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Milic thrown to the wolves

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Yesterday at 8:48 PM CST

RALEIGH, N.C. — Poor Thomas Milic. He never really stood a chance.

The 22-year-old goaltender, making his NHL debut on Friday afternoon in Raleigh, was thrown to the wolves by a spiralling Winnipeg Jets team that suddenly can’t score, defend… or win.

A 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes would have actually been much worse if not for Milic, who stopped 31 of 35 shots he faced and deserved better. Thanks entirely to him, this was actually a 1-1 game with less than nine minutes to play until the Jets completely imploded.

However, it wasn’t just the foul finish that had head coach Scott Arniel fuming as he spoke with the Free Press outside the team’s room at Lenovo Center.

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Legendary Flyers enforcer chronicles highs and lows on and off the ice in new memoir

Reviewed by Gilbert Gregory 4 minute read Preview

Legendary Flyers enforcer chronicles highs and lows on and off the ice in new memoir

Reviewed by Gilbert Gregory 4 minute read 2:00 AM CST

The way hockey is played changed dramatically in the early to mid-1970s, when the Philadelphia Flyers rose to the highest echelons of the NHL by using violence and intimidation to create space for the team’s skilled players, winning the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975.

At the forefront of the violence and intimidation component of the success of the team, which came to be nicknamed the Broad Street Bullies, was Dave ‘The Hammer” Schultz.

A smalltown boy from rural Saskatchewan, Schultz was thrust into the role of intimidating the opposition by pounding its tougher players into submission, setting NHL records for penalty minutes along the way. It was a role he was never entirely comfortable with, but he embraced it nonetheless, as it meant living his dream of playing in the NHL. (Schulz was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1976, and would go on to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres before retiring after the 1980-81 season.) As he says in Hammered: The Fight of My Life, “I never loved it. But from the moment I started fighting, I knew I couldn’t stop.”

Fifty years after the Flyers won their second of two consecutive Stanley Cups, and more than 40 years after his career came to a sudden (if not predictable) end, Schultz was an angry alcoholic, estranged from his family and friends, living a life of regret and looking for answers. He knew he had made mistakes in his life and takes responsibility for them, but as a product of the macho world of professional sports he can’t admit he has problems, let alone allow himself to seek help for them.

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Despite his unease with his role as an enforcer, Dave Schultz (right) embraced it in order to live his dream of playing in the NHL.

Rusty Kennedy / Associated Press files
                                Despite his unease with his role as an enforcer, Dave Schultz (right) embraced it in order to live his dream of playing in the NHL.

Rocking Raleigh as a Hurricane

Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Preview

Rocking Raleigh as a Hurricane

Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:08 PM CST

RALEIGH — Josh Stein may be the governor of North Carolina, while Janet Cowell is the current mayor of Raleigh. But make no mistake: Seth Jarvis could probably run this place if he wanted to.

The Winnipeg product is as popular as they come around these parts, winning fans everywhere with his terrific play on the ice and his personality and charm off of it. All of that was on display earlier this week when the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the New York Rangers in what was touted as a “Showcase Game” for Jarvis.

FanDuel Sports Network South made him the focal point of their broadcast, with an isolated box capturing his every move — from pre-game arrival to the final buzzer and beyond. He was mic’d up and, fittingly, scored his team-leading 12th goal of the year, giving it an extra-long fist pump while sliding on his knees and a huge “wooooooo” for all those tuning in.

Jarvis is no stranger to the spotlight, as he’s one of the featured players this year in Amazon Prime’s FACEOFF: Inside the NHL series which gives viewers an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at life in the NHL.

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Carolina Hurricanes centre Seth Jarvis scored his team-leading 12th goal of the year against the New York Rangers on Wednesday. The Winnipeg product is as popular as ever in Raleigh.

David Zalubowski / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES
                                Carolina Hurricanes centre Seth Jarvis scored his team-leading 12th goal of the year against the New York Rangers on Wednesday. The Winnipeg product is as popular as ever in Raleigh.

Utah tries to stop road losing streak, faces St. Louis

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Utah Mammoth (12-10-3, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (8-10-7, in the Central Division)

St. Louis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth will try to end a six-game road losing streak when they visit the St. Louis Blues.

St. Louis has a 1-3-0 record in Central Division play and an 8-10-7 record overall. The Blues have allowed 89 goals while scoring 67 for a -22 scoring differential.

Ducks in action against the Blackhawks following shootout victory

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Anaheim Ducks (15-8-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-9-5, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Ducks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in a shootout.

