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NHL begins production on a 2nd season of the league's all-access 'Faceoff' docuseries

Dec. 19, 2024 09:31 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has begun production on the second season of an all-access, behind-the-scenes show with the makers of the popular “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” series. The league, in announcing the continuation of the show Thursday, said Ottawa Senators captain Brady...

Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

Dec. 18, 2024 19:37 PM EST

The New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, ending the winger's tumultuous time in the organization. The Rangers received defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Seattle in the deal, which came less than 36...

Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood

Dec. 09, 2024 19:05 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — On his 28th birthday, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood received a trade to the Colorado Avalanche along with some friendly advice. “Just stop the puck,” Avs general manager Chris MacFarland said of the message to his newest goaltender. “That's what we're looking...

Jacob Trouba isn't pleased with the Rangers' handling of his departure in a trade with Anaheim

Dec. 06, 2024 23:00 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Trouba is finally out of New York after months of public trade rumors and private threats from the Rangers, who were determined to get rid of their captain and his massive contract. Trouba was not pleased with the way he was run out of town, but he says...

The Sharks retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony

Nov. 23, 2024 20:34 PM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals. His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for his former San Jose teammates to dish out the compliments for his play, leadership and...

Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointments

Nov. 19, 2024 17:00 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Boston coach Jim Montgomery, who led the Bruins to the greatest regular season in NHL history but never got them past the second round of the playoffs, was fired Tuesday, a day after the below-.500 team lost to last-place Columbus to extend its losing streak to three games. ...

Bobrovsky wins 400th career game, Panthers beat Rangers 3-1 in Eastern Conference Finals rematch

Oct. 25, 2024 11:58 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his 400th career win, and the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 on Thursday. Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe scored early first-period goals for Florida. Lundell opened the scoring 44 seconds in, beating Igor...

Devils D Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce back from injury, to debut in Detroit

Oct. 24, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to return from injury and make their season debuts for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Detroit. Hughes, 21, hurt his shoulder training in the offseason. Pesce broke a leg in the playoffs last season with the...

Utah defensemen Sean Durzi and John Marino out long term after undergoing surgeries

Oct. 23, 2024 13:53 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club will be without a couple of defenseman for an extended period of time after Sean Durzi and John Marino each underwent surgery. The team announced Durzi had his right shoulder repaired after being injured last week in Utah’s fourth game...

Duchene scores twice as Stars beat Oilers 4-1 in 1st meeting of last season's West finalists

Oct. 19, 2024 19:01 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Matt Duchene scored the first two goals, Jake Oettinger won his first start since signing a big contract extension, and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Saturday in their first meeting since last season's Western Conference Final. Roope Hintz also...