Hughes, Josi, Makar named Norris Trophy finalists

NEW YORK  – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates … Continue reading

Predators edge Canucks, 2-1, push series to Game 6 back home

In Vancouver, the Nashville Predators extended their postseason with a 2-1 win over the Canucks on Tuesday night. After a scoreless first 40 minutes the two teams broke out in the third, so to speak, with the Preds’ Alexandre Carrier  … Continue reading

Maple Leafs extend series to Game 6, on home ice

In Boston, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced elimination on Tuesday night in Game 5 with the Bruins.“You want to build positive momentum your own way,” Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said. “And yeah, you want to make them be uncomfortable. … Continue reading

Islanders come up short, Canes take series in Game 5 win

In Raleigh, after taking a 3-1 lead n the opening stanza, the Hurricanes surrendered two goals to the New York Islanders in the middle frame to head to the third period, tied, 3-3. In the third, Carolina hit for three … Continue reading

Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder Trophy finalists

NEW YORK – Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes are the three finalists for the 2023‑24 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in … Continue reading