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ESPN News Services Feb 14, 2024, 12:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OTTAWA, Ontario — Ridly Greig, speaking for the first time since the Ottawa Senators center was cross-checked to the face by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, summed up the ensuing fallout by saying he “didn’t think it would get this far.” But

ESPN News Services Feb 14, 2024, 12:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had a career-high six assists to lead Edmonton to an 8-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the Oilers’ eighth straight home victory. It was McDavid’s second career six-point game (Nov. 14, 2019, against the

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 13, 2024, 09:15 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that veteran winger Phil Kessel will work out this week in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where the team’s AHL affiliate team is located. Kessel has not played since

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 13, 2024, 07:29 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig on Saturday night. Rielly hit Greig

ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2024, 07:52 PM ET Patrik Laine and his agency criticized an insensitive comment about suicide made on a podcast Monday in reference to the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, who is currently receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Octagon Hockey, in a statement posted to social media Tuesday, said

Field Level Media Feb 13, 2024, 03:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Stars forward Evgenii Dadonov is sidelined indefinitely because of a lower-body fracture, coach Pete DeBoer announced Tuesday. Dadonov logged just 8:35 of ice time in the Stars’ 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. “He had an X-ray in Montreal, and

Associated Press Feb 13, 2024, 01:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres defenseman Owen Power is listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury, coach Don Granato announced Tuesday. Power appeared to hurt his left hand during practice a day earlier and left the ice to have tests. Granato said Power will be

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL is in a golden era for defensemen. There are legacy stars who have Norris Trophy wins and continue to be the backbones of their contending teams. There are ascendent young players ready to outshine

Feb 13, 2024, 02:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scored in the final minute of overtime Monday night, lifting Northeastern to a 4-3 victory over Boston University in the Beanpot at TD Garden. The Huskies have now won five of the past six Beanpot finals, the culmination of an annual college hockey tournament

Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are bracing to play their next several games without top defenseman Morgan Rielly, who could be facing a lengthy suspension. He has an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety scheduled for Tuesday in New York.