Hockey News
Islanders sign Boychuk to 7-year extension
ESPN - 12 Mar 2015 22:25
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Johnny Boychuk to seven-year, $42 million contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Islanders' Boychuk agrees to terms on new contract
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 21:08
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that defenseman Johnny Boychuk has agreed to terms on a seven-year contract. Financial details of the contract were not released, but Newsday reported the value of the contract i...
Flyers sign forward Bardreau to entry-level contract
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 19:59
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Cole Bardreau to a three-year entry-level contract beginning with the start of the 2015-16 season, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Bardreau, 21, recently completed a ...
Lightning strike: 3 players out for Tampa Bay
ESPN - 12 Mar 2015 18:49
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, and fighting for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be without three key players down the stretch due to injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets activate defenceman Ryan Murray after missing 5 weeks with ankle sprain
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 18:35
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenceman Ryan Murray off injured reserve after he missed five weeks with a high ankle sprain. Murray was hurt in a game against St. Louis on Feb. 6. The 21-year...
Parenteau returns to Canadiens lineup after agent tweets: Therrien says timing right
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 18:15
BROSSARD, Que. - Coach Michel Therrien gave a sly smile when asked if Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau's return to the Montreal Canadiens lineup had anything to do with a tweet sent by his agent. "We saw the tweet from his age...
Rangers' Klein to meet with doctor after shot block
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 17:12
New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein has returned to New York to meet with a team physician after blocking a shot Wednesday against the Washington Capitals, the Rangers announced Thursday. Klein blocked an Alex Ovechk...
Maple Leafs recall defenseman Brennan from AHL
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 16:59
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that defenseman TJ Brennan has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Brennan, 25, has skated in five regular season games with the Toronto Marlies this season, collecting o...
Islanders' Leddy will miss at least two weeks: report
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 16:43
New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy will be out at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury, according to Newsday. Leddy was injured during the second period of the Islanders' game Monday against the Toronto ...
Around the League notebook for Wednesday, March 11
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 07:30
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS Home Team in CAPS TORONTO 4, Buffalo 3 (SO) NY Rangers 3, WASHINGTON 1 CALGARY 6, Anaheim 3 RANGERS STAY HOT, CLIMB INTO LEAGUE'S TOP SPOT J.T. Miller scored the eventual game-winning goal at 16:34 of...
Flames dump Ducks behind Gaudreau, Stajan
ESPN - 12 Mar 2015 07:17
Johnny Gaudreau and Matt Stajan each scored two goals, leading the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
Rangers down Caps to move into division lead
ESPN - 12 Mar 2015 06:39
Goalie Cam Talbot and the New York Rangers moved atop the Metropolitan Division by beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night, while overcoming Alex Ovechkin's league-leading 45th goal.
Rangers Move Into First With Win Over Capitals
The New York Times - 12 Mar 2015 06:30
Cam Talbot and the New York Rangers moved atop the Metropolitan Division by beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night, while overcoming Alex Ovechkin's league-leading 45th goal.
Gaudreau, Stajan each score twice as Flames double up Ducks 6-3
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 06:15
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau and Matt Stajan had two goals each to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Sean Monahan and Jiri Hudler also scored for the Flames (37-25-5), who returned to...
Sports Briefing | Hockey: Rangers Prevail to Move Into First
The New York Times - 12 Mar 2015 05:53
Cam Talbot made 28 saves, including a spectacular glove grab off a close-in shot from Nicklas Backstrom during a 5-on-3 chance, and the Rangers won at Washington, 3-1.
NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 05:45
WASHINGTON - Goalie Cam Talbot and the New York Rangers moved atop the Metropolitan Division by beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night, while overcoming Alex Ovechkin's league-leading 45th goal. Martin St. L...
Cam Talbot helps Rangers move atop Metropolitan Division by beating Ovechkin, Capitals 3-1
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 04:55
WASHINGTON - Goalie Cam Talbot and the New York Rangers moved atop the Metropolitan Division by beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night, while overcoming Alex Ovechkin's league-leading 45th goal. Martin St. L...
QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs down Voltigeurs, extend win streak to 12 games
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 04:54
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. - Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice as the Val-d'Or Foreurs extended their win streak to 12 games with a 5-2 victory against the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Wednesday night in Quebec Major Junior Hockey...
Cousins nets hat trick, adds an assist as Phantoms toppled Marlies 4-3
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 04:45
TORONTO - Nick Cousins had three goals and an assist as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms edged the Toronto Marlies 4-3 on Wednesday night in American Hockey League action. Jason Akeson also scored for the Phantoms (27-24-7) wh...
OHL Roundup: Greyhounds' 12-game win streak halted by Battalion
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 03:44
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Nick Moutrey had two goals as the North Bay Battalion halted the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds' 12-game win streak with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Alex Henriksson and N...
Backman scores a pair of goals to lead Monarchs past IceCaps 4-1
NHL.com - 12 Mar 2015 03:05
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Sean Backman had two goals and Jean-Francois Berube made 19 saves as the Manchester Monarchs downed the host St. John's IceCaps 4-1 on Wednesday night in American Hockey League play. Colin Miller had a...