Category: David Rittich
Nashville Predators Extend Kevin Lankinen
Nashville PredatorsThe Nashville Predators have found their backup goaltender. Kevin Lankinen has signed a one-year, $2MM contract extension for the 2023-24 season, keeping him from unrestricted free agency this summer. After the disappointing performance of David Rittich as Juuse Saros’ backup last year, the team sig...
Read moreIslanders News: Jets swept; Trotz to succeed Poile in Nashville; NHL trades galore
David RittichEverybody happy | Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders beat the Jets again while fellow wild card chasers keep pace. As we’ve done our schedule watching and sketched out how the Islanders are either doomed or in great (wild card) position over the past tw...
Read moreVarlamov makes 23 saves, Islanders shut out Jets
JetsWINNIPEG -- Semyon Varlamov made 23 saves for his second shutout of the season for the New York Islanders in a 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Sunday.
Read moreKorpisalo makes 36 saves, Blue Jackets defeat Jets
JetsJohnson breaks tie in 3rd period for Columbus, which had lost 5 of 6 by Craig Merz / Independent Correspondent COLUMBUS -- Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 3-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday. Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist for t...
Read moreConnor has hat trick, Jets defeat Canucks for 5th straight win
Vancouver CanucksWINNIPEG -- Kyle Connor had a hat trick to help the Winnipeg Jets to a fifth straight win, 7-4 against the Vancouver Canucks at Canada Life Centre on Sunday. Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and two assists and David Rittich made 34 saves for the Jets (26-13-1). Connor got his second hat trick of the seas...
Read moreOvechkin passes Howe with 802nd NHL goal, Capitals defeat Jets
Washington Capitals'WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL goals list by scoring his 801st and 802nd in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena on Friday.
Read moreCapitals pause game to air Mark Howe’s congratulatory words for Alex Ovechkin passing his father on all-time goals list
CapsWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin further cemented his place in the hockey history books on Friday night as he scored twice against the Winnipeg Jets to fully overtake Gordie Howe for sole possession of the […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin was mic’d up as he tied Gordie Howe and scored his 801st career goal
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL’s all-time goals list in front of home fans at Capital One Arena. The Capitals had Ovechkin mic’d up for the moment. For those of […]
Read moreOvechkin matches Howe for 2nd all-time in goals
Gordie HoweAlex Ovechkin moves into a tie with Gordie Howe for second-most goals in NHL history at 801. star tied Gordie Howe for second in all-time NHL goals with 801 after scoring in the first period against the on Friday night. Ovechkin trails only Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. The...
Read moreOvechkin gets 801st goal for Capitals, ties Howe for 2nd in NHL history
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe for second on the NHL goals list by scoring his 801st for the Washington Capitals against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena on Friday. "Yeah, it's great to be in this company, and obviously it's pretty special," Ovechkin told NBC Sports Washington at...
Read moreRittich helps Jets defeat Blackhawks for fourth straight win
Scott ArnielCHICAGO -- The Winnipeg Jets won their fourth straight game, 3-1 against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Friday.
Read moreJets bring in Bowness after disappointing season
David RittichAfter the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands ahead of the 2022-23 regular season, which starts on Oct. 7. Today, the Winnipeg Jets:
Read moreThe Winnipeg Jets Are Doomed to Repeat History
David RittichPhoto by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images We are once again watching the team elect to run it back...why? Few things in life are certain. What I can tell you, though, is that the Winnipeg Jets failing to make necessary upgrades to the roster might be a lot more certain than...
Read moreFlames re-sign Nikita Zadorov to two-year contract ($3.75 million AAV)
Calgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are bringing back a big piece of their defensive group. Literally. Big-bodied blueliner Nikita Zadorov has signed a two-year deal to stay a Flame, with a cap hit of $3.75 million. (This comes after the expiration of his previous one-year deal with an identical cap hit.) Nikita Zad...
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