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Five takeaways from the Calgary Flames’ Game 1 w
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 9:54pm - 20 May 2022

Five takeaways from the Calgary Flames’ Game 1 win over the Edmonton Oilers

The Calgary Flames played seven games of what amounted to hockey chess against Dallas in the first round. It was tight-checking, it featured excellent goaltending, and both sides probably wished th…
The San Jose Sharks have named Mike Grier as their

The San Jose Sharks have named Mike Grier as their general manager

The San Jose Sharks have named Mike Grier as their general manager. Grier becomes the first Black GM in NHL history.
Couturier inspires Flyers to win against Capitals

Couturier inspires Flyers to win against Capitals in return

WASHINGTON -- Sean Couturier gave coach Alain Vigneault a thumbs up after warmups, and that was a sign that good things were about to happen for the Philadelphia Flyers.


Couturier played after missing 10 games with a rib injury and scored two goals and had an assist in the Flyers' 7-4 victory against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Sunday.


Couturier's goal 31 seconds into the third period broke a 4-4 tie and gave the Flyers the lead for good. The center's empty-net goal with 1:22 remaining closed the scoring and clinched a much-needed win for Philadelphia, which was coming off two come-from-ahead losses to the Boston Bruins (0-1-1).


"He did a great job tonight, obvi…

Zdeno Chara Was Truly One of a Kind

Zdeno Chara Was Truly One of a Kind

In his prime, few players were as feared as Zdeno Chara, the hulking blueliner with the all-time games played record, a Stanley Cup and many more accolades to his credit. As he enters retirement, Adam Proteau looks back at the special defender.
Closest playoff team to each state/province (measu
Closest playoff team to each state/province (measured by proximity to capital city)
Elias Pettersson Scores First NHL Goal in his Debu

Elias Pettersson Scores First NHL Goal in his Debut (Oct. 03, 2018)

Elias Pettersson leads a two-on-one and beats Mike Smith with a heavy shot to the short side, taking the lead with his first NHL goal.If you want to keep up ...
Wilson suspended 20 games
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:38am - 04 Oct 2018

Wilson suspended 20 games

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for 20 games for an illegal head check on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist
'Hockey at its best': Flames-Rangers bout provides

'Hockey at its best': Flames-Rangers bout provides fans with performance to remember

As the NHL regular season resumed following the All-Star break, the Calgary Flames and New York Rangers took it upon themselves to provide fans with a performance they won't soon forget. Here is the some of the best reaction to the massive hit-, spirited tilt-, and dazzling goal-ladened contest.
Seguin tricks Scheifele into leaving ice, no rock-
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 2:26am - 09 Oct 2018

Seguin tricks Scheifele into leaving ice, no rock-paper-scissors needed

Tyler Seguin scored before the Dallas Stars game against the Winnipeg Jets even started.The Stars forward has had a long standing competition with Jets forward Mark Scheifele over who would be the last one to leave the ice.
The Rise of the Superpest: The NHL's Skillful Agit

The Rise of the Superpest: The NHL's Skillful Agitators

The NHL has a long history of the irksome, irritating and downright annoying players who happily dwell under the skin of their opponents, but now a more evolved breed combines antics with artistry—an invaluable combo during the high-stakes playoffs.