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2023–24 Nashville Predators Season
The 2023–24 Nashville Predators season was the 26th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Predators made the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years after having missed the playoffs last season. This was the team's first season without David Poile as general manager, following his retirement on June 30, 2023, although he still currently remains with the organization as a creative consultant. Poile was previously the only general manager in team history and retired as both the longest tenured and winningest general manager in team history. On April 9, 2024, the Predators clinched a playoff berth following a 4–3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. In the Playoffs, the Predators faced the Vancouver Canucks, losing in six games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The preseason schedule was published on June 23, 2023. Regular season The regular season schedule was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Division (NHL)
The National Hockey League's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment. Its predecessor was the Norris Division and its also one of two successors to the Northwest Division. The Chicago Blackhawks have been a member of the Central Division in all of its seasons since the original 1993 realignment. The Arizona Coyotes (as the original Winnipeg Jets), Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues were also original members of the division, but were realigned to a different division for a while before returning; both the Coyotes and Stars were moved to the Pacific Division in 1998 (the Stars moved back to the Central in 2013, and the Coyotes followed in 2021), while the Blues were moved to the West Division during the temporary 2020–21 realignment. Three of its teams—the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets (as the Atlanta Thrashers)—joined the NHL during a league expansion phase between 1998 and 2000. The fourth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the Stanley Cup playoffs, league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The National Hockey League was organized at the Windsor Hotel (Montreal), Windsor Hotel in Montreal on November 26, 1917, after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 at Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TD Garden
TD Garden (named the FleetCenter from opening until 2005 and TD Banknorth Garden until 2009) is a multi-purpose arena in Boston. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening in 1995. It is the most visited sports and entertainment arena in New England, with nearly 3.5 million people visiting the arena each year. TD Garden is the home arena for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is owned by food service and hospitality conglomerate Delaware North, whose CEO, Jeremy Jacobs also owns the Bruins. It is the site of the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament, and hosts the annual Hockey East Championships. The arena has hosted many major national sporting events including various rounds of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Boston Bruins Season
The 2023–24 Boston Bruins season was the 100th season (99th season of play) for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 1, 1924. The Bruins entered the season as the defending Presidents' Trophy winners, having finished the previous season with a 65–12–5 record that set the record for the most wins and points in an NHL season. Longtime Bruins players Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci retired during the off-season, with key players such as Tyler Bertuzzi, Connor Clifton and Dmitry Orlov also leaving during free agency and Taylor Hall departing via trade. Consequently, this was the Bruins' first season without Bergeron since 2002–03. The Bruins signed veteran free agents such as Kevin Shattenkirk and James van Riemsdyk, while also promoting youth talent in the form of John Beecher and Matt Poitras to the main roster. Brad Marchand was named the team's 27th team captain on September 20, 2023, succeeding Bergeron. On March 28, 2024, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Seattle Kraken Season
The 2023–24 Seattle Kraken season was the third season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. They played their home games at Climate Pledge Arena. During the season, the Kraken played in the 2024 Winter Classic, winning 3–0 against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024, achieving the first shutout in Winter Classic history. On April 3, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention after a 5–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. On April 29, following the season, Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol was fired, being replaced by Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma on May 28. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023. Regular season The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023. Player statistics Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Kraken. Stats reflect time wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PNC Arena
Lenovo Center (originally Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena and formerly RBC Center and PNC Arena) is an list of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey and 19,500 for basketball, including 61 suites, 13 luxury boxes and 2,045 club level seats. The building has three concourses and a 300-seat restaurant. Lenovo Center is home to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League and the men's basketball program of NC State Wolfpack men's basketball, North Carolina State University. The arena neighbors Carter–Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack football, North Carolina State University football team and the North Carolina State Fair, North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The arena also hosted the Carolina Cobras of the Arena Football League (1987–2008), Arena Football League from 2000 to 2002. It is the Atlantic Coast Conference#Facilities, fourth-largest arena in the ACC (after the JMA W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Carolina Hurricanes Season
