How NHL players, teams deal with the grind of back-to-back games
The 82-game regular season is grueling enough, but having games on consecutive nights — often in different time zones — can really take a toll.
It’s astonishing how much goes into a back-to-back.
Lawsuit: Junior hockey violates antitrust law
A class-action suit was filed Wednesday in federal court in New York arguing that the major junior hockey system in North America violates U.S. antitrust law.
I don’t know that marketing fifteen-year-olds is better, but they make some points.
Stadium Series at MetLife to have park theme this weekend | NHL.com
Street hockey rinks, picnic tables, concerts all part of festivities for back-to-back outdoor games
This sounds like a lot of fun.
Flyers name Sean Couturier as 20th captain in franchise history
The Philadelphia Flyers have named forward Sean Couturier the 20th captain in franchise history, the team announced Wednesday.
I genuinely forgot they hadn’t done that already.
Wild win 4th straight, hand Coyotes 7th loss in row | NHL.com
Boldy, Eriksson Ek each has goal, assist for Minnesota
The Wild are heating up, which is not great news for the Preds.
Canadiens, Caufield make chicken-loving fan’s dream come true
The Montreal Canadiens and Cole Caufield helped make a chicken-loving fan’s dream come true.
Brilliant marketing from the Canadiens.
Parise chasing Stanley Cup for last time with Avalanche | NHL.com
Forward hasn’t reached Final since 2012, says ‘this is it’ after signing Jan. 26
I’m honestly surprised he’s managed to come back, after his injury issues. Good luck (but not too good), to him, I guess?
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly to appeal five-game suspension
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly will be appealing his five-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig.
The NHLPA is being aggressive about appealing suspensions this year. Almost as aggressive as–okay, yeah, I’ll see myself out.
McDavid tallies career-high 6 assists in Oilers’ win
Connor McDavid’s third assist of the night was the 600th of his career, making him the fourth-fastest in NHL history to hit that milestone (reaching it in 616 games).
What decade is it, again?