The Seattle Kraken failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their inaugural season. Seattle (21-40-6) was eliminated from contention when it lost 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Here is a look at what happened in the 2021-22 season for the Kraken and why things could be better next season: The Skinny … Read more
BOSTON – Eric Haula‘s first season in Black & Gold could have gone sideways. When the forward was scratched for a Sunday night tilt against the Canucks on November 28, he had just one goal and two assists through 17 games. As a veteran of nine NHL seasons, a night in the press box could … Read more
BOSTON – David Pastrnak will generate most of the Friday morning headlines. The winger potted his 12th career hat trick, including the winning tally with 4:10 remaining, to pace the Bruins to a massive 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night at TD Garden, a triumph that moved Boston past the Bolts … Read more
BOSTON – Despite optimism that Patrice Bergeron would return to the lineup for the Bruins’ showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston’s captain received “bad news” on Thursday morning and will miss his fourth consecutive game with an elbow infection. Bergeron, who returned to practice in full on Wednesday, did not receive clearance from doctors … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel knew his debut with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday wasn’t going to be perfect. Not after going more than 11 months without playing a game. So, though the Golden Knights lost 2-0 to the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena, the center said he viewed it as an important first … Read more