Kyle Connor Records an Assist in Season-Ending Defeat

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor finished Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars with one assist. In a closely contested affair, the Jets opened the scoring through Mark Scheifele 5:28 into the second period, but could not end their nine-game road losing streak in the playoffs and were defeated in […]

Mark Scheifele Nets Lone Jets Goal During Emotional Night

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored the team's only goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime defeat against the Dallas Stars. Scheifele lost his father unexpectedly overnight before Saturday's Game 6, but decided to play in the contest and made a big impact. He put Winnipeg ahead early in the second period with his only shot on […]

Tyler Seguin Returns to Score Sheet with a Power-Play Assist

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin ended a five-game point drought on Saturday with a power-play assist in a 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. He helped set up Thomas Harley's series-clinching goal just 1:33 into overtime. Seguin started the postseason strong but struggled to make an impact in the series against the Jets. He […]

Miro Heiskanen Picks Up an Assist in Saturday's Win

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen finished Saturday's 2-1 overtime win in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets with one assist. His work on the offensive end helped Dallas tie the score at one 11:12 into the second period, with Sam Steel being the goal-scorer. Heiskanen finished the contest with a plus-one rating and took two […]

Thomas Harley Records Two Points in Series-Clincher

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had a hand in both goals in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets that sent the team to the Conference Finals. The rising star assisted Sam Steel on the game-tying goal in the second period and potted the game-winner himself with only 1:33 played in the extra frame. […]

Josh Morrissey Sustains Knee Injury in Game 6 Loss

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey sustained an apparent knee injury in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He was forced to exit the contest in the second period, logging only 14:55 of ice time in the elimination game. "It's not good," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said about Morrissey's injury after the game. […]

Hunter Tyson May Miss Another Game Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle injury, which has limited him to just one appearance in the series. Overall, he has participated in four games this postseason, averaging 5.3 minutes […]

Russell Westbrook Listed as Probable for Sunday

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hand) carries a probable tag on the injury report for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former MVP is dealing with a right-hand sprain, but it looks like the injury will not keep him off the floor on Sunday. Westbrook has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, […]

Jamal Murray Probable for Sunday's Game 7

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (illness) is considered probable for Sunday's intriguing Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray played through an illness on Thursday, helping the team extend the series with a 119-107 win, and it appears he won't have any issues suiting up for Sunday's contest. Despite his illness, Murray […]

Aaron Gordon Officially Listed as Questionable for Game 7

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman labeled Gordon a game-time decision for the matchup after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain ahead of Sunday's winner-takes-all clash. If the Nuggets cannot count on […]

Senators Interested in Keeping Claude Giroux

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux appears poised to stay with the team for at least one more year. The veteran, who turned 37 in January, has completed a three-year, $19.5 million contract. Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports that informal discussions have occurred between the Senators and Giroux's agent, Pat Brisson, regarding a new deal. Giroux is […]

Jalen Chatfield Expected to Play in Conference Finals Opener

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is on track to be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hurricanes are still awaiting an opponent for the matchup, and it's unclear when the series will start; however, head coach Rod Brind'Amour hopes to have Chatfield back in the lineup when play resumes for […]

Kyle Connor Boasts Impressive Numbers In Elimination Games

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor has been the leading scorer for his team in these playoffs and will be counted on to perform at a high level again in Saturday's Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. He has been outstanding in previous elimination games in his career, recording 11 points (two goals, nine assists) […]

Jake Oettinger Looks To Extend Home Winning Streak Saturday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will head out to register a sixth consecutive home win in Saturday's Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets. Oettinger has enjoyed a perfect stretch at home after losing his first postseason outing at the American Airlines Center 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. In the matchup against the Jets, he has […]

Connor Hellebuyck Makes 13th Postseason Start Saturday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for the 13th time in this year's playoffs on Saturday night against the Dallas Stars, seeking to improve a 6-6 record. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner has recorded all six of his wins on home ice. On the road, Hellebuyck has finished 0-5 with a […]

