey fans everywhere have the opportunity to virtually step into […]
NHL Announces ‘Stars,’ Frontline Healthcare Heroes for March 2021
NEW YORK (April 1, 2021) – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov and registered nurse Crystal Wimmer (Discover NHL Central Division), Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer and registered nurse Gina Minert (Honda NHL West Division), Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and registered respiratory therapist Darby Scarantine (MassMutual NHL East Division), and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and healthcare aide Fathima Aranha (Scotia NHL North Division) have been named the NHL’s “Stars […]