Recap: Islanders Cruise Past Sabres Gil Martin | December 23, 2016 The New York Islanders got another strong performance from Thomas Greiss and cruised to a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at Barclays Center. Five different Islanders scored goals while…
Recap: Carlson & Capitals Storm Past Lightning Sammi Silber | December 23, 2016 The Washington Capitals appeared sluggish over the course of their two-game slide but came to Verizon Center Friday ready to play, with an unwavering sense of energy and urgency. From the…
Matthews’ Homecoming, Pitlick Out, Howard Update & More News Steven DiOssi | December 23, 2016 Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews will return to his home state of Arizona when the Coyotes host the Maple Leafs on Friday. The 19-year-old forward grew up in the…
Deep Centers, Powerful Penguins Joshua Crockett | December 23, 2016 Before the time of Stanley Cup winning head coaches Mike Sullivan and Dan Bylsma, the Pittsburgh Penguins long believed in a “three center model.” That is to say, keep the…
Phillip Danault: Another Trade Won Brianne Spiker | December 23, 2016 As it became increasingly clear that the Montreal Canadiens wouldn’t make the playoffs in 2016, the trade deadline represented a chance for management to get rid of veterans in favour…
Preview: Capitals Look for Spark Against Lightning Sammi Silber | December 23, 2016 In the midst of a two-game skid, the Washington Capitals are looking to rebound Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team looking for its third straight win. With the…
Preview: Stars Face Kings Friday Matt Pryor | December 23, 2016 Friday night, the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings square off in Big D. For both clubs, it’s the final game before the three-day holiday break. The time off will…
Preview: Sharks Face Oilers in Battle of Overworked Goalies Zachary DeVine | December 23, 2016 The San Jose Sharks take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight at SAP Center in a battle of teams atop the Pacific Division. The Oilers currently trail San Jose in the…
Top Players to Watch at World Juniors Dustin Nelson | December 23, 2016 It’s here. The 2017 World Junior Championship is finally here. With its arrival comes a chance for national glory, rising draft stock, the biggest stage some players will ever see…
Better Defense, Stagnant Offense The Hockey Writers | December 23, 2016 As the Dallas Stars head into their final game of their current five-game home stand, and their last before the holiday break, there have been some notable points regarding both…
Oilers: Accepting Milan Lucic Rob Soria | December 23, 2016 For an organization that has traditionally struggled to close the deal when it comes to signing premium free agents, this summer signaled a turning point of sorts for the Edmonton…
Oshie’s Best Caps’ Shootout Goals Dave Holcomb | December 23, 2016 Everyone remembers T.J. Oshie’s heroics as a member of Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics when he practically single-handedly beat the Russians by scoring four goals in six shootout…
