game recap

Lindholm's late goal helps Flames defeat Jets for 10th straight win

Scores in eighth game in row, breaks tie with 47 seconds left; Calgary ties its longest streak

by Aaron Vickers / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: CGY 3, WPG 1

Lindholm, Flames top Jets, extend win streak to 10

Elias Lindholm notched the game-winner with 47 seconds left, extending his goal streak to eight and helping the Flames to a 10th straight win

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CALGARY -- Elias Lindholm scored the go-ahead goal with 47 seconds left in the third period, and the Calgary Flames won their 10th straight game, 3-1 against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday.

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game recap

Anderson, Canadiens defeat Maple Leafs for third straight win

Forward scores two goals; Muzzin leaves with injury

by Sean Farrell / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Anderson strikes again

TOR@MTL: Anderson grabs his 2nd of the night

Cole Caufield pulls up and picks out Josh Anderson, who whips home his 2nd goal of the game as the Canadiens pour on the pressure, 4-0

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MONTREAL -- Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist for the Montreal Canadiens in their third straight win, 5-2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre on Monday.

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game recap

Pastrnak, Hall help Bruins end Avalanche's road winning streak at seven

Combine to score two goals, four assists; Swayman makes 28 saves

by Patrick Donnelly / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: BOS 5, COL 1

Pastrnak, Bruins push past Avalanche, 5-1

David Pastrnak notched three points while Taylor Hall added three assists to propel the Bruins to a 5-1 win against the Avalanche

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BOSTON -- David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall combined to score six points for the Boston Bruins in a 5-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden on Monday.

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game recap

Pesce's late OT goal gives Hurricanes win against Flyers

Defenseman scores with 18 seconds left; Andersen makes 38 saves for Carolina

by Kurt Dusterberg / NHL Independent Correspondent

Recap: CAR 4, PHI 3 - F/OT

Pesce lifts Hurricanes over Flyers in OT

Brett Pesce netted the game-winning goal and Vincent Trochek recorded 2 points in the Hurricanes win over the Flyers, 4-3 in OT

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Brett Pesce scored with 18 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday.

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NHL Insider

Top storylines before NHL Trade Deadline include Fleury, Giroux decisions

Blackhawks goalie, Flyers forward among those who could be moved

by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer

The 2022 NHL Trade Deadline is 3 p.m. ET on March 21.

The next 29 days will be filled with talk of the deadline, players who could be moved, buyers and sellers and rental players. Rumors will float like pucks flipped high in the air; some to be confirmed, others shot down quickly.

Here are 12 must-follow storylines in the month leading to one of the busiest days on the NHL calendar.

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NHL Stadium Series

Top 10 memorable moments in NHL Stadium Series history

Streaking Gritty, Lundqvist pinstripe sweep, milestones for Ovechkin, Jagr among highlights

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning in Nashville on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET; TNT, SN360, TVAS2) will bring outdoor hockey back to the South and should provide plenty of lasting memories.

With things gearing up in Music City this week, let's take a look at some of the most memorable moments from the previous 11 NHL Stadium Series games.

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NHL Insider

Rookie Watch: Carrier, Bunting among best first-year players 25 or older

Predators defenseman, Maple Leafs forward rank with leaders in points, blocks, time on ice

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 NHL rookies aged 25 or older (NOTE: Any player at least 26 years of age by Sept. 15 of that season is not considered a rookie):

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Hockey Is For Everyone

Dumba of Wild excited to host Hockey Without Limits diversity youth camp

Defenseman sees event as important opportunity to give kids fun, different on-ice experience

by Jessi Pierce / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Matt Dumba of the Minnesota Wild hosted more than 170 youth players at the second annual Matt Dumba Hockey Without Limits camp at the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL on Monday.

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The Buzz

NHL Buzz: Tarasenko expected back for Blues at Flyers

Maple Leafs acquire goalie Hutton in trade; Mantha practices with Capitals in no-contact jersey

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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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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NHL Insider

Black NHL players from Scarborough forge tradition of success, support

Those with roots in section of Toronto 'have each other's backs' while making hockey more inclusive

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

TORONTO -- Kevin Weekes was 5 years old when Mike Marson, a native of Scarborough, Ontario, retired from the NHL in 1980. As a result, he never got to see the second Black player in NHL history take a shift, deliver a check or score a goal.

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Short Shifts

Shesterkin almost scores goalie goal in Rangers win

Nearly adds one point to his padded stat line, including 29 saves in 50th career win

by Lauren Merola @laurmerola / NHL.com Staff Writer

Igor Shesterkin was inches away from a goalie goal.

