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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Jordan Staal sat in his locker looking shell-shocked. Again. The Carolina Hurricanes had just been blown out for the second straight night — a rarity in itself — but by the same

Associated Press Dec 8, 2024, 01:26 PM ET CHICAGO — The Blackhawks placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve on Sunday with a left groin injury. Mrazek was replaced by Arvid Soderblom in the first period of Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. The 32-year-old Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .906 save

Dec 8, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tom Wilson‘s two goals in the third period changed the look of Saturday night’s game for the Washington Capitals, and it came after a puck changed the look of his face. Wilson was hit in the left cheek by the deflected shot of teammate Jakob Chychrun

Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 08:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — – Anders Sorensen’s first game with Chicago looked a lot like when Luke Richardson was coaching the Blackhawks. Not enough offense in another loss. Sorensen took over as the interim coach after Richardson was fired on Thursday. The 49-year-old Sorensen, who was

Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 05:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was frustrated with a couple of calls during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. “Let me start: One thing I teach my team to do is not dive,” he said in opening his

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:50 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Defenseman Jacob Trouba called out the New York Rangers for how they handled his eventual trade to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, claiming months of public speculation impacted his ability to serve as the team’s captain.

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Dec 6, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL trade deadline for the 2024-25 season is not until March 7, but teams

Emily Kaplan, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions The New York Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin have agreed to an eight-year contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Kevin Weekes and Emily Kaplan. The average annual value on the contract is $11.5 million, according to sources.

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The

Open Extended Reactions From Feb. 12-20, best-on-best international hockey featuring NHL players is back. The 4 Nations Face-Off event will pit the best NHLers from the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden against one another in a round-robin tournament followed by a championship game. Which teams are most well-represented at the event? You’ll find that

Dec 5, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday after just eight wins in their first 26 games left them with the worst record based on points in the league. The team announced the move in a release, noting that Anders Sorensen, the coach of its

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 12:59 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Team Canada general manager Don Sweeney indicated that Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is still in consideration for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite being snubbed from Canada’s NHL 4 Nations Face-Off roster this week. Bedard, 19,

Emily Kaplan, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions A few days before Thanksgiving, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin was in Columbus to scout the Blue Jackets. After the game, he went for dinner and drinks with Chris Kelleher, his assistant general manager. As the

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations Face-Off is many things. It’s a midseason exhibition tournament that replaces the NHL All-Star Game for a change of pace. It’s an antipasto of international hockey ahead of the Italian feast

Dec 4, 2024, 06:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Instead of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States

Dec 4, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin will undergo hip surgery Thursday and is expected to miss four to six months. The team announced that the surgery will repair a left-side femoral acetabular infringement and left-side hip labrum and be performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in

ESPN News Services Dec 4, 2024, 12:30 AM ET CALGARY, Alberta — With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands, Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich scored goals as the Calgary Flames shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-0, in a game between the two franchises the late Johnny Gaudreau played for. The Gaudreaus,

Multiple Contributors Dec 3, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In lieu of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and