NHL News & Highlights (page 45 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Minnesota Wild Host Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL Season Opener
The Minnesota Wild open their season against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wild, with 39 wins last year, are -236 favorites. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.
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St. Louis Blues Set Sights on Defeating San Jose Sharks in Thursday Matchup
The St. Louis Blues (43-33-6) face the San Jose Sharks (19-54-9) Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT. Blues are -170 favorites; Sharks +142. Over/under set at 6.
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Clash in Buffalo: Kings Face Off Against Sabres in Out-of-Conference Matchup
Buffalo Sabres face Los Angeles Kings in a matchup. Sabres were 39-37-6 last season; Kings 44-27-11. Kings are slight favorites (-114) over Sabres (-106).
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Utah Hockey Club Secures Thrilling Home Debut Victory Against Blackhawks in Historic Inaugural Match
In a historic debut, Utah Hockey won 5-2 against the Blackhawks. Dylan Guenther scored the first goal, and Connor Ingram made 24 saves to secure the victory.
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Utah Hockey Club Clinches First Season Victory Despite Late Surge by Chicago Blackhawks
Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks 5-2 in their opener. Dylan Guenther scored twice. Hayton and Crouse also scored. Teravainen and Foligno netted for Chicago.
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Carter Verhaeghe Secures Lucrative Eight-Year, $56 Million Contract Extension with Florida Panthers
Carter Verhaeghe signs an 8-year, $56M contract extension with the Florida Panthers, keeping him on the team through the 2032-33 season.
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Panthers Begin Stanley Cup Defense with 6-4 Opening Night Win Against Bruins
Panthers defeat Bruins 6-4 in opener, celebrating Stanley Cup banner. Bennett nets two, Reinhart and Rodrigues tally a goal and assist. Match tied since 2022 with 74 goals.
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Florida Panthers Kick Off Title Defense: Banner Raised with Eyes on Back-to-Back Stanley Cups
The Florida Panthers raised their Stanley Cup banner before the opener against the Bruins. Captain Barkov led the team, starting a new season after celebrating their first title.
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Pete DeBoer Returns to Dallas Stars, Ready for Season Opener as Robertson Recovers
Stars coach Pete DeBoer is back from his appendectomy and feels ready for the opener. Jason Robertson, who had foot surgery in July, is also set for the season start.
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Seattle Kraken Reveal Captaincy During NHL's Historic Season with Every Team Having a Captain
Kraken captain Jordan Eberle's season debut ended in a 3-2 loss to the Blues, marking every NHL team with a captain for the first time since 2011.
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Jordan Kyrou's Two-Goal Performance Powers St. Louis Blues' Comeback in Season Opener Against Seattle Kraken
Jordan Kyrou scored twice in two minutes, leading the Blues to a 3-2 comeback win over the Kraken. Binnington made 30 saves. Grubauer stopped 22 shots for Seattle.
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Igor Shesterkin Rejects Rangers' Historic Contract Extension, Poised to Become Unrestricted Free Agent
Igor Shesterkin turned down a record contract from the Rangers. They start their season Wednesday against the Penguins.
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Detroit's Hockey Night Postponed as Tigers' Playoff Run Captivates Motown
Detroit's NHL opener delayed due to traffic from MLB playoff at Comerica Park.
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Lightning Evacuate Florida Before Hurricane; Season Opener Against Hurricanes Goes Unaffected
Tampa Bay Lightning leave Florida for Carolina to prep for season opener, avoiding Hurricane Milton.
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Jakub Vrana Rejoins Washington Capitals for 2023-24 Season, Adding Veteran Expertise and Stanley Cup Legacy
The Washington Capitals signed veteran Jakub Vrana, 28, to a one-year, $775,000 deal. Vrana, who won a Stanley Cup with them in 2018, returns after four seasons.
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New York Rangers Face Off Against Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL Season Opener
The Penguins host the Rangers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Last season, Pittsburgh was 13-8-5 in the division, New York 26-10-0. Rangers -140, Penguins +118.
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NHL Season Kickoff: Canadiens Welcome Maple Leafs to Montreal
The Canadiens host the Maple Leafs in their opener. Toronto, favored to win, ended last season 46-26-10, while Montreal was 30-36-16. Both aim for a strong start.
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Oilers Welcome Jets in Season Opener: Preview, Odds, Team Stats, and Injury Updates
The Oilers host the Jets in Edmonton's season opener. Favored Oilers set the over/under at 6.5. Last season, Oilers went 49-27-6; Jets, 52-24-6.
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Vancouver Canucks Face Off Against Calgary Flames in Season Opener
The Canucks (-202) host the Flames (+167) in their Wednesday season opener. Vancouver was 50-23-9 last year, scoring 22.6% of goals on power plays; Calgary was 38-39-5, with 3.1 goals/game.
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NHL Season Kickoff Clash: Vegas Golden Knights Face Off Against Colorado Avalanche in Paradise
The Avalanche and Golden Knights clash in Paradise, NV for the season opener. Vegas, favored at -110, went 45-29-8; Colorado ended at 50-25-7. Over/under is set at 6.5.
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Connor Bedard: Rising Superstar Poised to Lead Chicago Blackhawks into the New Season
Connor Bedard starts his second NHL year with the Chicago Blackhawks, armed with experience and summer training. Despite preseason hits, he aims to elevate his game and boost the team.
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Matt Rempe's Rapid Ascent: From Fighting Star to Enforcer and More
Ranger Matt Rempe, after honing his skating and fighting skills this offseason, is set for a breakout year, eager to show he's more than just a physical fan favorite.
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Florida Panthers Commemorate Historic Stanley Cup Win with Ring Ceremony
The Panthers celebrated their Stanley Cup win with a private ring ceremony. Rings featured diamonds and the rat mascot. Owners urged players to aim for another title.
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Minnesota Wild Signs Jesper Wallstedt to Two-Year, $4.4 Million Contract Extension Ahead of Season Opener Against Columbus Blue Jackets
The Minnesota Wild extended Jesper Wallstedt for two years, $4.4M. The 21-year-old debuted last season, going 2-1-0 with an .897 save percentage. The extension starts 2025-26.
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Anaheim Ducks Claim Goalie James Reimer Off Waivers to Bolster Depth
The Anaheim Ducks claimed goalie James Reimer off waivers. He'll back up Lukas Dostal while John Gibson recovers from an emergency appendectomy.
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Maple Leafs Update Roster: Sign Pacioretty and Lorentz, Extend Webber
The Maple Leafs signed Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz to one-year deals, and extended Cade Webber for two years. Pacioretty joined after a tryout. Webber's extension starts in 2025-26.
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Seattle Kraken Face Off Against St. Louis Blues in NHL Season Opener
The Seattle Kraken face the St. Louis Blues in their opener. Last season, Seattle was 34-35-13 and St. Louis 43-33-6. Kraken favored by 137 points; O/U is 5.5 goals.
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Bruins and Panthers Face Off in Season Opener: Florida Aims for Home Ice Edge
The Florida Panthers face the Boston Bruins in their opener. Panthers aim to improve on last season's 52-24-6 record, while Bruins come off a 47-20-15 season. Panthers are -156 favorites.
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Florida Panthers Beat Boston Bruins 6-4 in Season Opener
The Florida Panthers built a strong early lead and defeated the Boston Bruins 6-4 at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Vancouver Canucks Trade for Erik Brannstrom from Colorado Avalanche
Canucks trade Tucker Poolman and a 2025 4th-round pick to the Avalanche for Erik Brannstrom. Vancouver retains 20% of Poolman's $3M AAV salary.