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Toronto Maple LeafsChris Tanev's unconcerned reaction to Maple Leafs' Game 5 loss vs. Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the chance to close out their first-round series with the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night at home, but they failed to do so, getting dominated 4-0 by the Sens. This Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup now heads back to the nation’s capital, with the Leafs still up 3-2. When asked if […]

BettingKings vs. Oilers Game 6 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Los Angeles Kings look to stave off elimination as they face the Edmonton Oilers. It’s time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Kings-Oilers Game 6 prediction and pick. The Kings took the first two games of the series, winning game one 6-5 and then game two 6-2. That led to […]

Winnipeg JetsJets top-line forward to return from injury in pivotal Game 5 vs. Blues

The Winnipeg Jets are set to welcome back a key offensive weapon as forward Gabriel Vilardi returns to the lineup for Game 5 of their Western Conference matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Sidelined since March 23 with an upper-body injury, Vilardi has been cleared to play and will rejoin the top line as the […]

BettingStars vs. Avalanche Game 6 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Dallas Stars look to close out the series as they face the Colorado Avalanche. It is time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Stars-Avalanche Game 6 prediction and pick. In game one of the series, the Avalanche were dominant, taking a 5-1 victory. Still, the Stars would make a third-period […]

Ottawa SenatorsSenators HC Travis Green's 'pressure' admission after Game 5 will worry Maple Leafs fans

The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to overcoming a 3-1 hole against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sens hammered their Ontario rivals 4-0 in Game 5 on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena, forcing a Game 6 back home on Thursday. Following the impressive win, head coach Travis Green dropped a […]

BettingGolden Knights vs. Wild Game 6 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Minnesota Wild look to force a game seven as they host the Vegas Golden Knights. It is time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Golden Knights-Wild Game 6 prediction and pick. It has been a back-and-forth series between the two teams. The Golden Knights took game one of the series, […]

Ottawa SenatorsBrady Tkachuk's prophetic message to Senators fans before Game 5

The Ottawa Senators stayed alive once again on Tuesday night, shutting out the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena and sending their first-round series back to Canada’s capital for Game 6 on Thursday night. And captain Brady Tkachuk is not too surprised with the result after he shared a simple message […]

BettingMaple Leafs vs. Senators Game 6 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Ottawa Senators look to force game seven as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs. It is time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Maple Leafs-Senators Game 6 prediction and pick. After dominating the first game of the series, with Toronto winning 6-2, games two and three would both need overtime […]

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 […]

Vegas Golden KnightsGolden Knights' Brett Howden's big message to fans after Game 5 OT goal vs. Wild

The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from advancing, and they have Brett Howden to thank for that. In an electric Game 5 that had all the intensity of playoff hockey, Howden delivered in overtime, scoring the game-winning goal just 4:04 into the extra period to give Vegas a 3–2 win over the Minnesota […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Craig Berube's immediate message amid Senators' comeback threat

The pressure is mounting in Toronto, but head coach Craig Berube is keeping the message simple. After the Maple Leafs dropped Game 5 in a 4–0 shutout loss to the Ottawa Senators, Berube stood at the podium and delivered a clear message to his players and the fanbase: “Stick with it.” What was once a […]

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 […]

Ottawa SenatorsSenators' Brady Tkachuk pulls off historic feat in 4-0 Maple Leafs takedown

With their season on the line and the pressure mounting, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk delivered a performance for the ages. In a dominant 4–0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, Tkachuk not only kept the Senators alive, he made franchise history. Tkachuk became the […]

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 […]

St. Louis BluesBlues' key defenseman to miss Game 5 vs. Jets with injury

The St. Louis Blues will be without defenseman Tyler Tucker in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. Tucker is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Winnipeg. Tucker was hurt late in the third period of the Blues’ 5–1 win in […]

Ottawa SenatorsLinus Ullmark forces Game 6 vs. Maple Leafs with first-career playoff shutout

Ottawa Senators fans might’ve doubted Linus Ullmark through the first three games of this series. He was struggling to compete with Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz, and this was becoming an all-too-familiar trend for the goaltender who failed to get the job done during his time with the Boston Bruins. However, to extend the […]

Ottawa SenatorsSenators stun Maple Leafs crowd with shorthanded goal to take 2-0 lead

The doubters are starting to circle as the Toronto Maple Leafs fail to clinch their series over the Ottawa Senators for the second consecutive game. The Leafs took a 3-0 series lead after two consecutive overtime wins, but Ottawa rallied back to win Game 4. Toronto kept Game 5 close and looked to be in […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Cale Makar joins Quinn Hughes as Norris Trophy finalist

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination headed into Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. But before they play that game, they got great news about their regular season performance. Cale Makar was announced as a Norris Trophy finalist, alongside Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski. Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach […]

Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin misses practice while key forward prepares for Game 5 return

The Washington Capitals received a mixed bag of updates in their practice on the eve of Game 5. The Capitals look to book their ticket to the second round with a win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. However, there was a minor scare when Alex Ovechkin missed the practice, which Spencer Carbery informed […]

Vancouver CanucksCanucks rumors: Rick Tocchet split 'didn't come down to money'

It’s a decision that won’t go over well with Vancouver Canucks fans, but Rick Tocchet decided on Tuesday to move on from the team. The front office has modelled the Canucks after a Tocchet-coached squad, but they’ll now be one of seven teams in the market for a new head coach this season. There was […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Aaron Ekblad hit with 2-game suspension for elbowing Brandon Hagel

The Florida Panthers will look to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. They will have to do it without one of their top defenseman. Panthers defender Aaron Ekblad has been hit with a two-game suspension for his hit on Lightning forward Brandon Hagel. The Department of Player Safety announced the punishment on […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Aaron Ekblad facing potential discipline for brutal Brandon Hagel hit

