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.
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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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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
TRANSACTIONS: The #NHLJets have recalled D - Isaak Phillips from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The Jets have also placed D - Colin Miller on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 11.
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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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)
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.
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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MARYLAND
HEIGHTS, Mo. -- The St. Louis Blues believe they came out with a
best-case scenario with defenseman Philip Broberg.
Broberg
is in concussion protocol and is doubtful to play on Tuesday against
the Carolina Hurricanes after leaving Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the
Vegas Golden Knights early in the first period.
Broberg,
who had an assist in his 55 seconds of game time, left the game when
he was checked into the defensive zone boards by Vegas captain Mark
Stone, who was questioned for his follow-through on the hit that
ultimately upended Broberg backwards landing on his head and face.
Stone fought Brayden Schenn later in the period for his actions.
“Broberg's
doing well, but he's still day to day in the concussion protocol,”
Montgomery
said.
“But we are very happy with his progress.”
The
reason for the optimism was, “No headaches, was able to work out
today and we'll see how he progresses with that,” Montgomery said.
“I
think it's very doubtful (for
Tuesday) just
with the concussion protocol.”
It
was obvious what missing Broberg meant for the team needing to play
pretty much the entire game with five defensemen.
“We
felt it in the last game, right,” Montgomery said. “We were at
the end of three in four (games) and we had to play five D-men the
whole game and you just don’t have one more guy that’s not an
elite puck-stopper and ending plays and joining plays. With him being
out and possibly others again tomorrow, it’s an opportunity for
more people to seize more ice time.”
Other
injury news includes Dylan Holloway and Pius Suter, each dealing with
a high ankle sprain, skating prior to Monday’s practice at Centene
Community Ice Center. Montgomery did call Holloway’s progress last
week prior to a three-game road trip as “baby steps.”
Also,
Robert Thomas (lower-body injury) had a maintenance day on Monday,
and the center is questionable for Tuesday against the Hurricanes;
it’s something Montgomery said the team will have to deal with the
maintenance days, probably leading into the Winter Olympic break.
Also,
Mathieu Joseph was absent from practice with an elbow infection that
Montgomery called, “day to day right now, but he’s just on some
antibiotics to clear up the infection.”
Also, Nick Bjugstad, who's been out since Dec. 9 against the Boston Bruins (15 games), skated on a regular line on Monday and appears set to rejoin the lineup Tuesday, if that's what is needed with Thomas out. Bjugstad centered a line with Pavel Buchnevich and Jonatan Berggren.
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Monday evening promises to be a historic night at Little Caesars Arena, as the Detroit Red Wings will officially raise the iconic No. 91 jersey number of Sergei Fedorov to the rafters.
One of the most exciting and dynamic players in NHL history, Fedorov played an integral role in Detroit's Stanley Cup wins of 1997, 1998, and 2002 while also providing the fans of Hockeytown endless highlights.
Forward Patrick Kane, who recently made some history of his own by becoming the 50th player ever to reach the 500-goal plateau, was still a youngster during the prime of Fedorov's career with the Red Wings.
Like many other current NHL players, Kane was amazed by Fedorov's on-ice abilities, as well as his flashy white Nike skates, which he wore for several years. However, there was only one holdup when it came to purchasing some of his own.
"Oh yeah, for sure. My Dad wouldn't let me get them," Kane said with a smile when asked if he wanted a similar pair of Nike skates. "I tried to find some of the Nike covers that go over the skate,s but couldn't find those. Never had the white Nikes, but it was always something I wanted to do."
Fedorov's legendary performance against the Washington Capitals in December 1996 in which he tallied all five goals, including the overtime game-winner, as part of Detroit's 5-4 victory at Joe Louis Arena, was an especially memorable performance that sticks out in Kane's mind.
"I think the five-goal game, the overtime winner, that one really sticks out," he said. "He had so many highlights where he was going in and through guys and scoring, he seemed to be a better skater than everyone else at that time and made others look silly."
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Former Buffalo Sabres goalie James Reimer has officially landed a contract for the 2025-26 season.
The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have signed Reimer to a one-year, $850,000 contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
The Senators signed Reimer to an American Hockey League (AHL) professional tryout (PTO) last week, and the expectation was that he would end up getting an NHL contract from the Atlantic Division club. Now, that has officially come to fruition with this latest news, and the 37-year-old veteran goaltender is set to continue his NHL career as a member of the Senators because of it.
Reimer played in one AHL game for the Belleville Senators during his PTO. During it, he allowed six goals on 28 shots in an overtime loss to the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.
Reimer will now be looking to provide the Senators' goaltending with a bit of a boost. Fellow former Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark is currently on a leave of absence, while Leevi Meralainen has struggled. As a result, it is understandable that the Senators have brought in Reimer for more insurance.
