Penguins Forward Prospect Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery, Will Miss 9 Months

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...

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...

The Maple Leafs lead their playoff series against the Senators 2-0 for the first time since 2002, while the Senators host their first playoff game since 2017. The Leafs have capitalized on their power play, scoring four times on seven opportunities, highlighting the talent gap, particularly with stars like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The Senators need to adjust their penalty-killing strategy and find ways to free Tim Stutzle from Toronto's defensive pressure to turn...