Category: Hockey
2024-25 Season Kicks off with Highly Anticipated Battle of Alberta between the Oilers and Flames
[ad_1] The 2024-25 edition of the Battle of Alberta returns tonight as the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in an early-season showdown. Both teams are looking to set the tone for their respective seasons. The Oilers aim to avoid a third straight loss after recent defeats to the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets. On…
Blackhawks Deliver Second Loss of Season for Opponents
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers continued to struggle as they fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night. Teuvo Teravainen led Chicago with two goals and two assists, while Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists. The Oilers, who have dropped their first two games of the season, got goals from Corey Perry and…
Hutson, Montembeault, and Caufield Deliver Standout Performances
[ad_1] The Montreal Canadiens earned a decisive 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, driven by standout performances from Emil Heineman, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, and Samuel Montembeault. Heineman opened the scoring with his first NHL goal, netting a crucial power-play goal in the first period. Caufield followed with his own goal, giving…
Potential Trade Interest from Oilers in Maple Leafs’ Liljegren
[ad_1] A recent episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable delved into the trade rumors surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren. With Liljegren’s future in Toronto uncertain, these hockey analysts discussed whether the young Swede would be moved and speculated on potential landing spots, including the Edmonton Oilers as a rumored trade destination. As Liljegren…
Analysis of Maple Leafs’ Victory Over Penguins: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs improved their record to 2-1 on the season with a 4-2 victory at home over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. Key players for the Maple Leafs in this contest were Max Domi, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, and Mitch Marner. ### The Bad: Maple Leafs Line Shakeups We are going to start…
Surprising Penalty Kill Numbers Shed Light on Oilers’ Early Season Challenges
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers’ penalty kill has taken a shocking nosedive to start the 2024-25 season, and the numbers are staggering. After two games, the Oilers have managed an abysmal 16.7% success rate on the penalty kill, conceding goals on five of the six power plays they’ve faced. This stat is especially wild when you…
Sidney Crosby Reaches Milestone of 1,800 Points with Pittsburgh Penguins
[ad_1] Pittsburgh Penguins great Sidney Crosby has reached another milestone in his illustrious career. His helper on Kris Letang‘s goal made him the 10th player in NHL history to register 1,800 regular-season and playoff points. This latest achievement solidifies Crosby’s status as one of hockey’s greatest and most influential players. But Crosby’s greatness extends far…
Berube Proving to be an Asset with Maple Leafs’ Special Teams
[ad_1] As the new NHL season kicks off, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ special teams performance is crucial to the team’s play. While the power play remains unchanged, the penalty kill is seeing some shifts in personnel. New head coach Berube is giving three players lots of short-handed minutes this season. Pontus Holmberg (6:55 TOI), Steven…
Injury Updates Provided by Craig Berube for Maple Leafs’ Tavares and Woll
[ad_1] In a recent update on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury situation, head coach Craig Berube provided key information regarding the status of two prominent players: captain John Tavares and goaltender Joseph Woll. Tavares appears to be nearing a return after battling an illness, while Woll’s status remains uncertain as he has not yet resumed…
Bears Start Title Defense with Familiar Faces on Roster
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Summer celebrations have wrapped up. Training camp has finished. Preseason games are done. Championship rings have been handed out. All that’s left for the Hershey Bears to do now is to raise their 13th Calder Cup championship banner. That happens tonight at Giant Center. Then comes a long trek,…