#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24

#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24

“#Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24” Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as a result of what the organization described as a “tragic accident,” in which he suffered an apparent head injury after a fall. He was 24. In a statement Monday morning, the Blue Jackets said medical personnel was called…

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#ESPN tabs Sean McDonough as lead NHL play-by-play voice

#ESPN tabs Sean McDonough as lead NHL play-by-play voice

“#ESPN tabs Sean McDonough as lead NHL play-by-play voice” ESPN has named Sean McDonough as its lead play-by-play announcer for its NHL coverage, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday.  McDonough, 59, has cemented himself as one of the network’s top play-by-play voices since his hiring in 2000. He is a staple on…

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#Devils shut out by Bruins as winning streak ends

#Devils shut out by Bruins as winning streak ends

“#Devils shut out by Bruins as winning streak ends” NEWARK, N.J. — Captain Patrice Bergeron scored his 20th goal of the season and the Boston Bruins clinched their fifth straight playoff berth with a dominating 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night at Prudential Center. Tuukka Rask stopped 20 shots for his…

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#NHL realignment hasn’t impacted Rangers’ playoff push

#NHL realignment hasn’t impacted Rangers’ playoff push

“#NHL realignment hasn’t impacted Rangers’ playoff push” In a world of what-ifs, let’s tackle this one: what if the divisional alignment had not been changed this season to accommodate the coronavirus and the Rangers were in the old — what was it called again? Oh, right — Metropolitan Division battling it out with clubs from…

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