Recent News

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

By: Canadian Press

Washington is counting on 22-year-old Connor McMichael to shift to center in Backstrom's absence and for others to step up.

November 6, 2023

Couturier feeling like a rookie again in return

By: Chris Lomon

Sean Couturier returned to the ice in September after a near two-year absence.

November 2, 2023

Dorion out as general manager of Ottawa Senators, Staios takes over on interim basis

By: Canadian Press

The NHL team made the announcement this afternoon at a press conference at Canadian Tire Centre.

November 1, 2023

AstraZeneca announces multi-year partnership with NHL and NHLPA Hockey Fights Cancer initiative

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

First-of-its-kind partnership educates and empowers hockey community to face-off against cancer.

November 1, 2023

NHL, NHLPA commemorate 25 years of Hockey Fights Cancer initiative

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

AstraZeneca named an official partner of Hockey Fights Cancer.

November 1, 2023

Byfield looking sharp in strong kick off to 2023-24 season

By: Chris Lomon

Quinton Byfield is going on record – he’s bringing back the bow tie and is equipped to stand out everywhere he goes with the Los Angeles Kings this season.

October 31, 2023

Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career

By: Canadian Press

Thornton ranks seventh all-time in assists, 12th in points with 1,539 and sixth in games played.

October 28, 2023

Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

By: Canadian Press

The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists.

October 28, 2023

Veleno eager for return to familiar surroundings with 2023 Global Series

By: Chris Lomon

Prior to playing professionally for the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Veleno honed his skills with the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League.

October 27, 2023

Zack Kassian retires after 12 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Media Release

The forward played in 661 NHL regular-season games.

October 26, 2023

Borgen’s confidence at an all-time high with Kraken

By: Chris Lomon

Will Borgen feels right at home in his third season with the Seattle Kraken.

October 25, 2023

NHLPA Statement on Symbolic Tape Policy

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA has issued the following statement on the league policy being revised for players to use symbolic tape in support of social causes.

October 24, 2023

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured, other stick tape supporting social causes

By: Canadian Press

The league said in a statement Tuesday that players will have the option to represent social causes with stick tape throughout the season.

October 24, 2023

Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

By: Canadian Press

The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.

October 23, 2023

Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss 6-8 weeks

By: Canadian Press

The team announced Monday that Burakovsky underwent an unspecified procedure to repair an upper-body injury.

October 23, 2023

Anze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings' games played record in season of many possible milestones

By: Canadian Press

Kopitar skated in his 1,297th game to become the Los Angeles Kings leader in games played.

October 22, 2023

How Darren Raddysh carved his path to the NHL

By: Chris Lomon

From using a Steven Stamkos stick in his minor hockey league days to now playing alongside the Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Darren Raddysh is living out his NHL dream.

October 20, 2023

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

By: Canadian Press

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target.

October 19, 2023

Jenner, Kuraly have optimistic outlook for the Blue Jackets season ahead

By: Chris Lomon

The Columbus Blue Jackets leadership group anticipates the team to have renewed success heading into the 2023-24 season.

October 18, 2023

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

By: Canadian Press

Dach was checked into the Blackhawks' bench during the first period of Montreal's home opener against Chicago on Saturday.

October 17, 2023