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The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 10:36 PM
     On Monday night, the injury-riddled Minnesota Wild traveled to Newark in an attempt to gain revenge on the New Jersey Devils, who defeated them on Saturday. But the Devils bested…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 4:30 PM
     With the Buffalo Sabres' season essentially over, looking to the offseason and what they need to be doing is the best course of action at this point. They need to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 4:20 PM
     In their last big road trip of the 2024-25 season, the New York Rangers had a massive chance to increase their chances of making the playoffs. They headed to California…

Mar 31, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 11:35 AM
     The 2024-25 season has been an up and down affair for the Detroit Red Wings. Though they still find themselves within striking distance of a playoff spot, their general inconsistency…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 11:25 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins are closing out their season the same way they started it. After going on a bit of a hot streak, the team has looked extremely unmotivated and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 11:15 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs had a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, grabbing two critical points on their three-game California road trip. Several key Maple Leafs…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 11:05 AM
     With just over two weeks remaining in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, it's looking more and more like the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will be meeting in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 10:56 AM
     Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 10:51 AM
     *This was last updated in March 2025 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 10:46 AM
     The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 31, 2025 10:28 AM
     One of the biggest National Hockey League legends was born on this date. The number 100 was prominent as many members of the Hockey Hall of Fame set personal milestones.…

Mar 30, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 8:24 PM
     The third and final meeting of the season between the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-11) and Ottawa Senators (39-28-6) gave fans a ton of entertainment. The Penguins snapped their three-game losing skid…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:59 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes finished their regular season series against the New York Islanders on Sunday evening (March 30). It was Military Appreciation Day at the Lenovo Center in a huge…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:11 PM
     Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks and keep the team within reach of a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 6:17 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets (51-19-4) continued their march to the playoffs with a 3-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks (34-27-13) on Sunday afternoon. Kyle Connor, Mason Appleton, and Cole Perfetti scored…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 4:22 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens beat the Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers, again, 4-2 on the road on Sunday to reclaim a playoff spot.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 4:14 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Toronto Sceptres faced off for the sixth and final time of the regular season on Sunday afternoon, Mar. 30. It was the third time in St.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 4:00 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 (20-43-9) at KINGS (40-23-9)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 3:55 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (44-25-4)…

Mar 30, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:55 AM
     The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (32-29-10)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:52 AM
     The Utah Hockey Club takes on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. UTAH (32-29-12)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:49 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (34-26-13) at JETS (50-19-4)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:46 AM
     The Buffalo Sabres take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (30-36-6) at CAPITALS (47-16-9)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:43 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (33-30-9) at PANTHERS (44-25-3)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 8:56 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.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 8:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers picked up a huge two points in the playoff race on Saturday (March 29), when they defeated the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place. Returning…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 30, 2025 8:35 AM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the New Jersey Devils for the first game of their home-and-home series on Saturday evening, Mar. 29. It took nearly the whole season for these two…

Mar 29, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:22 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils met for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, Mar. 29, in St. Paul, Minnesota. This was the first game of a…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 6:10 PM
     For the last game of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Takeover Tour, the Ottawa Charge took on the Boston Fleet in St. Louis on March 29. Despite the Fleet…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:55 PM
     The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:10 PM
     The Seattle Kraken battle the Dallas Stars at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (47-21-4) at KRAKEN…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:09 PM
     While the ending wasn't pretty, the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their win streak to three games with a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. The story of this game…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:05 PM
     The San Jose Sharks host the New York Rangers at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (34-32-7) at…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 5:00 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers welcome the Calgary Flames to Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (34-26-11) at OILERS (41-26-5)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 4:15 PM
     Before this season began, one analyst made a bold prediction related to the Toronto Maple Leafs and star winger Mitch Marner. Jonas Siegel of The Athletic predicted that this might…

Mar 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:33 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.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:20 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers weren't particularly busy at the trade deadline but filled a needed hole: a top-four defenceman. So, they acquired Jake Walman. He has made an immediate impact. Since…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:10 AM
     It might have been the worst loss of the season for the New York Rangers — or maybe not. At this point, it's hard to keep track. But what happened…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:00 AM
     After a miserable 8-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Utah Hockey Club needed a good game to improve their spirits and rebound. While they couldn't get the win…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 8:45 AM
     When the Buffalo Sabres traded for Josh Norris at the deadline, he seemed like a good fit. Dylan Cozens, whom the Sabres traded to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 29, 2025 8:35 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens underwhelmed in defenseman Kaiden Guhle's return to action and it's arguably head coach Martin St. Louis' fault.

