Hockey News
Backlund's two points leads Flames to seventh straight win at home
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 08:25
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames did something on Tuesday night that they hadn't accomplished since Nov. 17. Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. It was t...
Jets rookie Hellebuyck impresses with wins in first three NHL starts
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 23:55
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck has a pre-game ritual that goes beyond which skate he puts on first, or whether he taps the net a certain number of times. The Winnipeg Jets rookie goaltender juggles two balls against a wall...
Panthers forward Bjugstad out indefinitely: report
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 23:45
Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, coach Gerard Gallant told the Sun-Sentinel on Wednesday. Bjugstad, who has missed the past five games, will not travel with the Panthe...
Canada's 2015 gold-medal world junior team already making impact on NHL
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 23:05
When Connor McDavid returned to Air Canada Centre for the first time since winning world junior gold with Canada, he didn't let the disappointment of being injured stop him from soaking in the memories and spreading some...
Lightning's Palat could play Thursday vs. Senators
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 22:05
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ondrej Palat could return to the lineup Thursday against the Ottawa Senators after missing 12 games with an ankle injury. Palat, who hasn't played since Nov. 7, has two goals and seven points ...
Islanders forward Clutterbuck day-to-day with injury
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 19:55
New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, coach Jack Capuano said Wednesday. Clutterbuck left after the second period of the Islanders' 4-3 shootout win against the Philadelphia ...
Oilers place defenseman Mark Fayne on waivers
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 19:20
The Edmonton Oilers placed defenseman Mark Fayne on waivers Wednesday for the purpose of assignment to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League, the Oilers announced. Fayne has two years left on a four-year, $14 million...
Oilers continue makeover by placing defenceman Mark Fayne on waivers
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 19:15
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Mark Fayne on waivers. The defenceman would be sent to the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors if he clears. Fayne is in the second season of a US$14.5-milli...
LeBrun: Why is bare-knuckle fighting still allowed by the NHL?
ESPN - 9 Dec 2015 18:28
LeBrun: Why is bare-knuckle fighting still allowed by the NHL?
Ramblings: All-Star Game shouldn't be for everyone
ESPN - 9 Dec 2015 18:15
Ramblings: All-Star Game shouldn't be for everyone
Waivers list for Dec. 9, 2015
ESPN - 9 Dec 2015 17:42
Waivers list for Dec. 9, 2015
Around the League notebook: Wednesday, Dec. 9
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 17:36
TUESDAY'S RESULTS Home Team in Caps NY Islanders 4, PHILADELPHIA 3 (SO) Los Angeles 3, COLUMBUS 2 (OT) WASHINGTON 3, Detroit 2 (SO) TORONTO 3, New Jersey 2 (SO) Ottawa 4, FLORIDA 2 ST. LOUIS 4, Arizona 1 CHICAGO 4, Nashv...
OHL suspends junior national team goalie Blackwood for eight games
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 17:24
The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Barrie Colts goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood -- one of Canada's junior national team netminders -- for eight games following a "stick incident" that happened during a game last Frid...
Morning 3-on-3: Are the Stars the Western favorites?
ESPN - 9 Dec 2015 13:08
Morning 3-on-3: Are the Stars the Western favorites?
NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 08:35
PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Okposo scored the only goal of the shootout, Frans Nielsen scored twice in regulation and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Tuesday night. Jaroslav Halak had 43 saves through ove...
Kane extends point streak to 23 games with empty netter, Blackhawks beat Predators 4-1
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:45
CHICAGO - For the second straight game, Patrick Kane waited until the very end to keep his point streak alive. Kane reached 23 games with an empty-net goal with 1:36 left, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Pr...
WHL Roundup: Oil Kings earn fifth straight victory, 2-1 over Raiders
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:44
EDMONTON - Colton Kehler scored the go-ahead goal on a power play midway through the third period and the Edmonton Oil Kings won their fifth straight, 2-1 over the Prince Albert Raiders in Western Hockey League action on...
Patrick Kane extends point streak to 23 games
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:30
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane extended his point streak to 23 games on an empty-net goal with 1:36 remaining against the Nashville Predators at United Center on Tuesday. "[I had] a couple chances to ...
Martinez has assist on tying goal, score winner late in OT as Kings beat Blue Jackets 3-2
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:25
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Kings felt they should have been ahead after the first and second periods. All that matters is they were at the end. Alec Martinez had an assist on the tying goal and then scored the winner at 4:33 o...
Sharp scores late on power play, Stars beat Hurricanes 6-5
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:15
DALLAS - Patrick Sharp scored on the power play with 19 seconds remaining, and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-5 on Tuesday night. Sharp took a pass from John Klingberg above the right faceoff circle and ...
Maple Leafs 3, Devils 2 | Shootout: Devils Lose to the Maple Leafs in a Shootout
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2015 07:15
Devils goalie Corey Schneider stopped 36 shots, but Toronto won in the fifth round of the tiebreaker.
Backlund's two points leads Flames to seventh straight win at home
NHL.com - 9 Dec 2015 07:05
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund, Sean Monahan and Michael Frolik also scored for the Flames (11-14-2), who a...