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NHL and NHLPA say they’re pleased after test events at new Olympic hockey arena in Milan

NEW YORK — The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Monday they are pleased that test events at the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics were “a good trial run and provided important insight into the current status” of construction.

League and union officials were present at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena over the weekend, as organizers put on games to test the ice surface while the process of finishing locker rooms and other facilities continues. Play is set to begin on the women’s side Feb. 5 and the men’s side Feb. 11.

“While challenges are inherent with new ice and a still-under-construction venue, we expect that the work necessary to address all remaining issues will continue around the clock,” they said in a statement said. “The NHL and NHLPA will continue to monitor the situation, standing ready to consult and advise on the work being done to ensure that the local organizing committee, the IOC, and the IIHF deliver a tournament and playing conditions befitting the world’s best players.”

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the the test events went OK, from the reports he received, while acknowledging there is still more to be finished.

“There are still challenges because the building is still under construction and the ice is new,” Bettman said in Buffalo, New York, where he was to announce the Sabres are hosting the draft there in June. “We’ve been assured that, or we expect, that everything that needs to be done on a timely basis will get done. But, as you know, it’s not our event. We’re invited guests. But we’ve offered to help and consult and advise as they feel they need and would be appropriate because we do have a little bit of expertise in that area.”

Officials in Milan, including International Ice Hockey Federation President Luc Tardif, recently expressed confidence that NHL players will participate next month as scheduled. Concerns were mounting given that the rink had not yet been completed less than month before the start of the Games.

Bettman believes he’ll have a better idea of where things stand in Milan once he arrives.

“It’s always been important for our players to play best on best at the Olympics,” Bettman said. “That’s why we agreed to take the break and have them go. In the final analysis, that question has to get answered by the IOC and the IIHF.”

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What Evason's Firing Means For Jim Hiller's Job Security With The Kings

The Columbus Blue Jackets and GM Don Waddell made a surprise decision to fire head coach Dean Evason on Monday. 

Even though Columbus is about 2,000 miles away from Los Angeles, that doesn't mean Los Angeles Kings coach Jim Hiller can't be affected by the changes within the Blue Jackets organization.

Kings fans have been asking for a Hiller dismissal for months now, and Evason's sacking will only increase the pressure on Hiller's job security.

In their respective conferences, the Kings and Jackets are not in the same place. 

Los Angeles is currently in a playoff position, the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. In the meantime, Columbus is last in the Eastern Conference, seven points out of a playoff berth.

While they seem far apart, they're really not when you look at each team's record and points total so far this season.

Going into their clash with the Dallas Stars, the Kings have a 19-15-10 record with 48 points. In contrast, the worst team in the East has a 19-19-7 record and 45 points. 

Kings Vs Stars Game Preview: Kings Looking To Win Back to Back GamesKings Vs Stars Game Preview: Kings Looking To Win Back to Back GamesThe Kings are looking to win back-to-back games after defeating Edmonton in a Shootout on Saturday.

Just three points separate the two teams - the Kings with playoff hopes, and the Blue Jackets with lottery hopes.

If the Blue Jackets believed it was time to make a change behind the bench for performance reasons, how far away are the Kings from thinking the same way?

Jim Hiller (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
Jim Hiller (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)

In addition to the Blue Jackets' position not being far off from the Kings, there's now another NHL bench boss at home waiting to pounce on another opportunity to coach in the league.

Throughout the season, there have been several conversations and rumors about Pete DeBoer filling in if Hiller were ever to get fired.

Why Jim Hiller Is Quietly Sliding Toward The Hot Seat In Los AngelesWhy Jim Hiller Is Quietly Sliding Toward The Hot Seat In Los AngelesLess than a year ago, Jim Hiller tied a franchise record for points and had the Kings playing strong night in and night out. The future was looking bright with Hiller and Los Angeles, but a year later, the Kings have one of the worst power plays and are currently out of the playoff picture.

DeBoer has been a successful coach wherever he's gone. He led the Stars to three straight Western Conference finals, as well as another two in tenures with the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights.

Now, Evason, a solid NHL coach, is also available if Los Angeles' brass were interested in making a coaching change. 

Not to mention another coach who has had plenty of playoff success and even a Stanley Cup to his name, Peter Laviolette.

The hot seat under Hiller has just got hotter.

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Mark Allen advances in Masters despite battle with food poisoning

  • Allen wins five frames in a row against Mark Williams

  • Zhao Xintong cruises to 6-2 win over Gary Wilson

Mark Allen shrugged off a bout of food poisoning to beat Mark Williams 6-2, winning five successive frames, and book a quarter-final with Judd Trump or Ding Junhui, who play on Wednesday.

