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The Minnesota Wild are 17-17 on the season and rank near the bottom of the Western Conference’s Central Division. Recently Coach John Hynes’ team was hit with a pair of tough injury updates on Kirill Kaprizov and goalie Filip Gustavsson. With a goaltending milestone looming, Wild netminder Marc-Andre Fleury received incredible praise from Montreal Canadiens […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are treading water with an 11-26-2 record, with more futility expected to come following the latest injury updates for Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno. But the organization is doing what it can to press forward, courtesy of a weekend trade. Chicago is acquiring forward Rem Pitlick from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a […]

The Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have placed Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno on Injured Reserve. Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, had his jaw fractured after a hit from New Jersey Devils’ Brendan Smith during Friday’s 4-2 loss for the Blackhawks. Foligno then fractured his finger after getting in […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are one of the best teams in the NHL this season. And they have maintained this standing without starting goalie Adin Hill in the lineup. Hill hasn’t played since December 17 after sustaining a lower-body injury. However, the Calgary native could be returning to the ice soon. Head coach Bruce Cassidy […]

The Dallas Stars lost star defenseman Miro Heiskanen to injury against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Fans held their breaths waiting for some semblance of an update. And on Friday, they learned that Heiskanen is now considered week-to-week. Head coach Pete DeBoer opened up about how this affects his team after the news broke. Heiskanen […]

Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson has not played well over the last little bit. In fact, the veteran has not scored a goal in 22 games. That led to head coach John Tortorella making him a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, Atkinson is set to return to the lineup on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled with injuries as of late. This trend continued on Friday night against the New Jersey Devils. Forwards Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno left the game and did not return. That said, one Blackhawks player came away impressed with Foligno on Friday night. Defenseman Jarrod Tinordi was asked about his veteran […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have had brutal luck with injuries as of late. And unfortunately, that luck is continuing against the New Jersey Devils. Chicago ruled out forwards Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno for the rest of the game due to injury. There is currently no update on either player, according to head coach Luke Richardson. […]

As 2024 begins and the NHL season reaches the halfway point, trade rumors are beginning to swirl. There are exactly nine weeks until the NHL trade deadline and most contenders, including the New Jersey Devils, will be on the prowl for roster improvements for the stretch run. One name that’s expected to be moved is […]

The New York Rangers and Calgary Flames are rumored to be discussing a trade centered around forward Kaapo Kakko, per James Wilson of NHL Trade Rumors. In addition to Kakko being sent to Calgary in the rumored deal, the Flames would also receive Braden Schneider and a 2024 second-round pick. Meanwhile, New York would receive […]

Sasha Barkov was forced out of Thursday night’s game early on between the Florida Panthers and Las Vegas Golden Knights. It was an unfortunate injury considering it was a highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final rematch. The Panthers’ star took a hard shot to the face after being accidentally elbowed, per team reporter Jameson Olive. It […]

After a dreadful start to December that saw them lose four consecutive games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won eight of their last 11 and are right back into the thick of the playoff race as 2024 begins. This latest stretch has perhaps changed some of Pittsburgh’s in-season plans, one of which includes deciding the future […]

For a couple of weeks, the San Jose Sharks looked like a team that wasn’t destined to finish No. 32 in National Hockey League standings. After losing their first 11 games to begin the 2023-24 campaign, the Sharks played .500 hockey between Nov. 7 and Dec. 12, improving their record to 9-17-3. But things have […]

The Nashville Predators have been one of the best NHL teams over the last couple of months, but they came out flat in a 6-3 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The Preds were hung for four goals in the first period in front of the 17,203 in attendance at Bridgestone Arena, and […]

Brad Marchand’s Boston Bruins suffered a tough loss to Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, but there remains a ton of respect between the two captains and Team Canada linemates. “Brad Marchand says that Sidney Crosby is the best player in the league if you look at his 200-foot game,” reported B’s writer Ty […]

Sidney Crosby led his Pittsburgh Penguins to a big 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on the road on Thursday night — and he added even more history to his legendary career in the process. “Thanks to his 6-5 goal, Sidney Crosby collects his 173rd career 3-point game, passing Steve Yzerman for sole possession of […]

Shock waves were sent through the New York Rangers’ fan base after Artemi Panarin was left off the initial NHL All-Star list on Thursday. That outrage turned into joy for many after the Bread Man revealed why he was not on the Eastern Conference roster, despite producing an excellent first half of the season. “Hi […]

Connor Bedard has had a phenomenal rookie season for the Chicago Blackhawks. The young center added to his accolades by making the NHL All-Star game roster. Furthermore, his appearance etched more history into league record books. Chicago rookie Connor Bedard makes history amid his All-Star nod Bedard became the youngest player in NHL history to […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, the leading goal-scorer in the NHL, has been named as one of four captains in the NHL All-Star Game, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic: “While the NHL isn’t expected to formally name the captains until later this month, Matthews and Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid have already agreed to lead […]

The New York Rangers got an unexpected, and encouraging, bit of news on Thursday when injured forward Kaapo Kakko took to the ice in practice for the first time since suffering a leg injury on November 27th against the Buffalo Sabres. Kakko, who was not expected at the team’s morning skate, was in a red […]

