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Success Breeds Success.......Cooper Inks New Deal After Record Season

The Tampa Bay Lightning have handed head coach Jon Cooper a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Preds' Make It Five Straight Trips To The Post Season With Win Over Wild

The Predators have clinched a playoff berth for the fifth straight year, doing so with a victory over the Wild on Monday night.

One Champion, Inspiring Others To Be........Congrats Bianca!!

Mississauga native Bianca Andreescu discusses the dedication and perseverance required to become a champion in the sport of tennis, while setting up Hockey Night In Canada.

Alexandar The Great Conquers TO In OT

Ryan Strome scored in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday.

Only Fitting - Chara's Always Been A Clinch Player

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Zdeno Chara each had a goal and an assist help the Boston Bruins clinch a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Three-For-All. Canadiens' Forwards Rack Up The Points In Rout Of Sabres

Brendan Gallagher scored twice and added an assist to lead the Canadiens to a 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, extending Montreal's win streak to three games.

Giordano Adds To Total, As Canucks' Third Period Defensive Shell Again Provides No Offense

Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano put up a goal and two assists on Saturday night, helping his team to a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Garnet Hathaway and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Flames (47-21-7).

Final Approach. Jets Complete First Mission, Now They Can Prepare For The Next

Kyle Connor had a hat trick and one assist and Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves as the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot with a 5-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Playing Hangman. Canucks' Almost Blow 5 Goal Lead, But Hang On For The Win

Bo Horvat scored twice and added an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks keep their playoff hopes alive with a 7-4 win over the depleted Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.

Capital Offense. Lightning Bolt With 2 Points Despite Washington's 58 Shots

Andrei Vasilevskiy piled up the saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals traded blows in a thrilling potential playoff preview.

Shooting Ducks.Jets' Edge Closer To Clinching By Making Short Work Of Anaheim

Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist in the Winnipeg Jets' fourth straight victory, 3-0 over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.

Turning Over A New Leaf? Toronto Posts Big Win Over Struggling Sabres

John Tavares and Austin Matthews each had a goal and assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs won for just the second time in six games, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Back To The Beginning. Petey Breaks The Record In The Same Rink He Was Drafted In

Elias Pettersson talks about recording the most points by rookie for the Canucks and setting the mark where he was drafted.

Knights Beat San Jose In Latest Joust For Home Ice Advantage

Reilly Smith and Jonathan Marchessault each had four points and the Vegas Golden Knights won for the ninth time in 10 games, beating the San Jose Sharks 7-3 on Monday night.

Record Setting Night For Stamkos And The Lightning

Steven Stamkos scored against the Coyotes to break Vincent Lecavalier’s record for goals scored with the Tampa Bay Lightning, making it 384 goals for the team’s captain.

Bo Knows OT Hockey.......

Bo Horvat scored 16 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks stopped Chicago's five-game win streak with a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Monday night.

First Placed Jets' Rout Royalty In L.A.

Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Adding Lightning To The Trophy Case.......

The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched the Presidents' Trophy thanks to a 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday.

Expect Phenom Pettersson To Break A Lot More Records Along The Way

Watch as Elias Pettersson picks up an assist on this Markus Grandlund goal to set the rookie record for points by a Vancouver Canucks player.

WHL: Blazers, Rockets win to set up TIEBREAKER game for playoff spot

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The Western Hockey League will need a tiebreaker to determine the final playoff spot.

Alberta will attempt to repeat as champions after shutting out Saskatchewan

The Rules Of Thirds. Blues Win The Battle Of Two Playoff Hungry Teams

PITTSBURGH -- Jordan Binnington made 40 saves, and the St. Louis Blues ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday.

Sharks Circle, But Can't Take Down The Preds

SAN JOSE -- The San Jose Sharks missed a chance to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing to the Nashville Predators 4-2 at SAP Center on Saturday.San Jose remained one point behind the Calgary Flames for first place in the Pacific Division and Western Conference. The Flames lost to the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Saturday.

Lightning Quite Happy To Drive 55.......For Now.

TAMPA -- The Tampa Bay Lightning set their records for wins and points in a season with a 6-3 victory against the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena on Saturday.

With The Luck Of The Irish. Bruins Tap-Out The Jackets In OT

Brad Marchand scored 3:30 into the overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

No Flame-Out Here. Jets' Running Hot In Big Win Over Calgary

Winnipeg Jets winger Mathieu Perreault felt like he had scored a game-winning goal in the playoffs.

Habs' Just Weren't Jesperit Enough On Offence......

