NHL News & Highlights (page 36 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Islanders Edge Out Devils in Overtime Excitement, Horvat Clinches Win
Bo Horvat scored in OT as the Islanders beat the Devils 4-3, securing their first win at Prudential Center since 2021. Sorokin made 32 saves; Allen had 26 stops.
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Golden Knights Overcome Senators as Hertl and Kolesar Score, Prolong Home Winning Streak
Golden Knights beat Senators 6-4. Key goals: Hertl, Kolesar. Barbashev (2) led Vegas, Gaudette (2) for Ottawa. Vegas home record 5-0-0, overall 5-2-1.
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Alexis Lafreniere Signs Extension with Rangers: $7.45M AAV for Emerging Forward
The NY Rangers signed Alexis Lafreniere to a 7-year, $7.45M AAV deal. The 2020 top NHL draft pick excelled in 2022-23, scoring 28 goals and 57 points.
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NHL Clash: Montreal Canadiens Host St. Louis Blues in Home Game Showdown
Canadiens (2-4-1) host the Blues (5-3). Montreal lost three straight. St. Louis won two in a row. Buchnevich: 3G, 3A. Suzuki: 2G, 5A.
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NHL Interconference Matchup: New York Rangers Welcome Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks (3-2-1) face the New York Rangers (5-1-1) Saturday. Adam Fox leads the Rangers with 8 assists; Pavel Mintyukov has 2 goals for the Ducks. Both teams are 1-1-1 at home/away.
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Red Wings Aim for Fourth Consecutive Victory in Atlantic Division Showdown with Sabres
The Red Wings (4-3) aim to continue their streak vs. the Sabres (3-4-1) tonight. Tuch leads the Sabres with 9 pts; Larkin has 5 pts for the Wings.
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NHL Showdown: Washington Capitals Face Off Against Tampa Bay Lightning in Division Matchup
The Washington Capitals (5-1) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3) on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT. Kucherov leads Tampa with 12 points; Wilson has six for Washington.
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Seattle Kraken Welcome Carolina Hurricanes for Metropolitan Division Showdown
Seattle Kraken host Carolina Hurricanes as Pacific meets Metropolitan. Kraken aim to rebound from an OT loss, while Hurricanes look to extend their road win streak.
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New Jersey Devils Welcome New York Islanders for Season's First Matchup
The Devils (5-4-1) face the Islanders (2-2-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. EDT. NJ has lost 3 straight; NY is 2-2-2 overall and 0-2-2 in the Metropolitan Division.
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Minnesota Wild Aim for Seventh Straight Victory Against Philadelphia Flyers in Season Opener
The undefeated Wild (5-0-2), led by Kirill Kaprizov, visit the struggling Flyers (1-5-1) Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT. Flyers seek their first home win.
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Jets Pursue Eighth Consecutive Victory Against Flames in Divisional Showdown
Undefeated Jets (7-0) visit Flames (5-1-1) in a division clash. Calgary's 3-1 at home; Winnipeg's 3-0 on the road. Scheifele leads Jets with 10 points, Andersson has 9 for Flames.
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Bruins Look to Break Losing Streak in Atlantic Division Showdown with Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins (3-4-1) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4) Saturday night. Bruins, led by Cole Koepke (3G, 3A), hope to end a 3-loss skid. Leafs' Mitchell Marner (1G, 6A) shines.
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San Jose Sharks Suffer Eighth Straight Loss to Los Angeles Kings, Matching NHL Record Set by 1960-61 Bruins
The Sharks lost 3-2 to the Kings, marking them as the first team since 1960-61 to win none of their first eight games in consecutive seasons. They're 0-6-2 this season.
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Nikolaj Ehlers' Overtime Heroics Maintain Winnipeg Jets' Perfect Record (7-0) in Exciting Clash Against Seattle Kraken
Nikolaj Ehlers' overtime goal secures the Jets' 7th straight win, beating the Kraken. Nino Niederreiter scores twice, Matty Beniers nets two with an assist.
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Matt Rempe's Demotion to Hartford Wolf Pack Raises Concerns Over Rangers' Roster Depth
The Rangers have sent fan favorite Matt Rempe to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. Despite his popularity, he has struggled for playing time, appearing in just two games.
