The Buffalo Sabres have rehired Lindy Ruff, the winningest coach in their history, based on his experience, proven track record, and familiarity with young players. [ more ]
NHL playoff watch: Devils-Sabres is Friday's key game to monitor
Only one NHL game scheduled on Friday between New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres with significant implications for both teams' playoff hopes.
This game impacts playoff standings as New Jersey is aiming to catch up with Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers, while Buffalo is pursuing a wild card spot. [ more ]
What the Capitals can expect from the player they select at number eight in the draft
The Washington Capitals gained no spots during the NHL Draft Lottery and will pick eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.If they hold onto the selection, it will mark the first time the franchise has picked eighth in the franchise's 49-year history.Typically, the number one overall pick is a can't miss player.
CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night and the right to select consensus No. 1 overall pick, Connor Bedard.The Anaheim Ducks finished second, followed by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Bruins: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Dmitry Orlov
After their embarrassing first-round collapse, the 65-win Bruins are now set for an offseason of changes.The Bruins have several pending unrestricted free agents and limited cap space due to the $4.5 million cap hit penalty for the Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci bonuses.As a result, we could see Dmitry Orlov leave the Bruins through free agency this summer.
New York Islanders' Hudson Fasching (20) smiles after a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) EAST MEADOW, N.Y.On Monday afternoon during his exit interview, Hudson Fasching admitted that he loved playing with the New York Islanders this season and was hoping his agent and the team would figure out a way to keep the pending unrestricted free agent around for a little while longer.
Devils bewildered by waved-off goal in loss to Islanders | amNewYork
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) stops a shot on goal by New Jersey Devils' Timo Meier (96) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ELMONT, N.Y.It was the moment that could have changed the game for the Devils, but instead became the turning point for the Islanders.
Sabres 2, Islanders 0 (EN): Isles get shut out in second half of the back to back
When they said at the start of the game that opposing goaltender Eric Comrie had let in 10 goals in his last start, I knew that would be a bad omen for our New York Islanders.And it was, because they barely tested Comrie and were ultimately shut out.The Isles looked old and slow in this back to back, especially compared to the very youthful Sabres, and despite Semyon Varlamov's heroic efforts to keep this game scoreless, they couldn't provide any offensive support.
Islanders vs. Sabres News: Early start, more key points on the line [Game #74]
Despite claiming only one point last night from the co-worst team in the league, the New York Islanders have a good chance to take three of a possible four points from this weekend to continue their status as the first wild card holders.The Buffalo Sabres arrive on Long Island after beating the Devils in Buffalo last night, 5-4.
The San Jose Sharks had their three-game win streak cut short by the Buffalo Sabres, losing 5-2.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic, the Sharks' oldest and most veteran defenseman, had an impressive performance, scoring a goal and being named the Sharks' best player on the ice. [ more ]
The 2022-23 Stanley Cup champions are the Vegas Golden Knights, clinching the prize on home ice in Game 5.The top seed in the West defeated the eighth seed in the East, the Florida Panthers.Dom just posted Bits late yesterday afternoon, and unfortunately for us, there have been no new New York Islanders articles posted anywhere valuable since then.
The Fat Lady hasn't sung quite yet, but after an Anthony Mantha giveaway gave the Penguins a 4-3 win on Saturday, the Capitals were essentially eliminated from the playoffs.But don't tell that to defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk, who after the Capitals' latest loss on Wednesday night, a 2-1 failing to the New York Islanders, spoke to the press about how The Team Is Still In This.
Rangers playoff scenario: Team can clinch 2023 spot with help from opposing teams | amNewYork
By Nick Faria Posted on March 27, 2023 New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant, top, reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers haven't clinched a playoff spot just yet but that can all end on Monday night.
Where NHL Fans Ranked Bruins' Goal Song Among League's Best
There's nothing like a memorable song to get fans amped up after a great goal, but the path to finding the best might be harder than you would think.That's what Mark Lazerus, Scott Powers and Julian McKenzie of The Athletic sought to figure out, and they asked their readers to rate every goal song in the NHL on a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being the best.
Rangers to play 2024 Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium - Blue Seat Blogs
Irresponsible Rumormongering AP Photo/Frank Franklin IIPer David Pagnotta, the Rangers will play in the 2024 Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium.The Blueshirts will face the Islanders in the second of back to back games, with the Devils and Flyers getting the opener.As per usual, the Rangers will be the "away" team in such a game, as the Rangers can't be the home team away from MSG for specific tax exemptions.
The San Jose Sharks are hosting the Buffalo Sabres for a game at SAP Center on Pride Day, where rainbow bucket hats will be given away to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Sharks have a three-game winning streak and are closing the gap between themselves and other losing teams in the NHL, while the Sabres have won only one game this season and are far from the playoff race. [ more ]
The San Jose Sharks experienced travel delays and arrived in Buffalo less than 18 hours before their game against the Sabres.
