NHL News & Highlights (page 68 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Carolina Hurricanes Triumph Over New York Islanders in Gritty Game 1 Victory
With 34 saves from Andersen, Hurricanes beat the Islanders 3-1. Noesen and Necas scored crucial goals, but despite Varlamov's 23 saves, NYI fell short.
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Mark Stone and Alex Pietrangelo Train with Team Before Vegas Golden Knights' First Playoff Game
Golden Knights' Stone & Pietrangelo returned to practice, targeting Monday's playoff vs. Stars. Stone's back from a spleen injury, Pietrangelo from illness. Both likely in Game 1.
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Winnipeg Jets Edge Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1
Adam Lowry scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves as the Winnipeg Jets held off the Colorado Avalanche for a 7-6 win in Game 1.
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Opening Game of Eastern Conference First Round Series: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
NHL playoffs kick off with Panthers hosting Lightning in 1st round Eastern Conference. Season saw Panthers win 2 of 3, but Lightning won last 5-3. Both top scorers: Kucherov (144pts), Reinhart (94pts).
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Washington Capitals and New York Rangers Face Off in NHL Playoff First Round Opener: A Preview of the Matchup
Top-seeded Rangers face 4th-seeded Capitals in NHL playoff start. Season series tied 2-2. Rangers: 18-8-0 in Metro Division; Capitals: 16-9-1.
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Canucks Dominate Predators in Season Games, Playoffs Offer Fresh Start for Fierce Battle
Vancouver dominated Nashville this season, yet the Predators are in form. With Norris nominees Hughes and Josi, plus scorers Forsberg and Miller, the series kicks off Sunday.
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Colorado Avalanche Faces Winnipeg Jets in Opening Game of NHL Playoffs First Round
Winnipeg Jets face Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference opener. Jets won all 3 season games. MacKinnon leads Avalanche, Morrissey fronts Jets.
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Carolina Hurricanes Named NHL's Biggest Favorite in Four Decades
Carolina Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup favorites but face the longest odds at +550 in 40 years. They're up against the Avalanche, Bruins, Oilers, and Rangers in a fierce playoff battle.
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Arvidsson Leads Kings to Playoff Rematch Victory Over Edmonton
LA Kings beat Blackhawks 5-4 in OT, securing playoff rematch with Oilers. Arvidsson tied it late; Kempe's quick OT goal clinched it. Kings end season 3rd in Pacific.
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John Hynes Appointed Coach of the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2024 IIHF World Championship
John Hynes, Minnesota Wild's coach, named 2024 U.S. men's national hockey team head coach for the world championship in Czechia next month.
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Briere and Tortorella Stress Future Rebuilding as Flyers' Playoff Ambitions Are Dashed
Philly Flyers' playoff dreams crumbled after a late-season dip, despite a solid start. Coach Tortorella blamed himself. Their rebuild continues with uncertain future playoffs.
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Anaheim Ducks Triumph Over Vegas Golden Knights in Season Closer, Securing Western Wild Card Spot for Vegas
Frank Vatrano's hat trick propels the Ducks to a 4-1 win against Vegas, bumping them from third in the Pacific. He hits a career-high 37 goals as Ducks end with 59 points.
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Avalanche Secures Playoff Spot After 5-1 Win Against Oilers, MacKinnon Sets New Franchise Scoring Record
Nichushkin netted 2, MacKinnon made history with 2 assists as the Avalanche secured playoffs by dominating Edmonton 5-1 on Thursday.
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Weegar Celebrates Milestone as Flames Conclude Season with 5-1 Victory Over Sharks
Calgary Flames beat San Jose Sharks 5-1. Coleman & Weegar hit 30th & 20th goals. Weegar makes history with 20 goals & 200 blocks in a season. Calgary misses playoffs; San Jose ranks last in NHL.
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Winnipeg Jets Set New Franchise Milestones with 4-2 Victory Over Vancouver Canucks in Season Closer
Nikita Chibrikov's first goal helped Winnipeg beat Vancouver 4-2, setting a team record with 52 wins and winning the Jennings Trophy. Playoffs start Sunday.
