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Game recognizes game. When speaking to the media after practice on Wednesday, Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk was asked about his thoughts on the United States’ women’s team’s dominating win over Canada on Tuesday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 25

Bouchard’s big night, Team Canada should feel bad, and the Oilers’ gutsy win

It was gut-check time for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Despite opening their eight-game homestand with a dominant 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues last Sunday, they posted two absolute stinkers against the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins — the latter of which had me “turn off” the game.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Bruins’ David Pastrnak ties Bobby Orr on all-time list in win vs. Golden Knights

The Boston Bruins (29-20-2) lit up the scoreboard with three goals in just 54 seconds, then battled through a fierce Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-12) rally to hold on to a 4-3 win on Thursday at TD Garden.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Professor Press Box / January 21

Between the Pipes: The Stitched Legacy of Gerry Cheevers

In the bruised and battered era of the 1970s "Big Bad Bruins", the crease at Boston Garden was patrolled by a man as colorful as his teammates were tough.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

2025-26 Norris Trophy Finalists: Mid-Season Awards

Welcome to another edition of our series of mid-season awards here at Last Word On Hockey. Previously we went over our finalists for the Vezina Trophy, and over then next few days we will continue with the Norris and the Hart Trophies as well.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 5

Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments

If you like hockey and like the Calgary Flames, you know how Zayne Parekh is performing at the annual World Junior Championships. It’s not a hot take to say he’s been Team Canada’s best player, perhaps even the tournament’s best player.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Is Cale Makar the New Bobby Orr? The Evidence Says Yes

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is playing at a level that no modern defenseman can compete with. The 26-year-old blue liner is simply in a class of his own.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 14

Bobby Orr Blasts Ron MacLean Over Don Cherry Exit: Shame on You'

There's been plenty of drama surrounding Coaches Corner in recent times, and now, the iconic Bobby Orr has blasted Ron MacLean for his treatment of Don Cherry.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Top Boston Bruins Defining Moments in Franchise History

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

What Would It Take for Cale Makar to Surpass Bobby Orr?

Cale Makar has been making history virtually from the moment he entered the league. What began as a promising career has since blossomed into one that has fans, experts, and pundits wondering just how high he can go.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / June 14

Paul Coffey is Doing Wonders for Oilers' Defence

Since being drafted sixth overall in 1980 by the Edmonton Oilers, Paul Coffey has made an imprint on the team's blue line, both on the ice and now behind the bench. During his playing days, Coffey was Bobby Orr reincarnated.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 11

Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy

Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Avalanche’s Cale Makar Wins 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, capturing 176 of the 191 available first-place votes.

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Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito with historic feat

The Boston Bruins (32-38-9) took a bulldozer to an already shaky season, deciding to enter rebuild mode for the first time in ages. They fired head coach Jim Montgomery in November and dealt away franchise great Brad Marchand and fixtures Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and Trent Frederic ahead of the trade deadline.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Wayne Gretzky left with ‘broken heart’ over criticism from fans

Wayne Gretzky has been left with a broken heart over all the criticism he has received from fans recently, according to his wife.

Criticism of Gretzky has gone too far

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 13, 2025

Upper Deck Giving Fans More of The Magic of Bobby Orr

Bobby Orr was the first superstar I remember. Not only was he a two-time Stanley Cup winner, but he was also THE superstar of the NHL in the late 1960s and throughout the 70s.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22, 2025

Boston Bruins’ Great Don Awrey Walks Down Memory Lane

During a recent visit to Fort Myers, Florida, I had the chance to interview Boston Bruins great Don Awrey. He played 979 games in the NHL over 17 seasons and 10 of those were with the Bruins where he won two Stanley Cups (1970 and 1972).

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 7, 2025

Calder Talk: Canadiens Lane Hutson Historical Scoring Comparison

With a three-point effort on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens skater Lane Hutson now leads all NHL rookies in points, with three goals and 27 assists in 40 games.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 30, 2024

Cale Makar Nears Bobby Orr’s Season-Opening Record Point Streak

Cale Makar extended his season-opening point streak with an assist on Ivan Ivan’s goal in the first period of the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 14, 2024

Ranking 10 greatest Boston Bruins teams of all time

One of the NHL’s Original Six teams, the Boston Bruins have six Stanley Cup titles and a bevy of other great teams. From Bobby Orr flying in the air to winning game seven on the road in 2011, great teams, moments, and players litter Bruins history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1, 2024

Hughes, Josi & Makar Named 2024 Norris Trophy Finalists

The NHL has announced its finalist for the James Norris Trophy, presented annually “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2023

Season by Sharks D underscores need for Bobby Orr Trophy

Splendid season by Sharks defenseman underscores need for Bobby Orr Trophy

This year’s point production by Erik Karlsson is the most by a defenseman since the 1991-92 season. The all-time record for points in a season by a defenseman is 139, set by Boston's Bobby Orr in the 1970-71 season.

Karlsson first defenseman to reach 100 points since 1991-92

Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic won't require surgery in offseason

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2020

May 10 in sports history: One giant leap for hockey great

Forty seconds into overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in 1970, Boston's Bobby Orr scored the winning goal. After watching the puck sail into the net, Orr leaped into the air, immortalized in history through the camera lens of photographer Ray Lussier.

May 9 in sports history: Dallas Braden pitched a Mother's Day special

May 8 in sports: A day Jim Hunter didn't need to fish for compliments

May 7 in sports history: Magic from MJ, Reggie and 'The Big Sexy'

May 6 in sports history: No knock on masterful Wood

Every team's likely next retired number

The best athlete to wear every number

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL defensemen of all time

Evaluating defensemen can be a tricky subject because defense in hockey has always been a difficult thing to quantify. Is it just about keeping the puck out of your own net?

The 25 best NHL forwards of all time

The 25 best NHL goalies of all time

Box Score 5/10: Manu takes over – literally over

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