Heavy-Hearted Malkin Pays His Respects

Evgeni Malkin's heart is heavy for his hometown of Magnitogorsk, Russia.

It's Official. Avs' Are Swimming With The Fishes

Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski each had a goal and three assists for the San Jose Sharks in a 5-4 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on Wednesday.

Arizona Dreams. Oilers End Nightmare With A Win Over Coyotes

Connor McDavid scored two goals and assisted on another to help the Edmonton Oilers end a six-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.

Wingin' It. Johnny Hockey Flying High In Detroit

Johnny Gaudreau's power-play goal with 10:23 left lifted the Calgary Flames to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

How Good Is This Kid?? All-Star Pettersson Still Shooting Lazers

Vancouver Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson joins Kyle Bukauskas to talk about scoring his first career hat trick in an overtime win against the Ottawa Senators.

The Stars Maligned. Benn And Sequin Combine For Three Goals As Dallas Edges Jersey

DALLAS -- Miro Heiskanen and Tyler Seguin each scored two goals for the Dallas Stars in a 5-4 win against the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

Leaving Their Mark. Winter Classic Provides More Than Just Excitement

The NHL's visit for the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will last well past the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins played Tuesday at Notre Dame Stadium.

How Pete It Is!! Elias Nets His First Career NHL Hat Trick In Spectacular Style.

Elias Pettersson scores three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Canucks with his first NHL hat trick

It's Almost Here!! Check Out The Video Short For Liam Maguire's New Book - The Real Ogie, Goldie Goldthorp!

January 2, 2019: Liam Maguire posted on LinkedIn

Kazakhstan Feeling The Love In Victoria

Despite losing its four Pool B round-robin games in Victoria against Finland, United States, Slovakia and Sweden, the Kazakhstan team quickly became lovable underdogs.

Kazakhs' Take First Game Against Denmark In Relegation Best Of Three Series

Artur Gatiyatov scored the winning goal and added an assist and goaltender Demid Yeremeyev made 40 saves as Kazakhstan held off Denmark 4-3 Wednesday in the first game of the relegation round at the world junior hockey championship.

U.S. Throws 41 Shots At Czechs To Get The Victory

Josh Norris had the eventual winner early in the second period as the United States held off a stubborn Czech Republic for a 3-1 win on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the world junior hockey tournament.

Huge Win For Swiss, As They Knock Off Sweden In Quarter Finals

Switzerland defeated top-ranked Sweden 2-0 Wednesday in a quarterfinal upset at the world junior hockey championship.

A Great Effort, But Canada Comes Up Short

Finland tied the game late then won 2-1 in overtime to eliminate Canada from the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Canucks acquire McKenna, Pyatt and 2019 draft pick from Senators... in exchange for Nilsson & Archibald

McKenna, 35, has posted a record of 1-4-1 and a 3.96 goal against average for the Ottawa Senators in 2018.19.

"I Says, Pardon??" Benn's No Chump.

Jamie Benn said he is "proud to be a Dallas Star" on Saturday, one day after he and teammate Tyler Seguin were publicly criticized by Stars CEO Jim Lites.

Grounded. Wild Hand Jets Second Straight Loss

Devan Dubnyk made 26 saves, and the Minnesota Wild ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Bell MTS Place on Saturday.

Knights Like Malcolm In The Middle......Of The Pipes

LOS ANGELES -- Malcolm Subban got his first win of the season when the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Los Angeles Kings' season-long four-game winning streak 4-1 at Staples Center on Saturday.

Oilers Continue Skid With Loss To Sharks

EDMONTON -- Logan Couture and Melker Karlsson each scored two goals for the San Jose Sharks in a 7-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Saturday.

Mack In Black! Hurricanes Blow Thru New Jersey

Mackenzie Blackwood made 37 saves for his first NHL shutout to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 2-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on Saturday.

A Little McMagic

Connor McDavid continues to find unique ways to score. The Oilers' forward does an unbelievable job of finding the puck in mid air and popping it up and over Martin Jones.

Czechs Hope Their Road Leads Thru Canada

U20 drought goes back two decades

Finnishing Strong

Finnish captain leading by example in Victoria

Kurashev Does The Trick For Swiss

Denmark has yet to score in 3 games

Byfuglien Leaves Game After Collision With Kunin

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien left Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Wild with an apparent leg injury, and did not return.

