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Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves

Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves

NEW YORK — Stanley Cup contenders did not wait until just before the NHL trade deadline Friday to make some big moves.
Flames' Martin Pospisil suspended 3 games for boarding Kraken's Vince Dunn

Flames' Martin Pospisil suspended 3 games for boarding Kraken's Vince Dunn

NEW YORK (AP) — Calgary Flames rookie forward Martin Pospisil was suspended for three games without pay Wednesday for boarding Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn.
Calgary's Martin Pospisil suspended three games for boarding Seattle's Vince Dunn

Calgary's Martin Pospisil suspended three games for boarding Seattle's Vince Dunn

The NHL's department of player safety says Martin Pospisil of the Calgary Flames has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle’s Vince Dunn.
Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks

Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks.
First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators

First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators.
'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.
Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.
Golden Knights bring losing streak into game against the Canucks

Golden Knights bring losing streak into game against the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Lightning take on the Flames after shootout victory

Lightning take on the Flames after shootout victory

Calgary Flames (30-26-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (33-24-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.
San Jose takes on New York following Duclair's 2-goal game

San Jose takes on New York following Duclair's 2-goal game

New York Islanders (27-20-14, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-39-7, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m.