Hockey News
Leafs to put Lupul on IR; Holland also injured
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 23:29
The Toronto Maple Leafs are placing forward Joffrey Lupul on the injured list due to the lower-body injury sustained in a shootout victory over Boston on New Year's Eve.
Pavelski, Sharks blank league-best Ducks
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 07:30
Antti Niemi earned his 30th NHL shutout, and third of the season, with 28 saves, Joe Pavelski scored his second goal of the game during a two-man advantage, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Wednesday...
Jackets sign LW Foligno to 6-year extension
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 06:55
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Nick Foligno to a six-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season.
Canucks' Hansen fined $5,000 by league
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 00:26
Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Wednesday for an illegal check to the head of San Jose Sharks forward Tommy Wingels.
Minnesota Wild reassign forward Tyler Graovac to AHL Iowa
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 23:25
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have sent forward Tyler Graovac to the Iowa Wild of the AHL. Graovac, assigned on Thursday after being recalled on Sunday, played two games with Minnesota. He registered four shots an...
Maple Leaf recall McKegg as forwards Lupul and Holland suffer injuries
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 22:55
TORONTO - Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul was placed on injured reserve Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 shootout victory over Boston a day earlier. Lupul was hurt in the second period and will ret...
Zach Fucale to get the start for Canada against Denmark at world juniors
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 22:14
TORONTO - Netminder Zach Fucale will get the start for Canada in Friday's quarter-final game against Denmark at the world junior hockey championship. The team made the announcement today on its Twitter feed. Canada won a...
Oilers' Aulie faces Player Safety hearing Thursday
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 21:25
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Keith Aulie will have a hearing Thursday for his hit on Calgary Flames forward Matt Stajan during a game at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday night. Aulie was assessed a match penalty and a ga...
Winter Classic starting on time despite glare
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 20:31
Despite concerns about the glare, the 2015 NHL Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks started as scheduled.
Kraft, NHL, NHLPA, NBC Sports Group and USA Hockey search for America's most passionate hockey communities to find Kraft Hockeyville USA
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 16:00
NORTHFIELD, Ill. -- January 1, 2015 -- Today, at the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® featuring the Chicago Blackhawks® and Washington Capitals® broadcast on NBC, the puck officially drops for Kraft HockeyvilleTM ...
WHL Roundup: Klimchuk scores OT winner as Pats edge Warriors 2-1
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 08:34
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Morgan Klimchuk scored 1:06 into overtime to lift the Regina Pats to a 2-1 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday. Adam Brooks also scored for the Pats (23-12-...
Wednesday's NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 07:55
SUNRISE, Fla. - Ryan McDonagh, Chris Kreider and Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist each, and the New York Rangers got back to their winning ways with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. De...
Lehtonen makes 32 saves, Ritchie scores in 1st NHL game, in Stars' 6-0 win over Coyotes
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 07:35
DALLAS - Kari Lehtonen made 32 saves for his 30th shutout, Brett Ritchie scored in his first NHL game and the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-0 on Wednesday night. Cody Eakin and Jamie Benn each had a goal and an...
Sharks center Thornton leaves game with injury
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 07:27
ANAHEIM -- San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton left the game Wednesday at Honda Center after he was hit by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Clayton Stoner. Stoner hit Thornton at center ice, near the San Jose bench. Thornton wen...
O'Reilly's goal late in OT lifts Avalanche over Flyers, 4-3
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 07:25
DENVER - Ryan O'Reilly scored at 4:40 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 to end a two-game skid. O'Reilly got a pass from defenceman Tyson Barrie and beat goalie Steve Maso...
Pavelski scores twice, Niemi earns 30th NHL shutout in Sharks' 3-0 win over Ducks
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 07:25
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks played a more disciplined game than the division-rival Anaheim Ducks, which made things simpler for goalie Antti Niemi. Niemi made 28 saves in his 30th NHL shutout, Joe Pavelski scor...
Bergeron, Lucic back in lineup for Bruins
ESPN - 1 Jan 2015 06:31
Both Patrice Bergeron and Milan Lucic will return to the lineup tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden, according to Bruins coach Claude Julien.
Pavelski scores twice, Niemi earns 30th NHL shutout in Sharks' 3-0 win over Ducks
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 06:05
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Antti Niemi earned his 30th NHL shutout, and third of the season, with 28 saves, Joe Pavelski scored his second goal of the game during a two-man advantage, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Duck...
Sharks sign fifth round pick Rourke Chartier to entry-level contract
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 05:55
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks signed Kelowna Rockets forward Rourke Chartier to an entry-level contract on Wednesday. Chartier, 18, currently leads all Canadian junior players in goals with 34 and ranks fourth i...
Lehtonen makes 31 saves, Ritchie scores in 1st NHL game, in Stars' 6-0 win over Coyotes
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 05:55
DALLAS - Kari Lehtonen made 31 saves for his 30th shutout, Brett Ritchie scored in his first NHL game and the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-0 on Wednesday night. Cody Eakin and Jamie Benn each had a goal and an...
N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Romp to End Strong December; Frans Nielsen's 2 Goals Lead Isles
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2015 05:51
Ryan McDonagh, Chris Kreider and Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist each as the Rangers beat the Panthers, and Frans Nielsen led the Islanders past the Jets.
Connauton has goal and assist, Bobrovsky stops 28 shots as Blue Jackets beat Wild 3-1
NHL.com - 1 Jan 2015 04:55
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Kevin Connauton had a goal and an assist and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Wednesday night. With the game knotted at 1 in the third, Colu...