Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season

Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Santini’s development a positive in Devils’ season Mahopac rookie has become a mainstay for Devils, who bring an eight-game losing streak into Thursday’s game at Colorado Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2m2tuNK Devils defenseman Steven Santini is one of five rookies on the roster as they face the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at BB&T Center in their season opener. In some, that could be interpreted as a birthday nod to youth.

Jack Eichel Keep Streaking, While The Buffalo Sabres Keep Fading Away

The Buffalo Sabres are sliding backwards in the standings and the playoff race, but there’s at least one reason to look forward to 2017-18! If there are any Buffalo Sabres fans out there who were holding out hope that the team might start reeling off a few wins in a last-gasp effort to make the playoffs, Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia should have been enough to crush those dreams. Buffalo’s 6-3 loss to the Flyers keeps the team locked in at 66 points, which is now 7 points behind the New York Islanders, who are holding onto the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

NHL Capsules

Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves on his 35th birthday and the New York Rangers got third-period goals from Pavel Buchnevich and Oscar Lindberg to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night. New York , which has beaten Boston five straight times, outscored the Bruins 12-5 while sweeping the three-game season series.

Bruins fire coach Claude Julien

The Bruins felt they needed to a change at the top, even if it meant doing it on a day when the city was celebrating a championship. Boston fired Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien on Tuesday, just hours before a downtown parade in honour of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory.

Bruins fire coach Julien in 10th season

In this April 14, 2016 file photo, Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien speaks at a news conference at TD Garden after the Bruins failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, the Bruins fired Julien,/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.

Preview: Leafs, Sabres Renew Rivalry

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NHL scores: Beagle scores twice as Washington routs Chicago 6-0

Jay Beagle scored twice to lead a balanced blowout for the Washington Capitals as they won their eighth consecutive game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Friday night in a matchup of the NHL’s hottest teams. Nicklas Backstrom, Brett Connolly, Tom Wilson and T.J. Oshie also scored for Washington, which snapped Chicago’s winning streak at four.

New Year’s Resolutions for the Lightning

As we say goodbye to 2016 and transition into the new year, I think it’d be appropriate to make a list of New Year’s Resolutions for the Lightning . Though the season isn’t past the halfway point yet, there are still adjustments that can be made and changes in the way the team handles different opponents.

New Year’s Resolutions for the Lightning

As we say goodbye to 2016 and transition into the new year, I think it’d be appropriate to make a list of New Year’s Resolutions for the Lightning . Though the season isn’t past the halfway point yet, there are still adjustments that can be made and changes in the way the team handles different opponents.