A look at some teams that could be affected by a possible NHL expansion draft and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. Highlights from Friedman’s latest “30 Thoughts.” SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman touched on the recent proposed rules regarding a possible NHL expansion draft. Of note, teams can only protect one goaltender. “The choice is […]
In today’s collection of notable NHL headlines, the latest on expansion, salary cap & more. Notable Game Recaps. PHILLY.COM: Radko Gudas scored the game winner as the Philadelphia Flyers edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. The victory enabled the Flyers to leap past the Detroit Red Wings into the final wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, […]
Game recaps, changes coming for goalie equipment & more in today’s collection of notable NHL headlines. Notable NHL Game Recaps. THE WASHINGTON POST: Alex Ovechkin’s overtime goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, clinching a playoff berth and giving Capitals goalie Braden Holtby his franchise-record 42nd win of the […]
Jonathan Quick sets a record, results from the GMs meeting & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. NHL Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick reached his 41st career NHL shutout backstopping his club to a 5-0 blanking of the slumping Chicago Blackhawks. Quick now holds the record for most NHL […]
Game recaps, injury updates and the latest on Matt Duchene, Charlie Coyle & more in today’s collection of NHL morning headlines. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: Despite losing Valtteri Filppula (upper body) and Nikita Kucherov to injury, the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0. Lightning goalie Ben Bishop made 37 saves while captain Steven […]
The NHL is hoping the revived World Cup of Hockey will replace the Olympics as a showcase tournament for its top talent. Will it be worth the hype? Or will be become a world class waste of time? In the 1970s and 1980s, staging international tournaments like the Canada Cup was the only way to […]
Game recaps, updated injury report and more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines. Game Recaps. STLTODAY.COM: Alex Pietrangelo’s overtime goal lifted the St. Louis Blues to a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars, putting the two clubs into a tie for first overall in the Western Conference with 91 points. Kevin Shattenkirk also […]
Dennis Wideman suspension reduced, no charges against Evander Kane and more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. Notable Game Recaps. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Jason Spezza scored in his fifth straight game to help the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, moving the Stars into first place in the Western Conference. […]
Notable game recaps, injury and suspension updates and more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. Notable NHL Game Recaps. MONTREAL GAZETTE: A scary neck injury suffered by superstar P.K. Subban overshadowed Alex Galchenyuk’s two-goal performance and the Montreal Canadiens edging the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Subban suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Alexei Emelin. He […]
NHL announces 4 outdoor games for 2016-17, latest suspensions & more in today’s collection of NHL headlines. NHL Game Recaps. LOS ANGELES TIMES: After blowing a three-goal lead, the Los Angeles Kings edged the Washington Capitals 4-3 on an overtime goal by Jeff Carter. STLTODAY.COM: Troy Brouwer, Kevin Shattenkirk and Patrik Berglund scored shootout goals […]