Early this season, when the Blue Jackets needed an early burst of confidence to get off and running toward this surprising season, it was the power play that puffed out chests and padded stat lines. Lately, the Blue Jackets have found other ways to sustain winning, but they got a visit from the old friend Friday night, and it was well-timed.
Category: NHL Northeast Divison
Toronto Maple Leafs: Detailed Post-Game vs Flyers
Things got intense, as they are wont to do when the Leafs have a third period lead, but they held out. Nazem Kadri added an empty-net goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs have now won two games in a row.
Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand Hits 70-Point Mark
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Ouellette says CWHL final a boost for women’s hockey, except lack of French TV
Caroline Ouellette took a dig at Quebec’s francophone media Wednesday while celebrating the Montreal Canadiennes victory in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League final. The veteran forward wondered why the final on Sunday in Ottawa, which drew a record audience for the CWHL on English television, was not broadcast by any French-language network.
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 acquire two-time Stanley Cup winner King from Los Angeles
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Dwight King from the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2018 NHL draft. King provides the Canadiens a dependable checking-line forward who helped the Kings win Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.
As soon as the check clears, Golden Knights ready to deal
… years. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league doesn’t know exactly how the mumps returned but noted that other sports have seen isolated incidents, too. Daly said the NHL is promoting “education, reinforcement of precautions and booster …
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.
Carey Price Ties for 3rd-Most Victories in Habs History
Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey Price tied Ken Dryden for the third-most victories in franchise history with the team’s 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday, per Sportsnet Stats . it doesn’t take anything away from his accomplishment.
Think we’re playing against Toronto, not too sure
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Buffalo Sabres’ Loss To Chicago Proves The Team Is Not Quite Ready For Primetime
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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.
Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Leafs In On Duchene Or Landeskog
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Ryan O’Reilly Scores 24 Seconds Into Sabres – Senators Game
The Buffalo Sabres needed to get off on the right foot tonight in Ottawa. No. 90 made sure dream became reality.
Robin Lehner ripped his teammates following loss to Canucks
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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.
Ottawa Senators happy with returns from Dion Phaneuf trade
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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.
Boston Bruins fire coach Claude Julien
In this Jan. 22, 2017 file photo, Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien motions to an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh.
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.
Ottawa Senators: St. Louis Blues Preview
The Ottawa Senators take to the ice for first time since their humbling in Buffalo. It was not a pleasant road-trip facing divisional rivals and only returning with two points.
Bergeron missing from Bruins practice, listed as day to day
The Boston Bruins are hopeful they won’t be missing one of their top scorers when they open a crucial four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Center Patrice Bergeron didn’t practice Friday because of a lower-body injury suffered Wednesday in a 5-3 loss at Washington.
Brad Marchand’s Dirty Hits Are Piling Up and the NHL Is OK With That
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Chris Terry added to AHL All-Star game
The AHL added some last minute additions to the All-Star Classic, including St. John’s IceCaps forward Chris Terry. Terry leads the team in points with 12 goals and 20 assists in 26 games.
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.
Conor Sheary named NHL’s first star of the week
If anybody is absolutely feeling it lately, it’s Conor Sheary. Following a three-point game against the Boston Bruins, he’s now on a four-game point streak; in those four games, he has six goals.
Galchenyuk reinjures knee, wona t play Tuesday night against Calgary Flames.
Centre Alex Galchenyuk has reinjured his knee and will miss the Montreal Canadiens’ game Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Galchenyuk, who centres Montreal’s first line, was in his fifth game back after missing 18 games with a knee injury.
Saint-Denis Street soapbox car derby puts icons on wheels
Orange cones were among the many icons of Montreal and Quebec culture to figure among the soapbox car designs. The traffic cone-inspired soapbox cars were featured in a race organized as part of Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations.
Boston Bruins: Claude Julien’s Job Is In Jeopardy
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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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Curtis McElhinney is a king among journeyman goalies
… and his win – just the 46th of his career – made him a king, of sorts, among journeyman goaltenders. Via the Elias Sports Bureau , his wins for six different teams is the most among all active goaltenders, tied with fellow journeyman Chad Johnson. I …
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.
This week’s Big Question: What makes Connor McDavid so good?
Auston Matthews , C, Toronto Maple Leafs : “I think just his change of speed, he can go 0 to 100 pretty quick. That’s a pretty big key.
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.
Auston Matthews rescues Leafs with hat trick after blown 4-1 lead in Centennial Classic
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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.