Speaking to the BBC, Allen, the 2018 champion, said: “I prepare properly for these events, but I couldn’t prepare for this at all as I’ve been lying in bed all week with food poisoning. I just thought: ‘Go out there and give my best.’ I wouldn’t have had much left if it had got much closer.”

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Postponed Heat, Bulls game rescheduled for Jan. 29, games scheduled that night now Jan. 31

The slippery court that forced the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls to postpone their game last Thursday has slid both into a tough stretch of the schedule.

The league announced that the postponed game been rescheduled for Jan. 29. Additionally, the Chicago at Miami game, previously scheduled for Jan. 30, has been rescheduled to Jan. 31.

What that means in practice is that both the Bulls and Heat will now have to play four games in five days and play each other three times in that stretch.

This all came to pass because of condensation on the court that made it unsafe to play the teams' scheduled Jan. 8 game. The combination of a Blackhawks game the night before (so there was ice under the floor) with an unseasonably warm and humid day in Chicago led to condensation forming on the court. While there were extensive efforts to mop up and towel off the court, the water would just come back because of the conditions.

It was unsafe, and ultimately, both coaches — along with league representatives and the referees — chose to postpone the game rather than risk players' health.

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Jaylen Brown gets what he asked for, fined $35,000 for rant about officials

"I'll take the f****** fine. Curtis (Blair), those dudes was terrible tonight. I don't care. They can fine me whatever they want."

Ask and ye shall receive. The NBA fined Jaylen Brown $35,000 on Monday for "public criticism of the officiating," the league announced.

Brown said he was "irate" after the Celtics lost to the Spurs on Saturday in a game where Brown scored 27 points, took 28 shots, and didn't get to the free throw line once. For the game, Boston shot four free throws to San Antonio's 20. After the game, Brown ranted about the officials and put up an NSFW social media post along the same lines.

"I hope somebody can pull up the clips," Brown said, via the Associated Press. "It's the same s*** every time we play a good team. It's like they refuse to make the calls and they call touch calls on the other end. That's just extremely frustrating...

"Somebody please pull it up. Every time we play a good team, the inconsistency is crazy. ... I'm irate at how they officiated the game today."

While this is not the first time Brown has criticized the officiating of Celtics games this season, it is his first fine.

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Observations after massive 1st half drives Sixers to bounce-back win

Observations after massive 1st half drives Sixers to bounce-back win  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Sixers rode a dream first half to a bounce-back win Monday night in Toronto. 

They earned a split in their back-to-back against the Raptors with a 115-102 victory.

Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points. Joel Embiid had 27 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

The 22-16 Sixers had a full-strength squad. The 24-17 Raptors’ RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl and Ja’Kobe Walter were out with injuries. 

The Sixers will host the Cavs on both Wednesday and Friday nights. Here are observations on their win over the Raptors:

Maxey shows off three-level skills 

Paul George scored the Sixers’ first five points on two free throws and a pull-up three-pointer. VJ Edgecombe and Embiid also canned early long-distance jumpers.

Maxey wasted no time in displaying his three-level scoring prowess. He sped past defenders, hit mid-range jumpers, fired away well beyond the arc and appeared to pose a legitimate threat from almost anywhere.

The 25-year-old tallied 18 points in the first quarter on 6-for-7 shooting. Through 36 games, Maxey’s averaged 30.9 points. It’s remarkable that, if Maxey finishes the season with at least 30 points per game, the Sixers will have had four such years in the past five. Embiid did it three straight times between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 campaigns and won two scoring titles in the process. Maxey currently leads the Eastern Conference in scoring and sits third in the NBA. 

As a team, the Sixers shot 14 for 17 from the floor in the first quarter (7 for 8 from three-point range). The Sixers’ star trio had 37 of the team’s 45 first-period points.

Embiid above the rim

Unfortunately for the Raptors, a new quarter did not mean the Sixers’ offense drastically cooled off.

Embiid jammed in his most powerful dunk of the season in the second quarter. He accepted an Edgecombe pass, took a hard dribble through the lane and elevated for a one-hand slam that the Sixers’ bench enjoyed. Beyond the entertaining two points, it’s clearly an excellent indicator with Embiid’s health that he’s willing and able to score in that fashion above the rim.

Embiid’s now just three points away from the milestone of 13,000 career points. He’s seventh on the Sixers’ all-time scoring list.

