Canada and Sweden mandate neck protection for amateurs, but U.S.A. Hockey only recommends players wear neck guards. Teddy Balkind’s death could change that.
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Hockey Fan Spots Cancerous Mole at Game and Delivers a Lifesaving Note
Nadia Popovici wrote a message on her phone, with “mole,” “cancer” and “doctor” in bright-red type to get the attention of Brian Hamilton, an assistant equipment manager for the Vancouver Canucks.
Alex Ovechkin Is Chasing Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record
As Alex Ovechkin ascends the N.H.L.’s record books, the unthinkable is happening: Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals is in jeopardy. Even Gretzky is certain Ovechkin will pass him.
N.B.A.’s Adam Silver Says Christmas Games Will Go On
A day after the N.H.L. announced a pause in its schedule, N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver said the responsible thing for his league was to play and “learn to live with” the virus.
N.H.L. Players Will Skip Beijing Olympics
Less than four months after agreeing to send hockey’s top stars to the Games, the N.H.L. and its players’ union have reversed course amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
Will N.H.L. Stars Play at the Winter Olympics?
A surge of Covid-19 cases and uncertain protocols at the Games are casting doubt on whether the men’s ice hockey tournament will feature the sport’s best players.
The Arizona Coyotes and Their Long Journey to Nowhere
The N.H.L.’s least valuable franchise, and its 26-season headache, won’t have a home as of June 30 after the City of Glendale said it would end their agreement.
On ‘The NHL on TNT’ Wayne Gretzky Finds Himself as the Rookie
Turner Sports, new to hockey, wants to give U.S. fans a better viewing experience, using faster cuts and better camera angles, similar to the TV presentation in Canada.
In Canada, the Premier of Quebec Worries About the State of Hockey
With the Montreal Canadiens in a losing funk, François Legault has expressed concern about the declining number of Quebec-born pros and vowed to get to the bottom of it.
N.H.L. Partnership With Chemical Company Leaves Environmental Watchdogs Cold
A new report accuses the league of using its N.H.L. Green program to promote refrigerants that will contribute to global warming.
After Islanders End 13-Game Road Trip, a New Home Arena Awaits
The team will play its first game at its new home, UBS Arena, on Saturday against Calgary, nearly six weeks after the N.H.L. season began.
With Accusations of Abuse, Kyle Beach Forces N.H.L. to Confront Its Failings
The cultural problems of hockey seem to have met a moment that makes them impossible to ignore, and when consequences — however belatedly — are finally being meted out.
Blackhawks Scandal: With Accusations of Abuse, Kyle Beach Forces NHL to Confront Its Failings
The cultural problems of hockey seem to have met a moment that makes them impossible to ignore, and when consequences — however belatedly — are finally being meted out.
Blackhawks Ignored 2010 Sexual Assault Accusation, Investigation Says
An independent investigation commissioned by the N.H.L. club revealed on Tuesday that the team failed to act promptly after a player accused a video coach of sexual assault, in part because club executives were concerned about winning the Stanley Cup.
Seattle, Long Ready for Another Pro Team, Embraces the Kraken
A week into the season, the N.H.L.’s newest team is 1-3-1 on the ice, and undefeated in the contest of local public opinion. Nowhere is that more obvious than Seattle’s original hockey bar.
Connor McDavid Is Ready for a Stanley Cup Championship
As the Oilers superstar begins his seventh N.H.L. season, he is finding his voice as a leader. And after outdoing himself last season with 105 points in 56 games, only the playoffs remain to be conquered.
Alex Ovechkin Can See Wayne Gretzky’s N.H.L. Goals Record
The Capitals star, who recently signed a five-year contract, starts the season with 730 goals, sixth on the career list behind Gretzky’s 894. Overtaking the Great One before he’s done is not out of the question.
2021-22 N.H.L. Season: What’s New and What’s Returning to Normal
Seattle gets the Kraken, Canadian fans return to the arena, regular divisions and cross-border travel are back, and N.H.L. players are headed to the Olympics.
Rod Gilbert, Known as Mr. Ranger, Warmed New York to Ice Hockey
The Rangers great, whose death at the age of 80 was announced on Sunday, was more than a sensational player and a good guy, writes a former Times hockey reporter.
Rod Gilbert, Hockey Hall of Famer Known as Mr. Ranger, Dies at 80
Gilbert played his entire N.H.L. career with New York and is the franchise’s only player to score more than 400 goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Montreal Canadiens to Keep the Stanley Cup
The Lightning overwhelmed the Habs, winning the best-of-seven series in five games to claim their second N.H.L. championship in nine months.
N.H.L. Goalie Dies After Being Hit by Fireworks
Matiss Kivlenieks, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in an accident in Novi, Mich., on Sunday, the police said.
Islanders Lose Game 7, Sending Lightning to Stanley Cup Finals
Seeking their first trip to the championship round since 1984, the Isles took just 18 shots on goal in a loss to Tampa Bay, the Cup’s current owners.
For the Islanders, the Good Times Really Are Here Again
Four Stanley Cups in the 1980s gave way to bad decisions and bad luck. But the Islanders, one of the last four teams remaining in the N.H.L. playoffs, are finally on a roll.
