Share this: NHL free agency opens at noon ET on Saturday, and a pair of Stanley Cup-winning veterans should be among the most sought after forwards. Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino and Washington Capitals winger Justin Williams reportedly are drawing interest from multiple teams as July 1 approaches. Both players have won multiple championships in their careers. For more on Bonino and Williams, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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Predators Fan Who Threw Catfish On Penguins’ Ice Is Free, As Charges Are Dropped
Share this: Jacob Waddell is free to return to Tennessee as a legend among Nashville Predators fans. Allegheny County, Pa., prosecutors announced Wednesday they’ll drop charges against Wadell, the Predators fan who threw a catfish on the ice at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ home, PPG Paints Arena, during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, according to The Associated Press. Wadell was ejected from the venue Monday and subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, possessing instruments of crime and disrupting meetings or processions. But Allegheny County district attorney Stephen Zappala said Wednesday on Facebook that Wadell’s act of Predators fandom “do not rise to the level of criminal charges,” and the charges “will be withdrawn in a timely manner.” Wadell, 36, went to great lengths to sneak a catfish
Senators Fans Celebrate In Most Canadian Way After Ottawa Eliminates Rangers
Stereotypes generally are bad, but there are worse things than being known for being nice and polite all the time. The Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 4-2 in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference finals. After the win, Sens fans in Ottawa reached peak Canada by celebrating in the street, but only when traffic allowed it. The Senators will find out who they get to face in the Eastern Conference finals after the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals meet Thursday night for Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. And if Washington wins, we mig... NESN.com
2018 NHL Winter Classic Pits Rangers Vs. Sabres At Citi Field On Jan. 1
Share this: The NHL will feature an Empire State rivalry in the 2018 Winter Classic. The New York Rangers will play the Buffalo Sabres on New Year’s Day at Citi Field — the home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets. The league made the announcement Tuesday night. It’s the 10th anniversary of the Winter Classic. The first one was held at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo in 2008, where the Sabres lost in a shootout to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2018 game will be the sixth hosted by an MLB stadium. The Rangers also have made one Winter Classic appearance. They beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Citizens Bank Park in 2012. Thumbnail photo via Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Tuukka Rask Denies Penguins’ Justin Schultz Of Go-Ahead Goal
Share this: The Boston Bruins won their second-consecutive game on Thursday night with an impressive 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a back-and-forth affair all night, and the Penguins had the chance to break a 2-2 tie when defenseman Justin Schultz found himself in front of an open net. However, Tuukka Rask smothered the shot attempt, keeping the score tied and denying Pittsburgh any momentum. To see the DCU Save of the Game, check out the video above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Bruins Prepare For Defending Champion Penguins After Huge Win Over Red Wings
The Boston Bruins were back at practice Wednesday after a much-needed 4-3 win in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The schedule doesn’t get any easier, though. The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visit TD Garden on Thursday night. They beat the Bruins 5-1 last weekend. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank, for a report from B’s practice. ... NESN.com
Penguins’ Phil Kessel, Blackhawks’ Artemi Panarin Among NHL All-Star Game Snubs
Share this: On Tuesday, the NHL revealed the rosters for the upcoming All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The game will feature the league’s best players from the Eastern and Western conferences who have shined in the first half of the season. However, some players deserving of the honor did not make the cut. Pittsburgh Penguins winger Phil Kessel has had a great first half and has been a major part of the team’s success, as has Artemi Panarin for the Chicago Blackhawks. To hear Billy Jaffe’s breakdown of several NHL All-Star snubs, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link