NHL Power Rankings: Bruins become first team to make coaching change as early-season slide continues

NHL Public Relations announced the schedule for the Opening Day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which will commence on Saturday, April 19th, featuring two games. The first-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars will begin at 6:30 pm MT/8:30 pm ET in Dallas, with broadcasts on TNT, TruTV, and Max in the U.S., and Sportsnet, SN360, and TVA Sports in Canada. Additionally, the St. Louis Blues will face the Winnipeg Jets at 4:00...

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson will not return for the regular-season finale against the Nashville Predators due to a lower-body injury sustained from a hit by defenseman Justin Barron early in the second period. The 25-year-old, who had a team-leading 35 goals and 80 points in 81 games, recorded one block in 6:06 of ice time before leaving the game. The Stars are set to face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the...

As the Utah Hockey Club concluded their inaugural season, defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, 36, may be retiring after a notable 14-year NHL career, which included stints with the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, and Utah. Bortuzzo gained prominence with the Blues, winning a Stanley Cup in 2019, and returned to St. Louis for a final game where he received a tribute from the organization. Though not officially confirmed, this game could mark the...

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs kick off Saturday, with seven first-round matchups confirmed and the Capitals awaiting their opponent between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets. Notably, the Maple Leafs face the Senators in the Battle of Ontario for the first time since 2004, while the Hurricanes and Panthers are co-favorites to win the Cup. The playoffs feature competitive matchups, including the Avalanche against the Stars and the Jets, who hold the best regular-season record, taking...

The Washington Capitals have signed center Nic Dowd to a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $3 million. This season, the 34-year-old has achieved career highs with 14 goals and 27 points in 81 games, while also excelling defensively, ranking first among Capitals forwards with 4.5 defensive goals above replacement. Dowd, originally a seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Kings in 2009, has accumulated 176 points in 581 games over his 10-year...