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Dec 21, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 21, 2024 2:43 AM
     The win on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres was all about the return of goaltender Matt Murray to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup after more than 600 days out…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 11:57 PM
     The New York Rangers (16-15-1) defeated the Dallas Stars (19-13-0) on Friday night 3-1, behind a two-goal first period and a 41-save performance from Igor Shesterkin. Reilly Smith and Vincent…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 11:16 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Utah Hockey Club faced off for the second time in the last 10 days on Friday night, Dec. 20. The first was in Salt Lake City,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 11:12 PM
     The Florida Panthers and St. Louis Blues faced off for the first time this season, and it was the first game of their two-game season series. After winning their last…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 10:19 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes started their three-game road trip on Friday, Dec. 20, in the nation's capital, where they faced the Washington Capitals, a Metropolitan Division foe. They were looking to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 10:04 PM
     Friday (Dec. 20) was the first of a back-to-back series between Original Six rivals the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The teams put on a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 9:55 PM
     For the second time in a week, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres faced off. Heading into this matchup, it's a tale of two very different teams. The Maple…

Dec 20, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:55 PM
     The 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Ottawa is about to begin as all participating nations are finalizing their rosters. For the St. Louis Blues, it's an opportunity for them…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to keep their momentum rolling as they visit the struggling Buffalo Sabres tonight. Coming off a 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars, the Maple Leafs…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:30 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 20-10-1 record and 41 points. On Tuesday, the Hurricanes shut out the New York Islanders thanks to a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild have had an unbelievable season, one of their best yet, even with injuries happening on and off since the start of the season. They've managed to find…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:13 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (19-15-0) at DUCKS (12-14-4) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:12 PM
     The New York Rangers take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (15-15-1) at STARS (19-12-0)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:11 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club takes on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. UTAH (15-11-5) at WILD (20-8-4)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 3:03 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (20-10-1) at CAPITALS (21-8-2) 7…

Dec 20, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 12:51 AM
     The Boston Bruins concluded their five-game road trip with a stop in Edmonton to play the Oilers on Thursday night (Dec. 19). This game was pretty sloppy at times, which…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 12:48 AM
     William Karlsson broke a 1-1 tie in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights rode another strong final frame to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 20, 2024 12:25 AM
     Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl hit a major milestone in his career, recording his 900th NHL point against the Boston Bruins. Draisaitl capped off another three point night with an assist…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:50 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks and the Seattle Kraken faced off at the United Center on Thursday, Dec. 19, with the Blackhawks looking for their third consecutive win and the Kraken trying…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:16 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge met up for the first time this season in St. Paul, MN on Thursday evening, Dec. 19. While it had only been a couple…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:40 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings (19-9-4) continued their excellent run this season with a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers (14-15-4) on Dec. 19. Captain Anze Kopitar scored two goals in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:35 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets needed to find a better start if they hoped to defeat the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Thanks to an unreal performance by Elvis Merzlikins, they…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 9:55 PM
     Despite not playing as sharply as in recent weeks, the Tampa Bay Lightning grabbed their fourth straight win on home ice Thursday night. They took down the rejuvenated St. Louis Blues…

Dec 19, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:50 PM
     Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager has been named Team Canada's captain for the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Ottawa. Meet the captains! / Voici nos capitaines! 🇨🇦 C: Brayden…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:40 PM
     On the latest episode of The Hockey Writers Ice Time podcast, the discussion centered around star players most fans aren't paying attention to but should be. Who are the players…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:31 PM
     The New York Rangers have turned a "Stanley Cup or bust" season into one of their worst seasons in recent memory. After going 12-4-1 to start the season, the team…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:00 PM
     Every player's journey is unique, and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev's story is one of persistence, skill development, adapting to new challenges, and continuing to play hockey no matter where he landed. Drafted…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:50 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club continued its winning ways on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. After being down 2-0 to start the third, the team mounted a comeback that resulted in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:40 PM
     The Seattle Kraken ended their workday on Wednesday (Dec. 18) by acquiescing to a trade with the New York Rangers. Gone are defenseman Will Borgen and 2025 third-round and sixth-round…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:22 AM
     Of the numerous reasons for the decade of futility that was the 2010s for the Buffalo Sabres, their constant inability to cultivate their own talent was perhaps the biggest. With…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:17 AM
     It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…

