February 19, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin in exchange for forward Nick Ritchie and Arizona’s choice of Toronto’s third round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft or Toronto’s second round […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 20, 2022 * Several streaks were extended in Calgary as former Flames captain Mark Giordano made his return to Scotiabank Saddledome. * Los Angeles rallied from a multi-goal deficit to win for the second time in as many days, while Anaheim accumulated a seven-goal victory to […]

NEW YORK (Feb. 20, 2022) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Markus Niemelainen has been fined $2,043.75, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Kristian Vesalainen during NHL Game No. 681 in Winnipeg on Saturday, Feb. 19, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 21, 2022) – Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 20. FIRST STAR – ELIAS LINDHOLM, C, CALGARY FLAMES Lindholm ranked second in the NHL with 4-4—8, collecting goals and […]

NHL Public RelationsFebruary 21, 2022 * The Hurricanes and Rangers collected two crucial points in the Metropolitan Division, where the top three teams are separated by just three points.  * Jonathan Huberdeau continued his 100-point pace and helped the Panthers produce their best 50-game start to a season in franchise history.  * Patrik Laine guided […]

1/28/2022 NO. 30 TO THE RAFTERS – Prior to tonight’s game, the Rangers retired Henrik Lundqvist’s No. 30 jersey at Madison Square Garden, the 11th Ranger to have his jersey retired. Lundqvist joined Rod Gilbert (7), Ed Giacomin (1), Mike Richter (35), Mark Messier (11), Brian […]

January 5, 2022 * With the Avalanche and Blackhawks going head-to-head on a national broadcast, Cale Makar took over the spotlight in overtime and wowed the United Center crowd with an impressive individual effort.  * The Panthers continued their recent display of offensive prowess and scored 20 goals over a span of three games […]

NEW YORK (Jan. 4, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today five scheduling changes: Game #693, Columbus @ NY Islanders on January 18 – to be postponed with a rescheduled date announced at a later time Game #694, Detroit @ Philadelphia on January 18 – […]

Tuesday, January 4: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks on ESPN+ and Hulu Thursday, January 6: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers on ESPN+ and Hulu and Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins on ESPN Out-of-market games on ESPN+ continue all season, 27 games this week Tuesday’s Wild […]

NHL on TNT Face-Off presented by Verizon Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 7 p.m. NHL on TNT regular season coverage will continue with the return of primetime games as the division-leading St. Louis Blues, fresh off winning the coldest Winter Classic in history, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by […]

January 4, 2022      *  New York secured top spot in the NHL standings for the first time since Dec. 3, 2016 as the Rangers became the 10th team this season to hold first place in the League for at least one day.  * Adam Fox (5-30—35 in 34 GP) […]

NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today that, due to COVID-related issues affecting the Ottawa Senators, the Ottawa at Seattle game on Thursday, Jan. 6, has been postponed. The Senators will resume their regular season schedule on Saturday, Jan. 8, at […]

January 3, 2022 NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2022) – St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou, New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes and Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Jan. 2. FIRST STAR – JORDAN KYROU, C, ST. LOUIS BLUES Kyrou […]

January 3, 2022 * Matinee madness! Bryan Rust and Evan Rodrigues each scored a hat trick Sunday afternoon as the Penguins prevailed in a wild game at PPG Paints Arena. * Mika Zibanejad also had a hat trick as the Rangers blanked the defending Stanley Cup champions ahead of their matchup with Connor McDavid and the Oilers Monday. * Nathan […]

NEW YORK (Jan. 2, 2022) – Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been suspended for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette during NHL Game No. 568 in Florida on Saturday, Jan. 1, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player […]

January 2, 2022 NEW YORK (Jan. 2, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of December. FIRST STAR – AUSTON MATTHEWS, C, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Matthews found […]

January 2, 2022 * Jordan Kyrou recorded four points to lift the Blues over the Wild in the coldest outdoor game in NHL history at the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic. * The Hurricanes rallied from a four-goal deficit with seven unanswered goals to move into first place in the overall NHL standings. […]

January 1, 2022   * The NHL’s New Year’s Day tradition returns when the Wild host the Blues outdoors at Target Field in the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic (7 p.m. ET on TNT, SN1, TVAS).     * Alex Ovechkin concluded 2021 by climbing three of the NHL’s all-time lists as he scored […]

NEW YORK (Dec. 31, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to current attendance restrictions in certain Canadian cities, eight additional games will be rescheduled for dates later in the season when such restrictions may be eased or lifted: Monday, Jan. 3 Minnesota @ […]

NEW YORK (Dec. 31, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced a time change for the Carolina Hurricanes-Boston Bruins game scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18 at TD Garden. The game, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, will now begin at 8 p.m. ET to accommodate the jersey retirement […]