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Seattle Kraken Secure Win Against Minnesota Wild in Nail-Biting Season Closer
Kraken beat Wild 4-3 in season finale. Kartye's crucial goal and Gourde's empty-netter secured their win, despite Kaprizov and Zuccarello's efforts.
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Coyotes Celebrate Leaving Arizona with a 5-2 Win Over the Edmonton Oilers
In their last game before moving, the Coyotes beat the Oilers 5-2, marking the end of their 28-year stint in Arizona with a win backed by strong fan support.
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Dallas Stars Secure Top Seed in Western Conference Following Shootout Victory Against Blues
Jake Oettinger's stellar play ensures Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western playoffs, beating St. Louis Blues 2-1.
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Game Summary: Islanders Clinch Playoff Spot with 5-4 Victory Over Penguins in Season Closer
Islanders beat Penguins 5-4; Holmstrom scores key goal. Sorokin saves 39 shots, blocks Crosby's penalty shot. Islanders to face Carolina in playoffs, Penguins out again.
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Kucherov Hits 100-Assist Mark in Lightning's 6-4 Victory over Maple Leafs, Matthews Falls Short of 70 Goals
Kucherov hits 100 assists, making history, while Matthews misses 70-goal milestone in Maple Leafs' 6-4 defeat.
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Ryan Leonard Turns Down Washington Capitals, Chooses Second Year at Boston College Instead
Top prospect Ryan Leonard sticks with Boston College for sophomore year, skipping Capitals' playoffs. The 19-year-old scored 60 points in 41 games for the Eagles.
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Marc-Andre Fleury Renews Contract with Wild, Ending Playoff Streak
Minnesota Wild re-sign goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for a year at $2.5M, overlooking his dropping save stats.
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Montreal Canadiens Extend Martin St. Louis as Head Coach for Two Additional Seasons
Canadiens renew coach St. Louis' contract till 2026-27, despite no playoffs.
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Golden Knights Target Fourth Consecutive Victory Over Floundering Ducks
Knights on 3-win streak battle Ducks with 7 losses in 10. Eichel, Karlsson vs Terry, Killorn. Pietrangelo, McGinn injured.
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Blackhawks Seek to Halt Five-Match Losing Streak Versus Kings in Fourth Position
Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-5) clash with LA Kings (43-27-11) for the third time. Chicago seeks to end a 5-game skid, LA aims to boost their 21-12-7 home record.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Clash with Tampa Bay Lightning in Fight for Divisional Dominance
Leafs vs. Lightning at 7 p.m. EDT! Tampa favored (-130) vs. Toronto (+109). Watch Kucherov & Matthews in this Atlantic Division clash. Lightning 5-4-1, Leafs 6-3-1 recently.
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Seattle Kraken Seeks to Halt Losing Streak in Key Division Game Against Minnesota Wild
Kraken (33-35-13) vs Wild (39-32-10) in a Pacific vs Central clash. Kaprizov leads Wild with 95 pts; McCann tops Kraken with 61. Seattle aims to break a 4-game losing streak, Minnesota a 2-game slide.
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Western Rivalry Heats Up: Vancouver Canucks Face Off Against Winnipeg Jets in Crucial NHL Showdown
1st Pacific's Canucks face 2nd Central's Jets in key NHL game. Canucks excel with 26-6-3 when foes err; Jets shine at 45-5-2 scoring 3+ goals.
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Pacific Division Rivalry Ignites: Flames Welcome Faltering Sharks in High-Stakes Matchup
Sharks (19-53-9) vs. Flames (37-39-5) in Pacific clash, Thu. 9 p.m. EDT. Calgary leads season series; Kadri (75 pts) and Granlund (59 pts) are top scorers.
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Canucks Secure Pacific Division Championship by Defeating Flames 4-1
Tyler Myers & Thatcher Demko drove the Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Flames, clinching the Pacific Division title. Demko saved 39 shots, while Höglander, Joshua, and Miller scored.