The Vegas Golden Knights traded forward Evgenii Dadonov to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in exchange for Shea Weber’s contract. There was no salary retained in the deal. Weber, 36, had captained the Canadians since 2018. He did not play last season because of multiple injuries and was moved to long-term injured reserve. It’s unlikely … Read more
There was this coach I heard about. He hadn’t yet served as an NHL head coach. His qualifications indicated he was ready to do so. So like a fan of a new indie band double-checking its coolness with a music snob, I reached out to an NHL team executive to ask how they felt about … Read more
TAMPERE, Finland — Sakari Manninen scored on a power play at 6 minutes, 42 seconds of 3-on-3 overtime and Finland beat Canada 4-3 on Sunday for its fourth world hockey championship title. Host Finland completed an Olympics-world double after winning in China in February, joining Sweden in 2006 as the only countries to win Olympic … Read more
Here is a look at the NHL standings and everything else that could impact the playoff picture. Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for Wednesday Western Conference The Dallas Stars will clinch a playoff berth: If they get at least one point against the Arizona Coyotes (8:30 p.m. ET; BSSWX, BSAZX, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) GOLD If … Read more
Robin Lehner is out for the rest of the season for the Vegas Golden Knights. The goalie will have shoulder surgery for an injury the Golden Knights said he sustained on Feb. 9, when he made 27 saves in a 6-0 loss at the Calgary Flames. “Robin has done his best to battle through this … Read more
Jack EichelPhoto: Getty Images If you’re trying to blow your own face off and fall down a sewer for comedic effect instead of securing a playoff spot, you’d have to give the Vegas Golden Knights an Emmy for their performance last night. Needing just about every point they can get to pass the Dallas Stars … Read more
The last few weeks of the 2021-22 NHL season have had all the drama of a foregone conclusion. The Eastern Conference playoff field has been set since, oh I don’t know, Halloween 2021. The eight playoff teams aren’t jockeying for position as much as they’re letting the chips fall where they may and hoping not … Read more
LAS VEGAS– Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including his 50th of the season, but the Washington Capitals lost 4-3 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Ovechkin’s 50-goal season is his ninth, tying Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the most in NHL history. “I’m always saying, without my teammates … Read more
With less than two weeks left in the regular season, teams are still jockeying for playoff spots, players are padding award resumes and the pressure is ratcheted up. We’ve gathered our panel of experts to break down all the big topics ahead of the upcoming week, including if the Los Angeles Kings can hold on … Read more
Here is a look at the NHL standings and everything else that could impact the playoff picture. Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for Saturday Eastern Conference The Boston Bruins will clinch a playoff berth: If they get at least one point against the Pittsburgh Penguins (12:30 p.m. ET; NHLN, SNW, NESN, ATTSN-PT, NHL LIVE). Western … Read more