The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday to take a 3-1 series lead. While they are on the brink of sending their rivals home, they may be without a top defenseman. Aaron Ekblad is facing a suspension after a big hit on Lightning forward Brandon Hagel. The Department of Player Safety […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning hit with brutal Brandon Hagel injury update

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers 4-2 in Game 4 of their first-round matchup. After falling down 2-1, Florida scored two times in 11 seconds with less than four minutes left to steal the win. Now, they are up 3-1 heading back to Tampa, looking to put away their rivals. Lightning forward […]

Carolina HurricanesHurricanes dealt unfortunate Frederik Andersen Game 5 update

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting some bad news. Goaltender Frederik Andersen is out for the team’s Game 5 clash with the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, per Sports Net Canada. Andersen is considered day-to-day, after getting hurt in Game 4. The Hurricanes goaltender got hurt after a collision with Devils forward Timo […]

Vancouver CanucksRick Tocchet won't return as Canucks head coach

The Vancouver Canucks and Rick Tocchet are going to part ways. This was not a traditional firing, as the team originally declined his option to work on a long-term extension. But just days later, the two sides are parting ways. Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman broke the news Tuesday afternoon. “There is word this afternoon that Rick […]

NHLNHL rumors: Rangers in way of Bruins hiring Mike Sullivan as next head coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins fired Mike Sullivan on Monday after ten years as the head coach. He leaves with the franchise record for games coached, regular-season wins, playoff wins, and as the only coach to win two titles in Pittsburgh. With that resume, he became the hottest name on the coaching market. James Murphy of RG.org […]

Philadelphia Flyers3 early Flyers trade targets after 2025 playoff elimination

In 2023-24, it looked like the Philadelphia Flyers were on the verge of coming out of the rebuild in a big way. The franchise occupied the third seed in the Metropolitan Division for most of the season before collapsing at the last, losing nine of 11 games to fall out of a playoff spot on […]

Minnesota WildWild coach drops truth bomb ahead of critical Game 5 vs. Golden Knights

Although the Minnesota Wild were unable to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights at home in Game 4, head coach John Hynes is happy with how things are going ahead of a crucial Game 5 on the strip on Tuesday. “Ah, man, we’re in a good spot,” Hynes […]

Toronto Maple LeafsLeafs' Auston Matthews back on ice before Game 5 after 'rest day'

The Toronto Maple Leafs can be the first 2025 postseason team to book a ticket to Round 2 on Tuesday night — and Auston Matthews doesn’t look to be in any jeopardy of missing the crucial contest. Matthews didn’t practice on Monday due to rest, but was back on the ice before Game 5 against […]

BettingBlues vs. Jets Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The series is tied at two as the St. Louis Blues face the Winnipeg Jets. It is time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Blues-Jets Game 5 prediction and pick. The home team has dominated this series overall. In game one, the Jets would take a 5-3 victory on the back […]

Dallas StarsMikko Rantanen's immediate reaction to Stars pushing Avalanche to brink

Mikko Rantanen has finally arrived for the Dallas Stars — and not a moment too soon. The 28-year-old broke through on Monday night, scoring a goal and adding two assists as the Stars pushed the Colorado Avalanche to the brink of elimination with a convincing 6-2 victory at the American Airlines Center. Wyatt Johnston scored […]

BettingPanthers vs. Lightning Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Florida Panthers look to close out the series as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Panthers-Lightning Game 5 prediction and pick. The Panthers dominated the first two games of the series, winning game one 6-2 and game two 2-0. Still, the Lightning […]

BettingCanadiens vs. Capitals Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025

The Washington Capitals look to close out the series on home ice as they face the Montreal Canadiens.. It’s time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Canadiens-Capitals Game 5 prediction and pick. The Capitals took the first two games of the series. In game one, it was an Alex Ovechkin overtime […]

NHLPanthers, Lightning combine for historic Stanley Cup playoffs feat in Game 4

Game 4 of the first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning delivered an unforgettable moment in NHL history. For the first time in the postseason, both teams scored two goals within an 11-second span — a feat never before recorded in a playoff game. The rare sequence began in […]

St. Louis BluesWhat gives Jim Montgomery 'confidence' in Blues to beat Jets

After a Game 1 loss, St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery showed support for his team. They had a lead in the third period with a chance to take the game. However, the Winnipeg Jets stormed back and won the contest. They went on to win the second game in Winnipeg, as well. St. […]

Vegas Golden KnightsGolden Knights' Jack Eichel vocal on offensive struggles in Wild series

The Vegas Golden Knights picked up a big Game 4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. This win drew the two teams level at two games apiece. Entering Game 5, this series could certainly go either way. Especially if the Golden Knights can get star forward Jack Eichel going again offensively. Eichel had an […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning's Jon Cooper's 'tiresome' admission after brutal Game 4 loss to Panthers

It wasn’t that long ago that Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper saw a “good sign” that his team would have home-ice advantage in the playoffs. Now, he is singing a different tune following a challenging Game 4 loss to the Florida Panthers in the NHL first round.  The Lightning lost 4-2 and now […]

Dallas StarsFans erupt over Wyatt Johnston's goal 9 seconds into Game 5 vs. Avalanche

The Dallas Stars entered Game 5 of their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Colorado Avalanche looking to bounce back. The Avalanche won Game 4 in rather decisive fashion. Dallas needed a spark of energy. And they got it in the form of a goal from Wyatt Johnston. Johnston did not pick out the […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Niko Mikkola ejected from Game 4 vs. Lightning after nasty hit

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola’s night on the ice Monday night just ended prematurely, as he was ejected from Game 4 of their first-round series matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mikkola was slapped with a five-minute major penalty and got thrown out of the contest after a game misconduct for boarding Lightning forward Zemgus […]

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