Come out and make a difference!

The Chilliwack Chiefs are proud to support the Kawaguchi Family in their fundraising efforts to send Mas Kawaguchi to Mexico for cancer treatments. At the December 29th game former Chiefs’ Captain Jordan Kawaguchi will be on hand signing autographs by donation and the Kawaguchi family has also organized a silent auction which will include: A …

It's Only Natural. Farabee's Trick Powers U.S. Past Kazakhstan.

Joel Farabee posted a natural hat trick and the United States amassed eight total goals as they easily took down Kazakhstan at the World Junior Championship.

Survey Says.....

The Canadians faced a little adversity for the first time and didn't let bad habits seep in; Sweden's depth shows itself through two games; the Russians don't start the strongest, but history suggests they'll come around; and Kaapo Kakko looks very comfortable.

Rip Van Winkle. CEO Lites Up Dallas' Stars

The Dallas Stars are displeased with where they sit in the standings and it appears frustrations within the organization are beginning to boil over.

No Winter Classic For Backes

Boston Bruins centre David Backes has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head on New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman, the NHL announced Friday.

Isles And Sens Exchange Punches, Not Presents

Matt Martin and Mark Borowiecki got it all started with their fight, then Christian Jaros and Ross Johnston exchanged haymakers, and it ended with a line brawl in the dying seconds.

Niemi Holds The Fort For Habs

The Montreal Canadiens played a stifling game in all three zones, skating the Florida Panthers into the ground from start to finish in a convincing win without Carey Price.

Sometimes You Just Need A Break. Leafs Look Fresh After Time Off

John Tavares scored two goals, Garret Sparks had 27 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Friday night.

PK Killer For Russians Over Czechs

Czechs better 5-on-5, but lose 2-1

World Juniors 2019 Sweden vs Denmark (Pre-Tournament) - fotoshotz

Fotoshotz is the new photography site from Darren Francis, based in beautiful Chilliwack BC. Darren blend`s all of his passions into this site to create a diverse arrangement of images.

World Juniors 2019 Sweden vs Denmark (Pre-Tournament) - fotoshotz

Fotoshotz is the new photography site from Darren Francis, based in beautiful Chilliwack BC. Darren blend`s all of his passions into this site to create a diverse arrangement of images.

These senior hockey players found a frozen fountain of youth

The Gray Wolves, an over-50 -- sometimes way-over-50 -- hockey club, feature a cast of characters that includes a 95-year-old World War II veteran, a TV weatherman, an attorney who's also a mother of seven and a pastor who swears like a sailor.

They Only Ask How Many. Close Game, But Canada Comes Out On Top

Swiss impressive but lose second

Giroux Shows Hands And Finish Against Tampa

Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux undressed Ryan McDonagh and deked out Andrei Vaskilevskiy for a beautiful goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

'Caps Continue Winning Ways Without OV

WASHINGTON -- T.J Oshie and Chandler Stephenson scored second-period goals for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

Ka-Ching!! Guentzel Cashes In With 5-Year Deal In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Jake Guentzel to a five-year contract extension worth $30 million.

The Stars Are Aligned For A San Jose Showdown

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Alex Ovechkin and Nathan MacKinnon have been elected captains for the 2019 NHL All-Star Game.

Danes Outshoot Russia, But Still Come Up Empty

Different Danish team shows up, had chances

Swedes Continue Winning Ways With Victory Over Slovakia

Second win for Sweden, round-robin streak continues

Icing On The Cake

Watch as a couple gets married during the first intermission of the Red Wings vs. Penguins game, vowing to love each other through “penalties and playoffs.”

Carey Price's latest injury stirs panic amongst Canadiens fans - Sportsnet.ca

Carey Price's injury could not have come at a worse time for the Montreal Canadiens who are clinging to the final Wild Card playoff spot and have a tough stretch of games upcoming.

Looking To The Future

Wednesday ahead of Team Canada’s first game of the tournament, the concourse outside Rogers Arena was packed with red jerseys and toques.

