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The Vegas Golden Knights stole Game 3 from the Edmonton Oilers to cut the deficit to 2-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Long before Reilly Smith’s ridiculous buzzer-beater, the Golden Knights lost Mark Stone to an upper-body injury. Despite missing the final two periods of the game, Stone is not ruled out of Game […]

The Montreal Canadiens made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021 this year. Their young core clicked down the stretch and soared into the playoffs. They were minutes away from tying their series against the Capitals at two games each, but their Game 4 collapse carried over into Game 5, ending their […]

Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard? It’s a question that Edmonton Oilers fans were preparing to mull over for the next two days. They hoped Pickard was close enough to a return that he could be the Oilers’ starting goalie for Game 4. However, Kris Knoblauch decided not to keep anyone in suspense and made the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed a great chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the second round against the Florida Panthers on Friday, losing a tight Game 3 in overtime against the defending champs. However, after winning the first two games at home, the Leafs have another chance to take full control of the […]

The Washington Capitals will attempt to even things up as they face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Second Round on Monday at the Lenovo Center. It will be a battle in Carolina as we continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Capitals-Hurricanes Game 4 prediction and pick. The Hurricanes blanked […]

Who was to blame for Reilly Smith’s game-winning goal for the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3? Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner hasn’t been a popular player for the fans this season, and people took the opportunity to make fun of his positioning on Smith’s goal. However, the puck was going wide if Leon Draisaitl […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were lucky to squeak out a win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 after the injury to Mark Stone. Stone missed the final 47 minutes of the game after colliding with Corey Perry, and there wasn’t much of an update from Bruce Cassidy about his captain’s status. “The potential loss […]

The Vegas Golden Knights got exactly what they needed in Game 3 on Saturday night. Vegas entered Game 3 down 0-2 against Edmonton, knowing that a loss would be catastrophic. The Golden Knights pulled off an improbable win thanks to a last-second goal by Reilly Smith. Smith scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights […]

It’s the nature of sports that people will pile on your mistakes before they praise your accomplishments. The Edmonton Oilers wouldn’t have been in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights without Leon Draisaitl’s two assists, but it was his own goal with 0.4 seconds remaining that everyone is talking about. The game looked destined […]

Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights fans were preparing for overtime after a wild start to Game 3 when it took a stunning turn with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Reilly Smith threw a prayer towards the net that was going wide, but Leon Draisaitl put his blade in front of the puck and tipped […]

The Edmonton Oilers couldn’t have been in a better spot after the first eight minutes of Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Corey Perry scored two goals to give them the lead, and a 3-0 series lead was on the horizon. However, everyone forgot one crucial detail: Stuart Skinner was in the Oilers’ net […]

The Vegas Golden Knights crawled back into Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers after going down by two, but they’ll finish the rest without Mark Stone after an apparent injury. Stone suffered what looked like a head injury when he fell to the ice and was clipped in the head by a knee from Corey […]

There’s no one having more fun in the Stanley Cup Playoffs than Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry. He got promoted to the team’s top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and he is also playing in front of the net on the first powerplay unit. It’s a recipe for the veteran to get plenty […]

Sometimes, a team doesn’t have good vibes against a particular team or in a specific setting, and that’s what is going on with the Washington Capitals in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals and Hurricanes haven’t met in the playoffs since 2019, but a disturbing trend is beginning to form for the […]

While the hockey world questioned the outcome of Game 2 of the Vegas Golden Knights—Edmonton Oilers series, Bruce Cassidy has much more important things to worry about. A controversial “trip” from Viktor Arvidsson sent Brayden McNabb into the boards and injured one of the Golden Knights’ key defensemen. There was no penalty on the play, […]

The Winnipeg Jets will attempt to reclaim home-ice advantage on Sunday when they face the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Second Round at American Airlines Arena. One team will take the lead as we continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Jets-Stars Game 3 prediction and pick. The Jets defeated the […]

There was a time this season when the Minnesota Wild were the cream of the crop in the National Hockey League. At the beginning of January, John Hynes’ club was 27-12-4 and looking potent in the Western Conference. They were even leading the President’s Trophy race at one point. Then came devastating long-term injuries to […]

The New Jersey Devils were the first team eliminated from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games in Round 1. While it was a disappointing result, the Devils were hamstrung by a plethora of key injuries in 2024-25. After roaring out to a 24-11-3 record at the end […]

Following a crucial Game 1 win by the Dallas Stars, the next game was anything but. Funny enough, Stars center Matt Duchene was irate at the shutout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Although Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck looked to be in his Vezina Trophy form, Duchene didn’t care. Following the loss, he explained the feeling […]

The Edmonton Oilers feel confident leading the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 in the second-round playoff series. But they will be missing a key link before Game 3 on Saturday.  Oilers back-up goaltender Calvin Pickard didn’t participate in the morning skate, per Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet. Therefore, Stuart Skinner will be starting.  Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch […]

A Josh Morrissey injury had the Winnipeg Jets scrambling. However, an unsung hero named Haydn Fleury rose to the occasion. For the defenseman, this isn’t the first time he’s had his name called. Fleury has been the go-to guy when players have been injured. Fast forward to the playoffs, and it’s been more of the […]

The Florida Panthers fought tooth and nail to remain in contention against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Friday, the Panthers defeated the Leafs in overtime 5-4 to trail Toronto 2-1 in the second-round playoff series.  Yet they are still reeling after Game 2, in which center Evan Rodrigues received an embellishment call. Rodrigues was hit […]

The Florida Panthers have been one of the best teams in the NHL. And commissioner Gary Bettman is extremely thankful for it. He’s been an advocate for hockey in the southern United States. After Vinnie Viola bought the team in 2014, they’ve had a resurgence unlike any other. For instance, the Panthers won the 2024 […]

Although Connor Hellebuyck’s up-and-down play has been criticized throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hart Trophy finalist was a huge reason why the Winnipeg Jets tied up their second round series with the Dallas Stars on Friday night. Hellebuyck made 21 saves on 21 shots, stymying Dallas’ high-flying offense in a critical 4-0 Game […]

Brad Marchand was the hero for the Florida Panthers on Friday night, scoring the overtime winner in a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their second-round series at Amerant Bank Arena. In the process, Marchand passed Ondrej Palat and Evgeni Malkin for sole possession of the most game winners […]

It isn’t the injury update that Toronto Maple Leafs fans wanted on Saturday morning, but Craig Berube revealed to reporters the latest news on Anthony Stolarz. The Leafs’ starting goaltender has been out of the lineup since Game 1 of the second round after a collision with Florida Panthers’ forward Sam Bennett, and it doesn’t […]

The National Hockey League has twice housed a team in Atlanta — and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman believes the third time could be the charm for another expansion franchise. The Atlanta Flames played in Georgia for eight seasons before moving to Calgary in 1980, and the Atlanta Thrashers lasted 12 years before relocating to Winnipeg […]

The Florida Panthers picked up a huge victory in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, with Brad Marchand netting the game-winner in overtime to cut their deficit in the half, as they now trail the Maple Leafs 2-1 in the series. In the wake of […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers battled deep into Game 3 on Friday night before the Panthers eventually got back in the series with a dramatic 5-4 win in overtime in South Florida. This battle of powerhouses is now very close after three games, but the Maple Leafs still lead two games to […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are in a big hole after losing each of the first two games of their second-round series at home against the Edmonton Oilers. After a disheartening loss in Game 1, Vegas staged an epic comeback from two goals down to force overtime in Game 2 before Leon Draisaitl buried the game-winner […]

When a team’s philosophy fails them in a playoff game, fans naturally call for an adjustment. While there is certainly logic to changing up an unsuccessful approach, most players and coaches are conditioned to stick with the game plan that enabled them to get this far into the season. The Boston Celtics have decided to […]

The Edmonton Oilers are rolling midway through the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After dropping the first two games of their opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers have won six straight postseason games — all in come-from behind fashion. While the team is getting production from players up and […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the rebuild in a big way in 2024-25. After back-to-back-to-back last place finishes in the Atlantic Division, the Habs rectified three years of futility by returning to the postseason for the first time since 2020-21. Although it ended in disappointment — a five-game Round 1 defeat at the hands […]