7:43 PM ET Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. — Roberto Luongo wore the No. 1 jersey primarily because he thought the number signified being the best at everything. For the Florida Panthers, there was never anyone better. “No. 1 in your programs, No. 1 in your hearts,” Luongo said. And now, his No. 1 is the
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The NHL’s goalies didn’t win the day on Wednesday, which featured four high-scoring games. But goalies are never short of headline-making moments, which we’ll cover in today’s Goalie News. Kuemper and Demko Duel The Arizona Coyotes and the Vancouver Canucks are fighting for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, and on Wednesday, they
The Philadelphia Flyers caught somewhat of a break in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft when the Vegas Golden Knights selected Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. No team, except of course the expansion team, comes out of an expansion draft better than than they were when they entered. That being said, these other teams can seek to limit the
The women’s world hockey championship in Halifax and Truro, N.S., has been cancelled due to concerns over the spreading coronavirus, International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel has told the Associated Press. The tournament had been scheduled to start on March 31. Fasel told the AP concerns were raised regarding the health of players and
The women’s world hockey championship, scheduled for later this month in Canada, has been cancelled because of the new coronavirus. International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel told The Associated Press the decision was made by conference call Saturday. The two-week tournament was set to open March 31, with venues in Halifax and Truro, Nova
Forward Tye McGinn is in an interesting spot with the Wolves. Unlike the vast majority of his teammates, McGinn is a Wolves player on an AHL deal and not under contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Because of that situation, there were times earlier this season when he was moved down the lineup to make
8:50 AM ET It appears that the Pacific Division title is going to come down to the final games of the season. The top three teams are now within three points of one another after the Calgary Flames dispatched the Arizona Coyotes in a 3-2 win on Friday night. The Flames are behind the Vegas
It’s been a tale of two seasons for Vancouver Canucks prospect Vasily Podkolzin. At one point, it seemed as if the 18-year-old would never record a point while playing for SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL. Thankfully, for both SKA and Canucks fans, those fortunes have changed as of late. Vasily Podkolzin of SKA St.
Nick Paul’s path to the NHL hasn’t been straightforward, but he’s there now, and his role on the Ottawa Senators team for now and the future is becoming more and more clear as the season progresses. Make Or Break Heading into the 2019-20 season, Paul’s place in the Sens organization was a question mark in
CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU, QC — Nathan Légaré netted the game-winner leading the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 2-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques in QMJHL action. Raivis Kristians Ansons also added a goal and an assist for the Drakkar. The game was knotted 1-1 after one period, with Ansons of the Drakkar and Olivier Boutin of
Zack MacEwen scored his second goal of the night late in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 Friday to snap a four-game losing streak and climb back into the playoff picture in the tight NHL Western Conference. J.T. Miller and Antoine Roussel had a goal and an assist each
10:05 AM ET When the Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau and traded Jason Zucker shortly thereafter, some surmised that this was more of a rebuilding season for the club than a contending one. But a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night gave the Wild seven wins in their last nine
The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced that the franchise has signed a five-year affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, beginning with the 2020-21 season. “Our two organizations share a commitment to community, fan engagement, and putting a first-rate product on the ice,” said Thunderbirds president Nathan Costa. “With this partnership, we believe
At the beginning of each season, it’s common to put thought into your favorite team’s players and their contracts. It’s fun to imagine how each player will add to your team’s success early on. Now, as we are near the end of the season, we’re going to revisit these contracts and talk about who lived
It wasn’t supposed to go this way. Ever since Juuse Saros’ introduction to the NHL, most knew he was going to be the Nashville Predators’ succession plan after Pekka Rinne. Saros waited patiently behind Rinne, allowing for the Predators to make the transition slowly and smoothly. Saros has seen more starts each season since entering
MONTREAL—Henri Richard, the speedy centre who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. The Canadiens confirmed his death on Twitter. “The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the organization’s greatest legends and ambassadors, Henri
Henri Richard, the younger brother of Maurice “Rocket” Richard and a 20-year veteran of the Montreal Canadiens died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. Although his nickname ”The Pocket Rocket” was in reference to his short stature (he was five-feet-seven inches tall) and a play on older brother Maurice’s nickname, Richard
7:00 AM ET Now that the NHL trade deadline has passed, there are only so many ways teams in the playoff mix can improve their rosters between now and the postseason. Aside from a magical late-season call-up of a young impact player, which comes once in a blue moon, most clubs will instead have to