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Jack Eichel injury update: Buffalo Sabres captain held out with upper-body injury

Eichel, 23, leads the Sabres with 50 points this season.

Jace Mallory

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz 'wasn’t a big fan' of Nashville Predators' Peter Laviolette late-game tactics

Nashville defeated the Islanders 8-3 on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Flames asst GM Chris Snow announces ALS diagnosis

Snow's wife Kelsie penned an open letter to share her husband's story.

Jace Mallory

Life without Taylor Hall: New Jersey Devils expect players to 'find their voice' with new opportunities

Hall's departure in a trade to the Arizona Coyotes earlier this week opened up a hole in the Devils' roster. The first chance to fill it comes against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

Sporting News' NHL All-Decade team for the 2010s

The 2010s was quite a decade for the hockey and NHL universes. Zeroing in on the the starting lineup was not an easy task but Sporting News NHL staffers put their heads together and, after some deliberation, came to a consensus on who dominated the game for the past 10 years.

Jackie Spiegel

World Juniors 2020: Calgary Flames, USA Hockey netminder Dustin Wolf making a name for himself

USA Hockey starts its gold-medal campaign on Boxing Day in a 1 p.m. ET tilt with rival Canada.

Ryan Pike

Svechnikov scores second lacrosse goal of the season

The 19-year-old second-year player pulled off another amazing goal in Western Canada.

Rudi Schuller

World Juniors 2020: Canada, Rimouski forward Alexis Lafreniere putting up impressive numbers in pre-draft year

Projected to be the top pick in the 2020 draft, Lafreniere is expected to shine on the international stage for Canada.

Steve Kournianos

Cancer-stricken forward Oskar Lindblom honored by Philadelphia Flyers, fans

The 23-year-old was at the Wells Fargo Center for the first time since being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Rudi Schuller

The NHL teams that could face salary-cap hell in 2020-21

Many teams could feel a crunch when trying to put together their rosters next season.

Lyle Richardson

Philadelphia Flyers' Oskar Lindblom diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, expected to miss rest of season

The 23-year-old is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Sammi Silber

Reddit rallying for Lindblom to be voted into NHL All-Star Game

It was revealed on Friday that the 23-year-old forward was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma.

Sammi Silber

Boston Bruins interested in signing Ilya Kovalchuk, report says

The Los Angeles Kings just terminated Kovalchuk's contract on Monday, making the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent.

Tommy McArdle

Sidney Crosby: Sporting News' NHL Athlete of the Decade

The Penguins' captain dominated the 2010s — labeled "The Next One" before he even played an NHL game, he's filled that role in many ways over the span of 10 years.

Sammi Silber

Tyson Barrie injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman will play Tuesday against Buffalo Sabres

Barrie, 28, went down with an ankle injury during Saturday's game against the Edmonton Oilers after blocking a shot.

Tommy McArdle

Niagara IceDogs goalie Tucker Tynan discharged from hospital following severe leg injury

The 17-year-old netminder had surgery on Thursday following a scary collision in which a skate cut his leg open.

Sammi Silber

Zach Werenski injury update: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman activated from injured reserve

Werenski, 22, was originally expected to miss four weeks with a shoulder injury, but he will return after just 17 days.

Tommy McArdle

Chicago Blackhawks' Marc Crawford suspended through new year, offers apology for past behavior

The Blackhawks assistant coach has been under investigation for physical abuse allegations first alleged by former NHLer Sean Avery.

Jace Mallory

Philadelphia Flyers' Joel Farabee suspended for interference against Jets forward Mathieu Perreault

Farabee was assessed a five-minute major penalty for the violation.

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils trade Taylor Hall to Arizona Coyotes for prospects, picks

Hall, 28, played in 211 games and netted 208 points with New Jersey after being traded in the infamous 1-for-1 deal with the Edmonton Oilers for Adam Larsson back in 2016.

Jace Mallory

Kovalchuk leaves LA Kings

The prolonged standoff between the player and club appears to be over.

Rudi Schuller

Taylor Hall trade grades: New Jersey Devils lose out in deal sending star to Arizona Coyotes

The New Jersey Devils shipped the 2018 Hart Trophy winner to the desert on Monday evening.

Steve Kournianos

Toronto Maple Leafs loan Rasmus Sandin to compete in 2020 World Juniors Championship for Team Sweden

The 19-year-old defenseman played in six games for the Maple Leafs in 2019-20.

Jace Mallory

Dallas Stars dominate Nashville Predators in final meeting ahead of Winter Classic

The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators will meet next in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at the Cotton Bowl.

