Mikko Rantanen Posts Two Goals, An Assist In Game 3 Win

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen crushed it against the Kraken with two goals and one assist in Saturday's Game 3 victory. After helping Nathan MacKinnon on the scoreboard in the first period, Rantanen lit the lamp twice in the third period, breaking a tie and locking up the 6-4 victory with an empty-netter. The Avalanche […]

Nathan MacKinnon Pots Two Goals In Saturday's Win

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had two goals in Saturday's high-scoring 6-4 victory over Seattle. He became just the second player in franchise history with at least 10 multi-goal games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, joining Joe Sakic (14). MacKinnon's second goal was the game-winner in the contest. The Avalanche star had a quiet start […]

Jack Eichel Leads Vegas To Game 3 Victory

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel amassed three points as the team once again grabbed the series lead against Winnipeg with a 5-4 double-overtime victory Saturday. Eichel produced two power-play goals and had an even-strength assist. His great work helped the Golden Knights grab a 4-1 lead ahead of the third period, but they ended […]

Josh Morrissey Done For Rest Of First-Round Series

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has been ruled out for the rest of the first-round series against Vegas after he suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's Game 3. He was injured in a collision with Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud and logged just 1:14 of action in the contest. This is an awful blow for […]

David Krejci Questionable For Sunday

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (upper body) is regarded as questionable for Sunday's tilt with Florida. The veteran was a late scratch for Friday's Game 3 of the first-round series and could now be out for a second consecutive game. Boston has already been without Patrice Bergeron (upper body), but the team has still jumped […]

Teuvo Teravainen Ruled Out Indefinitely

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen (hand) will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery. After he was injured in Wednesday's Game 2, the team already ruled Teravainen out for the rest of the first-round series, and whilst his hand surgery was successful, it's unclear when Teravainen can return. Teravainen's season hasn't gone too well, but his […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Remains Under Evaluation

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is still under evaluation after exiting Friday's Game 3 against Dallas with an injury. The talented centerman made a surprise return from a leg injury but lasted for only 19 seconds in the game. Eriksson Ek had received the green light from the doctors to return, but it's […]

Aaron Ekblad Practices On Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) was in Saturday's practice after exiting Friday's contest against the Bruins early with an injury. The star rearguard managed to log only 13:29 of ice time in Game 3 of the first-round series, but it looks like he escaped serious injury, as Ekblad took part in Saturday's optional practice […]

Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call Once Again

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is once again a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with Toronto. Hedman was hurt in Game 1 of the series and sat out Game 2 after being regarded as a game-time call for the contest. With Erik Cernak (upper body) also out, Haydn Fleury and Zach Bogosian entered […]

Akira Schmid Set To Start Game 3 For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid is expected to start Saturday's Game 3 against the Rangers. Schmid was in the starter's crease Saturday morning, while Vitek Vanecek shared the net with MacKenzie Blackwood. Vanecek has started both of the first two games in the series, but he's struggled massively and it's not a surprise Devils […]

Julius Randle Continues To Struggle In Game 3 Against Cleveland

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle had another horrible shooting night in Game 3 against the Cavaliers on Friday, hitting only 3-for-15 from the field for an 11-point effort in a blowout win. A big number of Randle's misses came from downtown as he finished 2-for-10 with the three-ball. Randle's overall work in the […]

Marcus Smart Enjoys A 24-Point Outing With Five Triples

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had one of his best offensive outings of the season in Friday's Game 3 against Atlanta, registering 24 points with 5-for-12 shooting from downtown. He was 9-for-19 overall from the field and missed a double-double by just two assists. Smart pulled down three rebounds and also had the same amount […]

Clint Capela Tallies A Double-Double In Friday's Game 3 Win

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela bagged his first double-double of the 2023 playoffs with a 10-point, 11-rebound effort in Friday's 130-122 win over the Celtics. Across 25 minutes of action, Capela also had one steal and shot 5-for-8 from the field. The Swiss big man had an awful time in the playoffs a year ago, […]

Trae Young Gets Going In Game 3 Against Boston

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was back to his best in Game 3 against Boston Friday, helping the team to a 130-112 victory with a game-high 32 points. After shooting a miserable 14-for-40 across the first two games of the series, Young finished 12-for-22 from the field with a 2-for-6 record from deep. He […]

