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Sources: NHL targeting Oct. 12 start for '21-22
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 18:48
The NHL is planning to open the 2021-22 season on Oct. 12, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.That's roughly a week later than a typical 82-game regular season would start, an understandable delay given that the Stanley Cup playoffs are expected to roll through mid-July. Sources said that training camps for NHL teams would open on Sept. 22.The league informed its…
Penguins' Kapanen (foot) practices, nears return
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 15:23
PITTSBURGH -- Kasperi Kapanen's left foot is on the mend. The Pittsburgh forward practiced with his teammates without restrictions Wednesday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve last month.Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said there is still no timetable for Kapanen's return, pointing to a lack of practice time due to the team's compressed schedule. The Penguins host…
Habs G Price in concussion protocol, out a week
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 15:16
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be out at least a week because of concussion protocols.Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme updated his star goaltender's status Tuesday.Price was injured in the first period of Montreal's 4-1 loss to Edmonton on Monday following a bump by Oilers forward Alex Chiasson. Jake Allen came on to start the second period and…
Ontario Hockey League elects to cancel season
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 17:03
The Ontario Hockey League has canceled its season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The decision Tuesday means the OHL will be the only one of Canada's three major junior hockey leagues not to hold a 2020-21 season.The league says it reached an agreement on a return-to-play plan with the Ontario government earlier this month, but a recently extended stay-at-home order and…
NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Blackhawks face critical matchup against the Predators
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 05:36
There was a time earlier in the 2021 NHL season when it looked like the Chicago Blackhawks had arrived back on the scene as a legitimate playoff contender. The young wave had injected energy, guided by veterans of the dynastic era like Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith.Chicago has drifted back a bit since then. While the Blackhawks' playoff hopes remain…
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