NHL Morning Skate – December 31, 2021

Florida Panthers players celebrating on bench

December 31, 2021 * The Panthers potted nine goals against the League-leading Lightning and Jonathan Huberdeau recorded his second five-point game of the season – the most among all players. * Pacific Division veterans Johnny Gaudreau, Brent Burns and Jonathan Quick helped their clubs pick up wins,while Mathew Barzal and Sebastian Aho of the Metropolitan Division extended lengthy streaks in their return to the lineup. * Eight teams are in action…

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NHL News: Turner Sports to Showcase Expansive Multi-Platform Coverage of 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day

TNT’s Exclusive Presentation of 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic to Feature Central Division Showdown — St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild — on New Year’s Day Hour-Long Pregame with Wayne Gretzky, Rick Tocchet, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Liam McHugh to Set the Stage for Live Game Action at 6 p.m. ET Bleacher Report to Host 24-Hour Takeover Ahead of Winter Classic…

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NHL announces another Postponement on January 2

NEW YORK (Dec. 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Dallas Stars, the Dallas at Arizona game on Sunday, Jan. 2 has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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NHL News: 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic By The Numbers

NHL Winter Classic 2022 logos with team emblems

December 30, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN. (Dec. 30, 2021) – A look at the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic® “By the Numbers.” 2 – The 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at Target Field will be the second NHL regular-season outdoor game for both the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Minnesota defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 in the 2016 NHL Stadium…

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NHL Morning Skate – December 30, 2021

NHL Morning Skate graphic with Blues players

* Jordan Kyrou and Vladimir Tarasenko helped the Blues best the Oilers at Enterprise Center in their final game before the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic.  * Washington and New Jersey picked up wins Wednesday thanks to notable performances by John Carlson and Jack Hughes. * Thursday’s slate is highlighted by the Panthers and League-leading Lightning clashing at FLA Live Arena, with the hosts looking to gain ground on the…

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NHL News: 2021 Year in Review By #NHLStats

2021 NHL Year in Review with puck

Through Games Played Dec. 28, 2021  Can’t Catch Connor: In addition to his jaw-dropping 1-vs-5 submission on the “Goal of the Year” ballot, Oilers captain Connor McDavid has collected a League-leading 158 points (regular-season and playoffs; 51-107—158 in 89 GP) – the most by a player in a calendar year since 1999 (Jaromir Jagr: 68-96—164 in 93 GP). Teaming Up in Oil…

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NHL Morning Skate for Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Two San Jose Sharks players celebrating on ice

NHL Public RelationsDecember 29, 2021  * The Sharks and Coyotes competed in the NHL’s highest-scoring game of 2021-22 and became the 10th set of teams in the past 25 years to combine for at least 15 goals.     * The Golden Knights and Kings also joined forces in accomplishment Tuesday, becoming the seventh set of teams since 2000-01 to score four goals in a span…

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NHL News: NHL Postpones One Game Due to COVID-Related Issues and Nine Games Due to Canadian Attendance Restrictions

NEW YORK (Dec. 28, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting both Clubs, tomorrow’s Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders game has been postponed: Wednesday, Dec. 29 Detroit @ New York Islanders In addition, the NHL announced that due to current attendance restrictions in certain Canadian cities, nine…

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NHL and Minnesota Wild Build State-of-the-Art Training Facility and Mentoring Room in Local Arena as a Legacy to the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic

Brand New Facilities Free and Open to the Public in Spring 2022 Click Here to Watch a Video and Learn More About the Legacy Donation NEW YORK/MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 27, 2021) – As a legacy to the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Minnesota Wild will install a brand new, state-of-the-art dryland training facility and mentoring…

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NHL Postpones Three Games

NEW YORK (Dec. 27, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that, due to COVID-related issues, the following three games have been postponed: Wednesday, Dec. 29 Chicago @ Winnipeg Dallas @ Colorado Friday, Dec. 31 Colorado @ Dallas Make-up dates for the games have yet to be established. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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NHL Network Announces 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship Broadcast Schedule and On-Site Coverage From the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic

Stephen Nelson, Dave Starman and Jon Rosen Set to Call Every Team USA Game Throughout World Junior Championship Jamie Hersch, Tony Luftman, Mike Rupp and Kevin Weekes to Travel to Minnesota’s Target Field for Coverage Before and After the First Primetime Discover NHL Winter Classic December 22, 2021 – NHL Network today announced it will provide…

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NHL announces no Olympic Break and Players will not be able to participate in upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing

Games to Be Rescheduled During Period from Feb. 6-22 NEW YORK (Dec. 22, 2021) – With the National Hockey League’s regular-season schedule having been materially disrupted as a result of increasing COVID cases and a rising number of postponed games, the National Hockey League announced today that NHL Players will not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in…

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ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate for Wednesday, December 22, 2021

NHL Morning Skate graphic with celebrating players

* Steven Stamkos makes Lightning history with the game winner as Tampa Bay earns a multi-goal comeback win to enter the Holiday Break holding first place in the NHL standings.  * With the conclusion of Tuesday’s game, the NHL entered a Holiday Break – Dec. 22-25 will be off days for all purposes including travel. Players will report back to their Clubs on…

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NHL Morning Skate for Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Dallas Stars players celebrating on ice

NHL Public RelationsDecember 21, 2021 * Jason Robertson extended his home point streak to eight games as the Stars earned their NHL-leading 10th home win dating to Nov. 10.   * The NHL and NHLPA agreed to begin the Holiday Break after Tuesday’s games. Practices will resume on Dec. 26 and the League’s regular-season schedule will resume on Dec. 27. A…

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NHL Postpones Tonight’s Capitals-Flyers Game

NEW YORK (Dec. 21, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Washington Capitals, tonight’s game at the Philadelphia Flyers has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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NHL/NHLPA agree to Holiday Break after tonight’s game schedule; Resume Practices on Dec. 26, Game Schedule on Dec. 27

Remaining Games Scheduled for Dec. 23 Postponed NEW YORK/TORONTO (Dec. 20, 2021) – With no games currently scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 22, because of COVID-related postponements, the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association have agreed to postpone the five games that remain scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 23, in order to begin the collectively-bargained…

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NHL postpones tonight’s Coyotes-Kraken game

NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Seattle Kraken, tomorrow’s game in Seattle has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established. Seattle’s game on Thursday against the Calgary Flames had been postponed previously. COURTESY NHLmedia.com

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NHL Morning Skate for Monday, December 20, 2021

Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner showed off a tattoo paying homage to Long Island whilethanking the Islanders and their fans in his first game back in front of his former home crowd. * Nikolaj Ehlers (1-3—4) recorded his fourth career four-point game as the Jets earned their first win under interim head coach Dave Lowry. * Following several days of meetings with their…

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NHL News: Larkin, Tarasenko and Ehlers Named Week 10 ‘Three Stars’ of the Week

NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2021) – Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko and Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 19. FIRST STAR – DYLAN LARKIN, C, DETROIT RED WINGS Larkin led the NHL with five goals and seven points in three games (5-2—7) to propel the Red Wings (15-13-3, 33 points)…

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