NHL News: Peters Opts Out, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On Bill Peters ... Pierre LeBrun: Source is saying that the Flames called the Hurricanes yesterday and asked for permission to speak with head coach Bill Peters. The Hurricanes had no issue. Peters opted out of contract with the Hurricanes…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said their decision to hold Patrice Bergeron out of the lineup last night was made right before the start of the game. Cassidy added: "Hopefully he's better and ready to go…
NHL News: Flyers, Penguins, Capitals, and Jets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dan Rosen: Center Sean Couturier left practice early. Limped off the ice with their trainer. Dave Isaac: Couturier was in a collision with teammate Radko Gudas. Dave Isaac: Gudas after practice: “I didn’t see him. He…
NHL News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) has been rehabbing and should start skating soon. Wouldn't say if Fowler would be able to return this series. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Eric…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals
On the NHL awards ... Steve Carp: The NHL and LVCVA have signed a three-year contract extension to keep the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas. It is possible that they get a draft and All-Star game as well. Andrew…
NHL News: Bruins, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Rick Nash and Sean Kuraly are listed as "probable" by coach Bruce Cassidy for Game 1. Riley Nash didn't skate today, but Cassidy didn't call it a "setback." Noel Acciari was given a…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are expecting forward Nick Foligno to be ready for the start of their playoff series against the Capitals. He's been out since March 24th. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race
On the Boston Bruins ... Ty Anderson: Early word on defenseman Brandon Carlo's injury is not good. Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Carlo was taken off the ice on a stretchered after he fell awkwardly - an ankle or foot…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defensemen Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy and forward Jake DeBrusk are progressing well and could return this weekend. Sean Kuraly is out with an upper-body injury. Rick Nash is out but is doing…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…