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Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 NHL season has been a little difficult to get a read on. Some teams that were expected to be very good aren’t very good. Some teams that were expected to be mediocre

Tristan Jarry Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Penguins announced goaltender Tristan Jarry is going on NHL waivers. The goaltender is in the second year of a five-year contract with the Penguins, earning $5.375 million per season. Jarry has the 11th-highest cap hit among active goalies this season, according to PuckPedia. If no teams put in

Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Jan 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With most NHL teams having played 41 games this season,

There are some exciting developments down on the farm for the Pittsburgh Penguins. With more talent in the system than they’ve had in recent memory, the Penguins have several prospects of interest to keep an eye on. Today, we will take a look at how some of the organization’s top defensive prospects are faring this

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There are division rivals a team can’t wait to face. Others, not so much. Take the Washington Capitals for instance, who’ve already seen enough of their Metropolitan Division rivals in New Jersey.

The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are set to play in the 2026 Winter Classic, and Roberto Luongo used that as an opportunity to challenge Henrik Lundqvist. Luongo is eager to face off against Lundqvist in the alumni outdoor game before the Winter Classic. “Alumni game? Head to head vs @HLundqvist like the good

The Pittsburgh Penguins are just 2-2-3 in their seven games since the holiday break, with their most recent game being a statement 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. And in that game – just as in many recent games – special teams played a huge part. In the second period, Penguins captain Sidney

Ryan S. Clark, ESPN NHL reporterJan 10, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions In the span of a week, South Florida has learned that Jimmy Butler no longer wants to play for the Miami Heat and that Tyreek Hill also wants out from the

Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 9, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Wayne Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 career NHL games. Alex Ovechkin is poised to shatter that record, having scored 872 times in 1,451 games through Wednesday night. That’s a combined 2,938 career games

While the NHL trade deadline is still a couple of months away, the Vancouver Canucks’ unspoken trade deadline of the end of January is fast-approaching. Last season, fans welcomed Elias Lindholm to the Canucks after a pre All-Star weekend deal sent Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, and a first and fourth-round pick to the

This will be the NHL’s first outdoor game in Florida and first involving the Panthers. (Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images) The Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic next season against the New York Rangers at retractable roof loanDepot Park in Miami, the NHL announced Wednesday. The game will take place Jan. 2,

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJan 8, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions For

Flyers give Maple Leafs another battle, but lose again originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia For a second straight game, the Flyers outshot the Maple Leafs. And for a second straight game, the Flyers fell to Toronto, this time a 3-2 regulation decision Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Travis Konecny scored his 19th

Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Some NHL awards races are actual races. There are leaders, but ones that are looking over their shoulders at a pack of candidates closing in fast. Other NHL awards races currently look at lot

When the Calgary Flames put former first-round pick Jakob Pelletier on waivers to start the season, they risked losing a player who had plenty of potential. With the Los Angeles Kings waiving 23-year-old Arthur Kaliyev on Monday, the Flames have an opportunity to steal one. With the loss of forwards Anthony Mantha and Justin Kirkland,

The Calgary Flames wrap up their 2024-25 season series with the Nashville Predators on Saturday night at the Saddledome. Since its inception in 1998, Nashville has been a challenging opponent. After 88 meetings, the Flames hold a slight lead in the overall matchup, 42-36-4-6. Let’s discuss some game-day trivia, which includes answers about a Hall

Arda Ocal, ESPN Staff WriterJan 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If so, how long do they last? Do you even remember what your resolution was come May 1? While some of us might … revise … our 2025 pledges in the coming weeks, that’s not going

Well, that wasn’t the best night for Ottawa hockey fans. At the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa, Czechia eliminated Canada in the quarterfinals for a second straight year. Meanwhile, down in Texas, the Ottawa Senators were getting outworked and outplayed by the Dallas Stars. Former Senator Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist