Cam Fowler Notches 10th Postseason Point

St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler continued his prolific 2025 postseason run with a goal in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Colton Parayko and Alexey Toropchenko set him up for the Blues' fourth goal of the game at the 13:40 mark in the second period. The Jets have yet to keep Fowler off […]

Philip Broberg Records Two Points In Friday's Win

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg was one of the main protagonists in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, finishing the contest with a goal and an assist. He opened the scoring with a little over six minutes played in the first period and assisted Nathan Walker on St. Louis' second goal in the […]

Sebastian Aho Misses Practice For Personal Reasons

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (personal) did not practice on Friday. He missed the session for personal reasons, meaning there isn't a serious concern that he might not be available when the Hurricanes begin their second-round series against the Washington Capitals. Aho is Carolina's all-time leader with 78 postseason points (30 goals, 48 assists) in […]

Eric Robinson Misses Friday's Practice

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (undisclosed) was not on the ice for Friday's practice. The 29-year-old played in all 82 regular-season games and didn't miss a single contest during the team's five-game series against the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the playoffs. However, since he is not at 100 percent, it's […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Recovering From Surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand missed the postseason due to left thigh compartment syndrome. General manager Julien BriseBois said on Friday that Bjorkstrand required emergency surgery on April 12 after injuring his leg the previous day in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Danish veteran was acquired by the Lightning from […]

Victor Hedman Nursing Broken Right Foot

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman finished the season with a broken foot. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois revealed on Friday that Hedman broke his right foot in Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. Despite the injury, Hedman led all skaters in ice time with 26:37 and had two assists in Game 5. The […]

Brandon Hagel Diagnosed With Concussion

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel suffered a concussion in Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois revealed on Friday. Hagel was knocked out of the lineup for Game 5 of the series due to a hit from Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. It was a disappointing conclusion to a remarkable […]

Tyler Tucker To Remain Out On Friday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (lower body) did not skate on Friday morning and is expected to miss a second consecutive game in the first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old suffered a lower-body injury in Game 4. With him out, the Blues reinserted Ryan Suter back into the lineup for Game 5. […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Expected To Return Friday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) is set to re-enter the lineup for Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. He has been out for seven games due to a foot injury. Ehlers' return comes at a great time for the Jets, who will be without Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) on Friday. He […]

Mikko Rantanen Finishes Game 6 Loss With Four Points

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen tallied four points -- all in the second period -- during Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The former Avalanche player registered one goal and three assists, tying the NHL record for the most points in a playoff period. Incredibly, Roope Hintz also had four points (two goals, two […]

Roope Hintz Notches Four Points In Losing Effort

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a standout game with four points on Thursday night against the Colorado Avalanche, but ended up on the losing side with a 7-4 scoreline. Hintz scored two goals and recorded two assists as the Stars overcame a 2-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead in the second period. However, […]

Cale Makar Enjoys Three-Point Night Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar finished Thursday's 7-4 win in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars with a goal and two assists. Makar set up Artturi Lehkonen and Martin Necas for a pair of goals before potting the game's final tally in an empty-net situation. Entering Thursday's action, Dallas had nullified Makar offensively in three […]

Nathan MacKinnon Collects Three Points In Crucial Win

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon recorded three points as the team staved off elimination with a 7-4 victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Colorado's star forward was quiet for most of the night but sparked into life late in the game. He collected all his points inside the final 11 minutes of play, […]

Mark Stone Continues To Heat Up Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone contributed a goal and an assist in Thursday's series-clincher against the Minnesota Wild. The 2023 Stanley Cup champions defeated the Wild with a tightly contested 3-2 win, with Stone assisting Jack Eichel on Vegas' second goal and recording the game-winning marker with 3:58 left in regulation. Stone became […]

William Nylander Leads The Way In Game 6 Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander had two goals and one assist as the team punched its ticket to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 road victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Swedish star notched a power-play assist on an Auston Matthews goal in the first period and then […]