Being at the top of your sport doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the GOAT at acting, particularly in the comedy arena, which requires timing, charisma and impeccable delivery. These 10 professional athletes, however, were able to defy the odds to become the 10 undisputedly funniest hosts of revered comedy institution Saturday Night Live. Judge our definitive […]

The Anaheim Ducks have been a rollercoaster ride in 2023-24. After losing four of their first five, this team went on a six-game heater, and looked like a playoff contender at 9-6 on Nov. 14. But the wheels have fallen off since. Anaheim beat Nashville 3-2 that night to earn their best record of the […]

New York Rangers forward Brennan Othmann picked a perfect time for his National Hockey League debut. A home game at Madison Square Garden, playing for a Blueshirts team that is looking like one of the league’s best, and with World Junior Hockey Championship teammate and Chicago Blackhawks’ superstar rookie Connor Bedard on the other end […]

William Nylander is in the midst of his best season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023-24, and the Swedish superstar is going to be due for a massive payday this summer. Of course, the Leafs’ front office is doing everything they can to keep the longtime Toronto winger in Canada for the rest of […]

After already losing impact forwards Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook earlier this season, the Montreal Canadiens were dealt another brutal injury blow on Thursday. Christian Dvorak will miss the remainder of the campaign due to a torn pectoral muscle, the team announced. He will undergo surgery on Friday, the club confirmed on X. The 27-year-old […]

Despite a Lukas Dostal masterclass that saw the Anaheim Ducks goaltender make 55 saves against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, Auston Matthews would not be denied. The sniper — and current Rocket Richard Trophy frontrunner — scored 2:12 into overtime as the Leafs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Ducks in California. […]

Max Pacioretty played his first game as a member of the Washington Capitals, and it was one to forget for the former star — at least according to him. Patches hasn’t played in nearly a year after suffering a re-torn Achilles while with the Carolina Hurricanes, and he clearly looked slow compared to the pace […]

The 2024 NHL All-Star Game is quickly approaching. And for the Calgary Flames, their representatives will have to showcase their skills in enemy territory. In 2024, the All-Star Game is being held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This year, the Flames have some interesting candidates. Calgary had intentions of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. […]

The 2024 NHL All-Star Game is about a month away now. The eyes of the hockey world will turn to Toronto, Ontario, Canada on February 3. All of the brightest stars from the first half of the season will showcase their skill for the league’s midseason event. And when it comes to stars, the Vegas […]

Much has been said over the last few days regarding the situation involving Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti. Perfetti received a high stick from Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman on New Year’s Eve. On Tuesday, the Jets forward said publicly that Hartman admitted the high stick was intentional retaliation to star Kirill Kaprizov getting injured. […]

Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker got into it with Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins on Tuesday. The Panthers emerged victorious, but many focused on the vicious hits thrown during the contest. On Wednesday, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety had their say, and as usual, it sparked controversy. Zucker is suspended for the next three […]

The 2024 NHL All-Star Game is on the horizon. In fact, Thursday night will see the first 32 players for the event announced. Each team will receive a representative that will be announced Thursday. The final 12 players will be voted on by the fans. We’ve already looked at some All-Star candidates around the league, […]

Although the Colorado Avalanche have been up-and-down during the 2023-24 campaign, the team enters a new calendar year on a heater. The Avs have won eight of their last 11, improving to 24-11-3 and taking back the top spot in the Central Division. Although the hold is precarious, with both the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas […]

The Dallas Stars suffered a disappointing 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, but the team received some better news on Wednesday. Jake Oettinger, who hasn’t played since getting injured against the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 16, has been upgraded from week-to-week to day-to-day. “Pete DeBoer said today that Jake […]

The Colorado Avalanche could be one of the only teams to send three players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto in February. Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar have been just that good this season. MacKinnon has been especially prolific, and he tallied three points in a 5-4 overtime win against the […]

For the 67th time in the regular season, two Stanley Cup champion captains met as Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals beat Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night. And the two superstars came to play in front of the 18,190 spectators in attendance at PPG Paints Arena in Pennsylvania. The Great Eight scored a powerplay […]

Sasha Barkov set a new franchise record in assists during the Florida Panthers’ 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes Tuesday. Barkov has now passed former teammate Jonathan Huberdeau for the record with 416 assists after his latest that led to Sam Reinhart’s goal in the third period. Barkov came into the game tied with Huberdeau, […]

The Women’s NHL 24 Team of The Year Nominees were announced this week, including several offensive, defensive, and goaltending players. Overall, the final six winners of this event receive their highest rated NHL 24 HUT player item. Additionally, all twelve winners (six men, six women) receive limited-edition NHL 24-themed gear to celebrate. Overall, the lineup […]

Heading into their Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, the Toronto Maple Leafs had been in a bit of a cold stretch, as they had lost five of their past six games. Martin Jones decided to take matters into his own hands against the Kings, and posted a 31-save shutout to guide Toronto […]