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Apr 30, 2025
Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson was replaced after two periods Tuesday night because of an illness, putting Marc-Andre Fleury in net for the Wild.
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Apr 30, 2025
Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second OT to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 Tuesday night to clinch their first-round playoff series and become the first team to advance into Round 2.
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Apr 30, 2025
Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second OT to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 Tuesday night to clinch their first-round playoff series and become the first team to advance into Round 2.
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Apr 29, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 29, 2025
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of Florida's first-round series against Tampa Bay.
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Apr 29, 2025
Valtteri Filppula -- one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and world championships -- has decided to retire from hockey at age 41 after playing one final season at home in his native Finland.
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Apr 29, 2025
Rick Tocchet has stepped down as Canucks coach despite the team's attempts to re-sign him. Vancouver becomes the eighth NHL team looking to hire a new coach this offseason.
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Apr 29, 2025
Here's how the group's performance at a Kings game went viral, and why it means so much culturally.
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Apr 29, 2025
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi, 25, will return from a monthlong absence and play in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, as his club looks to take a 3-2 lead.
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Apr 29, 2025
Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski are finalists for the Norris Trophy.
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Apr 29, 2025
Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, 25, will make his postseason debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Anderson was knocked from Sunday's game by an upper-body shot.
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Apr 29, 2025
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a hearing with the NHL over his hit to the head of Brandon Hagel.
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Apr 29, 2025
British prosecutors said Tuesday no charges will be brought against a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson in 2023.
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Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday may be the end for the Sens and Devils, while pivotal Games 5 transpire in Wild-Knights, Oilers-Kings.
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Apr 29, 2025
Here's how the group's performance at a Kings game went viral, and why it means so much culturally.
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Apr 28, 2025
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains "day to day" and was not in the lineup for Game 5.
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Apr 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel left his club's Game 4 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday after a high hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad that wasn't penalized in the second period, and he was still being evaluated well into the third period.
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Apr 28, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team's last two playoff losses.
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Apr 28, 2025
Both the Canadiens and Capitals were fined $25,000 each for players' antics during warmups before Game 4 on Sunday night.
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Apr 28, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy finalists on Monday.
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Apr 28, 2025
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is not ready to return from injury in time for Game 5.
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Apr 28, 2025
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced Monday.
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Apr 28, 2025
Winnipeg is reeling, the Panthers are stirring things up and Toronto is looking for a finishing touch -- again.
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Apr 28, 2025
Winnipeg is reeling, the Panthers are stirring things up and Toronto is looking for a finishing touch -- again.
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Apr 28, 2025
Can the Bolts tie it up with the Cats? And who will get the upper hand in a Game 5 out west?
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Apr 28, 2025
Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series.
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Apr 28, 2025
Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis was at a loss for words in describing the message he wants to convey to Josh Anderson and the rest of his club after Sunday's 5-2 loss in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.
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Apr 27, 2025
After a Game 4 victory over New Jersey on Sunday, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was "frustrated" when there was no penalty given to Devils veteran forward Timo Meier when he injured goaltender Frederik Andersen in the second period.
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Apr 27, 2025
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Apr 27, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner who is among the favorites to win the award this season, allowed five goals before being pulled Sunday, as the Winnipeg Jets fell to the St. Louis Blues, 5-1, evening their West first-round series at 2-2.
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Apr 27, 2025
With all four series at 2-1, Sunday's games are all critical. Plus, highlights and three stars from Saturday.
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Apr 27, 2025
Playing in just his second game this season, and with his team facing a 2-1 series deficit, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years during his club's 4-0 Game 4 victory over the Dallas Stars Saturday.
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Apr 26, 2025
Without suspended winger Brandon Hagel in the lineup, the Tampa Bay Lightning stormed back to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Saturday, cutting their deficit in this Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1 on the strength of five unanswered goals.
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Apr 26, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson were each fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced on Saturday.
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Apr 26, 2025
Get ready for Saturday's four games with key stats, matchups, more. Plus, Friday's Three Stars and highlights.
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Apr 26, 2025
Simon Nemec went from a healthy scratch in Game 1 to scoring the winning goal in double overtime of Game 3 to give the Devils new life in their series against the Hurricanes.
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Apr 26, 2025
Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
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Apr 25, 2025
Brandon Hagel will miss Game 3 of the Lightning's first-round playoff series after getting suspended for his late hit that knocked Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out of Game 2.
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Apr 25, 2025
Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.
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Apr 25, 2025
Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler returned to the Devils' lineup on Friday night for Game 3 of the first-round series against the Hurricanes.
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Apr 25, 2025
Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury.
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Apr 25, 2025
All three teams returned home down 0-2. Can they turn the tide? Plus, Thursday's highlights and Three Stars.
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Apr 25, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 25, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 25, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 25, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 25, 2025
The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.
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Apr 25, 2025
The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.
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Apr 25, 2025
Montreal forward Patrik Laine did not attend the Canadiens' morning skate prior before Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Friday against the visiting Washington Capitals.
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Apr 25, 2025
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. The ruling means a new trial will be held, and jury selection for it began Friday.
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Apr 25, 2025
All three teams returned home down 0-2. Can they turn the tide? Plus, Thursday's highlights and Three Stars.