Dec 18, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:49 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (23-9-1) at DUCKS (11-14-4) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:46 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Utah Hockey Club tonight at the Delta Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (16-9-5) at UTAH (14-11-5)…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:44 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (19-11-2) at WILD (20-7-4) 9:30…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:45 PM
     There was a time, not long ago, when Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta's efforts on the ice earned him the respect and admiration of the Bell Centre patrons. He's a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:35 PM
     Life is full of full-circle moments. When the Boston Bruins claimed Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders on Saturday, it felt like just another one of those…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:18 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (19-10-2)…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:15 PM
     The Dallas Stars will look to maintain their dominance at home as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The Stars are an impressive 13-3-0 at American Airlines Center…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:13 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers take on 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. FLYERS (14-13-4) at RED…

Dec 18, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 1:28 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets (23-9-1) opened their two-game Pacific Division road trip with a win on Tuesday night (Dec. 17), defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-3 thanks to some late-game heroics.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:59 AM
     The NHL's late Tuesday slate featured an intriguing contest between sides with shots at the playoffs in their respective conferences when the Ottawa Senators visited the Seattle Kraken. While the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:32 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks had one of the best games of the season against the New York Islanders on Dec. 15 in a 5-3 win, where everything was clicking for them,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:23 PM
     The New Jersey Devils ended their two-week-long homestand with a trip to the St. Louis Blues. The jet lag did not hit the Devils, as they were able to beat…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:01 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up their four-game homestand on Tuesday, Dec. 17 against the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division showdown. Their last meeting back on Dec. 7 on…

Dec 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:37 PM
     In tonight's Seattle Kraken matchup against the Ottawa Senators, one player is set to play in a milestone game. Matty Beniers will be playing in not only his 200th NHL…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 4:00 PM
     There's no sugarcoating it: Teuvo Teravainen has not had the reunion he envisioned with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is on pace for 42 points this season (currently has 16 points…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:49 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (22-9-1) at SHARKS (11-17-5) 10:30…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:45 PM
     The Ottawa Senators 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. SENATORS (15-13-2) at KRAKEN (15-15-2) 10…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:45 PM
     It's that time of the year when everyone is doing their gift shopping. Some of us have wishlists and others have friends and families on tight budgets. On this site,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:40 PM
     The Boston Bruins 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. BRUINS (16-13-3) at FLAMES (15-11-5) 9…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:35 PM
     Curtis Lazar will return to the New Jersey Devils' lineup for Tuesday night's game (Dec. 17) against the St. Louis Blues. He suffered a knee injury that required surgery at…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:10 PM
     For a while, one of the Philadelphia Flyers' biggest weaknesses was their shorthanded unit. Between 2014-15 and 2022-23—a nine-season span—they were above the league average in penalty kill percentage just…

Dec 17, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:27 AM
     Led by Kiefer Sherwood's first-career natural hat trick, the Vancouver Canucks slid by the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Monday night at Rogers Arena. The former Avalanche forward had his strongest…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:45 AM
     For the first time since Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers battled the Florida Panthers on Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey. This was a high-scoring, back-and-forth…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 11:55 PM
     Roope Hintz scored twice and rookie Lian Bichsel scored the second of his career as the Dallas Stars (19-11-0) beat the Washington Capitals 3-1. The Stars' home record, 13-3-0, is…

Dec 16, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 11:46 AM
     In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team's future. His tenure started with the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 11:40 AM
     For the first time since 2008, the Chicago Blackhawks had a new number hanging in the United Center rafters. On April 7, 2022, the team announced it would retire Marián…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 11:35 AM
     So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 11:20 AM
     While the Vancouver Canucks are well above .500 so far this season at 15-9-5 and have the same amount of regulation losses they had last season after 29 games, they…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 10:50 AM
     Despite the flurry of changes over the last year, the Ottawa Senators feel frustratingly reminiscent of previous seasons. A sub-par November followed a promising October, placing them significantly outside the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 10:33 AM
     There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 10:25 AM
     Well, if you thought things were going to calm down off the ice around the NHL as we approached the holiday season, you might have been a bit optimistic. Mere…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 16, 2024 10:15 AM
     It's hard to imagine the season could get any worse for the Buffalo Sabres. Following a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, the losing streak sat at nine and hope…

Dec 16, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:07 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres treated fans to a high-octane showdown, with the Leafs emerging victorious 6-4. The game saw stellar performances from both sides, but it was…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:03 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights were both on the second game of a back-to-back when they faced each other on Sunday evening, Dec. 15. The Wild made some…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 8:18 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets entered a new week facing the start of a tough schedule. The Carolina Hurricanes made sure they took care of their own business on Sunday. Dustin…