Mar 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 6:05 PM
     It's no secret that the 2024-25 season has been an absolute nightmare for the New Jersey Devils' 2022 second overall pick, Simon Nemec. According to Natural Stat Trick, his 34.59…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 5:26 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the thick of the playoff race on the ice. But behind the scenes, they've been busy working to bring new talent into the organization.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 5:10 PM
     NHL analyst Nick Kypreos reported earlier this week that he believes both Steve Lorentz and John Tavares will wait until the summer to sign an extension with the Toronto Maple…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 4:30 PM
     March has been a terrific month for the Los Angeles Kings, who have gone 9-4-1 through 14 games. The Kings have been playing their best hockey of the season, with…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 4:20 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks host the New York Rangers at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  RANGERS (34-32-6) at…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 4:10 PM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs embark on the stretch run of the 2024-25 NHL season amidst a tight battle for top spot in the Atlantic Division, the front office has…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 3:55 PM
     Ryker Lee 2024-25 Team: Madison Capitals (USHL)Date of Birth: Nov. 08, 2006Place of Birth: Wilmette, IL, USAHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: RPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Ryker…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Florida Panthers are entering the final few weeks of the season and are trying to grab the top spot in the Atlantic Division. The defending Stanley Cup champions trail…

Mar 28, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 28, 2025 1:27 AM
     The Seattle Kraken hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, March 27. Although the Kraken have lost their last nine games against the Oilers, Seattle took the victory in this game…

Mar 27, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:30 PM
     The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:57 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs 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. MAPLE LEAFS (43-25-5)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:52 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers 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. OILERS (41-25-5) at KRAKEN (30-36-6) 10…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:47 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings 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. KINGS (40-21-9) at AVALANCHE (44-25-3) 10…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:42 PM
     The Dallas Stars 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. STARS (46-21-4) at FLAMES (34-25-11) 9…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:40 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers called up goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the Bakersfield Condors on March 27 on an emergency basis to replace Stuart Skinner who was injured in the Oilers 4-3…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens are finally in an adding stage. They're right in the mix for the playoffs, led by a young group of core players. With superstar prospect Ivan Demidov…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:10 PM
     Roger McQueen 2024-25 Team: Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)Date of Birth: Oct. 2, 2006Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SKHt: 6-foot-5 Wt: 192 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Roger…

Mar 27, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:30 AM
     After leading 4-0 with 11 minutes remaining, the Dallas Stars (46-21-4) held on for a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5) on Wednesday night. Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:16 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Montréal Victoire faced off for the sixth time this season, the second in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The Frost hoped to end a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:15 PM
     The Boston Fleet hosted the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, March 26, for their second-to-last matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. The Sceptres won 4-2 and with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:42 PM
     The New Jersey Devils came into their game against the Chicago Blackhawks having lost four of their last five games, but left with a much-needed win, winning 5-3 in Chicago's…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:37 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks got two goals and an assist from Kiefer Sherwood, and offence from throughout their lineup, as they scored four unanswered to beat the New York Islanders 5-2…

Mar 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:52 PM
     The Boston Bruins take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (30-33-9) at DUCKS (30-32-8) 10…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (33-26-12) at ISLANDERS (32-28-10) 7:30…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:42 PM
     The New Jersey Devils take on the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DEVILS (37-28-7) at BLACKHAWKS (21-41-9)…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:40 PM
     I get it. Edmonton Oilers fans are ready to move on. After some struggles coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, this team is back to firing on full…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:21 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 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:45 PM
     With just 10 games remaining in the regular season, making the playoffs is becoming unlikely as the New York Rangers continue to struggle in crucial games. As of this writing,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:10 PM
     The 2024-25 Norris Trophy race is tight, and even as the season enters the home stretch, it's too early to tell who will win. There are three top candidates –…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:55 PM
     The Washington Capitals reset the defence market on Tuesday (March 25) when they inked Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal with a $9 million cap hit. The Washington blueliner is…

