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The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job after more than a decade. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job and three weeks before the trade deadline. Davidson and the hockey operations team will assume GM duties on an interim basis until a full-time replacement is hired. Ownership, after Kekalainen and Davidson named Pascal Vincent coach following the Babcock fiasco, said in September there would not be any front office changes at that time. Kekalainen inherited Todd Richards as coach, and Columbus reached the playoffs in his first full season in 2013-14.

Persons: Jarmo Kekalainen, John Davidson, Kekalainen, Davidson, ” Davidson, It’s, Mike Babcock, Pascal Vincent, Babcock, Jarmo, John P, McConnell, “, Louis, Doug Armstrong, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Scott Howson, Todd Richards, Richards, John Tortorella, Brad Larsen, Vincent —, Larsen, Vincent, Johnny Gaudreau, ___ Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Blue Jackets, Eastern Conference, Blues, Columbus, Stanley Locations: Kekalainen’s

It has also opened the door for new technology when it comes to on-ice protection from skate blades. BETTER PROTECTIONGianfranco Talarico started the company after watching a youth player get sliced in the thigh by a skate blade, just missing a femoral artery. Talarico has many times since cited research that found lacerations — often to the face, presumably from sticks as well as skates — to be a leading cause of emergency room visits among ice hockey players in the U.S. from 1990-2006. The death of Connecticut high school player Teddy Balkind from a skate cut to the neck in 2022 brought the conversation back to the forefront. The International Ice Hockey Federation announced in December it will mandate neck guards at all levels of tournaments it runs.

Persons: Adam Fantilli, Fantilli, Michael Stuart, Clint Malarchuk, Richard Zednik, Philadelphia's Claude Giroux, Carlo Colaiacovo, Ron Hextall, that’s, ”, Colaiacovo, Gianfranco Talarico, ” Talarico, “, Teddy Balkind, Johnson, Oshie, Ed Kinnaly, Carter Hogg, Charles Popkin, Andrew Saleh, Popkin, it’s, Bill Shaffer, Luke, Shaffer, Martin, Nick Meldrum, Meldrum Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, USA Hockey, Daredevil Hockey, “, ” Hockey Canada, NHL, Pittsburgh, Hockey, Bauer Hockey, American Hockey, San Diego Gulls, Conicity Technologies, Associated Press, Toronto Maple Leafs, Denver University , Michigan State, Penn State, Denver, Ice Hockey Federation Locations: U.S, Connecticut, Washington, balaclava, Pittsburgh, ”

Connor McDavid and Dylan Holloway also scored for the Oilers (27-15-1), who became the seventh team in NHL history to win 14 in a row. The 2016-17 Blue Jackets have the second-longest winning streak in NHL history at 16. Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner made 27 saves and won his 11th straight game, passing Grant Fuhr for the longest single-season winning streak in Oilers history. The Oilers are 22-3-0 in their last 25 games and have gone a franchise-record 12 games allowing two or fewer goals. Dmitri Voronkov scored for the Blue Jackets (14-23-9), who have lost five of their last six games.

Persons: — Warren Foegele, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid, Dylan Holloway, Stuart Skinner, Grant Fuhr, Dmitri Voronkov, Elvis Merzlikins, Kane, Foegele, Merzlikins Columbus, Kent Johnson, Skinner, McDavid, Erik Gudbranson, Zach Hyman, Merzlikins, Connor Brown, Holloway, ___ Organizations: Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguin, Jackets, Edmonton, Blue Jackets, McDavid, Columbus outshot Edmonton, Columbus, Chicago Locations: EDMONTON, Alberta, Voronkov, Calgary

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday night for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win. Phoenix Copley stopped 26 for the Kings, who have won seven of their last eight games and matched the road win record of the 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres. Kirill Marchenko, Johnny Gaudreau and Mathieu Olivier scored, and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 35 for Columbus, which has lost eight games this season after holding a lead in the final 20 minutes. The first two periods were all Columbus, as the Blue Jackets built a three-goal lead heading into the final 20 minutes, helped by a first period, power-play goal from Marchenko, and second-period scores from Gaudreau and Olivier. Blue Jackets: Visit New York Islanders on Thursday.