Toronto remained unable to handle the Maxey-Embiid two-man game. Maxey sunk yet another three off of an Embiid dribble handoff to stretch the Sixers’ advantage to 73–44. They led by as many as 31 points late in the second quarter. 

The Sixers were due for a good shooting game after subpar outings in their win over the Magic and overtime loss Sunday to the Raptors. Their first half Monday night was better than anyone could’ve possibly envisioned.

Lowry feels the love

Edgecombe was a significant part of the much-improved shooting effort. The rookie posted 15 points (5 for 7 from the field, 5 for 6 from three-point range) and eight assists. 

Toronto finally gathered some momentum late in the third quarter, making a run and cutting the Sixers’ lead to 18 points on a Gradey Dick layup.

The Raptors hung around in the fourth, though never to a degree that truly alarmed the Sixers. For several minutes, the main lingering question was whether all the fans asking for Sixers head coach Nick Nurse to sub in Kyle Lowry would get their wish.

Much to everyone’s delight, Lowry checked in at the 1:57 mark. The six-time All-Star and Raptors legend basked in the moment and thanked the crowd.

The 39-year-old tried three jumpers and came up empty. That didn’t diminish the cheers at the final buzzer. Lowry held the ball as the clock expired and raised his arm to acknowledge the love again.

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Former Jets Head Coach Comes Out Of Retirement, Becomes Blue Jackets Head Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets officially announced Monday that veteran coach Rick Bowness has been named their new head coach following the firing of Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy. Evason was relieved of his duties after the Blue Jackets failed to meet expectations this season, leaving the club after going 19-19-7 for the worst record in the East.

Bowness, 70, comes out of retirement to take on the challenge in Columbus, bringing nearly four decades of NHL coaching experience and a reputation for steady leadership. Prior to stepping away from the bench in May 2024, he concluded a highly successful two-year stint with the Winnipeg Jets, where he posted a 98-57-9 record and led the club to consecutive playoff appearances.

Bowness’s time in Winnipeg revitalized the Jets’ identity, implementing a structured style of play that became the foundation for future success. During the 2023-24 season, under his guidance Winnipeg tied a franchise record with 52 wins, set marks for road victories and defensive consistency, and earned recognition that saw him named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach.

His coaching roots run deep in Winnipeg history as Bowness began his NHL coaching career with the original Jets franchise in the 1980s, first as an assistant before serving 28 games as head coach during the 1988-89 season.

Jets Call Up Former Blackhawks Defenseman, Place Colin Miller On IRJets Call Up Former Blackhawks Defenseman, Place Colin Miller On IRWith Miller sidelined, the Jets tap former Blackhawk Isaak Phillips to bolster their struggling defense, hoping he brings stability to the blue line.

Beyond his time in Winnipeg, Bowness’s coaching résumé is one of the most extensive in NHL history. He has held head coaching positions with the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars, among others, and has served as an assistant coach with several teams including the Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning. His tenure with the Stars included guiding Dallas to the Stanley Cup Final in the pandemic-altered 2020 season.

Over his 38-year career, Bowness coached more NHL games than anyone else in league history and became one of only three coaches to lead teams in five different decades.

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Flyers' nightmare with Lightning finishes on a 5-1 loss

Flyers' nightmare with Lightning finishes on a 5-1 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Flyers will be happy to be done with the Lightning this season.

They were outclassed by Tampa Bay again in a 5-1 loss Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Christian Dvorak provided the Flyers’ lone goal when the Lightning already had a 3-0 lead.

The Flyers (22-14-8) couldn’t rebound from their worst loss of the season, a 7-2 drubbing right here two days ago to this same Tampa Bay team.

Rick Tocchet’s club has dropped consecutive games in regulation for just the second time. The Flyers are now 9-2-2 in games following a regulation loss.

A banged-up Travis Konecny returned to the lineup after he missed his first game of the season with an upper-body injury. Konecny, though, is now dealing with a lower-body injury after he took a puck to his knee Sunday at practice.

It didn’t keep him out Monday night. His game ended early with 9:24 minutes left in the third period when he was tossed for “abuse of officials” after being whistled for crosschecking.

The Lightning (28-13-3) are on an absolutely torrid stretch in which they’ve scored five goals per game over 10 straight wins.

The Flyers were swept in their three-game regular-season series with Tampa Bay and were outscored 15-3.

• Dan Vladar could do only so much for the Flyers.

He wasn’t at his best, but he really wasn’t a problem. The 28-year-old finished with 21 saves on 25 shots.