Dec 15, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:35 AM
     Call it a revenge game for the Utah Hockey Club. Two months ago, the team suffered an embarrassing collapse to the San Jose Sharks, giving up four unanswered goals in…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:25 AM
     The Calgary Flames needed a big bounce-back performance after getting thumped by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, and they got just that. Going up against the reigning Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:15 AM
     The holiday season is looming, and Arizona State students, fans, and alums have been spoiled, to put it mildly. The football team is en route to Atlanta, Georgia, to play…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:05 AM
     Brett Pesce has been a massive contributor to the New Jersey Devils this season. It's easy to look at his surface stats – four points in 24 games with a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 8:55 AM
     You all have heard this story before, the Los Angeles Kings once again found a way to respond to a loss with a win. Dropping two games in a row…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 8:45 AM
     The big news in the sports world this past week (aside from Bill Belichick joining the head coaching ranks again) was Juan Soto's contract. With the Major League Baseball (MLB)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 8:35 AM
     The 2024-25 season continues to be a rollercoaster ride for the Boston Bruins. After stringing together their longest winning streak of the season (four), they've dropped two games in a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 15, 2024 8:25 AM
     A lot of ink bottles have been emptied this season when discussing the Montreal Canadiens' defence. Lane Hutson is an obvious talking point. Arber Xhekaj as well, albeit not always…

Dec 14, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:05 PM
     The Florida Panthers continue their strong season as defending Stanley Cup champions. They sit atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 18-10-2 with 38 points. They have collected points…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:01 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers met for the second time this season and the first in St. Paul on a drizzly Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14. The Wild had a…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:55 PM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Brock Boeser is the team's most significant upcoming unrestricted free (UFA) agent and is set to secure the biggest deal…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks came into Prudential Center to face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon. It was the first career start for Drew Commesso, who was recently called up…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:15 PM
     It is not easy to find a silver lining in an eight-game losing streak. The Buffalo Sabres are at their lowest point this season, and as the losses continue to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:06 PM
     In a coast-to-coast competitive battle, the Los Angeles Kings (18-9-3) battled the New York Rangers (15-13-1) on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Kings ultimately defeated the Rangers 5-1 in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers, extending their losing streak to eight games (0-5-3). With limited offensive production during this stretch, the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:48 PM
     The St. Louis Blues take on the Dallas Stars tonight at American Airlines Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (14-14-2) at STARS (17-11-0)…

Dec 14, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 10:23 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Ottawa Senators on Friday, Dec. 13, at Lenovo Center for the second time in the 2024-25 season. The last time these two teams met was…

Dec 13, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday (Dec. 12) thanks to an improved defensive effort, a solid relief appearance, and an offensive eruption…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 10:55 AM
     The Seattle Kraken have finally found their groove. Hosting the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, they were able to come away with a 5-1 win. Bjorkstrand with Two Goals and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 10:39 AM
     The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 10:25 AM
     Connor Ingram last played for the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18. He played just 25 minutes in Utah's 6-2 loss to the Washington Capitals before leaving the game with…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 10:15 AM
     Welcome to the fourth 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 Friday, December 13, 2024 10:05 AM
     Sooner or later the winning streak was going to come to an end. The Los Angeles Kings won six straight heading into last night's game and were about to play…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 9:55 AM
     Fresh off of a dominating win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Colorado Avalanche were riding high. Even more importantly, they landed the goaltender they had been looking for, making a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 13, 2024 9:45 AM
     The Windsor Spitfires are refusing to repeat history. Another win at home on Thursday night saw them surpass their 2023-24 point total through fewer than half the games with no…

Dec 13, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:22 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers faced each other for the second of three times this season and the first in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild were still without Mats…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:12 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights (19-7-3) took care of business on the road on Thursday night (Dec. 12), defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in an overtime thriller at Canada Life Center.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:46 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets came into Thursday night's game against the Washington Capitals looking for a much better performance. They were able to grind out a point before losing in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:37 PM
     Paced by Max Pacioretty and his second three-point game of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs battened down the hatches in the third period to defeat the Anaheim Ducks on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:34 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks put up one of their better efforts in weeks, but a two-minute stretch in the third period that saw the New York Islanders score three times gave…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 PM
     Brett Pesce reached a career milestone during Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings. He recorded his 200th NHL point, which also happened to be his first goal as…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:27 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings had won six in a row and looked to make it more against a New Jersey Devils team that had severely struggled at home. Ultimately, it was…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:10 PM
     If the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Montreal Canadiens 82 times in the regular season, they may go undefeated. Pittsburgh got the better of Montreal for the third time in 2024-25…

