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The Carolina Hurricanes have their backs against the wall for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs. One more loss against the Florida Panthers and they are headed home to watch the Stanley Cup Finals from the couch. However, it isn’t like the Hurricanes have played terribly in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rather, the […]

Florida Panthers star Aleksander Barkov left Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the very first period. Head coach Paul Maurice was asked for a status update, but reporters didn’t exactly get a straightforward response. Barkov left with a lower-body injury halfway through the first period after clearing the puck from his own zone. Hurricanes […]

The Florida Panthers are one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals after their victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. And goalie Sergei Bobrovsky continued his inspiring play with an incredible performance. Bobrovsky stopped all 32 shots against him to help close out a 1-0 victory. The Panthers have a 3-0 stranglehold on […]

Florida Panthers netminder Sergei Bobrovsky has been so effective between the pipes for his team in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He is among the major reasons behind the shocking deep run of the Panthers in this postseason. Against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, Bobrovsky continues to have success. In fact, he […]

The Florida Panthers are looking to take a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes. However, they may need to see out this leg of the Eastern Conference Finals without one of their superstars. Panthers star Aleksander Barkov is questionable to return to Game 3, according to Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas. Barkov suffered the apparent […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are sifting through a number of potential coaching candidates. While the search for a new bench boss continues, one polarizing name just won’t go away. There is “lots of smoke” between the Blue Jackets and former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli. Seravalli went […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked many by parting ways with general manager Kyle Dubas, and Fenway Sports Group, the Pittsburgh Penguins owners, have already reached out and been granted permission to speak with Dubas, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. Kyle Dubas was a member of the Maple Leafs’ front office since 2014, when he […]

Brooks Koepka is fresh off his third PGA Championship title after leading the field at the Oak Hill Country Club in New York on Sunday — and the 33-year-old Florida native said he plans to celebrate by going to see his hometown Panthers on Monday night. “I would say [Monday] with the Panthers game, it […]

Chandler Stephenson was the overtime hero on Sunday afternoon, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win and 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. But even he’ll admit it wasn’t his best game; he took a slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross check in […]

The Dallas Stars have played in four overtime games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and won zero of them, the latest loss putting them in an 0-2 hole against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stars were defeated 3-2 in overtime by the Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday afternoon, virtually putting them into […]

It is game three between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a game three Golden Knights-Stars prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Golden Knights hit the road after another overtime victory over the Stars. They now have a 2-0 series lead over the Stars. […]

Detroit Red Wings and Team Canada forward Joe Veleno sent shockwaves through the hockey world on Saturday. He made a very dirty and dangerous play as cameras caught him attempting to stomp on Winnipeg Jets and Team Switzerland forward Nino Niederreiter. The stomp drew strong reactions from hockey fans on social media. The International Ice […]

Vegas Golden Knights forward ended Game 2 against the Dallas Stars with a goal in overtime. However, he began Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals by letting the emotion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs get to him. Stephenson recorded an assist in the first period of the game on Sunday night. He also took […]

The Vegas Golden Knights skated away with another win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. Their overtime victory over the Dallas Stars gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. However, for a time it appeared the Stars would come away with the win in Game 2. They held a […]

The Calgary Flames have completed their search for a new general manager. Assistant general manager Craig Conroy is receiving a promotion to the top job, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. A formal announcement has not been made, though that is expected to come on Tuesday. That hasn’t stopped reactions from flooding in, including from […]

Jonathan Marchessault scored the tying goal and Chandler Stephenson followed with the winner in overtime for the Vegas Golden Knights, as they defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Golden Knights have a 2-0 advantage as the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3 […]

The Calgary Flames parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving in April and then fired head coach Darryl Sutter soon after. The Flames are now finally getting around to picking a new GM, opting to go with assistant GM Craig Conroy for the role, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. Conroy was among a group of four […]

The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We are in Sunrise, sharing our NHL odds series, making a Hurricanes-Panthers Game 3 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Panthers defeated the Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime in Game 2 to give themselves a commanding […]

It look four overtimes for Matthew Tkachuk to deliver the game-winning goal in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes. In Saturday’s Game 2, it took just 1:51 for the Florida Panthers star to win it in overtime. Tkachuk scored on the power play, giving the Panthers a 2-1 victory and […]

Is there anything quite like the Stanley Cup Playoffs? The Western Conference Finals rage on for Game 2 of the series on Sunday as the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights go head-to-head on the ice. Let’s check out our NHL odds series, where our Stars-Golden Knights prediction and pick will be all but […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander was contemplating playing for Team Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, but he’s decided against it. The reason? Well, it shows why Nylander is such a team player. Via NHL insider Chris Johnston: “Regarding William Nylander’s decision not to join Sweden at the IIHF World Hockey Championship: I’m […]

