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
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Winnipeg Jets, the latest NHL to clinch a Playoff Berth; Fourth Year in a row
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 […]
NHL suspends Flyers’ Gostisbehere two games for Boarding
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 […]
NHL Morning Skate for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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 […]
NHL fines Capitals’ Tom Wilson for Roughing
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 […]
Edmonton Oilers lockup their 23rd NHL Playoffs berth
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 […]
NHL Playoff clinching scenarios
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
Boston is in! Bruins clinch final NHL Playoffs berth in the East Division
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 […]
Blue Jackets host Nashville tonight
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 […]
NHL Morning Skate for Monday, May 3, 2021
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. […]
NHL opens Registration Tonight for 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge
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 […]
NHL ‘First Stars’ of the Week: Red Wings’ Thomas Greiss, Frontline Healthcare Hero Joanne MacDonald
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 […]
NHL and NHLPA to Share Stories of Players of Asian Descent, Past and Present, for Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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. […]
NHL Playoffs clinching scenarios tonight
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
New York Islanders back to the NHL Playoffs a third straight year
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 […]
NHL Announces April 2021 ‘Stars,’ Frontline Healthcare Heroes
NEW YORK (May 1, 2021) – Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho and Wake County chief operating officer Johnna Sharpe (Discover NHL Central Division), Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and associate nurse manager Alyssa Laabs (Honda NHL West Division), Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand and registered nurse Meaghan Quinn (MassMutual NHL East Division), and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and clinical resource leader Sarah Rumbolt (Scotia NHL North Division) […]
NHL April 2021 ‘Rookies of the Month’ Stars’ Jason Robertson, Frontline Healthcare Hero Meghin Gomez
NEW YORK (May 1, 2021) – Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson and Hunt Regional Healthcare registered nurse Meghin Gomez have been named the NHL’s “Rookies of the Month” for April. Throughout the 2020-21 season the NHL is celebrating the remarkable efforts of the off-ice stars who make it possible for us to play […]
Seattle Kragen can start building a roster
With the final legal documents signed and the last expansion fee payment processed, the Seattle Kraken have earned full rights and access Friday as the 32nd franchise in the National Hockey League. It’s one step closer to Seattle-level noise and maybe even joyful tears when a […]
Fees paid, Seattle Kragen are officially the NHL’s 32nd Team
NEW YORK (April 30, 2021) – The Seattle Kraken today completed the acquisition of their team and officially joined the National Hockey League. “On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am delighted to officially welcome the Seattle Kraken to the NHL as our 32nd Member […]
Another Stanley Cup Playoffs regular, Washington Capitals clinch their 7th straight berth
April 29, 2021 Ten #NHLStats about the Washington Capitals, who are headed to the postseason for the seventh consecutive season and 31st time in franchise history. 1. Washington has reached the postseason for the 13th time in 14 seasons (since 2007-08), one of two clubs to do […]