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Boston BruinsBeantown Rundown: Linus Ullmark to the bench and 2 other Bruins takeaways from crushing Game 5 loss

The Boston Bruins never had a stranglehold in Game 5 like they had during Games 3 & 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, but for much of the night, it was clear they were the team playing better hockey. Yet when the final buzzer sounded, it was the Panthers that managed […]

Colorado AvalancheJared Bednar gets 100% real about bittersweet reality of Stanley Cup Playoffs after Game 5 loss to Kraken

Jared Bednar knows what it feels like to be at the highest peak of being a head coach in the NHL. After all, he steered the Colorado Avalanche to a Stanley Cup title in the 2021-22 season. This time, though, he and the Avs are on the brink of elimination right in the very first […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Nathan MacKinnon vents frustration with missed call in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup champions. However, their title defense could end prematurely at the hands of the Seattle Kraken on Friday. Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs ended with Colorado on the losing end of a 3-2 score. And as with many other games this postseason, the Avalanche’s loss comes […]

Boston BruinsBruins' Patrice Bergeron drops eye-opening take amid Linus Ullmark's painful blunder

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron had a mouthful to say about Linus Ullmark, not long after the Swedish goaltender committed a painful blunder in a 4-3 Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers. Bergeron offered words of support for Ullmark after his game-losing error in overtime as he failed to clear the puck, leading to […]

Florida PanthersPanthers star Sam Bennett drops 'hero' mentality after OT win vs. Bruins

The Florida Panthers saved their season on Wednesday with a big win against the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bruins fans were certainly stunned, but the Panthers knew they had a great chance of winning. Panthers forward Sam Bennett spoke to the media following the Game 5 victory. He pulled […]

Florida PanthersPanthers' Sergei Bobrovsky saves series vs. Bruins, leaving Paul Maurice to drop NSFW rant

The Florida Panthers came into Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins needing a win to save their season. Florida got their win, with a play by goalie Sergei Bobrovsky literally saving their season. With seven seconds left in the third period, a faceoff occurred in the Panthers’ offensive zone. The […]

Florida PanthersMatthew Tkachuk shares subtle clap back at naysayers after major pushback vs Bruins

The Florida Panthers were thought by many as nothing more than sacrificial lambs for the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But that’s not how things are unfolding the series, with the Panthers lasting for at least six games against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins following a series-extending 4-3 overtime […]

Boston BruinsBruins goalie Linus Ullmark goes full Ted Lasso after OT loss in Game 5 vs. Panthers

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark certainly wants to forget how Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers ended. And it seems he is taking a page from the playbook of popular TV show Ted Lasso to do so. The Bruins lost on Wednesday after Ullmark attempted to clear the puck from […]

Boston BruinsLinus Ullmark, Bruins destroyed on social media after brutal Game 5 OT loss

The Boston Bruins had a chance to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday. However, the Florida Panthers had other plans for Game 5. The Panthers defeated the Bruins in overtime to force a Game 6 back in South Florida. Boston lost the game on a brutal turnover from star […]

Tampa Bay LightningJon Cooper blasts former Lightning asst. coach amid Andrei Vasilevskiy struggles vs. Maple Leafs

Former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Derek Lalonde made some interesting comments after Tampa lost Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Toronto Maple Leafs. And current Lightning head coach Jon Cooper isn’t exactly thrilled with what he heard. Lalonde’s comments regarded the ability of goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. Lalonde, who is the head […]

Toronto Maple LeafsToronto makes shocking Michael Bunting decision after three-game suspension

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not going to make an adjustment to what’s been working for the team of late. Even though Michael Bunting is now eligible to play following a three-game suspension, the Maple Leafs will continue to roll without him on the ice, at least in this coming Thursday’s Game 5 at home […]

Winnipeg JetsJets get devastating Mark Scheifele injury update ahead of elimination game vs. Golden Knights

The Winnipeg Jets head into Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday looking to stave off elimination. But, they will be without a very important player. Rick Bowness said Wednesday that Mark Schiefele won’t be available to play but a Game 6 return is still possible if they get that far, as reported […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Jets vs. Golden Knights Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/27/2023

The Winnipeg Jets trail 3-1 in the series heading into game five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. This game will continue our NHL playoff odds series with a Jets-Golden Knights prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch. The Jets pulled off an impressive 5-1 victory in […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Rangers vs. Devils Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/27/2023

