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Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston scored a nifty goal on Monday night to propel his team into the Western Conference Finals. Not only that, but his goal ended up going down in the history books. Johnston’s goal went down as the game-winning goal in Game 7 against the Seattle Kraken. With that, he became the […]

The Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Monday, defeating the Seattle Kraken in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas got the job done with the backing of another sport’s biggest star: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Dallas won a crucial Game 7 by a score of 2-1 over the Kraken. Stars forwards […]

The Dallas Stars are facing the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 Western Conference Finals. This latest matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs could be a bit personal for Stars head coach Pete DeBoer. DeBoer’s Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken in Game 7 of their second-round matchup on Monday night. Dallas is making their first […]

There are just four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Monday night saw the conclusion of the second round, with the Dallas Stars advancing to the Western Conference Finals. The Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 after goals from Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston. Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stood on his head throughout, only […]

The Ottawa Senators have been up for sale for eight months now, and the process is coming to a close. Interested ownership groups submitted their final bids on Monday, with a couple of megastars headlining the interested parties. Musical artists Snoop Dogg and The Weeknd are involved in separate bids for the franchise, as reported […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to begin a very interesting offseason that could bring a ton of change. That change could start with the team’s general manager, Kyle Dubas. Dubas spoke to Toronto media on Monday as part of the team’s end-of-season media obligations. His contract expires on June 30, bringing his unclear future […]

The Edmonton Oilers are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and will go through another summer without a Stanley Cup. Their loss on Sunday to the Vegas Golden Knights cemented their playoff elimination. The Oilers took a very quick 2-1 lead in the game and held that lead through the first period. However, a natural […]

The Edmonton Oilers are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after losing Game 6 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night. And the loss has an effect that reaches much further than just the Oilers. Edmonton’s loss marks the 30th consecutive season in which an American team will win the Stanley Cup. The only […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights just finished a hard-fought Game 6. It was a do-or-die game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Oilers, but many fans were simply asleep. The NHL and ESPN are under fire from hockey fans over the start time of Sunday’s game. The game was scheduled to start […]

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are fierce rivals on the ice and have been for decades. However, Flames defenseman Troy Stecher is not concerned with that rivalry right now. The NHL and ESPN have received a ton of criticism over the decision to give Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Oilers […]

The Edmonton Oilers need a win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If there’s anyone the team can rely on, it’s veteran blueliner Mattias Ekholm. Ekholm took time to speak with Canadian outlet Sportsnet ahead of Game 6 on Sunday night. When asked about advice […]

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers will go to battle on Sunday night in Game 6 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, many fans are livid at the start time of this crucial game. The two teams lined up for puck drop at around 10 PM Eastern time, creating many […]

The New York Rangers certainly wanted more out of their run in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After making the Eastern Conference Finals last season, they had further ambitions this year. However, it wasn’t meant to be. New York raced to an impressive 2-0 series lead where they outscored the New Jersey Devils 10-2. Despite […]

The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall after losing Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights. If they fail to win Game 6, they are going home. Edmonton allowed three quick goals in the second period on Friday night. Despite scoring another goal to close the gap, they […]

Toronto Maple Leafs fans chanted “We Want Florida” before their second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they have to eat their words after Toronto’s elimination on Friday night. The Panthers defeated the Maple Leafs in overtime thanks to a game-winning goal from Nick Cousins. Toronto goes home after advancing […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs following their overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5. And to the Maple Leafs, this was a major missed opportunity for them. Toronto rookie goalie Joseph Woll made 40 saves on Friday night. Star players Morgan Rielly and William Nylander scored as […]

The Florida Panthers are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1996. Their overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 has set up a showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes. It looked as if the game may head to a second overtime for a while there. However, the Panthers […]

For a brief moment in Game 5, it appeared the Toronto Maple Leafs had tied the Florida Panthers in the second period. However, the goal was overturned on replay review in one of the more talked about decisions in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a little under three minutes left, Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly […]

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night. However, Oilers players, including superstar Connor McDavid, were less than pleased. Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl took a vicious slash from Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo in the third period. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and a […]

The Edmonton Oilers evened their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night. However, fans are hyper-focused on the end of the game. Game 4 between the Oilers and Golden Knights ended in a very violent manner. It all started when Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo slashed Oilers star Leon […]

