They are winning games and dominating like a Stanley Cup contender should.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 9:41 pm
This week we take a look at the top Cup contenders entering the NHL's second half.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 7:11 pm
General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the move as the Blue Jackets began their NHL-mandated winter break.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 5:56 pm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Eric Robinson to a two-year contract extension on Monday.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 5:17 pm
Ovechkin must serve a mandatory one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game in St. Louis to rest up for the second half of the season.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 5:12 pm
The Capitals will have to find a way to beat the Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., NBC Sports Washington) without Alex Ovechkin who will be serving a one-game suspension.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 4:40 pm
Two first-place teams aim to carry their form into the season's unofficial second half when the St. Louis Blues visit the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. After welcoming the league's biggest stars to St. Louis for Saturday's All-Star Game, the Blues hit the road as the regular season
Posted: January 27, 2020, 4:08 pm
The Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals own a one-point lead over the Boston Bruins in the race for the Presidents' Trophy as they return from a nine-day break to face the Canadiens in Montreal on Monday night. The Capitals, who went into their bye week and the All-Star Game break
Posted: January 27, 2020, 4:04 pm
Also, Alex Killorn is putting up impressive numbers.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 3:06 pm
Monday's collection of links.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 1:15 pm
The NHL returns to action Monday with six games on the schedule. Michael Finewax looks at the notes of the day in the Daily Dose. (AP)
Posted: January 27, 2020, 5:00 am
Could things possibly come full circle for Jumbo Joe Thornton and the Boston Bruins? Joe Haggerty explores the possibility after the San Jose Sharks forward seemed open to potentially being traded.
Posted: January 27, 2020, 3:10 am
Let's run down some stats to keep in mind for fantasy hockey, including signs of huge second half for Jordan Staal.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 10:14 pm
Here we take a look at the individual players that could play a big role in the Stanley Cup Playoff race in the second half of the 2019-20 season.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 9:30 pm
With the NHL All-Star break wrapping up and the second half of the 2019-20 season ready to begin, we are taking a look at some of the players, coaches, and general managers that could have the biggest impact on the Stanley Cup Playoff races and which teams make the postseason. Here, we focus on six
Posted: January 26, 2020, 8:28 pm
Nathan MacKinnon enjoyed when the NHL All-Star Game featured North America against the World in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The league is in talks with players to bring what Commissioner Gary Bettman called a ''distinct international flavor'' to 2021 All-Star Weekend in South Florida
Posted: January 26, 2020, 7:46 pm
Nathan MacKinnon enjoyed when the NHL All-Star Game featured North America against the World in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The league is in talks with players to bring what Commissioner Gary Bettman called a "distinct international flavor� to 2021 All-Star Weekend in South Florida. It'
Posted: January 26, 2020, 7:44 pm
The Tampa Bay Lightning's nine-day break has come to a close, and coach Jon Cooper said he feels his team survived its toughest test of the season. "We knew from Christmas to the All-Star break was going to be a grind for us," Cooper said. Tampa Bay was 18-13-4 at Christmas -- good for
Posted: January 26, 2020, 6:55 pm
The Toronto Maple Leafs blazed a trail up the NHL standings during a sizzling 9-0-1 stretch before losing five of their last six games (1-3-2) heading into the All-Star break. After falling four points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs aim to cut into that deficit on
Posted: January 26, 2020, 5:18 pm
The All-Star Game marks the unofficial midway point of the season, which is the perfect time to take a new look at the league and make some predictions.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 4:26 pm
Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. Hockey's youth was on grand display in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday night, which was won by the Pacific Division. Whether it was Boston's 23-year-old
Posted: January 26, 2020, 2:10 pm
The Original Six team with six Stanley Cups in franchise history known as the Chicago Blackhawks has gotten plenty of salutes from movies, TV shows and other avenues of entertainment over the years.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 1:56 pm
Instead of an All-Star Game MVP, Tomas Hertl is coming home with a bit of prize money.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 5:58 am
Hockey's youth was on grand display in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday night, which was won by the Pacific Division.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 5:43 am
Tkachuk vs. Tkachuk, Blues fans cheering Kane, and more from a memorable night.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 5:09 am
After being booed all weekend, Patrick Kane shared a memorable moment with the St. Louis crowd during the 2020 NHL All-Star Game and it was a perfect way to wrap up the festivities.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 4:33 am
The NHL playoff race will heat up after the extended break and here are reasons why Flyers fans should be concerned about the 2019-20 club. By Jordan Hall
Posted: January 26, 2020, 4:31 am
Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. Hockey's youth was on grand display in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday night, which was won by the Pacific Division. Whether it was Boston's 23-year-old
Posted: January 26, 2020, 4:11 am
Five goals and the game-winner wasn't enough to earn Tomas Hertl the All-Star Game MVP.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 4:04 am
Yet another achievement to file under Johnny4Norris!
