game recap

Matthews scores 40th in Maple Leafs victory against Blue Jackets

NHL goals leader reaches milestone for fourth time in six seasons

by Craig Merz / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: TOR 5, CBJ 4

Leafs win 3rd straight on road, Matthews has 2 points

Auston Matthews scored his 40th of the season, Michael Bunting and Mitch Marner notched 2 points each and Petr Mrazek made 31 saves in the win

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COLUMBUS -- Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 40th goal of the season when the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 at Nationwide Arena on Monday.

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game recap

Toffoli, Flames defeat Oilers to extend home point streak to 13

Forward scored twice, has seven goals in 10 games since trade to Calgary

by Aaron Vickers / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: CGY 3, EDM 1

Toffoli scores twice to lift Flames past Oilers

Tyler Toffoli scored twice in the 2nd period, and in the 3rd period, Johnny Gaudreau sealed the Flames' 3-1 victory

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CALGARY -- Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, and the Calgary Flames extended their home point streak to 13 games with a 3-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday.

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game recap

Athanasiou, Kings rally past Bruins in OT

Wins it at 1:53 for Los Angeles after Moore ties it with 26 seconds left

by Patrick Donnelly / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: LAK 3, BOS 2 - F/OT

Athanasiou nets the overtime winner in a 3-2 victory

Andreas Athanasiou was the overtime hero, scoring the game winner, Cal Peterson stopped 30, helping Kings to a 3-2 overtime win over Bruins

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BOSTON -- Andreas Athanasiou scored at 1:53 of overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Monday. 

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game recap

Avalanche score four in third before withstanding late Islanders rally

Makar, MacKinnon each has three points; Varlamov makes 44 saves in loss

by Brian Compton @BComptonNHL / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

Recap: COL 5, NYI 4

MacKinnon, Makar earn 3 points each in a 5-4 victory

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and collected 2 assist, Cale Makar netted 2 and earned an assist, helping the Avalanche earn a 5-4 win

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ELMONT, N.Y. -- The Colorado Avalanche scored four goals in a 4:21 span in the third period before withstanding a late rally from the New York Islanders for a 5-4 win at UBS Arena on Monday.

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game recap

Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres

Makes 29 saves; Barkov and Marchment each has three points for Florida

by Heather Engel / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: FLA 6, BUF 1

Panthers score six unanswered goals to fuel win

Patric Hornqvist scored his 10th goal of the season, and Spencer Knight stopped 28/29 shots in the 6-1 Panthers victory

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BUFFALO -- Spencer Knight made 29 saves in his first start since Feb. 1, and the Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 at KeyBank Center on Monday.

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Gender Equality Month

Browning, sports league executives lead International Women's Day panel

NHL chief management officer reflects on her past, shares what she's learned as female in sports

by Lauren Merola @laurmerola / NHL.com Staff Writer

International Women's Day is one day, but for NHL chief marketing officer Heidi Browning, highlighting the work of her peers and offering a chair for more women at the table is an everyday occurrence.

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NHL Insider

Flames add to home dominance with win against rival Oilers

Shut down McDavid, Draisaitl, extend point streak in Calgary to 13 games

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames' growing dominance at Scotiabank Saddledome was missing one thing before Monday: a victory against their biggest rival.

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NHL Insider

NHL On Tap: Ovechkin needs two goals to tie Jagr for third in NHL history

Robertson, Stars try to stay hot against Predators; Matthews leads Maple Leafs against Kraken

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 11 games on Tuesday.

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news

McCann signs five-year, $25 million contract with Kraken

Forward is Seattle's leading scorer, could have become restricted free agent after season

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jared McCann signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $5 million.

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fantasy

Fantasy hockey top 100 forward rankings

Most valuable options at position in standard leagues for rest of season; podcast

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com ranks the top 100 fantasy hockey forwards in standard leagues for the rest of the 2021-22 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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Press Release

NHL, NHLPA celebrate International Women's Day, Gender Equality Month

Stories of those moving game forward for next generation in spotlight throughout month

by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL

NEW YORK/TORONTO - The NHL and NHLPA are celebrating International Women's Day and Gender Equality Month this March by sharing stories of the women who move the game forward for the next generation.

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NHL Heritage Classic

Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres' Okposo, Mittelstadt

Forwards say playing Maple Leafs in Hamilton will be 'special'

by Tim Campbell @TimNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Kyle Okposo and Casey Mittelstadt each have incredible memories of playing hockey outdoors.

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NHL Insider

Backstrom quietly enjoying journey to 1,000 points for Capitals

Center staying under radar while helping Ovechkin approach third on NHL goals list

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

CALGARY -- Nicklas Backstrom has spent much of his 15 NHL seasons with the Washington Capitals skating on the fringes of a spotlight often focused on Alex Ovechkin.

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Trade Coverage

Waddell not looking to change Hurricanes before NHL Trade Deadline

GM doesn't 'really want to trade anybody off our team' in Q&A with NHL.com

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Carolina Hurricanes (39-12-5) lead the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference with 83 points, they are first in the NHL in goals against per game (2.39), eighth in goals for per game (3.39), third on the power play (25.9 percent) and first on the penalty kill (88.9 percent).

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fantasy

NHL DFS player picks, projections

Daily fantasy strategies, advice for upcoming contests; podcast analysis

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey player picks, projections and strategies for DFS contests in the 2021-22 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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news

NHL unveils new design for Stanley Cup logo

First changes in 13 years will debut in playoffs this season, be featured on microsite

by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Stanley Cup brand is entering its "next era."

