NHL Star Power Index: Roope Hintz piles on the points, Tim Stutzle continues lengthy point streak

On Feb 25, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) skated with the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Steven Lorentz (18) during the first period at the TD Garden. In recent trades, the Oilers, Bruins, and Devils were involved in a three-team trade that saw Frederic move to the Oilers with salary retained, indicating a push for a playoff run. Additionally, the Panthers and Sharks made a trade involving Vanecek, who...

The Avalanche are on a hot streak with improved goaltending from Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood, making them a formidable team. The Hurricanes have secured second place in the Metro with a strong defense and Andrei Svechnikov's imminent return. The Jets are dominating the Central division, while the Stars are considered Stanley Cup contenders despite a recent dip in their five-on-five performance. Full Article

The NHL had previously played friendlies against KHL teams, but cut off ties in 2022. President Trump and President Putin discussed the possibility of hockey games between American and Russian players. The NHL responded, stating they were not involved in the discussions and refrained from commenting at that time. Full Article

The Blues are making a playoff push, with Dylan Holloway contributing three assists and three shots in a 4-1 win over the Predators, bringing his season total to 55 points. Owen Power scored a goal and two assists, solidifying his status as a hold for next season, while Jack Quinn and Morgan Geekie remain as streamers. Jake Allen made 45 saves in a win, Andrei Vasilevskiy posted a shutout, and Nikita Kucherov tallied a goal...

Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche is set to return to the ice after a three-year absence due to injuries, including four knee surgeries. Roope Hintz of the Dallas Stars has returned from a face injury, while Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes and Josh Norris of the Buffalo Sabres are still out with undisclosed upper-body injuries. Landeskog's return is highly anticipated, Hintz is a key player for the Stars, and the statuses of Svechnikov...