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2024–25 Los Angeles Kings Season
The 2024–25 Los Angeles Kings season was their 58th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. On April 5, 2025, the Kings clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season after a 3–0 win against the rival Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. On May 1, 2025, the Kings were eliminated from the first round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in six games after initially taking the first two games before dropping four straight games to end their season. Off-season Rebrand During the 2024 offseason, the Los Angeles Kings underwent a major rebrand. After promoting their new logo on June 20, the Kings released their new logo and jerseys on June 26. The new logo was heavily influenced by the Wayne Gretzky era branding, but the logo was modernized from purple and yellow to "enhanced silver" under the new theme: "Legacy Moves Us Forw ... [...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] |
Erik Portillo
Erik Portillo (born 3 September 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Portillo was drafted in the third round, 67th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Playing career Junior Portillo played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL) during the 2019–20 season. He appeared in 27 games and posted a 19–5–1 record, leading the USHL with a 2.11 goals against average (GAA), and a .915 save percentage. Following the season he was named first team All-USHL and named the USHL Goaltender of the Year. College Portillo began his collegiate career for the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season, he appeared in seven games and posted a 4–1–0 record with a 1.67 GAA and .935 save percentage. He made his collegiate debut for Michigan on 3 De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 2024–25 Buffalo Sabres season was the 55th season of play for the Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was the team's first season with Lindy Ruff back as head coach since 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres season, 2013. The Sabres suffered a 13-game winless streak in late November and early December that dropped them to last place in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference for much of the season. Despite this, the Sabres gained a hot streak towards the end of March and early April that kept their faint playoff hopes alive in a tight conference, but it was ultimately in vain as they were finally eliminated on April 8, 2025, when the 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season, Montreal Canadiens beat the 2024–25 Detroit Red Wings season, Detroit Red Wings. As a result, Buffalo missed the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, continuing the longest playoff drought in NHL history. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Record vs opponents Notes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Columbus Blue Jackets Season
The 2024–25 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the 25th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The season was marred by the tragic passing of star player Johnny Gaudreau, who, along with his brother Matthew, were killed while riding their bikes on August 29, 2024, after being hit from behind by a suspected drunk driver. The team dedicated the season in his memory. Despite a strong late-season push, the Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth consecutive season on April 16 after the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Columbus Blue Jackets preseason schedule was released on June 21, 2024. Regular season The Columbus Blue Jackets regular season schedule was released on July 2, 2024. Player statistics Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Colorado Avalanche Season
The 2024–25 Colorado Avalanche season was the 46th season for the Avalanche as the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, and their 29th playing season since the franchise relocated from Quebec City prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season. On October 16, 2024, after a 5–3 loss at home against the Boston Bruins, the Avalanche lost their first four games for the first time since 1998–99. On April 3, 2025, the Avalanche clinched their eighth straight playoff appearance after a 7–3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the first round, they faced the Dallas Stars, losing in seven games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Avalanche preseason schedule was released on June 20, 2024. , - , 1 , , September 23 , , Dallas , , 3–2 , , Colorado , , , , Miner , , 15,006 , , 0–1–0 , , , - , 2 , , September 27 , , Colorado , , 2–4 , , Dallas , , , , Mando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Boston Bruins Season
The 2024–25 Boston Bruins season was the List of Boston Bruins seasons, 101st season (100th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on November 1, 1924. On April 5, 2025, the Bruins, despite a 5–1 victory against the 2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes season, Carolina Hurricanes, were eliminated from playoff contention, missing the playoffs for the first time since their 2015–16 Boston Bruins season, 2015–16 season following their rival 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season, Montreal Canadiens' victory over the 2024–25 Philadelphia Flyers season, Philadelphia Flyers. This was the first time since 2006–07 Boston Bruins season, 2006–07 that the Bruins finished with a losing record. Despite a decent start to the season with a 20–14–4 record, the Bruins fell apart, suffering a 13–25–6 record the rest of the season. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Boston Bruins prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes Season
