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Oilers' Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner clear waivers

The Oilers continue to shake up their roster, waiving forwards Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on Monday.

Conor Roche

Amid Oilers' latest roster crunch, Connor McDavid sends teammates stern message

Coming out of a team meeting on Monday, Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a stern message for his teammates.

Mark Suleymanov

Edmonton Oilers sign goaltender Mikko Koskinen to three-year extension

Despite his limited NHL track record, the Oilers re-signed Mikko Koskinen.

John O'Callaghan

Twitter pans Oilers, Peter Chiarelli after placing Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner on waivers

Hockey united on Twitter to pan Peter Chiarelli following the Oilers GM's decision to waive Ty Rattie and Ryan Spooner.

Conor Roche

Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson scores on return from knee injury

Back from a 17-day absence, Elias Pettersson looked like he hadn't skipped a beat by scoring 10 minutes into his return for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews nets hat trick in win over Capitals

Jonathan Toews scored a hat trick and added two assists in the Blackhawks' high-scoring win against the Capitals.

Conor Roche

Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson returns to lineup

The wait for Elias Pettersson's return may be coming to an end, with the 20-year-old declaring himself a game-time decision ahead of Vancouver's game against Detroit on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist climbs career wins list, now sixth all time after beating Bruins

New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist now is in sole possession of sixth on the all-time NHL wins list after notching his 446th career victory Saturday night in Boston.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders coach Barry Trotz honored by Capitals, fans in return to Washington

Barry Trotz returned to Capital One Arena with the New York Islanders on Friday night for his first appearance in Washington since leading the Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup.

John O'Callaghan

Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs reach 60 points in slump-busting win over Lightning

Mitch Marner notched his 60th point as the Toronto Maple Leafs also reached the 60-point plateau in an unlikely win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Calgary Flames to retire former captain Jarome Iginla's No.12

Jarome Iginla, who retired this past summer, spent 16 seasons of his two-decade NHL career with Calgary.

Mark Suleymanov

World Cup of Hockey will not happen in 2020, NHL and NHLPA announce

The NHL and NHLPA did not come to an agreement to have a World Cup of Hockey in 2020.

Conor Roche

John Tavares, Maple Leafs looking to raise level against red-hot Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs are mired in a January slump, but some adversity could help the team be stronger ahead of a marquee match-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Dave McCarthy

Canadiens' Paul Byron suspended three games for hit on Panthers' MacKenzie Weegar

Paul Byron received a three-game suspension for his hit on MacKenzie Weegar Tuesday night.

Conor Roche

Canucks' Elias Pettersson skates Wednesday, hopes return to lineup Friday

Canucks rookie sensation Elias Pettersson has been out with a knee injury since colliding with Canadiens rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi on Jan. 3.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Sergei Bobrovsky's future with Blue Jackets unclear as trade deadline nears

With the NHL trade deadline swiftly approaching, more players continue to find their names among rumor talks.

Lyle Richardson

Blake Wheeler makes Jets' history in win over Golden Knights

Wheeler notched his second consecutive 50-assist season in the Jets' win on Tuesday.

Matt Hornick

Bruins vs. Canadiens rivalry finds renewed intensity in thick of playoff race

The Canadiens and Bruins faced off on Monday night at the TD Garden. With the teams close in the standings and the history between them, players from both sides noted a difference in the atmosphere throughout the game — something absent from the rivalry in recent years.

Shanna McCarriston

Ducks send Andrew Cogliano to Dallas in exchange for Devin Shore

Shore has 17 points in 42 games this season.

Matt Hornick

Maple Leafs sign forward Trevor Moore to two-year extension

With an eye toward the future, the Maple Leafs signed forward Trevor Moore to a two-year extension. He has split the season between Toronto and the AHL's Marlies.

Mark Suleymanov

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman plays key role in win over Devils following activation off IR

After missing eight games with an ankle sprain, Zach Hyman returned to the Maple Leafs lineup on Thursday record an assist and a plus-4 rating.

Jackie Spiegel

WATCH: Maple Leafs' John Tavares scores 300th career goal

John Tavares nets his 300th and 301st goals in the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

Conor Roche

NHL Rumor Roundup: Will Dougie Hamilton, Brayden Schenn be on the move again?

The NHL trade deadline is just over a month away and some big names are popping up as possible candidates to be moved.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Draft stock watch: Biggest risers, fallers after 2019 World Junior Championship

Knowing what we know about draft-year production for the NHL’s top scorers at the World Juniors, Sporting News looks at notable 2019 draft prospects whose stock is rising or falling after this year's tournament.

Steve Kournianos

Canadiens captain Shea Weber leaves game after taking puck to face

Shea Weber left Montreal's loss to Minnesota on Monday after taking a nasty shot to the face, but it appears he avoided a lengthy absence.

