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With the start of December came a solid showing from multiple teams as the division races get more intense. The Washington Capitals still sit atop the league, while the Boston Bruins have seen a slight dip in their performance. Meanwhile in the west,…
The Dallas Stars fired coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday “due to unprofessional conduct.” “The Dallas Stars expect all of our employees to act with integrity and exhibit professional behavior while working for and representing our organization,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said…
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Heading to Arizona, where the temperature presented a desert with an oasis of opportunity rather than the cold climate of Denver, Colorado, Carl Soderberg was ready for change. The Coyotes acquired the 34-year-old forward from Colorado in exchange…
NEWARK, N.J. — “It’s simple; it’s ‘play fast.’” Before even letting the question of what he wants to accomplish with his new club marinade, interim head coach Alain Nasreddine made sure the answer was clear — he wants his team to play with…
The first two months of the NHL season have produced multiple candidates for Save of the Year. On Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner threw his hat into the ring with a tremendous stop against the Arizona Coyotes. About halfway through the third…
New Jersey Devils star Taylor Hall has been the subject of trade rumors all month, and the pursuit for the 28-year-old forward is only heating up. On Saturday’s “Hockey Night in Canada,” Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston said the Devils are “encouraging other teams to step…
Things got physical in the final minute of the third period between the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, resulting in a hefty fine for Brady Tkachuk. The 20-year-old has been fined the maximum amount of $2,486.56 for his cross-check on…
The Edmonton Oilers seem to have found stability between the pipes after signing free agent Mike Smith to a three-year deal over the offseason and holding onto Mikko Koskinen, whom Peter Chiarelli signed to a three-year deal worth $4.5 million per season…
Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette addressed allegations that he sent his players out to fight and once punched former Philadelphia Flyers forward Ville Leivo in the head, saying both “couldn’t be any further from the truth.” The first allegation came from former NHLer…
Several former NHL players have willingly entered the conversation about an investigation into alleged physical abuse by Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Marc Crawford. Others, such as Brent Sopel, have been thrown into it. Sean Avery sparked the investigation when he claimed Crawford kicked him…
Over the course of this season, the status of the top pending unrestricted free agents will garner growing interest among fans and pundits. The contract talks of the best potentially available talent, such as New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall and…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mark Borowiecki fights crime on his days off from hockey. The Ottawa Senators defenseman stopped an attempted robbery Sunday while out for a walk, Vancouver police said. He saw someone breaking into a parked car and confronted the…