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Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Nov 21, 2024, 07:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss the next

Field Level Media Nov 20, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Blackhawks will be without top defenseman Seth Jones for four weeks after he suffered a right foot injury against the Seattle Kraken on Nov. 14. Jones, 30, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. He may have been hurt while blocking

Associated Press Nov 20, 2024, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BROSSARD, Quebec — The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practiced with his teammates Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a left knee sprain. Laine skated alone before joining the team for the first few drills at practice.

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 07:05 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

Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Nov 20, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions One of the most impressive things about the Winnipeg Jets this season is how unimpressed they

Associated Press Nov 19, 2024, 06:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Auston Matthews boarded a plane and crossed an ocean. The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping the trip provides some answers — and returns their best to the ice. General manager Brad Treliving said following Tuesday’s practice his captain, out day-to-day since Nov.

Associated Press Nov 19, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — The NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home Tuesday and expected to make a full recovery. The league said that Mitch Dunning was home following a trip to

ESPN News Services Nov 19, 2024, 12:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. Ovechkin, fresh off scoring a hat trick

ESPN News Services Nov 18, 2024, 09:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Islanders veteran defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a heart procedure on Tuesday that will sideline him indefinitely, the team announced Monday. Reilly didn’t know he had a heart condition until it was found during testing for a concussion that he sustained

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 18, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Yaroslav Askarov, one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects, was called up Monday by the San Jose Sharks in a move that had been expected since the start of the season. Askarov,

Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 18, 2024, 08:25 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions As the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin‘s camp negotiate for a new contract, the goalie doesn’t want to talk about what’s at stake — though everyone else around the league does. According to sources, Shesterkin

ESPN News Services Nov 17, 2024, 11:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin recorded his first hat trick of the season, scoring three goals Sunday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. It was his first hat trick since Dec. 31, 2022, against the

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 17, 2024, 04:49 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced its

Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 09:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse was bloodied and had to be helped to the locker room after taking a hit to the head from Toronto forward Ryan Reaves early in the second period Saturday night. Nurse wheeled around his net and was caught

ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed Saturday night’s 4-3 win against San Jose with an illness. It was his second straight game missed because of an illness; he also did not play in Pittsburgh’s 6-2 loss at Columbus on Friday. Letang has

Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 06:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Seth Jones on injured reserve on Saturday because of a right foot injury. Jones, 30, played in each of Chicago’s first 17 games, averaging more than 25 1/2 minutes of ice time. He has two

Associated Press Nov 15, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months

ESPN News Services Nov 15, 2024, 04:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello was placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing surgery Thursday night for a lower-body injury. Zuccarello exited at 12:52 of the first period in Thursday’s 3-0 win against Montreal after being hit