Persons: — Drew Doughty, Phoenix Copley, Phillip Danault, Arthur Kaliyev, Vladislav Gavrikov, Kirill Marchenko, Johnny Gaudreau, Mathieu Olivier, Elvis Merzlikins, Gaudreau, Olivier, ___ Organizations: Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus, Blue Jackets, Visit Montreal Canadiens, . Blue Jackets, New York Islanders Locations: COLUMBUS , Ohio, Columbus, Los Angeles, Marchenko, Kaliyev

CNN —Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Perry in a Thursday statement regarding his release from the Blackhawks. He was signed to a one-year deal in July and played in 16 games, scoring four goals and assisting on five others. “In the event Mr. Perry clears waivers, we intend to terminate his contract effective immediately,” the team stated. Perry has played in 1,273 NHL games while scoring 421 career goals.

Persons: Corey Perry, Perry “, Perry, “, ”, ” Corey Perry, Perry’s, Ethan Miller, Luke Richardson, ” – Organizations: CNN — Veteran NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks, “, CNN, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, ‘ Hawks, NHL, Anaheim Ducks Locations: Perry’s Chicago

☆ Penguins' Sidney Crosby scores late for hat trick, win over Blue Jackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/54] Nov 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) tips the puck wide pf Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 15 - Sidney Crosby had a hat trick plus an assist Tuesday to lift the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to their fifth straight win, 5-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and Alexandre Texier scored for the Blue Jackets, who lost their sixth straight (0-4-2). Pittsburgh got the only goal of the second when Guentzel tied it at 7:04. Guentzel, as he was losing his footing in the low slot, poked the puck past Merzlikins' stick to make it 2-2.

Persons: Boone Jenner, Tristan Jarry, Russell LaBounty, Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Jake Guentzel, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Alexandre Texier, Elvis Merzlikins, Crosby, Marcus Pettersson, Marchenko, Ryan Shea, Chinakhov, Guentzel, Vinnie Hinostroza, Evgeni Malkin, Karlsson, Texier Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Nationwide Arena, Penguins, Pittsburgh, Blue Jackets, Columbus, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Pittsburgh, Crosby

☆ NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby (hat trick) lifts Pens past Jackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/4] Nov 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his hat trick goal during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and Alexandre Texier scored for the Blue Jackets, who lost their sixth straight (0-4-2). Jordan Kyrou scored twice for the Blues, who won their third straight game and their fifth in six games. Jonas Johansson made 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their third straight game. Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, and Aleksander Barkov each had a goal and an assist, while Ryan Lomberg scored Florida's other goal.

Persons: Sidney Crosby, Russell LaBounty, Erik Karlsson, Jake Guentzel, Tristan Jarry, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Alexandre Texier, David Pastrnak, Danton Heinen, Brandon Carlo, Oskar Steen, Hampus Lindholm, Victor Olofsson, Matt Duchene, Duchene, Tyler, Jake Oettinger, Jordan Binnington, Louis, Jordan Kyrou, Colton Parayko, Jakub Vrana, Kasperi Kapanen, Torey Krug, Pavel Buchnevich, Jonas Johansson, Connor Zary, Nazem Kadri, Jacob Markstrom, Gustav Lindstrom, Sam Montembeault, Charlie Lindgren, Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, Beck Malenstyn, Logan Thompson, Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers, Cole Perfetti, Morgan Barron, Connor Hellebuyck, Timo Meier, John Marino, Dawson Mercer, Jack Hughes, Adam Henrique, Radko Gudas, Cam Fowler, John Gibson, Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly, Henrique, Kevin Stenlund's, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Ryan Lomberg, Luke Kunin, Tomas Hertl, Mike Hoffman, Mikael Granlund Organizations: Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nationwide Arena, Penguins, Pittsburgh, Blue Jackets, Bruins, Sabres, Boston, Buffalo, Coyotes, Dallas, Stars, Tampa, Blues, St, Lightning, Flames, Canadiens, Calgary, Montreal, Capitals, Golden Knights, Washington, Vegas, Jets, Devils, Winnipeg, Louis Blues, Ducks, Anaheim, Nashville, Predators, Panthers, Sharks, San, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Arizona, Tampa Bay, skidding New Jersey, Florida, San Jose

☆ Quebec City to host two NHL preseason games in October 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 14 (Reuters) - Quebec City, which has been without a National Hockey League (NHL) team since the Nordiques departed for Colorado in 1995, will host two preseason games next October featuring the Los Angeles Kings, the club announced on Tuesday. The training camp and games will take place at the Videotron Centre, a venue that opened in 2015 with the goal of one day being home to an NHL team. "I know how passionate Quebec City fans are about the game," Kings President and Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille said in a news release. The Nordiques were founded in 1972 and played in the World Hockey Association before joining the NHL in 1979. Canada's seven NHL teams earn ticket and concession revenue in Canadian dollars while salaries are paid in U.S. dollars.