Anthony Edwards Leads All Scorers With 36 Points In Game 3

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 36 points in Friday's Game 3 against Denver, but it still wasn't enough for the team to get on the board in the series. Edwards' efficiency dropped significantly compared to his 41-point effort in Game 2, but he still shot reasonably well, finishing 10-for-22 from the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Finally Regains His Scoring Touch

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns broke out of his scoring slump in Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets, putting up 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting. He was 2-for-4 from downtown and completed his line with seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Towns combined for only 21 points in the first two games […]

Nikola Jokic Posts His Seventh Playoff Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic registered his seventh career triple-double in Friday's Game 3 win against Minnesota. The Timberwolves didn't have an answer to Jokic as the reigning MVP notched 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, shooting 9-for-13 from the field. Jokic also picked up one steal in 38 minutes on the floor. Wilt […]

Jesse Puljujarvi Re-Enters Hurricanes Lineup Friday

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesse Puljujarvi will rejoin the lineup for Friday's Game 3 against the Islanders. He was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the series, but Teuvo Teravainen's (hand) injury will force Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour to switch things up. Brind'Amour is also expected to juggle his lines a […]

Alexander Romanov Could Return On Friday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) could return to the lineup for Friday's Game 3 against Carolina. He took part in the morning skate and said he is "ready to go". The Russian blue-liner has yet to feature in the playoffs, missing the last seven games in total. Romanov registered a career-high 22 […]

Matt Grzelcyk Enters Bruins Lineup For Game 3

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will make his 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Friday's Game 3 against Florida. The 29-year-old has been a healthy scratch for the first two games of the series, but he is coming in on Friday to replace Connor Clifton. Grzelcyk, who logged 26 points in 75 games during the […]

Patrice Bergeron Expected Back For Game 5

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body) hasn't traveled with the team to Florida and will remain out for the next two games, starting with Friday's Game 3 of the series, but it's considered likely that he will be back for Game 5 when the series returns to Boston next week. The Bruins captain was […]

Linus Ullmark A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's meeting with Florida. The Bruins No. 1 wasn't on the ice Friday morning and could now also be unavailable for Game 3 of the first-round series. Ullmark has had a mixed start in the matchup. He was rock-solid in the first […]

John Klingberg On Track To Return Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) is expected to make his 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Friday's Game 3 against Dallas. He missed the start of the series with a lower-body injury but is now ready to go. Klingberg registered nine points in 17 regular-season outings with the Wild after arriving from Anaheim. […]

Kevin Fiala Remains Sidelined For Game 3

Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala (lower body) will miss Friday's Game 3 against Edmonton. He has made only one appearance this month and will be out of a ninth consecutive game. Fiala was the only King to average at least a point per game during the regular season, so he's a huge miss for […]

Devon Toews Completes Avalanche Comeback In Game 2

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews played a key role in Thursday's 3-2 comeback victory against Seattle. He helped to set up Valeri Nichushkin for a game-tying goal and netted the game-winner himself with seven minutes left to play in regulation. Artturi Lehkonen also had a goal and assist in the contest as the Avalanche saved […]

Yanni Gourde Collects Two Assists In Thursday's Loss

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde registered two assists in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Colorado. The Kraken were in dreamland when Gourde helped to set up a pair of first-period goals, including one short-handed tally, but the Avalanche showed great spirit and managed to turn things around. Seattle might be a new team in the playoffs, […]

Patrick Kane Puts In A Three-Point Performance In Game 2

New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane played his part in Thursday's big 5-1 victory over New Jersey with a goal and two assists. He had two helpers in the second period when Chris Kreider became the first player in NHL history with four power-play goals through his first two games in a playoff year, […]

Corey Perry Pots Another Goal In Game 2

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry made it two goals in two games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Thursday. The veteran scored late in the third period to get to 53 career playoff goals. Among active skaters, only four players have notched more postseason goals. Perry kicked […]

John Tavares Celebrates A Hat Trick As Toronto Dominates Game 2

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares rocked the Tampa Bay Lightning with a hat trick in Thursday's 7-2 win. He netted once in each period, wrapping up the hat trick with a power-play goal five minutes from the end of regulation. Tavares became only the fourth Maple Leafs player in 30 years with a postseason […]

Morgan Rielly Bags Four Assists In Game 2 Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly tied a franchise record for most assists in a playoff game Thursday against Tampa Bay when he had four helpers in a 7-2 victory. He needed only 47 seconds of action to grab his first assist and already had three of them on board before the first intermission. Doug […]