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About Pat Pickens

Pat Pickens is an award-winning sports writer and author who has covered the NHL since 2013. He has covered the Rangers, and the NHL, for outlets like the New York Times, NHL.com, Sportsnet.ca, Bleacher Report and more. He is the author of the 2021 non-fiction book "The Whalers" and director/co-producer of the same-titled 2025 documentary about the history of the NHL's Hartford Whalers.

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders
2026-04-09
The Islanders scored a much-needed win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, led by another huge night from Matthew Schaefer.
NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
2026-04-09
The Devils will try to stop the Penguins from clinching a playoff spot when the Metropolitan Division rivals square off…
NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils
2026-04-07
The Devils will host the Flyers on Tuesday in a game with huge playoff implications for both teams. Find out…
NHL: Preseason-Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars
2026-04-06
Peter DeBoer coached his first practice Monday then spoke with the press about how he has evolved and what he…
NHL: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-04-06
The New York Islanders shocked the hockey world by hiring Patrick Roy in January 2024. So it is no surprise…
NHL: Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils
2026-04-04
The New Jersey Devils (39-34-2, 8o points) will square against the red-hot Montreal Canadiens (44-21-10, 98 points) in a home-and-home…
NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at New York Islanders
2026-04-03
The Islanders lost an all-important game at home to the Flyers on Friday night. Here are the key takeaways from…
Syndication: The Record
2026-04-03
Jack Hughes had a moment that was too excited to pass up Friday. The Devils center helped kick off the…
NHL: Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
2026-04-03
The New Jersey Devils offense is so hot at home they can make a potential Vezina Trophy finalist look like…
NHL: Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
2026-04-02
The New Jersey Devils (38-34-2, 78 points) will try to play spoiler when they host the Washington Capitals’ (38-28-9) on…