How the Sabres’ win streak affects playoff chances, Noah Östlund’s rise and more: Notes

Even after a 10-game win streak, the tightly contested Eastern Conference means playoffs aren't a sure thing for the Sabres yet.
National Hockey League

Friday Forecheck: Milestone Watch for Couturier and Konecny

Flyers forwards Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny recently hit some significant individual milestones in their respective careers.
Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks hoping to force more turnovers on forecheck and in neutral zone this season

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Speed kills? Blues hope newfound pace can improve aggression, forecheck

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the St. Louis Blues successful offer sheet maneuvers for Edmonton Oilers' players. The Blues ...
National Hockey League

Friday Forecheck: Flyers WJC Primer

Flyers 2025 second-round pick Shane Vansaghi, a collegiate teammate of Martone's at Michigan State, made the Team USA roster for a specific purpose. He's there to create havoc on the forecheck, inject instant energy for his team, and get under opponents' skin.
The Michigan Daily

Forecheck from Michigan depth leads to victory over Wisconsin

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Georgia McKay/DAILY. Buy this photo. On paper, the No. 2 Michigan hockey team’s top line scored the game-tying and game-winning goals. Undoubtedly, its ...
The New York Times

Why the Blues keep winning: Top players producing, forecheck, defense scoring and more

When St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington returned from the 4 Nations Face-Off, he said, “I feel like I missed something.” Binnington didn’t miss any Blues games, only a week of practice. But upon his return, he sensed a different atmosphere ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

As Blues' forecheck heats up, their rush offense remains potent

Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) pushes off Lightning forward Brayden Point as he chases the puck during second-period action Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Enterprise Center. SAN JOSE, Calif. — As the Blues have found a rhythm on their way to five wins ...
The Boston Globe

With forecheck and finish, Catholic Memorial hockey shuts out St. Mary’s in Division 1 tournament

For over half of the first period, Catholic Memorial was tenacious in its forecheck, keeping the puck in the St. Mary’s zone and building a 22-1 shot differential. St. Mary’s freshman goalie Anthony Palmer did all that he could, but the relentless ...
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