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Put the skatearounds to bed? Evidence suggests more sleep may be better than morning practice
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 09:25
DENVER - Jarome Iginla draws the blackout curtains and keeps his room at a cool temperature. He silences his cellphone and sometimes reads a relaxing book to drift off. Although he's an 18-year veteran, the Colorado Aval...
Alex Steen, Brian Elliott lead Blues as Flames fall out of playoff spot
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 07:05
CALGARY - Brian Elliot continued a stretch of outstanding goaltending by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Elliott made 25 saves to lead St. Louis to a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flame, the Blues' third shutout in the ...
Hammond continues to shine as Senators beat Flyers 2-1 in shootout
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 22:45
OTTAWA - Andrew Hammond is having the time of his life and plans on enjoying it for as long as he can. The Ottawa Senators goaltender, making his third straight start, stopped 27 shots in a 2-1 shootout win over the Phil...
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ESPN - 18 Mar 2015 22:37
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Red Wings assign defenseman Marchenko to AHL
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 21:54
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today assigned defenseman Alexey Marchenko to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. Marchenko, 23, has skated in 12 games with the Red Wings this season, totaling two points (1-1-2), including ...
2015 Traverse City Tournament announced
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 20:25
DETROIT - Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland today announced that the Red Wings will host their annual NHL Prospect Tournament at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, Mich., from Sep...
NHL, union reps discuss change to overtime format
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 20:18
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- NHL general managers spent a portion of the last day of their meetings Wednesday outlining their proposals for 3-on-3 regular-season overtime and expanded video review to members of the executive staf...
Leafs' Kadri banned 4 games for Oilers hit
ESPN - 18 Mar 2015 20:10
The NHL has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri four games for his hit to the head of Edmonton's Matt Fraser.
GMs propose new faceoff rule to increase offense
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 19:23
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A recommendation to change the rules governing faceoffs to create a better opportunity for increased puck-possession time, which could lead to more goals, was made Wednesday by NHL general managers on...
NHLPA gets its first look at general managers' three-on-three OT proposals
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 19:05
BOCA RATON, Fla. - On the final day of the NHL general managers meeting, the Players' Association got its first look at rule changes being proposed for next season, most notably adding some three-on-three play to overtim...
Kadri suspended four games for illegal check
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 18:54
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri has been suspended for four games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head against Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Fraser during NHL Game No. 1039 in Edmonton on Mond...
Red Wings' Datsyuk to miss at least two games: report
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 18:22
Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk will miss at least the next two games with a lower-body injury, coach Mike Babcock said Wednesday according to MLive.com. Datsyuk has 23 goals and 58 points in 57 games this season...
Panthers' emergency goaltender chaos could be perfect opportunity for one goalie
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 16:45
SUNRISE, Fla. - Injuries to goalies Roberto Luongo and Al Montoya in the same game was one of the oddest things to happen during this NHL season. It could be one of the best things to happen to Bill Ruggiero. Ruggiero, a...
Panthers announce new AHL affiliation with Portland
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 16:11
Sunrise, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today that the club has entered into a four-year agreement with the Portland Pirates, making the Portland Pirates its American Hockey League affiliate starting next season. ...
Around the League notebook for Tuesday, March 17
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 15:00
TUESDAY'S RESULTS Home Team in Caps NEW JERSEY 2, Pittsburgh 0 Ottawa 2, CAROLINA 1 (OT) Buffalo 2, BOSTON 1 (SO) Montreal 3, FLORIDA 2 Minnesota 3, NASHVILLE 2 (OT) WINNIPEG 5, San Jose 2 CHICAGO 4, NY Islanders 1 St. L...
Vancouver unveils Pat Quinn Way to honour hockey icon and former Canucks coach
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 07:45
VANCOUVER - Vancouver celebrated St. Patrick's day this year with a special tribute to former Canucks coach and Canadian hockey icon Pat Quinn. Throngs of green and blue-clad fans cheered outside Rogers Arena in downtown...
Blackhawks, Rangers Meet In Possible Cup Preview
ESPN - 18 Mar 2015 07:40
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WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds turn close game into 7-3 rout over Americans
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 07:04
KENT, Wash. - Scott Eansor scored three goals and set up another as the Seattle Thunderbirds routed the Tri-City Americans 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday. Eansor found an empty net with 4:51 remaining to ...
Sports Briefing | Hockey: N.H.L. General Managers Approve 3-on-3 Overtime
The New York Times - 18 Mar 2015 06:32
Final approvals are still needed. No decision has been made on whether to add time to the extra session, which is currently four-on-four, or begin overtime three-on-three.
Toews' 2 goals, 2 assists carry Blackhawks
ESPN - 18 Mar 2015 06:32
Jonathan Toews scored twice and assisted on both of Marian Hossa's goals to lead the Blackhawks past the slumping Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Anders Lindback stops 43, Sabres beat Bruins 2-1 in shootout
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 06:05
BOSTON - Despite his second shootout in two nights, Buffalo goalie Anders Lindback found a way to top the Bruins. Lindback made seven of his 44 saves in overtime, then shut out Boston for three rounds of the shootout as ...
Tuesday's NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 18 Mar 2015 05:35
CHICAGO - Jonathan Toews scored twice and assisted on both of Marian Hossa's goals to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the slumping New York Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night. Toews recorded his first four-point game this s...