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Pittsburgh Penguins October 11, 2023

Penguins trio sets all-time record after starting 18th season together

Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin set the record for most seasons played together by a trio when they kicked off their 18th season as teammates on Tuesday.

NHL October 11, 2023

NHL star Connor McDavid criticizes NHL banning Pride-themed stick tape, Bruins captain sees 'both sides'

Defending Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid told reporters on Tuesday that he wants to see "specialty" jerseys and Pride tape back in the league.

NHL October 11, 2023

'Pride Tape' makers express disappointment in NHL's ban of rainbow-colored stick tape

NHL players were able to wear rainbow-colored stick tape to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, but the league has banned it ahead of the new season.

NHL October 10, 2023

NHL bans use of Pride Tape on ice in updated guidance for theme nights

The NHL updated clubs last week on its new policy for theme nights heading into the 2023-24 season, including a ban on Pride-themed tape on sticks.

NHL October 10, 2023

ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis

ESPN announced Tuesday that longtime NHL analyst Barry Melrose, 67, will retire after he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

SPORTS October 3, 2023

This day in sports history: Bobby Thomson's 'shot heard ‘round the world,' Tom Brady surpasses Drew Brees

Tom Brady reaches a new milestone in his Hall of Fame career, Jerry West retires from the NBA and Bobby Thomson hits the “shot heard ‘round the world" on this day in sports.

Calgary Flames October 1, 2023

Chris Snow, Flames' assistant GM, dead at 42 after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury'

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has died days after suffering a 'catastrophic brain injury," the team announced. He was 42.

Calgary Flames September 27, 2023

NHL assistant GM suffers ‘catastrophic brain injury’ amid ALS battle, wife reveals

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow suffered a "catastrophic brain injury" after going into cardiac arrest on Tuesday, his wife said on social media Wednesday.

SPORTS September 27, 2023

This day in sports history: Yankees great Lou Gehrig hits first homer; Lions rookie ends 19-game losing streak

Matthew Stafford ends the Detroit Lions' 19-game losing streak in his third NFL start. Lou Gehrig hits the first of 493 career home runs. and the "Battle of New York" is born.

SPORTS September 23, 2023

This day in sports history: Roger Federer’s last serve; Canadian netminder makes history as first woman in NHL

Tennis says goodbye to a legend, a Canadian hockey player breaks ground in women's sports and the Golden State Warriors skip out on tradition.