Mark Suleymanov

Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price to miss NHL All-Star Game

The Canadiens' goaltender will not participate in the 2019 NHL All-Star Game and will instead use the time off to recover from "nagging injuries."

Mark Suleymanov

Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau scores in return from Achilles injury

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored in his first game this season after missing four months of action due to an Achilles injury.

Conor Roche

World Juniors 2019: Canada scores, schedule, how to live stream

The IIHF World Junior Championship returns home to Canada in 2018-19. Here's everything to know about the World Juniors, including how live-stream Team Canada games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

Brandon Schlager

World Juniors 2019: Team USA scores, schedule, how to live stream

The IIHF World Junior Championship is back for 2018-19. Here's everything to know about the World Juniors, including how live-stream Team USA games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

Brandon Schlager

Trevor Moore nets first NHL goal as Maple Leafs cruise by Canucks

It took nearly three years, six call-ups and five NHL games, but Trevor Moore has his first goal.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL announces head coaches for 2019 All-Star Game

Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper, Winnipeg's Paul Maurice, Washington's Todd Reirden and Calgary's Bill Peters will be the head coaches for the 2019 All-Star Game.

Conor Roche

SN Q&A with Devils' Drew Stafford 15 years after USA Hockey's first gold medal at World Juniors

New Jersey forward Drew Stafford, a member of USA Hockey's first World Junior championship team, looks back on the moment that changed the sport in the United States.

Jackie Spiegel

Inferno GM Kristen Hagg talks Calgary's hot first half, Shannon Miller's departure, more

Calgary Inferno general manager Kristen Hagg recently spoke with Sporting News Canada about her team’s success, how the Inferno are moving forward with Shannon Miller out of the picture, a major challenge that awaits Calgary at the end of the regular season, and much more.

Mike Murphy

Biggest surprises from the first half of the 2018-19 CWHL Season

The CWHL resumes play Jan. 5 after a holiday break. Here's a look back on the biggest surprises from the 2018 portion of the season as the league enters a new year.

Mike Murphy

Canucks rookie sensation Elias Pettersson leaves game with apparent knee injury

Rookie sensation Elias Pettersson left Thursday's game after getting pulled down and tangled with fellow rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' William Nylander gets monkey off back, nets first goal of season in loss to Wild

In his 12th game of the season, William Nylander finally scored his first goal — and celebrated appropriately.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: What's next for Stars' Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin following CEO's tirade?

A lot is riding on the 2018-19 season for the Stars, and that's especially true now that tensions have entered the public domain. Big changes are likely should Dallas miss the playoffs for a third straight season.

Lyle Richardson

Canada vs. Finland results: Score, highlights from Canada's World Juniors-ending loss

Canada was within 46 seconds of advancing to the semifinal round of the 2019 World Junior Championship, but ultimately fell to Finland in overtime in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

World Juniors 2019: Alexis Lafreniere taking lessons in stride under Canada's microscope

Canada's latest wunderkind Alexis Lafreniere is learning, as many before him did, that nothing comes easy while competing with the maple leaf on his crest.

Dhiren Mahiban

Blackhawks fans prove commitment through another cold hard Winter Classic defeat

Put plainly, the Blackhawks aren't very good this season — a far cry from their Stanley Cup-winning former selves. That didn't stop many of their fans from packing Notre Dame Stadium at the 2019 Winter Classic only to watch their favorite team fall to 1-5 all time in outdoor games

Mike DeCourcy

On display at Winter Classic, Bruins' David Pastrnak takes place among NHL's elite stars

The NHL's New Year’s Day showcase offered David Pastrnak an opportunity to make a national impression, and he did that both with the goal he scored and the celebration he delivered afterward.

Mike DeCourcy

Why Bruins players wore 'Peaky Blinders'-inspired suits for the Winter Classic

The Bruins hired a tailor to outfit players' pre- and post-game attire, inspired by the Netflix show "Peaky Blinders."

Mike DeCourcy

NHL Winter Classic 2019 results: Score, highlights from Bruins' win over Blackhawks outdoors

The Bruins spoiled the Blackhawks' party at the 2019 Winter Classic with a 4-2 victory at Notre Dame, dropping Chicago to 1-5 all time in outdoor games.

Brandon Schlager

Flames and Jets will play in 2019 Heritage Classic in Regina

Mosaic Stadium in Regina will host the 2019 Heritage Classic between the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets.

Conor Roche

Canada vs. Russia results: Score, highlights from Canada's narrow loss at World Juniors

Previously unbeaten Canada suffered its first loss of the 2019 World Juniors on Monday, falling 2-1 to Russia.

Rudi Schuller

Bruins vs. Blackhawks: TV channel, time, how to watch 2019 Winter Classic

Boston and Chicago meet on New Year's Day in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic. Here's all the info you need to tune in.

