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Associated Press Dec 10, 2024, 12:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Rangers had the NHL’s best record last season. Now, 27 games in, they are mired in the middle of the pack with eight losses in their past 10 games. Three days after trading captain Jacob Trouba to the

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 9, 2024, 04:40 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Colorado Avalanche, a preseason Stanley Cup favorite now fighting for a wild-card playoff spot as they seek consistency in net, acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in a trade with the San Jose

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Jordan Staal sat in his locker looking shell-shocked. Again. The Carolina Hurricanes had just been blown out for the second straight night — a rarity in itself — but by the same

Associated Press Dec 8, 2024, 01:26 PM ET CHICAGO — The Blackhawks placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve on Sunday with a left groin injury. Mrazek was replaced by Arvid Soderblom in the first period of Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. The 32-year-old Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .906 save

Dec 8, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tom Wilson‘s two goals in the third period changed the look of Saturday night’s game for the Washington Capitals, and it came after a puck changed the look of his face. Wilson was hit in the left cheek by the deflected shot of teammate Jakob Chychrun

Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 08:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — – Anders Sorensen’s first game with Chicago looked a lot like when Luke Richardson was coaching the Blackhawks. Not enough offense in another loss. Sorensen took over as the interim coach after Richardson was fired on Thursday. The 49-year-old Sorensen, who was

Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 05:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was frustrated with a couple of calls during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. “Let me start: One thing I teach my team to do is not dive,” he said in opening his

Emily Kaplan, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions The New York Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin have agreed to an eight-year contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Kevin Weekes and Emily Kaplan. The average annual value on the contract is $11.5 million, according to sources.

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:50 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Defenseman Jacob Trouba called out the New York Rangers for how they handled his eventual trade to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, claiming months of public speculation impacted his ability to serve as the team’s captain.

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Dec 6, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL trade deadline for the 2024-25 season is not until March 7, but teams