Joel Eriksson Ek To Have Surgery Next Week

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek is scheduled for core muscle surgery next week. The Swedish forward revealed the news during his exit interview on Sunday. Eriksson Ek added that he battled the ailment throughout the campaign. He was limited to only 46 appearances this season, recording 14 goals and 29 points along with 82 […]

Miro Heiskanen On Track To Return In Round 2

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) is set to rejoin the action during the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He has been out of commission since undergoing knee surgery on Feb. 4. Dallas also had to cope with the absence of forward Jason Robertson (knee) during Round 1 against the Colorado Avalanche, […]

Jason Robertson Expected To Return During Round 2

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson (knee) is expected to return to action in the second round of the playoffs. After suffering a knee injury in the regular-season finale on April 16, Robertson was unavailable for the seven-game battle in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer now anticipates having Robertson […]

Tyler Tucker Remains Out Sunday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. Tucker continues to nurse a lower-body ailment that he suffered a week ago in Game 4 of the series. This will end up being his last appearance of the season if the Blues do not […]

Logan Stanley A Game-Time Call Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Stanley was unavailable for the morning skate, leaving his status uncertain for Game 7 in the first-round series. The 26-year-old has made five postseason appearances this year, averaging 11:38 of ice time. He has been […]

Mark Scheifele Misses Game 7

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues. He was considered a game-time decision for the clash after missing Game 6. It's a significant setback for the Jets that Scheifele cannot play, given his impressive playoff performance, scoring two goals and six points in five games. […]

Matthew Coronato Signs Seven-Year Extension With Flames

Calgary Flames right wing Matthew Coronato (undisclosed) has signed a long-term extension with the team, agreeing on a seven-year, $45.5 million pact that will carry a $6.5 million cap hit. Coronato is finishing off a three-year, $4.475 million contract and could have been a restricted free agent in July. The 22-year-old finished among Calgary's top […]

Frederik Andersen Inks Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) has signed a one-year, $2.75 million extension. The 35-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency but has decided to remain with the Hurricanes for a fifth consecutive season. In recent years, Andersen has seen limited action due to health issues. Nevertheless, he has proven to be highly reliable for […]

William Eklund Suffers Cut Wrist

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund suffered a cut to his wrist while playing for his native Sweden. In a contest against Czechia, it appeared that Eklund was cut on the left wrist by the skate of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek. He was taken to the hospital, and Eklund's agent, Todd Diamond, provided […]

Wyatt Johnston Makes History With Another Series-Clinching Goal

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston bagged a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7, recording the series-clinching tally with 3:56 remaining in the third period. He became the first player in league history to score multiple series-clinching goals in Game 7s at age 22 or younger. Furthermore, Johnston is […]

Matt Duchene Records Two Assists In Game 7 Victory

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene finished Saturday's 4-2 win in Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche with two assists. Duchene's passing played an important role in Dallas' third-period comeback. His helpers came during the power play, transforming a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. It was a good finish to an otherwise quiet opening round […]

Mikko Rantanen Leads Stars Past Avalanche In Game 7

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen netted a hat trick and bagged an assist as the team overcame a 2-0 deficit to record a 4-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday night. Rantanen, who became the first player in NHL history to register four-point periods in consecutive games, […]

Jrue Holiday Practices Fully Saturday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice. "He was able to do everything that we worked on. He is getting better every day," Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said. This is a very encouraging development regarding Holiday's potential return to action for Game 1 versus the New York Knicks […]

Darius Garland Listed As Questionable For Sunday's Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers lost their starting point guard for the final two games of the first-round series against the Miami Heat and may still be without him as the second round begins. Garland, who has averaged 24.0 […]

Mattias Ekholm Out For Round 2

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will remain out for Round 2 of the playoffs. The Swedish veteran has participated in just one game since March 26, missing the entire first round against the Los Angeles Kings. He will need the Oilers to get back to the Western Conference Finals to have a chance to […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Misses Practice, Remains Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) sat out Saturday's practice and remains day-to-day. He is nursing an undisclosed injury suffered during Tuesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild. The team was able to finish off Minnesota in Game 6 without Dorofeyev, but he is a significant loss for the Golden Knights. The Russian forward […]

Sebastian Aho Back At Practice Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (personal) returned to practice on Saturday. He missed Friday's practice session to address a personal matter, and the Hurricanes will be delighted that Aho was able to make a quick return. The team is preparing to begin its second-round series against the Washington Capitals, which will start on Tuesday. Aho […]

Mark Scheifele A Game-Time Call For Sunday's Game 7

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) has been labeled a game-time decision by head coach Scott Arniel for Sunday's Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues. Scheifele was hurt in Game 5 of the series and missed Friday's big 5-2 loss in St. Louis. However, he was back on the ice for a solo skate […]

Ross Colton To Remain Out For Game 7

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) skated on Saturday morning but will not join the lineup for Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. Colton wore a red non-contact jersey during the morning skate. The 28-year-old missed the final four regular-season games and has not played against the Stars since the series opener. Colton averaged […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Seeks To Overcome Road Struggles In Game 7

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will start Saturday's Game 7 against the Dallas Stars, needing to deliver a road win for the team to extend its season. Blackwood opened the first-round series with a 5-1 win in Dallas, but he has since struggled on the road, allowing nine goals over two games. Dating back to […]

Jake Oettinger Looks To Bounce Back Saturday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will start Game 7 on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to get back on track following a rough outing in Game 6. On Thursday, Oettinger made 41 saves, but still ended up allowing five goals in a 7-4 loss. He has suffered two losses in three games after helping […]

Miro Heiskanen Unavailable For Game 7

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will not be ready to return to action on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. He will miss his 39th straight game as he recovers from knee surgery. Heiskanen was labeled day-to-day a while ago, but since the team is not bringing him back for Game 7, the star defenseman […]

Jason Robertson Will Not Play In Game 7

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Robertson, who has been nursing a knee injury since the regular season finale, was upgraded to day-to-day earlier in the week. But Saturday's game comes too soon for him to be ready to play. Robertson's absence has […]

Connor Hellebuyck Continues To Struggle Away From Home

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had another miserable road outing against the St. Louis Blues on Friday, surrendering five goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss. He was pulled for the third straight away game in the series, with Eric Comrie logging four saves in the third period. Due to his road struggles, Hellebuyck's […]

Cole Perfetti Nets A Power-Play Goal In Game 6 Loss

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti scored his first career postseason goal in Friday's 5-2 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old lit the lamp on the power play with 5:43 played in the second period, tying the game at one. However, the Blues went on to score four unanswered goals in the period, setting […]

Jordan Binnington Outstanding At Home Again

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington saved 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets only managed to beat him with power-play goals. Home ice advantage has been huge in the series, and Binnington's numbers illustrate this well. The Blues No. 1 has won all three home games while […]

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 […]