Ovechkin Passes Esposito on NHL All-Time Goal List John Kreiser | March 17, 2021 Alex Ovechkin moved past Phil Esposito into sixth place on the all-time NHL goal-scoring list when he scored the 718th of his career, a second-period power-play goal for the Washington…
THW Power Rankings: Lightning Back on Top John Kreiser | March 11, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…
THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Edge Lightning for Top Spot John Kreiser | March 4, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…
THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Take First Place John Kreiser | February 25, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped from fourth place to first in this week’s Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings as voted by members of The Hockey Writers. The Maple…
Sidney Crosby Has More Than Lived Up to Expectations John Kreiser | February 19, 2021 He’s no longer “Sid the Kid.” Sidney Crosby is all grown up, a 33-year-old who will join those who’ve played in 1,000 NHL regular-season games on Saturday when the Pittsburgh…
Test Your Sidney Crosby Knowledge With Our Quiz John Kreiser | February 19, 2021 Sidney Crosby is scheduled to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game on Saturday, when he and the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders. The nickname “Sid the Kid” hardly…
THW Power Rankings: Bruins Claim Top Spot John Kreiser | February 18, 2021 The Boston Bruins moved up one spot to claim first place in this week’s Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings as voted by members of The Hockey Writers. The…
Baker’s Dozen: Lightning No. 1 in First Weekly THW Rankings John Kreiser | February 11, 2021 The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning are the runaway choice for the No. 1 spot in the first edition of the Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings…
Ralph Backstrom Dies; Was 6-Time Cup Winner with Canadiens John Kreiser | February 8, 2021 Ralph Backstrom, who died Sunday at his home in Windsor, Colorado, at age 83, played a key role in three dynasties for the Montreal Canadiens. The six-time Stanley Cup winner…
McDavid, Draisaitl Among NHL’s Best in January John Kreiser | February 1, 2021 The NHL has made it through January after a delayed start to the 2020-21 season. Here’s a look at some of the numerical highlights of the first month of a…
Gretzky Still ‘The Great One’ at 60 John Kreiser | January 26, 2021 Wayne Gretzky turns 60 on Tuesday. For those of us who remember seeing him as a teenager, that’s a tough reality to deal with. These days, Gretzky is better known…
Test Your Wayne Gretzky Knowledge With Our Quiz John Kreiser | January 26, 2021 Wayne Gretzky turns 60 on Jan. 26. Though he has been retired for nearly 22 years, most of his dozens of NHL scoring records have not been matched or broken.…