The Montreal Canadiens are running out of time to grab a playoff spot. It's now on Claude Julien and the players to find another gear.

From The Outhouse To The Penthouse. Bottom Dwelling Sens Humble Struggling Leafs

Magnus Paajarvi scored two goals to lead the last-place Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 win over the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Drive-Thu In The Desert. McD Serves Up A Double As Oilers Top The 'Yotes

Connor McDavid scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.

How the Humboldt Broncos tragedy was further complicated by a $15.2-million outpouring of support

The Saskatchewan bus crash changed the lives of 29 families − but once $15.2-million became involved, the question of who was affected the most had to be resolved

10 things to keep an eye on as the CHL regular season comes to an end

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League is down to only a handful of games remaining for each team, and there's plenty to pay attention to before the playoffs begin.The Quebec Major Junior League season wraps up on March 16, while the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League finish one day later.Here

Apparently A "Massive Dust-Up" Has A Much Different Meaning These Days......

Matthew Tkachuk’s run into Marc-Andre Fleury sparked a massive dust-up between the Flames and Golden Knights, and very nearly caused David Rittich and Fleury to drop the gloves for an old-fashioned goalie fight.

What An Amazing Accomplishment For The Broncos' Organization......

The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos hockey team is heading to the playoffs.

Holtby Gets His 250th, And OV's Right Behind Sid.

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 Wednesday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Put On Your Rally Caps. Blues' Late Push Completes Comeback Against Anaheim

Robert Thomas and Alex Pietrangelo scored 12 seconds apart late in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.

Canucks Typically Fair Better When Playing An Aggressive, Offensive Style

Alex Edler scored 3:11 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks rallied past the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night.

A Mystery Unravelled........

Five years ago, Vancouver Canucks star centre Ryan Kesler became public enemy No. 1 after being traded to the Pacific Division rival Anaheim Ducks. Kesler ...

Bee's Help Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive With A Big OT Win

David Krejci scored 1:36 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

Hot To Trotz. N.Y. Isles' Coach Gets His 800th Career Win With Come From Behind Effort

Jordan Eberle and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Tuesday night, giving coach Barry Trotz his 800th win.

Carey On Young Man. Price Is One Win Away From Making Habs' History

Carey Price tied Jacques Plante for most career wins by a Montreal Canadiens goalie, making 26 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.

Lighting The Lamp. Kucherov Ties Lecavalier's Record in Tampa Bay

Nikita Kucherov tied the Tampa Bay Lightning's single-season points record with a pair of assists to lead Tampa Bay to a 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

That's Pretty Much A Wrap.......

Injuries continue to plague the Vancouver Canucks as they head into the season's final stretch.

87 Gets Number 1,200

Watch as Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby records his 1,200th career point on a goal by Jake Guentzel.

Ted Lindsay, last surviving member of Detroit's Production Line, dies

Ted Lindsay, the Hall of Famer who provided muscle and meanness on the Detroit Red Wings' mighty 'Production Line' of the 1950s and helped pioneer the first NHL players' union, died Monday at 93.

Cold Snap. Preds Emerge Victorious In Minnesota To End The Wild's Winning Streak

Ryan Johansen scored in the fourth round of the shootout on Sunday night to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over Minnesota and stop the Wild's winning streak at five games.

Flyin' High. Philly Sets Their Sites On A Wild Card Spot

Brian Elliott stopped 29 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New York 4-1 Sunday, helping knock the Islanders out of first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Throwing It All Away.........

Alex Ovechkin scored in the fourth round of a shootout without putting the puck in the net, and the Washington Capitals extended their win streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday.

Canucks' Checking For A Pulse.........

In the span of a three-game road trip, the Vancouver Canucks went from being National Hockey League playoff hopefuls to a thoroughly-beaten team as near to last place as a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Iggy Roofs It Again........Just In A Different Way

With his 10 and 12-year-old sons (Joe and Tij), his 14-year-old daughter (Jade) and wife Kara by his side, Jarome Iginla watched his no. 12 ascend to the rafters.

Helluva' Night For Connor And Wheels........

Blake Wheeler scored three of his four goals in the third period, Connor Hellebuyck had 40 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Sunday night.

Draisaitl Quitely Posting Big Numbers This Year

Leon Draisaitl gets a return feed from Connor McDavid in the circle and hammers home a one-timer to record his 40th goal of the season

Silfverberg Re-Ups With The Ducks

Jakob Silfverberg signed a five-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Financial terms were not released.

