White Coat Black Art26:30The Habs’ team doctor is a true hockey hero There’s no shortage of legendary figures in Montreal Canadiens lore. But this season, the NHL team had to say goodbye to one of its most unsung icons. In September, after 60 years of service with the organization, thoracic surgeon Dr. David Mulder retired from his
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The New York Islanders were eager to bounce back after a rough loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 30 where they blew a 2-0 lead and lost 4-3 in overtime. Against the Washington Capitals, they played a yawner of a game, particularly with a third period that had no goals and little action,
In a crucial matchup that the Edmonton Oilers desperately needed to win, they once again found themselves on the losing end, dropping the ball against the Nashville Predators. The game started with a glimmer of hope when Darnell Nurse capitalized on the power play, giving the Oilers an early lead. However, that hope was short-lived
Associated Press Nov 5, 2023, 01:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN JOSE, Calif. — Reilly Smith and Jake Guentzel each had two goals and two assists, Evgeni Malkin also scored twice, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks, 10-2, on Saturday night, handing the home team its NHL record-tying 11th straight loss
by Stephen Meserve | AHL On The Beat When you take a look at the last year of a major junior career and see a two-points-per-game pace, your mind instantly goes to “Just think what they can do in the NHL!” But Texas Stars forward Logan Stankoven has one word for fans, and himself, as
Sheldon Keefe wasn’t impressed. Ryan Reaves added the situation was discussed internally. As the Maple Leafs prepared to face the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, their attention in the morning was still firmly focused on what transpired less than 48 hours earlier. Toronto announced defenceman Timothy Liljegren had been placed on long-term injured reserve with
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are getting a key player back to their roster on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are still struggling with goaltending concerns as they have an extra netminder they’d like to move. Sheldon Keefe is not happy with his team’s lack of response to the Timothy Liljegren injury.
The Philadelphia Flyers have had some solid individual performances in the early stages of their 2023-24 season. With them being in a rebuild, there are a few veterans that could be traded away by the time the trade deadline hits. Who could those players be, and what might their value look like? Cam Atkinson Cam
Nov 4, 2023, 12:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, two days after he sustained a lower-body injury in a game against the Boston Bruins. Liljegren was injured Thursday after he fell into the boards following a trip by Bruins captain Brad Marchand
Tim Leiweke promises to bring back a hockey team to Hamilton in a couple of years to a revamped FirstOntario Centre, just not an NHL franchise. The former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO and president, now CEO of Oak View Group, visited Hamilton on Thursday to update the privately funded $300-million renovation plan for
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 4-2 result may not be what many expected when they saw this matchup on the schedule – the Lightning are perennial Stanley Cup contenders, and the Jackets are rebounding from one of the worst seasons in franchise history. It seems like
Living up to hype is a hard thing for any professional athlete to achieve. While there are undoubtedly talented prospects who seamlessly transition from their previous level of play to the big leagues, many others grapple with the pressure, struggle to adapt, or, in some cases, never even get the opportunity to showcase their skills
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 3, 2023, 06:20 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Another week into the NHL season, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights continue to roll. That’s not a major surprise, though the hot starts for the Vancouver Canucks and
Jonathan Marchessault scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick, Logan Thompson made 28 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev also scored as the Golden Knights improved to 10-0-1 in front of an announced crowd of 17,878 and became the 13th
It’s officially the second month of the NHL season and post-Halloween time. Some teams had a trick, while some had treats from the first month of the season. For the Carolina Hurricanes, it started as a fun-sized candy bar after beginning the season with two wins. However, the dream started to turn into a nightmare
Just two nights after Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis called his team’s performance against the Vegas Golden Knights, “the best game they’ve played from start to finish since he took the job,” the Canadiens fell flat against the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 2, losing 3-2. There are plenty of talking points about the
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 3, 2023, 11:50 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — “Dear younger JR. Becoming the best you will take time and understanding. That knot in your stomach — the one that makes you feel confused, isolated, lost in the world
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Two historic AHL cities will make up for lost time this weekend when the Providence Bruins visit the Cleveland Monsters for games tonight and Saturday. These will be the first match-ups between the two cities since Dec. 9, 1972, when the Cleveland Barons defeated the Providence Reds, 8-3. A month