Dec 12, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:20 AM
     A hat trick is one of the NHL's rarest achievements with only 115 during the 2023-24 season. That's rarer than a shutout, with 134 in 2023-24, or a shorthanded goal,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:15 AM
     On June 15, 2017, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens for Mikhail Sergachev. While this trade received somewhat mixed reactions when it first happened, the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:10 AM
     The atmosphere, the do-or-die mentality and, in the end, the reception of the most iconic trophy in sports: there's nothing quite like playoff hockey. All the way from Game 1…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:35 AM
     This date in National Hockey League history has been quite eventful. Nearly 70 years ago, the league got a new all-time leading scorer. Also, it was a good day to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 AM
     Despite a devastating overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils are still second in the Eastern Conference. However, the team is suffering from…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:20 AM
     On Wednesday (Dec. 11), the Edmonton Oilers claimed defenceman Alec Regula off waivers from the Boston Bruins. The 24-year-old has not played yet this season while recovering from knee surgery.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:55 AM
     At the beginning of an NHL regular season, behind the scenes, every front office hits the ice with realistic expectations. Well, they should, anyway. Some teams hope to just make…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:45 AM
     At the 2024 World Juniors, the Swiss didn't have a tremendous showing, although they gave Team Sweden a good run for their money in the quarterfinals despite winning only one…

Dec 12, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:10 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks recently fired their head coach of over two seasons, and obviously lots of change revolves around this big move. A new coach has stepped up from the…

Dec 11, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:17 AM
     On Dec. 10, the Seattle Kraken hosted the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. While the two teams were in fierce competition the entire night, it was the Panthers…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:09 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks (14-8-5) finally had their starter Thatcher Demko back between the pipes as they took on the St. Louis Blues (14-13-2) for the first time this season. The…

Dec 10, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:51 PM
     Kevin Shattenkirk, a veteran of the NHL for 14 seasons, announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday (Dec. 10) on his social media platforms. The right-shot defenseman was a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:32 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets are finally back home after their five-game road trip that saw them go through Chicago and then Western Canada. They bookended wins in Chicago and Winnipeg…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:20 PM
     Yesterday, the New Jersey Devils took to social media to announce that Jake Allen was being evaluated and might not be in the lineup for the Dec. 10 game. Today…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:07 PM
     The New Jersey Devils have announced that they are activating Nathan Bastian off of injured reserve effective Dec. 10. Bastian has not played since Nov. 1, when the Devils visited…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:53 PM
     The St. Louis Blues 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. BLUES (13-13-2) at CANUCKS (14-8-4) 10…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:49 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Seattle Kraken tonight at Climate Pledge Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (17-9-2) at KRAKEN (14-14-1) 10…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:48 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight at Rogers Place. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (14-9-2) at OILERS (15-10-2) 9…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:25 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.…

Dec 10, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 11:10 PM
     Despite Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry's two goals, Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault was the difference in a 3-2 shootout win.

Dec 09, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 3:35 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets recalled 21-year-old forward Nikita Chibrikov earlier today. In a similar vein, Brad Lambert was sent back down to the Manitoba Moose. TRANSACTIONS: The #NHLJets have recalled F…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 3:29 PM
     On Monday (Dec. 9), it was reported that the San Jose Sharks were trading Mackenzie Blackwood, Givani Smith, and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange, the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 2:40 PM
     The New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators were both desperate for a win on Sunday. With both teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, it was a back-and-forth…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 2:09 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight at the Bell Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (10-12-3) at CANADIENS (10-14-3) 7:30…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 2:06 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks take on the New York Rangers tonight at Madison Square Garden. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (8-17-2) at RANGERS (14-11-1)…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 2:05 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings take on the Buffalo Sabres tonight at KeyBank Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (10-13-4) at SABRES (11-13-3)…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 9, 2024 1:55 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 Monday, December 9, 2024 1:40 PM
     Soon after being placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes, forward Brendan Lemieux left the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves to join HC Davos, as the club reported on its…