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It's A Fine Day In St. Louis

St. Louis Blues forward Jaden Schwartz has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Carolina Hurricanes defender Dougie Hamilton, the league's department of player safety announced Saturday.

What Can We Try And Get Away With Today.........

Devils winger Kurtis Gabriel will have a hearing Saturday for boarding Flyers pivot Nolan Patrick, the league's department of player safety announced.

Lowry On The Docket

Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry will have a hearing today for "high-sticking/slashing" Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, the league announced Saturday.

Saskatchewan Huskies strike first against Alberta Golden Bears, take 1-0 series lead in Canada West men's hockey final

“We didn’t play a fantastic game.”

Comeback Win Catapults Jets Over Nashville

Newly acquired Kevin Hayes scored his first goal with the Jets and added two assists as Winnipeg erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Friday night.

Freaky Friday. Some Strange Tallies To Start The Weekend

Pucks are bouncing all over the place across on Friday night. Josh Bailey scores on the New York Islanders' own net, Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers get burned twice, Corey Schneider and the New Jersey Devils get beat, and finally Jake Alle

'Canes Knock Off The Blues, And The Champ Knocks Out Martinook

Sebastian Aho had a short-handed goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Friday night in a matchup between two of the NHL's hottest teams.

Another Habs' Win Keeps Them Moving Up The Atlantic

Joel Armia had three goals and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Friday night.

Class, Class, Class.......

“Best of the Week...

Anderson Whitehead meeting his idol Carey Price... Anderson's mom promised she would help her son meet Price, but after tragically losing her to cancer, the Habs star made it a reality.

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The Great 8 Is Gunning For 50 Again........And Setting New Records Along The Way

Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history with 10 seasons of 45 goals or more, scoring in Washington's three-goal third period as the Capitals rallied to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

Going Down Memory Lane......

It was a nostalgic day at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday as Jarome Iginla returned to Calgary, ahead of his big night on Saturday when the Flames will retire his jersey.

Flame On. Iginla Should Have Been The NHL's Posterboy For Years.

On the eve of Iginla’s jersey retirement we asked around the hockey world for thoughts on the man whose No. 12 will be hoisted as part of a 40-minute pre-game ceremony.

Out With The Old, In With The Old. Marc Crawford To Take The Helm In Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Guy Boucher and named Marc Crawford as the interim coach.

Hockey Fight History on Twitter

“Dave "Tiger" Williams scored his second (and final) career hat trick, when the Kings lost to Montreal 6-4 in Los Angeles. 03.01.86 #HFH”

It's Truly A Historic Season For The Flames "Captain Everything" Mark Giordano

Mark Giordano’s season for the ages hit a new milestone Wednesday when his all-world game-winner in a 2-1 win gave him 60 points for the season, adding him to an exclusive old boys club.

Another Day, Another Problem In Ottawa

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has expressed disappointment in Senators owner Eugene Melnyk now that a proposed new downtown arena for the NHL team is in jeopardy.

"Starting In Goal For Your Philadelphia Flyers, Wearing Number 9... GRITTY!!"

The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to use their eighth goalie of the season and set an NHL record with Cam Talbot scheduled to start against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Friday.

Scoping Out The Season. Hall May Miss The Remainder Of The Year After Repairs

Taylor Hall remains questionable to return to the New Jersey Devils lineup this season after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee earlier this week.

Ya, That Can't Feel Good...

Travis Dermott would head right for the locker room after getting knocked to the ice by Brad Malone.

Uncharted Territory. Tavares Deserves A Warm Welcome "Home"

John Tavares, the former New York Islanders captain who signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the offseason, will play as a visitor at Nassau Coliseum for the first time when the teams face off on Thursday.

Good News Out Of New Jersey After Mueller Given All Clear Today

Mirco Mueller was taken off the ice on a stretcher in the third period of the New Jersey Devils' game against the Calgary Flames at Prudential Center on Wednesday.

Today's Odds If You're A Betting Man Or Woman.......

John Tavares will make his highly anticipated return to Long Island on Thursday as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New York Islanders in a clash pegged as a virtual pick'em.

Nashville Ain't Got No Cure For The Berube Blues

Jordan Binnington made 19 saves for the St. Louis Blues in a 2-0 win against the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.

On Golden Pond. Mad Max Gets Two, As Vegas Lights Up The Stars

Max Pacioretty scored twice for the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

Ante Up. The Best Bang For The Deadline Buck

The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. And after grabbing Mark Stone, the Vegas Golden Knights are headlining the list of winners.

