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Month: March 2020
As we head into the final and extra day of February, the playoff races across the National Hockey League are tightening up. There was a big debut in Vegas to extend a winning streak. We saw another shutout in the Wild organization, which is nothing new. Plus, we wish happy birthday to the only NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks pretty much blew their playoff chances when they lost four-of-five games on their recent five-game road trip, and followed that up with three more losses in their next four outings. Based upon his team’s play, general manager Stan Bowman had little choice but to sell at the Feb. 24 trade deadline. The
CENTRE GERVAIS AUTO, SHAWINIGAN, QC — Jordan Lepage had a goal and an assist leading the Shawinigan Cataractes to an 8-3 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads. Charles Beaudoin scored two goals for the Cataractes. The Cataractes led 3-0 at the end of the first period led by goals from Beaudoin, Jérémy Martin and Olivier Nadeau.
Cam Talbot made 38 saves, Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 Sunday. TJ Brodie and Milan Lucic also scored for the Flames, and Mark Giordano had three assists. “I felt pretty good from the get-go, got a good warm-up in this morning,” Talbot said.
10:32 AM ET Chicago Blackhawks forwards Andrew Shaw and Zack Smith have been ruled out for the remainder of the season, the team announced Saturday. Shaw was placed in concussion protocol in early December after he was injured against the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 30. The 28-year-old had 3 goals and 7 assists in 26
Feb 27, 2020 by Nick Nollenberger / sjbarracuda.com When the Sharks relieved Pete DeBoer of his head coaching duties in December along with his assistants, an immediate ripple effect was felt throughout the organization. Following DeBoer’s departure, Bob Boughner was promoted to interim head coach and Roy Sommer was tagged as the team’s associate head
The top of the Western Conference is a close head-to-head-to-head race between the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Injuries, inconsistency and scheduling could factor into the competition down the stretch. The Avalanche are at a disadvantage with injuries, but they have won games in similar situations in the past and may do
There’s been a major shake-up in this post-trade-deadline edition of THW’s Power Rankings. The Boston Bruins climb into Spot No. 1, with two brand-new entries in the top three. The New York Rangers also make some noise as the league’s biggest riser, but is it enough to salvage their playoff hopes? Taking into account recent
When a 42-year-old Zamboni driver entered as an emergency goaltender and won an NHL game, it became one of the best stories in sports. But David Ayres going from practising with the Toronto Maple Leafs to playing against them in the thick of a playoff race also generated debate about what should happen in those
When a 42-year-old Zamboni driver entered as an emergency goaltender and won an NHL game, it became one of the best stories in sports. But David Ayres going from practicing with the Toronto Maple Leafs to playing against them in the thick of a playoff race also generated debate about what should happen in those
9:15 AM ET The Edmonton Oilers have won five Stanley Cups in franchise history, though the last one was in 1990, when only six members of the current active roster were alive. Are they Canada’s best hope to win it all this spring? In a wide-open West — and led by the elite prowess of
Joey Anderson made sure his little brother didn’t do his solo lap alone. The New Jersey Devils forward joined his brother Mikey Anderson on ice before the Los Angeles Kings defenseman’s NHL debut Saturday at Staples Center. “It was really cool,” Joey told MSG Network after the Kings’ 2-1 overtime win. “It was pretty cool
Rookie Martin Kaut fought to reach his debut with the Colorado Avalanche. The 20-year-old Colorado Eagles call-up proved ready for his NHL shot. His efforts pose a question – should he remain with the club once the injured veterans return? 2018 NHL Draft Kaut participated in the 2018 NHL Draft combine hoping to find a
A buzzer blares. Half the crowd cheers and screams, while the other half sits shaking their heads, disappointed. For a brief moment, precision and poise on the ice melt away as the players form a huddle of congratulations. Goal. A goal signifies a culmination of teamwork, skill and a glint of open net. For Mike
CENTRE MARCEL DIONNE, DRUMMONDVILLE, QC — Nicholas Girouard netted the game-winner in leading the Drummondville Voltigeurs to a 5-4 overtime victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Xavier Simoneau had two assists for the Voltigeurs. The Voltigeurs led 3-1 at the end of the first period led by goals from William Dufour, Jérémy Lapointe and Nicholas Girouard.
Surpassing 100 points was made all that much sweeter for Leon Draisaitl by the important two points the Edmonton Oilers earned along with it on Saturday. Draisaitl had two goals and an assist to give him 102 points on the season as the Oilers came away with a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in
9:59 AM ET The Colorado Avalanche were a trendy preseason pick to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and while they’ve had some ups and downs, Friday’s 3-2 win at the Carolina Hurricanes felt bigger than some recent contests. With 83 points, they now trail the Central Division-leading St. Louis Blues by three, with two games