In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, Sidney Crosby has reached more historic marks, Auston Matthews continues his torrid goal-scoring pace, and we recap a historic hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes. Then we go to the Florida Panthers, who have continued their road dominance to record-setting marks, Alex Ovechkin tied two NHL records
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In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Sabres’ Power to Make NHL Debut in Hometown Buffalo Sabres defensive prospect Owen Power will make his NHL debut at the Toronto
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News Jonathan Huberdeau is having one of the best seasons in history by a left winger, the New York Rangers had one of the best months in their history, and Sidney Crosby climbs in the all-time points list. Then we go to Eastern Canada for the tear the
Originally written April 2015 It’s been almost 15 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft was the first one after the lockout that caused the cancellation 2004-05 season. Because of that, every team in the league was put into the lottery
Feb. 16 was a night to remember in Steel City as some of the biggest names in franchise history had special moments. Also, several of the best players in the history of the National Hockey League hit big-time personal milestones. In addition, the 1980s was an especially busy decade on this date. The THW time
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner is a big one featuring some impressive outbursts and scoring streaks, highlighted by Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home and home with the New Jersey Devils. Then we have a couple unfamiliar names blowing up the score sheet with the Florida Panthers,
The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately continued to hit the National Hockey League hard. The season started extremely positively, as the league and its teams avoided large-scale outbreaks. Canadian franchises were once again allowed to have fans in the buildings and cross the border to play. However, the rise of the Omicron variant required the league
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to build off of their last performance, a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. After 40 minutes, the Blue Jackets were in prime position to build as they were in a 2-2 game that was even throughout. But then, the third period
In the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we look at some veterans putting up great numbers in Nazem Kadri and Kris Letang while Sidney Crosby climbs the all-time lists once again. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a show with his 40-save shutout, while it was an eventful New York Rangers win over the Toronto
This latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner covers the past two days (Friday/Saturday) since the NHL took a one-day break for American Thanksgiving. Scoring highlights this entry with lots more player and team stats and milestones from around the NHL. Ovechkin Goals Fuel the Capitals Alex Ovechkin is tied for the sixth-most hat tricks
As the calendar nears Thanksgiving, things look bleak around the City of Pittsburgh. The sun is completely set by 5:00 p.m., the temperature is beginning to drop, and the two active professional sports teams can’t beat inferior opponents. The Pittsburgh Steelers tied the winless Detroit Lions, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting healthy, but playing
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Pittsburgh Penguins looking for a backup goaltender? Meanwhile, is Sidney Crosby going to receive any supplemental discipline for throwing a Washington Capitals player to the ice? There are questions about who the Anaheim Ducks should move if they embrace a rebuild and the Toronto Maple Leafs are concerned
Lost: Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins Have Winless Weeks Canucks Haven’t Capitalized on Home Ice Last week was brutal for the Vancouver Canucks. They played their first three home games of the season and lost all of them by a goal. The Canucks’ goal-scoring issues were on display as they only scored four goals in
The New York Islanders started out the season with a tough road trip, including all seven October games on the road. The Islanders stumbled out of the gate winning only three of their first seven games and earning eight points but despite the early season struggles, have reminded opponents that they are a tough team
The Philadelphia Flyers made several attention-grabbing offseason acquisitions this summer. Most notably, they traded for Ryan Ellis, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Cam Atkinson to complement core players Sean Couturier and Claude Giroux. It remains to be seen if the changes will work to the team’s benefit. The Metropolitan Division has been arguably the best-contested division in
Fans in Pittsburgh were given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in National Hockey League history were bestowed big honors. Let’s hop inside the THW time machine and take a trip back through the years and relive all the best memories.
Some of the National Hockey League’s best talent has always been at center. The position is expected to play a defensively responsible game while also being the primary generator of offense. Some believe that having an elite top line center is the single most important element a team needs to win a Stanley Cup. The
The New York Islanders took a 3-2 series lead on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a stellar 48-save performance by rookie goaltender Ilya Sorokin. The Isles didn’t play particularly well in Game 5; however, Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, has mostly been kept off the scoresheet in this series, despite having the highest