The New Jersey Devils play host to the New York Rangers with the series tied at two games apiece. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a game five Rangers-Devils prediction, pick, and how to watch. After losing both games on home ice by a combined score of 10-2, the Devils turned […]

Boston BruinsBruins get massive Patrice Bergeron injury update ahead of potential series clinching Game 5

The Boston Bruins have the opportunity to be the first team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night — and they could have their captain Patrice Bergeron back for a potential series clinching Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Bergeron is expected to return on Wednesday after not […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/27/2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs can close out the series after winning three straight over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a game five Lightning-Maple Leafs prediction, pick, and how to watch. Toronto got an overtime goal to seal the win in game four. Depending on which side […]

Carolina HurricanesHurricanes' Sebastian Aho bloodied as Islanders score off forward's face

The Carolina Hurricanes came into Tuesday’s game in dire need of a win after falling to 3-1 in their NHL Playoffs opening-round series against the New York Islanders. At one point in the second period, the Hurricane’ chances of securing a crucial home win and thereby starving off elimination took a massive hit — both […]

Minnesota WildMarcus Foligno gets the boot after brutal knee on Radek Faksa

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno got thrown out so early in Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Dallas Stars after he got slapped with a game misconduct plus a five-minute major penalty just two minutes into the contest. That was after he had a knee-on-knee collision with  Dallas center Radek Faksa. The Stars forward was […]

Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins with no clear direction after cleaning house over disastrous 2022-23 NHL season

To say it was an underwhelming 2022-23 NHL season for the Pittsburgh Penguins would be an understatement. For the first time since Sidney Crosby’s rookie season in 2006, the Penguins missed the playoffs. Technically, they were also knocked out in the qualifying round of the 2020 postseason as well but had at least ranked fifth […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Kraken vs. Avalanche Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/26/2023

This exhilarating series is all tied up at two games apiece, as Game 5 in Denver has officially arrived between the Seattle Kraken and the defending champion Colorado Avalanche. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Kraken-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. Trailing 2-1 in the series entering Monday night, […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Cale Makar suspension decision made after hit on Kraken's Jared McCann

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended for one playoff game due to his interference penalty against Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced. Cale Makar’s hit on McCann came in the first period of the game. He was initially assessed a major penalty, but it was eventually reviewed […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Panthers vs. Bruins Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/26/2023

The Boston Bruins are one game away from eliminating the Florida Panthers. The NHL’s best home team is back in Boston for game five, looking to move on the in playoffs. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Bruins game five prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Bruins took both […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Cale Makar faces possible punishment for dirty hit on Kraken's Jared McCann

The Colorado Avalanche could be without one of the game’s best defenseman for a pivotal Game 5 as Cale Makar will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a late hit on Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann on Monday night. “Colorado’s Cale Makar will have a hearing today for Interference against […]

New York RangersGerard Gallant blasts Rangers for 'not showing up' in brutal Game 4 loss to Devils

Things were looking great for the New York Rangers after winning the first two games of their opening round series on the road against the New Jersey Devils, but after back-to-back disappointing home losses to knot the series at two, it now becomes a best of three headed back to Newark. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant […]

Seattle KrakenAvalanche star Cale Makar defends controversial hit on Kraken's Jared McCann in Game 4

Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar is finding himself in some hot water following Colorado’s Game 4 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Makar delivered a controversial hit on Seattle’s Jared McCann, which could have a huge effect on the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoff series. After the game, Makar defended himself and the hit. “I […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Alex Kerfoot drops sobering take on OT winner in Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Kerfoot came up big, scoring the overtime winner in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It gave Toronto a 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s a big moment for Kerfoot personally. While valuable to the Maple Leafs, he has not had the best season this year. […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning's brutal choke job vs Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs was first of its kind in franchise history

The Tampa Bay Lightning have their back up against the wall in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday has the team on the brink of elimination. The way Tampa lost this game is incredibly brutal. After entering the third period with a 4-1 lead, the Lightning lost in […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Morgan Rielly shares true feelings about Alex Kerfoot's OT winner in Game 4 vs Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs improbably won Game 4 on Monday night after trailing 4-1 in the third period. Forward Alexander Kerfoot scored the game-winner, giving the Maple Leafs a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kerfoot is one of the last Maple Leafs you’d expect to come up with a big goal like […]

Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' astonishing OT comeback has NHL Twitter losing its mind

The Toronto Maple Leafs looked down and out in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They trailed the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in the second period, and the series seemed destined to be evened up. However, the Maple Leafs stormed back. Superstar forward Auston Matthews scored two goals, helping to force overtime. In overtime, […]

San Jose SharksVeteran defenseman Justin Braun hangs up skates after 13 seasons

Veteran defenseman Justin Braun has called it a career after 13 seasons in the NHL. The 36-year-old confirmed his retirement on Monday, making 2022 his final go on hockey’s biggest stage. Braun spent the final season of his career with the Philadelphia Flyers, recording two points in 51 games. He began his career with the […]

Minnesota WildWild's Filip Gustavsson feeling ‘right at home’ ahead of pivotal Game 5 vs. Stars

Filip Gustavsson has been absolutely excellent for the Minnesota Wild in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, sporting a pristine 1.71 goals-against average and .941 save percentage over three games heading into a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday night. After being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the State of Hockey last July, he […]

Colorado AvalancheNathan MacKinnon drops shocking admission on first round matchup with Kraken

It might be the first ever playoff series for the Seattle Kraken, but that doesn’t mean they should be taken lightly — not at all, according to Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon. “It’s a really great team. This is definitely the hardest first round I’ve been in, I think,” MacKinnon said when asked for his […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning's mindset after loss to Maple Leafs reveals why Tampa Bay has two Stanley Cup rings under Jon Cooper

The Tampa Bay Lightning are trailing Auston Matthews and the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first-round series of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, two games to one. The Bolts won Game 1, 7-3, but have lost Game 2 (7-2) and Game 3 (4-3 via OT) at home and on the road, respectively. Tampa Bay’s loss […]

New York IslandersIslanders take aim at refs after 'deflating' Game 4 loss to Hurricanes

The New York Islanders were in close to must-win territory in Game 4 of their first-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes — and after losing 5-2 on Sunday afternoon and going down 3-1 in the series, the team criticized the refereeing. The Isles took four first-period penalties, and the Hurricanes capitalized on a 5-on-3 that […]

Boston BruinsJim Montgomery's 'all-in' reaction to Linus Ullmark wanting to fight Matthew Tkachuk

The Boston Bruins took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Florida Panthers after winning Game 4 on the road on Sunday, and after goaltender Linus Ullmark nearly fought Matthew Tkachuk, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery had high praise for his starting goaltender. “I love it,” Montgomery said of his goalie after the game. “He’s all-in.” […]

Tampa Bay LightningIs Lightning star Brayden Point playing in Game 4 vs. Maple Leafs?

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to avoid a 3-1 hole against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday evening at Amalia Arena as the two teams meet for a critical Game 4. The Bolts lost a heartbreaker on Saturday by a score of 4-3, with Morgan Reilly scoring the overtime winner for the visitors. […]

Los Angeles KingsTodd McLellan gets brutally honest on 'strange series' vs. Oilers after awful Game 4 collapse

The first-round series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers has been a back-and-forth rollercoaster. After blowing a three-goal lead in a Game 4 loss, Kings head coach Todd McLellan gave his take on a “strange series.” “The start for us was tremendous; it was something we haven’t had in the series. It […]

Edmonton OilersOilers' Zach Hyman reacts to game-winning goal vs. Kings to complete epic comeback

The Edmonton Oilers were staring down a potential 3-1 series hole on Sunday night after falling behind by three goals, but after making two separate comebacks on the road, Zach Hyman sealed a crucial overtime win for his team in Game 4. Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime as the Oilers potentially saved their season […]

BettingNHL Playoffs Odds: Kings vs. Oilers Game 5 prediction, pick, how to watch — 4/25/2023

The Edmonton Oilers come home with the series tied at two against the Los Angeles Kings. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Kings-Oilers game five prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Oilers were forty minutes away from being down 3-1 in this series. Going down 3-0 in the first period, […]

Edmonton OilersJay Woodcroft responds to Game 5 goaltending question right after thrilling Game 4 comeback

The Edmonton Oilers prevented falling down a 3-1 series hole in the first round of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs following a sensational 5-4 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on the road on Sunday. With the series now tied at two games apiece and scheduled to go back to Edmonton for Game […]

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