Persons: Aaron Doster, Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nationwide Arena, Quebec City, National Hockey League, Nordiques, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Videotron, NHL, Hockey Hall of Famer, World Hockey Association, Stanley, NHL's, Governors, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Quebec, Colorado, Quebec City, Denver, Las Vegas, Toronto

☆ NHL roundup: Rangers rally late, down Jackets in shootout
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/4] Nov 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) scores the game winning goal in a shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden. Kreider earlier scored his 10th goal of the season and Panarin collected two assists to extend his point streak to a career-high 14 games. Panarin also matched Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert's 1972-73 mark for the longest streak to start a season in team history. Columbus' Elvis Merzlikins made 16 of his season-high 37 saves in the third, when the Rangers outshot Columbus 17-3. Luke Kunin replied for the Sharks, who have lost two straight games and have only two victories in 15 games this season.

Persons: Alexis Lafreniere, Wendell Cruz, Lafreniere, Chris Kreider, Merzlikins, Kreider, Panarin, of Famer Rod Gilbert's, Justin Danforth, Adam Fantilli, Sean Kuraly, Elvis Merzlikins, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Oliver Ekman, Larsson, Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, Connor Bedard, Bedard, Jason Dickinson, Arvid Soderblom, Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, Joe Pavelski, Radek Faksa, Evgenii Dadonov, Jake Oettinger, Brandon Duhaime, Vinni Lettieri, Mats Zuccarello, Marc, Andre Fleury, Casey DeSmith, Conor Garland, Dakota Joshua, Brock Boeser, Filip Hronek, Mike Matheson, Arber Xhekaj, Jake Allen, Frank Vatrano, Mason McTavish, Radko Gudas, John Gibson, Ryan Strome, Luke Kunin, Mackenzie Blackwood Organizations: New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, of Famer, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Columbus, Panthers, Blackhawks, Florida, Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Wild, Canucks, Canadiens, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston Bruins, Ducks, Sharks, Anaheim, San, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Madison, Columbus, Florida, Chicago, Sunrise, Fla, Minnesota, Saint Paul, Toronto, San Jose

☆ Adam Johnson: Ice hockey players have been ‘stubborn’ about wearing neck protection. That might be about to change
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —A “crazy amount of emotions” ran through TJ Oshie’s mind as he watched footage of what would be American hockey player Adam Johnson’s final moments on the ice. The English Ice Hockey Association has announced that all players must wear neck guards from the start of next year, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Johnson’s former NHL team, are mandating neck guards for their minor league players, coach Mike Sullivan has said. In the NHL, neck guards – let alone neck coverings of any kind – are not a common sight. “I think there is a machismo within ice hockey where you’re seen as being something less if you choose to wear more protective equipment,” ice hockey broadcaster Seth Bennett tells CNN Sport. Warroad’s neck guards are fitted with Kevlar and steel components, ensuring that they have enough stiffness to stay upright and offer effective coverage around the neck.

Persons: ”, Adam Johnson’s, Johnson, Oshie, –, ” Oshie, “, “ I’m, Johnson’s, Mike Sullivan, Bruce Bennett, Tanyka Rawden, Seth Bennett, Bennett, Gary Bettman, Stanley, ” TJ Oshie, Patrick Smith, Jason Olden, Olden, we’ve, it’s, ” Mary, Kay Messier, Messier, aren’t, Teddy Balkind, Richard Zednik, Clint Malarchuk, ” Malarchuk, Rick Stewart, Dr, Mike Stuart, ” Stuart, there’s, Stuart Organizations: CNN, TJ, NHL’s Washington Capitals, CNN Sport, Capitals, New York Islanders, Sheffield, Nottingham Panthers, Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Ice Hockey Association, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, New York Rangers, Madison, Garden, Getty Images, ”, Ice Hockey Federation, USA Hockey, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, “, Bauer Hockey, ” Bauer Hockey, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, Athletic, Montreal Canadiens, Memorial, Protective, National Hockey League Locations: American, Sheffield, Buffalo