The Sabres have a record of 18-21-4 this season and are still hopeful of salvaging their season despite being in the race for worst in the East. [ more ]
Marcus Johansson signs two-year, $4 million deal with Minnesota Wild
Former Capital Marcus Johansson will have some rare job security after playing for six different teams over the last four years.Johansson signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, that will keep the Swedish forward in St. Paul through the 2024-25 season.The contract nets Johansson nearly a one million dollar raise over his $1.1 million salary last season.
Mathew Barzal (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) All of the good work the Islanders had done over the previous three weeks took a bit of a hit over the weekend, losing back-to-back games to a pair of non-playoff teams in the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres.Regardless, they're still sitting in the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture with the Pittsburgh Penguins just one point behind them and having one game in hand and they've done most of the heavy lifting recently without their star in Mathew Barzal by winning nine of their first 13 games since he went down with a lower-body injury on Feb. 18 against the Boston Bruins.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Senators Lines, Pairings
The Bruins return to Boston after a five-game road trip to take on the Senators.The Black and Gold capped off their road trip with a dominant 7-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres to win their third straight game.Ottawa is on the second night of a back-to-back set after it beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-1, after a Drake Batherson game-winning goal.
Bruins' Jim Montgomery Offers Discouraging Update On Derek Forbort
The Boston Bruins have 13 games remaining in the season and have been bit by the injury bug.Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno both are dealing with lower-body injuries, though they did skate at Warrior Ice Arena on Tuesday, and Derek Forbort now will be shelved.Boston's defenseman blocked a shot in the Bruins' win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and did not play for the remainder of their road trip.
Bruins Wrap: Boston Gets Goals From Five Different Players In Win Vs. Sabres
The Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, improving their season record to 12-1-2.
The Bruins had goals from four different players, including forwards Danton Heinen and Oskar Steen and defensemen Brandon Carlo and Hampus Lindholm. [ more ]
NHL rumors: Sharks looking to trade Erik Karlsson, Brett Pesce gaining interest, Oilers eyeing moves
With the Vegas Golden Knights claiming the first Stanley Cup in their franchise's budding and already enviable history earlier this week, the NHL offseason has officially begun.With the NHL's first buyout window already having opened, the NHL draft just two weeks away and whispers and rumors of landscape-altering moves already abound, it appears that a weaker than usual free agent class could lead to an exciting summer on the trade front.
Three Key Offseason Storylines To Follow With The Tampa Bay Lightning
It is weird not seeing the Tampa Bay Lightning not in the Stanley Cup Final this season.This is the first time since 2019 that the Lightning are not playing in the final hockey games of the season, and with today being the potential eve of the final game of the 2023 NHL season, there is no better time to catch up with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bruins Alumni Frank Simonetti Recalls Playing For Hometown Team
Simonetti said he thought he did "okay" but nothing was really articulated to him one way or the other.That weekend the Bruins headed to New York to play back-to-back games against the Buffalo Sabres in Rochester and Lake Placid.Bruins coach Gerry Cheevers slated Simonetti to make the trip with Boston, something he was not expecting.
MetLife Stadium Gets an N.H.L. Outdoor Doubleheader, of Sorts
Outdoor N.H.L. hockey will make its debut in New Jersey next year when MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host a four-team doubleheader of sorts in the league's so-called Stadium Series.The New Jersey Devils will play the Philadelphia Flyers on the night of Saturday, Feb. 17, and the Islanders will play the Rangers on the same ice the following day, the National Hockey League announced on Saturday.
Rochester Americans fans throw debris onto ice after coach tells them to get 'properly lubricated' pregame
The Rochester Americans hosted a sold-out crowd of 10,746 at Blue Cross Arena for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday night.With their NHL-affiliated club, the Buffalo Sabres, missing the playoffs and many of the organization's top prospects now playing in the AHL such as Matthew Savoie, support and excitement for the Amerks has swelled as the team won the North Division and has gone on an unlikely run in the Calder Cup playoffs.
Peter Laviolette is starting Darcy Kuemper in both games of a back-to-back again
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced that Darcy Kuemper will start against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in his pregame hit with the media.The start will be Kuemper's second in consecutive nights.Darcy took the L in the Capitals' 2-1 shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Wednesday.
Hershey Bears to play Rochester Americans in Eastern Conference Finals (schedule)
The Hershey Bears defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack 3-1 on Wednesday, winning the Atlantic Division Final in a three-game sweep.The Bears will now go on to play the Rochester Americans, who completed their own sweep of the Toronto Marlies, in the Eastern Conference Finals.The Americans are the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres.
