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Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson all got their first NHL points, and the Florida Panthers closed out their injury-plagued season by routing the Detroit Red Wings 8-1 on Wednesday night. Luke Kunin had two goals for Florida, while Vinnie Hino
The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson's contract Wednesday without providing the length of the deal. “We are committing to Kyle to continue the plan he has put in place,” chairman and owner Danny Wirtz said before the team's season-ending game against San Jose. The Blackhaw
Apr. 15—GRAND FORKS — UND's top scorers, seniors Ben Strinden and Ellis Rickwood, have signed professional contracts and will soon begin their professional careers. Strinden signed a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Admirals, the top minor-league affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators. H
Apr. 15—GRAND FORKS — The Pittsburgh Penguins did not ease Jake Livanavage into his first NHL game. The former UND defenseman took the ice first in warmups and did the traditional rookie lap, skating by himself for 30 seconds at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Then, the Penguins treated him like any
SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the Eastern Conference matchup between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in the opening round of the postseason
The current concentration of power in the Western Conference makes the Central Division a good bet to be the star of the show in these Stanley Cup playoffs. The bracket ensures that two of the conference's top three teams — Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota — will be ousted over the first two rounds.
An emotional outburst from Rick Bowness has led to debate across the NHL, but one analyst believes the Columbus Blue Jackets coach was justified. Following a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, Bowness openly questioned his team’s effort and commitment.…
As playoff races were raging down the stretch, Commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that the NHL in years past has had first-round matchups decided on the final day of the season. Needing until the final day is true once again, with three matchups yet to be determined before the playoffs begin thi
As playoff races were raging down the stretch, Commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that the NHL in years past has had first-round matchups decided on the final day of the season. Needing until the final day is true once again, with three matchups yet to be determined before the playoffs begin thi