Buchnevich's hat trick steers Blues to Game 3 win

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently completed their 57th season, missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive year, despite a storied history of 37 playoff appearances and five championships. On April 25, the team has a strong 7-3 record, with notable performances including Mario Lemieux's franchise record of eight points in 1989, Jaromir Jagr's penalty record in 1993, and Sidney Crosby's multi-goal game in 2009. This series will highlight significant Penguins performances leading up to...

SummaryThe St. Louis Blues secured a pivotal 7-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series, reducing their deficit to 2-1. Pavel Buchnevich achieved his first playoff hat trick, while Cam Fowler set a franchise record with five points, and Robert Thomas contributed four assists. The Blues' aggressive strategy paid off as they capitalized on power plays and showcased their best players, sending a strong message that they...

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Game 2 after a hit from Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel, which resulted in a five-minute major penalty for interference. The Panthers won the game 2-0, taking a 2-0 series lead, with Barkov contributing three assists in the series before his exit. The Panthers' defense and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky's 19 saves were crucial to the victory, while Lightning coach Jon Cooper expressed surprise at the major penalty given to Hagel....

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...