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Minnesota Wild3 Wild trade targets after Golden Knights series loss

The Minnesota Wild were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota put in a respectable effort despite heading into the series as the underdog. And this certainly gives them confidence going forward. For now, though, the Wild turn to the offseason and the potential trades and signings inherent with […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Sam Bennett sounds off on Max Domi's dangerous move on Aleksander Barkov

The Florida Panthers were victorious in their Game 4 contest with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Florida dropped the first two games of this series and seemed to be on the ropes in Game 3. However, they have battled all the way back thanks to contributions from the likes of Sam Bennett and […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' William Nylander gets real amid concerns about Panthers series collapse

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 2-1 lead entering Game 4 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Florida star Brad Marchand crushed Toronto in Game 3 with an overtime winning goal. William Nylander and company hoped for a bounce-back on Sunday night, but victory was simply not on the cards for this team. […]

Colorado AvalancheFlames' Nazem Kadri takes subtle Mikko Rantanen shot at Avalanche

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is impacting entire games in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The former Colorado Avalanche star eliminated his former team in the first round of the postseason. And now he has helped Dallas take a 2-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets in round two. The Avalanche traded Rantanen to the Carolina […]

Carolina HurricanesHurricanes' Jordan Staal ready for 'fresh start' at home after Game 2 loss

The Carolina Hurricanes could not win Game 2 of their second-round series against the Washington Capitals. Tom Wilson helped his team bring the series level at 1-1. And it creates a fresh start for both teams heading into Games 3 and 4 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s a fresh start that […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Brad Marchand unveils mindset after netting OT winner vs. Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers won Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Veteran winger Brad Marchand played the hero as his goal beat Toronto goalie Joseph Woll. Florida has pulled the series to 2-1, and have a chance to tie this series in Game 4 in front of their home fans. This goal […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Brad Marchand sinks Maple Leafs with Game 3 OT winner

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers have gone back and forth in Game 3 on Friday night. Maple Leafs forward William Nylander continued his hot streak with a point in this game. And the Panthers battled back from an early 2-0 deficit. Perhaps it was fitting that these two Stanley Cup contenders went to […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' William Nylander goes full Doug Gilmour with Game 3 assist vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a win in Game 3 of their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Florida Panthers. They have been led in recent games by William Nylander. The star forward entered Game 3 with five goals in his last three games. While he has not scored, he did make […]

Toronto Maple LeafsUnfortunate Morgan Rielly gaffe leads to Panthers goal in Game 3

Morgan Rielly and the Toronto Maple Leafs are seeking a 3-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They got off to a blistering start in Game 3, as well. Toronto scored two goals on five shots to take an early 2-0 lead. However, Florida cut into the lead thanks […]

Winnipeg JetsJets' Mark Schiefele makes 'fantastic' Mikko Rantanen admission ahead of Game 2

The Winnipeg Jets could not contain Mikko Rantanen in Game 1 of their second-round series matchup in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rantanen scored a hat trick for the Dallas Stars to help them claim a 3-2 victory. This is far from Rantanen’s first game-breaking performance in these playoffs. And Mark Scheifele has to respect […]

Edmonton OilersOilers' Leon Draisaitl walks off Game 2 vs. Golden Knights with thrilling OT winner

The Edmonton Oilers took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Oilers claimed victory in Game 1, which marked their fifth straight come-from-behind victory. They hoped for another victory in this second contest, and they got their desired result. Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal for […]

Carolina HurricanesHurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour makes tough admission after Game 2 loss to Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes headed into Game 2 with a 1-0 series lead over the Washington Capitals. Rod Brind’Amour and his team hoped to take a commanding 2-0 lead on Thursday night. Unfortunately, this did not happen. The Capitals claimed victory on home ice by a score of 3-1. The Hurricanes stumbled away from home in […]

Washington CapitalsCapitals' Tom Wilson gets stunning 7-word Alex Ovechkin praise after Game 2

The Washington Capitals lost Game 1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they did not allow their previous defeat to dictate Game 2. Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, and the Capitals handled business in Game 2 with a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes. Wilson helped lead the way […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' William Nylander gets eye-opening Craig Berube claim amid Panthers series

