NHL Eastern Conference
New look for NHL next season
Mar 14, 2013 18:54 EDT
Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.
Blackhawks' NHL record streak snapped by Avalanche
Mar 09, 2013 01:13 EST
The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Blackhawks' record streak snapped by Avalanche
Mar 08, 2013 23:52 EST
The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Streaking Heat, Blackhawks trade Twitter praise
Mar 07, 2013 12:45 EST
As US sports pundits ponder whether the NBA's Miami Heat or National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks are on the more impressive streak, players from each traded congratulation messages on Twitter.
Late winner lets Blackhawks stretch streak
Mar 07, 2013 00:07 EST
The Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record National Hockey League season-opening point streak to 24 games with a 3-2 home victory over Colorado that was not decided until the final seconds.
Doctors optimistic Staal will make full recovery
Mar 06, 2013 20:52 EST
New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal, struck near the right eye by a deflected shot in a National Hockey League game, has improved and is expected to make a full recovery but is out indefinitely.
Staal takes puck to face in Rangers' win
Mar 06, 2013 00:08 EST
New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was struck near the eye by a deflected shot in a frightening moment in the third period of the Rangers' 4-2 NHL victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL gives Sabres' Kaleta five-game ban for hit
Mar 04, 2013 22:57 EST
Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was slapped with a five-game ban by National Hockey League disciplinary chiefs for an illegal check against New York Rangers Brad Richards.
Malkin back on the ice for Penguins
Mar 04, 2013 14:28 EST
Russian playmaker Evgeni Malkin returned to the active lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday after suffering a concussion in a National Hockey League game last month.
Blackhawks win, stretch historic streak to 22 games
Mar 03, 2013 15:35 EST
It took an equalizer from Patrick Kane with 2:02 to play in regulation time but the Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record-best National Hockey League season start to 22 games on Sunday.
Blackhawks stretch record points streak to 21
Mar 02, 2013 12:01 EST
Brent Seabrook scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record points streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
NHL unveils realignment plan
Feb 27, 2013 00:07 EST
The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
League MVP Malkin suffers concussion
Feb 25, 2013 17:49 EST
Russian forward Evgeni Malkin is out indefinitely with a concussion after slamming his head into the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday.
Malkin to miss Sunday NHL game
Feb 23, 2013 17:49 EST
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss Sunday's NHL game against Tampa Bay after suffering an apparent head injury on Friday in a game against Florida.
Sabres left unruffled as they fire coach
Feb 20, 2013 17:03 EST
Lindy Ruff, the longest-tenured coach in the National Hockey League, was fired as coach of the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday despite being the most successful coach in the club's history.
Karlsson out 3-4 months after surgery
Feb 14, 2013 14:23 EST
Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson will miss three to four months after his surgery on Thursday to repair a cut left Achilles tendon sustained in a game at Pittsburgh.
NHL top defenceman Karlsson out indefinitely
Feb 14, 2013 00:34 EST
Reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson is out indefinitely and will need surgery after suffering a cut to his left Achilles tendon.
Delayed showdown of division leaders moved to April
Feb 11, 2013 18:02 EST
A showdown of National Hockey League division leaders postponed from last Saturday by a blizzard that struck the northeastern United States has been rescheduled for April 25, the NHL announced on Monday.
Welsh-born Aussie chases NHL dream in USA
Feb 11, 2013 13:57 EST
Australian teenager Nathan Walker has chased his dream of playing in the National Hockey League around the world and found himself a junior standout after barely a month in the United States.
Brutal snowstorm postpones NHL game at Boston
Feb 09, 2013 15:36 EST
A fierce blizzard powered by hurricane-strength winds that struck the northeastern United States forced the postponement of Saturday's scheduled National Hockey League game at Boston.