Trusting Mr. X.......DiPietro To Lead The Way For Canadians

Michael DiPietro says that he is not superstitious.Doesn’t talk to his posts. Doesn’t have a pair of lucky socks or underwear. Doesn’t bow to the hockey gods like Carter Hart famo…

All In The Family

Blood and marital ties between WJC and women’s game

How Swede It Is. Power Play Sinks Finns, As Prelim Winning Streak Hits 45 Games

Brannstrom scores twice with man advantage in win

Canadians Off To A Stellar Start At World Juniors

Team Canada looked like the antithesis of the nervy, erratic side that laboured through three pre-tournament games last week, as the Canadians rollicked Denmark 14-0 to open the World Junior Championship on Wednesday.

15-2, 15-4, And The Danes Don't Score. Well, Almost.....

Team Canada looked nothing like the nervy, erratic side that laboured through three pre-tournament games last week, as the Canadians rollicked Denmark 14-0 to open the World Junior Championship on Wednesday.

Oh Slo Close. U.S. Hangs On To Top Slovakia 2-1

“#TeamUSA opens up #WorldJuniors preliminary round play with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia! Evan Barratt, named U.S. Player of the Game, had the game-winning goal in the third period. #USAWJC🇺🇸”

WJHC Team Overviews

We're ready to roll in Vancouver and Victoria

The Swiss Miss. Czech Republic Gets OT Winner

David Kvasnicka scored 52 seconds into overtime as the Czech Republic beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday in the opening game of the 2019 world junior hockey championship.

Jack Hughes Is Worth Watching at WJHC

A player who has dominated at every level, consensus 2019 No. 1 Jack Hughes has NHL scouts drooling. This is how he became a potential generational talent.

BHWmedia on Twitter

“BREAKING NEWS: According to WIVB tonight, RJ will be back in the booth this coming Saturday. It appears what happened was a heat related issue, not a heart related issue as originally reported. Glad to see RJ back.”

Must See: Fan gets Vaakanainen's autograph in penalty box

Urho Vaakanainen is sent to the penalty box for hooking, but while he's in there a fan gets him to sign a souvenir.

NHL primes pump for future talent with transfer fees

When Rasmus Dahlin put pen to paper on his first NHL contract, the reverberations carried to Gothenburg and Lidkoping in his native Sweden. The No. 1 overall pick signing with the Buffalo Sabres earned Sweden more than $250,000 to put back into development. "It's unreal," Dahlin said. "We need all the money we can get." Last year alone, the NHL paid more than $35 million in transfer fees as teams signed European players. There are agreements in place with all the major hockey-producing countries except Russia and Switzerland that allow the free flow of players to the best league in the world.

Vince Sapienza on Twitter

“Awesome stuff from the Golden Knights, honoring @NHL referee Wes McCauley on his 1000th game tonight “Fleury started it, yeah he is sneaky.” #VegasBorn https://t.co/iJznwbpjBN”

IIHF - Home 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship

IIHF - Home 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship

U.S. Looks Solid In Final Tune-Up

Oliver Wahlstrom scored twice less than four minutes into the game as the United States went on to down the Czech Republic 6-2 on Saturday in an exhibition tune-up ahead of the world junior hockey championship.

Better Now Than Later. Canada Drops Final Exhibition Game

It's a feeling Canada hopes not to experience again for the rest of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Embracing The Challenge Is Nothing New To Tim Hunter

On a level ice surface, Canada should beat nearly everyone at hockey. This is what makes coaching Team Canada at a world junior championship, played in Canada, almost thankless.

Canadian Teams' Prospects At 2019 World Juniors

So if you're more interested in keeping tabs on players who may one day wear the jersey of your favourite NHL team, here's a brief rundown of who to watch for, and what you may see from them.

Plays Of The Week

Top 10 Plays of the Week: Scheifele's third OT winner

Top 3 Players By Team At 2019 World Junior Championship

There are a lot of players to follow annually at the WJC and to get you prepared for this event, Sportsnet junior hockey and NHL Draft insider Sam Cosentino gives you three players to focus on for each team in the tournament.

2019 World Junior Championship Group A Preview

Canada coach Tim Hunter is looking for one attribute more than any other as his team prepares for the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

2019 World Junior Championship Group B Preview

Many anticipate Jack Hughes of the United States being the most-watched player at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

16 memorable Vancouver Canucks moments from 2018 - Sportsnet.ca

We're taking a look back at the biggest moments of 2018 for each Canadian NHL team. Today, the Vancouver Canucks.

