National Hockey League

NHL COVID-19 vaccine...
Stephen Whyno and Larry Lage, AP

NHL Grapples With Vaccine Inequity Between U.S. And Canada

While the NFL, NBA and MLB are relaxing virus protocols, the NHL is facing a severe outbreak and grappling with vaccine inequity.
3 years ago
Rudy Gobert - Donovan Mitchell - Utah Jazz...
Tim Reynolds, AP

March 11, 2020: The Night Sports, As We Knew Them, Ended

Nobody knew exactly what to say in Oklahoma City around 7:10 p.m. local time on March 11, 2020. That was an issue for Mario Nanni, whose job as the Oklahoma City Thunder public-address announcer is to tell fans exactly what’s happening.
3 years ago
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 22: The Baltimore Ravens take the field before playing against the T...
HOWARD FENDRICH, AP

No Fans? Some? A Mix? Odd Sights, Sounds Of Pandemic Sports

Sports amid the pandemic became a whole different sort of spectacle, especially when it came to spectators.
3 years ago
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) protests a goal tending call in a game against the Dallas Maveric...
EDDIE PELLS, AP

The Long Game: COVID Changed The Way We Play, Watch, Cheer

It’s the predictable rhythm of sports that draws us in.
3 years ago
Vivint Arena...
Jay Cohen, AP

Another Wave Of Fans Returning To Sports Despite COVID-19

More fans are returning to venues across the U.S. as more sports begin to host small crowds amid the pandemic.
3 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights - Colorado Avalanche - Lake Tahoe...
Josh Dubow, AP

Bright Sun, Poor Ice Delay Outdoor NHL Game At Lake Tahoe

The outdoor game between the Golden Knights and Avalanche is being delayed because of poor ice conditions at Lake Tahoe.
3 years ago
Jonathan Marchessault - Vegas Golden Knights...
Josh Dubow, AP

Golden Knights’ 3 PP Goals Spoil Sharks Home Debut, 3-1

The Golden Knights spoiled San Jose’s first home game in nearly a year with a 3-1 victory over the Sharks.
3 years ago
Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks faces off with Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues as li...
Stephen Whyno, AP

NHL Gambles On Getting Through Pandemic Outside A Bubble

When the NHL charter flight back from the Edmonton bubble landed in New Jersey, Gary Bettman’s phone started ringing.
3 years ago
A general view of an NHL logo on the back of a net during warms up prior to a game between the Chic...
Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

NHL Selling Division Sponsorships, Will Other Leagues Follow Suit Among COVID-19 Financial Loss?

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced sports leagues to think differently about many things - including how they make money.
3 years ago
Trevor Lewis LA Kings...
Jay Stevens, KSL Sports

Utah’s Only NHL Player Trevor Lewis Signs With Winnipeg Jets, Despite Non-Player Offer From Kings

When the NHL takes the ice on January 13, a lot of things will be different. One being Utah's Trevor Lewis will be in a Jets jersey.
3 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Canucks...
Stephen Whyno, AP

NHL, Players Finalize Agreement For 56-Game Season In 2021

Hockey is set to return Jan. 13 after the NHL and players completed a deal Sunday to hold a 56-game season.
3 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights - Chicago Blackhawks...
Stephen Whyno, AP

NHL, Players Reach Tentative Deal For 56-Game Season

The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021 beginning Jan. 13.
3 years ago
Utah Grizzlies...
Jay Stevens, KSL Sports

Utah Grizzlies Hockey Is Back With New Talent; But Season Won’t Be Normal

Players have been signed, tickets are being sold, and once again, there are sounds of Utah Grizzlies hockey at the Maverik Center.
3 years ago
Gary Bettman - NHL...
John Wawrow, AP

AP Source: NHL Now Focusing On Mid-January Season Start Date

The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association are now focusing their discussions on opening play in mid-January.
3 years ago
A general view of an NHL logo on the back of a net during warms up prior to a game between the Chic...
STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW, AP

Time Running Short For NHL To Start Next Season Jan. 1

A far cry from the standings at Thanksgiving serving as a barometer of which teams are most likely to make the playoffs, the NHL heads into the U.S. holiday without a firm plan announced for next season.
3 years ago
Taysom Hill - Saints QB...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Here’s What Saints QB Drew Brees’ Injury Means For Taysom Hill

Will we see Taysom Hill get his first career NFL start at quarterback in relief of the injured Drew Brees?
3 years ago
Hours before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at ...
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, Beloved Voice Of Hockey In U.S., Retires

Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster Mike Emrick announced his retirement Monday after almost 50 years behind the microphone.
4 years ago
Avalanche and Knights player battle for puck...
Stephen Whyno, AP

NHL Targeting January 1 To Begin Next Season

Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday night the NHL is targeting a Jan. 1 start for next season.
4 years ago
marc andre fleury...
Jay Stevens, KSL Sports

The Internet’s Fantasy With Marc Andre Fleury & Where He Will Finish His NHL Career

Fleury has handled the entire ordeal with class, and where ever he ends up, I’ll be rooting for him to succeed.
4 years ago
no nhl bubble...
Stephen Whyno, AP

Bubble Won’t Be Back For Full 2020-21 NHL Season

The 64 days spent in the NHL playoff bubble feel like six months to Barclay Goodrow.
4 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights - Dallas Stars...
The Associated Press

Stars On To Stanley Cup Final After 3-2 OT Win Over Vegas Golden Knights

The Stars wrapped up the best-of-seven series with a 3-2 overtime victory against the top-seeded Golden Knights.
4 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights - Dallas Stars...
Stephen Whyno, AP

Khudobin, Stars Beat Golden Knights To Take 3-1 Lead In West Final

The Dallas Stars are a victory away from the Stanley Cup Final after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 Saturday night in Game 4.
4 years ago
Dallas Stars and Golden Knights near goal...
Associated Press

Shutdown Stars: Dallas Beats Vegas In West Final Game 1

John Klingberg scored on the Stars' first shot, Anton Khudobin stopped all 25 the Golden Knights put on net and Dallas beat Vegas 1-0 on Sunday night in a hard-hitting, defensive Game 1 of the Western Conference final.
4 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights - Dallas Stars...
Stephen Whyno, AP

Big Boy Hockey: Heavy Teams Ready To Battle For Stanley Cup

The Cinderellas have left the bubble and the teams left are built for the heavy, tough big boy games that will determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
4 years ago