A stunning incident occurred during Saturday’s IIHF World Championship game between Canada and Switzerland, as Detroit Red Wings and Team Canada forward Joe Veleno was shockingly not penalized for stomping on the foot of Switzerland captain Nino Niederreiter midway through the second period. Niederreiter was the only player who was sent to the penalty box […]

For the first time since 1992, the National Hockey League has three siblings facing each other in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — Marc and Eric Staal’s Florida Panthers are taking on Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final, with a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. The three […]

It’s probably safe to say that there’s no better time to be a sports fan in South Florida than right now — and Charles Barkley is jumping on the Florida Panthers bandwagon as the success continues for both the Panthers and Miami Heat. The Heat were the latest to continue the South Florida win streak, […]

Carolina Hurricanes star defenseman Brent Burns played more than any other Canes player in Game 1, logging an incredulous 54:33 time on ice over nearly seven full periods of hockey — but that does not mean coach Rod Brind’Amour will even think about resting him in Game 2 on Saturday night. “I can tell you […]

Brett Howden was the overtime hero for the Vegas Golden Knights in Friday night’s 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars, sending the raucous crowd at T-Mobile Arena home happy just 1:35 into the extra frame. Unlike Thursday night’s contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers that wasn’t sealed until the dying seconds of the […]

With the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes in flux after their proposed entertainment district was shut down by voters in Tempe, multiple cities have emerged as possible relocation options — and Connecticut governor Ned Lamont wants Hartford to be considered. Lamont said on Friday that he is planning to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about the […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have a 1-0 series lead over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals. And it was an unlikely source that provided the team with the overtime winner on Friday night. The Golden Knights won thanks to a goal from forward Brett Howden. Howden scored just 95 seconds into the overtime […]

The Dallas Stars faced the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night. Unfortunately, the result didn’t go their way. Dallas lost their third straight Game 1 in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, with all three losses coming in overtime. Dallas lost 4-3 after Brett Howden somehow found the back […]

The Vegas Golden Knights received big contributions from unsung heroes in their Game 1 win over the Dallas Stars. And they now hold an important 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. One of those unsung heroes who contributed is forward Teddy Blueger. Blueger’s third-period goal gave the Golden Knights the lead with around […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are nearing an end. Sometime in June, one of the final four teams will lift the Stanley Cup and live out their lifelong dream. Right before that, though, we’ll know who the Conn Smythe Trophy winner is. Named after the former Toronto Maple Leafs owner, the Conn Smythe Trophy was first […]

The Calgary Flames are on the hunt for a new general manager following the departure of Brad Treliving. Candidates have received their interviews, and now it seems that the hunt is nearing its end. The Flames are in the “final stages” of their general manager search, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli. There is no […]

It has been a challenging day for the Toronto Maple Leafs as there has been a significant shakeup in the team’s front office. General manager Kyle Dubas was dismissed by the organization Friday, and assistant to the general manager Jason Spezza resigned from his position shortly thereafter. For those wondering where all this leaves Jason […]

Brendan Shanahan and the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that the team was parting ways with Kyle Dubas, whose contract was expiring as of Jun. 30. Shanahan spoke to the media shortly after to discuss the decision, and made it clear that making it to the second round of the playoffs for the first […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a plethora of questions heading into this summer. And they have answered one of their biggest questions right out of the gate. Kyle Dubas will not return as general manager. Dubas’ future with the team was in doubt, as his contract expires in late June. However, the wording of the […]

After stepping down from coaching in 2021, Joel Quenneville is expected to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss reinstatement into the league following the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Sources say NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will meet with veteran coach Joel Quenneville as soon as the season ends to review his status,” wrote TSN […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs won a playoff round for the first time since 2004, but after following it up with a disappointing five-game loss to the Florida Panthers, the team is letting general manager Kyle Dubas go. “Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced today that the club has decided […]

NHL fans witnessed history on Thursday night and Friday morning. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes endured a marathon by playing nearly four extra periods of hockey and nearly getting to a fifth. Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk was the long-awaited hero, scoring in the final seconds of […]

There are probably a lot of tired people at work on Friday in both Carolina and Florida after Thursday night’s Game 1 ended at 1:54 a.m. ET — and the official Panthers Twitter account is doing all they can to help people account for their likely late arrival to the workplace. By order of the […]