Jace Mallory

Aleksander Barkov injury update: Florida Panthers captain 'should be fine' after leaving Saturday's game

Barkov, 24, went into the boards awkwardly with less than two minutes to play in Florida's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.

Tommy McArdle

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Tampa Bay Lightning forward leaves game following blocked shot

Kucherov, 26, left the game in the second period against the Washington Capitals after taking a puck to the foot.

Jace Mallory

Duclair scores hat trick vs. Tortorella-coached Columbus

The 24-year-old forward was publicly ripped by Tortorella last season for being "off the rails."

Rudi Schuller

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Speculation grows after New Jersey Devils scratch forward

New Jersey's opponent Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche, have been reported as the favorites to land Hall.

Tommy McArdle

Kovalchuk's contract with LA Kings to be terminated

It could be the end of the road for the 36-year-old in LA.

Tommy McArdle

Forbes names Pittsburgh Penguins fans best in NHL

Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks fans rounded out the top three best fanbases.

Tommy McArdle

NHL trade rumors: Buffalo Sabres' Zach Bogosian requests move, per report

Bogosian, 29, has been with the Sabres since midway through the 2014-15 season.

Tommy McArdle

Which NHL head coaches are now on the hot seat?

Five coaches have been fired this season but more could follow. Here are four coaches whose seats are warming up with every game.

Jace Mallory

Who are the 31 NHL teams' head coaches for the 2019-20 season?

Keeping track of all 31 current NHL head coaches is a tough task, but Sporting News is up to the challenge.

Rudi Schuller

Former NHL goalie Tim Thomas says concussions 'changed my life'

Thomas, 45, said his concussion symptoms were part of the reason he had strayed from the hockey community in retirement.

Tommy McArdle

Matthew Tkachuk injury update: Calgary Flames forward is a game-time decision against Toronto Maple Leafs

The 22-year-old forward leads the Flames in scoring this season.

Rudi Schuller

Ex-San Jose Sharks Mike Ricci, Evgeni Nabokov round out interim head coach Bob Boughner's staff

Two former Sharks return to try to help steer the team in the right direction.

Jackie Spiegel

San Jose Sharks fire head coach Pete DeBoer after disappointing start to season

DeBoer becomes the fifth NHL coach to be relieved of his duties this season.

Jackie Spiegel

Akim Aliu reveals Colorado Eagles staffer dressed in blackface, his jersey in 2011

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday published Aliu's account of a racist incident at a team Halloween party.

Jackie Spiegel

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenseman Guy Lapointe diagnosed with oral cancer

Lapointe, 71, played 777 games with the Canadiens from 1968-82.

Jace Mallory

Jesperi Kotkaniemi injury update: Montreal Canadiens forward placed on injured reserve following scary fall on ice

The 19-year-old center was checked by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the first period of Montreal's game on Dec. 5.

Jace Mallory

Edmonton Oilers surrender surprising center-ice goal vs. Carolina Hurricanes

The goal marked Dougie Hamilton's 11th tally of the season.

Sammi Silber

Dallas Stars players react to Jim Montgomery's firing: 'We're going to trust that they made the right decision'

Head coach Jim Montgomery was dismissed from the team "due to unprofessional conduct inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and the National Hockey League."

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils' P.K. Subban, Wayne Simmonds could join Taylor Hall on trade block

The Devils season hasn't gone according to plan, as they sit second-to-last in the Eastern Conference despite adding big-name players in the offseason.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Power Rankings: Coyotes stay hot, Avalanche on a roll

The Capitals stay atop the power rankings as the Coyotes and Avalanche are on the rise.

Sammi Silber

Dallas Stars' Jim Nill, Rick Bowness address head coach Jim Montgomery's dismissal: 'It's a huge shock'

The Dallas Stars fired head coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday morning for "unprofessional conduct inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and the National Hockey League."

Jace Mallory

Dallas Stars dismiss Jim Montgomery as head coach due to 'unprofessional conduct'

The Stars named Rick Bowness as interim head coach following Montgomery's firing.

Jace Mallory

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman outlines new policies, changes following recent abuse allegations

The league is implementing a mandatory annual training program on diversity and inclusion, setting up a hotline and more.

Sammi Silber

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine emerging as reliable playmaker

The 21-year-old winger saw his production take a dip last season, and is now producing at a point-per-game pace.

Sammi Silber

Arizona Coyotes' Carl Soderberg making most of opportunity in the desert: 'I've been lucky so far with great cities, great teams'

The 34-year-old has 18 points in 32 games with the Coyotes this season.