Drew Nantais

NHL Winter Classic 2019: TV channel, time, how to watch Bruins vs. Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks will face off in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana. Here's everything to know about how to watch.

Alyssa Sconzo

Canucks' goaltender Anders Nilsson's losing streak continues with 4-0 loss to Devils

In his first start since Dec. 18, Anders Nilsson gave up four goals on 23 shots in the Canucks loss to the Devils.

Jackie Spiegel

The Oilers' attempt at improved defense includes the man who broke Connor McDavid's clavicle

The Oilers have allowed the ninth most goals in the NHL this season. One part of their attempted solution includes a defenseman who previously injured their best player.

Mark Suleymanov

Canada vs. Czech Republic results: Score, highlights from Canada's commanding win at World Juniors

Canada faced its stiffest test yet Saturday against the Czech Republic and responded with a dominating 5-1 win in its third game of the 2019 World Junior Championship preliminary round.

Jackie Spiegel

Mathew Barzal's hat trick upstages John Tavares' first game against Islanders

While the attention was on John Tavares in his first game against the Islanders, Mathew Barzal took center stage with a natural hat trick in a New York win.

Mark Suleymanov

Senators' Thomas Chabot out three weeks with upper-body injury

Not only did the Senators suffer a 6-3 defeat in New York, they also played much of the game without defenseman Thomas Chabot.

Mark Suleymanov

Maple Leafs acquire goalie Michael Hutchinson in trade with Panthers

The Maple Leafs acquired veteran goalie Michael Hutchinson following an injury to starter Frederik Andersen.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' Frederik Andersen is day-to-day with a groin injury

The Maple Leafs will be without their starting goalie for a second straight game as Frederick Andersen is out with a groin injury.

Conor Roche

The hype about Jack Hughes: U.S. NTDP's latest star product has the NHL's attention

Is Jack Hughes a “generational” talent as some draftniks declare? That's still TBD. But the NHL's top draft prospect in 2019 is making a name for himself, on pace to shatter records set by American stars like Patrick Kane and Auston Matthews before him.

Steve Kournianos

Canada vs. Switzerland results: Score, highlights from Canada's victory at World Juniors

Canada held on to defeat a determined Switzerland 3-2 in its second game of the 2019 World Junior Championship preliminary round.

Jackie Spiegel

Canada vs. Denmark results: Score, highlights from Canada's dominating win in World Juniors opener

Canada pummeled Denmark 14-0 to open the 2019 World Junior Championship preliminary round, with 19 players registering at least one point.

Jackie Spiegel

Senators' Craig Anderson, Justin Falk out with concussions

Craig Anderson and Justin Falk are out through the weekend with concussion injuries.

Conor Roche

World Juniors: 10 players to watch at the 2019 under-20 championship

USA's Jack Hughes headlines a group of future NHL stars at this year's World Juniors. Here are nine other players to watch throughout the 2019 tournament in Vancouver.

Steve Kournianos

World Juniors primer: A team-by-team guide to the 2019 under-20 championship

Can Canada repeat as gold medalists in Vancouver or will a crowded field, headlined by the USA's Jack Hughes and the Czech Republic's Filip Zadina, complete an upset bid at the 2019 World Junior Championship?

Steve Kournianos

Seattle's future NHL franchise name possibilities, ranked from Cougars to Kraken

Seattle is shouting from the Space Needle about bringing an NHL expansion franchise to town. The biggest question left to answer is: What should we call it?

Brandon Schlager

Canadiens recall Karl Alzner, place David Schlemko on IR

The veteran defenseman will get another opportunity to see if he can find success in Montreal.

Mark Suleymanov

Oilers' Connor McDavid fifth-youngest player in NHL history to record 200 assists

Connor McDavid is the fifth player in NHL history to have 100 goals, 200 assists and 300 points before his 22nd birthday.

Jackie Spiegel

Phillip Danault's first career hat trick leads Canadiens to OT win over Golden Knights

The Canadiens won for the seventh time in their last 10 games as they took down the Golden Knights in overtime.

Mark Suleymanov

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores twice in return

The Bruins' veteran forward scored twice and added two assists in his first game since Nov. 16.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman will miss at least three weeks with ankle sprain

Toronto's top line forward will miss at least three weeks with an ankle sprain.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' power play woes end as Toronto routs Panthers

Toronto's well-publicized problems on the man advantage disappeared, if only for one night, against Florida on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Oilers' Jujhar Khaira suspended two games for illegal cross-check

The Oilers forward will miss two games after his illegal cross-check on Tuesday night.

