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Oct 31, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:40 PM
     Typically, a 38-save performance allows a team to win, especially at the American Hockey League (AHL) level. The Bridgeport Islanders are far from the typical team. They allowed three goals…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:36 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (4-5-1) at PREDATORS (3-5-1) 8 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:35 PM
     The Boston Bruins take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (4-5-1) at HURRICANES (6-2-0) 7…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:30 PM
     After 10 games, the Montreal Canadiens sit seventh in the Atlantic Division with a 4-5-1 record. Only the Boston Bruins are behind them in that division, which will not likely…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:22 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks take on the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at PPG Paints Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (4-4-1) at PENGUINS (3-7-1) 7…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:18 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (5-4-1) at MAPLE LEAFS (5-4-1)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:12 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Capital One Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (4-5-1) at CAPITALS (6-2-0) 7…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 31, 2024 3:09 PM
     The St. Louis Blues take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at the Wells Fargo Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (5-5-0)…

Oct 31, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:19 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving made a move last night by moving right-handed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 conditional third-round…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:19 PM
     Damon Severson scored in the third period. Elvis Merzlikins made it stand up stopping all 26 shots he faced Wednesday night helping the Blue Jackets to a 2-0 win over…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:03 PM
     Kyle Connor has reached the 500-point milestone on his career. The Winnipeg Jets' right winger picked up an assist on Gabriel Vilardi's game-opening goal 2:48 into their road matchup with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:17 PM
     The San Jose Sharks announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Matt Benning, a 2025 conditional third-round selection,…

Oct 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:55 AM
     Last season, the New Jersey Devils struggled on the defensive side of things, giving up 3.43 goals per game – 26th in the NHL. Sure, some of that had to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:41 AM
     It is the same story, but a different year when it comes to describing the Buffalo Sabres. The team has not qualified for the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:35 AM
     Let's face it, we're all a little tired of the Chicago Blackhawks. Given how often they're on national television, how many of them were named to the National Hockey League's…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:30 AM
     Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:55 AM
     The New Jersey Devils had a storybook start to the season. They took both games in the Global Series, dominating former head coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres heading…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:45 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets entered Monday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the only unbeaten team in the NHL, boasting an impressive 8-0-0 start. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Jets…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:41 AM
     One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal's biggest legends hits two personal milestones, 12 years…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:25 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets provided some relief after a string of losses. With contributions from veterans like Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares,…

Oct 30, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:55 PM
     On Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings traded defenseman Olli Maatta to the Utah Hockey Club for a 2025 third-round pick.  UPDATE: The #RedWings have traded defenseman Olli Maatta to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:23 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings take on the San Jose Sharks tonight (Oct. 29) and one player was surprisingly left out of the Kings' lineup. Forward Kevin Fiala is a healthy…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:52 PM
     On Oct. 29, the Philadelphia Flyers (3-6-1) got a 2-0 shutout victory over their long-time rival Boston Bruins (4-5-1) on the road. This was the Flyers' first regulation win at…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:03 PM
     Washington Capitals' defender Jakob Chychrun is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not return to the game tonight (Oct. 29) against the New York Rangers, the team announced. Chychrun…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:27 PM
     The game between the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues for Tuesday, Oct. 29 has been delayed 30 minutes after a power outage at the Canadian Tire Centre. Tonight's game…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5:16 PM
     According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers are expected to recall Drake Caggiula and Noah Philp from AHL Bakersfield. The team is expected to be without Connor McDavid…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 4:25 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, what is the latest on Connor McDavid's injury? Meanwhile, is general manager Stan Bowman looking to add on defense, potentially to help…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 4:15 PM
     The Saskatoon Blades weren't supposed to be a top team in 2024-25. They lost several key players from their 2024 playoff run and a good part of their incoming roster…

