Nathan MacKinnon Collects Two Points In Game 5

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had a productive two-point night against Seattle on Wednesday but couldn't save the team from a 3-2 defeat. He scored his third goal of the postseason and picked up an assist on an Evan Rodrigues marker. Having gone for six points in five games, MacKinnon has been in fine form […]

Yanni Gourde Pots Game-Winner In Impressive Victory Over Colorado

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde registered the game-winning goal in Wednesday's impressive 3-2 road victory over Colorado, putting the defending champions on the brink of elimination. Gourde scored his first goal of the 2023 postseason 1:40 into the third period to make it 3-1. The Avalanche had plenty of time to battle back, but they […]

Brad Marchand Extends Home Postseason Goal Streak

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand scored a goal and had an assist - both on the power play - in Wednesday's 4-3 Game 5 loss to Florida. He scored the team's first goal, netting in an eighth consecutive home playoff game, and bagged his assist when Patrice Bergeron made it a scoring 2023 Stanley […]

Carter Verhaeghe Helps To Set Up Three Goals In Game 5

Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe bagged three assists as the team managed to stay alive against Boston Wednesday with a 4-3 victory in overtime. The 27-year-old winger completed his hat trick of assists on Matthew Tkachuk's game-winner 6:05 into overtime. Verhaeghe set a new franchise record for most points in a potential elimination game. […]

Matthew Tkachuk Keeps Panthers Alive With Overtime Winner

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk completed a two-point night with the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against Boston. The 25-year-old registered his third multi-point outing of the series to help Florida battle off elimination. Tkachuk also had a power-play assist in the game. The prolific winger leads the Panthers in the postseason […]

Nikolaj Ehlers A Game-Time Decision For Thursday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (upper body) could be back in the lineup for Thursday's elimination game against the Golden Knights. He joined the team for practice Wednesday and is officially regarded as a game-time call for the contest. Ehlers sat out the final regular-season game and hasn't yet appeared in the playoffs either. His […]

Mark Scheifele Ruled Out For Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (upper body) won't be available for Game 5 against Vegas on Thursday. Scheifele has been considered day-to-day after getting injured in Game 4 of the series, but he hasn't recovered quickly enough to be able to play Thursday. With the Golden Knights 3-1 up in the series, Scheifele will need […]

Tye Kartye Likely Replacing Jared McCann On Top Line Wednesday

Seattle Kraken forward Tye Kartye is set to make his NHL debut on the first line Wednesday against Colorado. The Kraken's top-line center Jared McCann (undisclosed) was injured in Game 4 of the first-round series and won't be available Wednesday, paving the way for Kartye to jump into the lineup. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a […]

Patrice Bergeron A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Wednesday's clash with Florida. The Bruins captain has yet to play in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but he appears to be on track to rejoin the lineup Wednesday, with the team making the final decision on his availability after the […]

Jason Robertson Factors In Two Goals Tuesday

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson had a hand in two goals as the team beat Minnesota 4-0 in Game 5 of the first-round series Tuesday. Robertson combined with Roope Hintz to help Tyler Seguin open the scoring just 2:22 into the game, and the talented winger then notched a goal for himself with 11:04 […]

Roope Hintz Delivers Three More Assists In Game 5

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz continued to tear Minnesota apart in the first-round series on Tuesday, registering his second consecutive three-assist game in a 4-0 win. Hintz tallied a couple of power-play helpers in the first period and added another assist to his collection in an even-strength situation in the second. The Finnish forward boasts […]

Jake Oettinger Tames The Wild With A Shutout In Game 5

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger didn't let anything past him in Game 5 against Minnesota on Tuesday, posting his second playoff career shutout with 27 saves in a 4-0 victory. It's also the first shutout of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oettinger was outstanding during the regular season, and he has continued his impressive play […]

Brock Nelson Helps Islanders To Stay Alive

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson registered a goal and an assist as the team managed to battle off elimination in Game 5 against Carolina on Tuesday. Nelson & Co. won a tight road contest 3-2, with the 31-year-old setting up Pierre Engvall for the opening goal in the middle of the first frame and […]

Adrian Kempe Continues Scoring Run In Game 5

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe contributed a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss in Game 5 against Edmonton. Both of his points came in the first period as Kempe reached four goals and seven points for the playoffs. He started the postseason with a two-goal effort in Game 1 and has remained […]