Jeanneret 'doing well' after being hospitalized

The Buffalo Sabres say Rick Jeanneret is resting and doing well a day after the team's Hall of Fame broadcaster was taken out of the press box on a stretcher.

Port Alberni, BC getting in in the action - nice!!

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Luca Jan Hollenstein made 17 saves and Nicolas Muller scored the eventual game-winner as Switzerland edged Kazakhstan 4-1 on Friday in a pre-tournament game ahead of the world junior hockey championship.

Canadian sports fans win as longtime broadcast rivals force a raised game

The way the NHL regular season is shaping up, it's a good bet that five of the seven Canadian teams could reach the playoffs this spring. "Rogers gambled that Canadian teams would be coming back," said sports marketing expert Richard Powers, an associate professor at the University of

McD Serves Number Two Hundred

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores off a beautiful give-and-go with Connor McDavid, who picks up the 200th assist of his NHL career

Motown Misery Continues For Wings

Roberto Luongo made 33 saves and Jonathan Huberdeau had two assists to help the Florida Panthers defeat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.

The Mighty Whale To Emerge From A Hurricane!

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had a simple reason for wanting to recognize his team's Connecticut roots by bringing back the Hartford Whalers jerseys for their game against the Boston Bruins at PNC Arena on Sunday (5 p.m. ET; SN1, FS-CR, NESN, NHL.TV).

Atkinson Keeps Jackets On A Tear

PHILADELPHIA -- Cam Atkinson scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets won their third straight game, 4-3 against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday.

Perron Gives Flames A Blue Christmas

CALGARY -- David Perron had a goal and an assist, and Jake Allen made 28 saves to help the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

Starry, Starry Night. Dallas Scores OT Winner With Time Running Out

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Alexander Radulov scored with 10 seconds left in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

Bombs Away

Roman Polak and Luke Kunin square off in an epic tilt. Polak seems to get the edge landing several hard shots but Kunin somehow bloodies Polak as well.

Washington's Not The Only Capital With Problems This Christmas

It's been tumultuous year for the Senators on and off the ice, and new reporting from Elliotte Friedman suggests there is still a long way to go before the team can solve its arena issues.

Not So Golden Night For Vegas

Phillip Danault registered the first hat trick of his career in a 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday afternoon, and then he summed up perfectly what we’ve learned about his Montreal Canadiens through 37 games.

Multiple Lightning Strikes Burn The Oilers In Edmonton

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and four assists while Steven Stamkos and Tyler Johnson each scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 12 games with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Leafs Get Big Win Over Rangers, But Lose Ennis In The Process

TORONTO -- Mitchell Marner scored two goals and had an assist in the third period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the New York Rangers 5-3 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

Adrian Dater on Twitter

“Inside the Avs’ Locker Room: Tale of two rooms - https://t.co/gGD3BR6lX8”

There's No Place Like Home......At Least For Brossoit

VANCOUVER -- Laurent Brossoit made 40 saves for his first NHL shutout, and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 at Rogers Arena on Saturday.

Bang Your Head

San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson is set to have a hearing tomorrow for an illegal check to the head on Los Angeles Kings winger Austin Wagner during the second period of Saturday's 3-2 Kings overtime win.

So, Would He Have Gotten a Low-Fat, High Protein Smoothie Today...???

“1974 #NHLAllStar game MVP Garry Unger brings home the cow #LookGoodPlayGood #stlblues”

Merry Christmas Cardiff......From HockeyCircles!

“Your Devils MOTM tonight, our Captain Fantastic 😈👏🏻”

Saturday Night Special

“The #Canucks have killed off 20 straight penalties. The league's best power-play is in town. Jay Beagle breaks it down. https://t.co/yMEZ3DzlbP”

Oh, Rudy. There's A Classic Matchup Brewing In Indiana For New Years' Day

Preparations for the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium on Jan. 1 (1 p.m. ET; NBC, TVAS, SN) are on schedule.

More Moves In The Kingdom

The Los Angeles Kings have activated forward Ilya Kovalchuk from the injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday.

The Skinny On The Skaters

NHL.com identifies daily projected lineups and starting goalies. Set your fantasy hockey rosters accordingly.

Cowtown Musings

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Great Canadian Double-Header Tonight

The New York Rangers have the unenviable task of trying to slow down one of the NHL's hottest offenses when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opener of a "Hockey Night in Canada" doubleheader at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; NHLN, CBC, SN, SN1, MSG, NHL.TV). The Maple Leafs are second in the NHL with 130 goals and have won their past two games by a combined score of 13-3.

