They are the only team since the playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1979-80 to be the first to clinch after being the last to get in the previous season. … [Read more...] about Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the league and the Players’ Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1. … [Read more...] about Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders’ arena
The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off is forcing the NHL to reconsider what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics. … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders’ arena
NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach’s challenges
Video review, particularly coach's challenges for goalie interference, took center stage Monday to kick off the general managers' annual spring meeting. … [Read more...] about NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach’s challenges
Mikko Rantanen receives mixture of cheers, boos in first game against Avalanche since trades
Once a fan favorite, Rantanen is now a fierce rival following his arrival with Central Division-foe Dallas. And for the first time in his NHL career, Rantanen was a visitor in a building he’s called home for a decade. … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen receives mixture of cheers, boos in first game against Avalanche since trades