Nicklas Backstrom (photo: Instagram/Washington Capitals) The Washington Capitals team announced on Wednesday that veteran forward Nicklas Bäckström will take an indefinite leave of absence from hockey due to health reasons. The 35-year-old Swede recorded one assist in the first eight games of the season. In the last one, he only started in January because of … Read more
For the second time in just three nights, it will be the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes squaring off. The location will be different this time around, but it’s still unique to see the same NHL matchup in two straight games. Kings vs Coyotes Picks Pick: Los Angeles Kings ML (-135) & Bet on … Read more
He is still looking forward to his first competitive game in the NHL, but Logan Cooley captivated hockey fans right in the opening preparations for the new season. The 19-year-old newcomer did not act like a rookie at all, on the contrary, he dazzled with an action in which he acted like a seasoned greaser. … Read more
The road to the 2024 Stanley Cup will begin with a historic two-game series across the Pacific Ocean, when the Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings meet in Australia for of the 2023 NHL Global Series in Melbourne. These two games between the Coyotes and the Kings – the first in history in the southern … Read more
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Brandt Clarke has only one goal this season. “I want to be a full-time Kings player,” he said during the Los Angeles Kings development camp last month. Everything is in place for the 20-year-old defenseman to achieve his goal, he who was drafted by the Kings eighth overall in 2021. He … Read more
Alex Galchenyuk (photo: nhl.com) The Arizona Coyotes placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on the unconditional waiver list with the goal of terminating his contract. The move comes just 12 days after signing a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $225,000 at the minor league level. The club wrote in the announcement that … Read more
Marián Studenič (photo: dallasstars.com) The Dallas Stars called up ten players from their reserve team, whose AHL season recently ended, to the first team on Thursday. He will also experience the atmosphere of the conference final in the NHL playoffs Marián Studenič. In addition to the Slovak attacker, Dylan Wells, Riley Tufte, Ryan Shea, Alex … Read more
The initially not very bombastic world championships in Tampere and Riga are gaining stardom. Thanks to the last minute reinforcements from the NHL. However, it does not help the Czech prospects for another medal. Riga (from our correspondent) – During last year’s championship in Finland, the Czechs hit the jackpot. From the North American NHL, … Read more
It wasn’t Fiala’s fault that the Kings, who started the season with high ambitions, were eliminated after the first round of the playoffs. The 26-year-old provided the template for the first two goals of the Californians. Fiala then scored the third goal to make it 3-3 just before half-time. In his three games against the … Read more
As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, teams are fighting for their survival. The New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers are battling to overcome adversaries and come out on top. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to avoid another Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Our experts at The Athletic have provided their picks … Read more