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Montgomery matriarch of inner-city game in Twin Cities

Co-founder of Minneapolis program hopes to see grandson, now Hurricanes prospect, play in NHL

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the past nine years. Douglas joined NHL.com in March 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of the NHL's celebration of Black History Month, he profiles Debbie Montgomery, a co-founder of the Mariucci Inner City Hockey Starter Association.

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prospect

Power, Beniers among NHL prospects who impressed at 2022 Olympics

Top two picks of 2021 Draft by Sabres, Kraken were standouts for Canada, U.S.

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

The men's ice hockey tournament at the 2022 Beijing Olympics included an interesting blend of former NHL players and NHL prospects.

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3 Stars of the Week

Lindholm leads 3 Stars of the Week

Flames forward, Panthers defenseman Ekblad, Stars goalie Oettinger earn honors

by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Feb. 20.

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NHL Insider

Francis lived by family, faith, devotion to hockey until death at age 95

'The Cat' learned values, lessons that guided him through extraordinary career as Builder

by Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist

It is impossible to rank the stories that Emile Francis had filed in his scrapbooks but mostly between his ears, each one beautifully layered and deliciously rich.

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Trade Coverage

2021-22 NHL Trade Tracker

Official deals since July 12, 2021

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the 2021-22 NHL OFX Trade Tracker, the official list of completed trades since July 12, 2021. This is your one-stop shop for news, analysis and reaction from around the NHL as teams position themselves for the present and beyond.

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NHL Insider

Swayman talks emerging career with Bruins in sit-down with NHL.com

Goalie discusses influence of Rask, closeness with Ullmark

by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer

NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Sitting Down with..." runs each Sunday. We talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. This edition features Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman.

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Short Shifts

Retired Steelers QB Roethlisberger gears up for Penguins practice

Veteran of 18 NFL seasons, Big Ben hangs out with Crosby, Malkin, Letang

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

For one day at least, you could call the Pittsburgh Penguins the Big Pens.

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fantasy

Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups

Thomas, Hyman, Kempe among list of best players to add for Week 18; podcast

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

Each week during the 2021-22 regular season, NHL.com will provide the top 10 players to add off the fantasy hockey waiver wire. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.

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Black History

Black History Month daily digest

Latest news, images from around NHL for February

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

The NHL and NHL Players' Association is celebrating Black History Month in February with 28 days of storytelling and new original content series. NHL.com will be highlighting League, NHLPA and team activations throughout the month with the Black History Month Daily Digest.

Here is the latest Black History Month news from around the League.

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NHL Heritage Classic

Sabres, Maple Leafs reveal jerseys for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic

Will play in outdoor game in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 13

by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs revealed their jerseys for the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Thursday.

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news

Emile Francis dies at 95, built 1960s Rangers into contender

Hockey Hall of Famer led New York to '72 Cup Final; also coached Blues, was Whalers GM

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Emile "The Cat" Francis, the architect of the New York Rangers' revival in the late 1960s and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, died Saturday. He was 95.

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news

Matthews can score 60 goals in a season, Stamkos says: report

Maple Leafs forward should get there 'pretty easily,' says Lightning forward, last to do so

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Auston Matthews will score 60 goals in an NHL season "pretty easily," Steven Stamkos said.

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Discover Exceptional Community Coaches

Discover Exceptional Community Coaches: Dana Seims

Introducing hockey to kids with the Future Islanders 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 New York Islanders representative Dana Seims of the Future Islanders program.

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Trade Coverage

Ritchie traded to Coyotes by Maple Leafs for Dzingel, Lyubushkin

Arizona also receives draft pick for forward in deal for forward, defenseman

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Nick Ritchie was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday for Ryan Dzingel and Ilya Lyubushkin.

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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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Short Shifts

Boeser's dog Milo wins very competitive Canucks dog race

Beats out dogs of four other Vancouver players and roommate, Coolie, to take title

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

It was no walk in the park, but Milo Boeser is your 2022 Vancouver Canucks dog race champion.

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Short Shifts

After milestone 500th goal, Crosby makes young fan's week at practice

Penguins captain spots 4-year-old in stands, hands out souvenir

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

Sidney Crosby and Sidney Scheetz have more in common than just a first name.

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Player Safety

Marchand six-game suspension upheld upon appeal by Commissioner Bettman

Bruins forward banned for roughing, high-sticking Penguins goalie Jarry

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Brad Marchand had his six-game suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety upheld by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Friday.

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