Greg WyshynskiFeb 16, 2025, 07:40 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Canada coach Jon Cooper hated the result but had to admit that Team USA’s thrilling, brutal 3-1 win in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night was a transcendent moment for hockey. “The game
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Vasily Ponomarev has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a match penalty received in a game vs. Hershey on Feb. 15. Ponomarev will miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s game today (Feb. 16) at Lehigh Valley.
Cale Makar missed Canada’s game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal on Saturday night with an illness. The star defenceman also sat out Friday’s practice, but took part in the morning skate in Brossard, Que. Thomas Harley was added to the Canadian roster. Makar remains eligible for the rest of the
The 4 Nations Face-Off is underway, and it is providing fans with some exciting best-on-best hockey. What this tournament is also doing is providing the NHL an opportunity to not only showcase the game and some of the best players in the world, but also experiment. Related: Montreal Canadiens’ Trade Deadline Focus Is on Filling
ESPN News Services Feb 15, 2025, 11:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the United States defeated Canada 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, wrapping up a spot in the championship game by winning a contest that started with three fights in
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Between stepping in as an interim head coach, helping to represent his team at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, and launching a clothing line, well, Brett Sutter’s “retirement” has hardly been a quiet one. Sutter concluded his 17-season pro playing career last July, announcing his retirement after two seasons captaining
As the 4 Nations Face-Off continues this week, the San Jose Sharks are not represented at the tournament. Their trade of Mikael Granlund to the Dallas Stars lost them their sole player appearing in the competition, making them one of just two teams with no one on any of the four rosters. San Jose’s absence
Canada and the United States have played some heated games on hockey’s international stage. The rivalry reached a new — and nasty — level Saturday. Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the U.S. beat Canada 3-1 after a punch-filled start that saw three fights within nine seconds to open the
Most of the Florida Panthers are resting during the 4 Nations Face-Off, even if eight players are competing in the tournament. The defending Stanley Cup Champions entered the break leading the Atlantic Division with a record of 34-20-3 and 71 points. A couple of weeks ago, Elliotte Friedman stated that the Panthers were actively shopping
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Feb 15, 2025, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A 4 Nations Face-Off game that began with three fights in nine
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Trevor Carrick has a shot that he can dare opposing goaltenders to stop. The Charlotte Checkers defenseman showed just why he can key a top power play when he bested the competition by uncorking a 100.9 mph rocket to win the hardest shot event at the All-Star Skills Competition on
On Wednesday night, Team USA announced on NHL on TNT Face Off their roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament will take place between Feb. 12-20 with games being played at both the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC and the TD Garden in Boston, MA with two practice days taking place on Feb. 10
Mikael Granlund scored at 1:49 of three-on-three overtime as Finland defeated Sweden 4-3 at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday in Montreal. Anton Lundell, Mikko Rantanen and Aleksander Barkov had the goals in regulation for the Finns against their bitter regional rivals. Kevin Lankinen stopped 21 shots. Patrik Laine had two assists. Mika Zibanejad, Rasmus Dahlin
The Detroit Red Wings experienced an exodus of talent this past offseason. After losing David Perron, Daniel Sprong and Shayne Gostisbehere, general manager Steve Yzerman was forced to find a way to offset the loss of that secondary scoring. One way he attempted to do that was by signing winger Vladimir Tarasenko. A six-time 30-goal
Open Extended Reactions The first two games of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off included one that was close until the end — Canada’s 4-3 OT win over Sweden — and one that was close through 37 minutes — the United States’ 6-1 rout of Finland. A super Saturday doubleheader is taking place. Finland defeated Sweden,
When Kyle Clifford sees Artur Akhtyamov in the crease, he can’t help but think of his former Los Angeles Kings teammate, Jonathan Quick. “It’s just his level of compete,” the Toronto Marlies forward says. “He battles for every puck. He doesn’t give up on anything. They’re different styles of goalies, but that competitive edge (is similar).”
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Shea Theodore‘s injury could hold him out a bit longer than expected, and he could be out until the playoffs. Elsewhere, the New York Islanders are receiving calls on center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and a few teams are in the mix. Finishing off, Cale Makar is dealing with an illness, and
Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown had plenty to cheer for over the years. In addition to a trio of first NHL goals, this date in 2004 proved to be a