1. Is Jonathan Toews' Slump a Long-Term Concern for Chicago Blackhawks?

    DENVER — Jonathan Toews lay contorted in the middle of the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room Tuesday morning, doing yoga-like stretches to loosen up his lower back...

    Adrian Dater Written by Adrian Dater about 4 hours ago 532 reads 0 comments

  2. Ranking the Dirtiest Plays of the 2016-17 NHL Season so Far

    The 2016-17 season has seen a large reduction in fines and suspensions for NHL players. The total from the 2015-16 season, per Sportsnet , was 65—and this season's total fines and suspensions number fewer than 20 ...

    Allan Mitchell Written by Allan Mitchell about 5 hours ago 32 reads 0 comments

  3. Rangers' Chris Kreider Uses Stars' Cody Eakin's Own Helmet Against Him in Fight

    Hockey fights are inevitable. A little scuffle here, gloves coming off over there; it's a part of the sport. But using someone else's helmet against them? That just doesn't seem fair...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 13 hours ago 3,389 reads 2 comments

  4. Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Odds, Analysis, NHL Preview

    The Boston Bruins (23-19-5) will be going for their ninth win in 10 meetings against the Detroit Red Wings (19-19-6) on Wednesday as -136 road betting favorites at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark ...

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  5. San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds, Analysis, NHL Preview

    The San Jose Sharks (26-16-2) have dropped consecutive games to the Los Angeles Kings (22-18-4) for the first time since 2015 and will attempt to end that skid on Wednesday as small ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by OddsShark.com about 17 hours ago 539 reads 0 comments

  6. Jack Capuano Fired by Islanders: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

    The New York Islanders announced they relieved Jack Capuano of his head coaching duties on Tuesday. Assistant general manager Doug Weight will serve as the team's interim head coach...

    Joe Pantorno Written by Joe Pantorno about 1 day ago 2,357 reads 6 comments

  7. Injuries Having the Biggest Impact on the 2016-17 NHL Season

    Midway through the NHL 's 2016-17 season, several notable players have suffered serious injuries. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing captain Steven Stamkos to a knee injury is adversely affecting their performance...

    Lyle Richardson Written by Lyle Richardson about 2 days ago 3,315 reads 24 comments

  8. NHL Power Rankings: B/R Experts' Week 15 Poll

    It's been a streaky season in the NHL , and the Washington Capitals are the latest team to find themselves in one, all to the good...

    Adrian Dater Written by Adrian Dater about 3 days ago 31,194 reads 112 comments

  9. NHL Teams Most in Need of Rebuilds

    Approaching the midpoint of the 2016-17 NHL season, several struggling clubs face the need to rebuild their rosters. Some are near the bottom of the league standings. Others are struggling to remain in playoff contention...

    Lyle Richardson Written by Lyle Richardson about 4 days ago 16,516 reads 51 comments

  10. The Hottest and Coldest NHL Teams Right Now

    In the National Hockey League this season, streaks have made some of the biggest headlines. The Columbus Blue Jackets flirted with history when they won 16 straight games, but since ...

    Carol Schram Written by Carol Schram about 5 days ago 3,084 reads 7 comments

  11. NHL Veterans Having the Best Seasons of Their Careers in 2016-17

    Every year, the NHL game gets faster and younger, and the league's veterans include fewer and fewer role players...

    Allan Mitchell Written by Allan Mitchell about 5 days ago 4,877 reads 12 comments

  12. Patrik Laine Injury: Updates on Jets Forward's Concussion and Return

    The Winnipeg Jets placed rookie sensation Patrik Laine on injured reserve on Jan. 13 as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered against the Buffalo Sabres on Jan...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 6 days ago 3,787 reads 0 comments

  13. Alex Ovechkin Tops 1,000 Career Points with 2 Goals Wednesday

    Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tallied two goals in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins , becoming the 84th player in NHL history to reach the 1,000-point mark, per ESPN Stats & Info ...

