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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 30, 2024, 08:20 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions In need of a change, defenseman David Jiricek found one Saturday when the Columbus Blue Jackets traded the former No. 6 overall pick to the Minnesota Wild. The Wild received Jiricek and

Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen can become the first goalie in NHL history to win ten straight road games to start a season with a win against the Detroit Red Wings tomorrow night. #Canucks Kevin Lankinen joins Glenn Hall (1965-66) & Cam Talbot (2023-24) as the only goalies in NHL history to start 9-0-0 on

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 29, 2024, 07:30 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 The

Travis Sanheim Eric Hartline-Imagn Images When the Philadelphia Flyers selected Travis Sanheim in the first round of the 2014 NHL draft, they thought they had a player who would develop into a first-pairing defenseman. Well, it may have taken a little longer than they had hoped, but Sanheim has finally blossomed into that type of

ESPN News Services Nov 28, 2024, 12:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren was able to laugh at himself after committing what he called “the worst mistake” he has ever made on ice. It helped that his teammates went on to bail him out, rallying the Capitals to a 5-4 victory

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to snap a three-game losing streak in a Thanksgiving Eve matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. And they might have a little bit more help. Forward Blake Lizotte, who has been out since Nov. 13 with a concussion, was activated from injured reserve Wednesday afternoon.

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Nov 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With a little over 25% of the 2024-25 NHL season complete

There is something not quite right with the Florida Panthers. Over the past few weeks, the Cats have struggled to play to their identity, one that has made them a team to be feared in the NHL. Perhaps that’s part of it. Between the style that Florida plays and being that they’re the defending Stanley

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:05 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL coaching carousel spun a little earlier than usual this season. The Boston Bruins fired Jim Montgomery after 20 games. The St. Louis Blues hired Montgomery just five days later to replace Drew Bannister, whom

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs Drew Bannister is out as coach of the St. Louis Blues after less than a full calendar year on the job. Jim Montgomery is back behind the bench of an NHL team five days after he was fired by the Boston Bruins. The Blues fired Bannister

The Philadelphia Flyers are back on the ice on Saturday (Nov. 23) to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks. They will aim to bounce back after losing to the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes in their last two games. View the original article to see embedded media. While speaking to reporters, Flyers head coach John

Arda Ocal, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions As we approach the end of the second calendar month in the 2024-25 NHL season, we also march towards “Thanksgiving playoff cutoff” season. So get your postseason team takes ready, because now’s the time to sling them. North of 75% of teams

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Nov 21, 2024, 07:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss the next

Alex Ovechkin will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a fractured left fibula, the Washington Capitals announced on Thursday. The Capitals captain and current NHL leading goal scorer suffered the injury during Monday night’s win over the Utah Hockey Club. Ovechkin had a leg-to-leg collision with Utah forward Jack McBain and fell to the ice

Associated Press Nov 20, 2024, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BROSSARD, Quebec — The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practiced with his teammates Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a left knee sprain. Laine skated alone before joining the team for the first few drills at practice.

They say it is certifiably insane to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. And, unfortunately, for the Pittsburgh Penguins, that territory is being breached when it comes to blown leads. The Penguins took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday and dictated the first

Associated Press Nov 19, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — The NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home Tuesday and expected to make a full recovery. The league said that Mitch Dunning was home following a trip to

Out since Nov. 1 after suffering a concussion against the Buffalo Sabres, Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will now have a procedure on his heart on Tuesday to address a preexisting heart condition, GM Lou Lamoriello said on Monday. He will be out indefinitely following the procedure. Reilly’s heart issue was detected during routine tests from