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Alixandrea Gearey

Alixandrea Gearey

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Apr 7, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) is seen in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Canadian Tire Centre
Apr 24 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Player safety under fire as Ottawa Senators confirm worst-case development: They are without Sanderson now
Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) is escorted to the penalty box by linesman Jonny Murray (95) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Apr 24 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Wayne Gretzky calls out controversial penalty in the Stanley Cup playoffs: He defends Sidney Crosby
Apr 9, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Wild at American Airlines Center
Apr 21 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Fans are hammering Quinn Hughes over this viral clip and John Hynes can’t ignore it
Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper enjoys a light moment on the bench during a time out against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena
Apr 19 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Jon Cooper gets the news no coach wants before Lightning Game 1 vs Canadiens
Dec 13, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Former NHL player and current analyst P.K. Subban interacts with fans before a game between the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks at Prudential Center
Apr 18 | By Alixandrea Gearey

P.K. Subban sparks controversy with Canadiens Cup prediction
Mar 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) reacts to being named a star of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena.
Apr 18 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Stuart Skinner under scrutiny before Penguins playoff game one after crucial decision by Dan Muse
May 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Fans congregate in the Red Zone at the Canadian Tire centre ahead of game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators
Apr 18 | By Alixandrea Gearey

After going viral for the wrong reasons, Kyle Ivan returns with a new Sens playoff song
Mar 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Fans celebrate a goal scored by Edmonton Oilers center Matt Savoie (22) against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena
Apr 18 | By Alixandrea Gearey

NHL playoff schedule sparks backlash across Canadian markets
Mar 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) looks on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena
Apr 18 | By Alixandrea Gearey

Connor Hellebuyck’s comments raise real questions about his future in Winnipeg
Aug 13, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; General view of NHL logo in the stands during the warmup period between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames in game two of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.
Apr 17 | By Alixandrea Gearey

NHL sparks backlash after changing Sunday playoff opener schedule
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
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