Stanley Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16 million viewers in the U.S. through first 2 rounds
The conference semifinals, where all four series went at least six games, averaged 1.55 million, a 12% jump.
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Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville.
Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers' reluctant star, leads without having to say much
Here’s the list of Aleksander Barkov’s top highlights from the Florida-Boston series: the go-ahead goal that sparked a Game 2 victory, scoring a spectacular game-winning goal to cap a comeback in Game 4, then blocking a shot late in Game 6 to keep things tied about 90 seconds before the Panthers won the game and clinched the series.
Carolina Hurricanes re-sign coach Rod Brind'Amour and staff to multi-year deals
The team announced the re-signings Sunday for Brind'Amour, assistants Jeff Daniels and Tim Gleason, goaltending coach Paul Schonfelder and video coach Chris Huffine.
Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs
It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn't experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success.
Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing
Help is offered for anything from alcohol or drug abuse to mental health issues, sleeping problems or a gambling addiction.
Senators name Travis Green as head coach, sign him to four-year deal
Green takes over the NHL club from interim head coach Jacques Martin, who coached the team after D.J. Smith was fired on Dec. 18.
Bruins' defenseman Brandon Carlo's day: Wife gives birth in morning, he scores goal in evening
The Boston defenseman wasn't with his team Monday morning for an excellent reason — his wife Mayson was giving birth to their son, their second child, around 3 a.m.
Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons
Bowness announced his retirement Monday after 38 NHL seasons, a well-respected career that included leading the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and more time spent behind the bench than anyone else in league history.
The Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'
“I just want to go there and enjoy it,” Svechnikov said. “Obviously I had a tough time missing playoffs. I’m sure I would’ve helped a little bit. I’m just going there and enjoying my game and trying to give it my best shot there.”
With 60 goals, Sam Reinhart has made Florida Panthers history. He wants to win the Cup even more
Reinhart has 60, including three in the playoffs, topping Pavel Bure’s mark of 59.
Members of NHL community and beyond pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Bob Cole
He died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC.
Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic
The team announced the move on Thursday. The contract runs through the 2029-30 season with a $4.6 million salary-cap hit.
Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
Players and coaches were greeted at the airport in morning by a crowd of approximately 100 players from local youth hockey programs. The kids chanted “Go, Utah! Go, Utah!”
Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL
Fedotov made his long-awaited Flyers debut earlier this month after being selected in the seventh round of the 2015 draft.
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has post-season surgery on his shoulder
The Devils said Meier had the surgery on Tuesday, eight days after their highly-anticipated season ended without a playoff berth.
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Some 11 years after being fired as the Sabres' winningest coach, and following head-coaching stops in Dallas and New Jersey, the 64-year-old Ruff is getting his old job back after being hired by the Sabres on Monday.
New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba may be the most interesting man in hockey
The big-hitting American defenceman is also an artist, philanthropist, advocate and, most recently, an actor in a commercial urging early cancer detection. He might be the most interesting man in hockey.
Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season.
Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way
Piece it all together, and more eyes are on the puck than ever before with the playoffs beginning this weekend.