And all of the sudden, the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wind down. Nothing’s decided in the West just yet, but Colorado is looking for a commanding 3-1 series lead when action resumes in Minnesota on Monday night. A couple of games are on Tuesday’s slate, with Montreal up 2-1 and home for Game 4 against Buffalo with the nightcap being a pivotal Game 5 from Sin City in the deadlocked Anaheim/Vegas series. Minnesota and Colorado move on to
After suffering their first loss of these playoffs against the Minnesota Wild by a final score of 5-1, the Colorado Avalanche look to bounce back tonight in Minnesota for Game 4 and hopefully take a 3-1 series lead. Colorado Avalanche The Avs arguably played their worst game of these playoffs in Game 3, and the […]
The way Marty Murray sees it, the Brandon Wheat Kings essentially came away with the equivalent of two first-round picks from the Western Hockey League Prospect Draft last week. The […]
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named as the fourth-best player in the last 50 years of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). McDavid was drafted first overall by the Erie Otters in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, becoming just the third player in CHL history to be granted exceptional player status, allowing…
The meeting gave Tkachuk and Staios a chance to take a look back, but more importantly, study the changes that will take place in the off-season to help get the Senators to the next level
The meeting gave Tkachuk and Staios a chance to take a look back, but more importantly, study the changes that will take place in the off-season to help get the Senators to the next level
The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with special assistant Shane Doan per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Doan’s contract in Toronto was set to expire on June 30. He was originally hired by former Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving in 2023 and will step away before he has a chance to work […]
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One of the top free-agent goaltenders in this 2026 unrestricted class is former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. After he departed from the team in the Tristan Jarry trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, Skinner played through ups and downs, but did help the Pens earn a playoff berth. However, after losing three…
The Stanley Cup playoff atmosphere in Montreal is different from that of the average NHL city. Canadiens coach Martin St-Louis and right winger Zachary Bolduc know that very well from their childhoods.
Minnesota stands pat with Jesper Wallstedt in net while Colorado turns to MacKenzie Blackwood for a pivotal Game 4 clash as the Wild look to even the series.
Alex Ovechkin‘s one-timer is the stuff of legend in hockey, as the powerful blast has helped him become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer over a historic 21-season career. While the thunderous shot has dented the twine behind countless goaltenders, it has also inflicted pain on many of the opposing defenders trying to block it.
Tommy Novak was held goalless and largely irrelevant in the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ six-game Round One series loss to the Philadelphia […] The post Figuring Out 3 Penguins Trade Chips; Few But Valuable appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
by Dan Adkisson As the 2026 NHL Playoffs take center stage, the betting landscape is shaped by a mix of proven contenders and emerging threats. For sports fans across the United States, understanding team performance trends, advanced metrics, and late-season momentum is essential when evaluating Stanley Cup futures. This year’s field highlights a balance […]
MONTREAL – In October, just a few games into the season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff might offer little or no information about his lineup. So right now, in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he’s not going to divulge anything. The Sabres, having fallen behind 2-1 to the Canadiens in the best-of-seven series and been outscored 11-3 in losing the last two games, might be ready to change some things for Game 4 ...
Former NHL star Shane Doan's time as a special assistant to the GM with the Toronto Maple Leafs has reportedly come to an end. Three teams in particular seem like good fits for him.
The second-round playoff series between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens hit an emotional high at the Bell Centre on Sunday night. Partly fueling the heightened tensions was an incident between Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn and Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes with 8:28 remaining in the second period. As Malenstyn went hard to the net on
"They're like an Aunt and Uncle to me now." Hear from Matthew Andonovski and his billet family - Mike and Amanda - on the bond they’ve built, life away from home, and what the experience has meant to all of them in Ep 1 of Beyond the Crest Presented by Delta Hotels @OHLHockey | @OHLRangers | @CHLHockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.you
The Montreal Canadiens answered back in a BIG way. Tyler Yaremchuk and Steve Peters are joined by Marco D'Amico to break down the Canadiens’ statement win, how Lane Hutson continues to elevate his game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and why Cole Caufield helped swing momentum back toward Montreal. They also discuss what changed after Game 1, whether the Habs are starting to take control of the series, and what this means moving forward. #Canadiens #Habs #MontrealCanadiens #LaneHutson #ColeCaufi
MONTREAL — As a hockey-obsessed kid growing up in nearby Laval, Que., Martin St. Louis loved when the Canadiens went on deep playoff runs because it meant more nights past his bedtime. “I grew up 20 minutes from here, and all my idols were the Canadiens,” St. Louis said Monday. “I was able to stay The post Canadiens coach Martin St.
A historic season for coach Andrew Lord and the Ontario Reign came to a heartbreaking end in double overtime on Saturday night, as they fell to the visiting Coachella Valley Firebirds in a winner-take-all Game 5. For the fourth time in the series, Ontario gave up the first goal of the game — which certainly […]
MONTREAL – It’s not just that the Buffalo Sabres lost two straight games to the Canadiens and fell behind in the best-of-seven series. Oh no. It’s how they dropped those contests. The Canadiens throttled the Sabres in consecutive four-goal victories, outscoring them 11-3 to roar back and take a 2-1 lead. Following Friday’s 5-1 home setback, the Sabres scored 53 seconds into Sunday’s ugly 6-2 loss at the raucous Bell Centre before imploding.
More changes are inbound for the Vancouver Canucks front office. Legendary Canucks twins Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin were offered a promotion from their roles as development coaches per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast. The brothers accepted the offer for more work this weekend and are still working with the team […]
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins NHL Now to discuss the Vancouver Canucks GM search, the Maple Leafs moving on from Shane Doan and more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsrhXtzXmzYX_fiyNHHxbw?sub_confirmation=1 NHL Media on X: https://x.com/NHLMedia NHL Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NHLMedia/ NHL Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlmedia
After scoring twice in Game 2 of the WHL Finals for the Everett Silvertips, Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear is now up to three goals in his last two games.
Defying critics who dismiss their historic back-to-back sweeps as easy wins, Carolina’s statistical dominance proves they are a balanced juggernaut capable of dismantling the NHL’s hottest defensive units.
Welcome back to another edition of Ask Dubey. The Edmonton Oilers playoff run has come and gone like that, and it’s right into off-season mode for the team. On this week’s edition of Ask Dubey, I fielded some questions about who my top goaltending target, and top free agent targets would be. Let’s dive into them….
Making some sense out of the Jason Robertson contract dilemma Dallas has a big decision to make with its top goal scorer this summer, and it’s one that requires a good dose of perspective
Jonny Lazarus thinks Alex Lyon should start game 4. Colby Cohen wants to see UPL take the net back. Who do you agree with? Presented by bet365 #bet365 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilers
Sean Couturier put on a performance for the Flyers that playoffs that can only be described as a resurgence, turning back the clock. The post Playoff Resurgence: Couturier Proved His Worth, Won the City Back with Postseaon Performance appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
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Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden speak during Monday's media availability at City National Arena. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for all the latest Vegas Golden Knights Videos! For more info: http://vegasgoldenknights.com Follow the Golden Knights on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegasgoldenknights Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegasgoldenknights
Head Coach John Tortorella speaks during Monday’s media availability at City National Arena. Tortorella’s “Words of Wisdom” is presented by Nevada Oral and Facial Surgery. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for all the latest Vegas Golden Knights Videos! For more info: http://vegasgoldenknights.com Follow the Golden Knights on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegasgoldenknights Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegasgoldenkn
Saturday night, the Minnesota Wild were able to get one on the Colorado Avalanche in Minnesota during Game 3 of the series. Until this point, the Wild had led for less than two minutes of game time in the series. … Continue reading → The post Avs look to bounce back after Game 3 loss
MONTREAL — Game 5 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal between the Montréal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost has been postponed for what the league calls “player safety concerns related to illness.” The league made the announcement hours before the opening faceoff on Monday and said a rescheduled date will be announced soon. In The post
From blue-chip goaltenders to high-octane forwards, discover which future stars are poised to transform the roster as we break down the most promising talents in the system.
Steve Yzerman’s patient approach pays dividends as elite talents like Nate Danielson and Trey Augustine headline a deep pool of prospects fueling Detroit’s surge toward the Atlantic Division summit.
Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff talks about what went wrong defensively on the Canadiens first goal of Game 3, and addresses the notion that his team is showing their inexperience, says “this is all part of the playoffs.”
Sabres forward Alex Tuch said Game 3 vs. Montreal was the worst game he’s played defensively and doesn’t want to forget the feeling afterwards, says instead we got to look ourselves in the mirror, and use it as motivation to play better in Game 4.
NEW YORK — Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn and Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj are paying for their actions. The NHL’s department of player safety said in separate statements Monday both players have been fined the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement for indiscretions in Montreal’s 6-2 victory over Buffalo that gave the Original Six franchise The post
Utica, NY - New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta announced today that Braden Birch has been named Assistant General Manager.The Hamilton,... - AHL Utica Comets
Former NHL Video Coach, Steve “Petey” Peters goes Inside the Coaches’ Room to break down some of the goals from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Petey shows you the plays that make the play. See how little details make a BIG difference on these goals. The Montreal Canadiens played on their toes and the speed was too much for the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo struggled to defend the front of their net and Montreal went on to a 6-2 win in Game 3. Goals by Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, Zach Bolduc, Juraj
Watch full game highlights from the Sabres 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin scored the goals for the Sabres while Alex Lyon made 31 saves. This win gave Montreal a 2-1 series lead. Subscribe to the Buffalo Sabres YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2G1G8eT For More Sabres Action: https://bufsabres.co/2XAYg5m #BuffaloSabres #Sabres #NHL For more Sabres action: Sabres.com Follow us on X: twitter.com/BuffaloSabres Follow us on TikT
The Chicago Blackhawks are almost a month into the offseason, and things are starting to take shape. The World Championships start on May 15 in Switzerland, and the Blackhawks will…
It wouldn’t be dramatic to rank the last few weeks among the most consequential in Minnesota Wild franchise history. Minnesota seems to have found a franchise goaltender in Jesper Wallstedt, Matt Boldy is developing into a superstar, and the team celebrated a playoff-round win for the first time sin...
NHL-stjärnan Victor Hedman tog en paus från hockeyn för att hantera sin mentala hälsa. – Jag tycker det är fantastiskt inspirerande att se Hedman komma ut och prata så öppet om det. Det är så mycket stigma och hysch, hysch kring det här, säger racingstjärnan Marcus Ericsson.Hedman missade hela slutspelet och har fått en del kritik för sitt beslut. Av egna
Goalie relieved Wedgewood in 2nd period of loss to Wild on SaturdayForward scores 2nd goal of postseason for Montreal, which takes lead against Sabres in East 2nd Round
Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Canadiens' defense and goaltending, who the Sabres and Avalanche should start in net, the Hurricanes' sweep and more.
Among the pending unrestricted free agents the Columbus Blue Jackets have on their roster, few are more experienced than veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson. Earlier this month, Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff reported that the Blue Jackets will part ways with Gudbranson, but today The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported that such a decision is premature. […]
After Monday’s practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed Ben Danford joining the Marlies’ playoff run, Danford’s acclimation process to pro playoff hockey, Easton Cowan’s second-round performance, and the challenge against the Cleveland Monsters in the third round. Ben Danford has joined the team. What is the plan for him? Gruden: We know what […] The post
(RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Monday that the team's home opener for the 2026-2... - ECHL Rapid City Rush
"Auston wants to win Toronto. Wants to be here. But..." David Pagnotta on Auston Matthews' future as a Toronto Maple Leaf. Presented by @FanDuelCanada Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersn
Welcome to another episode of the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek! The Carolina Hurricanes continue their dominant Stanley Cup Playoff run and are starting to make NHL history. Are the Hurricanes finally built for a deep Cup run, and can anyone slow them down? Gregor and Marek break down Carolina’s relentless style, their elite depth, and why this year’s team feels different from past playoff exits. The guys also dive into the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead, the growi
Na posledním MS poprvé od roku 2018 narazili na zátaras už před čtvrtfinále. Díru do světa zrovna neudělali ani při únorových hrách v Miláně. Tak co další květnová mise, Němci? Aspiranty na blyštivý kov hledejte jinde.
Miettinen, a 20-year-old product of Helsinki, Finland, recorded six points (2G-4A) as the Silvertips split the opening two games of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.
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