    Bleacher Report Milestones Written by Bleacher Report Milestones about 6 days ago 450 reads 0 comments

  14. Meet the NHL's Ironman: Ducks' Andrew Cogliano Is Hockey's Most Durable Player

    DENVER — Andrew Cogliano had to think hard for a moment when asked the last time he missed a hockey game as a player. "It's been so long, it's hard to remember the exact moment...

    Adrian Dater Written by Adrian Dater about 6 days ago 2,699 reads 2 comments

  15. The Most Surprising Success Stories of the 2016-17 NHL Season So Far

    With half of the NHL season in the books, there is enough evidence to make a few declarations with some certainty...

    Steve Macfarlane Written by Steve Macfarlane about 6 days ago 10,092 reads 15 comments

  16. Flames' Matthew Tkachuk Skates off Ice with Sharks' Brent Burns' Stick

    San Jose Sharks star Brent Burns registered a goal and an assist during the opening period of Wednesday night's game against the Calgary Flames . Desperate to slow down the defenseman, Matthew Tkachuk found a foolproof plan...

    Andrew Gould Written by Andrew Gould about 7 days ago 3,129 reads 0 comments

  17. Alexander Ovechkin Scores 1,000th NHL Point: Highlights, Comments and Reaction

    Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin tallied his 1,000th career NHL point Wednesday night with a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 7 days ago 1,225 reads 8 comments

  18. NHL Teams with Toughest Schedules Heading into All-Star Break

    The NHL schedule has reached the halfway point for most teams, but the truth is that not all schedules are created equal. Some clubs have ripped through the toughest parts of their seasons, while others have long stretches of danger ahead...

    Allan Mitchell Written by Allan Mitchell about 7 days ago 6,470 reads 15 comments

  19. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals Betting Odds, Analysis, NHL Preview

    Two of the NHL Eastern Conference’s best teams over the previous few seasons will be in the spotlight Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-8-5) and Washington Capitals (26-9-5) meet at the Verizon Center...

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  20. Ranking the Biggest Surprises from the 2017 NHL All-Star Game Rosters

    The NHL last year finally found an entertaining format for its long-maligned All-Star Game, a three-on-three, round-robin tourney that was both entertaining and somewhat dramatic—and ...

    Adrian Dater Written by Adrian Dater about 8 days ago 16,057 reads 37 comments

  21. NHL All-Star Game 2017 Rosters: Full Player List, Comments and Reaction

    The NHL released the official rosters for the 2017 All-Star Game on Tuesday. The 62nd edition of the annual showcase is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 29 at Staples Center in Los Angeles...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 9 days ago 18,592 reads 53 comments

  22. Restricted NHL Free Agents Making Themselves Hot Commodities in 2016-17

    When the Chicago Blackhawks re-signed Artemi Panarin just after Christmas, they did more than lock up a key part of their roster. They also took the player who might have been this summer’s most intriguing restricted free agent off the market...

    Jonathan Willis Written by Jonathan Willis about 9 days ago 17,871 reads 14 comments

  23. How the Blue Jackets Went from NHL Laughingstock to the Top of the Standings

    It used to be that any story that started with the line "The Columbus Blue Jackets could win the Stanley Cup this year" was automatically rendered a work of fiction. Not humanly possible...

    Adrian Dater Written by Adrian Dater about 9 days ago 10,290 reads 21 comments

  24. Calling Fact or Fiction on the Hottest NHL Trade Speculation

    As we approach the midpoint of the NHL schedule, the March 1 trade deadline is less than two months away...

    Lyle Richardson Written by Lyle Richardson about 10 days ago 30,086 reads 47 comments

  25. NHL Power Rankings: B/R Experts' Week 14 Poll

    It’s been an eventful three weeks since we last updated the NHL power rankings here at Bleacher Report, but with the holidays behind us, our panel of hockey writers reconvened to take a look around the league...

    Jonathan Willis Written by Jonathan Willis about 10 days ago 27,914 reads 95 comments