Category: NHL Northeast Divison

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.

Canadiens Julien happy to coach his 1,000 games where his career started

Claude Julien joined the Montreal Canadiens just in time to reach a major milestone by coaching his 1,000th career NHL game. The 14-year veteran was set to hit the milestone when the Canadiens hosted to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, only three games after he was brought back for a second stint in Montreal last week after spending 10 years behind the Boston Bruins bench.

Maple Leafs adding four to Legends Row

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced four additions to their monuments display outside Air Canada Centre on Saturday evening with Wendel Clark, Red Kelly, Frank Mahovlich and Charlie Conacher completing a set of 14 franchise greats from the first 100 years of the organization. “But what we’ve said is we’d be thrilled to death to have to get some architects down there to Legends Row to figure out a way to extend the bench,” said Shanahan during the first intermission of a tilt between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators.

Mitch Marner will not play for Maple Leafs this weekend

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without star rookie Mitch Marner for both of their games this weekend, coach Mike Babcock announced on Saturday. Marner was listed as ” day-to-day ” with an apparent shoulder injury on Friday after he had to exit Wednesday’s game against Columbus after crashing into the boards.

Senators hope Stone anchors playoff run

The Ottawa Senators forward seems to thrive later in the season when games become more important and teams start focusing on making their run to the playoffs. Stone scored the winning goal in Thursday night’s 3-2 victory over Dallas and has three goals and two assists since the all-star break.

The Fall Guy

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Sabres rally in 3rd, Kane scores in OT to beat Sharks 5-4

Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Moulson celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Jake McCabe and San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y.

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.

Kid Kesler steals the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Ryker Kesler, son of Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Kesler high five players after scoring past Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in the shootout during the Skills Competition at the Staples Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> Ryker Kesler skated directly at Carey Price in the NHL Shootout, the final event of the six-event Skills Competition on Saturday at Staples Center.

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.

Preview: Leafs, Sabres Renew Rivalry

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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.

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk , Tyler Bozak and Nikita Zaitsev during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship.

Bettman still down on Olympics; NHLPA’s Fehr ‘more optimistic now than I ever have been’

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017.