☆ League and union discuss on-ice safety after player's death in England
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 1 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players have been in contact regarding further safety measures after a player in Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League died when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in an ESPN report on Wednesday that the league wants to prioritize protection but added that players have the right to make decisions for themselves. The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA), which is the sport's governing body in England and Wales, said this week the safety of players must take precedence above all else and made neck guards mandatory from Jan. 1 for all on-ice activities. The EIHA did not make neck guards mandatory with immediate effect due to anticipated supply issues but made a "strong recommendation" that players at all levels across English Ice Hockey start using a neck guard. The NHLPA also educates players each year on the benefits of wearing the cut-resistant equipment so they can make informed equipment choices.

Persons: Aaron Doster, Adam Johnson's, Gary Bettman, Bettman, Marty Walsh, Walsh, Frank Pingue, Ed Osmond Organizations: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nationwide Arena, National Hockey League, Ice Hockey League, British, NHL, ESPN, MetLife, National Hockey League Players ', Ice Hockey Association, NHLPA, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, East Rutherford , New Jersey, England, Wales, Toronto

☆ Cole Caufield's OT winner lifts Canadiens past Jackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/31] Oct 26, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (22) throws a puck to fans during the warmup period before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre. Down 3-1, the Canadiens struck with 17 seconds remaining in the second period on the power play. Solid puck movement by the Blue Jackets led to the first goal of the game. The Blue Jackets made it 2-0 when Roslovic and Ivan Provorov set up Bemstrom to drive home a power-play, one-timer with 2:39 remaining in the first. Bemstrom pushed the Blue Jackets' lead back to two goals with another power-play tally.

Persons: Cole Caufield, Eric Bolte, Caufield's, Elvis Merzlikins, Caufield, Mike Matheson's wrister, Sean Monahan, Matheson, Nick Suzuki, Sam Montembeault, Emil Bemstrom, Jack Roslovic, Zach Werenski, Johnny Gaudreau, Ivan Provorov, Suzuki, Merzlikins, Bemstrom, Roslovic Organizations: CAN, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Bell Centre, Columbus, Montreal, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Columbus outshot, Thomson Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Caufield's, Columbus outshot Montreal

☆ Frank Vatrano, Ducks break away for OT win vs. Blue Jackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/34] Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) passes the puck during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 25 - Frank Vatrano scored on a breakaway 2:20 into overtime to fuel the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Anaheim's Ryan Strome scored in the second period and fourth-liner Brett Leason tallied in the third. Merzlikins made 24 saves for the Blue Jackets, who were thwarted in their bid to record three straight wins for the first time since March 11-16, 2022. Strome cleaned up a rebound following a two-on-one rush from defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to forge a 1-1 tie with 4:11 remaining in the second period.

Persons: Elvis Merzlikins, Joseph Maiorana, Frank Vatrano, Troy Terry, Merzlikins, Anaheim's Ryan Strome, Brett Leason, Lukas Dostal, Adam Fantilli, Emil Bemstrom's, Jack Roslovic, Fantilli, Dostal, Leo Carlsson, Carlsson, Connor Bedard, Ivan Provorov, Columbus, Strome, Pavel Mintyukov, Leason, Ross Johnston, Leason's Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, Nationwide Arena, Ducks, Columbus, Nationwide, . Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Bemstrom, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Anaheim, Columbus

☆ League backtracks on controversial Pride tape ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOct 24 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) has reversed its ban on players supporting social causes on their equipment, including the use of rainbow-coloured Pride tape on their sticks. The NHL had instituted the ban via a league-wide memo sent to its 32 teams ahead of the 2023-24 regular season, drawing criticism from players, fans and a number of prominent organizations. "After consultation with the NHL Players' Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season," the NHL said in a statement on Tuesday. The decision by the NHL comes three days after Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott became the first player to defy the ban with colourful tape wrapped around the shaft of his stick during his team's home opener. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aaron Doster, Travis Dermott, Frank Pingue, Clare Fallon Organizations: Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nationwide Arena, National Hockey League, NHL, NHL Players ' Association, Coalition, Arizona Coyotes, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Toronto

