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National Hockey League
fromRMNB
16 hours ago

Spencer Carbery has come to really appreciate Brandon Duhaime both as a player and person: 'He's got such an energy, enthusiasm, positivity about him'

Brandon Duhaime became a key, energetic checking-line winger for the Washington Capitals, excelling on the penalty kill and improving his play with the puck.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 day ago

The Maple Leafs' offseason plan forward isn't playing out on the ice - Leafs Notebook

Nick Robertson must develop additional skills beyond goal-scoring to earn a steady NHL role, while Brandon Carlo shows limited puck-confidence despite solid offensive-zone faceoffs.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 day ago

Borya Valis scores twice including game winner in Toronto Marlies' OT win over Belleville

An inability to make it count on the scoreboard almost came back to haunt them in the third period. It's an early, promising sign that this much-changed Marlies team hung tough and found a way to grind out the extra point. "I thought we were outstanding. We were moving pucks quick[ly] and keeping them [Belleville] on their heels. That was a definite positive for our group." - John Gruden on the Marlies ' play through 40 minutes
Toronto
#boston-bruins
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 week ago

Capitals find their shooting sticks in dominant win over Islanders: numbers for the morning after

Washington Capitals dominated five-on-five play and won 4-2 against the Islanders, despite penalty-kill struggles.
#new-york-islanders
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Matthew Schaefer gets first NHL point, but Islanders fall to Penguins

We got a little taste of it during training camp and all the hype videos we saw. But he's so composed with the puck and he knows when to jump, when not to jump. His hockey IQ is amazing. He played great tonight for us.
National Hockey League
National Hockey League
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 week ago

Vlad Gavrikov signals change for Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs

Vlad Gavrikov is a defensive cornerstone for the Rangers, bringing proven shot-suppression, heavy penalty-kill impact, and NHL experience to stabilize their rebuilt defense.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton's injury on Easton Cowan: "I don't think it changes Easton's game that much... Easton can play different roles at different times"

Scott Laughton's injury creates a significant lineup hole; David Kampf provides reliable, penalty-killing depth while Easton Cowan and Matthew Knies adapt to increased roles.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: "Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play"

Maple Leafs showed strong first-period energy but were hampered by penalties, slow third-period puck play, turnovers, and needing quicker, stronger execution.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 weeks ago

NY Islanders center Calum Ritchie talks two-way development, rooming with Schaefer

Calum Ritchie has improved defensively, earned preseason minutes and penalty-kill duty with veterans, and increased his versatility and chances to stick with the New York Islanders.
#toronto-maple-leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
3 weeks ago
National Hockey League

3 takeaways from Maple Leafs failed comeback bid against Canadiens

Maple Leafs lost 4-2 at home to the Canadiens after defensive breakdowns and poor penalty kill allowed multiple power-play goals despite late comeback push.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Series Breakdown: The keys to special teams success for the Maple Leafs vs. the Senators

The Leafs must improve their special teams to succeed in the playoffs.
fromNewsday
4 weeks ago

Rangers win preseason opener over Devils

So when the Rangers found themselves on the wrong end of a five-on-three power play in the closing minutes of their preseason opener Sunday afternoon against the Devils at the Prudential Center, it actually wasn't the worst thing for goalie Dylan Garand. "The PK stuff was actually pretty nice to get some reps in there," Garand said after the Rangers' 5-3 victory.
National Hockey League
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Minnesota Wild sign former Washington Capitals forward Brett Leason to professional tryout

Brett Leason signed a professional tryout with the Minnesota Wild, adding size and penalty-kill depth after three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks.
National Hockey League
fromThe Hockey Writers
2 months ago

Kings' Power Play Poised for Improvement in 2025-26 - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

Special teams shaped the Kings' season: an 81.4% penalty kill contrasted with a struggling power play that improved after acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
3 months ago

Rangers special teams will change this season - Blue Seat Blogs

The Rangers special teams construction and deployment will undergo an overhaul, including the need for a new net-front man on the power play.
New York Rangers
#nhl
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
4 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Derek Lalonde joins Maple Leafs' bench as an assistant coach

Lalonde's hiring is strategic for enhancing the Leafs' penalty kill unit, drawing on his success with the Lightning.
fromJapers' Rink
5 months ago
Washington Capitals

Penalty Killing Me... and Not Softly

The Caps' penalty kill is struggling in the playoffs compared to their regular season performance.
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