Oct 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:55 AM
     Coming into Monday night's matchup with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Buffalo Sabres had been riding high. A decisive win over the Detroit Red Wings marked three…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:45 AM
     In about two minutes, the entire vibe in Delta Center went from feelings of victory to the utmost defeat. The Utah Hockey Club held a 4-1 lead against the last-place…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:35 AM
     The final game on the homestand for the Boston Bruins ends with the Philadelphia Flyers coming to town. The Bruins are coming off a big victory against the Toronto Maple…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:25 AM
     After years of carrying the bulk of the offensive load for the Detroit Red Wings, team captain Dylan Larkin is no longer the only elite offensive talent on the team,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:15 AM
     The St. Louis Blues poached former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg with an offer sheet this past offseason, and the 23-year-old has been outstanding in his early days with the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:05 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers lost more than just their game last night. While they fell to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets by a 4-0 final, that was the least of anyone's…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens are 4-4-1 to start the season, and many fans are unhappy with their play and with good reason. Even though the team is .500, they have lost…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are now 10 games into the 2024-25 regular season and much like the previous seasons, it's been a mixed bag of results. With some new faces…

Oct 28, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 9:54 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Edmonton Oilers by a final score of 6-1. However, the big story of the night is the status of Connor McDavid. McDavid had to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 9:36 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club announced Monday that they have loaned Josh Doan to their AHL affiliate: the Tucson Roadrunners. Doan has scored two points in nine games with Utah this…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 7:54 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers announced that their captain, Connor McDavid, was hurt tonight (Oct. 28) against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not return to the game. The team mentioned that…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 4:52 PM
     The Calgary Flames take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight (Oct. 28) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 4:51 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight at Rogers Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (5-2-0) at CANUCKS (4-1-2) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 4:50 PM
     Monday morning, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that veteran defenceman Jake McCabe had signed a contract extension for the next five seasons at an average annual value of $4.51 million.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 4:48 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Utah Hockey Club tonight (Oct. 28) at the Delta Center in Utah. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 28, 2024 4:43 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight (Oct. 28) at Ball Arena in Colorado. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.…

Oct 28, 08:00

Oct 27, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 4:55 PM
     Arshdeep Bains, a 23-year-old left winger for the Vancouver Canucks, has made waves in the NHL not only with his skill but also as an inspiration to the Punjabi community.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 4:45 PM
     It's another week in the American Hockey League (AHL), and the Chicago Wolves have a few more games under their belts. After five games into the 2024-25 AHL season, the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:09 PM
     The Ottawa Senators face the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SENATORS (4-3-0) at AVALANCHE (4-4-0) 9 p.m. ET;…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:06 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (3-4-1) at FLYERS (2-5-1) 7 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:04 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks face the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (3-3-1) at DEVILS (5-4-2) 7 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:02 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (3-4-1) at RED WINGS (4-4-0)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:45 PM
     We're almost 10 games into the Chicago Blackhawks' 2024-25 campaign (Monday, Oct. 28 is the 10th game). The team is currently a disappointing 2-6-1 on the season after an encouraging…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:44 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

Oct 27, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 27, 2024 1:30 AM
     He is the longest tenured player on the Toronto Maple Leafs and now, Morgan Rielly has 800 NHL games played under his belt. The Maple Leafs' assistant captain and long-time…

Oct 26, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:45 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks have concluded the first two weeks of their season at a respectable 3-2-1. They've handled the teams they're supposed to beat (San Jose Sharks, twice), shown resolve and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:35 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins will meet for the first time this season tonight. Interestingly, both teams are floundering and eager to shake off recent struggles. Toronto comes…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:25 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets played one of the best games in recent memory Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They dominated the game from start to finish in all…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:50 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are in the middle of their over 5,000-mile six-game, 12-day road trip that has been a roller coaster, to say the least. From dominant wins over the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, are the Vancouver Canucks players being tasked with making Elias Pettersson tougher? Are they specifically targeting him in practice in the hopes he'll respond and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:05 PM
     After a four-game stint with the Philadelphia Flyers, forward Jett Luchanko has been sent down to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The 18-year-old center was selected 13th overall in the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 11:35 AM
     The Minnesota Wild have made many improvements to their game this season compared to last. Some have been a lot more noticeable than others, like their goaltending, specifically Filip Gustavsson,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 26, 2024 11:28 AM
     The greatest player to ever skate in the NHL added to his remarkable personal record book three times with three different teams on this date. Oct. 26 has been a…