Sammi Silber

New Jersey Devils finding new identity under interim head coach Alain Nasreddine: 'Use our speed and play fast'

Alain Nasreddine took over as interim head coach following the release of John Hynes on Dec. 3.

Jace Mallory

Ottawa Senators' Scott Sabourin speaks to reporters for first time since scary injury

Sabourin, 27, has been out for over a month since he collided with Boston Bruins forward David Backes in a game on Nov. 2.

Tommy McArdle

Craig Anderson injury update: Ottawa Senators goalie placed on injured reserve

Craig Anderson left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury and will miss at least one week.

Tommy McArdle

Travis Konecny injury update: Philadelphia Flyers forward out indefinitely with concussion

The 22-year-old star left Philadelphia's game on Dec. 7 after a violent collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

Tommy McArdle

Chicago Blackhawks' Robin Lehner makes case for Save of the Year with stop vs. Coyotes

The 28-year-old goaltender made 44 saves on 47 shots in Chicago's 4-3 shootout loss to Arizona. One save stood out.

Sammi Silber

Alex Galchenyuk trade rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins forward on trading block, per reports

The 25-year-old was acquired in exchange for Phil Kessel as part as an offseason trade with the Arizona Coyotes.

Sammi Silber

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Colorado Avalanche favorites to acquire New Jersey Devils star, per report

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston said Saturday on 'Hockey Night in Canada' that the Avalanche could push to acquire Hall as early as the NHL's Christmas break.

Tommy McArdle

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins injury update: Edmonton Oilers center activated off injured reserve

The 26-year-old has 16 points in 25 games this season.

Sammi Silber

New Jersey Devils' P.K. Subban receives standing ovation in return to Nashville

The Devils blueliner played in Nashville for three seasons from 2016-19.

Sammi Silber

Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk fined for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton

The 20-year-old went for the crosscheck late in the third period.

Sammi Silber

Edmonton Oilers' Mikko Koskinen has established himself as a starting goaltender — and silenced his critics

The 31-year-old is 11-3-2 through 18 games this season.

Sammi Silber

Former Red Wing Darren McCarty says Mike Babcock cost Detroit the Stanley Cup in 2009

"And it's not just the Johan Franzens and the Chris Chelioses. It doesn't matter who you are. It's a personal thing."

Tommy McArdle

Doughty has period to forget in Kings' loss to Oilers

The 29-year-old blueliner inadvertently kicked in Edmonton's opening goal on Friday.

Rudi Schuller

Hurricanes make light of Mrazek's altercation with Thornton

Mrazek was punched in the face by Thornton in the Canes' 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks on Friday.

Sammi Silber

Hurricanes make light of Mrazek's altercation with Thornton

Mrazek was punched in the face by Thornton in the Canes' 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks on Friday.

Sammi Silber

Laviolette addresses allegations of sending players out to fight

The alleged incident with Leino dates back to 2011.

Sammi Silber

Ottawa Senators, Nikita Zaitsev's agent respond to child custody dispute after ex-wife shares video

The 28-year-old defenseman had been granted leave from the Senators Nov. 22-24 and returned to Russia due to "personal reasons."

Sammi Silber

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Arizona Coyotes emerge as possible trade destination

Hall, 28, has been the focal point of NHL trade rumors since reports surfaced that Devils GM Ray Shero was taking calls.

Jace Mallory

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel clarifies Marc Crawford 'allegation'

Sopel's appearance on the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast was cited along with claims by other former players that Crawford abused them.

Jace Mallory

Chicago Blackhawks to investigate assistant coach Marc Crawford after allegation of physical abuse

Former Kings forward Sean Avery alleged Marc Crawford kicked him on the bench during their time in Los Angeles.

Jace Mallory

Andreas Johnsson injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs forward placed on LTIR

The 25-year-old forward left Wednesday's game with a leg injury, but head coach Sheldon Keefe did not consider it too serious.

Tommy McArdle

Oilers GM Ken Holland says he was unaware of Mike Babcock mistreating players while coaching Detroit

"Am I aware that there was some unhappiness? Yeah. But there's always going to be some unhappiness. I don't care what your style is. But some stuff, I'm not aware of."

Tommy McArdle

Mitch Marner injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs forward to return Wednesday

The 22-year-old star will play against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

Secondary NHL FAs due for significant raises in 2020

Sporting News takes a look at several secondary FAs who could cash in next summer, either with their current clubs or with others via free agency.

