Noah Hanifin, a 27-year-old defenseman, has recently signed an eight-year contract extension worth $7.35 million annually with the Vegas Golden Knights. This move comes after the Golden Knights acquired Hanifin in a trade with the Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers. The signing of Hanifin to a long-term deal solidifies the team’s defensive core and
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In a recent game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders, tensions were high as Rangers coach Peter Laviolette criticized two hits by Islanders players as “vicious.” The game ended with a 4-2 loss for the Rangers, but the controversy extended beyond the scoreline. During the game, Rangers center Mika Zibanejad was
The New Jersey Devils announced on Tuesday that star center Jack Hughes will be undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. This comes as a devastating blow to the team as they are in the midst of a playoff push and Hughes has been a key player for them throughout the season. Hughes, along with his family, representatives,
Tyler Seguin showcased his offensive prowess by scoring two goals for the Dallas Stars in their decisive 7-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. His contribution was vital in securing the win and maintaining the team’s lead in the Western Conference. Power-play Goals by Thomas Harley Thomas Harley played a key role in setting up all
The Colorado Avalanche are facing a significant setback as forward Mikko Rantanen remains in concussion protocol and will be sidelined for their upcoming game against the Dallas Stars. This absence marks the end of Rantanen’s impressive streak of 161 consecutive games, highlighting his importance to the team. Rantanen’s absence comes at a crucial time for
During the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning, a critical moment occurred when NHL referee Steve Kozari collided with Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury. The collision took place at center ice with just under 14 minutes remaining in the game, resulting in Kozari being stretchered off the ice. The incident left Kozari
The recently launched Professional Women’s Hockey League has unveiled the name of the trophy that the six teams will be competing for in the upcoming playoffs. Named after Mark Walter, the primary financial backer of the league and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Walter Cup is a symbol of the historic commitment made
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman was recently suspended for three games after throwing his stick towards officials following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The incident occurred after a missed high-sticking call on Hartman late in the third period, which left him visibly upset. This led to him launching his stick towards
Toronto Maple Leafs’ center, Auston Matthews, made history by becoming the NHL’s first two-time 60-goal scorer in 30 years. This remarkable feat occurred during the Maple Leafs’ 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Matthews not only matched the franchise record he set two seasons ago when he led the NHL in goals, but he also
Nathan MacKinnon, a star player for the Colorado Avalanche, saw his impressive 35-game home points streak come to an end in a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Rangers at Ball Arena. This marked the second-longest home points streak in NHL history, falling just short of Wayne Gretzky’s record of 40 games during
Ivan Fedotov, a goaltender from Russia, recently had his contract terminated by CSKA Moscow in the KHL. This unexpected move opens up the possibility for Fedotov to potentially join the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. CSKA announced the termination of Fedotov’s contract with one year remaining, expressing their gratitude for his contributions and wishing him
The city of Alexandria announced that negotiations to bring the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have come to an end. This news comes as a blow to Virginia’s House speaker, who was hoping to land the teams in the state. Despite efforts from Governor Glenn Youngkin, the proposal to