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Concerned Gary Bettman, NHL weighing ‘whether or not its sensible to have our players participating’ in 2022 Olympics
Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday the league hasn’t committed to building an Olympic break into its 2021-22 schedule. “We don’t know as of right now, and that’s causing us a fair number of issues relative to getting next season up and running,” he said during his state of the league address before Game 1 of […]
Continue readingJoel Armia made it to arena in time but ultimately missed Montreal Canadiens’ Game 1 loss
Armia did not travel with the team originally because he was in the COVID-19 protocol. However, interim coach Luke Richardson said earlier on Monday that Armia would be a game-time decision, implying that Armia had tested negative to clear the protocol. “He got clearance, so we’re excited to have him join us,” Richardson said. “But […]
Continue readingNikita Kucherov joins exclusive club after 2-goal, 1-assist Game 1 for victorious Lightning in Stanley Cup Final
TAMPA, Fla. — Only three players in NHL history have scored 30-plus points in consecutive postseasons: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and now Nikita Kucherov. The Tampa Bay Lightning star continued his spectacular postseason, recording two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily: Game 7 on tap for New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens are going to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993. Who will they face? We’ll all find out tonight, because we have the two best words in hockey coming up: Game 7. Check out the ESPN NHL Playoffs Daily to catch up every day of the postseason until the […]
Continue readingAndrei Vasilevskiy, Yanni Gourde lead Tampa Bay Lightning past New York Islanders in Game 7
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning moved one step closer to their second straight championship, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final with a 1-0 Game 7 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night. They’ll face the Montreal Canadiens, making their first appearance since winning the Cup in 1993, in a series that […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily: Vegas Golden Knights try to avoid elimination in Montreal
After the New York Islanders took Game 6 on Wednesday night, the NHL is officially two wins away from having the Montreal Canadiens and the Islanders playing for the Stanley Cup — although the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning may have something to say about that before it can happen. Check out the […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov injured in Game 6 loss to New York Islanders, status unclear
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Tampa Bay Lightning had no update on the health of leading scorer Nikita Kucherov, who was injured on his first shift of their Game 6 loss Wednesday night. The Islanders won the game, 3-2 in overtime, to force Game 7 on Friday night in Tampa, Florida. “It sucks to lose Kuch […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily: Vegas Golden Knights, Marc-Andre Fleury seek Game 4 rebound
The Vegas Golden Knights had Game 3 in their hands until one bad mistake from goalie Marc-Andre Fleury opened the door for the Montreal Canadiens to force overtime and ultimately prevail. As their goalie moves past that gaffe, the Knights are wondering how to get pucks past Carey Price to avoid a huge deficit in […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily: Islanders, Lightning set for Game 3 clash at the Coliseum
The New York Islanders split two games in Tampa Bay, giving them a golden opportunity to take control of the series with back-to-back games at the Nassau Coliseum. There’s only one obstacle: the Lightning started to look like their dominant selves again in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens continue to surprise, taking one from […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily 2021: Montreal Canadiens look to strike back in Game 2
The Montreal Canadiens discovered they’re not in the North Division playoffs anymore, getting handled by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 on the road. But a Game 2 win, and a split in Vegas, could change the trajectory of that series. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning evened up their series with the New York […]
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