NHL News
NHL announces a 24-team Stanley Cup Playoff format where two hub cities will host games
A 24-team format will begin with a best-of-five series between seeds 5 through 12 while the top four seeds in each conference will play in a round-robin format to determine seeding.
Mario Lemieux might be partly to blame for Michael Jordan’s Wizards career
In a story that may have been forgotten over the years, Michael Jordan may have decided to play for the Wizards after talking to Mario Lemieux.
What if the Miracle on Ice never happened?
It's easy to imagine what would've happened had the United States lost to the Soviet Union. The tougher question was what would've happened had the United States beat the Soviet Union but then lost to Finland and lost the gold medal?
Gary Bettman says it would be “too easy” of a solution to cancel current NHL season
Bettman sounds intent to finish out the 2019-20 NHL season, and thinks they can be flexible in doing so.
NHL’s neutral site plan reportedly isn’t happening but league is looking at other locations to potentially continue season
Up to four NHL cities may be hosting games whenever the league feels it's appropriate to resume the season.
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave passes away at 25 due to brain bleed
Cave had been in a medically-induced coma to remove a colloid cyst.
Will labor disputes prevent Alex Ovechkin from breaking Gretzky’s goal record?
Alex Ovechkin could catch Wayne Gretzky's record ... unless another lockout stops him.
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave in medically-induced coma due to brain bleed
The entire hockey community is keeping Cave and his family in their thoughts.
Calgary cancels public gatherings until June 30 due to COVID-19, including pro sports
The Calgary Flames (NHL) and Calgary Stampeders (CFL) won't be able to hold home games before July due to the coronavirus outbreak, if those leagues return to action.
Toronto bans all public events until June 30 due to COVID-19; how will this impact the NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS?
The ban doesn't apply to sporting events in Toronto, but it's hard to see pro sports not being affected.
The case for Sidney Crosby as hockey’s GOAT
Wayne Gretzky is widely considered the greatest hockey player of all-time. Unlike most other sports, hockey entertains little...
What is the most likely scenario for the fate of the 2019-2020 NHL season?
At what point will the NHL cancel the current season?
Five classic events sports networks should show to fill the time
Networks need to fill time, people want to watch sports, we can make this work.
Mavericks, Cavaliers, Predators, Kevin Love, and Cody Zeller among those willing to pay hourly workers during coronavirus suspension
Some teams and players are doing their part to help hourly workers who needed games to keep going.
MLB, MLS, and NHL to suspend season due to coronavirus, NASCAR to hold races without fans
On the heels of the NBA suspending their season due to the coronavirus, multiple sports leagues have followed...
Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad goes off for 5 goals vs Caps, including OT winner
FIVE GOALS. That doesn't happen often.
Ottawa Senators CEO fired after two months in charge for swearing at owner
The Senators wouldn't go into detail but Little said there was some kind of disagreement with owner Eugene Melnyk that caused Little to swear at Melnyk.
After David Ayres, the NHL is trying to squash the fun out of its emergency backup goalie rule
The publicity around this sounds like something the NHL should be enjoying, right? Apparently not.
Hershey Bears’ Kale Kessy knocked out after fight, stretchered off
Following a fight with Derek Sheppard, Kessy lost consciousness. He regained consciousness on the ice, and was stretchered off and transferred to a medical facility.
Capitals edge Penguins 5-3 behind beautiful breakaway goal from Tom Wilson, take top spot in Metropolitan Division
Wilson forced a turnover at his own blue line, took a pass from Nicklas Bäckström, broke in alone, and deked Matt Murray to score a beautiful goal.
Emergency goalie (and zamboni driver) David Ayres makes 8 saves in 28 minutes for the Hurricanes in a win
It was the longest appearance by an emergency backup in the modern NHL.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes 8th NHL player to ever score 700 goals
Ovi joins Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Brett Hull, Marcel Dionne, Phil Esposito, and Mike Gartner in the 700 Club.
The hockey community coming together for Jay Bouwmeester is a testament to the sport and its fans
Hockey fans, players and teams have come together following the medical emergency.
Blues-Ducks game postponed after Jay Bouwmeester collapses on bench
Scary scene in Anaheim.
5 ways the NHL can improve the All-Star Skills Competition
The NHL's Skills Competition is getting better, but can still improve.