Mar 26, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:21 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights faced off for the third and final time of the regular season on Tuesday evening, Mar. 25. The Wild were on the second…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:55 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets came out on top in the battle of the NHL's two conference-leading teams Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre, winning 3-2 in overtime over the Washington Capitals.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:11 PM
     A four-goal second period and four-point nights from John Tavares and William Nylander propelled the Toronto Maple Leafs (42-25-3) to a 7-2 demolition of the Philadelphia Flyers (28-35-9). Nylander, Tavares,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:06 PM
     Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists and Anthony Cerilli scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1. Cirelli, playing in his 500th career…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:03 PM
     After a four-game road trip, including three games in California, the Carolina Hurricanes returned home to the Lenovo Center Tuesday night (March 25). They played host to the Nashville Predators…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:27 PM
     The New York Rangers 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. RANGERS (34-31-6) at KINGS (39-21-9)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:22 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (30-36-5) at FLAMES (33-25-11) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:17 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings 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. RED WINGS (33-31-6) at AVALANCHE (43-25-3)…

Mar 25, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:45 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets knew they needed this win—desperately. Not just to boost morale, but to stay competitive in the playoff race. And they delivered, snapping their six-game losing streak…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:35 AM
     Brayden Point set a career-high in goals and points during the 2022-23 season, where he notched 51 goals and 95 points in 82 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:05 AM
     The Utah Hockey Club's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning was the team's first Next-Gen game. A Next-Gen game is an event that NHL teams usually put on to help…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:55 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks desperately needed a win after seven losses in a row, and they did so in style Sunday afternoon (Mar. 23) win an impressive 7-4 victory over the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:46 AM
     Consider The Hockey Writers your go-to source for everything related to the NHL Draft and this page your live home page for information on the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:45 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a heck of a run this season. While many expected them to be in the hunt for a lottery pick at the 2025 NHL…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:35 AM
     Welcome to the latest installment of the future Lightning prospect series. In this column, we take a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:25 AM
     The Windsor Spitfires finally know their first-round playoff opponent. Just like in 2022-23, the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season came down to the final weekend and it's the Soo…

Mar 24, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 5:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers were able to pick up a massive win against the Seattle Kraken in their recent game without the help of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but it…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 4:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers were active at the 2025 Trade Deadline acquiring Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks to bolster their defensive depth, as well as making a move with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 4:00 PM
     Against all odds, the Calgary Flames remain in the hunt for a playoff spot with less than month remaining in the regular season. They've played some great hockey as of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 3:48 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings take on the Utah Hockey Club today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (32-31-6) at UTAH (32-27-11) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 3:46 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the Dallas Stars today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (40-25-5) at STARS (44-21-4) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNWIX, FDSNNO,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 3:45 PM
     Last week, I wrote a column about Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and how playing behind a superstar like Connor McDavid has overshadowed his elite abilities. But there's another player…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 3:43 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the New York Islanders today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (31-29-9) at ISLANDERS (32-28-9) 7:30 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 24, 2025 3:41 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the New Jersey Devils today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (32-26-12) at DEVILS (37-28-6) 7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+,…

Mar 24, 08:00

Mar 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 4:10 PM
     In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, both MacKenzie Weegar and Joel Farabee were unable to suit up on Saturday afternoon versus the New York Islanders. Meanwhile, Connor…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:20 PM
     Many of the New York Rangers' key veteran forwards have struggled this season, but head coach Peter Laviolette has continued to give them lots of ice time rather than giving…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:07 PM
     The Montreal Victoire hosted the Toronto Sceptres On Sunday, March 23 for their final matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. The Victoire already won the season…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:05 PM
     The Boston Bruins 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. BRUINS (30-32-9) at KINGS (38-21-9) 9…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:00 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (40-24-5) at GOLDEN…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:55 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes 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. HURRICANES (42-23-4) at DUCKS (30-31-8) 8 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:33 PM
     The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…

