Category: Metropolitan Division
Capitals 2023 Free Agent Targets: Jason Demers
Bakersfield CondorsTo say the Washington Capitals need a defensive upgrade is an understatement. They will have to look for improvements in free agency if they want to have a chance at getting back into the playoffs next season. The Metropolitan Division is stacked, so bringing in like Demers could help the Capitals...
Read moreMitchell Gibson to serve as Capitals backup goaltender against Rangers
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced some surprising news on Sunday morning before their matinee matchup with the New York Rangers. Prospect goaltender Mitchell Gibson has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Caps and will serve […]
Read moreNHL Morning Skate for March 10
Stars* The Stars scored early and often at KeyBank Center in Buffalo en route to the NHL's first 10-goal performance of the season and tying the second-most in a game in franchise history.
Read more5 Penguins That Must Be Dealt By The Trade Deadline
Buffalo SabresCurrently the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and with other Metropolitan Division foes getting better roster-wise, the Pittsburgh Penguins have done nothing to date. With the trade deadline quickly…
Read more4 New Jersey Devils Trade Deadline Thoughts
Rangers’Speculation season is in full swing. The Metropolitan Division has bulked up over the past week with the additions of forwards Vladimir Tarasenko and Bo Horvat. In the Western Conference,…
Read moreNHL On Tap: Hurricanes, Capitals set for Stadium Series preview
SNWelcome 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 nine games Tuesday.
Read more4 Takeaways From Islanders’ 2-1 Win vs Flyers
New York Islanders’There was a lot of optimism for the New York Islanders’ first game back from the All-Star Break. The Islanders in a game where they never trailed, defeating the Metropolitan Division opponent for the second time this season. The Islanders’ power play was awful in the first half of the season, scor...
Read moreLarkin shines for Atlantic Division during All-Star Game
Central DivisionSUNRISE, Fla. -- Dylan Larkin played in the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game as if it were a regular-season game.
Read moreNHL Morning Skate for January 30
Carolina* John Tavares joined Tim Horton on a rare franchise list by recording two points in his 1,000th career NHL game.
Read more3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-1 Loss to Hurricanes
Boston BruinsFor the first time in the 2022-23 season, the are facing adversity. On Jan. 28, they suffered their worst loss of the season against the Florida Panthers in overtime, 4-3. Last season in the regular season, Carolina dominated the Black and Gold, outscoring them 17-2 in their three games. It was o...
Read moreCaps secure two points with sweet shootout success: numbers for the morning after
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a key Metropolitan Division battle on Thursday night. The Caps couldn’t prevent the Pens from grabbing a loser point but did take them down in a […]
Read moreMinor Transactions: 01/21/23
Vegas Golden KnightsAfter last night’s light schedule, today has been and will be full of NHL games. Highlights include a classic Saturday night rivalry matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, a Metropolitan Division showdown between the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes and a 2018 Stan...
Read moreNHL Morning Skate for January 17
David Pastrnak* One night after Brock Boeser scored the second-latest game-tying goal in a win in franchise history, Jack Hughes achieved the exact same feat with the Devils to extend their road winning streak to seven and move within one point of the Metropolitan Division's top-seeded Hurricanes.
Read moreCarolina Hurricanes Activate Frederik Andersen
Carolina HurricanesThe Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes have gotten even stronger. Per a team announcement, goaltender Frederik Andersen has been activated off of injured reserve. The team added star forward Max Pacioretty back from injury a week ago, and will now get two-time Jennings trophy winner b...
Read moreHeat Check: Revisiting 3 Hurricanes’ Hot Takes For 2022-23
Metropolitan DivisionWe’re officially a third of the way through the 2022-23 season, so let’s take a look at my preseason hot takes for the Carolina Hurricanes and how they are panning out. Despite a plethora of injuries and a late November scoring slump, the Hurricanes find themselves atop the Metropolitan Division. A...
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