Lyle Richardson

Bizarre Carolina Hurricanes goal overturned thanks to broken netting

The faulty netting broke with 2:09 left in the second period on a backhand shot from Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin.

Jace Mallory

Montreal Canadiens honor Saku Koivu, former team captains for team's 110th anniversary

Koivu and a number of other Habs alumni were on hand at the Bell Centre to celebrate 110 years of Montreal Canadiens hockey.

Tommy McArdle

Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows thanks Henrik, Daniel Sedin in Ring of Honour speech

The longtime Canucks winger was inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honour before the team's game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero puts onus on underperforming players after John Hynes' firing

"I don't think there's any one player that is performing even at the level — let alone above — that we expect."

Jackie Spiegel

Who is Alain Nasreddine? New Jersey Devils name John Hynes' interim replacement

Nasreddine bounced between the NHL and AHL for a number of years in his playing days and broke into the professional coaching ranks alongside his Devils predecessor John Hynes all the way back in 2010.

Tommy McArdle

Akim Aliu pleased after meeting with Gary Bettman and Bill Daly: 'Big change is coming'

Akim Aliu's allegation that Bill Peters used a racial slur toward him led to an investigation that resulted in the now-former Calgary Flames head coach's resignation.

Jace Mallory

Patric Hornqvist injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins forward could be sidelined about a month, reports say

Hornqvist has six goals and 11 points in 20 games for the Penguins this season.

Sammi Silber

New Jersey Devils relieve John Hynes of head coaching duties, name Alain Nasreddine as interim

The New Jersey Devils announced the head coaching change on Tuesday after a 9-13-4 start.

Jace Mallory

Mitch Marner return imminent after Toronto Maple Leafs waive Nick Shore

Dropping Nick Shore is seen as a precursor to Mitch Marner's return to the Maple Leafs' lineup after he missed nearly a month with a high ankle sprain.

Rudi Schuller

Ottawa Senators' strong finish to November shows team headed in right direction

The Sens posted an 8-8-0 record over the month of November.

Murray Pam

Former Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen calls Mike Babcock 'the worst person I've ever met'

Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios alleged that Babcock verbally abused Franzen during his time in Detroit.

Sammi Silber

NHL Power Rankings: Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals surging to start December, Montreal Canadiens struggling

The Capitals and Bruins currently lead the league with 43 points, while the Sharks have won eight of their last 10 games.

Sammi Silber

Chris Chelios says Mike Babcock was 'verbally assaulting' Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen

Chelios, who played 26 years in the NHL, said Franzen once had a nervous breakdown during and after a playoff game because Babcock's actions.

Tommy McArdle

2020 NHL Entry Draft Top 125: Alexis Lafrenière, Quinton Byfield continue to lead the pack

Alexis Lafrenière and Quinton Byfield are expected to hear their name called 1-2. Here's a look at the Top 125 for June.

Steve Kournianos

Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini raves about team while live-tweeting game vs. Edmonton Oilers

Francesco Aquilini commented on J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes and other players during the Pacific Division contest.

Sammi Silber

Mike Smith injury update: Edmonton Oilers goaltender listed as day to day

Edmonton recalled Stuart Skinner from Bakersfield of the AHL under emergency conditions Sunday to fill in for Smith.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors: Top RFAs Jesse Puljujarvi, Julius Honka remain unsigned after signing deadline

It's been reported that neither player wants to sign with the team that currently retain their rights — but could one find themselves with a new team by Sunday evening?

Tommy McArdle

Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu becomes first in franchise history to play 1,000 games, reach 700 points

Koivu, 36, has been a part of the Wild organization since they drafted him in 2001.

Tommy McArdle

Former NHLer Sean Avery says former head coach Marc Crawford kicked him while playing for the Kings

Avery played for the Los Angeles Kings for three seasons during his 10-year career.

Sammi Silber

David Backes injury update: Boston Bruins forward will return Sunday vs. Canadiens

The 35-year-old spent much of November off the ice following a scary collision with Ottawa's Scott Sabourin on Nov. 2.

Sammi Silber

Devils listening to Taylor Hall offers

Hall has 21 points through 24 games for New Jersey this season.

Rudi Schuller

Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche trample Chicago Blackhawks in star's return

Rantanen made his return from a lower-body injury with a multi-point effort Saturday against the Blackhawks.

Jace Mallory

Four possible destinations for Taylor Hall

Reports surfaced that the Devils are listening to teams regarding a possible trade for the 28-year-old forward.

