NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 12, in Denver. […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been fined $25,000 for public comments critical of the officiating following Game 5 of the Second Round series against the New York Islanders Monday night in Boston, the National Hockey League announced today. The fine […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield during Game 5 of the teams’ Second Round series in Boston on Monday, June 7, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. […]

NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das. Pursuant to this […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 11, […]

THREE HARD LAPS * After becoming the 16th and final team to clinch a spot in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Canadiens can become the first to advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals with a victory tonight. * Jonathan Marchessault scored the third-ever playoff hat trick by a Golden Knights player […]

Fan Vote to Help Determine Award Winner Opens Today, June 7-11 at NHL.com/OReeAward NEW YORK (June 7, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced Renee Hess (founder of the Black Girl Hockey Club), Kevin Hodgson (executive director of HEROS), and Howard Smith (co-founder of Pittsburgh I.C.E.) have been named the three […]

NEW YORK (June 7, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule:  Thursday, June 10 The start time of Game 6 (if necessary) of the Second Round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the National Hockey […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) –Boston Bruins forward David Krejci been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal during Game 4 of the teams’ Second Round series in New York on Saturday, June 5, the National Hockey League’s Department […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced starting times and national broadcast information for Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games scheduled on June 9: The start time of Game 6 of the Second Round series between the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June […]

NEW YORK (June 5, 2021) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” […]

NEW YORK (June 5, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule: Tuesday, June 8 The start time of Game 5 of the Second Round series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET on […]

NEW YORK (June 4, 2021) – San Jose Sharks right wing Kurtis Gabriel, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne and New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice […]

NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been suspended for four games for charging Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans during Game 1 of the teams’ Second Round series in Winnipeg on Wednesday, June 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. If […]

June 4, 2021 The Penguins announced earlier this weekend that forward Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his right knee.   The procedure was performed by head team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas and Freddie H Fu of UPMC Sports Medicine, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital.  Malkin was […]

NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” the National Hockey […]

Sports Betting Brand OlyBet and the NHL to Engage Huge Hockey Fanbase in the Region Through Online Platforms, Retail Locations and Casinos TALLINN, ESTONIA (June 3, 2021) – Olympic Entertainment Group, OlyBet and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a new partnership naming flagship betting […]

Third-Year Youth Program Helps Advise League on Hockey Matters NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – For the third straight year, the National Hockey League (NHL) will accept applications for NHL Power Players™, a youth advisory board which brings together young hockey fans, ages 13-17, to help advise […]