Connor Brown Tallies Three Points In Series-Clincher

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown amassed three points in Thursday's 6-4 series-clinching win against the Los Angeles Kings. He delivered two assists before capping off the score with an empty-net goal. The veteran forward came alive at the perfect time for the Oilers. Brown also produced a two-goal performance in Game 3, but he […]

Isaiah Stewart Out On Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the New York Knicks. He will miss a fifth consecutive game after being labeled questionable on the initial injury report. The Pistons must win on Thursday for Stewart to have a chance to return to action this season. He has […]

Max Pacioretty Moving To Second Line Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty will join the second line for Thursday's Game 6 showdown against the Ottawa Senators. The veteran forward missed the start of the postseason as a healthy scratch and has been limited to a third-line role since entering the lineup. He has gone scoreless in three games with five […]

Johnathan Kovacevic To Have Knee Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is dealing with a knee injury that will likely require surgery. He missed the last two games of the team's 4-1 first-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. "I'll be out for a decent amount of time," Kovacevic said during his exit interview on Thursday. "I don't anticipate I'll be […]

Frederik Andersen Expected To Return To Practice Friday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice on Friday. The Danish veteran was injured in Game 4 against the New Jersey Devils and was unavailable when Carolina closed out the first-round series with a 5-4 double-overtime win on Tuesday. However, with him set to practice again, there is a strong […]

Mark Scheifele Won't Play In Game 6

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) will not play in Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues on Friday. Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced on Thursday that Scheifele won't travel with the team after getting hurt in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Blues. Scheifele sits second on the team with six points (two goals, […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Out On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild. He was injured in the third period of Game 5 and is considered day-to-day. Dorofeyev's absence leaves the Golden Knights without their top regular-season goal-scorer. The Russian forward had a big year with 35 goals, adding 17 […]

Jason Robertson Upgraded To Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson (knee) has been upgraded from week-to-week to day-to-day, head coach Pete DeBoer said on Thursday. Robertson suffered a knee injury in the regular season finale but appears to be nearing his comeback. He will remain out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche. If the team can't finish off […]

Miro Heiskanen Ruled Out For Game 6

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain out for Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. The star blue-liner is skating with the team but will be kept on the shelf for Thursday's potential series-clincher. Heiskanen hasn't played since Jan. 28, missing three months due to knee surgery. With Dallas' No. 1 […]

Amen Thompson Fills Stat Sheet In Game 5 Victory

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson had his fingerprints all over Wednesday's Game 5 victory over the Golden State Warriors, racking up 25 points, six rebounds, three assists, five steals, and three blocks. Thompson, who finished 8-for-12 shooting, played a key role in limiting the Warriors to 49 first-half points. The visitors improved in the second […]

Stephen Curry Held To 13 Points Wednesday Night

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry produced only 13 points as the team failed to finish off the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, losing Game 5 131-116 on the road. Curry and Jimmy Butler III both had zero points after the first quarter, as the Warriors struggled to cope with Houston's high-intensity defense. The […]

Anthony Edwards Struggles To Score In Series-Clincher

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a miserable offensive outing in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team still managed to end the series with a 103-96 road win. Edwards went 0-for-11 with the three-ball and 5-for-19 overall from the field during a 15-point performance. However, despite his struggles on the […]

Rudy Gobert Comes Up Big In Game 5 Victory

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert feasted against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, finishing a 103-96 Game 5 victory with a team-high 27 points and a game-high 24 rebounds. The Lakers lacked size, and Gobert capitalized on this, adding two blocks to his tally with 12-for-15 shooting from the field. In the first four […]

Luka Doncic Battles Back Issue In Game 5 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic injured his back in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves but still finished a 103-96 loss as the game's leading scorer. He put up 28 points with 7-for-18 shooting from the field and a 12-for-15 effort at the line. In his final appearance of the 2024-25 campaign, […]

LeBron James Undecided On Future

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is not ready to commit to Year 23 in the National Basketball Association after seeing his 2024-25 campaign end with a 4-1 first-round loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I don't know," James said when asked how much longer he planned to play. "I don't have an answer to that. […]