The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. Detroit, Boston, Chicago and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history. … [Read more...] about US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st time
The wait is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Ekblad, who is raring to return
Aaron Ekblad is back on the ice with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers for workouts — but can’t play until Game 3 of Florida’s first-round playoff series. … [Read more...] about The wait is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Ekblad, who is raring to return
Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
Carolina drafted him in the third round in 2020, and Nikishin helped the Russians reach the Olympic final in Beijing in 2022. His contract is worth $832,500 a year — prorated this season — and includes a $185,000 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
Goals aplenty! A season-high four hat tricks in Wednesday’s NHL action
Minnesota’s Joel Eriksson Ek and San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini traded hat tricks in one contest, and Toronto’s Matthew Knies, Philadelphia’s Tyson Foerster also had three-goal games. … [Read more...] about Goals aplenty! A season-high four hat tricks in Wednesday’s NHL action
Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference
Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference