Bryan Rust with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
October 13, 2021 (02:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Evan Rodrigues with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
October 13, 2021 (02:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Teddy Blueger with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
October 13, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Alex Killorn with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
October 13, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Anthony Cirelli with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
October 13, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Dominik Simon with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
October 13, 2021 (02:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Penguins? Heinen scores first goal of 2021-22 NHL season
October 13, 2021 (01:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
An opening salvo on opening night. More...

Danton Heinen with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
October 13, 2021 (01:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
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Alain Vigneault ready to see Patrick Brown, start Flyers' push for return to playoffs
October 13, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Head coach Alain Vigneault is ready to see newcomer Patrick Brown and start the Flyers' push for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. By Jordan Hall More...

Repeat champ Lightning raise 2021 Stanley Cup banner
October 13, 2021 (00:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
This time, the Bolts got to do it in front of their home crowd. More...

Ten things to know about the Ducks: Young standouts looking to become stars
October 12, 2021 (23:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Reaching the postseason likely will be a difficult task for the 2021-22 Anaheim Ducks, but the team has plenty of young talent poised to break out. More...

Fantasy Hockey bold predictions for 2021-22 NHL season
October 12, 2021 (20:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
With the 2021-22 NHL season set to kick off, let's take one final look at our crystal ball to see what could come to pass this year. More...

NHL dog of the day: The champs should roll on opening night
October 12, 2021 (19:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Taking a look at our favorite plus-money bet for opening night of the NHL season. More...

Nathan MacKinnon in COVID-19 protocol, out for Avs? opener
October 12, 2021 (19:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Colorado head coach Jared Bednar is also out after testing positive last week. More...

Stanley Cup tiers: Contenders and pretenders
October 12, 2021 (17:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Lightning are still a cut above as two-time Stanley Cup champions, but they will be pushed as they chase a rare three-peat. More...

Dave Hakstol hopes for rebound success with expansion Kraken
October 12, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Seattle is a desirable if daunting stop on an unexpected NHL journey for Hakstol that started in 2015 with his first head coaching opportunity in Philadelphia. More...

NHL power rankings entering the 2021-21 season
October 12, 2021 (17:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The 2021-22 NHL season has officially arrived, and it's time to see how all 32 teams stack up entering the season. Here's the NHL power rankings ahead of opening night. More...

The NHL is back
October 12, 2021 (17:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the return to ESPN and how the league is enforcing COVID-19 protocols to make games safe. More...

ESPN, TNT Seek Demographic Shift in NHL TV Rights Line Change
October 12, 2021 (16:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
In its battle for the fans of the future, the NHL is hoping its two new TV partners can give hockey a leg up. This week, the league will have its first look at ESPNs and WarnerMedias differing strategies for growing the sport without losing its diehard supporters. ESPN gets the first shot Tuesday, as [] More...

NHL starts season with 'less than five' players unvaccinated. How league achieved 99% buy in.
October 12, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Thanks to NHL support and union-backed educational efforts, more than 99% of the league's players have been vaccinated by Tuesday's opening night, More...

2021-22 NHL season preview: Five bold Boston Bruins predictions
October 12, 2021 (15:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
A Norris Trophy for Charlie McAvoy? Playoff success against the NHL's best team? Here are five BOLD predictions for the Bruins in the 2021-22 season. More...

NHL betting: A complete season preview
October 12, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Previewing every single NHL team from a betting perspective prior to the start of the season. More...

Nick Suzuki signs 8-year, $63 million extension with Canadiens
October 12, 2021 (14:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The 22-year-old forward has 28 goals and 82 points in 127 games. More...

NHL odds: 2022 Stanley Cup champion, awards
October 12, 2021 (14:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
PointsBet has released betting odds for the NHL's 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion. More...

PHT Morning Skate: Lightning up for three-peat challenge; Matthews out this week
October 12, 2021 (14:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Tuesday's collection of links. More...

PHT?s 2021-22 Stanley Cup predictions
October 12, 2021 (13:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Will the Lightning make it a three-peat? We make our picks for this season's champion. More...

Power Rankings: Avs are team to beat in 21-22
October 12, 2021 (12:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Joey Alfieri delivers the first power rankings of the 2021-22 season. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) More...

NHL 2021-22 predictions: Awards, first coach fired, most underrated player
October 12, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
We make our picks for the major NHL awards and other predictions. More...

2021-22 NHL power rankings: Can anyone catch the Tampa Bay Lightning?
October 12, 2021 (11:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Tampa Bay Lightning remain the NHL's hottest team and atop the power rankings, but which team is No. 2? And where do the Kings and Ducks stand? More...

Column: NHL predictions: The Lightning will stay hot, the Kraken will be competitive and more
October 12, 2021 (11:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Hall of Fame columnist Helene Elliott offers her predictions for the 2021-22 NHL season, including the Lightning, the Kraken and Connor McDavid. More...