The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the Florida Panthers 2-0 in their second-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Toronto has received some major performances in the postseason this year. However, no one among Craig Berube’s men has stepped up in the manner that winger William Nylander has. Nylander has five goals over his last […]

Boston BruinsBruins' Don Sweeney vocal on 2025 NHL Draft Lottery slide

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery took place on Monday night before the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers kicked off the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a rather stunning outcome, as well. The Boston Bruins slipped in the top 10, as many other teams did. In the end, it was the […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Paul Maurice sends 'hopeful' Anthony Stolarz message after Game 1

The Florida Panthers tried to mount a comeback on Monday night, but they couldn’t finish the job. Paul Maurice and his Panthers lost Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, falling down 1-0 in the series. The focus following the game is not on the loss, though. Everyone’s thoughts are with former Florida goalie and […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz sent to hospital after leaving Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs took Anthony Stolarz out of Game 1 on Monday night. He left shortly after taking a hit to the head from Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett. During the game, he was seen vomiting on the bench before his exit from the contest. Unfortunately, the latest update on his condition is not […]

Toronto Maple LeafsWhy Maple Leafs may have pulled Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 against Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 against the Florida Panthers on Monday night. Stolarz took a shot to the head during the contest. And he also took an elbow to the head from former Florida teammate Sam Bennett. He stayed in the game, but was pulled after about 10 minutes of […]

New York IslandersIslanders win Matthew Schaefer sweepstakes, but will they draft him?

The unofficial start to 2025 NHL Mock Draft season began a few months back. It usually begins around December once fans and pundits have a general idea of the contenders and pretenders. Fans have speculated as to where players such as Matthew Schaefer, James Hagens, and Michael Misa may land. On Monday night, though, the […]

St. Louis BluesBlues' Jim Montgomery sends thankful message after crushing Game 7 loss

The St. Louis Blues blew a two-goal lead in Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night. St. Louis had a chance to win the game in overtime, however, but this was not on the cards. Jets captain Adam Lowry eliminated the Blues in double overtime. As a result, St. Louis head coach Jim […]

Winnipeg JetsJets' Adam Lowry shares emotional moment with ex-coach after Game 7 win

The Winnipeg Jets are off to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cole Perfetti forced overtime against the St. Louis Blues with less than two seconds to go in the game. In double overtime, captain Adam Lowry deflected home a Neal Pionk shot to give his team a series-clinching 4-3 win. This […]

Winnipeg JetsJets' Adam Lowry completes Game 7 comeback with 2OT winner

The Winnipeg Jets forced overtime in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues at the last possible moment. Cole Perfetti gave his team a chance to advance despite trailing 3-1 late in the third period. It took double overtime, but Jets captain Adam Lowry took full advantage of the chance Perfetti gave his team at […]

Tampa Bay LightningVictor Hedman played Games 4 and 5 vs. Panthers with broken foot

The Tampa Bay Lightning had their season end against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Victor Hedman and the Lightning put in a solid effort in the postseason. Unfortunately, it was not enough to see the team through to the second round of the playoffs. Normally, we […]

St. Louis BluesBlues' Brayden Schenn gets real on verbal war with brother Luke

The St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets are set for Game 7 in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. St. Louis claimed a huge 5-2 victory on home ice to force the winner-take-all contest on Friday night. This game was certainly chippy throughout. Especially for Blues captain Brayden Schenn, who got into it with his brother, […]

Winnipeg JetsBlues' Cam Fowler vocal on Connor Hellebuyck's 3rd benching

The St. Louis Blues forced Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. Blues defenseman Cam Fowler scored a goal as part of a five-goal effort from St. Louis to chase Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck for the third time. On Sunday night, St. Louis takes on Winnipeg in an attempt to chase their Central […]

Winnipeg JetsJets' last Game 7 at home predates NHL merger

The Winnipeg Jets benched Connor Hellebuyck in the third period on Friday night. Winnipeg could have eliminated the St. Louis Blues from the postseason with a win. However, the Blues torched Hellebuyck in the second period. And in the end, they claimed a 5-2 victory to force a Game 7 at the Canada Life Centre […]

