The new contract runs though the 2029-30 season, and validates what the Avalanche expected out of Blackwood in solidifying their goaltending upon acquiring the 28-year-old in a trade with San Jose on Dec. 9. … [Read more...] about Avalanche reward Mackenzie Blackwood with five-year, $26.25 million contract extension
Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break
The Dallas Stars were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Monday for an optional practice session during the mandatory Christmas break that was attended by several young players. … [Read more...] about Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break
Avalanche acquire Juuso Parssinen from Predators for Ondrej Pavel
Parssinen had two goals and three assists in 15 games with the Predators this season. The 23-year-old has totaled 16 goals and 26 assists over 104 career NHL games. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Juuso Parssinen from Predators for Ondrej Pavel
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists