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Although it was a disappointing ending, it’s hard to argue that the 2023-24 season wasn’t a smashing success for the Vancouver Canucks. After back-to-back-to-back seasons without playoff hockey in British Columbia, the Canucks broke out to the tune of a 50-win, 109-point campaign, good enough for first place in the Pacific Division. It was clear […]

The Edmonton Oilers come home as they look to take control of the series with the Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Stars-Oilers Game 3 prediction and pick. The first game of the series did not see a goal in the first period, but after a scoreless first, […]

The Los Angeles Kings met the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs twice before this past season. And Los Angeles was tired of falling short against them. Connor McDavid and the Oilers beat them in each of those playoff matchups. But the Kings believed 2024 was going to be different. Or, moreover, they were […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been the NHL’s model franchise for a long time. Tampa Bay dominated the league during the late 2010s and early 2020s. In fact, they once tied the regular season wins record with 62 in the 2018-19 season. Their record stood until the Boston Bruins broke it in 2022-23. Over the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023 for the first time in 16 years. This is in spite of incredible performances from aging stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. With both players still playing at elite levels, it was hard for the team to envision the need for a rebuild. So, they […]

The New York Rangers need only two more wins to make the Stanley Cup Final. Their win in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon certainly could have come in more comfortable fashion. But forward Alex Wennberg deflected a shot past the Florida Panthers in overtime to give his team a crucial 2-1 series lead. At times, […]

The New York Rangers have now taken the driver’s seat in their Eastern Conference finals series in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Florida Panthers via overtime (again) on Sunday. The Rangers found themselves in a hole early in Game 3 with Panthers star Sam Reinhart lighting the lamp just a little […]

Thoroughly outplayed and dominated for the large majority of the game by the Florida Panthers, the New York Rangers rode the sensational goaltending of Igor Shesterkin to secure a 5-4 overtime victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Igor Shesterkin tonight: 38 shots against34 saves Undefeated in OT this postseason. pic.twitter.com/DGMpdIZNfN — StatMuse […]

The Dallas Stars held down Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 to secure a 3-1 victory. Dallas’ victory ties the series at 1-1 and gave the Stars a blueprint on how they can beat the Oilers and ultimately win the series and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Mason Marchment […]

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is wanting to talk officiating after Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. The Oilers bowed to the Dallas Stars in Game 2, in a contest that saw few power play opportunities for Edmonton. Knoblauch used the microphone after the game to talk about the lack of penalties, but seemed […]

Tyler Toffoli has played for four different Canadian teams since being traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Vancouver Canucks back in 2020. And with his contract set to expire on July 1, there’s at least one team north of the border the veteran sniper won’t be signing with. Toffoli will not ink an […]

The series shifts to Sunrise, with the best teams in the Eastern Conference having won one game apiece at Madison Square Garden. The New York Rangers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Aremant Bank Arena. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Rangers-Panthers Game […]

The Dallas Stars are getting some encouraging news before Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Final. The Stars’ Roope Hintz may be able to play in the contest, per Sports Net Canada. Hintz is a game-time decision for the second battle of the series against Edmonton. The Stars are in need of a win […]

It’s only been 24 hours since Don Waddell stepped down as the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, and it looks like the 65-year-old already has his next opportunity lined up. Waddell is set to become the next GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets — at least according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. “Nothing is […]

For the third straight time in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Dallas Stars have lost Game 1 at home. The most recent came on Thursday night against the Edmonton Oilers, with Connor McDavid stealing back home-ice advantage with a double overtime dagger at the American Airlines Center. Ahead of Game 2 of the Western […]

The New York Rangers would have been in a world of trouble had they been heading to Florida down 2-0 in the 2024 Eastern Conference Final. Instead, the Blueshirts are going south tied 1-1 after Barclay Goodrow played hero at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, scoring the overtime winner to secure a 2-1 victory […]

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard still has a bad taste in his mouth following the NHL season. Bedard is not satisfied with how he and his team played during the 2023-24 campaign. Chicago missed the playoffs and had one of the worst seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 23-53-6 record. “We obviously wish for […]

The Buffalo Sabres had high expectations heading into the 2023-24 NHL season. Buffalo missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs by just one point in 2023. They had a wealth of promising talent on their roster who figured to take a step forward this season. And their goalie of the future, Devon Levi, would play his first […]

There are certainly some people who believe New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe is a dirty player. Whether that actually is the case is a matter of debate. What’s undeniable, though, is that the young Blueshirts forward has quickly become a fan favorite. On Friday night, Rempe explained why the feeling is mutual. The Rangers […]

The Florida Panthers entered overtime in Game 2 with confidence. They played well against the New York Rangers on Friday night. The game was certainly intense, but they had history on their side. Heroic efforts from the likes of Oliver Ekman-Larsson certainly helped their cause. But, in the end, New York forward Barclay Goodrow ended […]

The 2024 NHL Draft is still around a month away. But on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks made a move to improve their standing in the draft. Chicago made a trade with the New York Islanders involving five draft picks. The Blackhawks acquired the 18th and 50th picks from New York. In exchange, the Islanders received […]

The Florida Panthers are one of the final four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they have a 1-0 series lead over the New York Rangers in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. One aspect of their game that has helped them to this point is their physicality. Though that has led to discipline […]

The New York Rangers are attempting to tie the Eastern Conference Finals. And on Friday night, they got off on the right foot. Forward Vincent Trocheck scored the opening goal of the game. However, the goal was quickly overshadowed. Rangers players and members of the Florida Panthers ended up in a wild brawl. TROCHECK OPENS […]

The season for the Colorado Avalanche is over following their defeat at the hands of the Dallas Stars in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite their Round 1 series victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Avalanche failed to overcome the balanced attack that the Stars boast — and they certainly weren’t aided by the notable […]

On the surface, the Los Angeles Kings appear to be content with the status quo. After being eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third year in a row, ownership is retaining general manager Rob Blake and promoting interim head coach Jim Hiller for the 2024-25 season. LA is also […]

After an admirable two-year tenure from longtime head coach Rick Bowness, the Winnipeg Jets have found their new team leader. The Jets are promoting associate and former Washington Capitals coach Scott Arniel to the head position, per Darren Dreger. Winnipeg conducted interviews with top candidates. Yet, Arniel was considered the frontrunner. He is well-respected by […]

Steven Stamkos has been the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Lightning since he was drafted No. 1 overall by the organization in the 2008 NHL Draft. And he has the hardware to make him a franchise legend, leading the Bolts to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and winning two of them. But as […]

There’s no bigger question mark for the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2024 offseason than the future of franchise cornerstone Jonathan Marchessault. One of the original ‘Golden Misfits’ now has a Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy under his belt — and the 33-year-old is going to get paid this summer. Whether or not the […]

Ladies and gentlemen, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals has finally arrived as the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers return to the ice for battle. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Panthers-Rangers Game 2 Prop Bets prediction and pick will be revealed. The opening game of this epic heavyweight fight […]

The Patrick Kane experiment was a success with the Detroit Red Wings — at least for the player. Showtime came off hip surgery and potted 20 goals and 47 points in just 50 games in 2023-24, proving to critics that one of the best American born skaters of all time still has game. But the […]

After a full decade in the organization, Don Waddell is no longer the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. The 65-year-old stepped down on Friday, the team announced. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported less than 24 hours ago that Waddell could look for a different opportunity, and that the front office could be bracing for […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are again in the midst of a too-long offseason after bowing out to the New York Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference second-round. And as the team continues trying to get over the hump and reach a first Stanley Cup Final since 2006 next season, they may be doing it […]

The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to go up 2-0 as they face the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make an Oilers-Stars Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Oilers defeated the Stars 3-2 in double overtime to […]

The Canucks are still adjusting to the fact that it is the offseason. Vancouver was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday by the Oilers in a 3-2 defeat. The Canucks’ playoff run surprised many and was a successful season, but that doesn’t mean the team is happy that they were recently eliminated. Forward […]

Connor McDavid was the hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, scoring the double overtime winner against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final to earn his club a 3-2 victory — but he didn’t make it easy. McDavid was assessed a four-minute double-minor for high-sticking just seconds into the […]

The Boston Bruins are planning for the 2024-25 season less than a week after they were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Florida Panthers. While the Bruins had a solid year and were victorious in their first-round playoff encounter with the Toronto Maple Leafs, they were ousted by Florida for the second consecutive […]

The Edmonton Oilers have returned to the Western Conference Final for the second time in the last three seasons. They’re hoping for a better outcome than their last trip in 2022 that saw the Oilers promptly swept at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. This time, they’re matched up against the […]

The Colorado Avalanche are recovering from a tough finish in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche lost their second-round matchup to the Dallas Stars in six games. Moreover, right wing Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months in mid-May due to a failed drug test. Yet, General Manager Chris MacFarland provided optimism for Nichushkin’s […]

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog hasn’t played a single game since he led his squad to a Stanley Cup championship in 2022, triumphing over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a six-game thriller. And he’s been sorely missed, with the Avs bowing out in back-to-back postseasons since; a shocking Round 1 exit to the Seattle Kraken […]