The 2023–24 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 45th season (44th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established in June 1979, and the 26th season since the franchise relocated from the Hartford Whalers to start the 1997–98 season. On March 28, 2024, the Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive season after a 4–0 win against the Detroit Red Wings. On April 9, 2024, the Hurricanes clinched their 3rd consecutive 50-win season. In the playoffs, they defeated the New York Islanders in five games in the first round, and faced the New York Rangers in the second round. However, their season came to an end when they lost in six games despite staving off elimination in the fourth and fifth games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Carolina Hurricanes preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023. , - style="background:#cfc;" , 1 , , September 26 , , Tampa Bay , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amalie Arena
Amalie Arena (officially stylized as AMALIE Arena) is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as the home for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. The building opened in 1996 and was originally known as the Ice Palace. In August 2002, the building's naming rights were sold to the '' St. Petersburg Times'', which became the ''Tampa Bay Times'' in January 2012; accordingly, the arena was known as the St. Pete Times Forum (2002–2012) and Tampa Bay Times Forum (2012–2014). In September 2014, the arena was renamed Amalie Arena when the naming rights were transferred to Amalie Oil Company. History The venue, located in Downtown Tampa's Channelside District, was a secondary location chosen after the failure of Tampa Coliseum Inc. to secure funding to construct an arena on Tampa Sports Authority land near Tampa Stadium. The city of Tampa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Tampa Bay Lightning Season
The 2023–24 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the List of Tampa Bay Lightning seasons, 32nd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on December 16, 1991. On April 5, 2024, the Lightning clinched a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive season after losses by the 2023–24 Detroit Red Wings season, Detroit Red Wings, 2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers season, Philadelphia Flyers and 2023–24 Washington Capitals season, Washington Capitals. They were eliminated in the first round by their Lightning–Panthers rivalry, intrastate rival and eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, in five games. Off-season April The Lightning's off-season began after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs in six games. May On May 1, 2023, the Lightning signed forward prospect Maxim Groshev to a three-year entry-level contract. Groshev was originally selected by the Lightning in the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amerant Bank Arena
Amerant Bank Arena (previously known as the National Car Rental Center, Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, and FLA Live Arena) is an indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, United States. It is the home venue for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. It was completed in 1998, at a cost of US$185 million, almost entirely publicly financed, and features 70 suites and 2,623 club seats. History In 1992, Wayne Huizenga obtained a new NHL franchise that would eventually become the Florida Panthers. Until the team had an arena of their own, they initially played at the now-demolished Miami Arena, sharing the venue with the NBA's Miami Heat. Sunrise City Manager Pat Salerno made public a $167-million financing and construction plan for a civic center near the Sawgrass Expressway in December 1995, and Broward County approved construction in February 1996. In June 1996, the site was chosen by the Panthers, and in July, Alex Muxo gathered more than a doze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Lankinen
Kevin Lankinen (born 28 April 1995) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators. Playing career Liiga Lankinen has played primarily for HIFK of the Liiga from 2014 to 2018. He also played one match for Jokerit and two for KooKoo, and 10 for Kiekko-Vantaa of Mestis. In 2014, Lankinen signed a three-year contract with HIFK. In the 2015 playoffs, he participated in the longest game in Liiga's history, lasting 134 minutes and 14 seconds. His team won 2–1 and advanced to the quarterfinals. In the summer of 2015, Lankinen participated in the New York Islanders development camp. During the 2015–16 season, Lankinen played alongside Ville Husso, playing 22 games in the regular season, as well as three in the playoffs as his team won silver medals. During the 2016–17 season, Lankinen was a secondary goaltender alongside the more experienc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Florida Panthers Season
The 2023–24 Florida Panthers season was the List of Florida Panthers seasons, 30th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established in 1993. They entered the season as the defending Eastern Conference champions, having lost in five games to the 2022–23 Vegas Golden Knights season, Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals. On March 28, 2024, the Panthers clinched a playoff berth for the fifth straight season following the 2023–24 Detroit Red Wings season, Detroit Red Wings' 4–0 loss against the 2023–24 Carolina Hurricanes season, Carolina Hurricanes. On April 16, the Panthers clinched their third Atlantic Division title and fourth all-time division title following the win against the 2023–24 Toronto Maple Leafs season, Toronto Maple Leafs alongside a 2023–24 Boston Bruins season, Boston Bruins loss to the 2023–24 Ottawa Senators season, Ottawa Senators. The Panthers averaged 18,632 fans in attendance this season. This mark is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