Winnipeg JetsJets' Connor Hellebuyck benched for 3rd time in Blues series

The Winnipeg Jets had a chance to eliminate the St. Louis Blues in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, goalie Connor Hellebuyck did not help out their cause in Game 6. Normally among the game’s elite, Hellebuyck has struggled once again in the postseason. And the Jets goalie is hitting the showers early once again. […]

Montreal CanadiensCanadiens' Sam Montembeault gets real on injury suffered in Capitals series

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals. All in all, their season was a success. Few expected them to make the postseason. And they put in a good account of themselves against Washington. However, the team did lose goalie Sam Montembeault to injury in Game 3. Montembeault left […]

Dallas StarsStars' Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson get crushing Game 7 injury updates

The Dallas Stars have their season on the line on Saturday night. The Stars could have eliminated the Colorado Avalanche from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, Colorado claimed victory in Game 6. And that sets up a winner-take-all contest for the right to advance this postseason. However, the Stars will be without two of […]

Montreal CanadiensCanadiens' Martin St. Louis vocal on 'pain' of Capitals series loss

The Montreal Canadiens improbably made the playoffs in 2025. It was an incredible run that very few saw coming. Head coach Martin St. Louis has experienced the heights of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a player. On Wednesday night, he and the Canadiens experienced the lows after their Game 5 loss to the Washington Capitals. […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Cale Makar drops strong message before do-or-die Game 6

The Colorado Avalanche are up against the wall in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche need a win in Game 6 to keep their season alive. However, in order to beat the Dallas Stars, they need some of their key players to step up. Defenseman Cale Makar is one such player who needs to […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Craig Berube vocal on external 'noise' before Game 6

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the Ottawa Senators on the brink of elimination. They held a 3-0 series lead over Ottawa. And for the most part, they were clearly the better team in this series. Unfortunately, the Maple Leafs have been unable to end the series. Ahead of Game 6, though, head coach Craig Berube […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning's Jon Cooper perfectly sums up Panthers with honest admission

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated on Wednesday night by the Florida Panthers. The Panthers claimed a massive 6-3 win away from home at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. As a result, the Panthers continue their Stanley Cup defense. Meanwhile, Jon Cooper and his team search for answers. The Lightning coach has led his […]

Florida PanthersPanthers continue Stanley Cup defense with Game 5 Lightning win

The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions. Florida is looking to defend its championship in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had a tough task in round one. Florida was matched up with their intrastate rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning. On Wednesday night, Florida passed the test. The Panthers defeated the Lightning in […]

Washington CapitalsCapitals set for Hurricanes clash after eliminating Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had their season on the line in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Montreal needed a win over the Washington Capitals to force a Game 6 back in the heart of Francophone Canada. Unfortunately for them, they did not get this win in Game 5. The Capitals have defeated the Canadiens on Wednesday […]

Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin reaches Mario Lemieux territory in Game 5 vs. Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals can eliminate the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. A win in Game 5 punches their ticket to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There, the Capitals would take on the Carolina Hurricanes. So far, things are going quite well. The Capitals raced out to a 3-0 […]

New York RangersRangers 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft before draft lottery

The New York Rangers had a brutal 2024-25 season, on and off the ice. The Blueshirts were rife with drama in the locker room. Franchise icon Chris Kreider was publicly made available for trade. Captain Jacob Trouba was essentially forced out of town by the team. And forward Kaapo Kakko was traded after criticizing his […]

New York IslandersIslanders 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft before draft lottery

The New York Islanders fell short of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a rather tumultuous season on Long Island this year. Head coach Patrick Roy occasionally threw shade at general manager Lou Lamoriello, for instance. And it did not seem as if the front office and coaching staff were on the same page. […]

Buffalo SabresSabres 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft after 2024-25 season

The Buffalo Sabres missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Buffalo had Stanley Cup ambitions entering the 2024-25 season. But they never came close to achieving their goals. The Sabres missed the postseason quite comfortably. And the season certainly did not pass without some rough moments in between. However, the team is now focusing on […]

Carolina HurricanesHurricanes eliminate Devils with thrilling double OT win in Game 5

The Carolina Hurricanes entered Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a chance to end their series. They held a 3-1 series lead over the New Jersey Devils in the first round. And they could have been the first team to punch their ticket to the second round. On Tuesday, they did just […]

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