San Jose lost its first nine games, eight of them without Celebrini, and has gone 9-6-3 since that rough start. Celebrini has caught fire with four goals and three assists in his last four games. … [Read more...] about Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
Wild acquire David Jiricek in swap of defensemen, draft picks
Jiricek, who turned 21 on Thursday, was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft. He has one goal and 10 assists in 53 career NHL games — all with Columbus. … [Read more...] about Wild acquire David Jiricek in swap of defensemen, draft picks
Jim Montgomery is thrilled to be back with the St. Louis Blues as their coach
An assistant with the Blues from 2020-22, Jim Montgomery is overjoyed to be back with St. Louis. … [Read more...] about Jim Montgomery is thrilled to be back with the St. Louis Blues as their coach
Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in concussion protocol after on-ice collision
Pyotr Kochetkov was knocked from the game against Columbus after a collision with teammate Sean Walker. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in concussion protocol after on-ice collision
Jordan Binnington shuts out Devils and sets a Blues franchise record with his 152nd victory
Binnington's franchise-record win came in the 298th game of his NHL career. … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington shuts out Devils and sets a Blues franchise record with his 152nd victory