Jack Hughes leads 3 Stars of the Month for October

NEW YORK — New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of October. FIRST STAR – JACK HUGHES, C, NEW … Continue reading

Backstrom taking time away from hockey, Capitals with ‘ongoing injury situation’

Nicklas Backstrom is taking time away from hockey because of what the Washington Capitals forward called “my ongoing injury situation.” “This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is right for my health at this time,” Backstrom said … Continue reading

NHL Lifts Ban on Use of Rainbow-Colored Pride Hockey Stick Tape

The National Hockey League (NHL) recently changed its mind and no longer forbids players from putting rainbow-colored Pride tape on their sticks. The initial rule, which prevented players from expressing support for social causes, sparked significant backlash and controversy. Despite … Continue reading

Canucks score four straight, erase early deficit in 5-2 win

In Vancouver, the Canucks fell behind, 2-1, in the first period to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Elias Pettersson scored twice in the middle frame, and once in the third for a hat trick to lead the Canucks to … Continue reading

Stastny retiring from NHL after 17 seasons

Paul Stastny is retiring from the NHL after 17 seasons. The 37-year-old forward told The Athletic this week that he made the decision around the time training camps opened for this season. “I haven’t filed anything, but in early September we … Continue reading