Conor Roche

Morgan Rielly's evolution into 'elite' defenseman for Maple Leafs nearly complete

Morgan Rielly netted his 11th goal of the season on Tuesday and is now tied for first in points among NHL defensemen.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs preach patience — not toughness — to snap power-play slump

Toronto's once-potent power play is in the midst of a 1-for-22 slump. As opposing penalty killers crack down around the league, the Maple Leafs are staying the course.

Dave McCarthy

Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau scores 544th career goal, ties Rocket Richard

Patrick Marleau moved into a tie for 30th-most goals scored in NHL history on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Ex-teammates Ryan, Turris fight as Senators defeat Predators in OT

The Senators fought off the Predators and Bobby Ryan fought off Kyle Turris in Monday's 4-3 OT win.

Mark Suleymanov

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers another concussion, placed on IR

Corey Crawford was diagnosed with a concussion after hitting his head on a goalpost in Sunday's loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Conor Roche

Canadiens' Artturi Lehkonen's embellishment penalty rescinded

The controversial embellishment called on Artturi Lehknonen in Montreal's win on Saturday has been rescinded.

Conor Roche

Flyers recall top goalie prospect Carter Hart from Phantoms

The Flyers goaltending carousel continues and this time it lands on 2016 draft pick Carter Hart, who some call the next great goaltender.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets' Mark Scheifele tallies three points in thrilling overtime win over Lightning

Mark Scheifele assisted two game-tying goals and scored the game-winner in Winnipeg's overtime win on Sunday.

Conor Roche

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin extends career-high point streak to 14 games in win

Alex Ovechkin extended his point streak to 14 games on Saturday.

Conor Roche

Mitch Marner's mom flosses, Maple Leaf snaps 13-game goal drought

Mitch Marner scored twice on Saturday to end his 13-game goal drought in Maple Leafs loss.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall scratched with lower-body injury

The Devils will be without the reigning NHL MVP for at least one game as he deals with a lower-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

Connor McDavid becomes eighth-youngest NHL player to reach 300 points

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid became the ninth NHL player to reach 300 career points before his 22nd birthday.

Rudi Schuller

Flames' Sean Monahan scores twice vs. Flyers to hit six consecutive 20-goal seasons

Sean Monahan hit the 20 goal mark for the sixth straight time in his career on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

NHL Rumor Roundup: Are the Penguins looking to move Phil Kessel?

Despite being one of the most consistent players in the NHL over the last few seasons, and the winner of two Stanley Cup's with Pittsburgh, Phil Kessel's name once again is popping up in trade rumors.

Lyle Richardson

WATCH: Alex Ovechkin scores 21st career hat trick in Capitals' win

The superstar continues to tear it up during his now 12-game point streak.

Conor Roche

WATCH: Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, Zach Sanford fight at practice

The Blues are getting beat and now they're beating themselves.

Conor Roche

Canucks' Elias Pettersson's dynamic rookie season continues with another NHL award

Elias Pettersson has 30 points in 26 games to start his NHL career.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' Hyman suspended two games for hit on Bruins defenceman

Maple Leafs' forward Zach Hyman's hit on the Bruins defenceman earned him a supplemental punishment from the NHL.

Mark Suleymanov

Canucks defeat Blues as Pettersson registers five points, Boeser nets hat trick

Behind five points from Pettersson and a hatty from Boeser, the Canucks secured their 13th win of the season.

Mark Suleymanov

Dustin Byfuglien returns to Jets' lineup, plays almost 30 minutes

Dustin Byfuglien missed Winnipeg's previous four games with a concussion.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' penalty killers have their own version of ‘Player of the Game': Dr. Kill

The Toronto Maple Leafs' assistant coach D.J. Smith created a new award over the summer for the penalty killers to pass around this season.

Dhiren Mahiban

Maple Leafs' William Nylander, Kasperi Kapanen uninjured in reported car crash

The two Maple Leafs forwards reportedly were involved in a minor car accident Friday in Toronto.

Brandon Schlager

Don't label Johnny Walker: Arizona State standout's unique style grows college hockey in the desert

Arizona State’s Johnny Walker is a hard-celebrating college hockey nonconformist who scores at will and counts Brad Marchand as a role model. His mission: Make hockey fun in Arizona.

Jacob Janower

Senators lose Ryan, Duchene to injury in defeat to Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators added insult to literal injury as Bobby Ryan and Matt Duchene were casualties during the team's three-goal loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

Rudi Schuller

Nylander held pointless in season debut as Maple Leafs fall in OT

It wasn't the storybook return that William Nylander would have hoped for when he took the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season.

Rudi Schuller

The William Nylander story: A timeline from NHL draft to Maple Leafs' new $45M man

The Maple Leafs and William Nylander eventually settled on a contract both sides can benefit from. It all came down to the waning minutes, the 11th hour.

Jackie Spiegel

Rangers most valuable NHL team, McDavid highest-paid player, according to report

The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs most valuable teams in NHL, report finds.

