NHL News & Highlights (page 32 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Florida Panthers Triumph in Finland: Barkov and Reinhart Shine in 6-4 Victory Over Dallas Stars
Barkov and Reinhart led the Panthers to a 6-4 win over the Stars in Tampere. Barkov had a goal and 3 assists; Reinhart scored twice. Rodrigues, Samoskevich, and Lundell also scored.
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Islanders' Key Player Barzal Leaves Team Due to Upper-Body Injury, Affecting the League’s Lowest-Scoring Offense
Islanders' Mathew Barzal, 27, left the road trip with an upper-body injury. He has 2 goals and 5 points in 10 games. His absence is a blow to the NHL's worst offense.
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Canucks and Sharks Battle in Pacific Division Matchup: Smith's Two Goals Lead San Jose to Win
Canucks (4-2-3) visit Sharks (3-7-2) Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT. San Jose beat Chicago 3-2 recently; Vancouver topped LA 6-3. This is their first meeting of the season.
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Blackhawks Face Off Against Kings for Divisional Supremacy in Saturday Clash
The 3-7-1 Blackhawks face the 6-3-2 Kings Saturday at 4 p.m. EDT. The Kings aim to extend a 3-game home streak; the Blackhawks seek to improve a 2-4-1 road record.
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Maple Leafs Aim for Another Win in Saturday Showdown Against Blues
The Toronto Maple Leafs (6-4-1) battle the St. Louis Blues (5-6) on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT. Leafs won 4-1 last game; Blues fell 5-4 in OT.
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Canadiens and Penguins Gear Up for Another Matchup at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
The Canadiens (4-6-1) face the Penguins (4-7-1) Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Last time, the Penguins triumphed 6-3.
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Bruins Face Flyers in Key Divisional Battle
The Boston Bruins, losing their last three away games, face the Philadelphia Flyers, who stand 2-3 at home. The Flyers topped the Bruins 2-0 in a prior match.
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Avalanche Aim for Fourth Straight Road Victory Against Predators
The Avalanche (5-6) visit the Predators (3-6-1) in Nashville at 8 p.m. EDT Saturday. It's their first clash this season. Nashville has a -12 differential, Colorado is 3-3 in tight games.
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Will Smith's Brace Drives San Jose Sharks to Third Straight Win Against Chicago Blackhawks
Will Smith's two goals, including the winner in the second period, helped the Sharks end their 9-game skid, beating the Blackhawks 3-2. Sharks win three straight.
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Leon Draisaitl Leads Oilers to Victory Over Predators, Enhancing Scoring Depth During McDavid's Absence
Leon Draisaitl scored twice to lead the Oilers past the Predators 5-1, ending a two-game skid. He has 27 goals in 28 games vs. Nashville. Zach Hyman also scored.
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Ovechkin's Goal Leads Capitals to 6-3 Win, Boosting Strong Start and Approaching Gretzky's Record
Alex Ovechkin tallied his 858th goal and assisted twice, leading the Capitals to a 6-3 win over the Canadiens. He is now 37 goals shy of Gretzky's NHL record.
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Sidney Crosby's Overtime Goal Snaps Penguins' Six-Game Losing Streak with 2-1 Victory Over Ducks
Sidney Crosby's OT goal lifted the Penguins over the Ducks 2-1, ending a 6-game skid. It was Crosby's 93rd GWG. Nedeljkovic made 22 saves; Dostal stopped 44 shots.
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Flyers Clinch Back-to-Back Victory with Brink's Last-Minute Goal Against Blues
Bobby Brink's late goal gave the Flyers a 2-1 win over the Blues. Garnet Hathaway and Nathan Walker also scored, while Sam Ersson made 20 saves for Philadelphia.
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Nylander's Two Goals Propel Toronto Maple Leafs to 4-1 Victory Over Seattle Kraken, Extending Knies' Streak
William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 24 saves, and Toronto beat Seattle 4-1. Matthews, Knies also scored for the Leafs (6-4-1); Tolvanen scored for the Kraken (5-5-1).
