The three words no Boston Bruins fan wanted to hear have come true: Patrice Bergeron retiring. The center announced his retirement Tuesday after 19 seasons donning the Spoked B. In those 19 seasons, Bergeron accrued 1,294 games, 1,040 points, one Stanley Cup, one Mark Messier Leadership Award, one King Clancy Trophy, and an NHL-record six …
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In a win against the Blackhawks on Tuesday night, Alex Ovechkin scored his 800th goal with a hat trick. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to reach this milestone, joining the company of Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Alex Ovechkin Chasing History Reaching 800 goals brings Ovechkin within one goal of tying Gordie …
Steven Stamkos, 32, is the Tampa Bay Lightning’s captain. In the win on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, Stamkos became the first player in the Lightning’s franchise history to reach 1,000 career NHL points on an assist to Nikolas Paul’s second goal. Stamkos also became the 95th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 …
The Hat Tricks Dallas Stars Forward, Jason Robertson, scores back-to-back hat tricks, and is the second in franchise history to accomplish it. The last time an NHL player recorded back-to-back hat tricks was Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin in January 2020. In addition to a hat trick and game-winner in consecutive contests, Robertson topped the NHL …
As of now, the NHL has announced the rosters for the 2022 All-Star Game in Las Vegas, and with many players stuck in Covid protocols, it’s going to be different this season. The game will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, and broadcast on ABC and ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET. The Skills Competition will …
A way-too-early Calder Trophy race update is never a bad thing. The Calder Trophy is awarded to the player who is most proficient in their first year in the National Hockey League. This award has been given by the league since 1933, becoming the Calder Trophy in 1943 after Frank Calder’s death. He was the …
Opening Night/Week is finally here, so we’re here to tell you where your team lies at the start the season, in our CSM NHL Preseason Power Rankings. 32: Buffalo Sabres This really comes as no surprise at all, as Buffalo, in recent years, has just been a total dumpster fire. This season is not about …
It’s just after midnight for me, so it is finally the day I have been waiting excitedly for: NHL Opening Night! Not only am I a huge hockey fan, but I am also now a hockey writer and on the management team for Championship Sports Media. Many of my sports and writing dreams have been …
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a super depressing, and shortened 2021 season. The Ducks finished last in the West Division, and also finished second-to worst in the entire NHL, scoring only 43 points. They barely beat out the even worse Buffalo Sabres, who had a total of 37 points. Anaheim is in the midst …
AP Photo/ Alex Brandon The Washington Capitals failed to win their division for the first time since the 2014-2015 season in 2021. Followed by a first round exit in the playoffs, in five games to the Boston Bruins. With virtually no changes to their roster, all eyes will be on Peter Laviolette in his second …
The Detroit Red Wings have been at the bottom of the barrel for a while. It hasn’t been easy for the team, fans, or the organization. The history of the wing wheel is significant. An original six team with winning in their DNA. However, they haven’t lifted Lord Stanley’s Cup since the 2007-2008 season. The …
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Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are out for the Minnesota Wild. We all had a feeling this was coming. I’ve said before it and I’ll say it again, the roster has aging players. This was the right move to make. The buyouts clear $10.33 in cap space, and allows the Wild to to freely search …
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