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2023–24 San Jose Sharks Season
The 2023–24 San Jose Sharks season was the 33rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 9, 1990. On March 12, 2024, the Sharks were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth consecutive season with their 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and a 5–4 overtime win by the Vegas Golden Knights over the Seattle Kraken. The Sharks finished with a total of 47 points, the lowest ever total for an 82-game season with one point awarded for an overtime or shootout loss. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule Preseason The preseason schedule was announced on June 27, 2023. Regular season The schedule was announced on June 27, 2023. Player statistics Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Sharks. Stats reflect time with the Sharks only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Sharks only. Transactions The Sharks have been involved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Division (NHL)
The National Hockey League's Pacific Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment. It is also one of the two successors of the Smythe Division (the other one was the Northwest Division), though of the current teams, only the Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights did not play in the Smythe Division. Due to subsequent realignments, three of the Pacific Division's original teams (the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks) left the division in 1998 but returned in 2013. The division is the only one in the NHL without any Original Six teams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting closure of the Canada–United States border, all eight teams were transferred into two different divisions for the 2020–21 NHL season. The American-based teams were moved to the West Division, while the Canadian-based teams were placed into the North Division. With the addition of the expansion Seattle Kraken to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mackenzie Blackwood
Mackenzie Blackwood (born December 9, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Blackwood was the top-rated North American goaltender ranked in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings for the 2015 NHL entry draft. He was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2015 NHL entry draft. Early life Blackwood was born on December 9, 1996, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His father was involved in local ice hockey teams, while his mother played basketball and track and field. He began playing ice hockey at the age of nine, comparatively late by Canadian standards, and temporarily quit after only a year. When he was 12 years old, the goaltender for Blackwood's youth hockey team was injured, and Blackwood volunteered to mind the net in his place. He enjoyed the new position and became a full-time goaltender. He played in house leagues with the Volunteer Pool Bearcats and Neebin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delta Center
The Delta Center is an indoor venue in Salt Lake City. Opened in 1991, the arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). The arena has a seating capacity of 18,175 for basketball, up to 11,131 for ice hockey and indoor football, and 20,000 for concerts. It has 56 luxury suites and 668 club seats. Over the years, it has also hosted other professional sports teams including the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League and the Utah Starzz of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). During the 2002 Winter Olympics, the arena hosted figure skating and short-track speed skating competitions under the name "Salt Lake Ice Center". It is expected to host ice hockey during the 2034 Winter Olympics. The Delta Center is the third oldest arena in the NBA, after Madison Square Garden in New York City and Target Center in Minneapolis. History The arena was originally imagined as a 20,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frozen Fury
''Frozen Fury'' was an annual pre-season ice hockey game hosted by the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), held in Salt Lake City since 2021. A previous incarnation of the series was held between the Kings and the Colorado Avalanche in Las Vegas from 1997 to 2016. On four occasions, the Kings faced different teams instead of the Avalanche; once each against the Arizona Coyotes, the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers, and the Dallas Stars. The 15th Frozen Fury was originally supposed to take place on September 29, 2012, but was cancelled due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout. It resumed September 27–28, 2013, with the New York Rangers making their debut in the series. The first game to be played in Las Vegas was also the first outdoor game in the league's history: 14,000 fans came to a rink set up outside Caesars Palace to see the Kings defeat the New York Rangers 5–2 on September 28, 1991. The air temperature was 85 °F (29 °C) during the game. The gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnus Chrona
Magnus Chrona (born 28 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 152nd overall in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, and has previously played for the San Jose Sharks. Early life Chrona was born on 28 August 2000, in Skellefteå, Sweden to parents Annika and Bjorn. Playing career Growing up in Sweden, Chrona played for the Skellefteå AIK junior team and Nacka HK junior under-18 team. During the 2017–18 season with Nacka HK in the J18 Allsvenskan league, Chrona recorded a 1.14 goals against average (GAA) and .954 save percentage (SV%) through seven games. Following the 2017–18 season, Chrona was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning and attended their summer development camp. He then returned to Sweden and posted a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaapo Kähkönen
Kaapo Kähkönen (born 16 August 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kähkönen was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the fourth round, 109th overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft, and has also played in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche. Playing career Kähkönen played as a youth in his homeland within the Espoo Blues organization. He made his professional debut on loan to TUTO Hockey of the Mestis in the 2014–15 season before returning to make his Liiga debut with the Blues during the following 2015–16 season. On 13 April 2016, Kähkönen left the Blues in order to be exposed to more playing time. He agreed to a two-year contract with Lukko. In the 2017–18 season, Kähkönen produced career best markers in leading the Liiga in games played, minutes and shutouts. Upon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The franchise is owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises. Beginning play in the 1991–92 NHL season, 1991–92 season, the team initially played its home games at the Cow Palace, before moving to its present home, now named SAP Center, SAP Center at San Jose, in 1993; the SAP Center is known locally as "the Shark Tank". The Sharks are affiliated with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL. The Sharks were founded on May 9, 1990, after the owners of the Minnesota North Stars sold the stake to award the NHL franchise based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They were the first team to be based in the region since the California Golden Seals relocated to Cleveland in 1 ... [...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] |
2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights Season
The 2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights season was the List of Vegas Golden Knights seasons, seventh season for the National Hockey League franchise that started playing in the 2017–18 NHL season, 2017–18 season. The Golden Knights entered the season as the defending Stanley Cup champions. During the season, Vegas started off hot, winning the first seven games, the most wins to start a season from a defending cup champion. The Golden Knights played in the 2024 NHL Winter Classic, 2024 Winter Classic, losing 3–0 to the 2023–24 Seattle Kraken season, Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024. After a 7–0 win against the 2023–24 Colorado Avalanche season, Colorado Avalanche on November 4, Vegas struggled throughout the rest of the season, stumbling from first in the Western Conference to a wild card spot. This included a 4–5–1 February slump, and a 2–8–1 record between February 12 and March 7. On April 12, the Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers Season
The 2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers season was the 57th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. On April 16, 2024, the Flyers were eliminated from playoff contention following a 2–1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Flyers suffered a late season collapse, as the team had 36-26-9 on March 23, only to fail to get a win in their next 8 games. Regular season On February 14, Sean Couturier was named the 20th captain in franchise history, ending a nearly two-year stretch the Flyers had opted not to name a replacement for Claude Giroux. Travis Konecny was named an alternate captain along with Scott Laughton, who had been the lone Flyer to wear a letter under head coach John Tortorella. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Pre-season The pre-season schedule was published on June 21, 2023. , - style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , , September 25 , , @ New Jersey , , 0–6 , , , , Petersen , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