☆ Jackets prevail in OT in back-and-forth affair with Wild
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dakota Mermis and Marcus Johansson each notched one goal and one assist, while Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin also scored for the Wild, who have lost two straight games. Joel Eriksson Ek and Pat Maroon collected two assists apiece and goalie Filip Gustavsson stopped 49 shots. But Jenner buried a rebound just under three minutes later to card his fourth of the season. The Blue Jackets were without Patrik Laine, who was injured in the final seconds of Friday's win over the Calgary Flames. Rasmus Andersson was handed a four-game suspension for the hit, which has Laine sidelined on a day-to-day basis.

Persons: Adam Fantilli, Jack Roslovic, Minn, Justin Danforth, Kent Johnson, Boone Jenner, Elvis Merzlikins, Dakota Mermis, Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello, Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson Ek, Pat Maroon, Filip Gustavsson, Roslovic, Columbus, Danforth, Johnson, Mermis, Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman, Ivan Provorov, Brodin, Jenner, Johansson, Patrik Laine, Rasmus Andersson, Laine Organizations: NHL, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Blue Jackets, Dakota, Columbus, Fantilli, Calgary Flames, Thomson Locations: Saint Paul, Minnesota

☆ Ducks look to end 14-game skid in home opener vs. Hurricanes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 15 - The Anaheim Ducks will bring a 14-game regular-season losing streak into their home opener on Sunday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Anaheim dropped a 4-1 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in their season opener on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Anaheim finished with a league-worst 58 points last season, 53 fewer than the Western Conference winning Golden Knights. "Our growth is going to be measured over the course of the year and how we take a step as a team. But the Hurricanes still managed to get the extra point on Jordan Martinook's goal in the ninth round of the shootout.

Persons: Greg Cronin, Cronin, They're, We've, Ryan Strome, Strome, Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen, Pheonix Copley, Anze Kopitar's, Jordan, Rod Brind'Amour wasn't, Brind'Amour, we've Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim, Stanley, Vegas Golden Knights, The Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Western Conference, Golden Knights, Ducks, Metro Division, Carolina, Los, Honda Center, Kings ., Hurricanes, Kings, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Carolina, Kings . Los Angeles, Orange County, Angeles

Paul Bissonnette said on the ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ podcast he was told by an unidentified player that Babcock asked captain Boone Jenner to show him photos. Bissonnette, a former NHL player-turned-analyst for TNT, relayed he was informed Babcock told Jenner: “Let me see the photos in your phone. “While meeting with our players and staff I asked them to share, off their phones, family pictures as part of the process of getting to know them better," Babcock said. And to have them depicted like this is irresponsible and completely inaccurate.”Jenner said Babcock asked him about his family, where he's from and his upcoming wedding, along with hockey-related conversation. “He showed me pictures of his family.”Bissonnette responded to the statements with a profane social media post that told Babcock to knock it off.

Persons: Mike Babcock, Paul Bissonnette, Babcock, Boone Jenner, Jenner, ” Babcock, ” Jenner, “, ” Bissonnette, “ I’ve, Bill Daly, Mitch Marner Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, TNT, Blue Jackets, NHL Players, Maple Leafs Locations: Toronto, Columbus

[1/3] Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Connor Bedard puts on a Chicago Blackhawks jersey after being taken with the first pick in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsJune 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the young centre can help bring the storied franchise back into contention for a Stanley Cup. "It's hard to put into words," Bedard said about being drafted by the six-time champions. Bedard's first game as a professional will be Oct. 10 when the Blackhawks face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Anaheim Ducks surprised some, including Leo Carlsson, when they used the second pick to draft the big Swedish centre.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Christopher Hanewinckel, " Bedard, Sidney Crosby, Bedard, Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid, Western Hockey League's Regina, Kane, Leo Carlsson, " Carlsson, University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli, Will Smith, David Reinbacher, Rory Carroll, Frank Pingue, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Chris Reese Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, Bridgestone Arena, The Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Stanley, Blackhawks, Penguins, Chicago, Western Hockey League's, Western Hockey League's Regina Pats, WHL, Anaheim Ducks, University of Michigan's, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Thomson Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, USA, Pittsburgh, American, Nashville, Los Angeles, Toronto

☆ NHL roundup: Carter Verhaeghe nets career-best 4 goals in Panthers' win
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Sabers 6, Flyers 3Alex Tuch scored his second career hat trick to help Buffalo to a win against host Philadelphia. Morgan Frost scored twice and Felix Sandstrom made 23 saves for the Flyers, who had their seven-game point streak snapped. Avalanche 5, Stars 2Nathan MacKinnon had two goals, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists, and host Colorado beat Dallas. Ben Hutton, Zach Whitecloud and Brett Howden also notched goals for Vegas, which is 5-1-1 in its past seven games. J.J. Moser and Milos Kelemen scored for the Coyotes (27-37-13, 67 points), who have dropped seven straight games (0-5-2).

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins clinch league's best record
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Pastrnak took Hampus Lindholm's feed into the offensive zone and finished with the backhand for his 53rd goal of the season. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the lone Bruins goal of regulation, tying the game in the second period. Mario Ferraro had a goal and an assist and Oskar Lindblom and Tomas Hertl also scored for San Jose. Defenseman Henry Thrun, making his NHL debut after starring at Harvard, added two assists, and James Reimer finished with 23 saves. Blues 5, Blackhawks 3Brandon Saad scored one goal and set up another as St. Louis handed host Chicago its seventh straight loss.

☆ NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin hits 40 goals for record 13th time
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsMarch 22 - On a night he was honored for passing one NHL legend, Washington's Alex Ovechkin made history by eclipsing another. Before the game, Ovechkin was honored in a 20-minute on-ice ceremony for passing Gordie Howe for second place on the all-time NHL goals list on Dec. 23. On Tuesday, Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history with his 13th. Barrett Hayton scored the lone goal for Arizona (27-33-11, 65 points), which saw its four-game winning streak come to an end. Alex Chiasson and Filip Zadina scored regulation goals for the Red Wings, who earned just their third victory in their last 13 games.

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins bounce Rangers for 10th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

At the end of a board battle behind Elliott in the second period, Hinostroza one-timed his second goal off a pass from Casey Mittelstadt at 5:35 for Buffalo's first lead. Captain Dylan Larkin scored in the second period and Magnus Hellberg made 32 saves for the Red Wings, who have lost five straight games (0-4-1). Bennett, who had missed six straight games, scored one goal. Capitals 8, Sharks 3Craig Smith scored twice in Washington's four-goal second period and the visitors rallied for a win against San Jose. Predators 3, Blackhawks 1Philip Tomasino, Tyson Barrie and Colton Sissons scored for visiting Nashville in a win against Chicago.

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins become fastest to 100 points
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

With their ninth consecutive win, the Bruins improved to 48-8-5 on the season and became the fastest team in NHL history to record 100 points, doing so in 61 games. Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and David Krejci each recorded two assists while Patrice Bergeron and Connor Clifton also scored goals. Casey Mittelstadt scored the lone goal and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves for the Sabres, who dropped their second straight. The Lightning are 2-3-3 in their past eight games and have lost three straight for the first time. The Stars gave goalie Matt Murray his NHL debut, and he finished with 19 saves for the win.

☆ NHL roundup: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov caps hat trick in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Sabers 7, Capitals 4Dylan Cozens delivered his first career hat trick, and Buffalo defeated visiting Washington. Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist for Buffalo, while Cozens added an assist for the first four-point game of his career. T.J. Oshie scored his fourth goal in three games and added an assist, and Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and an assist, and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored a goal for Arizona. Trocheck added an assist, and Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist.

☆ NHL roundup: William Nylander's OT goal lifts Leafs past Wild
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsFebruary 25 - William Nylander scored at 1:05 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Friday night. David Kampf also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won two in a row. Brandon Duhaime scored for the Wild, who had won their fourth straight game 2-0 on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Canadiens 5, Flyers 2Jesse Ylonen had one goal and one assist to lift Montreal past host Philadelphia. Compher and Nathan MacKinnon each had a goal and an assist for visiting Colorado in a win over Winnipeg.

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