Sammi Silber

Rantanen set to return Saturday against Blackhawks

The 23-year-old winger suffered a lower-body injury on Oct. 21.

Rudi Schuller

Victor Mete leaves game after collision

Mete, 21, left during the second period of Saturday's matinee against the Flyers.

Jace Mallory

Ron Francis says he told Carolina Hurricanes ownership about Bill Peters' alleged physical abuse

Former Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos previously stated he was not aware of incidents in which Peters allegedly kicked and punched players during a game.

Tommy McArdle

Jack Hughes injury update: Devils forward to return to lineup vs. Chicago

The 18-year-old has four goals and 11 points in 24 games this season.

Sammi Silber

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand apologizes for calling out concussion spotter: 'My emotions got the best of me'

The 31-year-old was elbowed in the head during the second period of the Bruins' 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Friday.

Sammi Silber

Marchand criticizes concussion spotters: They're 'busy eating pizza and cheeseburgers'

Marchand, 31, was briefly pulled from the game in the third period — more than 20 minutes after the hit that concussion spotters took interest in had occurred.

Tommy McArdle

How Calgary Flames players reacted to Bill Peters' resignation

Peters resigned from the team Friday amid an investigation into allegations of past racial abuse.

Tommy McArdle

Three takeaways from Keefe's first loss as Leafs head coach

The Buffalo Sabres earned their first victory over Toronto in six tries with a 6-4 win on Friday.

Rudi Schuller

Who is Geoff Ward? Calgary Flames name Bill Peters' interim replacement

In the wake of Bill Peters' resignation following the accusations of racist comments and physical abuse, Ward was named the interim head coach of the Calgary Flames on Friday.

Jace Mallory

Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters resigns amid allegations; team moving forward

General manager Brad Treliving announced the resignation on Friday at a press conference, naming Geoff Ward as interim head coach.

Ryan Pike

Bill Peters resigns as Calgary Flames head coach: Everything we now know

The Calgary Flames head coach is accused of using racial slurs to address a former player in repeated incidents during the 2009-10 season.

Tommy McArdle

Akim Aliu calls Bill Peters' apology 'misleading, insincere and concerning'

The Calgary Flames announced Bill Peters offered a letter of resignation which was accepted on Friday.

Tommy McArdle

Bill Peters has resigned as head coach of Calgary Flames

Peters issued an apology after reports of him using a racial slur toward a former player surfaced.

Rudi Schuller

Steven Stamkos injury update: Tampa Bay Lightning star set to return Friday against Washington

The 29-year-old captain remained on the bench for the second and third periods of Tampa Bay's victory over Chicago but did not play.

Rudi Schuller

NHL players react to racial slur allegation against Calgary Flames' Bill Peters: 'Worst coach ever by far'

Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters has been accused of making racist comments toward a former player. Here are some of the most notable reactions to the allegation.

Jace Mallory

Peters issues statement, apology for racial slur

The Flames head coach has been under fire since Akim Aliu accused Peters on Monday of making racist comments to him during the 2009-10 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Former Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis reportedly did not tell owner Peter Karmanos about physical abuse allegations

Current Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters is accused of physically hitting two players during his tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jackie Spiegel

Boston Bruins' extensions for Charlie Coyle, Chris Wagner show faith in forward depth

Boston general manager Don Sweeney locked up two of the city's local kids for the near future.

Tommy McArdle

Rod Brind'Amour confirms Michal Jordan's account of physical abuse by Bill Peters

The Hurricanes head coach served as Peters' assistant coach and said Jordan's allegations "for sure happened."

Tommy McArdle

Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery

The 32-year-old forward went down with injury after taking a low hit from Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov on Nov. 8.

Sammi Silber

Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion

The 19-year-old blueliner was elbowed in the face by Erik Cernak.

Jackie Spiegel

Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin

The 19-year-old Sabres defenseman suffered a concussion on the play.

Sammi Silber

Alec Martinez injury update: Los Angeles Kings defenseman undergoes wrist surgery

The Kings announced Martinez, 32, sustained a laceration to his right wrist during the third period of Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Tommy McArdle

LTIR hampering Sabres in trade market

Multiple teams using the LTIR salary-cap mechanism means that the potential trade market for Jason Botterill's club could be limited.

Lyle Richardson

Calgary Flames GM denies rumors of Bill Peters firing, ‘thorough' investigation into slur ongoing

Peters is accused of making racist comments toward a player he coached in the AHL during the 2009-10 season.

