NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
Amid scandal, Quenneville resigns as Florida Panthers coach
Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers on Thursday, two days after the second-winningest coach in NHL history was among those implicated for not swiftly responding to allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually assaulted by another coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers on Thursday, two days after the second-winningest coach in NHL history was among those implicated for not swiftly responding to allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually assaulted by another coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Jimmy Hayes, former Boston Bruin, hockey veteran, dies at 31
The Boston College hockey star and former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died.
The Boston College hockey star and former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died.
Former New York Ranger Rod Gilbert dies at 80
Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday. The team didn't provide details.
Gilbert's family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday. The team didn't provide details.
Busch Gardens giraffe ‘Stanley’ born on same day the Bolts won second Cup within a year
A baby giraffe at Busch Gardens was born on the day the Lightning won their second championship. It wasn't difficult to come up with his name: Stanley.
A baby giraffe at Busch Gardens was born on the day the Lightning won their second championship. It wasn't difficult to come up with his name: Stanley.
Tampa Bay Lightning, fueled by losses, win another Cup title
The home win put an exclamation point on a second consecutive championship that was made possible by stumbles along the way. This extraordinary repeat, with each title coming in the midst of a pandemic, was filled with lessons learned.
The home win put an exclamation point on a second consecutive championship that was made possible by stumbles along the way. This extraordinary repeat, with each title coming in the midst of a pandemic, was filled with lessons learned.
Lightning strike twice: Bolts are back-to-back champions
The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.
The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.
Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Stanley Cup champion
It only took scoring once for the Tampa Bay Lightning to strike twice and repeat as Stanley Cup champions.
It only took scoring once for the Tampa Bay Lightning to strike twice and repeat as Stanley Cup champions.
Errant firework kills Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Autopsy: NHL goalie dies from chest trauma from fireworks mishap
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
'You're on pal': Biden accepts 'friendly wager' with Trudeau on Stanley Cup winner
The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
Canadiens return to Stanley Cup Final after 3-2 OT win over Vegas
Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
Former 'Miracle on Ice' hockey star Mark Pavelich passes away
Mark Pavelich, a former member of the 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, has passed away in a residential treatment center in Minnesota, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.
Mark Pavelich, a former member of the 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, has passed away in a residential treatment center in Minnesota, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Bud Light offering Lightning-inspired bottle, free beer deal following Bolts' win
Bud Light is offering fans a way to cheers the Bolts' Stanley Cup win with some free beer.
Bud Light is offering fans a way to cheers the Bolts' Stanley Cup win with some free beer.
Stanley Cup Playoffs to resume with 3 games each Saturday, Sunday
The NHL's second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
The NHL's second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
NHL postpones 2 days of playoff games following criticism from Black players
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
NHL, NHLPA reach tentative agreement to begin training camps in 1 week
The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday.
The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday.