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NHL suspends Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for 2 games for head shot

NHL suspends Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for 2 games for head shot

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NHL suspended Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for two games without pay for an “illegal check to the head” of Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev on Tuesday night.
Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is 8 wins from passing Patrick Roy for 2nd place on the all-time list

Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is 8 wins from passing Patrick Roy for 2nd place on the all-time list

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When Marc-Andre Fleury arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp for a 20th season of NHL net-minding, he wasn't ready to publicly declare — or even make a decision privately — that this will be his last.
Pride Tape co-founder, Brian Burke call NHL's ban a 'serious setback'

Pride Tape co-founder, Brian Burke call NHL's ban a 'serious setback'

One of the first NHL hockey sticks wrapped in rainbow-coloured tape is in the Hockey Hall of Fame to commemorate that breakthrough moment.
Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season

Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season

Less than a year after leading the New Jersey Devils to their best regular season, coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension.
Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky's NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season

Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky's NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Multiple times over their years playing together with the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin told Tom Wilson he's never going to change how he trains. “He's stubborn,” Wilson recalled. “He's Ovi through and through.
Holy Mackinaw! Joe Bowen excited for 42nd season as Maple Leafs' radio voice

Holy Mackinaw! Joe Bowen excited for 42nd season as Maple Leafs' radio voice

TORONTO — Some pre-game challenges made for a memorable debut when Joe Bowen became the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs over four decades ago.
All seven Canadian NHL teams set to open 2023-24 campaign

All seven Canadian NHL teams set to open 2023-24 campaign

All seven Canadian teams will play their season openers tonight in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs open the 2023-24 campaign against fellow Original Six franchise and rival the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena.
Stars host the Blues to start season

Stars host the Blues to start season

St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Stars -213, Blues +173; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars begin the season at home against the St. Louis Blues.
Sharks host the Golden Knights in Pacific Division matchup

Sharks host the Golden Knights in Pacific Division matchup

Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Golden Knights -241, Sharks +197; over/under is 6.
Sabres host the Rangers to begin season

Sabres host the Rangers to begin season

New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Rangers -125, Sabres +102; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres open the season at home against the New York Rangers.