He's Baaack.......Bergeron Scores Twice, And Gets His 300th, In Return Against Preds

Patrice Bergeron scored two goals to reach 300 for his career, returning to the lineup Saturday after missing 16 games and leading the Boston Bruins past the Nashville Predators 5-2.

Roberto Luongo On Sportsnet

The current Panther, former Canuck and Islander stops by the studio to discuss everything from how playing goal has never been harder, memorable moments with Vancouver, whether retirement is on the horizon and much more. Jeff and Elliotte also drill down on what's happening with the Flyers and answer some #Ask31 questions. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Terrain. GMC -- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. Outro Music: Milk - Gold Home Check out their debut album here: www.milkmilkmilk.bandcamp.com This episode was produced by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: CBC, Fox Sports, MSG, NBC, NHL Network, Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet and The Weather Network. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Roberto Luongo On Sportsnet

The current Panther, former Canuck and Islander stops by the studio to discuss everything from how playing goal has never been harder, memorable moments with Vancouver, whether retirement is on the horizon and much more. Jeff and Elliotte also drill down on what's happening with the Flyers and answer some #Ask31 questions. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Terrain. GMC -- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. Outro Music: Milk - Gold Home Check out their debut album here: www.milkmilkmilk.bandcamp.com This episode was produced by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: CBC, Fox Sports, MSG, NBC, NHL Network, Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet and The Weather Network. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Roberto Luongo On Sportsnet

The current Panther, former Canuck and Islander stops by the studio to discuss everything from how playing goal has never been harder, memorable moments with Vancouver, whether retirement is on the horizon and much more. Jeff and Elliotte also drill down on what's happening with the Flyers and answer some #Ask31 questions. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Terrain. GMC -- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. Outro Music: Milk - Gold Home Check out their debut album here: www.milkmilkmilk.bandcamp.com This episode was produced by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: CBC, Fox Sports, MSG, NBC, NHL Network, Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet and The Weather Network. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Stand And Deliver. Leafs' Fans Give James Reimer A Standing O

After Roberto Luongo is chased from the Florida Panthers' net, former goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs James Reimer takes over, and is met with a standing ovation from the team's faithful.

Come On Down........Let's Make A Delia!

Collin Delia made 35 saves in his first NHL start of the season and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

From The Outhouse To The Penthouse

Watch an incredible sequence as Sami Vatanen and Nico Hischier make huge saves in their own crease to deny the Ottawa Senators a sure goal. The defensive work allowed Kyle Palmieri to set up Taylor Hall for another goal.

Stick It To Ya'

Marc Savard joined Hockey Central Tonight for another edition of Taping Twigs to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s, Matt Duchene’s and Connor McDavid’s hockey sticks and their tape jobs.

Dumba Out Long Term After Surgery

Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba will miss "significant" time after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury.

Jingle All The Way.......

Watch as a host of NHL players, including Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Max Domi have some fun talking about their favourite Christmas songs.

Well, At Least One Group Was Still Taking Care Of Business In The Capital Tonight

Tom Wilson broke a tie with seven minutes left, Braden Holtby made 36 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Friday night.

Point To Point. Taylor Hall's 2 And 2 Lifts Devils Past Senators

Reigning MVP Taylor Hall had two goals and two assists and the slumping New Jersey Devils rode their top line in snapping a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.

Hockey Fight History on Twitter

“Bob Probert scored his 1st Career NHL goal, during a 6-3 Red Wing loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, at the Joe Louis Arena. 12.21.85 #HFH”

Vancouver Canucks on Twitter

“Stecher is in concussion protocol, said Coach Green. No timeline on his return.”

NHL Beginning to Raise Mental Health Awareness

NHL players have had a tough time speaking out about mind-related issues in past years, but recent initiatives have begun raising mental health awareness.

What’s Up With Canada’s Game: Exploring Mental Illness in Hockey

CONFIRMED: Dave Hakstol has been fired as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers

“CONFIRMED: Dave Hakstol has been fired as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.”

Flames Scorch Hapless Blues 7 - 2

Matthew Tkachuk sets up at the doorstep and shovels home the rebound from his own tip-in, giving the Flames a 1-0 lead on the power play