Conor Roche

William Nylander to make season debut with Maple Leafs on Thursday

The Maple Leafs' already stacked roster could be upgraded in a matter of days.

Mark Suleymanov

Patric Hornqvist records fastest hat trick in Penguins history

Hornqvist needed just 167 seconds to score three times on Tuesday night against Colorado.

Rudi Schuller

Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs ready to take on Sabres: 'They're for real and not a team you take lightly'

The Maple Leafs head to Buffalo to take on the Sabres Tuesday night in, surprisingly, a marquee Eastern Conference match-up.

Dave McCarthy

NHL Rumor Roundup: With William Nylander back for the Maple Leafs, is Jake Gardiner the odd man out?

With William Nylander signed and upcoming RFA's Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expecting big paydays, one has to wonder if there will be room for defenseman and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jake Gardiner in the Maple Leafs long-term plans.

Lyle Richardson

Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi suspended two games for punch on Avalanche's Matt Calvert

Tyler Bertuzzi will sit out two games for his punch on Matt Calvert.

Conor Roche

Toronto Maple Leafs' Andreas Johnsson starting to deliver, quickly

It's taken some time, but the forward has finally found his groove after netting his first NHL hat trick Nov. 24.

Dave McCarthy

Maple Leafs trade Josh Leivo to Canucks for Michael Carcone

Toronto traded away the odd man out with William Nylander coming back.

Conor Roche

Jets come back from three-goal deficit in third period, defeat Rangers in OT

Jets forward Mark Scheifele had a big night for Winnipeg.

Conor Roche

Shea Weber scores first two goals since return in Canadiens' win

The Montreal captain scored his first goal in nearly a calendar year Saturday night.

Conor Roche

William Nylander, Maple Leafs agree to contract at 11th hour of sign-or-sit standoff

William Nylander will rejoin the Maple Leafs with a new six-year contract, ending their monthslong stalemate.

Brandon Schlager

'Never in doubt': Kyle Dubas joins Twitter reaction to William Nylander re-signing with Maple Leafs

After two months, #NylanderWatch finally came to an end on Saturday as the 22-year-old forward re-signed with the Maple Leafs minutes before the deadline.

Conor Roche

Erik Karlsson's emotional return to Ottawa dampened by Sharks' road woes

Erik Karlsson returned to Ottawa praised for his past contributions and left with a loss.

Murray Pam

Sharks' Erik Karlsson gets solo lap and standing ovation in return to Ottawa

In his first game as a visitor against the Senators, Erik Karlsson received a warm welcome.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Rumor Roundup: What will William Nylander, Maple Leafs do before deadline?

All the buildup has been for this moment - will the Maple Leafs sign, trade or let William Nylander miss an entire season?

Lyle Richardson

William Nylander watch: Trade rumors mount ahead of deadline to sign with Maple Leafs

As the contract standoff with William Nylander nears a critical point, the Maple Leafs are facing the reality that they may need to trade a major piece of their present and future.

Brandon Schlager

Sharks' Erik Karlsson has no regrets ahead of emotional return to Ottawa

After nine standout seasons in Ottawa, Erik Karlsson is excited to face his former team as a member of the Sharks.

Mark Suleymanov

Matthews records two goals, one assist for Maple Leafs after 14-game absence

Auston Matthews missed 14 games with a shoulder injury, but the Toronto Maple Leafs' star quickly made up for lost time in his return on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

WATCH: Sabres' Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks

Rasmus Ristolainen opened the scoring in spectacular fashion on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

WATCH: Patrick Marleau receives ovation from Maple Leafs fans for playing 1,600th game

The veteran forward becomes the 11th player in NHL history to play 1,600 games.

Conor Roche

Canadiens' Shea Weber to make season debut Tuesday

The veteran defenseman will play for the first time in 345 days after sitting out due to multiple injuries.

Conor Roche

Canadiens place defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers

The Canadiens placed the veteran defenseman on waivers in just the second year of his contract.

Jackie Spiegel

Patrik Laine nets five goals in Jets' victory over Blues

Jets winger Patrik Laine continued a standout November with a historic performance on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Leafs' Johnsson nets first career hat trick against former teammate Pickard

Coming off a strong regular and postseason for the Marlies, expectations were high for Johnsson who finally broke out on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers recall Puljujarvi as Hitchcock wants 'responsibility' for his development

The Oilers recalled their first-round pick from 2016 and their new head coach wants to ensure he sticks around this time.

Mark Suleymanov

WATCH: J.T. Compher scores two short-handed goals in Avalanche victory

The 23-year-old forward achieved an impressive feat in his first game back from an injury.

Conor Roche

Roberto Luongo leaves Panthers game with lower-body injury

Roberto Luongo left Friday's game with a lower-body injury.