NHL season predictions: Will Lightning three-peat? Experts mixed on Stanley Cup winner
October 12, 2021 (10:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
USA TODAY Network's NHL experts have predicted dominance from Connor McDavid and Cale Makar, but they are mixed on who will win the Stanley Cup. More...

Welcome to the 2021-22 NHL season
October 12, 2021 (10:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
A primer for what you might have missed during a very busy NHL summer. More...

NHL season predictions: better fashion, the Kraken wakes and an NY title
October 12, 2021 (09:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
There is a packed season coming up, with a new team, rising players and the small matter of a Winter Olympics tournament Seattle Kraken make their debut this season. Photograph: Dean Rutz/AP Seattle wont get an inaugural playoff visit Theres a lot to love about an NHL team finally returning to Seattle (jersey collectors no doubt await a revival of the Golden Seals kit), if for no other reason than to give the Vancouver Canucks a true regional rival " even if their jerseys are, annoyingly, almo More...

Central and Pacific Division Predictions
October 12, 2021 (04:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The NBC Sports Edge Hockey staff gives their predictions for the Central and Pacific Divisions as well as Fantasy, Stanley Cup and Trophy predictions (Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports) More...

Five reasons why Blackhawks will make playoffs in 2021-22
October 12, 2021 (04:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The return of Jonathan Toews and the addition of Marc-Andre Fleury are two of the five reasons why the Blackhawks will return to the postseason in 2021-22. More...

American Hockey League to have 10 female officials this year
October 12, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Many of the women participated in officiating combines run by the NHL and AHL in recent years. More...

American Hockey League to have 10 female officials this year
October 11, 2021 (23:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Ten female officials will work games in the American Hockey League this season, the highest level that women have reached in that position in professional hockey. Katie Guay on Saturday will become the first woman to referee an AHL game. Guay, fellow referees Kelly Cooke, Jacqueline Zee Howard, Laura White, Samantha Hiller, Elizabeth Mantha and Amanda Tasson and linespeople Kendall Hanley, Kirsten Welsh and Alexandra Clarke are among 17 new AHL officials this season. More...

Sharks' opening night roster: What to know about 2021-22 squad
October 11, 2021 (23:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Sharks announced their initial 23-man roster Monday afternoon, which provides a good chance to assess who this team could be. More...

Betting: NHL Season Futures
October 11, 2021 (23:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Minty Bets gives her best futures for the upcoming NHL season. More...

Bruins reveal initial roster for NHL season with couple notable names absent
October 11, 2021 (22:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Bruins announced Monday their initial roster for the first game of the 2021-22 NHL season, and there were a few notable names left off. More...

NHL Power Rankings 2021-22: Where all 32 teams stand on eve of Opening Night
October 11, 2021 (22:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The 2021-22 NHL season begins Tuesday! So let's dive into our first Power Rankings edition. More...

Blackhawks finalize Opening Night roster for 2021-22 NHL season
October 11, 2021 (21:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Blackhawks have officially finalized their Opening Night roster for the 2021-22 NHL season. More...

Flyers claim Golden Knights' Patrick Brown off waivers, per a source
October 11, 2021 (20:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Flyers on Monday claimed Golden Knights forward Patrick Brown off of waivers Monday, a source confirmed. By Jordan Hall More...

Kraken name Mark Giordano first captain; add Barre-Boulet on waivers
October 11, 2021 (19:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The Seattle Kraken named their first captain on Monday by giving veteran defenseman Mark Giordano that honor. More...

NHL Power Rankings: Stanley Cup contender tiers as 2021-22 season begins
October 11, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
In this week's edition of the NHL Power Rankings we separate every team into different Stanley Cup contender tiers to see where they sit entering the 2021-22 NHL season. More...

Islanders vs Rangers: Anders Lee on 5-4 loss in OT | Islanders Post Game
October 11, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
In this Islanders vs Rangers post game interview, Isles captain Anders Lee breaks down the team's 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in the final game of the 2021-22 NHL preseason. Lee describes the importance of a regular season atmosphere in preparation for Thursday's opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes. More...

Bob Boughner unsure of Evander Kane's status ahead of roster deadline
October 11, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Evander Kane remains away from Sharks training camp, and coach Bob Boughner is not sure whether the winger will be part of the final roster. More...

NHL Power Rankings 2021-22: Where every team stands on Opening Night
October 11, 2021 (16:15) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
The 2021-22 NHL season begins Tuesday night, and that means it's time for our first power rankings of the year. Here's a look at where each of the 32 teams stand. More...

Ovechkin begins 5-year contract chasing Gretzky's goals mark
October 11, 2021 (16:00) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals has for a long time been one of hockey's hallowed numbers, record that would never be broken with scoring in the NHL so different now. Alex Ovechkin is ready to take his shot. Ovechkin starts a new five-year contract with the Washington Capitals with 730 goals, 165 away from passing Gretzky. More...

Lightning sign coach Jon Cooper to extension through 2024-25
October 11, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from Yahoo! Sports ]
Cooper has been behind bench with the Lightning since March 2013. More...