Mar 23, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:12 AM
     A Saturday night showdown saw the Seattle Kraken battle the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The home team were without superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and the visitors were…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:05 AM
     The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Frozen Faceoff Championship was held on Saturday evening, Mar. 22, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, between the Western Michigan Broncos…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:27 PM
     The Washington Capitals used two goals in the opening minute of the second period to seize a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Saturday. Alex…

Mar 22, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 5:30 PM
     The Boston Bruins visit the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  BRUINS (30-31-9) at SHARKS (18-42-9) 10:30 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 5:25 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres faced off for the second time this season and the first in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon, Mar. 22. The first game was…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 5:15 PM
     It was a special afternoon at Madison Square Garden when the New York Rangers took on the Vancouver Canucks, as the Rangers honored their broadcaster Sam Rosen, who announced this…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 4:40 PM
     Some Edmonton Oilers fans are having a hard time letting go of the double offer sheets given to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway back on Aug. 20, 2024. One of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 4:16 PM
     Igor Shesterkin stopped 36 of 39 shots and the New York Rangers got two goals from Jonny Brodzinksi in the third period to come away with an improbable 5-3 victory…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 4:00 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens are in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference as they hold the final wild card position 68 games into the season. This means…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Boston Bruins have 12 games remaining in the 2024-25 season. While they aren't mathematically eliminated from making the playoffs yet and are only five points out of the final…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:40 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are hurting right now. They are still without Evander Kane, who has yet to play this season due to an abdominal procedure in September. Trent Frederic, who…

Mar 22, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 10:30 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets hoped to duplicate Thursday night's performance against the Florida Panthers. Instead, they got into a track meet with the high-powered Pittsburgh Penguins and fell short on…

Mar 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 3:55 PM
     Benjamin Kindel 2024-25 Team: Calgary Hitmen (WHL)Date of Birth: April 19, 2007Place of Birth: Coquitlam, BC, CANHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 176 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 2:08 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  BLUE JACKETS (31-28-9)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 1:28 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 Friday, March 21, 2025 12:45 PM
     After two separate seven game winning streaks, the Detroit Red Wings' honeymoon phase with new head coach Todd McLellan is officially over. Detroit has a dismal 2-8-0 record in their…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 12:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their strong push for first place in the Atlantic Division with a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers last night. This win marked their…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 12:26 PM
     What does it take to be a good agitator in today's NHL? Obviously, you must have the ability to get under the opponent's skin, but you don't want to be…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 12:21 PM
     Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, the NHL has found player representation from many countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. 1994 saw the first Russian-born players…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 12:16 PM
     The Boston Bruins: known worldwide as one of the National Hockey League's Original Six…except they didn't actually come along until seven years after the league began play. There were also…

Mar 21, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 21, 2025 12:58 AM
     For the first time since the season opener on Oct. 9, the Winnipeg Jets battled the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. That game saw Winnipeg dismantle Edmonton 6-0, en route…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:55 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning (40-23-5) kicked off a three-game road trip with a 3-2 shootout win against the Dallas Stars (43-21-4) on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. Brandon Hagel…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:50 PM
     When the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Los Angeles Kings earlier in the month (Mar. 1), it was new goaltender Spencer Knight's Blackhawks' debut, and Chicago ran away with a 5-1…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:03 PM
     Entering Thursday's showdown, the Montreal Canadiens held a slight advantage over the New York Islanders, with three more points in the playoff race. However, after a tough 4-3 defeat in overtime,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:51 PM
     The Washington Capitals became the first team in the NHL to reach 100 points in the standings following a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:47 PM
     After a rollercoaster third period that saw the Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues fill the net and trade one-goal leads, Philip Broberg potted his first-career goal in overtime to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:33 PM
     Both the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets had incentive to get two points on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. While both teams got a point, it was the Panthers…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:40 PM
     On Thursday evening, a desperate Calgary Flames team continued their road trip against the New Jersey Devils. Jacob Markstrom aimed to grab a win against his former franchise but was…