Conor Roche

Wild score four unanswered goals to defeat Jets

A wild ending gives Minnesota the comeback win.

Conor Roche

Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres continued their hot streak as they skated past the Canadiens in overtime. Jeff Skinner added to his league-best goal total in the victory.

Mark Suleymanov

Senators Report Card: Ottawa consistently inconsistent at quarter mark of NHL season

Class is clearly in session for the Ottawa Senators 22 games into the season. Eight rookies have already seen game action. The good news: many of these youngsters aced their first quarter exam.

Murray Pam

Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued its losing ways, but it did score its first goal in almost a week.

Jackie Spiegel

Calgary Flames rookie Dillon Dube nets first career goal

It took some time, but Dillon Dube finally got on the board for the Calgary Flames.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets' Roslovic aiming for the consistency that got him to the NHL

Jack Roslovic may only have three points this season in 18 games, but he knows it's more about the team than his stats.

Carter Brooks

NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Jimmy Howard the answer to Flames' goaltending struggles?

With Mike Smith faltering the Flames have relied on backup David Rittich who has played well, but did struggle last season when he got more time between the pipes.

Lyle Richardson

Connor McDavid's goal, two assists leads Oilers to win in Ken Hitchcock's debut

Connor McDavid nets his 100th career goal, and 13th of the season, as Ken Hitchcock wins in his Oilers debut.

Jackie Spiegel

Sharks' Joe Thornton ties Mario Lemieux on all-time assist list

At the age of 39, Joe Thornton is adding to his Hall of Fame resume as he climbs the all-time assist leaderboard.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs Report Card: Toronto makes honor roll at quarter mark of NHL season

The Leafs have one of the best records in the NHL as the season hits the quarter mark, and they've done it without Auston Matthews who has missed time with a shoulder injury.

Michael Augello

Oilers GM Chiarelli on Ken Hitchcock hiring: 'We felt a new voice would be helpful'

With the Edmonton Oilers struggling, the organization felt it was time for a coaching change, giving way to the third-winningest coach in NHL history.

Mark Suleymanov

Joel tailgates with Bears fans

Quenneville was seen throwing back ski shots as he partied with fellow Chicago fans.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Rangers' Lundqvist moves up all-time wins list, now seventh after beating Panthers

Henrik Lundqvist earned his 438th career win Saturday night and is now in sole possession of seventh place on the all-time wins list.

Jackie Spiegel

Erik Karlsson nets first goal with San Jose Sharks

After a frustrating start to his season, Erik Karlsson notched his first goal as a member of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

Jackie Spiegel

Mike Hoffman extends Panthers franchise points streak to 15

It did not take long for Mike Hoffman to extend his franchise record point streak to 15 games.

Mark Suleymanov

SN exclusive: Michael Peca offers thoughts on William Nylander-Maple Leafs impasse

Michael Peca was the last NHLer to miss an entire season with a contract dispute, and offered up his take on the William Nylander-Toronto Maple Leafs stalemate.

Dave McCarthy

Sens' Batherson nets first career goal in first NHL game

After scoring 20 points in 14 AHL games, Drake Batherson picked up where he left off in his first NHL game.

Jackie Spiegel

Brayden Point goes natural with hat trick for Lightning in victory

With the sixth-quickest natural hat trick in NHL history, Brayden Point added an exclamation to the Lightning's 4-3 victory Thursday.

Mark Suleymanov

Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey fined for hit on T.J. Oshie

The Jets defenseman's take down of Oshie resulted in a fine.

Conor Roche

Drake Batherson tears down the door, earns call up to Senators

The rookie is set to make his NHL debut Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Murray Pam

Goaltender concerns, Seattle expansion headline discussions at NHL general managers meetings

League executives spent a significant amount of time during Tuesday's GM meetings addressing concerns raised by goaltenders.

Dhiren Mahiban

NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs, William Nylander nearing point of no return

Toronto and its young winger face a December 1 contract deadline if William Nylander is to play in the NHL this season.

Lyle Richardson

Jets' goaltending depth behind All-Star Hellebuyck a position of strength

The Winnipeg Jets boast an embarrassment of riches between the pipes, from starting netminder Connor Hellebuyck to backup Laurent Brossoit and further down the list.

Carter Brooks

Just when he found his game Rangers' Buchnevich breaks thumb, out 4-6 weeks

Prior to the setback, Pavel Buchnevich had nine points in 14 games and growing confidence skating on the Rangers top line.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Mixed Bag: Winds of change in Chicago, perhaps in Anaheim, too

The Blackhawks pulled the plug on the very successful Joel Quenneville era, so will the Ducks be the next team to axe its veteran coach?

Rob Mixer

Spanning the career of 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Martin Brodeur

"He was a great competitor, yet very calm and cool," fellow Hall of Famer Scott Stevens says about Martin Brodeur.