Oct 24, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:01 PM
     On Thursday (Oct. 24) afternoon, the Vegas Golden Knights announced they had signed defender Shea Theodore to a seven-year contract extension worth $7.425 million annually. Theodore, who is 29 years…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:43 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (0-5-2) at KINGS (3-2-2)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:42 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (6-0-0) at KRAKEN (4-3-0) 10…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:40 PM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, head coach Rick Tocchet compared Quinn Hughes to Sidney Crosby. Meanwhile, Brock Boeser discusses contract talks this season. Also, Dakota…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:39 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Delta Center tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (3-4-0) at UTAH (4-2-1)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:38 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (3-2-0) at FLAMES (5-0-1) 9…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:30 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 24, 2024 3:50 PM
     Against seemingly all odds, the Calgary Flames remain undefeated in regulation through the first six games of the 2024-25 season. Their record now sits at 5-0-1 following a shootout win…

Oct 24, 08:00

Oct 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:45 PM
     Right now, the Philadelphia Flyers have a conundrum with their forward lines. Head coach John Tortorella has been mixing up things on a shift-by-shift basis, but nothing has really stuck—his…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:30 PM
     The New York Rangers have gotten off to an amazing start this season with a 5-0-1 record and they are one of four teams in the NHL without a regulation…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:15 PM
     There were a number of prospects who looked promising during the Ottawa Senators training camp and preseason. Of those, Carter Yakemchuk was the clear favourite, leading the team with seven…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:05 PM
     Matthew Poitras is one of the most exciting young players in the Boston Bruins' system at the moment. After a fantastic training camp and preseason last season, he made the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:55 PM
     Players are remembered for a variety of reasons in the National Hockey League. Some are remembered for the longevity of their careers in one place and the numbers they put…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:40 PM
     Even before the Montreal Canadiens played host to the New York Rangers on Oct. 22, it had become evident that the club would start learning a lot about its depth.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:25 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings' long season-opening seven-game road trip is finally over and it ended with a bang, but not in a good way. With the way the Kings came…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Toronto Marlies couldn't have asked for a better start to the season, with a 5-0-0 record to rank first in the American Hockey League (AHL). While the whole team…

Oct 23, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:09 AM
     The New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba is at the centre of another controversial hit that he laid on Tuesday night — this time on Montreal Canadiens' defenceman Justin Barron. While…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:19 PM
     The St. Louis Blues fell to the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night during the NHL's inaugural Frozen Frenzy program. It was a tight battle between the two Central Division…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:40 PM
     The New York Rangers (5-0-1) remain undefeated in regulation as they chased the Montreal Canadiens (2-4-1) out of their own building. In a 7-2 final, New York became the fourth…

Oct 22, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:35 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Oilers are making an interesting choice with Darnell Nurse. They are moving him to the right side for tonight's matchup against…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:18 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:17 PM
     On Tuesday (Oct. 22), the Florida Panthers announced they had agreed to a multi-year contract extension with head coach Paul Maurice. His current contract was set to expire following the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:20 PM
     Hockey is back in full swing and the Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a decent start to the season at 3-4-0. General manager Kyle Dubas was busy during the offseason…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:10 PM
     Five games into the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have already lost Boone Jenner, Erik Gudbranson, Kent Johnson, and Dmitri Voronkov to injuries. Given the low expectations heading into the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:40 PM
     The Boston Bruins wrap up their road trip with a finale in the Music City. They'll be taking on the Nashville Predators, who are still looking for their first win…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:30 PM
     Welcome to the second installment of the revived "Future Canes" prospect series. In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they're…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:20 PM
     Are you not entertained by the Edmonton Oilers? The last time the Oilers were considered Stanley Cup contenders back in the late 1980s, they actually played like it. Now? They're…

Oct 22, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 10:16 PM
     On Oct. 21, the Toronto Maple Leafs (4-2-0) had their way with the Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2-0), handing the Bolts a 5-2 defeat at Scotiabank Arena. This win bumped the…

Oct 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 3:45 PM
     For the most part, the New Jersey Devils have conquered the ghosts of last season. Goaltending has been better, they've gotten off to quicker starts, and they've improved their defensive…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 3:20 PM
     After playing the New York Islanders on the road on Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens now return home to face the other New York-based squad, the Rangers, on Tuesday at…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 3:10 PM
     It appears the Edmonton Oilers are going back to a line they wanted to try from the outset of the 2024-25 season. Despite abandoning the idea within the first couple…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 2:59 PM
     The Boston Bruins have emphasized adding size and physicality to their lineup in recent years, aiming to build a roster capable of withstanding the rigors of a deep playoff run.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 2:51 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (3-1-0) AT MAPLE…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 2:20 PM
     The year is 2021. The Arizona Coyotes are entering the 2021-22 season in full rebuild mode and with a new head coach, André Tourigny. Looking to pile up draft picks,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 1:55 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, did the blowup by Jim Montgomery at Boston Bruins' captain Brad Marchand signal bigger issues behind the scenes? Meanwhile, are the Edmonton Oilers changing up…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 21, 2024 1:14 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

