Late Heroics Propel Lightning Past Golden Knights
The Tampa Bay Lightning struck late in the third period with a pair of goals in Thursday evening’s 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Lightning’s late storm served as a metaphor for the power and insight the metaphorical lightning bolts symbolize in the sky.
Ducks Open the Season Strong
What’s new? Ask that of most people, and you’ll get a “not much” in response. Ask it in the Anaheim Ducks’ orbit, and you’ll get a little more, from player news to news off the ice.
Lightning Take Control Early; Vanquish Canucks
Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton were a pair of relentless storms that had no restitution in the Tampa Bay Area these last couple of weeks as the duo punished southwestern Florida and Tampa Bay, in general.
Bruins Lohrei Sticking to Basics
A shaky performance in Boston's opening night loss to the Florida Panthers earned second-year defenseman Mason Lohrei a night off two nights later for the Bruins home opener. Lohrei responded with two solid performances during Boston's next two games. The 23-year-old...
Yes, it's (very) early. But a handful of teams we expected to be top Stanley Cup contenders are well off of that trajectory. Which is in worst shape? [...]
With a new season underway, here's how a panel of coaches, analytics gurus and former players ranks all 32 teams' netminder depth. [...]
How does the betting market compare between the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Bills, Knicks, Islanders and Rangers? [...]
San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL draft, will miss at least two more weeks with a lower-body injury. [...]
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out long term but not for the season. [...]
The Avalanche placed Jonathan Drouin on IR Sunday and called up veteran forward Chris Wagner from the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League. [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins veteran goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, 28, who has missed the start of the regular season because of a lower-body injury, joined the team Saturday for its four-game road trip [...]
Lukas Reichel has made his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks after he was a healthy scratch for the team's opening four-game trip. [...]
The Ontario Hockey League said Thursday that it is taking sexual assault allegations against eight former players "very seriously" and will cooperate with any police investigation. [...]
Injured Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov skated Thursday for the first time since leaving a game at Ottawa on Oct. 10 with a lower-body injury, a sign he might be back [...]
NCAA HOCKEY
UND Hockey Fest Pictures
The University of North Dakota hockey team held their annual fan feast on Tuesday night. It was an opportunity for UND fans to get their first look at the 2024-25 hockey team. Here are some images from the event.
UND Hockey Media Day Pictures and Quotes
On Wednesday, the University of North Dakota men's hockey team held its annual media day. Here are a few thoughts and pictures from the day. First, I attended practice at 9:00 am. The practice session was intense and workman-like. Here are some...
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I want to be very careful and make sure I preface this correctly. So please remember as you read what I'm about to write: We're two weeks into the season. [...]
Now in its third year as a Division I program, Lindenwood has had its moments before. But this past weekend in Wisconsin was a major milestone. One of what it [...]
Welcome back, college hockey [...]
The NCAA Division I council introduced legislation on Tuesday to change the longstanding “CHL rule,” which deemed players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL ineligible for NCAA hockey [...]
It would be shocking at this point if the NCAA did anything other than eliminate restrictions on Major Junior players joining NCAA teams [...]
The ECAC has a clear favorite this season in Cornell, but after that there are a lot of talented teams that could make a stand. It is an interesting time [...]
HOCKEY HISTORY
Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 2 of 2)
Goaltenders Lorne “Gump” Worsley and Johnny Bower had a lot in common. Both made their NHL debuts with the New York Rangers in the 1950s, both have earned multiple Vezina Trophies, both are members of the NHL Hall of Fame and both played into their 40s and won four Stanley Cups during their long playing careers. And of course both also had to leave New York to achieve their future success.
Retro Rangers: Bower and “Gump” Had Much in Common (Part 1 of 2)
Goaltenders Lorne “Gump” Worsley and Johnny Bower had a lot in common. Both made their NHL debuts with the New York Rangers in the 1950s, both have earned multiple Vezina Trophies, both are members of the NHL Hall of Fame and both played into their 40s and won four Stanley Cups during their long playing careers. And of course both also had to leave New York to achieve their future success.
HOCKEY VIDEO GAMES
NHL 25 Out Tomorrow
NHL 25 is due out tomorrow, and it marks the 34th iteration of EA’s hockey video game (dating back to the initial “NHL Hockey” released for Sega Genesis). Featuring the Hughes brothers (Jack, Quinn and Luke) on the cover, here’s a look at what to expect from NHL 25.
NHL 24 Fails to Deliver
The latest edition of EA Sports’ NHL hockey video game series – NHL 24 – is available now on PlayStation and Xbox. Last season’s release was quite disappointing, and our hope was that NHL 24 would represent a huge leap forward and take full advantage of next-generation console power. Unfortunately, it falls short and disappoints again this time, in some even more critical ways.
PHOTO GALLERIES
Photo Gallery: Capitals vs Flyers (04/16/2024)
The Washington Capitals clinched the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with their 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in regulation. Simultaneously, the Capitals victory also ended the Red Wings and Penguins chances at the post-season.
Photo Gallery: Islanders vs Flyers (04/01/2024)
Brock Nelson scored at 1:24 of overtime to lead the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday. Bob Fina photographed the game for Inside Hockey.
Ullmark (strain) will return to the lineup in Tuesday's road matchup against Utah, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]
General manager Mike Grier said Monday that Celebrini (lower body) will miss at least two more weeks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis [...]
Gustavsson will start Tuesday's road game against the Panthers, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]
Ersson will protect the home net Tuesday against Washington, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update. [...]
Head coach Peter DeBoer said Monday that Seguin (lower body) will travel with the Stars for their road trip that begins Tuesday in Buffalo, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest [...]