Today in Hockey History: Jan. 19 Matthew Zator | January 19, 2024 Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career goal was an overwhelming theme of the day. Plus, there were some…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16 Matthew Zator | January 16, 2024 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of…
Henrik Lundqvist Impressed by William Nylander’s Rise to NHL Star The Old Prof | November 22, 2023 When he played, former New York Rangers Hall-of-Fame goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was known as “The King.” Now retired and residing in Sweden, he is widely considered one of the greatest…
Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2023 *This article was updated in March 2023 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…
Rangers’ Stanley Cup Hopes Again Rest Primarily on Shesterkin Tom Castro | September 15, 2023 Shortly after last season ended, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin issued a firm proclamation about 2023-24: “Next season is going to be a different Igor.” (From ‘Igor Shesterkin Vows…
10 NHL Teams with the Best Goaltending Since 2008-09 Justin Giampietro | September 10, 2023 Since the development of goals saved above expected (GSAx) in the 2008-09 season, it has become easier to analyze goaltenders, past and present, based on their individual play rather than…
7 New Names Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame Adam Kierszenblat | June 22, 2023 The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the seven members that will be part of their 2023 induction class. The group includes five players as well as two builders, with…
Wild’s Wallstedt Could be The Next Henrik Lundqvist But Better Caleb Kerney | May 8, 2023 Prospects are the key to an organization’s success. The top-end ones grow and develop into NHLers, while the ones that don’t stay with the American Hockey League (AHL) team and…
Top 10 Swedish-born Goalies in NHL History Ryan Gagne | May 5, 2023 According to statistics from NHL.com, only 37 Swedish-born goalies have played a game in the league, accounting for just four percent of all goalies (866). Additionally, only 16 suited up…
Henrik Lundqvist: By the Numbers for No. 30 THW Archives | March 2, 2023 After 887 games, 459 wins and 64 shutouts, all as a member of the New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist aka “The King” has announced his retirement. He will go down…
All-Time Sweden-Born NHL Lineup Ryan Gagne | February 6, 2023 Sweden is a Scandinavian country with a population of 10.42 million and is continuously one of the top-six programs in international hockey. Historically, there have been 400 Swedish-born skaters to…
Rangers News & Rumors: Othmann, Lundkvist, Vesey & More Scott Blair | September 14, 2022 The New York Rangers rookie camp starts on Sept. 14, and there are some notable names to keep an eye on. There’s a roster spot or two to be had,…