Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 8, 2023, 05:08 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the four-game suspension given to Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Oct. 30. Since the suspension is less
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 8, 2023, 02:03 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Calen Addison from the Minnesota Wild Wednesday for forward prospect Adam Raska and a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. Getting Addison comes a day after the Sharks
Associated Press Nov 8, 2023, 01:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks snapped an 11-game losing streak that tied for the longest skid to start the season in NHL history with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Anthony Duclair had a goal and an
ESPN News Services Nov 8, 2023, 12:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild center Vinni Lettieri‘s second-period goal Tuesday night was memorable in more ways than one. Not only did it end a nearly two-year drought without a goal, it happened with his grandfather, Wild color commentator Lou Nanne, in the
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 7, 2023, 02:55 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell was placed on waivers Tuesday, making it the latest development for a preseason Stanley Cup contender that currently has the second-worst record in the NHL. The Oilers
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2023, 10:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Hockey fans are now able to see which NHL players are among the league’s fastest (and slowest) — and not just at the All-Star skills competition. “Top Skating Speed” is one of a dozen advanced analytics
ESPN News Services Nov 6, 2023, 10:26 PM ET HIBBING, Minn. — Thousands gathered Monday to remember Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old American hockey player who died last month after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Associated Press Nov 6, 2023, 02:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said it’s unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season after the Swedish center stepped away from the team last week, citing ongoing issues with his surgically repaired left hip. MacLellan stopped short of ruling Backstrom
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 6, 2023, 01:22 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is progressing well from back surgery and eyeing an early return to the lineup. Lightning coach Jon Cooper updated the media Monday on Vasilevskiy’s condition, saying
Nov 6, 2023, 01:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Buffalo Sabres recalled one of their top prospects, forward Matthew Savoie, from a conditioning stint with the AHL’s Rochester Americans, the team announced Monday. Savoie, 19, was drafted ninth overall in 2022. He had been expected to challenge for a roster spot to open the