Tommy McArdle

Akim Aliu describes alleged incident with Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters

“He walked in before a morning pregame skate and said, ‘Hey Akim, I’m sick of you playing that n— s—,’” Akim Aliu told TSN, referring to an interaction with Flames coach Bill Peters during the 2009-10 season.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL, Calgary Flames investigating claim Bill Peters made racist comments to former player

Flames GM Brad Treliving said the team is investigating the matter.

Sammi Silber

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson hits fan with puck — but makes up for it

It was certainly a night to remember for two Canucks fans.

Sammi Silber

Ottawa Senators' Anthony Duclair has gone from 'off the rails' to Mr. Dependable

In 23 games this season "The Duke" has notched 10 goals and 15 points for the Senators.

Murray Pam

Kris Letang injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins activate defenseman from LTIR

The 32-year-old blueliner was injured during the Nov. 4 loss to Boston.

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner on Mike Babcock's teammate list

In January 2017, Mike Babcock, then-head coach of the Maple Leafs, asked then-rookie Mitch Marner to list his teammates from hardest to least-hardest working.

Jace Mallory

T.J. Brodie injury update: Calgary Flames defenseman could make return to lineup against Penguins

Brodie skated with the Mark Giordano on the top pair at morning skate ahead of their game against Pittsburgh.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Alexander Kerfoot suspended two games for violent cross-check

Alexander Kerfoot delivered a cross-check to the back of Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson late in the second period on Saturday.

Jace Mallory

Three things to know from the Edmonton Oilers' 4-3 shootout win over the Arizona Coyotes

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl added to their ever-growing point totals Sunday, but the Oilers also got help from some of their secondary scorers.

Sammi Silber

Viktor Arvidsson injury update: Nashville Predators forward out 4-6 weeks

The 26-year-old forward was hurt after being checked by Robert Bortuzzo in Nashville's 4-2 win over St. Louis on Sunday.

Sammi Silber

Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Kerfoot to have hearing for hit on Erik Johnson

A boarding minor for Alex Kerfoot on Saturday could turn into a suspension.

Sammi Silber

Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Kerfoot to have hearing for hit on Erik Johnson

A boarding minor for Alex Kerfoot on Saturday could turn into a suspension.

Sammi Silber

Calgary Flames' T.J. Brodie gives injury update: 'It's good to be back ... I'm feeling good'

The defenseman is expected to practice Sunday for the first time since collapsing on the ice Nov. 14.

Sammi Silber

St. Louis Blues' Robert Bortuzzo suspended four games for cross-checking Viktor Arvidsson

Bortuzzo cross-checked Arvidsson twice while in the crease.

Sammi Silber

Three takeaways from Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over Colorado Avalanche

Tyson Barrie got a goal and assist in a 5-3 victory over his former team on Saturday.

Sammi Silber

Leafs' Barrie scores in return to Colorado

The suddenly red-hot defenseman notched a power-play goal in his first game at the Pepsi Center since leaving the Avs in July.

Rudi Schuller

Hughes reaching new heights in rookie campaign

The 20-year-old blueliner has two goals and 18 points in 23 games so far this season.

Sammi Silber

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Fraser backs Mike Commodore's aggression toward Mike Babcock

Mike Commodore let loose on his views of the former Maple leafs coach following his termination on Wednesday.

Jace Mallory

Alexander Edler injury update: Vancouver Canucks defenseman ruled out with upper-body injury

Alexander Edler, 33, left Saturday's game against the Capitals after a collision.

Jace Mallory

Flames GM: 'The manager has been horses—'

The Flames are mired in a six-game losing skid, and their general manager did not mince words when asked where the responsibility lies.

Rudi Schuller

How much do Toronto Maple Leafs owe Mike Babcock?

Babcock's eight-year deal with Toronto was set to last through the 2022-23 season.

Rudi Schuller

Three takeaways from Leafs' 3-1 win over Arizona

The Sheldon Keefe era began with an emphatic victory in the desert on Thursday night.

Rudi Schuller

Flames set embarassing franchise record in sixth consecutive loss

Bill Peters' squad has not held a lead in over 350 straight minutes of gameplay.

Tommy McArdle

Alexander Kerfoot injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs center returns vs. Coyotes

Kerfoot, 25, underwent surgery to repair facial dental fractures that stemmed from an injury on Nov. 5.

Tommy McArdle

What exactly is the Dubas-Keefe connection?

The relationship between the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM and its new head coach goes back to the beginning of the decade.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto Maple Leafs make high-stakes bet swapping Mike Babcock for Sheldon Keefe

Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan are placing an aggressive bet that this team will turn it around under a new coach with zero prior NHL experience.

