The National Hockey League announced today that Capitals forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking. Oshie cross-checked Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang in the second period of Friday's game.
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The Colorado Avalanche announced today that center Nathan MacKinnon will miss at least the next 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury. MacKinnon was injured in Colorado's game on Tuesday.
In 49 games this season MacKinnon has tied a career high with 24 goals and has been a big part of the Avalanche's recent hot streak. His absence will be felt immensely.
The NHL announced that Detroit Red Wings forward Luke Witkowski has been suspended 10 games due to his actions on Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames. In the video below the NHL discusses the reasoning for his suspension. As a result, Witkowski will forfeit $40,322.60.
The NHL announced today that New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes, and Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Steven Stamkos & Alex Killorn have all been fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night's game.
The National Hockey League announced that Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller has been named Rookie of the Month for October. Keller scored nine goals in 13 games in October and also finished the month with 15 points.
This morning the Ottawa Senators announced the team has signed goaltender Craig Anderson to a two-year contract extension worth $9.5 million.
Anderson went 25-11-4 in 40 games last season with five shutouts and a goals-against-average of 2.34. The New Jersey Devils announced today that center Travis Zajac will miss four to six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle. "This morning, Travis Zajac underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle that was suffered last week during off-season training. The procedure was performed by the club's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow. Zajac's expected recovery time is approximately four to six months." The Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl have agreed to an eight-year deal worth $68 million today. The 21 year-old center netted 29 goals, 48 assists, and 77 points last season with Edmonton.
The New York Rangers announced that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent Mika Zibanejad on a five-year contract worth $26.75 million.
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