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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There are division rivals a team can’t wait to face. Others, not so much. Take the Washington Capitals for instance, who’ve already seen enough of their Metropolitan Division rivals in New Jersey.

Associated Press Jan 12, 2025, 06:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native

Field Level Media Jan 12, 2025, 05:27 PM ET Penguins forward Michael Bunting emerged unscathed from a car accident outside Pittsburgh’s home arena before Sunday’s game, but did not suit up against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his first full season with the Penguins, the 29-year-old Bunting has 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in

Associated Press Jan 12, 2025, 11:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBUQUE, Iowa — Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey was retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Saturday night during an emotional ceremony before their United States Hockey League game against Sioux City. Gaudreau and brother Matthew died Aug. 29 when they

ESPN News Services Jan 11, 2025, 11:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin is just 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed career record after scoring in the Washington Capitals‘ 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. Ovechkin blocked a shot and went the length of the ice

ESPN News Services Jan 11, 2025, 10:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine returned to the lineup on Saturday night, scoring his club’s lone goal in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. Laine, who missed the previous four games with an illness, notched his ninth power play

Associated Press Jan 11, 2025, 06:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Connor Murphy on injured reserve Saturday because of a groin injury. The 31-year-old Murphy hasn’t played since he logged more than 19 1/2 minutes in a 6-2 loss to St. Louis in the Winter Classic on Dec.

ESPN News Services Jan 11, 2025, 05:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — David Pastrnak scored a power-play goal with 2 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Bruins snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. It was the second goal of the day for

ESPN News Services Jan 11, 2025, 03:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren was put on injured reserve Saturday after leaving the game against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night after a collision in the crease. Lindgren, 31, was struck in the side of the head by Montreal’s Nick Suzuki, who

Field Level Media Jan 10, 2025, 10:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Goalie Charlie Lindgren took a hit to the head and left the Washington Capitals‘ home game against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. In the first minute of the second period, Lindgren was struck in the side of the head by Montreal‘s Nick