“I thought without him tonight, it’s going to be a different story,” Flames coach Bill Peters said. “That was a real big two points, and it’s on his back.” Rittich, whose previous high was 41 saves (Jan. 12, 2018, against …

The Tampa Bay Lightning set a modern NHL record with 33 shots in the second period as they cruised to a 6-3 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Brayden Point had one goal and two assists to lead …

“I would say it’s a dream come true, but it’s far beyond any dream that I ever had,” Kariya said. Kariya, who was the first draft pick of the Mighty Ducks when they selected him No. 4 in the 1993 …

Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman each had a goal and an assist for the Lightning (5-1-1), whose 55 shots on goal were the most in their history; they had 52 against …

The Flames have lost six in a row at the Garden (0-5-1). They haven’t won at MSG since Dec. 7, 2008. Calgary is coming off a 5-3 loss against the Nashville Predators on Friday. The Flames have scored three or …

Bishop made his NHL debut Saturday against the Avalanche, finishing with zero points, two hits and just 7:10 in ice time. Bishop is currently holding the fort as the Canes’ fourth-line center while fellow rookie Martin Necas undergoes a stint …

Most people would move out of the way if a piece of lumber was flying towards them. NHL referee François St-Laurent isn’t most people, though. When most see a dangerous situation, he sees an opportunity for greatness. During Saturday’s clash between …

Reading Assignments Let’s start this off by pouring some salt in to the wounds of yesterday: But hey, this should make you smile: Is Nathan MacKinnon elite? NBC Sports dives in to the debate. [NBC Sports] Blackhawks fans pulled off …

P.K. Subban, Viktor Arvidsson and Roman Josi scored for the Predators (7-1-0), who have won 13 straight games against the Oilers. It was the fifth shutout of Saros’ NHL career.   [WATCH: All Predators vs. Oilers highlights]   “We knew …