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Panthers Knock Out Lightning to Clinch Trip to Second Round

Harrison Smajovits | April 29, 2024

The Florida Panthers took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in game five, 6-1, to clinch a trip to the second round for the second consecutive season. They beat the Lightning…

Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Golden Knights – Game 4

Matthew Zator | April 29, 2024

The Dallas Stars take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight for Game 4 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Projected Lineups for the Lightning vs Panthers – Game 5

Justin Giampietro | April 29, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol

Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 29, 2024

There is news out of Seattle today as the Seattle Kraken have announced that they will be making a coaching change and are relieving Dave Hakstol of his duties as…

Keefe on Matthews’ Game 5 Availability and Unusual Illness Status

Jim Parsons | April 29, 2024

Auston Matthews may not be available for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a do-or-die Game 5 playoff situation against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he was hopeful,…

Hellebuyck, Demko & Bobrovsky Named Vezina Trophy Finalists

Nick Haydon | April 29, 2024

Connor Helleybuck, Thatcher Demko, and Sergei Bobrovsky were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded every season “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position.” The finalists…

Oilers Shut Out Kings 1-0 in Game 4, Grab 3-1 Series Lead

Edgar Chaput | April 29, 2024

After three matches during which one or both sides scored a flurry of goals, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings engaged in a vintage, tightly contested, defensive battle on…

Rangers Sweep Capitals with 4-2 Win in Game 4, Round 2 Awaits

Edgar Chaput | April 28, 2024

There will be no shock early exit for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning club in the 2024 Playoffs. The New York Rangers made quick work of the Washington Capitals, defeating them 4-2…

Boeser Hat Trick Helps Canucks Win 4-3 in OT, Lead Series 3-1

Edgar Chaput | April 28, 2024

Game 4 of the Vancouver Canucks-Nashville Predators series offered both unforgettable sequences as well as a lot of the sluggish play that dominated the previous games. Through it all, the…

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Kings – Game 4

Jim Bay | April 28, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers will play the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the NHL Playoff Series tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Nichushkin’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche Past Jets in Game 4

Jim Bay | April 28, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche got a hat trick from Valeri Nichushkin to lead the team in defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 of their NHL Playoff series. Nathan MacKinnon…

Canucks Starting Arturs Silovs in Game 4 vs. Predators

Lukas Bernasiewicz | April 28, 2024

When it rains it pours. After filling in for Thatcher Demko in both Games 2 and 3, Casey DeSmith has now been ruled out with an injury and prospect goaltender…