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Alixandrea Gearey

Alixandrea Gearey

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Apr 13, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) receives a hug from Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after the game at Amerant Bank Arena
Apr 14 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Florida Panthers deliver unforgettable sendoff for Jonathan Quick in final game
Jan 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) shoots against New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
Apr 13 | By Alixandrea Gearey

An iconic chapter in NHL history is officially over for 3x Stanley Cup Champion: Retirement for Jonathan Quick
Mar 7, 2025; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Michael Hage (19) skates with the puck against Penn State during a Big Ten Tournament quarter final game at Yost Arena.
Apr 12 | By Alixandrea Gearey

New details emerge on Michael Hage's true stance toward the Montreal Canadiens
Apr 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar in the third period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena
Apr 12 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Jared Bednar suffers facial fractures, will miss Avalanche road trip
Apr 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena
Apr 7 | By Alixandrea Gearey

No one asked Sidney Crosby to do this—but fans noticed immediately
Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer on the bench during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center.
Apr 5 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Islanders bet big on Peter DeBoer with surprising 5-year commitment
Mar 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Columbus Blue Jackets logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre
Apr 4 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Isac Lundestrom misses Blue Jackets skate, forcing new lineup questions in Columbus
Jan 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Mar 31 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Keith Pelley just sent a strong message about Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto
Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena
Mar 31 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Brad Treliving is gone as Maple Leafs hand interim control to Brandon Pridham and Ryan Hardy
Jun 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs new general manager Brad Treliving is introduced at a press conference at Scotiabank Arena
Mar 31 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Tom Fitzgerald and Patrik Allvin are staring at the same fate as Brad Treliving
Mar 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during a face-off in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena
Mar 29 | By Alixandrea Gearey

2029 Hockey Hall of Fame class starts with Alex Ovechkin
Jan 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center
Mar 28 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Radko Gudas out again after Ducks captain is seen in walking boot
Jan 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) warms up before a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena
Mar 28 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Elliotte Friedman’s Carter Hart update puts new pressure on Vegas crease decision
Mar 2, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) and Philadelphia Flyers forward Christian Dvorak (22) battle for position after a face off during the second period at Scotiabank Arena
Mar 27 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Auston Matthews is at the center of a trade proposal Maple Leafs fans never expected
Major update on Dahlins fiancée after life-threatening battle.
Mar 25 | By Alixandrea Gearey

After months of fear, Carolina Matovac is back in Buffalo with Rasmus Dahlin
Oct 11, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose
Mar 24 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Radko Gudas returns for the Ducks, but the drama starts before puck drop
Mar 21, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg (29) during the third period at Rogers Place.
Mar 23 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Connor McDavid leaves and the Oilers are left searching for answers
Dec 20, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Grand Casino Arena
Mar 22 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Connor McDavid's postgame shot puts Oilers coach under pressure
Feb 27, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center
Mar 21 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Jonathan Toews' return suddenly feels like the beginning of the end
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Mar 21 | By Alixandrea Gearey

One Jets goal just exposed the NHL's goalie interference problem again
Jan 19, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Scotiabank Arena
Mar 21 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Auston Matthews rumor sparks Wild trade pressure in Toronto
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