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Hawks' Martinez, Smith eye Winter Classic return
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Monday, 30 December 2024 06:45
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith could return in time for the NHL Winter Classic.Martinez and Smith participated in the team's optional morning skate ahead of Sunday night's 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Martinez was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 13 because of a neck injury, and Smith went on IR on…
Can the Blackhawks, Bedard remain patient during this rebuild?
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Monday, 30 December 2024 05:35
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIN THE SECOND month of his second NHL season, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump hit hard. After matching his massive pre-draft hype by winning the Calder Trophy last spring as the NHL's top rookie with 22 goals and 61 points in 68 games, Bedard's production flatlined in November."I could name 100 things [I could do better]," Bedard said as…
Source: Stars to be fined for holiday-break skate
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Sunday, 29 December 2024 15:20
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe NHL will fine the Dallas Stars for violating CBA rules by holding an optional practice during the league's holiday break, a league source told ESPN on Sunday.The rules that the NHL and NHLPA agreed upon stipulate that all teams must be dark between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. However, Stars coach Peter DeBoer revealed Friday, ahead of…
Team USA falls in OT, 1st loss at world juniors
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Sunday, 29 December 2024 18:29
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOTTAWA, Ontario -- Tuomas Uronen scored at 1:46 of overtime to give Finland a 4-3 victory over the United States on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship.Uronen, who plays for the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League, came down the right side on a rush and beat goaltender Trey Augustine high to the glove side.Augustine, a…
Crosby breaks Lemieux's Penguins assist mark
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Sunday, 29 December 2024 18:54
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting's power-play goal and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.Crosby has 1,034 assists -- 12th in NHL history. Only three players -- Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman -- have more assists with a single team. The…
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