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Last season, the Washington Capitals couldn’t find any suitors for veteran forwards Anthony Mantha or Evgeny Kuznetsov ahead of the deadline. Although GM Brian MacLellan was able to ship Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to Boston, Lars Eller to Colorado and Marcus Johansson to Minnesota — accumulating crucial draft capital in the process — both […]

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent successful surgery to address a broken left leg suffered in a game against the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, the team announced. “Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent successful surgery today in New York to stabilize fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his left […]

Despite being signed as the goaltender of the future in Calgary back in 2020, Jacob Markstrom could be approaching his final month as a Flame. At 23-22-5, the Flames are sixth in the Pacific Division, have already shipped out Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, and probably aren’t done ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade […]

Justin Faulk hasn’t played since sustaining a lower-body injury in a 4-3 St. Louis Blues win over the Calgary Flames on Jan. 23, and the veteran will be out for the foreseeable future after being placed on the injured reserve on Thursday. The 31-year-old has been labelled week-to-week by the team. “It’s disappointing,” said Blues […]

After missing the past seven games, it’s nearly Showtime again in Detroit. Patrick Kane will return to the Red Wings lineup against the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks on Saturday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. The 35-year-old was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, the team’s first since the All-Star break. “You try to look at […]

The Washington Capitals are no longer a team that can be looked at as a sure-fire Stanley Cup playoff team. Thee days when Alex Ovechkin and his teammates rampaged through the Eastern Conference with a high-scoring attack and strong physical play are long over. The Capitals find themselves in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, […]

The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and it is usually the time that those on the inside of the playoff structure try to strengthen their team while those on the outside are looking to sell off current assets with the help of becoming stronger in the future. The Montreal Canadiens may go against that way […]

The New Jersey Devils have sorely missed their best player, but they’ll have superstar Jack Hughes back in the lineup for an out of conference matchup with the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. “We have activated C Jack Hughes off injured reserve,” the team confirmed. “He will play tonight.” That is absolutely monumental for a […]

St. Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen will be on the hook for $117,000 USD for driving under the influence in his home country of Finland in 2023. “Last month, I made a mistake that cannot be accepted, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I apologize to my family, the Blues organization, my teammates […]

Although Wednesday night’s clash between the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City was the definition of low-event hockey, Brock Faber continued his electric rookie campaign in style. The 21-year-old picked up an assist on Marcus Foligno’s game-winning goal with 10 minutes remaining in the third period. The Wild would end up winning […]

Connor Bedard was present at Wrigley Field on Wednesday when the legendary Chicago Cubs ballpark was selected as the stadium for the 2025 NHL Winter Classic. In just his second year in the league, the rookie phenom will play the first outdoor game of his young career when the Chicago Blackhawks welcome the St. Louis […]

Mikhail Sergachev’s return from a 17-game absence was cut short on Wednesday night after the Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman needed to be stretchered off after suffering a scary injury against the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old was reverse hit by Blueshirts forward Alexis Lafreniere — on what appeared to be an innocent looking play — […]

Despite being signed as Igor Shesterkin’s backup for 2023-24, two-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Quick has stepped up admirably as the Russian goaltender continues to struggle this season. Quick started his third straight game on Wednesday night, making 18 saves on 19 shots to help the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 […]

After dropping their first game out of the All-Star break, the Toronto Maple Leafs got back in the win column in front of the home crowd on Wednesday night. Mitch Marner and William Nylander scored 20 seconds apart in the third period at Scotiabank Arena, breaking a 3-3 tie to help the Leafs down the […]

Jakub Vrana has long been considered a promising offensive player. And he has shown flashes to that effect, as well. He scored eight goals and 11 points in his first 11 games as a member of the Detroit Red Wings in 2021. And after last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, he scored 10 goals in 20 […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to action on Wednesday night. However, they returned to action without one of their veteran forwards. And that veteran forward will miss an extended period. Wild forward Pat Maroon is out for the next four to six weeks, the team announced ahead of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Maroon underwent […]

The Arizona Coyotes are once again facing questions regarding their future in the state. Ownership received loud and harsh criticism from NHLPA director Marty Walsh prior to the NHL All-Star Game. Reports have indicated the team may not be bought by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Gary Bettman has downplayed relocation rumors, but time could […]

When the Ottawa Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes at last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, they believed they were ready to contend. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they showed a lot of promise. However, Ottawa has completely bottomed out in 2023-24. The Senators find themselves in last place in […]

Tampa Bay Lightning star Mikhail Sergachev is out for the rest of his team’s Wednesday night contest. The Tampa rearguard engaged New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere along the boards. Lafreniere knocked Sergachev to the ice, causing his leg to bend at an awkward angle. Medical personnel came onto the ice to attend to the […]