In 22 games this past season with the Sabres, Reimer had a 10-8-2 record, a 2.90 goals-against average, a .901 save percentage, and one shutout.
The NHL has celebrated the remarkable career of Sergei Fedorov, highlighting his dazzling dekes, acrobatic goals, and jaw-dropping no-look passes that left fans and defenders alike in awe. As Hockeytown prepares to honor Fedorov by retiring his iconic No. 91, we take a closer look back at some of the greatest moments that defined his storied career. Moments that showcased not only his incredible skill, but also his intelligence, versatility, and sheer impact on the game of hockey.
Through‑the‑Legs Assist to Kozlov vs. Sharks
One of Fedorov’s most memorable highlight‑reel plays came early in his career against the San Jose Sharks when he made an improvised through‑the‑legs pass to teammate Vyacheslav Kozlov on the rush. Instead of shooting, Fedorov manipulated the puck between his own skates and threaded it to Kozlov for a goal, a play that instantly made highlight reels and showed off his elite puck control and vision that helped redefine offensive creativity in the NHL.
Game‑Winning Playoff Goal vs. Rangers (Capitals)
After leaving Detroit and joining the Washington Capitals, Fedorov delivered one of his most dramatic clutch goals in a playoff series against the New York Rangers. In Game 7, with the series on the line, Fedorov fired a quick wrister over Henrik Lundqvist’s shoulder late in the third period to give Washington a decisive lead. This goal became one of the defining moments of his later career, demonstrating that even after leaving Detroit he could still produce at the highest level in critical playoff situations.
Bardown Goal vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
In a classic Original Six rivalry, Fedorov put on a show against the Toronto Maple Leafs when he executed a sharp deke that left a Leafs defenseman on the ice, then cut to the net and fired a bardown shot. The goal stood out not only for the finish itself but for the confidence and skill he displayed in tight traffic against a tough divisional rival, adding to his legacy as one of the most skilled forwards of his era.
Fake Slap Shot, Clever Goal vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Fedorov’s hockey IQ shone in a matchup with the Phoenix Coyotes when he faked a slap shot from the point, causing the goalie and defenders to react prematurely, then pulled the puck back and slid a low shot along the ice and into the net. This kind of deception and precision was a hallmark of Fedorov’s game, blending patience with execution.
Fedorov turned transition hockey into highlight material when he stole the puck from a Dallas Stars defender and went in alone on net. As goalie Artūrs Irbe charged to disrupt the play, Fedorov deftly pulled the puck across and slid it into the open net. This goal captured his elite speed and breakaway knack, often turning defensive plays into instant offense.
Ice‑Slide Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche
During the Red Wings’ 70th anniversary season, Fedorov delivered a memorable goal against the Colorado Avalanche. After receiving a pass in the low slot, he was tripped up mid‑play but still managed to finish the scoring attempt while sliding on the ice, batting the puck in despite the awkward angle. The goal captured his relentlessness, competitive fire, and ability to finish even when plays broke down.
Coast‑to‑Coast Goal vs. Ottawa Senators
One of Fedorov’s most electrifying solo efforts came versus the Ottawa Senators when he took the puck in his own zone and skated it coast to coast, beating multiple defenders with quick dekes before sliding the puck through the goalie’s five‑hole. Plays like this demonstrated not just speed but an uncanny ability to judge timing and space, making him a constant threat the moment he touched the puck.
One‑Handed Bat‑In vs. Vancouver Canucks
Fedorov’s hand‑eye coordination was on full display in a game against the Vancouver Canucks when he batted a puck out of mid‑air with one hand while in the slot and directed it past the goalie. While specific archived box scores for this moment are sparse, fan recollections and highlight reels have kept this play alive as one of Fedorov’s most technically impressive finishes, a goal that seemed to defy normal scoring mechanics.
Top‑Shelf Breakthrough vs. St. Louis Blues
In a dynamic attack against the St. Louis Blues, Fedorov quickly shed a defenseman, even slipping the puck through his legs, to turn a rush into a fast break. He then elevated a precise shot top shelf over the goalie’s glove, highlighting his combination of speed, stickhandling, and shot accuracy. Goals of this type were common from Fedorov during his prime, which helped him become one of the league’s most feared scoring threats.
Five‑Goal Night and Overtime Winner vs. Washington Capitals (December 26, 1996)
Fedorov’s defining moment came on December 26, 1996, when he scored all five goals for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5‑4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals at Joe Louis Arena. He became the first player in NHL history to score every goal for his team in a game in which at least five goals were scored, a feat that stood as one of the most remarkable individual performances in league history.