Bruins Coach Jim Montgomery Named Jack Adams Finalist
The Boston Bruins postseason may have ended abruptly, but that shouldn't take away from the historic 2022-23 season the club had and at the helm of it all - head coach Jim Montgomery.On Friday, the NHL named Montgomery one of the three finalists for the 2022-23 Jack Adams Award given to the coach who contributed most to his team's success.
AHL notebook: Prospects with NHL experience to watch in postseason push
With the American Hockey League regular season down to its final two-plus weeks, some NHL teams have opted to send top prospects with NHL experience to their AHL affiliates to face the pressure and scrutiny that comes with the push to the Calder Cup Playoffs.Here is a look at five players who will be counted on by their AHL teams down the stretch: William Eklund, San Jose (San Jose Sharks) The Sharks could have opted to keep Eklund on their roster for the rest of the regular season.
You weren't actually worried about Igor Shesterkin, were you?After all, the New York Rangers' star goaltender has excelled at every level he's played, and took home a slam-dunk Vezina Trophy last season after posting a record of 36-13-4 with an absurd .935save percentage and a stingy 2.07 goals-against average.
The NHL Draft Lottery is scant hours away, and the fortune of one NHL team is about to change.The consensus number-one pick, Connor Bedard, is a special player who could transform a franchise.The Capitals have a six-percent chance of being that lottery-winning team - about the same chances you have of rolling a crit on your d20 - which means probably someone other than you is going to have a good night.
Bruins Not Fixing Anything 'That's Not Broken' With Goalie Tandem
The Bruins aren't going to try to fix something that isn't broken, especially when it comes to their goalie tandem of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman.Boston arguably has the best tandem in the NHL with Ullmark and Swayman putting up impressive numbers and the former being the runaway favorite to win the Vezina Trophy.
Bruins Goalie Jeremy Swayman Earns NHL Honor For Recent Strong Play
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman needed a bounce-back performance this past week after two straight losses and he certainly delivered.And his stellar showings didn't go unnoticed, either.Swayman became the latest Bruins player to garner a league honor Monday as the the 24-year-old was named the NHL Third Star of the Week.
Trent Frederic Gets Physical In Bruins Shutout Win Over Sabres
The Boston Bruins will head back home on a three-game win streak after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 7-0 in a strong finish to their road trip Sunday afternoon.Trent Frederic was highlighted as a player to watch prior to the game and contributed to the victory with an assist and a fight.The Black and Gold start a three-game home stand Tuesday night where they will face the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden.
Preview: Bruins cap off season series against Senators tonight
Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: Silver Seven Know your enemy *Stats prior to their game last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins
33-30-6, 71PTS, 6th in Atlantic Division Tim Stützle: 65GP, 35G, 43A, 78PTS; Brady Tkachuk: 69GP, 30G, 41A, 71PTS; Claude Giroux: 69GP, 28G, 39A, 67PTS Cam Talbot: 15-14-1, 2.85 GAA, .905
2022-23 Recap Weaknesses and UFA Focused: Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot to address this offseason from potential UFAs walking out the door and major weaknesses from the 2022-23 season.One of the Sabres strengths this past season had to be scoring, with 293 goals, 197 of them being scored at 5v5 ( 3rd in the league in both stats).On the other hand, they conceded 3.62 goals per match (7th worst in the league), 204 goals conceded was at 5v5 (of 297 in total), which ranked Sabres as 5th worst.
Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel will finally meet in the playoffs
The 2015 NHL Draft is one that changed the NHL forever.It sent Connor McDavid to the NHL and now he is firmly one of the best players who ever lived.The Edmonton Oilers won the draft lottery that year, so they were allowed to have this generational talent.That was back when there was only one lottery winner.
Blue Jackets 5, Islanders 4 (OT): Isles erase two-goal deficit but fall on Jenner's OT PPG
The New York Islanders maintained the top wild card position by earning a regulation point but will have to feel an opportunity was missed as they lost 5-4 in overtime in Columbus, to a Blue Jackets team that is battling the Sharks for last place in the league.If there is some solace, beyond the single standings point, it's that the Islanders achieved it with an impressive third-period push to erase a two-goal deficit.
Islanders Gameday News: Brock n' roll; Wild card favors
Things are looking good for the New York Islanders.Brock Nelson avoided a more serious injury and appears ready to play tonight when the Islanders visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.The team is winning and is firmly in the first wild card.And they control their own destiny.One big reason they control their own destiny has to do with the teams around them, and more specifically, the teams playing those teams.
Bruins Wrap: Fast Start Propels Boston To Dominant Win Vs. Sabres
The Boston Bruins capped off their five-game road trip with a dominant 7-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres while playing on the second night of a back-to-back.Following a third consecutive victory, Boston improved to 53-11-5.Buffalo dropped to 33-30-6.You can check out the box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYOne of the biggest areas of improvement for the Bruins was in relation to getting off to faster starts, especially in matinee contests where sometimes the juice wasn't there at puck drop.