What the hell is going on with Corey Perry?
(UPDATE): According to reports, the Blackhawks have said Corey Perry was released because of an incident involving a team employee. No further details were provided by the team. Read More
Red Wings sign old, decrepit man
There have been some green shoots for the Detroit Red Wings (how Christmas-y. Timely!) so far this season. Their trade for Alex DeBrincat has paid off so far, as Top Cat has 12 goals in 20 games so far (a 49-goal pace). Dylan Larkin is doing that thing again where he teases being a genuine No. 1 center for a real team (over a point per game), before fading just enough in the second half that everyone goes back into training camp asking, “Is this guy a lead or rhythm guitarist?” Maybe in Year 10 we’ll finally get an answer. J.T. Compher has been solid. Read More
You’re reading this correctly: The Kings might actually be the best team in hockey
You’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of the Los Angeles Kings for a while. We’re coming up on 10 years since their last Stanley Cup. They haven’t won a round in the playoffs since, with four pretty inglorious dirt naps in the first round in the interim. They threw up (maybe literally) some pretty awful teams that definitely were not worth staying up late to watch for inhabitants east of the Rockies. Read More
Canadiens G Sam Montembeault signs 3-year extension
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension on Friday.
Montembeault, 27, previously was slated to reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2024. The Quebec native was claimed off waivers by the Canadiens on Oct. 2, 2021. Read More
Sharks still looking for first road win as they visit Devils
Recent results indicate the New Jersey Devils may be regaining their form from a strong opening few weeks and now they would like to avoid any kind of a letdown against the NHL’s worst team. Read More
NHL roundup: G Tristan Jarry scores, Pens top Lightning
Goaltender Tristan Jarry had 39 saves and made Pittsburgh history by scoring a goal as the Penguins won at Tampa Bay for the fourth straight time, beating the Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. Read More
Tom Wilson’s first hat trick sends Capitals past Ducks
Tom Wilson celebrated his 700th NHL game with his first career hat trick to lead the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Read More
Knights dump Canucks, hold onto first place in Pacific
Jack Eichel finished with a goal and two assists and Ivan Barbashev had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights won the battle for first place in the Pacific Division, routing the host Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday. Read More
Nick Bjugstad nets OT winner as Coyotes top Avs
Nick Bjugstad scored with 21 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Arizona Coyotes to 4-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night in Tempe, Ariz. Read More
Flames tie it late, upend Stars in OT
Nazem Kadri’s overtime goal gave the host Calgary Flames a 4-3 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday.
Defensemen Chris Tanev, Noah Hanifin and MacKenzie Weegar also scored for the Flames, and goalie Jacob Markstrom made 13 saves, including a crucial pair on Matt Duchene with his team down by one goal halfway through the third. Markstrom also collected an assist on the winner. Read More
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