Dave McCarthy

Toronto Maple Leafs sign new head coach Sheldon Keefe to three-year deal, per report

Keefe will remain the Maple Leafs' head coach through the 2021-22 season.

Tommy McArdle

Who is Sheldon Keefe? Leafs name Mike Babcock's replacement

Sheldon Keefe was promoted to Leafs head coach from AHL Toronto Marlies.

Jace Mallory

What's next for Babcock? Former Leafs coach could have several options

The 56-year-old finds himself unemployed for the first time in 17 years.

Rudi Schuller

Power rankings: Good, bad and ugly from Canada's NHL teams so far

The seven Canadian franchises in the NHL split into three categories at the quarter mark of the season.

Jace Mallory

Kucherov leaves game after Schenn hit

Kucherov, 26, was hit hard by St. Louis forward Brayden Schenn late in the second period of Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues.

Tommy McArdle

Gonna tell your kids these were the best sports memes from social media's latest craze

Predictably, official team and athlete accounts were quick to embrace Twitter's latest meme fixation.

Eli Boettger

Mike Babcock issues statement following firing by Toronto Maple Leafs

Babcock spoke after his ouster with TSN and The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

Jackie Spiegel

Washington Capitals' Garnet Hathaway speaks on suspension for spitting incident: 'No one regrets it or is more disappointed than I am'

The 27-year-old was suspended three games for spitting on Anaheim Ducks defenseman Erik Gudbranson.

Sammi Silber

Toronto Maple Leafs fire Mike Babcock: How Twitter reacted

Reporters scrambled to identify where the organization stands, analysts predicted where Babcock's future lies and a few former players offered some hot takes.

Tommy McArdle

Shanahan on Babcock firing: 'The attention to detail' was missing

Brendan Shanahan helped bring Mike Babcock in back in 2015 and he was there for the end of the head coach's tenure on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

Namestnikov leaves game with lower-body injury

The 26-year-old hit the boards hard after a collision with Montreal's Cale Fleury.

Tommy McArdle

NHLPA files grievance challenging Jets' suspension of Byfuglien

Byfuglien, 34, has not yet played this season since failing to report for training camp in September.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs relieve Mike Babcock of coaching duties

The Maple Leafs fired Babcock after posting just two regular season wins in their last 16 games.

Sammi Silber

Washington Capitals' Garnet Hathaway suspended three games for spitting incident: 'I reacted a little emotionally ... there's no place for that'

Things got heated between the Caps and Ducks on Monday.

Sammi Silber

Ottawa Senators' Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Ryan, 32, has one goal in 16 games in the 2019-20 season.

Jace Mallory

NHL teams facing the scariest salary-cap recapture situations

Roberto Luongo's unique situation when it comes to team's still paying his salary, raises questions about cap space for the rest of the league.

Lyle Richardson

Vegas Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury makes mind-blowing glove save, earns 450 career wins

One of the best saves of the season helped Vegas to a 4-2 win — and allowed Fleury to reach an important milestone.

Tommy McArdle

Carey Price scores winning goal for Columbus

It won't technically go down as a Price goal, but the netminder put the puck in his own net to give the Blue Jackets the go-ahead marker in a 5-2 loss Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL general managers talk offside review, recent Matt Calvert injury at league meetings

The league's 31 general managers agreed to further discuss changes to offside review after goals in their next meeting, scheduled for March 2019.

Tommy McArdle

Blues welcome back Maroon, present him with Stanley Cup ring

The St. Louis native signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning over the summer.

Sammi Silber

Born in the UK: Red Wings' Brendan Perlini on his English upbringing, a fresh start in Detroit, and the Inbetweeners

The Guildford, England native was recently traded to the Detroit Red Wings after requesting a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Sammi Silber

NHL 2019-20: Leon Draisaitl, David Pastrnak and 10 things we've learned so far this season

The NHL season is a quarter of the way through. Here's a by-the-numbers look at what we've seen so far.

Jace Mallory

Jonathan Drouin injury update: Montreal Canadiens forward out eight weeks following wrist surgery

Both Drouin and Paul Byron, who had knee surgery, are out.

Tommy McArdle

Four takeaways from Washington Capitals' 5-2 victory over Anaheim Ducks

Alex Ovechkin scored his 15th goal of the season en route to Washington's third win in four games.