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Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Boston Bruins 8-2, Extend Winning Streak to Five Games
Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov led the Hurricanes, scoring two each in an 8-2 win over the Bruins. The Canes extended their streak to five with a 52-second, three-goal burst.
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Colorado Avalanche Rookie Matt Stienburg Suspended for Risky Hit on Erik Cernak
Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg is suspended 2 games for boarding Erik Cernak in a 5-2 loss to the Lightning. Cernak didn’t return; Stienburg misses games vs. Predators, Kraken.
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Sharks Rookie Macklin Celebrini to Make Historic Return from Injury as NHL's Youngest Player with Two-Point Debut
Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, the NHL's No. 1 pick, is back Thursday after almost 3 weeks on injured reserve. He shined with a goal and assist before his injury.
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Carolina Hurricanes' Goalie Frederik Andersen Out Week-to-Week with Lower-Body Injury; Pyotr Kochetkov to Take Over in Net
Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is out with a lower-body injury, making Pyotr Kochetkov the main netminder week-to-week.
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Avalanche's Matt Stienburg Faces NHL Safety Hearing for Charging Penalty
Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a safety hearing after charging Tampa Bay's Erik Cernak, who left and didn't return. Stienburg has 22 penalty mins in 8 games.
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Finnish Hockey Fever: Panthers and Stars Highlight NHL Excitement in Tampere
Florida coach Paul Maurice sees Finland's hockey passion in the NHL series, Panthers vs. Stars in Tampere. Seven Finnish players play on home soil, showcasing their culture.
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Jets and Blue Jackets Face Off in Pivotal NHL Matchup
The 9-1 Winnipeg Jets face the 5-3-1 Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio. Winnipeg is 5-0 on the road, and Columbus is 4-2-0 at home. This is their first clash this season.
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Calgary Flames Look to End Losing Streak Versus Focused New Jersey Devils
The Calgary Flames, on a four-game losing streak, host the 4-2-0 New Jersey Devils in a Friday night NHL matchup.
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Islanders Look to Break Losing Streak against Sabres in Buffalo
The NY Islanders (3-5-2) face the Buffalo Sabres (4-5-1) Friday. Buffalo is 3-1 at home, while the Islanders are 2-2-1 on the road in their division clash.
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Lightning Look to Lengthen Winning Streak in Friday Night Clash with Wild
The Lightning (7-3) aim for a fourth straight win against the Wild (6-1-2) Friday. The Wild lead the series 1-0 after a 4-2 victory in their last matchup.
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Senators and Rangers Clash in Intense NHL Showdown
The Ottawa Senators (5-4) face the New York Rangers (6-2-1) at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Rangers are 2-1-1 at home; Senators are 1-3-0 away. No injuries reported.
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Anze Kopitar's 800th Assist Propels Los Angeles Kings to 6-3 Win Against Vegas Golden Knights
Anze Kopitar hit 800 career assists as the LA Kings beat the Golden Knights 6-3. Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and assist. Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves.
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Devils Shut Out Canucks 6-0, Hischier's Goal Streak Reaches Four
Nico Hischier scored and assisted twice, leading NJ Devils to a 6-0 win over the Canucks. Hischier leads the league with 10 goals. Canucks' power play failed, going 0-4.
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Anze Kopitar Reaches 800th Assist Milestone in Kings' 6-3 Win Against Golden Knights
Anze Kopitar notched his 800th assist as the Kings beat the Golden Knights 6-3. Kopitar had a goal and 2 assists, with Kempe and Fiala adding a goal and an assist each.
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Utah Hockey Club Dominates with 5-1 Victory, Prolonging Calgary Flames' Losing Streak
Utah Hockey ends a 4-game skid, beating Calgary 5-1. Mikhail Sergachev shone with a goal, 2 assists, and Connor Ingram made 30 saves. Flames couldn’t stop Utah's offense.
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Lightning Dominate Avalanche 5-2, Powered by Kucherov's Early Surge
Kucherov's goal and assists from Guentzel and Geekie powered the Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Vasilevskiy's 33 saves kept Tampa's streak alive. Colton and Wood got hurt.