5:58 PM ET One of the National Hockey League’s most exciting innovations was introducing 3-on-3 overtime play, with its manic offensive pace and unpredictability. That format has actually inspired a new 3-on-3 professional hockey league called 3ICE, debuting in North America in 2021. “Three-on-three hockey has proven to be incredibly exciting display of speed, skill
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2:48 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly will be out at least eight weeks due to a fractured foot, the team announced Monday. Rielly was hurt in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers, and a CT scan confirmed the fracture. Rielly will be placed on injured reserve. Rielly has has three goals and 24
11:18 AM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL’s top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years. The league on Monday announced an extension of its agreement to hold its annual scouting combine in Buffalo at the Sabres’ downtown practice facility, LECOM Harborcenter, through 2022. The
11:24 PM ET There will be a new event at the NHL’s All-Star game: a three-on-three scrimmage between top American and Canadian women’s hockey players, sources tell ESPN. The defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues are hosting 2020 All Star weekend, which begins on Jan. 24. The NHL is expected to announce full details
9:00 AM ET The New Jersey Devils fired general manager Ray Shero on Sunday, prior to their 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Assistant GM Tom Fitzgerald will serve as the interim GM, and he will “receive support” from Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur, who is serving as an adviser to hockey operations,
7:00 AM ET The NHL has invited some of the top women’s hockey players to participate at All-Star Weekend for the third straight year. In a new wrinkle, the league created an event just for the women; the NHL is expected to announce that this year’s All-Star festivities Jan. 24-25 in St. Louis will include
6:23 PM ET The New Jersey Devils fired general manager Ray Shero on Sunday prior to their 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Assistant GM Tom Fitzgerald will serve as the interim GM, and he will “receive support” from Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur, who is serving as an adviser to hockey operations,
7:00 AM ET DENVER — It often seems like the NHL has come too easily for Cale Makar. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman stepped into the NHL playoffs in the middle of a tense, first-round series against the Calgary Flames in April — two days after he wrapped up his college career — and immediately scored
10:44 PM ET ESPN News Services WASHINGTON — Braden Holtby allowed four goals on just 21 shots and the Washington Capitals, who entered the night leading the NHL in points, authored an uncharacteristic 5-1 loss to the last-place New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Washington allowed New Jersey to race out to a 3-0 lead in
7:49 PM ET ESPN News Services WASHINGTON — St. Louis Blues winger David Perron and former teammate T.J. Oshie were voted by fans as two of the final representatives for NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis. After helping the Blues win the Stanley Cup last spring in his third stint with them, Perron is having