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New York Islanders to Host 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend

By: Media Release

The New York Islanders will host the 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, in Elmont, N.Y., the National Hockey League has announced.

February 18, 2024

Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired - and catharsis

By: Canadian Press

“The 11 years I was here was amazing,” Jagr said. “Probably the best years of my life. So thank you for that.”

February 18, 2024

NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors

By: Canadian Press

The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL's total of outdoor games to 41.

February 18, 2024

Stadium Series a full-circle moment for Dobson family

By: Chris Lomon

The 2024 Stadium Series marks defenceman Noah Dobson’s first NHL outdoor experience with his New York Islanders set to face off against the New York Rangers.

February 16, 2024

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

By: Canadian Press

President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job. Kekalainen was the third-longest tenured GM in the NHL.

February 15, 2024

Duclair hopes new synthetic ice rink is a game-changer for students

By: Chris Lomon

The initiative put forth by the Anthony Duclair Foundation broke ground earlier this month with support from the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund.

February 14, 2024

Your punny valentine | 2024

Shoot your shot with a Valentine courtesy of NHLPA.com!

February 14, 2024

Celebrations bloom for Marc-Andre Fleury Night

By: NHLPA Staff

Marc-Andre Fleury’s latest illustrious achievements were celebrated by the Minnesota Wild in a night full of flowers and old friends with the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in town.

February 13, 2024

Golden Knights honor Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game

By: Canadian Press

Pietrangelo, a three-time All-Star and three-time gold medalist for Team Canada, won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and with the Golden Knights last season.

February 12, 2024

Marchand’s spark carries him to 1,000 NHL games

By: Chris Lomon

Patrice Bergeron and Charlie Coyle share what makes Boston Bruins captain, Brad Marchand, as good a leader as he is a friend ahead of a milestone game.

February 8, 2024

Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on broken leg

By: Canadian Press

Sergachev was injured during the second period of Tampa Bay's 3-1 road loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

February 8, 2024

Bruins rookie Poitras has season-ending shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

A second-round pick in the 2022 draft, the 19-year-old Toronto native made the team out of training camp this year and had five goals and 10 assists in 33 games.

February 7, 2024

NHL Winter Classic is going back to Wrigley Field for Blues at Blackhawks

By: Canadian Press

The second Winter Classic was played at the home of baseball's Chicago Cubs on Jan. 1, 2009.

February 7, 2024

Military heroes make lasting family memories through All-Star Hero

By: Chris Lomon

Four military members and their children took in 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto as part of the All-Star Hero campaign.

February 6, 2024

Capitals' Kuznetsov to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

Evgeny Kuznetsov will be unavailable to his club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

February 5, 2024

NHL All-Star Weekend had stars shining in the Six

By: NHLPA Staff

In case you missed the star-studded action and heart-warming moments, here are some of the top moments from the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto.

February 3, 2024

NHL and NHLPA announce 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off

By: NHL/NHLPA Media Release

The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, will feature international tournament play between NHL Players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

February 2, 2024

NHL, NHLPA and IIHF announce plans for NHL players to participate in 2026 and 2030 Olympic Winter Games

By: Media Release

The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF have outlined and agreed to the major principles related to the Players’ participation.

February 2, 2024

Montreal Canadiens trade centre Sean Monahan to Winnipeg Jets

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens traded Monahan to the Jets on Friday in exchange for a first-round pick in this year's NHL draft and a conditional third-round pick in 2027.

February 2, 2024

Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

By: Canadian Press

Los Angeles went into the All-Star break with the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, but only four points from falling out of a playoff spot.

February 2, 2024