The Lightning’s final goal was an empty-netter.

The Flyers fell behind 1-0 for the 30th time. Tampa Bay’s game-opening goal came just 1:10 minutes into the action when the Flyers couldn’t locate a loose puck at the feet of Pontus Holmberg.

Then, only 33 seconds into the middle stanza, Erik Cernak’s shot went off Jake Guentzel and past Vladar. Not even four minutes later, Brayden Point padded the Lightning’s lead to 3-0 on the power play. Vladar made the initial save on Point, but he had little to no chance at stopping the next shot off the rebound.

Dvorak stemmed the tide for the Flyers with a goal. The Flyers had a chance to trim the deficit to 3-2 with a couple of power plays, but they didn’t record a shot on either one.

Tampa Bay took advantage, extending its lead back to three with another power play goal in the final minute of the second period.

Lightning netminder Jonas Johansson stopped 19 of the Flyers’ 20 shots.

• Matvei Michkov was held without a point.

Since the start of December, the 21-year-old winger has just one goal — an empty-netter — in 19 games. Michkov has eight assists over that span, but the Flyers could really use his goal-scoring ability.

It just hasn’t been there right now.

• Rodrigo Abols and Nikita Grebenkin both dropped the gloves for the Flyers simultaneously in the third period.

• The Flyers are back in action Wednesday when they visit the Sabres (7:30 p.m. ET/TNT).

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The Early Returns For Egor Chinakhov Are Encouraging

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov back on Dec. 29, I was a bit surprised. It came out of nowhere, and I didn't think they'd be in the market for another forward since their forward depth was already really good. 

Chinakhov had been hoping for a fresh start since the summer, when he requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, which they granted. The Penguins sent a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and forward Danton Heinen back for Chinakhov, which shows what they think of him.

He's the type of player that Dubas has routinely gone after over the past couple of years. When he sees that a young player needs a change of scenery, he pounces. He did the same for Philip Tomasino, Jesse Puljujarvi, Cody Glass, and Emil Bemstrom. Yes, it didn't work out for those four players in Pittsburgh, but that doesn't mean history will repeat itself here with Chinakhov. 

I know it's only been six games, but I've really liked the way he's played since making his Penguins' debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 1. He has two goals and three points in those six games for the Penguins and has showcased his blistering release multiple times. 

His first goal with the Penguins came off a brilliant stretch pass from Ben Kindel on Jan. 3, but it was his release that really stole the show. He came in on a breakaway against Red Wings goaltender John Gibson, and before you could even blink, the puck was in the back of the net. 

His second goal came against the Calgary Flames this past Saturday, and it capped off an awesome two-on-one with Evgeni Malkin. Chinakhov dished the puck to Malkin, who gave it right back to him, and made no mistake with a blistering one-timer. Flames goaltender Devin Cooley had no chance on this shot. 

That goal brought the crowd at PPG Paints Arena to life in the second period before Matt Coronato scored the game-winner early in the third. The loss snapped the Penguins' six-game winning streak that had vaulted them into a playoff spot. 

Outside of Chinakhov's release, his speed has been on display. He can fly up the ice and really burn opposing players when going for loose pucks. He really showcased his speed on Sunday against the Boston Bruins when he came in on a semi-breakaway and had a good chance against Joonas Korpisalo, but it was ultimately saved. 

Chinakhov has also been good in his own zone and has done a nice job defending against chances. His backchecking has been really solid, and I've liked how he anticipates plays before they happen. He hasn't been out of position, either. 

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

He has played 65:09 at 5v5 with the Penguins and has been on the ice for 51% of the shot attempts, 50.7% of the scoring chances, 51.8% of the high-danger chances, and 45.5% of the expected goals, though I think that latter number will go up in the second half of the season. 

Chinakhov and Kindel have spent a good chunk of time together on the same line and have shown some chemistry, even if some of the metrics are below water. They have played 49:46 at 5v5 together and are +1 in shot attempts, -3 in scoring chances, and -2 in high-danger chances. The latter two numbers will likely improve with more minutes together. 

Penguins Defenseman Sent To Wilkes-Barre/Scranton On Conditioning AssignmentPenguins Defenseman Sent To Wilkes-Barre/Scranton On Conditioning AssignmentPenguins defenseman Caleb Jones is inching closer to a return.

They could potentially play on the third line with Tommy Novak once Bryan Rust is healthy, while Evgeni Malkin reunites with Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau. Malkin works better at center and showed a ton of chemistry with the big wingers earlier in the season.

With a Novak-Kindel-Chinakhov line, you'd have a nice balance. Novak is a good playmaker, but has been scoring more as of late. Kindel has excellent vision, and Chinakhov can finish chances. 

Chinakhov still has 38 more games to show the Penguins' brass that he should be extended since he's slated to be a restricted free agent this summer, but he's off to a good start. 

(Data via Natural Stat Trick). 

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Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour after $5m charitable donation

  • PGA offers re-entry to LIV Golf players via new program

  • Koepka stands to miss out on at least $50m in equity

Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour just five weeks after bolting from LIV Golf, agreeing to a one-time program for elite players that comes with a financial penalty that could rank among the largest in sports.

Koepka plans to resume his PGA Tour career in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines at the end of the month. But he will not be eligible for PGA Tour equity grants for five years, he will not receive FedEx Cup bonus money in 2026 and he cannot play signature events unless he earns his way in.

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Jets Call Up Former Blackhawks Defenseman, Place Colin Miller On IR

The Winnipeg Jets have made a surprising move on the blue line, recalling defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Manitoba Moose (AHL) while placing Colin Miller on injured reserve retroactive to January 11th.

Miller sustained his injury during Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after a collision along the boards that required assistance off the ice. This marks the second recent injury to the Jets’ defense corps, following Haydn Fleury, who remains sidelined after a serious fall into the boards that left him stretchered off with multiple injuries.

Phillips’ call-up comes as a surprise, as many anticipated Jets prospect Elias Salomonsson would get the promotion. Salomonsson, who received his first recall earlier this season, played four games with Winnipeg, going minus-four before returning to the AHL.

Phillips brings a different look to the Jets’ lineup. The 23-year-old defenseman has NHL experience, having appeared in 56 games over four seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. Originally a fifth-round pick by Chicago in 2020, Phillips was eventually sent to the AHL and traded to Manitoba, where he has continued his development.

The Jets hope Phillips can tap into his potential and provide a steady presence on the blue line. He is expected to make his Winnipeg debut Tuesday against the New York Islanders.

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Former Kings Center Signs Three-Year Contract Extension

Former Los Angeles Kings center and current member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Blake Lizotte, has signed a three-year contract extension.

Lizotte will earn a total of $6.75 million under this deal, averaging $2.25 million per season and against the Penguins' salary cap, beginning next season.

This new deal will expire following the 2028-29 campaign, and he'll be 31 years old.

Lizotte has spent the past two seasons with the Penguins after his first six years were with the Kings.

The 28-year-old has spent nearly his entire career as a fourth-line center. This year, he's averaged 13:57 of ice time. That's just one second below his career-high of ice time that was set in 2019-20 with Los Angeles.

He's featured in 35 of 44 games for Pittsburgh and has recorded five goals and five assists for 10 points on the year. With that, he has a respectable 51.4 faceoff percentage and a plus-six rating.

Last season was his first in Pittsburgh. He ended that 2024-25 campaign with 59 games to his name, as well as 11 goals and 20 points.

Blake Lizotte (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
Blake Lizotte (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Lizotte's time with the Kings began when he signed in April 2019. He was an undrafted forward who joined Los Angeles following two seasons at St. Cloud State from 2017-18 to 2018-19.

He made his NHL debut in 2018-19, but played his first full season in 2019-20. Lizotte scored six goals and 17 assists for 23 points in his rookie season as a 21-year-old.

His best NHL season was in his fifth year with the Kings. In 81 appearances for Los Angeles, he scored 11 goals and recorded 23 assists for a total of 34 points. He averaged 12:57 of ice time that season and registered a plus-11 rating.

From Kopitar to Uncertainty: The Kings’ Center CrisisFrom Kopitar to Uncertainty: The Kings’ Center CrisisLOS ANGELES, CA — For two decades, the Los Angeles Kings have had the luxury franchises spend years chasing: a true number one centerman in Anze Kopitar. Alongside Jonathan Quick and Drew Doughty, the Kings formed Hockey's Holy Trinity—three franchise-level pillars down the middle, on the back end, and in net. In their primes, all three ranked among the very best at their respective positions. That spine was the foundation of two Stanley Cups in three years, before the Mike Richards and Slava Voynov situations derailed the Lombardi administration.

Lizotte also accumulated a whopping 70 penalty minutes that year. He never reached more than 28 in any other NHL campaign.

His tenure with Los Angeles ended in the 2023-24 off-season when he signed with the Penguins as a free agent. Lizotte inked a two-year contract at $1.85 million per season, the same deal that is set to expire at the end of this season.

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