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The Buzz

NHL Trade Buzz: Subban could be moved, won't get contract from Devils

Coyotes would listen to offers for Chychrun; Islanders could make changes

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the NHL Trade Buzz. The 2022 NHL Trade Deadline on March 21 (3 p.m. ET) is two weeks away.

Here's a look around the League at the latest deadline doings:

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NHL Insider

Panthers 'comfortable' with goalies ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

Bobrovsky, Knight have helped Florida to second in Atlantic Division

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Florida Panthers are happy with their goalie tandem of Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight and don't expect to make a move at that position before the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline on March 21.

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Color of Hockey

Anthony Stewart part of historic ownership group for women's pro team

Retired forward, former coach Nolan, Hockey Hall of Famer James first Black, Indigenous investors

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

A diverse group led by retired NHL forward Anthony Stewart, former NHL coach Ted Nolan, Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James and Bernice Carnegie, the daughter of hockey legend Herb Carnegie, have purchased Toronto of the Premier Hockey Federation.

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NHL Insider

Rookie Watch: Bunting, Mercer among Canada-born scoring leaders

Maple Leafs forward, Devils center top in points, goals

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2021-22 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch.

This week, a look at the top five scorers among Canada-born rookies:

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Ward's experience as fill-in AHL coach was memorable

Former NHL forward led Henderson, Golden Knights' affiliate, to 'inspirational' victory

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the past 10 years. Douglas joined NHL.com in March 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles former NHL forward Joel Ward coaching his first professional hockey game with Henderson of the American Hockey League.

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NHL Heritage Classic

Heritage Classic venue has personal touch with Maple Leafs GM

Dubas harbors fond memories of attending games at Tim Hortons Field, where Toronto will play Buffalo on March 13

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

HAMILTON -- Kyle Dubas feels right at home whenever he's at Tim Hortons Field.

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NHL Insider

Ovechkin will break all-time NHL goals record, Jagr says

Two ahead of Capitals forward for third all-time, believes Gretzky's record of 894 in jeopardy

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Jaromir Jagr has watched Alex Ovechkin from the Czech Republic this season and concluded this about the Washington Capitals forward's climb up the NHL goals list.

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The Buzz

NHL Buzz: Barrie placed on injured reserve by Oilers

Vrana expected to make season debut for Red Wings on Tuesday; Blueger game-time decision for Penguins

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Throughout the 2021-22 season, NHL.com will have you covered with the latest news.

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Short Shifts

Young Hurricanes fan comforted by Cole picture after losing tooth

Photo of defenseman comes to rescue for parents of five-year-old Lorelai Moose

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Sometimes when you lose a tooth, you have to go to the experts.

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3 Stars of the Week

Robertson leads 3 Stars of the Week

Stars forward, Coyotes forward Schmaltz, Rangers goalie Shesterkin earn honors

by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending March 6.

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Press Release

Alessia Cara headlines entertainment at 2022 Heritage Classic

by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL

NEW YORK / TORONTO - The National Hockey League today announced that GRAMMY and Juno Award-winning artist and Brampton, Ontario native Alessia Cara will headline the entertainment for the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ outdoor game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, March 13, at 4 p.m. ET at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Her first intermission presented by Ticketmaster performance will be televised as part of the NHL Heritage Classic broadcast on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

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news

Jagr moves Czech team's game to raise money for Ukraine refugees

Third-leading goal-scorer in NHL history shifts Kladno season finale to 18,000-seat O2 Arena in Prague

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jaromir Jagr, the third-leading goal-scorer in NHL history, said Kladno, the team he owns in the Czech Extraliga, will move its final regular-season game to O2 Arena in Prague on Tuesday to raise money for refugees from Ukraine who have fled to the Czech Republic.

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news

Johnson of Blackhawks thankful for Eichel's help with disk surgery

Golden Knights forward, who was first NHL player to have procedure, 'was unbelievable in the whole process'

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

CHICAGO -- Tyler Johnson said he feels great after having artificial disk replacement surgery on Dec. 3, and the Chicago Blackhawks forward is appreciative of the help he received from Jack Eichel, who had the surgery in November.

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injury

Hagelin out indefinitely for Capitals with eye injury

Forward struck with stick during practice

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Carl Hagelin will be out indefinitely for the Washington Capitals after having surgery for an eye injury.

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Short Shifts

Coyne Schofield, Olympic teammates perform Blackhawks puck drop

Group leads International Women's Day celebrations at United Center

by Lauren Merola @laurmerola / NHL.com Staff Writer

USA women's hockey drops the puck

TBL@CHI: The US women's olympic team drops the puck

The silver medal winning USA Women's Olympic hockey team was honored by the Blackhawks, dropping the ceremonial puck before tonight's game

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The Chicago Blackhawks brought the bling to their pregame ceremony.

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Discover Exceptional Community Coaches

Discover Exceptional Community Coaches: Pat Conway

Teaching, introducing game to kids at all levels with Flyers Rookie program

by NHL Public Relations

Each week, Discover will feature a different youth coach as part of its Exceptional Community Coaches series. In continued support of local hockey communities, Discover is making a $2,000 donation to each of the Learn to Play programs this season. This week, a look at Philadelphia Flyers representative Pat Conway of the Flyers Rookie program.

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