Posted: January 26, 2020, 3:00 am
Tomas Hertl led all scorers heading into the All-Star Game Final.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 2:36 am
The Boston Bruins mascot, Blades, had a nice goal in the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday night.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 1:16 am
Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 12:15 am
Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.
Posted: January 26, 2020, 12:00 am
Patrick Kane made his ninth NHL All-Star appearance in Saturday's 3-on-3 tournament in St. Louis.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 7:43 pm
It'll be the NHL's divisions squaring off in three 20-minute3-on-3 games on Saturday night in St. Louis. The Bruins' David Pastrnak, the NHL's leading goal-scorer with 37, is Boston's lone player among the All-Stars. He'll the Atlantic Division captain and will be coached by the
Posted: January 25, 2020, 5:34 pm
Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that puck and player tracking will be up and running in all playoff arenas this spring and is expected to be fully operational leaguewide next season.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 4:00 pm
Wayne Messmer, the National Anthem singer from the 1991 NHL All-Star Game, chatted with NBC Sports Chicago's Blackhawks Talk podcast about one of the most iconic moments in Chicago sports history.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 3:21 pm
There were some interesting results from the 2020 competitions. (AP)
Posted: January 25, 2020, 10:45 am
Blackhawks All-Star Patrick Kane has been booed all weekend in St. Louis and he views it as a sign of respect.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 7:26 am
The All-Star Game will feature a two-round, three-game tournament in which the league's four divisions will square off.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 7:19 am
T.J. Oshie is not just making his first NHL All-Star appearance (8 p.m., NBC), he is doing it in the city where his NHL career began.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 7:04 am
The NHL playoff race will heat up after the extended break and here are reasons why Flyers fans should be hopeful for the 2019-20 club. By Jordan Hall
Posted: January 25, 2020, 5:46 am
Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her. At the time, she was in the glare of the spotlight shooting pucks from the stands at targets on the ice as part of one of the newest events at the All-Star Skills Competition. Of course
Posted: January 25, 2020, 5:25 am
Patrick Kane won the event, which made its debut at the NHL All-Star Skills on Friday night in St. Louis.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 5:15 am
Los Angeles (AFP) - New York Islanders rising star Mathew Barzal dethroned Connor McDavid, ending the fellow Canadian's three-year run as the NHL's fastest skater during the 2020 NHL all-star skills competition on Friday in St. Louis.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 4:46 am
As expected, David Pastrnak showed up with a smile and his trademark charisma to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Friday night at Enterprise Center.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 4:20 am
Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her. At the time, she was in the glare of the spotlight shooting pucks from the stands at targets on the ice as part of one of the newest events at the All-Star Skills Competition. Of course
Posted: January 25, 2020, 4:06 am
The Bruins are still riding high atop the Atlantic Division but they appear to be lacking something. Never fear, Joe Haggerty's readers have plenty of suggestions, as does Haggs, in another edition of the Hagg Bag mailbag.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 4:00 am
Alex Ovechkin elected to skip the NHL All-Star Game and Gary Bettman misses him.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 2:03 am
Erik Karlsson received another honor for how well he played during the 2010s.
Posted: January 25, 2020, 2:01 am