NHL Power Rankings: Devils slide out of top 15 as offensive woes persist

The NHL playoff picture is heating up as the Montreal Canadiens face pressure after a shootout loss, leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets still in the race for the final Eastern Conference wild card. On Tuesday, crucial matchups include the New Jersey Devils against the Boston Bruins, the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Buffalo Sabres, and the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Ottawa Senators, all with playoff implications. Additionally, the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Calgary...

The Vancouver Canucks secured a 2–1 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks, with Jake DeBrusk scoring the game-winning goal, marking his career-high for goals in a season. Rookie goaltender Nikita Tolopilo impressed in his NHL debut, making 15 saves on 16 shots, while fellow debutant Kirill Kudryavtsev contributed defensively. Captain Quinn Hughes tied the franchise record for points by a defenseman with an assist on the overtime goal, as the team's young players showcased...

In his NHL debut, 19-year-old Ivan Demidov scored for the Montreal Canadiens, but the team lost 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks, marking their third consecutive defeat. Demidov, the No. 5 pick in the previous draft, contributed a goal and an assist, becoming only the third teenager in Canadiens history to score in his opener. Despite the loss, Demidov received a warm ovation from fans, reflecting the excitement surrounding his arrival after leading his Russian club...

The 2024-25 NHL regular season is nearing its end with 12 teams set to play, including the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers. The Panthers are aiming to secure a top-four spot, while the Rangers have been eliminated from playoff contention. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests player prop bets like Connor Bedard Under 2.5 shots on goal, Chris Kreider Over 1.5 shots on goal, and Connor McDavid Under 1.5 points as potential valuable options...

The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned defense prospect Dominik Badinka to the AHL after his season with the Malmo Redhawks in Sweden’s SHL, where he recorded five points in 57 games and improved his plus-minus from minus-nine to minus-five. Drafted 34th overall in 2024, Badinka is known for his physicality and defensive skills, which should translate well to the AHL with the Chicago Wolves. In other news, the San Jose Sharks have clinched the last spot...