Blue Jackets need to adopt a more defensive mentality – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the midst of a four-game losing streak Saturday night game against the Vegas Golden Knights. They also allow the most shots in the NHL per game. They are last in the East Conference in both third period and overall goal difference. The Blue Jackets have allowed 19 goals in […]

Just Find a Way to Win: Washington Capitals vs. Game Day Winnipeg Jets

Just Find a Way to Win: Washington Capitals vs. Game Day Winnipeg Jets Maybe Saturday night hockey will give the Jets a much-needed win as the Jets battle the visiting Washington Capitals. The Jets lost 6-3 to the Bruins in Winnipeg on Thursday, as an early goal from Morgan Barron was quickly matched with three […]

3 Lessons From Devils’ Sustaining 4-1 Win Over Ducks – The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

The very exhausted New Jersey Devils entered Saturday’s matinee game against the Anaheim Ducks with the odds were stacked against them due to a plethora of injuries/absences. In a spirited effort, they surprised and strangled the Ducks by a score of 4-1. Related: 4 different scorers earn Devils 4-1 win over Ducks Back in the […]

Marlies’ Michael Pezzetta was suspended for three games for illegal head checks

Toronto Marlies forward Michael Pezzetta has been suspended for three games for an illegal tap on an opponent’s head, the American Hockey League announced Saturday. Pezzetta skated across the ice and connected with a shot to the head of Laval Rocket defenseman Marc Del Gaizo. Del Gaizo took a minute to get up from the […]

Game Day: Terriers visit Matthews for the last time; A look on fire for U18s

#20 Terriers take on #11 Northeastern as college hockey says goodbye to Matthews Arena, formerly Boston Arena, home of BU Hockey from 1918 to 1971. Tonight’s game will be the 543rd game for the Terriers at the “old Barn”, where their overall record stands at 346-177-19. The match, the 257th meeting between the longtime rivals, […]

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Wild, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Jets and more

Calgary flames: The Flames have activated defenseman Zayne Parekh from the IR and loaned him to Canada’s U20 World Junior team. NHL: Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard will not be in the lineup tonight after suffering an injury during a faceoff last night with one second left. Coach Jeff Blashill said they will have an […]

Warriors find a way to close out Yale in the third period

Nick Pierre celebrates his goal in the second period (Owen McMahon/TMR) NORTH ANDOVER – Merrimack snapped a four-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-1 win over Yale at Lawler Arena, marking its first win over Yale since 1998. Nolan Flamand scored twice for the Warriors, while Mark Hillier And Nick Pierre goals added. Max […]