Mark Scheifele Will Play on Saturday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (personal) will be in the lineup for Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Scheifele's father, Brad, unexpectedly died Friday night, leaving his status uncertain for Saturday's elimination game. However, he has decided to play in the contest. Scheifele is a key piece for the Jets, and his presence […]

Nico Hischier Ruled Out for Rest of World Championships

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (lower body) will sit out the rest of the 2025 World Championships. The Swiss hockey federation announced that Hischier will miss the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a muscular injury in Switzerland's game against Germany on Thursday. Hischier, who captained the Swiss team, played four games in the […]

Matthew Tkachuk Sees Point Streak End Friday

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk was kept off the score sheet for the first time in four games on Friday night in a 2-0 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The star forward had registered assists in three consecutive contests but was quiet in Game 6 of the second-round series, finishing with three shots on […]

Matthew Knies Questionable for Game 7

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (undisclosed) may not be available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old was injured in Game 6 on Friday night, logging only 13:01 of ice time. Playing on the first line, Knies has averaged over 20 minutes on the ice for the postseason. The Panthers […]

Joseph Woll Quiets Panthers with 22-Save Shutout

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll was excellent in Friday's Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, posting a 22-save shutout in a 2-0 victory. Just two days after being pulled in a heavy 6-1 loss, Woll quickly bounced back, helping Toronto extend the second-round series to Game 7. Woll seems to thrive in high-pressure situations, […]

Max Pacioretty Nets Third Playoff Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty potted his third postseason goal of the year Friday night against the Florida Panthers, wrapping up the scoring in a 2-0 win. The veteran was limited to just 11:11 of ice time but made a significant impact, firing three shots on goal and recording two blocks along with […]

Auston Matthews Ends Goal Drought Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-0 win over the Florida Panthers. In a tight Game 6, Matthews broke the tie 6:20 into the third period, ending a five-game goal drought. The Maple Leafs captain had four shots on net overall and recorded one block and one hit with […]

Capitals Expect Alex Ovechkin to Return for 2025-26 Season

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is expected to lace them up for his 21st NHL season in 2025-26. "My understanding is he's under contract, so he'll be back next year," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said following the team's playoff exit against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ovechkin, who will turn 40 in September, will start the […]

Mattias Ekholm Expected to Miss Two More Games

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is expected to return to action during the Western Conference Finals but will not be ready for the first couple of games. "He's day to day and I'm not anticipating him being ready for Game 1 or 2," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday. "But we're optimistic that […]

Calvin Pickard to Miss Start of Conference Finals

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) will not be ready to rejoin the action for the start of the Western Conference Finals. "Probably not when the series starts, but I would think probably sometime in the same timeline as (Mattias) Ekholm, sometime during the series," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said about Pickard on […]

Pontus Holmberg Re-Enters Maple Leafs Lineup on Second Line

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg is expected to re-enter the lineup for Friday's Game 6 against the Florida Panthers. He missed his first action of the postseason on Wednesday night in Game 5, when Holmberg was scratched alongside Calle Jarnkrok, who will also rejoin the action on Friday as a fourth-liner. David Kampf […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Looks to Stay Hot Friday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will make his 11th start of the playoffs in Friday's closeout game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida will have a very good chance to finish off the Maple Leafs on Friday in Game 6, considering Bobrovsky has heated up in recent outings. In Wednesday's 6-1 win, he fell 1:06 […]

Joseph Woll Starts Game 6 for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will start Game 6 against the Florida Panthers on Friday night. With Anthony Stolarz (upper body) still out of the lineup, Woll will make his fourth consecutive start. Things began well for him against Florida, as Woll celebrated a 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the series, but he […]

Evan Rodrigues Out on Friday

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's Game 6 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. Jesper Boqvist has received a big opportunity to log first-line minutes during Rodrigues' absence and was very impressive in Game 5 on Wednesday. […]

Mark Scheifele Returns To Score Sheet With Two Points

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele ended a mini-slump on Thursday against the Dallas Stars, registering a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win. The veteran star had gone back-to-back games without a point before opening the scoring in the second period on Thursday night. He followed it up with a power-play assist on a […]