They Won as N.H.L. Players. They’re Winning in Their Second Acts, Too.
Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina’s coach, and Joe Sakic, Colorado’s general manager, have guided their teams to the postseason. Others haven’t been so successful in their post-playing roles.
A Playoff Homecoming, and Swan Song, for the Islanders
Fans have returned to Nassau Coliseum to cheer on the Islanders in the postseason, in the arena’s last year. The team can clinch its first series win in the venue since 1993 on Wednesday.
Montreal and Toronto’s Rivalry Makes a Muted Return to the Playoffs
The Original Six teams and their fan bases clash annually, but the franchises will play their first postseason series since 1979 this week.
A Full Guide to the 2021 NHL Playoffs
The playoffs open on Saturday with Game 1 between the Capitals and Bruins, one of the eight first-round matchups. Things look a little different this year.
Connor McDavid Hits 100 Points in 53 Games. He’s Not Done Yet.
The Oilers star had four points against the Canucks to reach one of the N.H.L.’s most meaningful milestones, but he is focused most on the playoffs.
Fighting in the N.H.L. Reveals Few, if Any, Winners
When the Rangers and the Capitals dropped their gloves to settle a score, the old-school spectacle was greeted with disgust, nostalgia and excitement.
Rangers Fire President and General Manager
The president, John Davidson, was in only his second season in the role. The team was eliminated from playoff contention this week.
Connor McDavid Could Score 100 Points in 56 Games
With 93 points and five games left, the Edmonton Oilers star is piling up goals and assists at a pace not seen since the days of Gretzky and Lemieux.
The Florida Panthers Are Winning, Both On and Off the Ice
A franchise that had faltered after showing early promise is in a tight playoff race, and has committed to growing youth hockey in an untraditional market for the sport
N.H.L. and Turner Sports Reach 7-Year Media Rights Deal
Turner Sports will broadcast half of each year’s playoffs and three Stanley Cup finals, and plans to bring games to the HBO Max streaming service.
Vancouver Canucks Brought to a Standstill by the Pandemic
At least 16 players and a coach are on the N.H.L.’s Covid-19 protocol list, and the team has postponed four games because of the virus.
N.H.L. Hopes to Extend Its Reach to Latino Audiences
The league’s recent agreement with ESPN grants the network media rights in Latin America, and some teams already regularly broadcast games on the radio in Spanish.
A Love Story Heating Up: Justin Bieber + Maple Leafs
Even the top team in the N.H.L. can benefit from the unabashed adoration of a pop superstar, with the league having much to gain.
N.H.L. Returns to ESPN in a 7-Year Deal With an Emphasis on Streaming
The agreement assures hockey a higher profile on SportsCenter and gives ESPN the perfect sport for its streaming ambitions
The Long, Sad Decline of Mark Pavelich, a ‘Miracle on Ice’ Star
The last time an Olympic teammate saw the often-troubled former hockey star, Pavelich seemed optimistic. Four days later he was dead. Now his sister wants to know if C.T.E. contributed to his difficulties and his death.
Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Shared His Father With a Nation
Walter Gretzky coached a young Wayne, who ended up setting N.H.L. scoring records that will never be matched, and became a role model for hockey parents.
Stars Aligned: McDavid and Matthews Set, and Keep, the Pace
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid leads the N.H.L. in points, and Toronto’s Auston Matthews has the most goals. The two will play three consecutive games against each other starting Saturday.
Rangers Star Takes Leave After Accusations He Assaulted a Woman in a Bar
Artemi Panarin denies the allegations made by a former K.H.L. coach. The team says their top scorer has been targeted for criticizing Vladimir Putin.
Lake Tahoe’s Sunshine Made for a Great Scene, but Bad Ice
After several players and officials stumbled on soft ice in the first period, an N.H.L. game that started on Saturday afternoon was delayed, ending after midnight Eastern time.
An Outdoor NHL Game That for Once Is in the Great Outdoors
The pandemic pushed the N.H.L. toward a scenic site instead of a football or baseball field for its outdoor game. It’s so pretty in Tahoe they’ll play two.
The N.H.L. Schedule Is Shaky, but McDavid and Draisaitl Are Steady
The league’s stars got off to strong starts in January, but the coronavirus has caused postponements throughout the season, sidelining three teams this week.
Could Tampa Bay Be the New Titletown?
The success of the Buccaneers, Lightning and Rays — pro sports punch lines turned finals contestants — is a run that rivals past glory years in Boston, New York or Los Angeles.
After Much Different Bubble Stays, Rangers and Islanders Start New Year
The Rangers lost in the play-in round, while the Islanders reached their first conference finals since the early 1990s. Both teams have reason for excitement as they open the 2021 against each other.
N.H.L. Enters Another Abbreviated Season
Tampa Bay will try to defend its title without one of its stars, and the Seattle expansion draft after the season will affect teams’ personnel decisions.
One N.H.L. Division, Seven Canadian Teams and a Lot of Travel
The N.H.L.’s new North Division will feature the Original Six rivalry between Toronto and Montreal and the Battle of Alberta. But it’ll also require cross-country trips.
On Video Calls, a Community Walks Through Hockey History
A weekly chat based in Toronto has provided a respite from isolation, connecting viewers with guests like Scotty Bowman.