With the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline finally in the rear-view, the league’s collective attention has shifted to the lead-up to the 2023 Playoffs and how the postseason seeding will shake out for Round One. The Colorado Avalanche opted to improve around the margins rather than make a big splash at the deadline as they look
9:25 PM ET ESPN News Services TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos left in the first period Saturday night against the Chicago Blackhawks because of a left leg injury. Stamkos was tangled up with Chicago forward Joey Anderson in his own zone with less than three minutes remaining in the opening period.
The Calgary Wranglers became the first team to clinch a berth in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over the Ontario Reign. Dustin Wolf made 34 saves in Friday’s win for Calgary. The second-year pro leads the AHL in wins (34), shutouts (five) and save percentage (.929). This marks
The Greater Toronto Hockey League held a hearing over Zoom last week. There were 12 people on the call, including two members of the league’s board of directors. The meeting was regarding allegations of sexual and misogynistic comments made about a 16-year-old female hockey player during an under-17 boys’ A Division game this season. The
Backstopped by John Gibson’s 36 saves, the visiting Anaheim Ducks dealt the Calgary Flames’ flickering playoff hopes a major blow on Friday. Led offensively by a goal and assist from Max Comtois, the Ducks won 3-1 to extend the Flames’ winless skid on home ice to five games. “We know this time of year there’s
The bad news for the Colorado Avalanche this week may have been somewhat expected, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to digest. Coach Jared Bednar spoke to the media following an optional practice on Wednesday, March 8, and addressed multiple injuries that are still affecting the Avalanche roster. The top name, of course, was Gabriel
The Chicago Blackhawks made some major changes to their group at the 2023 Trade Deadline. They moved Max Domi, Sam Lafferty, Jake McCabe, Jack Johnson, and most notably franchise legend Patrick Kane. This was expected with their full-on rebuild, and now Chicago sports an immensely different roster because of it. Although the Blackhawks do not
7:45 AM ET Tim KavanaghESPN.com Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. As the Eastern Conference playoff matchups take shape, one of the potential pairings in the first round is Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Both clubs are coming off tough losses Thursday night, and
📝 by Patrick Williams Another day, another deadline. The last of them arrives today at 3 p.m. ET with the AHL’s trade/loan deadline. One week after the National Hockey League trade deadline passed, the AHL’s own roster deadline is set for this afternoon. It will be one last opportunity for an NHL organization to tinker
If you’re looking for Loren Gabel most days, try looking in a hockey rink. Gabel, who leads the Premier Hockey Federation in goals, assists and points, loves the game as much as anyone. “I don’t think I need to be on the ice to stay sharp, I just like to be on the ice,” says
Two men face multiple charges for a pair of armed carjackings last year, police said Friday, including one that victimized Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. A 24-year-old man from Brampton was charged with six offences, including two counts each of robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent and failure to comply with bail conditions,
Alex Stalock has been one of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ biggest surprises this season. Despite a below-average group in front of him, the 35-year-old has posted a .920 save percentage (SV%) with a 7-8-1 record through 17 games, which is rather impressive after playing just one NHL game last season. Related: Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane Trade Brings
The best time of the year is back once again — college hockey playoffs! The Detroit Red Wings have a handful of promising prospects playing across the NCAA, and it’s time for them to put their best skates forward to compete for a championship title. Whether it be a conference playoff run or a chance
2:47 PM ET The Philadelphia Flyers fired president of hockey operations and general manager Chuck Fletcher on Friday. Why was he fired? Who are the top candidates to take his place? And what should be the short- and long-term plans to get the team back on track? Here’s the current and future state of the
📝 by Patrick Williams Help is on the way for the Tucson Roadrunners. Locked in a Pacific Division playoff chase, the Roadrunners got an assist Thursday when the parent Arizona Coyotes acquired veteran defenseman Steven Kampfer from the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations. Kampfer, who recorded 22 points in 44 games for the Grand
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have fired general manager Chuck Fletcher and promoted franchise great Danny Briere to the interim job, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. Fletcher was fired a week after he failed to make any major moves at the trade deadline for the scuffling franchise.
Alex DeBrincat scored the tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes remaining in the third period to give the visiting Ottawa Senators a 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Shane Pinto, Jakob Chychrun, Claude Giroux and Patrick Brown also scored for Ottawa. Mads Sogaard made 29 saves. Nick Holden and Tim Stützle
The Washington Capitals have been struggling this season to say the least, and their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night was no different. They finished with a 4-2 loss, with their playoff hopes dwindling away with every defeat. They remain fifth in the Metropolitan Division, three points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The