Category: NHL Hockey

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.

NHL to Portland? Arizona Coyotes reportedly entertaining relocation to Pacific Northwest

Arizona Coyotes center Ryan White, left, celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings with left wing Lawson Crouse and left wing Jordan Martinook, middle, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona. According to the Glendale Star , representatives of the Arizona Coyotes have resumed exploring Portland and Seattle as a possible new home for the struggling NHL franchise.

Martin Havlat Retires

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Flames edge Penguins 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby can’t get a shot past Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump – not to mention a couple of posts – against Calgary’s Chad Johnson.

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 …

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.

Marcus Sorensen to make NHL debut as Sharks face Sabres

Marcus Sorensen will make his NHL debut Tuesday night as the Sharks face the Buffalo Sabres to start a four-game road trip against Eastern Conference teams. Sorensen, officially called up Monday from the Barracuda, will be on the fourth line with Micheal Haley at center and Melker Karlsson on the other wing.

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.

Philadelphia Flyers’ Prospect Lindblom Taking The SHL By Storm

Philadelphia Flyers prospect, Oskar Lindblom , a 20-year-old left winger is third in scoring in Sweden’s top league, collecting 16 goals and 37 points, in 41 games played. The 6’2, 196 pound winger wasn’t rated in the Flyers top 10 prospects to start the season by the Hockey News, showing just how deep the Flyers’ prospect pool really is.

Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5

Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kHas1N New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd, far right, celebrates his game-tying goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, third from right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5.

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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.

Rangers survive wild third for win

New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: MSG112 less New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York.

Kreider, Fast lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Flames

Calgary veteran Kris Versteeg got ejected after losing his jersey during a fight, and waved to jeering fans at Madison Square Garden as he skated off Sunday in the Flames’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored 3:12 apart in the middle of the third period to help the Rangers win for the fifth time in seven games overall and improve to 5-0-1 in their last six against Calgary.

Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout

Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.

Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout

Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9qNcf Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal , from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. SAN JOSE, Calif.

Marleau scores 500th goal, surging Sharks down Canucks 4-1

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. less Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, … more San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.