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Laviolette calls out ‘vicious’ hits after Rangers’ loss
With 11:09 left in the third period, Rangers center Mika Zibanejad skated into the shoulder of Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech at center ice while both were watching play down in the Rangers’ zone. Zibanejad fell flat to the ice and Rangers training staff tended to him. Zibanejad left for the dressing room and didn’t return […]
Continue readingNHL suspends Canadiens’ Gallagher 5 games for illegal check
More Teams. More Games. Brendan Gallagher is ejected from the game after a vicious illegal hit to the head of Adam Pelech. (1:00) NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech. The NHL announced the suspension […]
Continue readingHabs’ Brendan Gallagher set for phone hearing over illegal check
More Teams. More Games. Brendan Gallagher is ejected from the game after a vicious illegal hit to the head of Adam Pelech. (1:00) Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will have a phone hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Friday for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, best addition for each team
Beyond the updated rankings, we’ve identified the best new addition for all 32 teams — be it a player, a coach, or … a draft pick? Read on for our picks for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors send in a 1-32 poll based on the […]
Continue readingWhat you need to know to draft a fantasy hockey league today
More Teams. More Games. Sidney Crosby and former NHL COO John Collins look back at the first Winter Classic 15 years later. (5:47) While the NFL fantasy season approaches conclusion, and we remain months away from cobbling together our own MLB squads, why not scratch the fantasy sports-loving itch by launching a fresh NHL league? […]
Continue readingOilers make Kris Knoblauch a winner in NHL coaching debut
Zach Hyman and Evander Kane also scored for Edmonton and Stuart Skinner stopped 32 shots. The Oilers got their first home victory of the season and their second straight win overall after losing four in a row. It was Knoblauch’s first game since taking over for the fired Jay Woodcroft on Sunday following the Oilers’ […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
Continue reading2023-24 Fantasy hockey top 300 player rankings
No surprises at the top, where a pair of star teammates in Edmonton lead fantasy forwards once again. Keep reading to see where postseason standouts in Matthew Tkachuk and Jake Oettinger sit, as well as much-hyped draft pick Connor Bedard. 1. Connor McDavid, C, Edm (C1) 2. Leon Draisaitl, C, Edm (C2) 3. Elias Pettersson, […]
Continue readingFriday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more
Resources: Goalie depth chart | Injuries | Schedule | How to watch on ESPN+ | Sign up for ESPN Fantasy Hockey | Download the ESPN Fantasy App | Daily lines All times Eastern. 8 p.m., Canada Life Centre, Watch live on ESPN+ Choose your league size, customize the scoring and set the rules you want […]
Continue readingPassport issue keeps Giants punter Jamie Gillan in London
The Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-22 on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They were aware of the issue prior to the trip, and expect him back this week before playing the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New York did not work out any punters on Tuesday as a contingency. Gillan, nicknamed the “Scottish Hammer,” […]
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