Sunrise, FL – what once started as a benefit for injured hockey players in need of financial assistance has evolved into a celebration of the fastest team sport in the world, a collection of the game’s brightest stars, showcasing their talents over a long weekend and a celebration of our
NEW YORK — The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced the player assignments for the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills™ presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, featuring seven events that will showcase hockey’s top talent on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, TVA Sports) at the home of the Florida Panthers,
In Toronto, Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third period to end any hopes the Maple Leafs would chase down the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. The Leafs had closed to within 3-2 of the Bruins on a goal from Calle Jarnkrok, but Zacha scored 30 seconds after that goal
In Buffalo, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes extended their active win streak to seven on Wednesday night, in a 5-1 thumping of the Sabres. Antti Raanta made 29 saves in the Carolina win. “A little bit of everything, I think that’s the key,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “I think every
NEW YORK – New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak and Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of January. FIRST STAR – JACK HUGHES, C, NEW JERSEY DEVILS Hughes led the NHL with 13-10—23 in 13
NEW YORK – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who led rookie netminders with six wins in nine starts (6-2-1, 3.05 GAA, .907 SV%) to help Buffalo climb within one point of a playoff spot, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for January. Luukkonen edged Calgary Flames goaltender
Gustav Nyquist is expected to miss the rest of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a shoulder injury. The injury, which the forward sustained during a 3-2 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 25, will not require surgery. He had been placed on injured reserve
In Columbus, the Blue Jackets’ Johnny Gaudreau scored at 12:44 of the third period to rally them back for a 3-3 tie with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The Caps had one last push when Evgeny Kuznetsov scored with 26 seconds gone in extra tome for a 4-3 win.
In Montreal, Brady Tkachuk scored with 78 seconds left in regulation to give the visiting Ottawa Senators a 5-4 win over the Canadiens Canadiens Tuesday night. It was Ottawa’s fourth straight win. “You felt the momentum on their side,” Tkachuk said. “Of course it was a lucky break, but it
In Raleigh, the Los Angeles Kings coughed up a 4-1 lead in the third period and lost to the Hurricanes, 5-4, in extra time on Tuesday night.“It was a great third [period],” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “Give them credit for not packing it in. It’s 4-1 going into the