Chicago is 5-5-3 in home games and 10-9-5 overall. The Blackhawks serve 12.2 penalty minutes per game to rank third in the league.

Hurricanes take on the Flames following Jarvis’ hat trick

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Calgary Flames (9-14-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (15-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Calgary Flames after Seth Jarvis' hat trick against the Winnipeg Jets in the Hurricanes' 5-1 win.

Carolina has gone 7-3-1 at home and 15-7-2 overall. The Hurricanes are 6-1-2 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

Capitals look to keep win streak going, visit the Islanders

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Washington Capitals (14-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (13-9-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals will look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the New York Islanders.

New York has a 4-3-2 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 13-9-3 record overall. The Islanders are 5-1-1 in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Jets come into matchup against the Predators on losing streak

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Winnipeg Jets (12-11, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (8-12-4, in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets are looking to end their four-game slide with a win against the Nashville Predators.

Nashville is 8-12-4 overall with a 1-4-2 record against the Central Division. The Predators have given up 87 goals while scoring 61 for a -26 scoring differential.

Wild in action against the Sabres following shootout victory

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Buffalo Sabres (9-11-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (14-7-4, in the Central Division)

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Buffalo Sabres after the Wild knocked off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout.

Minnesota is 14-7-4 overall and 8-3-3 in home games. The Wild have a 3-1-4 record in games decided by one goal.

Detroit brings losing streak into game against Boston

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Detroit Red Wings (13-11-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (14-12, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings aim to break their three-game slide with a victory against the Boston Bruins.

Boston has a 6-4-0 record in Atlantic Division games and a 14-12 record overall. The Bruins serve 12.4 penalty minutes per game to rank second in the league.

Rangers look to keep win streak going, host the Lightning

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Tampa Bay Lightning (15-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (13-11-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers play the Tampa Bay Lightning with a three winning streak on the line.

New York has a 2-7-1 record in home games and a 13-11-2 record overall. The Rangers have a 5-1-1 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Devils bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Flyers

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

Philadelphia Flyers (13-7-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (16-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils will attempt to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

New Jersey has a 3-2-1 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 16-7-1 record overall. The Devils have a 6-1-1 record when scoring a power-play goal.

Golden Knights bring losing streak into game against the Sharks

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:11 AM CST

San Jose Sharks (12-10-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (10-6-8, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights come into a matchup with the San Jose Sharks after losing four in a row.

Vegas has a 10-6-8 record overall and a 3-0-4 record in Pacific Division play. The Golden Knights have a 1-2-1 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

Kaprizov’s two goals lead Wild to 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche, extending streak to seven

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Kaprizov’s two goals lead Wild to 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche, extending streak to seven

The Associated Press 12 minute read Yesterday at 11:29 PM CST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had two goals in regulation, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout, and the Minnesota Wild extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

Minnesota, a league-best 11-1-1 in November, got 39 saves from Jesper Wallstedt, who won his sixth straight start and improved to 7-0-2 this season.

The loss was the first in 11 games for Colorado, now 10-0-2 in November.

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and assist, and Gabriel Landeskog also scored for the Avalanche. Scott Wedgewood stopped 35 shots, but his career-high eight-game winning streak ended.

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Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) looks on after scoring on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) looks on after scoring on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Luke Evangelista scores key goal as the Predators beat the slumping Blackhawks 4-3

The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:11 PM CST

CHICAGO (AP) — Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Evangelista each had a goal and an assist, helping the Nashville Predators beat the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Friday night.

Matthew Wood also scored as last-place Nashville posted its second straight win. Juuse Saros made 24 saves.

Evangelista picked up his 100th career point when he beat Arvid Soderblom with 3:33 left in the second period, giving Nashville a 3-2 lead. It was his third goal of the season and No. 36 in 195 career games — all with the Predators.

Ryan Donato, Ryan Greene and Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in its fifth consecutive loss. Soderblom stopped 25 shots.

Johnston’s power-play goal pushes Stars past Mammoth 4-3

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Johnston’s power-play goal pushes Stars past Mammoth 4-3

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:44 PM CST

DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored 28 seconds into a two-minute, five-on-three power play late in the second period to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Friday night.

Roope Hintz matched a career high by scoring in his fourth straight game, and Jamie Benn and Jason Robertson scored 1:02 apart midway through the second period for the Stars, who have won three straight and are 9-1-1 in their last 11 games.

Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 11th win, tied for second place in the NHL.

Logan Cooley, Kevin Rooney and Jack McBain scored for the Mammoth, who began a season-long six-game road trip. Vitek Vanecek stopped 24 of 28 shots he faced.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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