Dhiren Mahiban

WATCH: Flames' Sean Monahan scores 300th career point

The 24-year-old scored his 300th career point as Calgary lost to San Jose on Sunday night.

Conor Roche

Bruins' Pastrnak nets hat trick as Maple Leafs suffer first road loss of season

The 22-year-old phenom scored his third career hat trick as Boston halted Toronto's road domination Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Tatar plays spoiler in Pacioretty's return to Montreal

Montreal and Las Vegas were trade partners in one of the biggest deals leading up to the start of the season. On Saturday, they faced off for the first time with their new additions in the lineup.

Jackie Spiegel

2019 NHL Entry Draft Top 31: Is Jack Hughes' position as the projected first overall pick safe?

American Jack Hughes is expected to hear his name called first, but there are a few players nipping at his heels who could knock him out of the top spot. Here's a look at the Top 31 for June.

Steve Kournianos

Oilers demote Puljujarvi, Yamamoto to AHL affiliate Bakersfield

After disappointing results from their 2016 and 2017 first-round picks, the Oilers sent the pair of youngsters down to the AHL.

Jackie Spiegel

2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Gary Bettman: 'I hope they remember that the game got bigger, that it got stronger'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, Nov. 12.

Dhiren Mahiban

Oilers' Milan Lucic fined, agrees hit on Lightning rookie was 'retaliatory'

The rugged Edmonton forward jumped Mathieu Jospeh and was fined $10,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Jim Cerny

With system changes coming, adjustments already beginning for Blackhawks in Colliton's debut

In Jeremy Colliton's first game as the Blackhawks' head coach, Chicago came close but still came up short as it lost its sixth in a row.

Brian Sandalow

Watch: Hot mic catches Preds' P.K. Subban in vulgar confrontation

P.K. Subban was blunt about why he did not want to fight fellow defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the Predators' victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Mark Suleymanov

Reports: No supplemental discipline for Evgeni Malkin on T.J. Oshie head shot

Oshie passed concussion protocol and then scored the game-winning goal on Wednesday night.

Jim Cerny

Capitals' T.J. Oshie rises above Malkin hit, scores game-winning goal

Twice T.J. Oshie retreated to the dressing room for repairs Wednesday night. Twice he returned. Then, he scored the game-winning goal.

Sammi Silber

Watch: Blues veteran Ryan O'Reilly scores first career hat trick

Ryan O'Reilly scored his first hat trick in his 10-year career.

Conor Roche

Watch: Canucks rookie Pettersson scores 10th goal in 10th game

The 19-year-old rookie continued his hot start by scoring his 10th goal in his 10th game.

Conor Roche

Firing of Joel Quenneville ends Blackhawks’ golden era

Tuesday morning the Blackhawks fired head coach Joel Quenneville, who led the franchise to three Stanley Cup Championships between 2010 and 2015.

Brian Sandalow

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Bruins need to bolster their struggling offenses

The Kings made a coaching change, but they may need more than that for an offensive spark.

Lyle Richardson

Maple Leafs looking to translate red-hot road form into success at home

Toronto sports a perfect 6-0 record on the road this season, but the team has won just three of eight in the familiar confines of Scotiabank Arena.

Michael Augello

Months removed from Stanley Cup victory, Chiasson eager to 'turn the page' with Oilers

While Oilers winger Alex Chiasson looks back fondly on his Stanley Cup run with Washington, he's moved on to new challenges in Edmonton.

Sammi Silber

NHL schedule 2018-19: NBC, NBCSN national broadcast lineup

A complete guide to live streaming nationally broadcast NHL games during the 2018-19 season.

Brandon Schlager

Brian Boyle scores first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle scored his first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night, a year after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Conor Roche

NHL Mixed Bag: Shake up with Kings, while Coyotes, Islanders turn some heads

The Kings poor start cost coach John Stevens his job; but things in Arizona and Brooklyn are looking up.

Rob Mixer

Jets' Brendan Lemieux suspended two games for illegal hit

The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Brendan Lemieux two games for his illegal check to the head on Vincent Trocheck.

Conor Roche

As the Canadiens 'buy in' a new culture is created in Montreal this season

Off to a surprising 7-4-2 start, the Canadiens put last year's disappointing season firmly in the past.

Jim Cerny

Cam Fowler's hat trick snaps Ducks' losing streak in OT win over Blue Jackets

With numerous players out due to injury, defenseman Cam Fowler stepped up with a hat trick to snap the Ducks' seven-game losing streak.

Mark Suleymanov

How an open mind helped Kadri become an upper echelon player 500 games into his NHL career

Now 500 games into his career, Nazem Kadri's willingness to accept and heed advice helped him become an integral player for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Dave McCarthy

WATCH: Brad Marchand shows off his acting chops after high-sticking call against Predators

It's a new month, so there's a new Brad Marchand video to watch. In this latest installment, the Bruins winger shows off his acting skills.

