Internally, the expectation is the franchise’s first championship since 2011, but the status of being the team to beat isn’t there. … [Read more...] about After clinching a spot, the Boston Bruins hope to fine-tune their game for the playoffs
Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox’s quick goal in OT
Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox’s quick goal in OT
Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
Virginia’s House speaker also confirmed he was told that Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the teams, is no longer considering a deal to relocate them from the District of Columbia. … [Read more...] about Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
Arizona Coyotes sign Josh Doan, son of former longtime captain Shane Doan
The 22-year-old grew up in the Phoenix area, where his dad spent 21 seasons with the Coyotes - most of those as captain. … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes sign Josh Doan, son of former longtime captain Shane Doan
T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals’ lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games
Oshie is in his ninth season with the Capitals after playing his first seven with the St. Louis Blues. The Warroad, Minnesota, native played in his 1,000th regular-season game on March 16 at Vancouver. … [Read more...] about T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals’ lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games
Hurricanes’ Evgeny Kuznetsov gets a standing ovation in his return to Washington
Kuznetsov was the leading scorer on Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup run, the highlight of his decade-long stint as one of the team’s core players. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Evgeny Kuznetsov gets a standing ovation in his return to Washington
Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyers star and NHL All-Star Game MVP, retires
Simmonds will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Flyers and be honored by the franchise during an April 13 game against the New Jersey Devils. … [Read more...] about Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyers star and NHL All-Star Game MVP, retires
New York Rangers sign Swedish goalie Hugo Ollas, who played at Merrimack College
Before attending Merrimack, Ollas appeared in 11 games in 2020-21 in the Swedish Hockey League. … [Read more...] about New York Rangers sign Swedish goalie Hugo Ollas, who played at Merrimack College
Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension
Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance. He earned a whole lot more. … [Read more...] about Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension