The NHL playoffs begin on April 18, and a handful of teams continue to jostle for playoff spots in each conference, including teams on the outside looking in that are surging. On Saturday, the New York Islanders not only moved out of a wild-card spot with their victory over the Ottawa Senators, but jumped into … Read more
Did you catch another subtle sign of spring from the last few days? The NHL standings page added an “If Playoffs Started Today” link at the top of the page. And it doesn’t just go to a page that says “… it would be way too early, calm down.” That’s because we’re almost there. There … Read more
Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Radko Gudas is in trouble yet again. First it was for destroying Auston Matthews’ MCL, and now upon return from suspension his lack of effort has cost him yet again. Gudas at it again as Anaheim defenceman faces another punishment upon return from suspension However things aren’t … Read more
Nečas scored after a one-game break and improved his season balance to 84 points (32+52). On… The post Nečas & Dostál: NHL Highlights & Performances appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
We’re down to the home stretch here. With 12 to 15 games left, the playoff races in the East and West are both coming down to the wire, with the East looking especially spicy. With that in mind, we’ve picked one player from each team to watch during the final stretch of the season. From … Read more
MANALAPAN, Fla. — Heading into Wednesday’s NHL action, the Colorado Avalanche had the most points in the NHL, the Dallas Stars the second-most and the Minnesota Wild were tied for the third-most. All just so happen to be in the Central Division, and under the current NHL playoff format, two of those three teams will … Read more
It’s mid-March, the Olympic break and trade deadline are in the rear-view mirror, and the stretch run to the playoffs is well and truly on. Exactly one month from today, the NHL regular season will see its final night of action. Can you feel the pressure? Probably. But how much pressure you feel might vary … Read more
Prior to puck drop tonight in Montreal, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reported that Mason McTavish is a healthy scratch, with Troy Terry returning from injury and John Carlson making his highly anticipated debut. The center has just two points in his last 12 games, with 32 total on the year in 61 games. … Read more
NHL Power Rankings: A new Top 5 team, plus ‘do-overs’ for everyone The New York Times NHL Power Rankings: Looking at who’s got puck luck — and who needs it Sportsnet NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche Don’t Let The Stars Lead For Long The Hockey News NHL power rankings: Avalanche’s big deadline swing for Kadri has them back on … Read more
A midnight blockbuster kicks off deadline day. The Ducks announced they’ve acquired two-time All-Star defenseman John Carlson from the Capitals. Washington lands a conditional first-round pick in return, plus Anaheim’s third-round pick in 2027. Anaheim will send its 2026 first-rounder if they make the playoffs this year; if not, then they have the option to send … Read more