Nothing To See Here. No Deadline Deals For Calgary, And That Suits Them Just Fine

Matthew Tkachuk dazzled with a between-the-legs snipe, Mike Smith stood tall, and the Flames kept their win streak rolling, earning a sixth straight win.

Two Minute Warning. A Wild Finish In The 'Peg, As Minny Executes A Late Double-Tap On The Jets

Jason Zucker and Joel Eriksson scored 26 seconds apart with less than two minutes to play in the third period as the Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday for their fourth straight win.

Oshie Gets His 20th As Caps Hammer Rudderless Senators

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals spotted the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators an early two-goal lead before turning things around with the help of a pair of second-period scores from T.J. Oshie and winning 7-2 Tuesday night.

Habs Crush Detroit In An 8-1 Laugher

Andrew Shaw recorded his first career hat trick and Max Domi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points as the Montreal Canadiens routed the Detroit Red Wings 8-1 Tuesday night.

Horvat, Markstrom Lead The Way For The Canucks

VANCOUVER -- Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season, and Bo Horvat scored two goals for the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena on Monday.

Canucks' Add Swedish Prospect Linus Karlsson

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Jonathan Dahlen to the San Jose Sharks for forward Linus Karlsson.

Brassard Is On The Move Again, This Time To Colorado

Derick Brassard is on his way to the Colorado Avalanche.

Columbus Adds Playoff-Savvy McQuaid From Rangers

Adam McQuaid has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Adding to The Arsenal. Sharks Grab Nyquist From Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are sending forward Gustav Nyquist to the San Jose Sharks.

Pens' Aquire Toughness, Character In Gudbranson Trade For Tanner Pearson

The Vancouver Canucks have traded veteran defenceman Erik Gudbranson to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Speedy Montour Heading to Sabres

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres for Brendan Guhle and a 2019 first-round pick.

Chris Wideman Flying To Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to add depth to their defence by acquiring Chris Wideman from the Florida Panthers.

Sens' Purge Continues. Stone Heading Golden Knights

The Ottawa Senators have traded star forward Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Former Portland Winterhawk Nic Petan Is On His Way To Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Par Lindholm to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for forward Nic Petan.

Jets Pick Up Kevin Hayes From Rangers

The New York Rangers have traded forward Kevin Hayes to the Winnipeg Jets.

Simmonds to Predators

The Philadelphia Flyers are sending Wayne Simmonds to the Nashville Predators.

Rangers Had The Itch, But Still Kept Their Focus Against Jersey

Ryan Strome scored two goals when the New York Rangers won 5-2 against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Edmonton's Currie Helps Overpower Gamey Ducks

Sam Gagner scored the game winner as the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, despite having captain Connor McDavid on the shelf serving a suspension.

Hurricanes Strengthening With The Playoffs On The Horizon

DALLAS -- Curtis McElhinney made 24 saves for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-0 win against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

Angels Of Harlem. O'Ree And Ice Hockey In Harlem Providing New Opportunities And Role Models

Ice Hockey in Harlem wants to open the eyes of the kids to possibilities they might not have entertained before, to invite a world beyond Harlem into their lives. They want to give them safe spaces and exercise, and a little bit of knowledge they might find nowhere else.

A Rhino And A Buffalo Walk Into A Bar.......

BUFFALO -- Sam Reinhart scored three goals for his third NHL hat trick and the Buffalo Sabres ended their four-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Capitals 5-2 at KeyBank Center on Saturday.

Number Three In Your Program, Number One In Your Heart. Louuu Ties Belfour For Third On All-Time List

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Roberto Luongo tied Ed Belfour for third place in NHL history with his 484th victory when the Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 at BB&T Center on Saturday.

Another Zinger Of A Trade For The Blue Jackets

Ryan Dzingel was acquired by the Columbus Blue Jackets in a trade from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

A Baker's Dozen. St. Louis Picks Up Their 12th Win In Their Last 13 Games

The Boston Bruins had their seven-game winning streak end with a 2-1 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Saturday.

You Go Ahead, We'll Catch Up With You Later.......

Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs needed an intermission wake-up call to match Montreal Canadiens' desire and desperation coming away with the 6-3 win.

Red Hot Islanders Dominate Static Canucks System

Goalie Robin Lehner stymied a hungry Vancouver Canucks offence on Saturday, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 victory.

The Not-So-Great Outdoors. Flyers Beat Penguins In Soggy Stadium Series

Claude Giroux scored 1:59 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers scored three straight goals in the rain to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on a soggy Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field.

