Tag: NHL

Kings Defeat Blues, Set Point-Streak Record

Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and an assist and the Los Angeles Kings set a franchise record for the longest point streak with a 7–6 win against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Sunday night, March 26. The Kings improved to 10–0–2 in their past 12 games to surpass their previous longest point streak first…


Blues Finish Off Season Sweep of Ducks

Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen each had two goals and an assist as the St. Louis Blues defeated the host Anaheim Ducks 6–3 Saturday, March 25, to complete a three-game season series sweep. Jakub Vrana and Sammy Blais each had a goal and an assist for the Blues (33–33–6, 72 points), who are 6–2–1 in…


Kings Tie Franchise Mark With Point in 11th Straight Game

LOS ANGELES—Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings matched their longest point streak in franchise history with a 4–1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon, March 25. Drew Doughty had a goal and an assist and Alex Iafallo netted a power-play goal for Los Angeles, which has earned points in…


Unwelcome Spotlight Falls on NHL Team Pride Night Events

Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season. A handful of players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys, most recently Florida’s Eric and Marc Staal on Thursday night. On…


Capitol Report: Bipartisan Group Visits DC Jail Holding J6 Prisoners; House Passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’

Another visit to the D.C. jail where people await trial for the Jan. 6th Capitol breach took place, more than two years after the event, raising questions about due process. This time, Democrats jumped on board to visit the jail. Washington, D.C., is putting schools under scrutiny. The Republican-led House passed a bill to make it…


Blackhawks Will Not Wear Pride-Themed Jerseys

CHICAGO—The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday’s Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. The decision was made by the NHL organization following discussions with security officials within and outside the franchise,…


Kempe Leads Kings Into 1st Place With 8–2 Win Over Flames

LOS ANGELES—Drew Doughty and Viktor Arvidsson scored in Los Angeles’ four-goal first period, Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, and the Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8–2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Carl Grundstrom had two goals and Gabriel Vilardi and Mikey Anderson…


NHL Goalie Gets Support, Criticism For Refusing to Wear Pride Jersey

San Jose Sharks goalkeeper James Reimer has received both support and criticism for refusing to wear a pride jersey in warmups. National Hockey League (NHL) stalwart Reimer said his Christian faith was the reason for his refusal to wear the jersey just before the Sharks’ home loss to the New York Islanders on March 18….


Pettersson, Hughes Shine in Canucks’ 2–1 Win Over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, Quinn Hughes had two assists to give him 60 for the season, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2–1 on Sunday night, March 19. J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and Collin Delia…


Demko, Canucks Finish Strong to Hand Kings 3–2 Shootout Loss

LOS ANGELES—Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal, Thatcher Demko made 38 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 in a shootout Saturday night. Brock Boeser also scored in regulation for the Canucks, who have won six of seven. J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes each had two assists, and Demko saved a…