The NHL will use a revamped format for its skills competition during the all-star weekend in February at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The league said 12 all-stars will compete for points in eight different events. The player who accumulates the most points will earn a prize of $1 million US. Events include fastest skater, hardest shot,
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Playoffs? It’s been a spell for Arizona Coyotes fans to say that, but they could creep in this season due to many reasons. The message around the team heading into their Global Series in Melbourne, Australia, was to take a step forward and play meaningful games down the stretch. Thus far, they’ve accomplished that as
Late on Tuesday night, following a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on home ice that saw them surrender three different leads, the St. Louis Blues decided to relieve head coach Craig Berube of his duties, appointing Drew Bannister as interim head coach. Why This Was Berube’s Time The move is a shock in
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 12, 2023, 08:38 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron is appealing his six-game suspension, the NHL Players Association announced on Tuesday night. Perron was suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for delivering a cross-check to
The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Clay Stevenson to a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Stevenson, 24, has a record of 9-4-0 in 13 appearances for the AHL’s Hershey Bears this season and leads the league with a 1.70 goals-against average and four shutouts, while ranking second with a .934 save percentage. A
Red Wings forward David Perron was suspended six games by the NHL on Monday for cross-checking Ottawa defenceman Artem Zub in the aftermath of a hit on Dylan Larkin that knocked out the Detroit captain. Perron was given a match penalty for intent to injure for cross-checking Zub as he stood next to the prone Larkin
The early-season blues continued Sunday (Dec. 10) for the Anaheim Ducks, who fell to the Winnipeg Jets in the final stages of regulation. It was yet another close, winnable game that got away from them because of a few simple mistakes. These types of losses are perpetuating a stretch of results that are excruciating and
After the really solid game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs allowed old habits to slip back into their game. However, a point is better than no point, and in the end, the night will be about John Tavares’ legacy rather than a point missed by the Maple Leafs. In
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Dec 12, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Connor Bedard is an 18-year-old who’s been billed as a franchise savior, the NHL’s next
The Rockford IceHogs have acquired defenseman Austin Strand from the Chicago Wolves in exchange for forward Zach Jordan. Strand signed an AHL contract with the Wolves on July 18, 2023, and recorded one goal and three assists in 10 games with the club this season. In 200 career AHL contests with Chicago, Rochester, San Diego
Bo Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime as the New York Islanders spoiled a milestone night for their former captain John Tavares, who recorded a goal and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs to reach 1,000 career points. Tavares became the 98th player in NHL history to hit the 1,000-points mark (435 goals, 565
The Winnipeg Jets are through 25 games of the 2023-24 season, and as such, there are tons of stats to dive into. Here, we’ll take a look at 25 notable numbers — for individual players and for the team as a whole. 32: Number of Points The Jets have 32 points and sit third in
Even after acquiring Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks are still in the market for another defenceman to shore up their blue line. Ethan Bear was the leading candidate to fill that role, but a recent bidding war between the Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New Jersey Devils has
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 11, 2023, 08:29 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron has been suspended six games without pay for delivering a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub on Saturday. It’s the first suspension of the veteran winger’s
The San Jose Barracuda have signed forward Kyle Rau to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Rau played 68 games for the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks in 2022-23, registering 16 goals and 19 assists. In 430 career AHL games with Abbotsford, Iowa, Springfield, Portland and San Antonio, Rau has compiled 133 goals and
Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets edged the hometown Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday. Winnipeg rallied after losing scoring leader Kyle Connor to a knee injury in the second period, when he took a knee from Ducks defenceman Ryan Strome, who received a game misconduct. The
The St. Louis Blues have finally found their groove in the 2023-24 season, but it appears that the groove is inconsistency. While a gritty overtime win on Dec. 4 against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights showed what this team is capable of at its best, the stretch following that victory has been
The Edmonton Oilers have recovered from a disastrous start to the 2023-24 season. The team is now .500 for the first time, thanks to many factors. Coaches Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey have done a great job, positively impacting all areas of the team, but it was about time that the third line played a