Getting' Gritty With It. Flyers' Mascot Makes Grand Entrance To Start Stadium Series Game

Check out Gritty’s entrance as the Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the latest installment of the NHL Stadium Series.

Reversal Of Fortunes. Once Red-Hot Preds Fall To Streaking Avs

Philipp Grubauer made 38 saves for his first shutout of the season, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 5-0 Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

Stars Continuing To Align In Dallas

The New York Rangers have traded forward Mats Zuccarello to the Dallas Stars in exchange for multiple draft picks.

Stars Bolster Their D By Grabbing Lovejoy From New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenceman Connor Carrick and a third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenceman Ben Lovejoy.

Not Looking Good For Skinner

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner had to be helped off the ice after suffering what appeared to be a left ankle injury.

Doubling Down In Vegas. Laine's Rare Pair Beats The House

Patrik Laine scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves to lead the Winnipeg Jets over the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Friday night.

Passing On The Knowledge.....

PHILADELPHIA -- Preparations for the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, SN360, SN1, TVAS2) have been underway for months, but the ice-making process began just six days ago.

A Heros' Welcome. Disabled Veterans Get A Special Salute In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA -- When 20 players from Philadelphia's USA Hockey's Warrior Hockey program arrived at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, they thought it was for a luncheon.

The Humble Willl Be Exalted. Shane Doan Is Well-Worthy Of Arizona Honour.

Shane Doan finds himself between dumbstruck and awestruck as he prepares to become the first Arizona Coyotes player to have his number retired.

Nothing A Toque And Two Points Won't Cure

Sidney Crosby is accustomed to hearing boos whenever he steps onto the ice in Philadelphia.

NHL's Black History Month - Featuring Kyle Okposo

As part of the NHL's celebration of Black History Month, NHL.com will highlight great moments and important figures in black hockey history each day throughout February. Pioneers like Willie O'Ree, Angela James and Grant Fuhr will be featured.Today we look at forward Kyle Okposo and his four-goal night for the New York Islanders.

Colorado Storm Surge. Avs' Gaining Momentum With Third Straight Win Over Hawks

Patrick Kane extended his point streak to 20 games, but J.T. Compher and Carl Soderberg each scored two goals in the Colorado Avalanche's third straight win, 5-3 against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Friday.

One For The Money, Two For The Show. Wild Win Second Straight After Trading Coyle.

DETROIT -- Luke Kunin had a goal and an assist and Devan Dubnyk made 26 saves when the Minnesota Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 win at Little Caesars Arena on Friday.

Pouring Salt In The Wound. Columbus New Jacket Duchene Wins First Game At "Home"

Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves as Matt Duchene and the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Friday.

Duck Mangiapane? Rookie's Winning Tally Helps Flames To Cook Ducks

Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal at 16:31 as the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Friday for their fourth straight victory.

Duck Mangiapane? Rookie's Winning Tally Helps Flames To Cook Ducks

Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal at 16:31 as the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Friday for their fourth straight victory.

Duck Mangiapane? Rookie's Winning Tally Helps Flames To Cook Ducks

Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal at 16:31 as the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Friday for their fourth straight victory.

U Can't Touch This! NHL Sounds The Bell After MC Hammers Leddy

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy.

Not Using His Head. McDavid Scheduled For Hearing On Illegal Hit

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will have a hearing for his illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy.

Putting On A New Jacket. Matt Duchene Traded To Columbus

After months of speculation, the Ottawa Senators have traded pending UFA forward Matt Duchene.

This Will Be An Inspiring Event In St. Louis!

Join HPIB St. Louis chapter members on Thursday, February 28th from 5-7pm to network and hear from special Guest Speaker Josh Pauls, 3-time ice sled gold medalist in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 Winter Paralympics. Josh is an inspirational athlete and we are so excited to welcome him for this event. The event will be held at Synergy Wealth Solutions (16150 Main Circle Dr. Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017). Food and drinks will be provided. HPIB Membership is encouraged but not required to attend.

Washington Picks Up Speedster Hagelin From L.A.

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings.

Bruins Rely On Six-Shooter To Outduel Knights

The Boston Bruins extended their season-long winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 shootout victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday.

Hawks Give Wings A Good Kaning In O.T. Win

Patrick Kane scored two goals, including the game winner with 2:18 left in overtime, extending his point streak to 19 games and lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

The Parts Are Greater Than The Sum.......For Now.

Nathan MacKinnon and Matt Calvert scored 11 seconds apart in the third period, Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves in another strong performance and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-1 on Wednesday night.