NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes
TORONTO (AP) – The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able […]
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NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions. The league, which paused its season on March 12 because of […]
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NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks
NEW YORK (AP) – The NHL Players’ Association’s executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension, approving 24 teams making […]
Continue ReadingMixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early
The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft […]
Continue ReadingSanford has 3-point game, St. Louis beats Chicago 6-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Zach Sanford was in the right spot when the St. Louis Blues needed it most. Sanford had career-high nine shots on goal and finished with two […]
Continue ReadingMarchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 6-5
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Sanford had the best game of his young NHL career — even if his thoughts were understandably far from the ice. Sanford scored four goals […]
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Draisaitl’s scores 2, Oilers beat Blues 4-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Leon Draisaitl scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the defending champion St. Louis Blues 4-2 Friday night. Caleb Jones and Josh Archibald also scored to help the Oilers improve to 7-1-2 […]
Continue Reading Miller leads Canucks past Blues 3-1 for 9th straight at home
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) J.T. Miller scored twice in the second period to help the Vancouver Canucks rally from an early deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Monday night. Bo […]
Continue ReadingAvalanche ride 3-goal 2nd period to 5-3 win over Blues
DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar refused to make too big of deal out of his milestone moment. Sure, he’s “honored and stuff” after breaking the Colorado franchise record for most […]
Continue ReadingVoracek scores in OT, Flyers beat Blues 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have shown the ability to play up to their competition. Jakub Voracek scored in overtime and the Flyers beat the St. Louis Blues […]
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