Hockey News
2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game day plans
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 23:00
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced game day plans for the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® New Year's Day outdoor contest between the Boston Bruins® and Montreal Canadiens® at Gillette St...
Hey, ref, that's a hook: Players adjust game to stay out of penalty box as power plays dwindle
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 09:35
DENVER - Matt Duchene preferred to bite his tongue on the topic of penalties and fewer whistles these days. His stitched-up lip spoke loudly, though, courtesy of a recent cross-check that didn't result in a call or a pow...
U.S. finalizes roster for World Junior Championship
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 09:30
Forward Clayton Keller and defenseman Ryan Collins were the final two players released from the United States National Junior Team that will compete in the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland. The fi...
N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Use Quick Attack to Defeat Red Wings
The New York Times - 23 Dec 2015 06:53
The Devils had goals on three straight shots midway through the first period, ending Jimmy Howard's night, and Detroit never caught up.
Marner's goal caps scoring in wild game as Canada salvages 7-6 win over Sweden
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 21:54
IMATRA, Finland - Mitch Marner scored with less than four minutes to go to cap the scoring in a wild third period, and Canada edged Sweden 7-6 Wednesday in its last exhibition match before the world junior hockey champio...
Blackhawks defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk taking on bigger role in 2nd NHL season
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 21:15
CHICAGO - Trevor van Riemsdyk was a big surprise last season. He made the Chicago Blackhawks out of training camp, got hurt and then returned in time to help his team win the Stanley Cup. For coach Joel Quenneville, what...
Watch: Chicago Blackhawks Yule Log
ESPN - 23 Dec 2015 19:41
Watch: Chicago Blackhawks Yule Log
Coyotes sign leading QMJHL scorer Garland
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 19:06
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed right wing Conor Garland to a three-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were n...
World junior championship veterans say Canada needs to have fun to succeed
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 18:44
TORONTO - Veterans of the world junior hockey championship say the keys to success are found off the ice: have fun, soak in the experience and try to avoid distractions online. "The biggest thing is have fun, enjoy it," ...
'Road to Winter Classic' sees Original Six rivalry ignite
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 17:30
The rivalry between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens will get personal when the second episode of "EPIX Presents Road to the NHL Winter Classic" is presented on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET/PT and 9 p.m. CT, via EPIX, E...
Morning 3-on-3: Are the Stars ready for a run?
ESPN - 23 Dec 2015 16:02
Morning 3-on-3: Are the Stars ready for a run?
Around the League notebook for Tuesday, Dec. 22
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 16:00
TUESDAY RESULTS Home Team in Caps St. Louis 2, BOSTON 0 NY RANGERS 3, Anaheim 2 (OT) New Jersey 4, DETROIT 3 Vancouver 2, TAMPA BAY 1 FLORIDA 2, Ottawa 1 (SO) MINNESOTA 2, Montreal 1 DALLAS 4, Chicago 0 CALGARY 4, Winnip...
Joe Pavelski scores 2 quick power-play goals in 3rd period to help Sharks beat Kings 5-3
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 08:35
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Joe Pavelski scored the tying and go-ahead goals 92 seconds apart in the third period, defenceman Brent Burns had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 on T...
Aleksander Barkov nets winner in shootout as Panthers beat Senators 2-1 for 5th straight
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 07:45
SUNRISE, Fla. - Aleksander Barkov is making a habit of producing in shootouts. Barkov scored the clinching goal in the tiebreaker Tuesday night to lift the streaking Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Sena...
Sharp has goal, assist against former team as NHL-leading Stars dominate Blackhawks 4-0
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 07:25
DALLAS - Patrick Sharp doesn't see it getting any easier to play Chicago, even when he scores against his former team in a dominant victory that shows Dallas might be the team to beat in the Western Conference. The veter...
Pominville, Coyle score for Wild in 2-1 win over Canadiens, the 5th straight loss for Habs
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 07:25
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Darcy Kuemper began last season as Minnesota's primary goalie, until Devan Dubnyk's arrival denied him the opportunity to establish some consistency and play out of his slumps. A relief role has not dim...
Johnny Gaudreau records second hat trick of the season as Flames topple Jets 4-1
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 07:05
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau's second hat trick of the season helped the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, tying a franchise record with their 10th straight victory at home. Nursing a 2-1 lead, ...
Rangers 3, Ducks 2 | Overtime: Rangers Lose Late Lead but Pull Out a Much-Needed Win
The New York Times - 23 Dec 2015 06:59
Facing an old teammate, the Ducks' Carl Hagelin, the Rangers won their final home game of 2015 with a power-play goal from Mats Zuccarello in overtime, stopping a recent slide.
NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 06:25
BOSTON - Jake Allen stopped 32 shots for his fifth shutout, Vladimir Tarasenko and Robby Fabbri scored third-period goals and the St. Louis Blues cooled off the Boston Bruins with a 2-0 victory Tuesday night. It was only...
Sharp has goal, assist against former team as West-leading Stars dominate Blackhawks 4-0
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 06:15
DALLAS - Patrick Sharp had a goal and an assist in his first regular-season game against his former team, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-0 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Sharp scored 11 seconds...
Barkov nets winner in shootout as Panthers beat Senators 2-1 for 5th straight win
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 05:55
SUNRISE, Fla. - Aleksander Barkov scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the streaking Florida Panthers over the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Tuesday night. Brandon Pirri also scored a shootout goal for Florida. Roberto...
Pominville, Coyle score for Wild in 2-1 win over Canadiens, the 5th straight loss for Habs
NHL.com - 23 Dec 2015 05:55
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jason Pominville and Charlie Coyle scored for Minnesota, and the Wild beat teetering Montreal 2-1 Tuesday night to stick the Canadiens with their fifth straight loss. Daniel Carr spoiled the shutout bid...