Associated Press Oct 25, 2023, 12:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Even when they’re not playing their best, the Colorado Avalanche find ways to keep winning. Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 on Tuesday night
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ESPN News Services Oct 25, 2023, 12:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Defenseman John Ludvig, making his NHL debut, left with an injury at 10:41 of the second period Tuesday in the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Ludvig, 23, was briefly knocked unconscious following a collision at center ice with
ESPN News Services Oct 24, 2023, 05:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Rasmus Andersson‘s four-game suspension on Tuesday, one day after hearing the appeal from the Calgary Flames defenseman. Andersson received the ban Sunday for a hit against Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine during the Flames’ 3-1 loss on Friday
Associated Press Oct 24, 2023, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League placed a big emphasis on the “W” in its identity in a logo it unveiled Tuesday. The design incorporates two crossed hockey sticks to form the “W” in PHWL, which begins plays in January. The design is
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 24, 2023, 01:49 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL has reversed its policy on the use of colored stick tape to represent causes during games and in practices. “After consultation with the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, players will
Oct 24, 2023, 12:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid could return to the lineup for the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor game Sunday but is not expected to play Tuesday or Thursday this week. McDavid was ruled out of Tuesday’s game at Minnesota and is doubtful to return for Thursday’s game
Oct 24, 2023, 11:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Blackhawks put winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve Tuesday after he aggravated a shoulder injury. Hall was originally hurt on a hit by Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo on Oct. 11. He took another hit in the second period against Vegas Saturday and left the
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 24, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday features all 32 NHL teams playing 16 games on one night, with gloriously staggered start times. As ESPN’s Kevin Weekes is fond of saying, it’s a buffet of hockey. But like
ESPN Sports Betting Oct 24, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to NHL Frozen Frenzy! Not only will every team be in action, but the start times of each game will be staggered, allowing fans an opportunity to catch a piece of every game. It gets even easier, as you won’t even have
Oct 23, 2023, 08:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Columbus Blue Jackets placed forward Patrik Laine on injured reserve Monday, the team announced. The move is retroactive to Oct. 20, and Columbus recalled forward Dmitri Voronkov from the AHL to fill the roster spot. Laine, 25, is day-to-day with an upper body injury following