Steven Stamkos reaches 500 NHL goals

After joining the 1,000 point club back in December, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos has reached 500 career goals, becoming the 46th player in NHL history to reach the illustrious milestone. He is the first player in the 31-year history of the Lightning to reach both figures and is the franchise leader in points and […]

Seattle Kraken become first NHL team to sweep seven-game road trip

2023 has been kind to the Seattle Kraken, as they have gone undefeated to start the New Year with eight straight wins, the longest winning streak in the history of their young franchise. After a 4-1 home win against the New York Islanders on New Year’s Day, their next seven wins came on the road, […]

Connor Bedard breaks Team Canada’s World Juniors scoring record

Already the consensus top pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Connor Bedard is more than living up to the hype as hockey’s top prospect. Bedard’s 23 points (9 goals, 14 assists) is more than double that of the second leading scorer in the 2023 World Junior Championship, with Team USA’s Logan Cooley scoring 12 points […]

Sidney Crosby receives Order of Canada honors

As one of the NHL’s most decorated players, Sidney Crosby has achieved just as much on the international stage with Team Canada, whom he has starred with since 2003 when he was only 16 years old. Crosby’s contributions to his native Canada through his outstanding hockey achievements with his country, and for the Pittsburgh Penguins […]

Alex Ovechkin passes Gordie Howe for second-most career NHL goals

Alex Ovechkin’s ascent up the NHL’s All-Time leader board continues, standing in second place behind only Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin’s 802nd goal brought him past Gordie Howe, whose 801 career goals served as the league record before Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd goal on March 23rd, 1994 as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. After scoring seven […]

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews reach 1,000 games played as teammates

Long considered one of the NHL’s most dynamic duos, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have set a mark of longevity that defines their bond as teammates. Playing in 1,000 games together, Kane and Toews have become the 11th set of teammates to reach the century mark together. They follow in the […]

Tage Thompson has a six-point game for the Buffalo Sabres

Tage Thompson had a night to remember, racking up six points in the Buffalo Sabres 9-4 thrashing of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Even more remarkable, Thompson scored five of his six points in the first period, with four goals and an assist. He added a fifth goal in the second period to cap off an […]

Dallas Stars re-sign Roope Hintz

The Dallas Stars have locked up another member of their young core, re-signing top line center Roope Hintz to an eight-year, $67.6 million contract, with an average annual value of $8.45 million. By securing a commitment from Hintz so early in his final season before reaching unrestricted free agency, the Stars avoided the drama surrounding […]

Legendary defensman Börje Salming passes away at 71

The NHL has lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of longtime Maple Leafs defenseman Börje Salming to ALS, only three months after he went public with his diagnosis. Salming faced his disease with the same strength and courage he displayed during his 17 seasons as Hall of Fame defensemen. Only two weeks […]

Phil Kessel plays in 1,000 consecutive NHL games

After playing in his 990th consecutive NHL game, Phil Kessel passed Keith Yandle for the NHL’s all-time consecutive games played record. As if becoming the NHL’s official ironman wasn’t enough, Kessel also scored his 400th career goal in the same game against the San Jose Sharks. He has officially entered uncharted ironman territory, becoming the […]