After tallying four goals in regulation, he capped the night by scoring the overtime winner at 2:39 of OT on a wrist shot from between the circles, assisted by Vladimir Konstantinov. The performance was the second‑highest individual goal total in a game by a Red Wing and remains one of the franchise’s most iconic single‑game efforts.
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Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer is officially an Ottawa Senator after playing just one game with the AHL's Belleville Senators on a professional tryout.
The veteran goaltender signed a one-year, $850,000 deal (which'll end after this season) with the Senators on Monday morning. It comes one day after his game with Belleville, where he allowed six goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Rochester Americans.
Reimer joins the Senators as they're without their number-one goaltender, Linus Ullmark, who's been on a personal leave of absence from the team since Dec. 28.
Before joining AHL Belleville, Reimer played for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup. He finished the tournament with a 1-1 record and a .906 save percentage in two games, with Canada being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sparta Prague.
"I haven't had that much fun in a long time. It's been a special experience to be back here," Reimer said one day after signing his PTO with the Maple Leafs. "A lot of memories and a lot of good emotions. And really enjoying the moment and just enjoying being back. It's a lot of fun."
The Maple Leafs claimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens, meaning they didn't need Reimer's services anymore.
We all know the history of Reimer with Toronto, though: A 2006 fourth-round pick, who played 207 games, and finished with an 85-76-23 record, and a stellar .914 save percentage, from 2010 to 2016.
The Vancouver Canucks will be without their leading goal scorer on Monday. As reported by Thomas Drance of The Athletic, Kiefer Sherwood has sustained an injury and won't play against the Montréal Canadiens. Drance also reported that, as per Head Coach Adam Foote, Sherwood is listed as day-to-day, but "could miss as much as a week."
Sherwood is not just Vancouver's goal leader, but also ranks second in the NHL with hits. His absence will be significant as he plays both on the penalty kill and the power play. Sherwood has not missed a game this season and is one of five players who have skated in all 44 games this year.
The added layer to this injury is that Sherwood's name continually comes up regarding trade rumours. The 30-year-old is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and is projected to be traded before the March 6 deadline. Based on Foote's comments, this injury appears minor, which is a positive for the team.
Jan 3, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) reacts to the loss against the Boston Bruins in overtime at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Jones, who has been injured since the end of October, was sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday for a conditioning assignment, which can last for up to two weeks. He'll get to play in some games for the Penguins' AHL affiliate since he's been out for over two months.
Jones has played in seven games this season, compiling one point. He was signed by the Penguins as a free agent over the summer.
Senators GM Steve Staios announced on Monday that the team has signed goaltender James Reimer to a one-way deal for the rest of this season with an average annual value of $850,000.
The 37-year-old veteran made his debut for the organization on Sunday. He gave up six goals on 28 shots for the AHL's Belleville Senators who came away with a 6-5 overtime loss to Rochester. The hope is that Reimer can help stabilize shaky goaltending and keep the Senators from falling completely out of the race even before the Olympic break happens.
He joined the Senators for practice on Monday morning in Ottawa as they prepare for a home game against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
James Reimer is on the ice in Ottawa this morning after signing an NHL contract. pic.twitter.com/k8G55qxwBx
Reimer has had a solid NHL career, playing in 525 regular season games, with a record of 225-187-65, a goals-against average of 2.89 and a save percentage of .910. He's played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres. In 22 games with the Sabres last season, he went 10-8-2 with a goals-against average of 2.90 and a save percentage of .901.
Over the holidays, he got into two games for Team Canada in the Spengler Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland. Canada fell to HC Sparta Prague 5-1 in the quarterfinals, though it was former Carleton Place Canadians goalie Connor Hughes who was chosen to play in that elimination game.
Reimer signed a PTO with the Leafs ahead of the 2025-26 season, but was released by the team in October.
With the Senators recently dealing with controversy over a false social media rumour about one of their goalies, Reimer is a goalie who arrives with some past controversy of his own. In 2023 with the San Jose Sharks, he chose not to wear a pregame warmup jersey in support of the team’s week-long “Pride Night” festivities.
With Linus Ullmark away from the team on a personal leave of absence, backup Leevi Merilainen has not shown the form he displayed last season. It's quite likely that Merilainen is sent to Belleville to get his confidence back at some point when Ullmark returns, though much will depend on how much Reimer has left in the tank.
Goaltending has been a large part of why the Senators have lost four straight and seven of their last nine games.
Listed as a two-year extension, Gamzin's current deal runs through 2027.
The 22-year-old fourth-round pick by the Islanders in the 2024 NHL Draft has been phenomenal this season. In 26 appearances this season, he owns a 14-6-4 record, leads the KHL with a 1.71 GAA as well as a .933 SV%, and has three shutouts.
Could we see Gamzin come over following the 2028-29 season?
Jets 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.