Evander Kane Pots Another Playoff Goal For Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane continued his playoff success with the team with another goal in Tuesday's Game 5 victory over L.A. He opened the scoring in a 6-3 win, lightning the lamp on the power play 8:08 into the first period. Kane has been incredibly productive in front of the net in the […]

Connor McDavid Produces Another Multi-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had his third consecutive multi-point outing in the first-round series against Los Angeles on Tuesday, notching two assists in a 6-3 victory. He helped Zach Hyman to score in a power-play situation and also played a part in Leon Draisaitl's playoff-leading sixth goal. McDavid has now tallied two goals and […]

Anthony Duclair Back For Panthers Wednesday

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bruins. He went through a full practice Tuesday after being unavailable for Sunday's Game 4 with an undisclosed injury. An Achilles injury has left a serious mark on Duclair's season. He only made his season debut in late […]

Aaron Ekblad To Return For Game 5

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) has been declared healthy enough to play in Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday. Florida lost Ekblad in the third game of the series and an unspecified injury kept him out of Sunday's Game 4. However, Ekblad has now recovered well enough to return to the ice Wednesday. It's […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Expected To Be Available Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders despite leaving the morning skate early. The offensive-minded blue-liner appeared to have tweaked something and left the ice in pain, but Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour has said that Gostisbehere "should be fine" for Game 5. The 30-year-old […]

Cale Makar Suspended For One Game

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended for one game for his actions in Game 4 against Seattle. He was called for an interference penalty in Monday's game after he caught Seattle's Jared McCann along the boards with a late hit. The Kraken's top regular-season scorer needed medical attention on the ice following the […]

Kyle Anderson Won't Play On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (eye) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against Denver. He was inadvertently hit in the face by teammate Anthony Edwards in the last game, and unfortunately for Minnesota, Anderson hasn't been able to make a quick recovery from a left eye injury he suffered in the incident. With […]

Cameron Payne Considered Probable For Game 5

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (back) is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Clippers, with the team listing him as probable for the matchup. The 28-year-old has yet to appear in the 2023 playoffs, battling lower back soreness. However, it looks like Payne will be good to go […]

Austin Reaves Leads Lakers In Scoring In Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves popped up as a surprising leading scorer for the team in Monday's Game 4 against Memphis, finishing a 117-111 overtime victory with 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting. He was 2-for-5 with the three-ball and 7-for-8 at the charity stripe, completing his line with four rebounds, six assists and one […]

LeBron James Records His First 20-20 Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James produced his first career 20-20 game in Monday's 117-111 overtime win against Memphis, scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds. Playing in his 1691st career game, regular season and playoffs combined, LeBron secured the achievement with an offensive rebound with 1:36 left in overtime. He also had seven assists […]

Desmond Bane Scores 36 Points In Game 4 Loss

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane put up an impressive 36 points Monday against the Lakers but it came in a defeat, leaving the team facing an early playoff exit. Bane did the damage with 13-for-29 shooting, hitting 3-for-12 from downtown. It wasn't an efficient performance, but Bane's offense helped the team to push the game […]

Brook Lopez On Fire In Game 4 With 36 Points

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez had a playoff career-high 36 points in Monday's Game 4 defeat to the Heat. The big guy dropped four three-point bombs on Miami on seven attempts and shot 13-for-23 overall from the field. Lopez also came alive on the glass, racking up 11 boards after managing the same amount of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Returns To Action With A Triple-Double

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had an outstanding comeback game in Monday's meeting with Miami, posting his third playoff triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. After struggling with back pain and playing only 11 minutes in the series, Giannis logged a 38-minute night at the office, shooting 11-for-22 from the field and […]

Chandler Stephenson Records Another Multi-Point Game

Vegas Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson had a third consecutive multi-point outing as the team defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Monday. The Golden Knights were rocked by a 5-1 defeat in Game 1 of the series, but they have since then taken full control of the proceedings, with Stephenson being the main offensive catalyst. […]

Alex Killorn Enjoys A Multi-Goal Game Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Alex Killorn grabbed his first two goals of the 2023 postseason in Monday's Game 4 loss to Toronto. He opened the scoring with a power-play tally in the first period and made it 4-1 to Tampa Bay late in the second, but the Lightning's efforts to tie the series still failed, […]

Auston Matthews Nets Two Goals In Monday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews potted two goals in Monday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Lightning. Down 4-1, the Maple Leafs were staring into the face of defeat in the third period, when Matthews sparked a massive comeback with a pair of goals. He made it a one-goal game, and Toronto eventually won the […]