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Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise's rebuilding project. Chicago has dropped four in a row to fall to an NHL-worst 8-16-2 on the season. It was outscored 41-27 while going 3-9-1...
Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Appearing on a Team USA Zoom call on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights forward jumped right in when reminded how U.S. teams featuring...
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete against Canada, Sweden and Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament featuring the NHL’s best players in nearly a decade. Chris Kreider of the New York...
Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism
The NHL's collective bargaining agreement does not expire until Sept. 15, 2026. That discussions are set to begin on a new deal in early 2025 is already one step ahead of where hockey has been in labor negotiations in the past. Commissioner Gary Bettman earlier this week said he...
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of...
Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini came into the NHL with a ton of fanfare as the top pick in the draft and the immediate face of the franchise for the San Jose Sharks. He has a sidekick in Will Smith, another blue chip prospect and hope for the future of the organization who...
PWHL New York Sirens' trajectory points up with addition of rookie star Sarah Fillier and new home
Soon after the final refrains of Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” finished playing over the loudspeakers to signify New York's preseason 5-2 victory over Toronto, Sarah Fillier took a seat at the podium to go over her three-goal outing. Perhaps this was a glimpse of...
Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former NHL player and TNT hockey analyst Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by several men during an altercation at a Scottsdale steakhouse on Sunday night. Bissonnette posted a video on X on Monday describing the incident, saying he tried to intervene when one...
Penguins' Crosby scores 600th NHL goal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby would’ve liked his 600th NHL goal to come in a win Crosby became the 21sth player to reach the mark when scored in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. “It’s not...
Sidney Crosby scores 600th career NHL goal, but Penguins fall to Utah 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh on Saturday night but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club. Dylan Guenther scored twice, while Nick Bjugstad, Jack McBain, Mikhail Sergachev and Alexander Kerfoot also scored for Utah. ...
