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Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Red Wings – 4/9/24

Matthew Zator | April 9, 2024

The Washington Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CAPITALS (36-30-11) at RED…

Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Bruins – 4/9/24

Matthew Zator | April 9, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. HURRICANES (49-22-7) at BRUINS (46-17-15) 7 p.m.…

McDavid Could Miss Time Due to Lower-Body Injury

Jim Parsons | April 9, 2024

It’s not clear how serious the injury is and head coach Kris Knoblauch said the Edmonton Oilers are leaving it up to Connor McDavid to decide if he wants to…

Playoff Spots, Seeding and NHL Awards Still Up For Grabs Down the Stretch

Harrison Smajovits | April 9, 2024

There are less than 10 days left in the NHL regular season, and much is left to be decided. Some playoff spots are still up for grabs and seeding for…

NHL Playoff Clinching Scenarios & Player Milestones – 4/9/24

Jim Bay | April 9, 2024

The NHL has 13 games scheduled for the evening of April 9, and most of the games have implications for the playoffs or players reaching milestones. Here is the breakdown…

J.T. Miller Notches 100th Point & 400th Career Assist

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2024

On a night that Brock Boeser hit 40 goals, and Conor Garland scored his 100th in the NHL, JT Miller joined the century club with his 100th point of the…

Brock Boeser Scores 40 Goals for the First Time in His Career

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser has hit the 40-goal mark for the first time in his career. Before this season, he had four 20-goal campaigns, but never eclipsed more than…

Big Night for Jack Eichel as He Hits 300 Career Assists

Jordan Reinhardt | April 8, 2024

Jack Eichel, the all-world utility centerman for the Vegas Golden Knights, notched career assist no. 300 in tonight’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. He also has two goals in the…

U.S. Defeats Canada in Overtime to Take Top Seed in Women’s Worlds

Jim Bay | April 8, 2024

Kristen Simms scored with 1:22 left in overtime to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Canada in a game full of scoring chances, great goaltending, heart-pounding pace, and…

Auston Matthews Scores 65th Goal, Ties Alex Ovechkin

Nick Haydon | April 8, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews scored his 65th goal of the season against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In doing so, he tied Alex Ovechkin for the most goals in a season…

Rickard Rakell Scores 200th Career Goal

Nick Haydon | April 8, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rickard Rakell has notched his 200th career goal in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was Rakell’s 14th goal and third in his last…

Tomas Hertl to Make Golden Knights Debut

Harrison Smajovits | April 8, 2024

Tomas Hertl will make his debut for the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night when the Golden Knights hit the road to play the Vancouver Canucks. Hertl has been out…