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Field Level Media Feb 20, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Islanders placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers on Thursday. The Islanders have one open roster spot coming out of the break but might need two as they anticipate the return of defensemen Scott Mayfield (lower body) and Ryan Pulock (upper

BOSTON — What makes Team USA a team — and not just a collection of All-Stars — is having Jaccob Slavin on the roster. That’s not conjecture. That’s what Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said when asked what the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman means to the men’s national team at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Practically everything

Associated Press Feb 19, 2025, 11:36 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, whose imaginative goal calls made his raspy voice immediately recognizable to Penguins fans for decades, has died. He was 76. The team confirmed Lange’s death Wednesday. No cause was given. “Mike was a wordsmith — a magician behind the

Associated Press Feb 19, 2025, 05:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The owners of the NBA’s Bulls and NHL’s Blackhawks received the go-ahead to transform the area surrounding the United Center on Wednesday after the Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan to replace the parking lots with green space, mixed-income housing,

Rachel DoerrieFeb 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions For a

ESPN News Services Feb 18, 2025, 07:14 PM ET Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a team spokesperson said Tuesday. Demko will not join the Canucks on their five-game road trip coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The team will reevaluate him after returning from the trip,

Associated Press Feb 18, 2025, 03:27 PM ET BOSTON — The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night. Bill Guerin, who played 18 years in the

Greg WyshynskiFeb 18, 2025, 09:12 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, their celebration was one for the ages. Editor’s Picks 2 Related It was a party that raged everywhere: the National Mall, a Washington Nationals game, “The Tonight

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Feb 17, 2025, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 4 Nations Face-Off final is set. A 5-3 win

Kristen ShiltonFeb 17, 2025, 04:30 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions With a berth in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on the line, Canada started off hot with two quick goals from Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon en route to a 5-3 win over Finland.

Ryan S. ClarkFeb 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Take a look at the list of goalies that have won the Vezina Trophy three or more times. It’s a who’s who of the greatest of all time: Hall of Famers Martin Brodeur, Ken

Greg WyshynskiFeb 16, 2025, 07:40 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Canada coach Jon Cooper hated the result but had to admit that Team USA’s thrilling, brutal 3-1 win in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night was a transcendent moment for hockey. “The game

Greg WyshynskiFeb 16, 2025, 05:27 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — The hockey world is still buzzing about Saturday night’s fight-filled Team USA vs. Canada game and the possibility of a rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. Finland would like nothing more than to

ESPN News Services Feb 15, 2025, 11:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the United States defeated Canada 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, wrapping up a spot in the championship game by winning a contest that started with three fights in

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Feb 15, 2025, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A 4 Nations Face-Off game that began with three fights in nine

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Feb 15, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After a 6-1 loss to the United States on Thursday, Finland roared

Open Extended Reactions The first two games of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off included one that was close until the end — Canada’s 4-3 OT win over Sweden — and one that was close through 37 minutes — the United States’ 6-1 rout of Finland. A super Saturday doubleheader is on the way, including the

Kristen ShiltonFeb 14, 2025, 05:22 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — The storied USA-Canada hockey rivalry will be reintroduced — and reignited — when the two countries take center stage at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night. It can’t be defined as an