Oct 21, 04:00

Oct 20, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there are updates out of Toronto where the Maple Leafs are still looking at a Timothy Liljegren trade and waiting for Joseph Woll to be…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 1:15 PM
     Five games are a small sample size to panic over, but it is large enough to see a disturbing pattern emerge of a team being outplayed at even strength. It's…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:35 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have found a winning combination this season with their dynamic line featuring William Nylander, Max Domi, and Bobby McMann. In a recent discussion, NHL Hockey Night…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:25 PM
     For the first time ever, the Boston Bruins took a trip to the state of Utah for their debut game against the newest NHL franchise, the Utah Hockey Club. This…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:16 PM
     The National Hockey League version of the Edmonton Oilers has always been an all-or-nothing team. For their first 13 seasons – starting in 1979-80, the Oilers made the playoffs every…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:13 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets (4-0-0) are the sole undefeated team left in the NHL, and they'll look to continue their impressive run in an afternoon clash (2 p.m. Central Time) with…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:11 PM
     The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why.  It…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:10 PM
     Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game, and this…

Oct 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:43 PM
     The St. Louis Blues took down the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Saturday night. Despite a frustrating first period, the Blues fought back with a dominant second period before holding on in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:37 PM
     The New York Islanders defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Saturday night in a nine-round shootout thriller. It was a back-and-forth battle that could have gone either way, but the Islanders…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 8:30 PM
     Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux scored his first NHL goal on Saturday night against the New York Islanders. The 21-year-old received a pass from Jake Evans and fired a wrist…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:19 PM
     As the puck dropped at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers became the 400th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games. He was the 130th…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 5:39 PM
     The Seattle Kraken face the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (4-0-0) at KRAKEN (3-2-0) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 5:36 PM
     The Boston Bruins face the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (3-2-0) at UTAH (3-1-1) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 5:33 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres face the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (1-4-1) at BLACKHAWKS (2-2-1) 8 p.m. ET;…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 5:29 PM
     The Washington Capitals face the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (2-1-0) at DEVILS (5-2-0) 7 p.m.…

Oct 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:55 AM
     The season is still young, with only four games played so far. While it's early, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown positive signs, winning three of their four games. They've…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:41 AM
     Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason confirmed Saturday morning that forward Kent Johnson's injury is "not short term." These comments come after Johnson took an awkward fall on Thursday…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:35 AM
     After a 2023-24 campaign playoff run, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms look to take advantage of their parent club the Philadelphia Flyers' solid pool of prospects in hopes of returning to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:25 AM
     It has been a shocking start of the season for the Nashville Predators. The fans had a lot of excitement and anticipation for the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign, and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:23 AM
     The Ottawa Senators face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (3-0-0) at SENATORS (2-2-0) 1…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:20 AM
     The Detroit Red Wings face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (1-3-0) at PREDATORS (0-4-0) 2…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:17 AM
     The Dallas Stars face the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (2-3-0) at STARS (4-1-0) 4 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:14 AM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

Oct 19, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 10:56 PM
     On Oct. 18, the Carolina Hurricanes (2-1-0) improved their record with a road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-0). While the Hurricanes haven't been very active on the ice, now…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 4:50 PM
     The Dallas Stars have their number-one goalie for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, Oct. 17 Stars announced they extended netminder Jake Oettinger to an eight-year, $66 million deal that kicks…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 4:36 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (2-1-0) at AVALANCHE (0-4-0) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 4:30 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (0-2-2) at JETS (3-0-0)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 4:30 PM
     From Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, the Philadelphia Flyers completed a challenging four-game road trip in which they went 1-2-1. Late-night bouts with the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 18, 2024 4:18 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (1-1-0) at PENGUINS (3-2-0) 7…