Pastrnak scores Nos. 50, 51, Bruins defeat Hurricanes in shootout
Boston wins 7th straight; Carolina extends Metropolitan Division lead
by Kurt Dusterberg / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
RALEIGH, N.C. -- David Pastrnak scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season, and the Boston Bruins recovered to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout at PNC Arena on Sunday.
Avalanche recover, defeat Coyotes in shootout to gain in Central
Rantanen has goal, assist for Colorado, which has won 8 of 9
by Alan Robinson / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who recovered for a 4-3 shootout win against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on Sunday.
Tavares scores twice, Maple Leafs hang on against Predators
Woll makes 23 saves for Toronto; Nashville has lost 5 of 7
by John Glennon / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
NASHVILLE -- John Tavares had two goals and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.
Pettersson scores twice in 3rd, Canucks defeat Blackhawks
Forward extends point streak to 12 games for Vancouver, which has won 10 of 12
by Bruce Miles / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
CHICAGO -- Elias Pettersson scored two third-period goals in a 1:03 span for the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.
Zizing 'Em Up: Eichel ready for 1st trip to Stanley Cup Playoffs
Golden Knights forward, No. 2 pick in 2015 Draft, excited for chance to play for 'ultimate prize'
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999. Each Sunday during the season, he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts to write his weekly notes column, "Zizing 'Em Up."
McDavid focused on Oilers playoff push, not pursuit of 70 goals
Edmonton captain needs 10 goals in final 9 games to reach milestone, says 'nothing's impossible'
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Can Connor McDavid reach the prestigious 70-goal mark with three weeks remaining in the NHL regular season?
NHL Buzz: Duchene week to week for Predators with upper-body injury
Blackhawks forward Toews resumes skating; Chychrun out weeks for Senators
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Oilers prospect Fanti scores goalie goal for ECHL's Komets
23-year-old netminder splits empty net from behind his own in win
by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer
Edmonton Oilers prospect Ryan Fanti, a goalie for the Fort Wayne Komets, scored from behind his own net in a 6-3 ECHL victory against the Rapid City Rush on Sunday.
Flyers Charities Carnival returns after 3-year absence due to pandemic
Fans enjoyed day of games, locker room tours, breakfast with mascot
by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
PHILADELPHIA -- The Flyers Charities Carnival returned Sunday for the first time in three years.
Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups
Matheson, Hartman, Kochetkov worth adding in standard leagues; podcast analysis
by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy
Each week during the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com will provide the top 10 players to add off the fantasy hockey waiver wire. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.
Goal of the Season? Blue Jackets' Johnson hits the 'Michigan'
Check out the most sensational scores from around the NHL in 2022-23
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Well, it was only a matter of time. But on Friday, we saw the first "Michigan" goal scored by an NHL player who actually went to the University of Michigan. And of course, it was on March 24.
Lizotte suspended 1 game for actions in Kings game
Forward disciplined for cross-checking Morrissey of Jets
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NEW YORK - Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte has been suspended for one game, without pay, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey during NHL Game No. 1154 in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 25, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
Unmasked: 'Recoil' technique helps Ullmark to best season for Bruins
Goalie opening mind to drifting backward leads to NHL highs in wins, GAA, save percentage
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Before Linus Ullmark could take a big step forward in his NHL career for the Boston Bruins this season, he had to first wrap his head around moving backward in his crease.
Ovechkin, Kuznetsov attend dinner at Malkin's house day before game
Penguins forward hosts Capitals players for meal
by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer
Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin are putting their rivalry aside.
Daily fantasy hockey picks, projections
Players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests; podcast analysis
by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy
NHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests throughout the 2022-23 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.
Hurricanes arrive carrying puppies before game against Maple Leafs
Carolina players promote Pet Supply Drive with furry friends
by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer
The Carolina Hurricanes looked quite fetching during their arrivals on Saturday.
Rinne 'humbled' by statue unveiled in his honor by Predators
Former Nashville goalie has likeness erected outside Bridgestone Arena
by John Glennon / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
NASHVILLE -- Already a larger-than-life character in the eyes of many Nashville Predators fans, Pekka Rinne became that much more so in front of Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.
CHL notebook: Kings prospect Clarke has scoring surge with Barrie
Defenseman making most of return to OHL after starting season with Los Angeles
by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
Future NHL stars are developing in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Each week, NHL.com will highlight a few of the top NHL-affiliated prospects in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Western Hockey League.
Coyotes eliminated, couldn't overcome lack of scoring, road woes
Miss playoffs 10th time in 11 seasons, look to prospects Guenther, Cooley for optimism in 2023-24
by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer
The Arizona Coyotes failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season.
Stafford hypes up Kings fans during Rams Night
NFL quarterback bangs drum, enjoys game at Crypto.com Arena
by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer
Matthew Stafford knows a thing or two about getting a Los Angeles crowd going.
NHL launches 'The Chaos Begins' ad for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Unique video uses art to show just how wild things can get in the postseason
by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer
The Stanley Cup Playoffs chaos is about to begin.
Moore breaks down West playoff race on 'NHL @TheRink' podcast
ESPN analyst, 'NHL Mash-Up' co-host lauds Wild goalies, expected Maple Leafs-Lightning matchup in East
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Dominic Moore is finding it difficult to pick a favorite in the Western Conference with the Stanley Cup Playoffs less than a month away.
Laine out 2-4 weeks for Blue Jackets with triceps strain
Forward injured during practice drill, second-leading scorer for Columbus
by Craig Merz / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
COLUMBUS -- Patrik Laine is out 2-4 weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a triceps strain sustained when taking a shot during the last drill of practice Thursday.
Anderson out remainder of season for Canadiens
Forward sustained high ankle sprain, scored 21 goals
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Josh Anderson will miss the remainder of the season for the Montreal Canadiens because of a high ankle sprain.
President Biden jokes about Maple Leafs during Parliament speech
POTUS unhappy Toronto beat Flyers in January
by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer
President Joe Biden loves Canada, but the United States president says he hasn't forgiven the Toronto Maple Leafs just yet.
McDavid cracks up TNT studio with chirp at Bissonnette
Oilers captain gets big laughs after ruling out NHL comeback for analyst
by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer
Connor McDavid has owned everything in his path this NHL season, it's about time he pulled an own off the ice.
2023 NHL Draft Diary: Adam Fantilli
Michigan center, Hobey Baker finalist primed for NCAA Tournament after winning Big 10 title
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Adam Fantilli of the University of Michigan has been filing a draft diary for NHL.com this season leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29. The 18-year-old freshman center (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), who was born in Nobleton, Ontario, is No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters presented by BioSteel. He leads NCAA Division I men's hockey with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) and has nine power-play goals in 33 games this season. Fantilli is a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award presented annually to recognize the top NCAA men's hockey player.
Bettman talks technology, sports betting in sit-down with Bloomberg TV
NHL Commissioner says giving game to fans 'on their terms' essential going forward
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
If there's one thing that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the League are looking to do moving forward, it's to bring more people to the game. In a sit-down with Business of Sports on Bloomberg TV, he said one important way to do this is through innovations in the business.
McDavid gets to 60 goals for Oilers with words, passes from Draisaitl
Center hits milestone after teammate told him this offseason it was within reach
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Whether it comes via verbal encouragement from a friend or a pass to spring him on a breakaway (sometimes two), even a generational player like Connor McDavid needs help sometimes.