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Projected Lineups for the Kings vs Oilers – Game 5

Justin Giampietro | May 1, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

Projected Lineups for the Golden Knights vs Stars – Game 5

Justin Giampietro | May 1, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Analyst Says Leafs Have “Passenger” Problem with Matthews in Lineup

Jim Parsons | May 1, 2024

Auston Matthews may or may not be able to play Game 6 for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. His “illness” is still very much a dark cloud hanging over…

Hughes, Josi & Makar Named 2024 Norris Trophy Finalists

Jim Bay | May 1, 2024

The NHL has announced its finalist for the James Norris Trophy, presented annually “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The…

Predators Clip Canucks 2-1 in Game 5, Send Series Back to Nashville

Edgar Chaput | May 1, 2024

It’s often said that the most dangerous animal is the one that’s wounded and cornered. In the case of the Nashville Predators, their pride had been dealt a blow with…

Avalanche Outduel Jets 6-3 in Game 5, Take Series 4-1

Edgar Chaput | May 1, 2024

The famous whiteout in Winnipeg huffed and puffed as much as it could, but it couldn’t stop the Colorado Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon and company took Game 5 against the Winnipeg…

Hurricanes Use Strong Third Period to Eliminate the Islanders

Jim Bay | April 30, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes got third-period goals from Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen to break a 3-3 tie and defeat the New York Islanders 6-3, eliminating them from the 2024 NHL…

Maple Leafs’ Knies Scores Overtime Goal to Avoid Elimination

Jim Bay | April 30, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have held off elimination for now, getting an overtime goal from Matthew Knies to hold off the Boston Bruins 2-1. The Maple Leafs still trail 3-2…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Canucks – Game 5

Jim Bay | April 30, 2024

The Nashville Predators face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents,…

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Hurricanes – Game 5

Jim Bay | April 30, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena tonight for Game 5 of the NHL Playoff series. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Jets – Game 5

Justin Giampietro | April 30, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Bruins – Game 5

Justin Giampietro | April 30, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight for Game 5 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…