Barkov exits Panthers' Game 2 win after hard hit

Pavel Buchnevich scored his first career playoff hat trick, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 7-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of their first-round series. Buchnevich's early goals set the tone, while Cam Fowler added a goal and four assists, setting a franchise record for points by a defenseman in a playoff game. The Blues cut the Jets' series lead to 2-1 as Jordan Binnington made 17 saves, with goals also...

Colton Dach's first NHL season was cut short due to an elbow injury, but he has since healed and been assigned to AHL Rockford after receiving medical clearance. The 22-year-old, originally drafted by Chicago in the second round of 2021, had a solid performance with 11 goals and 16 assists in 48 games with the IceHogs last season, and contributed two goals and five assists in 25 games with the Blackhawks this season. Rockford has...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Prospect Tanner Howe InjuredPittsburgh Penguins' top forward prospect Tanner Howe, selected 46th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, underwent successful reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, as announced by GM Kyle Dubas. The 19-year-old, who registered 18 goals and 46 points in the WHL this season, is expected to be sidelined for nine months, potentially returning by January 2026. Howe also represented Team Canada at the World Junior...

Goaltending plays a crucial role in a team's success, as seen with the Colorado Avalanche, who are benefitting from solid performances by Mackenzie Blackwood despite only winning one of their first three games against the Dallas Stars. In contrast, the Edmonton Oilers are struggling, highlighted by a recent 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, where former Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard, who relieved Stuart Skinner, allowed two goals on three shots. This series is poised...

Day 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs featured significant player returns, highlighted by Gabriel Landeskog's first game in nearly three years for the Colorado Avalanche. The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1, with standout goaltender Logan Thompson achieving a .962 save percentage, while the Dallas Stars edged out the Avalanche 2-1 in overtime, taking a 2-1 series lead despite Landeskog's impactful return. The Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 6-2, with...