Jackie Spiegel

Wild veteran Eric Staal notches 400th career goal

It did not take long for Eric Staal to join the 400 goal club in the Wild's Saturday night clash against the Blues.

Mark Suleymanov

Edmonton Oilers activated Ty Rattie from IR Friday, healthy scratch Saturday

Out since leaving Oct. 18 game with an abdominal injury, Ty Rattie was activated Friday and a healthy scratch Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets' Brendan Lemieux to have hearing for hit on Panthers' Trocheck

The Jets winger will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after the hit on Friday that resulted in a match penalty.

Conor Roche

An in-depth look at the Senators goaltending: 'The backup position is more challenging than people think'

Former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan provides insight into the role of a backup netminder after Ottawa waives Mike Condon and recalls Mike McKenna.

Murray Pam

Canucks' Pettersson sets franchise single-game points record in OT thriller

It was a historic night for Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson as his five points set a franchise record.

Mark Suleymanov

New Jersey Devils assign forward Pavel Zacha to AHL

Pavel Zacha was assigned to Binghamton (AHL) on Friday after getting off to a rough start this season with the New Jersey Devils.

Mark Suleymanov

Panthers gain split in Finland, beat Jets 4-2 despite another Patrik Laine goal

Patrik Laine scored his fourth goal in two days, but it wasn't enough as the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 4-2 decision to the Florida Panthers Friday in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Oilers assign Evan Bouchard to the OHL

Edmonton assigned its 2018 first-round pick to London ahead of Slide Rule deadline.

Conor Roche

Canadiens rookie Kotkaniemi scores first NHL goals

It took 12 games, but Jesperi Kotkaniemi can finally call himself an NHL goal scorer.

Rudi Schuller

Hats off to Patrik Laine as Jets beat Panthers 4-2 in Finland

The Finn returns home and doubles his goal output on the season to the delight of fans in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Canucks' Elias Pettersson heads impressive crop of NHL rookies after first month

Vancouver's young stud leads NHL rookies in goals and points despite missing six games with a concussion.

Steve Kournianos

Patrik Laine, Aleksander Barkov look to inspire, leading NHL teams in Finland visit

Two of the NHL's Finnish stars head back home this week as the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers face off in the league's Global Series in Helsinki.

Carter Brooks

WATCH: Senators goalie Mike Condon gives up 145-foot goal against Coyotes, waived Wednesday

Mike Condon has had a rough 24 hours as he allowed the Coyotes to score from their own zone Tuesday night, and on Wednesday he was placed on waivers.

Conor Roche

The best (and worst) Gritty Halloween costumes

Gritty is one of the most popular Halloween costumes for 2018.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Possible trade destinations if Maple Leafs deal William Nylander

Toronto has four weeks to sign the talented Swede before he is no longer eligible to play in the NHL this season.

Lyle Richardson

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho extends season-opening point streak to 12 games

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has put himself in the record books as his season-opening assist streak grew to 12 games.

Rudi Schuller

'We're happy with the direction we're going' -- Pierre Dorion dishes on his Senators

Ottawa is 4-4-2 through ten games, overcoming a string of adversity along the way.

Murray Pam

Senators' Mark Borowiecki suspended again, this time for Cody Eakin head-shot

Coming off a one-game suspension for an wayward elbow last week, the Sens d-man received a three-game ban for his latest indiscretion.

Jim Cerny

NHL, MGM sports betting partnership: How new deal will -- or won't -- impact injury reports

New shared game and player data likely will not include more information on injuries.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs chart course for next month, playing without injured Auston Matthews

The Maple Leafs star will miss at least a month with a separated shoulder.

Michael Augello

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Kings get needed wins, but is that enough?

The Blue and Kings were desperate for victories of any kind this week, and each team earned one. But the road ahead looks bumpy for both teams.

Rob Mixer

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out four weeks with injured shoulder

Auston Matthews left Saturday's game in the second period after taking a hit from Winnipeg defenseman Jacob Trouba. He did not return and will miss the next four weeks of action.

Michael Augello

Just call Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, Mr. 500

Drafted in the eighth-round of the NHL Draft, Dustin Byfuglien hit a mark not many expected him to reach - 500 points.

Carter Brooks

Blues netminder Jake Allen injured in game against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen left the game in the second period following a collision.

Jackie Spiegel

Filip Forsberg's hat trick accounts for Predators' scoring in loss to Oilers

Filip Forsberg accounted for all three Nashville Predators goals in the team's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

Leon Draisaitl scores twice on his birthday in Oilers win

The now 23-year-old started the newest year of his life by scoring two goals.

Conor Roche

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