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Sale of Majority Stake in Tampa Bay Lightning Approved, Vinik to Maintain Control for Three Years
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik sold a majority stake to Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz but retains control for three years. NHL approved the sale on Oct 1.
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Colorado Avalanche Overwhelm Utah Hockey Club with Annunen's Saves and Multiple Goal Scorers
Justus Annunen made 25 saves as the Avalanche topped Utah 5-1 for their 4th win. Colton, Makar, Mittelstadt, Ivan, and Kiviranta scored; Vejmelka stopped 21 for Utah.
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Kochetkov Impresses as Hurricanes Deliver Flames' First Regulation Defeat
Carolina's Pyotr Kochetkov made 30 saves and an assist in a 4-2 win over Calgary. Martin Necas tallied a goal and assist, while Roslovic, Jarvis, and Bean also scored.
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Sergei Bobrovsky Secures 400th Career Win as Panthers Triumph 3-1 Against Rangers
Sergei Bobrovsky earns his 400th win as the Panthers beat the Rangers 3-1. Goals by Lundell and Verhaeghe; Lafreniere scores for NY. Bobrovsky makes 24 crucial saves.
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Matt Boldy's Power-Play Goal Secures Minnesota Wild's Perfect Regulation Record in 4-2 Win Against Tampa Bay Lightning
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. Matt Boldy broke a tie, Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, and Marc-Andre Fleury had 23 saves as the Wild stay unbeaten.
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St. Louis Blues Triumph Over Toronto Maple Leafs in Craig Berube's Comeback, Dylan Holloway Excels with Two Goals
Blues triumph 5-1 in Berube's return: Binnington with 40 saves, Holloway scores twice, Broberg, Texier, and Neighbours net goals. Ekman-Larsson scores for Toronto.
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Dallas Stars Triumph 5-2 Over Boston Bruins with Strong Offense and Impressive Penalty Kill
Casey DeSmith made 25 saves as the Stars beat the Bruins 5-2. Seguin and Duchene each got a goal and two assists. Hintz sealed it with an empty-netter.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Goalie Tristan Jarry to Improve Skills During Early-Season Slump
The Penguins send Tristan Jarry home to improve after a rough start: 1-1-0 record, 5.47 GAA, and .836 save percentage.
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Vegas Golden Knights Strengthen Defense by Extending Shea Theodore's Contract Long-Term
The Vegas Golden Knights ink Shea Theodore to a 7-year, $51.9M extension, bolstering their defense. The deal has a $7.425M AAV and lasts until the 2031-32 season.
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Devils Secure Top Defensemen Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce for Season Opener Against Detroit Red Wings
Devils' Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce return from injury against Detroit. Hughes, Calder finalist, posted 9G, 38A in 82 games. Pesce, FA signing, had 39G, 159A with Carolina.
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Update on Anthony Duclair's Injury: Islanders Forward Out for 4-6 Weeks
Islanders' Anthony Duclair, 29, is out 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury. He has 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games this season.
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Edmonton Oilers Host Pittsburgh Penguins for Friday Night Showdown
Edmonton (2-4-1) hosts Pittsburgh (3-4-1) Friday at 9 p.m. EDT. McDavid: 3G, 5A in 10 games; Crosby: 1G, 6A. Oilers are 1-3-1 at home, Penguins 2-2-1 away.
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Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Central Division Showdown Intensifies in Chicago
The Predators (1-5) meet the Blackhawks (2-4-1) Friday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Chicago is 0-1-1 in the division, and Nashville is 1-5 overall and 0-1-0 in the division.
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Senators and Golden Knights Face Off in Crucial Division Matchup
The Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1) host the Ottawa Senators (4-2) Friday at 6 p.m. EDT. Vegas is 4-0 at home; Ottawa, 1-1 on the road, leads in power-play goals with nine.
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Capitals Defeat Flyers: McMichael Scores Twice, Ovechkin Nets Empty-Netter for 855th NHL Goal
Capitals topped Flyers 6-3, winning their 5th straight. McMichael scored twice; Ovechkin netted his 855th goal. Flyers' struggles persist with their 6th loss.