What we learned about the NHL in January: Impact of the Mikko Rantanen trade and more
Plus the Panthers’ declining rush game, extreme special teams in Vegas and a couple of goalies who are deserving of some recognition.
NHL roundup: Marc-Andre Fleury, Wild blank Habs
Marc-Andre Fleury, playing his final game in his home province, recorded his 76th career shutout as the visiting Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday.Fleury made 19 saves while tying Ed Belfour and Tony Esposito for the 10th-most shutouts in NHL history.
Thursday's hockey: No. 11 Ohio State tops No. 2 MSU: Ovechkin scores 876th goal
No. 2 Michigan State allowed two goals in the third period in a 4-2 loss against No. 11 Ohio State on Thursday at Value City Arena.
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Fleury's shutout helps Wild beat Canadiens 4-0
MONTREAL (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for his first shutout of the season in likely his final game in Montreal, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night.
Mikko Rantanen scores as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 3-2
Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal with Carolina, helping the Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Rantanen scores 1st goal with Hurricanes in win against Blackhawks
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Lenovo Center on Thursday.
2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
After losing the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are the favorites to raise the Cup in 2025. Acquiring star forward Mikko Rantanen in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche,
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Rangers Should Still be Sellers Despite Better Play in Recent Games
The New York Rangers don’t play until Saturday against the Boston Bruins. After their performance in the last two games, they could use these extra days off to practice.
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Each Stanley Cup Contender’s Biggest Need at the Trade Deadline
The trades are coming in hot and Cup contenders are filling needs. What are the biggest needs for each contender?
NHL roundup: Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka post hat tricks in Sabres' win
Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each recorded a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
Should The Blue Jackets Consider Taking A Run At Signing Mikko Rantanen?
Laughlin said that he had predicted that Rantanen, a UFA after this season, would either sign with the Anaheim Ducks or the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's right, your Columbus Blue Jackets.
Four NHL Teams That Should Consider Signing Brandon Saad
Brandon Saad, whose contract with the St. Louis Blues is set to be terminated Friday, could be a good fit for NHL teams looking to take the next step, including some former squads.