The 2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 46th season (45th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established in June 1979, and the 27th season since the franchise relocated from the Hartford Whalers to start the 1997–98 season. On April 2, 2025, the Hurricanes clinched their seventh consecutive playoff spot after they won in regulation against the Washington Capitals. In the playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils in five games in the first round, defeated the Washington Capitals in five games in the second round, but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Off-season On May 24, 2024, Don Waddell resigned as GM and President after 6 seasons. Eric Tulsky was named interim general manager that same day. On June 18, Tulsky was promoted to full-time general manager. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks Season
The 2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks season was the List of Chicago Blackhawks seasons, 99th season (98th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. On December 5, 2024, the Blackhawks fired Coach (ice hockey), head coach Luke Richardson and named Anders Sörensen, Anders Sorensen the interim head coach. On March 20, 2025, the Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth straight season after a loss against the 2024–25 Los Angeles Kings season, Los Angeles Kings. Off-season Broadcasting change On June 3, 2024, The Blackhawks announced they would not renew their contract with NBC Sports Chicago and join the newly established Chicago Sports Network along with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. The network is available on cable providers, streaming services, and Terrestrial television, over-the-air. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeway Face-Off
The Freeway Face-Off is an ice hockey rivalry between the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. The series takes its name from the massive freeway system in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, the home of both teams; one could travel from one team's arena to the other simply by traveling along Interstate 5. The term is akin to the '' Freeway Series'', which refers to meetings between the Los Angeles metropolitan area's Major League Baseball teams, the Dodgers and the Angels. History The Kings and Ducks are rivals due to geographic proximity. The two teams are situated in the same metropolitan area and share a television market. The rivalry started with the Ducks' inaugural season in 1993–94 and has since continued. The Kings' first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals came in 1993. As of the end of the 2022–23 season, they have reached the Stanley Cup playoffs 32 times in franchise history (13 appearances since the Ducks joined the NHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Anaheim Ducks Season
The 2024–25 Anaheim Ducks season was the 32nd season of operation, and the 31st season of play, for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 15, 1993. On April 3, 2025, the Ducks were eliminated from playoff contention for the seventh consecutive season following a loss to the Calgary Flames. Off-season Rebrand During the 2024 offseason, the Anaheim Ducks underwent a major rebrand. After teasing their new logo starting on June 14, on June 24 the Ducks released their new logo. The new logo was heavily influenced by their " Mighty Ducks" branding, but color was modernized with the jade and eggplant replaced by orange and gold, with the new branding catering to "Orange Country," in reference to Orange County and the surrounding area's history of growing oranges. The former webbed-duck foot logo was retained as a secondary logo and a shoulder pad patch. Broadcasting change In late August, during the offseason, the Anaheim Ducks announced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky ( ; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "the Great One", he has been called the greatest ice hockey player ever by the NHL based on surveys of hockey writers, ex-players, general managers and coaches. Gretzky is the leading career Point (ice hockey), point scorer and Assist (ice hockey), assist producer in NHL history and has more assists than any other player has total career points. He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, Gretzky tallied over 100 points in 15 professional seasons. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he List of career achievements by Wayne Gretzky, held 61 NHL records: 40 regular season records, 15 playoff records, and 6 NHL All-Star Game, All-Star records.For his titles, see * Regarded as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Vegas Golden Knights Season
The 2024–25 Vegas Golden Knights season was the List of Vegas Golden Knights seasons, eighth season for the National Hockey League franchise that started playing in the 2017–18 NHL season, 2017–18 season. On April 1, 2025, the Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth for the seventh time in eight seasons, following the 2024–25 Calgary Flames season, Calgary Flames' loss in regulation to the 2024–25 Utah Hockey Club season, Utah Hockey Club. Subsequently, on April 12, the Golden Knights clinched their fourth Pacific Division championship after defeating the 2024–25 Nashville Predators season, Nashville Predators 5–3 in regulation. The Golden Knights defeated the 2024–25 Minnesota Wild season, Minnesota Wild in the first round in six games before losing to the 2024–25 Edmonton Oilers season, Edmonton Oilers in the second round in five games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The 2024 preseason schedule was pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