The Florida Panthers had the chance to sweep the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. However, the Maple Leafs escaped with a 2-1 win, and their second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will continue. Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner scored a goal and added an assist in the win on Wednesday. Maple Leafs rookie goalie […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a massive result on Wednesday night, and they got it. Toronto defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to avoid a second-round sweep. For the first time in the series, the team’s stars showed up. Toronto received a two-point night from Mitch Marner and a […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have spent the offseason looking for new leaders in the front office. Now, those searches have come to an end, and the team is moving forward with their major hires. The Flyers are removing the “interim” tag from general manager Daniel Briere, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Additionally, the team is […]

The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery is in the rearview mirror, and we finally have more clarity regarding the draft order. As such, it is time for our second 2023 NHL Mock Draft. Our first 2023 NHL Mock Draft came back in March on the heels of the NHL Draft Lottery date announcement. This mock covers […]

The Anaheim Ducks did not win the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery despite holding the highest odds of doing so. Now, their focus turns to the draft itself on June 28 in Nashville, Tennessee. However, before we get to draft night, the Ducks have a major decision to make. Anaheim is searching for a new head […]

Chicago Blackhawks fans rejoiced on Monday night as their team won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. However, Columbus Blue Jackets fans have a new public enemy #1 in ESPN hockey analyst Kevin Weekes. Weeks handled the ESPN presentation of the draft lottery, adding commentary whenever a pick was revealed. Toward the end of the lottery, […]

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi was seen at training on Monday, leading to some speculation regarding his suspension. Now, we have a clearer picture of PSG’s decision regarding their superstar. PSG has officially lifted Messi’s suspension early, as reported by ESPN’s Julien Laurens. Initially, Messi received a two-week suspension after an unauthorized trip to Saudi […]

The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery is here! After months of speculation, we finally know the team who will pick first overall. And that team has just landed themselves a generational talent. Monday’s lottery saw the Chicago Blackhawks win the first overall pick. They had the third-highest odds of winning this pick before the lottery. Picking […]

The Dallas Stars hoped to ride the momentum of their Game 2 win over the Seattle Kraken into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they fell flat on their face and were run out of the building by the Kraken. Seattle picked up the victory in Game 3 in decisive fashion. The team […]

The 2023 NHL Draft occurs in late June, but teams owning a top 16 pick in the draft have Monday circled on their calendars. Monday is the day of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. The NHL Draft Lottery will determine the order of the first 16 picks of the draft. This year, the draft promises […]

The Florida Panthers are on the verge of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals after their win on Sunday over the Toronto Maple Leafs. And Panthers fans are not letting Toronto fans forget their words from before the series began. Panthers fans rained down chants of “We Want Florida” after Game 3 of the Stanley […]

The Florida Panthers are one win away from moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Florida defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night. Panthers forward Sam Reinhart scored the game-winner, pushing Toronto to the brink of elimination. In the process, Florida made franchise history […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were not lacking offensive firepower Friday night against the New Jersey Devils. They scored six goals to defeat New Jersey and take a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina’s offensive onslaught brought a sense of deja vu along with it. Game 2 marked the third […]

The New Jersey Devils needed an inspired effort in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes after their brutal Game 1 loss. However, the inspiration was nowhere to be seen, and the team now trails Carolina 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey lost 6-1 on Friday night and overall looked overmatched by the Hurricanes. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes came into Game 2 against the New Jersey Devils with momentum on their side. They left Game 2 with even more momentum, and a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes won 6-1 on Friday night, outplaying the Devils in every facet. Carolina’s win in Game 2 follows […]

The Washington Capitals found themselves in rather unfamiliar territory this season. Despite their best efforts, Washington entered the final week before the NHL trade deadline outside of the playoff picture. And things just didn’t look promising. So, the Capitals did what some teams in their position do. They saw the writing on the wall and […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night. Despite a four-goal performance from Leon Draisaitl, the Vegas Golden Knights skated away with a 6-4 victory. Wednesday’s loss marked the seventh straight Game 1 loss the Oilers have suffered. And it capped off a rather […]

The Edmonton Oilers got all they could ask for from star forward Leon Draisatil and then some on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for them, they wasted the effort. Edmonton lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Draisaitl scored all four of Edmonton’s goals on Wednesday. […]

The New England Patriots traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And the New York Jets may have been Bill Belichick’s motivation for making the move. The Patriots acquired the 17th pick and the 120th pick in the draft from the Steelers. In exchange, Pittsburgh moved up […]