Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon earn three points each in Avalanche’s 3-1 win over Coyotes DENVER — Cale Makar was due. The Denver Post · Mar 25, 2023
Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing. Newsday · Mar 25, 2023
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events The National Hockey League's Pride nights are in the spotlight after some high-profile incidents The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Joe Starkey: Mario and Sid — wow, have Penguins fans been lucky PITTSBURGH — I’m not even including Jaromir Jagr or Evgeni Malkin in this piece, except for right here — and many franchises would be thrilled to call those two their best players of all time. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
Flyers’ ‘Next Shift’ program aims to inspire future generations of women who want to work in sports PHILADELPHIA — Growing up as a sports fan outside of Kansas City, Kan., prospective Temple student Megan Wiley used to watch television coverage of her favorite teams with conflicting emotions. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2023
Penguins put up an admirable fight on short rest in their 3-2 loss to Dallas DALLAS – This is not the time of year for moral victories, especially not with such a slim margin for error. But the Penguins can feel pretty good about their effort in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
Kraken let Predators hang around in playoff hunt thanks to shootout loss NASHVILLE — All month long, the Kraken have watched their latest opponent hang around the fringes of the Western Conference playoff chase a little longer than they were comfortable with. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
Blackhawks’ loss to Capitals mars special week for Buddy Robinson Buddy Robinson and brother Eric, a Blue Jackets forward, crossed paths in Washington before consecutive matchups against the Capitals. But Buddy’s Hawks struggled mightily Thursday in a 6-1 loss. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023
Shesterkin superb, Fox scores winner as Rangers avenge loss to Hurricanes RALEIGH, N.C. — If the Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the playoffs next month, it has the potential to be a really great series. Newsday · Mar 24, 2023
Jeremy Swayman lifts Bruins over Canadiens, 4-2 BOSTON — The Bruins haven’t exactly been playing like Stanley Cup favorites the last couple of games, but their goalies have been there to make sure they didn’t pay the consequences for it. Boston Herald · Mar 24, 2023
Panthers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Leafs, 1st losing skid since January SUNRISE, Fla. 1 As recently as Tuesday, the Florida Panthers held full control of their postseason destiny. Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2023
Blues rally from two-goal deficit to defeat Red Wings, 4-3 DETROIT — With the season long ago decided, the Blues haven't quit playing. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 24, 2023
Geoff Baker: James Reimer, other NHL players who decline to wear Pride Night jerseys deserve scrutiny NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There's little doubt that San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer knew well in advance that allowing a soft overtime goal to Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Thursday would be the least of his weekend problems to follow. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023
As teams and players around NHL back out of ‘Pride’ celebrations, Panthers ‘celebrate it’ Pride Month has sparked controversy across the NHL throughout this season with players and teams opting out of large, very public parts of the festivities. The Florida Panthers, however, will be full participants in the team’s celebration Thursday in Sunrise. Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Son of famed restauranteur dies in freak escalator fall at Rangers game ‘We have no idea what happened, but they do,’ widow’s lawyer says
The Denver Post · Mar 23, 2023 Sidney Crosby dangles, Jeff Carter scores twice in Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins DENVER — Sidney Crosby and the Penguins don’t need extra motivation at this stage of their season, but Crosby says he finds more fuel anyway whenever he gets to face his Halifax buddy Nathan MacKinnon.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 23, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride Night warmup jerseys, citing concerns for Russian players. One LGBTQ+ advocate says to look at the big picture. The Chicago Blackhawks won’t have players wear gay-pride-related warmup jerseys for Sunday’s Pride Night celebration before a home game against the Vancouver Canucks, citing security concerns for Russian players.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023 Blackhawks will not wear Pride jerseys for Sunday’s Pride Night due to safety concerns for Russian players The Hawks have three players born or with family in Russia, where a law was passed in December banning “gay propaganda.” Conversations with security officials prompted an organizational decision to scrap the jersey plans, per sources.
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky to set new NHL record in 13-goal thriller Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 40 or more goals in 12 seasons has been beaten, as Alex Ovechkin netted his 40th of the campaign for the 13th time on Tuesday night
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023 Top-Shelf Takes: Handing out the 2023 NHL awards as the regular season winds down Who are the frontrunners for the 2023 NHL awards?
AVNetwork · Mar 22, 2023 More Than 50 LED Displays Enhance the Gameday Experience for Blue Jackets Fans Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets partnered with SNA Displays on the upgrade.
Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023 3 takeaways from Knights’ win: Quick moves up in record book The Golden Knights, when they needed one last burst of energy to close out Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, got it from two of their key players.
Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023 Kraken outshine Stars 5-4 in overtime after blowing lead late DALLAS – For most of Tuesday night’s game, the Kraken reminded folks why everybody had been so excited about their playoff prospects not all that long ago.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 22, 2023 Blues lose 3-2 in fourth round of shootout on Lucas Raymond goal After a 2-2 first period, the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Blues — uh, make that Red Wings — stayed that way through a scoreless second, scoreless third and overtime.
Newsday · Mar 22, 2023 Islanders score huge win over Toronto as Ilya Sorokin again comes up big ELMONT, N.Y. — Ilya Sorokin is easily the Islanders’ most valuable player, the goalie again showing that with another highlight-reel paddle save in Tuesday night’s 7-2 win over the Maple Leafs at UBS Arena.