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Apr 25, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 25, 2025
Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.
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Apr 25, 2025
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left their Game 2 win over Tampa Bay after a third-period hit by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, which earned him a major penalty.
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Apr 24, 2025
Simon Benoit scored on a slap shot from the point at 1:19 of overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Senators and a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
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Apr 24, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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Apr 24, 2025
Both clubs are down 0-2 heading into Game 3. Plus, it's Game 2 of the Battle of Florida! Here's what to know.
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Apr 24, 2025
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
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Apr 24, 2025
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars.
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Apr 24, 2025
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch watched his team allow six goals for the second straight game in a loss to the Kings in Game 2 of the West quarterfinals.
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Apr 24, 2025
Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.
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Apr 23, 2025
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night against the Stars.
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Apr 23, 2025
Evander Kane made his season debut for the Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Kings on Wednesday night, while John Klingberg also returned from a lengthy injury absence.
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Apr 23, 2025
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will play in his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night against the Stars.
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Apr 23, 2025
The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.
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Apr 23, 2025
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.
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Apr 23, 2025
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog could play in his first NHL game in nearly three years on Wednesday night against the Stars.
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Apr 23, 2025
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs vowed that his team would return to the playoffs next season despite finishing in last place and trading away several players at the deadline.
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Apr 23, 2025
What have we learned from the beginning of Round 1? And what does it mean for the rest of the postseason?
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Apr 23, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 23, 2025
Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Apr 23, 2025
Previews and key stats for a pair of Game 2s and a pivotal Game 3 on the docket on Wednesday night.
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Apr 23, 2025
What have we learned from the beginning of Round 1? And what does it mean for the rest of the postseason?
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Apr 23, 2025
With a raucous crowd and optimism abound, the Tampa Bay Lightning finally opened their Eastern Conference first-round series with the rival Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, only to drop a deflating 6-2 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champions.
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Apr 23, 2025
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk made his long-awaited return to the lineup, scoring twice in the second period, as the Panthers handled the rival Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, in their Eastern Conference first-round series opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
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Apr 22, 2025
Edmonton forward Evander Kane, 33, who has not played since Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on June 10, could make his season debut in the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Florida Panthers could be without Matthew Tkachuk when they host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tkachuk has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a groin injury.
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Apr 22, 2025
Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pregame routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers defenseman was on a flight after briefly returning home for the birth of his second daughter on Sunday.
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Apr 22, 2025
Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team, charged with sexual assault last year for an incident that allegedly took place in June 2018 when they were in London, Ontario, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Florida Panthers could be without Matthew Tkachuk when they host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tkachuk has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a groin injury.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Islanders will not renew the contract of president and general manager Lou Lamoriello.
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Apr 22, 2025
Hockey Hall of Famer Lou Lamoriello, 82, is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime executive's contract was not being renewed following a year in which the club failed to make the playoffs.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill to GM one day after firing coach Dan Bylsma.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Devils won't have defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon, both injured in Game 1, for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Hurricanes, coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday.
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Apr 22, 2025
Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary will miss the remainder of the playoffs following meniscus surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
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Apr 22, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
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Apr 22, 2025
Colin Blackwell, who signed with the Stars in free agency last summer, making Dallas his sixth team in seven seasons, scored the overtime goal in Game 2 against the Avs on Monday night.
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Apr 22, 2025
The postseason continues with three Game 2s, along with Game 1 of Panthers-Lightning.
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Apr 22, 2025
In Edmonton's dramatic 6-5 loss to the Kings on Monday night, Oilers veteran forward Jeff Skinner, 32, finally made his Stanley Cup playoff debut after 15 seasons and a league-record 1,078 regular-season games, posting an assist along the way.
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Apr 22, 2025
Phillip Danault scored his second goal with 41 seconds to play, and the Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Oilers in the opener of the clubs' fourth consecutive first-round playoff series Monday night.
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Apr 22, 2025
The Avalanche, who activated Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve earlier in the day, were led onto the ice by their captain Monday for warmups, prior to Game 2 vs. the Stars, but the team eventually listed him as a healthy scratch before the 4-3 loss.
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Apr 22, 2025
Washington star forward Alex Ovechkin made some personal history in the Capitals' Game 1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, scoring the first playoff overtime goal of his storied career en route to a 3-2 win for the No. 1 seed in the East.
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Apr 22, 2025
Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has finally made his Stanley Cup playoff debut after a league-record 1,078 regular-season games.
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Apr 21, 2025
The Colorado Avalanche, who activated Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve earlier in the day, were led onto the ice by their captain Monday night for warmups, prior to Game 2 vs. the Dallas Stars, but the team eventually listed him as a healthy scratch.
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Apr 21, 2025
The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2025 Stanley Cup champion?
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Apr 21, 2025
The Kraken are seeking their third head coach in as many seasons after firing Dan Bylsma. More moves are expected, including Ron Francis to president and Jason Botterill to GM.
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Apr 21, 2025
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk, who hasn't played for the Panthers since Feb. 8 and hasn't played any games since the 4 Nations Face-Off two months ago, will skate Tuesday morning to gauge his availability for Game 1 later that night vs. the Lightning.
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