Boston Bruins first-year forward Matthew Poitras is done for the rest of the season after his team announced that he will be out for five months after going under the knife to repair a shoulder injury. “Matthew Poitras underwent a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure today, February 7. The surgery was performed by […]

The Arizona Coyotes are battling for momentum at the midpoint of the 2023-24 NHL season. Arizona has accumulated 49 points, ranking them sixth in the Central Division. The franchise was reportedly being pursued by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, but a new report suggests otherwise. The Coyotes will not go through any immediate changes in […]

Ottawa Senators winger Vladimir Tarasenko has switched agencies, now being represented by Craig Oster of Newport Sports, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. This is the second time in seven months that Vladimir Tarasenko is changing his representation. The Senators are likely to trade Tarasenko ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline in March, so […]

The Edmonton Oilers were looking to etch their names in the record books on Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights by tying the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins 17-game win streak. Instead, they ended up falling just a game short of matching that feat, as the Golden Knights picked up a 3-1 victory over the Oilers […]

Tuesday marked exactly eight weeks since the Edmonton Oilers lost a hockey game. After 16 consecutive wins and flirting with NHL history, the Oilers picked up their first loss of 2024 in a 3-1 defeat on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights. Connor McDavid opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal early in the […]

The 2023-24 NHL season is back underway with the All-Star break in the rearview mirror now, and the Calgary Flames kicked off the homestretch of their campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over one of the top teams in the league in the Boston Bruins. And after the game, the big win elicited quite a […]

Elias Lindholm made his debut for the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. After the game, Lindholm said that he could improve on what was a big night for him. “It was a relief to score. There are obviously still some things that I can be […]

Although Filip Chytil suffered a setback that will cost the former first-round pick the rest of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, the New York Rangers could lose the services of another young player ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline. Kaapo Kakko, who the Blueshirts selected with the No. 2 overall selection in 2019, […]

Winners of 16 straight games and on the verge of making unbelievable NHL history, it’s hard to believe the Edmonton Oilers were once 5-12-1 in 2023-24. It’s been an incredible turnaround for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the entire organization; the Oil haven’t lost since Dec. 19, have suffered just three defeats since Nov. 22, […]

The Washington Capitals are continuing to battle for their playoff lives in 2024, with seven points separating Alex Ovechkin’s club from a wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference. Although there’s a chance the Caps surge in the second half and return to the dance, it’s not looking good; there are at least seven teams battling […]

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele is set to return against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Scheifele has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. On Jan. 11, Scheifele pulled up on a backcheck, skated off the ice, and went to the locker room during the second period of the Jets’ 2-1 win over […]

The Windy City is going to be the setting for a very important NHL game. The city of Chicago and the Blackhawks are scheduled to host the 2025 Winter Classic, per the Chicago Sun-Times. The Blackhawks will tangle with the St. Louis Blues. The game will take place at Wrigley Field, the home of the […]

Artemi Panarin scored his 31st goal of the season in the New York Rangers’ 2-1 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night, and he made some history with the goal that tied the game in the third period. With the tally, Artemi Panarin became just the the third Rangers player in the last […]

Pierre Engvall was the hero for the New York Islanders on Monday night, scoring the game-winning goal with 2:02 remaining in the third period to help his team beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2. It also happened to be Engvall’s first game back in Toronto since he was traded to Long Island last season. “It […]

The National Hockey League announced a new ‘4 Nations Face-Off’ during All-Star Weekend that will replace the ASG in 2025. And much to the chagrin of Boston Bruins superstar forward David Pastrnak, Czechia will not be included in the festivities. Only Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland will be participating in the tournament next […]

The Arizona Coyotes are hanging around the Western Conference playoff race. However, they aren’t in the best position relative to their counterparts. That could lead the Yotes to trade a few pending free agents ahead of March’s NHL Trade Deadline. And one pending free agent to keep an eye on is defenseman Matt Dumba. He […]

The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll as the second half of the 2023-24 NHL season begins. And one major reason for this is superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon. He is one of two players with more than 80 points this season, along with Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov. And he is fifth in goal-scoring […]

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett recently signed an eight-year extension to remain in Philly. That deal kicks in next season, but this season brings a rather emotional matchup. Philadelphia travels to Sunrise to take on Tippett’s former team, the Florida Panthers. And it’ll be the first time since the Claude Giroux trade that Tippett will […]

The Washington Capitals find themselves in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they have struggled mightily this season offensively. In fact, they have just three players with 10 or more goals this season. Surprisingly, one of those players is not future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin is chasing down Wayne Gretzky’s all-time […]

The Los Angeles Kings became the latest team to part ways with their head coach last Friday. Los Angeles made the decision to fire head coach Todd McLellan as the team fights through a slump. And now, general manager Rob Blake is addressing the move ahead of his team’s return to the ice. Blake did […]