Sammi Silber

Matt Calvert injury update: Colorado Avalanche forward out indefinitely

The 29-year-old forward was hit in the head with a puck during Colorado's 5-4 overtime win on Nov. 16.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils' Cory Schneider on waivers: The three most likely scenarios for veteran netminder

Will Schneider play his way back to New Jersey, or might another team claim him off waivers?

Tommy McArdle

How to watch the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Guy Carbonneau, Sergei Zubov and Hayley Wickenheiser make up part of 2019's inductees to the Hall in Toronto.

Sammi Silber

Hockey Hall of Fame: Caroline Ouellette, Jennifer Botterill headline five women who should be inducted next

This year's HHOF class includes Hayley Wickenheiser, the seventh woman to enter the hallowed halls.

Mike Murphy

Hockey Hall of Fame 2020: Jarome Iginla should get the call in first year of eligibility

The 2020 class will be announced in June and the long-time Flames captain should be on the list.

Ryan Pike

Three reasons the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames

The Golden Knights scored four times in the final frame and Marc-Andre Fleury in the win.

Sammi Silber

Chicago Blackhawks' Kirby Dach quietly having strong start to rookie campaign

The 18-year-old has nine points through 14 games this season and is riding a four-game point streak.

Sammi Silber

HHOF: Jim Rutherford changed the face of hockey — literally

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Rudi Schuller

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Carbonneau finally gets call 19 years after hanging up skates

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Sean Farrell

HHOF: Sergei Zubov 'was always a special player'

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Jace Mallory

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Trailblazer Hayley Wickenheiser built a career that revolutionized the game

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Sammi Silber

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: How Jim Hughson became one of the cornerstone voices of hockey

The longtime broadcaster has been the lead play-by-play announcer on Hockey Night in Canada since 2008.

Sammi Silber

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Frank Brown can't fully put Elmer Ferguson honor into words

The long-time New York Daily News scribe enters the Hockey Hall of Fame as the 61st winner of the award given for excellence in hockey journalism.

Jackie Spiegel

HHOF: Jerry York surprised to get the call

York, 74, is the winningest coach in college hockey history after nearly five decades coaching NCAA teams.

Tommy McArdle

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Vaclav Nedomansky's induction goes beyond NHL

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18.

Sean Farrell

St. Louis Blues' Oskar Sundqvist fined for charging Anaheim Ducks' John Gibson

Sundqvist hit Gibson in the head during a play behind the net in the Blues' 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Tommy McArdle

NHL players critical of Avalanche-Canucks officials for handling of Matt Calvert injury

The Avalanche forward was hit in the head with a wrist shot during the third period of Colorado's 5-4 win on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Five things we learned from Canadiens' OT loss to Devils

Cale Fleury scored his first NHL goal while Keith Kinkaid stopped 39 of 43 shots.

Sammi Silber

Eichel scores four goals, reminds world how good he is

Eichel scored all four Sabres goals on Saturday, leading Buffalo to a much-needed 4-2 win on the road.

Rudi Schuller

Kuemper drops Tkachuk, almost fights Rittich in wild brawl

We may have a new NHL rivalry on our hands.

Sammi Silber

Draisaitl & McDavid just cannot stop scoring

The two players are producing at over three points per game and have already combined for 83 points through 22 games.

Sammi Silber

Toronto sportswriter criticizes Jerry York for missing Hall of Fame game, gets ripped on Twitter

Jerry York did not attend Friday's ceremonies because he was coaching his Boston College Eagles in a game against the Vermont Catamounts.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman returns: What it means from an analytics standpoint

The forward returned to the team's lineup Wednesday night vs. the New York Islanders.

Jackie Spiegel

Auston Matthews' disorderly conduct case: What to know, latest news

The Maple Leafs forward's charges stem from an incident that took place outside his Scottsdale, Ariz. apartment building in May.

Tommy McArdle

Five things to know from Edmonton Oilers' 6-2 win over Colorado Avalanche

McDavid scored his second hat trick in a week and Draisaitl also added five points in the team's win on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid scores second hat trick of week because he's Connor McDavid

The 22-year-old also recorded six points in the first two periods against Colorado on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Jacob Trouba injury update: New York Rangers defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning

The 25-year-old blueliner has seven points in 16 games this season.

Sammi Silber

Flames' T.J. Brodie collapses during practice

The 29-year-old was taken off the ice in a stretcher and was responsive following the incident, according to reports from inside Scotiabank Saddledome.

Rudi Schuller

Pageau coming into his own as Sens try for turnaround

The 27-year-old has 15 points in 18 games to start his 2019-20 campaign.

Sammi Silber

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