Category: NHL Central Division

Ducks @ Blues PREVIEW: Hockey Notes

The Ducks conclude their weird 2-game Central Division roadtrip with the second of a back-to-back against the St. Louis Blues. The Ducks are running high after stealing a win from the Chicago Blackhawks on the road last night in which they were out-shot 43-26.

Jacketsa Bobrovsky makes 20 saves in second straight shutout

Sergei Bobrovsky is having one of those years goaltenders dream about, and it is making the Columbus Blue Jackets a team to fear when the playoffs start next month. Bobrovsky made 20 saves in posting his second straight shutout and franchise-record 34th win of the season, and the Blue Jackets beat reeling New Jersey 3-0 on Sunday, sending the Devils to their seventh straight loss.

P.K. Subban expects ‘fun atmosphere’ in Montreal return

The Nashville Predators star received a medal from the governor general of Canada for his charity work and then met the media Wednesday at a packed news conference at the Bell Centre. “It’s a privilege to play in the NHL and it’s a privilege to be a player who is traded out of Montreal and still have this type of support,” Subban said.

Vancouver Canucks Face Red Wings After Trading F Alex Burrows

Dec 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard makes the save on Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Canucks will face Detroit at home, and for the first time in 12 years Alex Burrows will not be with them.

NHL Capsules

Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg each scored twice to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots to tie his career high with his 32nd win.

The Red Wings Can’t Shut Down Every Injured Veteran

The Detroit Red Wings have faced a lot of unfamiliar questions this season regarding what to do with injured personnel when staring in the face of a losing season. It naturally causes a lot of looking toward the future; to trading away anyone who may not fit in the long-term picture of the organization, to accruing assets such as draft picks or cap room or prospects, to developing the young players already on the team so they are ready in a few years to make the big push for a cup.

Trocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1

Vincent Trocheck scored with just under 5 seconds remaining to lift the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. Jonathan Marchessault also scored and James Reimer stopped 26 shots to help the Panthers complete a 5-0 road trip – their first perfect trip of at least that many games in franchise history.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Richard Panik A Better Version Of Andrew Shaw

While Richard Panik was not exactly brought in to replace Andrew Shaw , there’s no doubt the former is a better fit today for the Chicago Blackhawks While playing for our beloved Chicago Blackhawks, Andrew Shaw was a quintessential fan favorite, and for good reason. Shaw played with an unparalleled amount of gritty determination that likened him at times more to a Tasmanian devil than a hockey player.

St. Louis Blues: TV Ratings Third Best in NHL

… and put up a streak of 10 straight wins, which was snapped in December . The Blues and their regional affiliate, Fox Sports Midwest, have to be ecstatic about this report. It’s clear proof that hockey is continuing to rise in the St. Louis area and …

NHL Capsules

Kenny Agostino scored his first goal in almost three years, Carter Hutton had 26 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Monday night. Paul Stastny also scored for St. Louis, which won for the second time in three games after coach Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock on Feb. 1, following a 1-5-0 stretch.

Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Big Break Coming

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The Chicago Blackhawks are one game away from the All-Star Game break which if you watched the third period of the Tampa Bay Lightning game! The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have the best third period the other night, and tonight they face a team that they have totally struggled against this season in the Winnipeg Jets. The Blackhawks now trail the Minnesota Wild by 2 points in the standings and 3 games in hand which always seems to be the case this time of year.

Blackhawks beat Bruins 1-0 on Marian Hossa’s late goal

Marian Hossa scored with 1:26 left to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday night. It was a rematch of the 2013 Stanley Cup finals, when Chicago scored twice in the final 76 seconds of the third period in Game 6 to overcome a one-goal deficit and claim the NHL title.

Cleveland Monsters shut out Rockford IceHogs, 2-0

Brad Theissen earned his first victory of the season as the Cleveland Monsters blanked the Rockford IceHogs, 2-0, in an American Hockey League game Friday at Quicken Loans Arena. Theissen, added to the roster when Joonas Korpisalo was called up to the Columbus Blue Jackets, finished with 32 saves to improve to 1-3-0.

Predators activate defenceman Subban off injured reserve

The Nashville Predators have activated defenceman P.K. Subban off injured reserve, and he is expected to play Friday night in Edmonton. Subban, 27, has missed 16 games with an upper-body injury and was placed on injured reserve Jan. 1. He has seven goals and 10 assists in the 29 games he’s played with Nashville.

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban off injured list

The Nashville Predators have activated defenseman P.K. Subban off the injured list and he is expected to play Friday night in Edmonton. Subban has missed 16 games with an upper-body injury and was placed on the injured list Jan. 1. The former Norris Trophy winner has not played since Dec. 15. He said he and his coaches and trainers agreed Friday morning he was ready to return.

Thursday’s Games

Ryan Ellis had his first career two-goal game as the Nashville Predators held off a late rally to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. TORONTO – Michael Grabner observed a different-looking Toronto Maple Leafs squad than the last-place group he left behind last season, one with plenty more speed and skill.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues

It probably won’t feel like “business as usual” for David Backes on Tuesday night, as he suits up to face the Blues in St. Louis for the first time in his career as a member of the Boston Bruins. You’ll be able to soak in that emotional atmosphere on NBCSN tonight, and as a bonus, both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for positioning in their respective conferences and divisions.

Penguins mark safe after Columbus falls to Washington

John Tortorella broke from his usual routine after the Columbus Blue Jackets’ streak-breaking clunker Thursday night at Verizon Center. Tortorella walked into the visiting locker room and told his players he was proud of them, even after the Jackets lost, 5-0, to the Washington Capitals, ending a 16-game winning streak.