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Watch: Ovechkin breaks his own NHL goal record vs. Blue Jackets

Watch: Alex Ovechkin breaks his own NHL goal record vs. Blue Jackets

Alexander Ovechkin broke the all-time NHL goal record (again).

Which storied NHL record will be the next to fall?
Capitals loan former No. 17 overall pick to AHL squad
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Three candidates for most disappointing Maple Leafs of 2024-25 season

Three candidates for most disappointing Maple Leafs of 2024-25 season

Focusing on errors, disappointments and miscalculated gambles, there have been a handful of underwhelming individual performances this season.

Recent wave of injuries may force Berube to finalize Leafs’ playoff lineup
Mitch Marner is more than comfortable playing as a defenceman
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Canadiens made trade-deadline additions for playoff push after all

Canadiens made trade-deadline additions for playoff push after all

Maybe Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knew something his critics didn’t … or at least something they didn’t properly factor in at the trade deadline.

Strong at home, Canadiens look for more success vs. Blackhawks
Maple Leafs top Canadiens in OT to extend lead for top spot in East to 4 points
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Lightning recall top prospect from AHL

Lightning recall top prospect from AHL

The Lightning have recalled top center prospect Conor Geekie from AHL Syracuse.

Should the Lightning have worked harder to sign top prospect Isaac Howard?
Lightning’s Luke Glendening out indefinitely with upper-body injury
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'Most NHL goals scored in a season by U.S. born players' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 12
After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner finally going to playoffs

After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner is finally going to NHL playoffs

Skinner is set to experience playoff hockey for the first time. 

Key Oilers defenseman expected to miss extended time
Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Canucks
Don Sweeney could be out as Bruins reportedly weigh GM change
Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs
Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez announces retirement
Alec Martinez News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez announces retirement

Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez announces retirement

Saturday will be Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez’s final NHL game, he told Chicago Sports Network’s Darren Pang during warmups (via Tab Bamford of Bleacher Nation).

Blackhawks sign Aidan Thompson
Chicago Blackhawks send 22-year-old defenseman down to Rockford
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Mattias Ekholm News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Key Oilers defenseman expected to miss extended time

Key Oilers defenseman expected to miss extended time

The Oilers won’t have key two-way defenseman Mattias Ekholm available when they begin their first-round playoff series next weekend.

After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner is finally going to NHL playoffs
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / April 12
Rangers join infamous club by missing playoffs

Rangers join infamous club by missing playoffs

The Rangers' one-year regression is so significant that it puts them in a rather infamous club in the modern NHL era.

Rangers expected to consider coaching change
Bruins reportedly weighing GM change; Don Sweeney could be out
Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Vancouver Canucks
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12
Bruins reportedly weighing GM change; Don Sweeney could be out

Bruins reportedly weighing GM change; Don Sweeney could be out

The Boston Bruins have some work to do this offseason, but it will be intriguing to see who is tasked with it. 

Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Vancouver Canucks
Five most surprising NHL teams this season
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / April 12
Brock Boeser turns down massive extension offer from Canucks

Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have been trying to extend Brock Boeser for some time now.

Canucks star likely to depart in free agency after team's drama-filled season
What plagued the Canucks the most in 2024-25?
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner tops list of 2025 top unrestricted free agents
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 11
Patrik Laine doesn't seem impressed by arrival of Ivan Demidov

Patrik Laine does not seem impressed by arrival of Ivan Demidov

If we read between the lines, Laine is calling for calm in the most Laine way possible.

Canadiens were very close to making blockbuster trade
Concerning Matthew Tkachuk update emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues
Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs
Five most surprising teams this season
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Wild expected to sign star defensive prospect soon

Wild expected to sign star defensive prospect soon

The Minnesota Wild are expected to sign star defense prospect Zeev Buium to his entry-level contract in the coming days.

Wild’s Buium has all the makings of a star NHL defenseman
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues
Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game of his NHL career
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz
Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / April 11
Concerning update on Matthew Tkachuk emerges

Concerning update on Matthew Tkachuk emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs

Matthew Tkachuk's return for the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup playoffs could be in jeopardy.

Brad Marchand breaks through as Panthers top Red Wings
Why Maple Leafs fans shouldn’t be scared of a potential playoff matchup vs. the Panthers
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11
Five most surprising NHL teams this season

Five most surprising NHL teams this season

Let's take a look at the top five most surprising teams this NHL season.

NHL roundup: Jets all but wrap up No. 1 seed in West
Panthers’ Paul Maurice moves into third on NHL all-time wins list
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 11
Watch: Brad Marchand scores first goal as a Panther

Watch: Brad Marchand scores first goal as a Panther in win over Red Wings

Brad Marchand scored his first goal as a member of the Panthers as host Florida defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night in Sunrise. Marchand, after 15-plus seasons with the Boston Bruins, made his Panthers debut on March 28, acquired to provide veteran leadership as the reigning Stanley Cup champions begin their playoff run.

Concerning update on Matthew Tkachuk emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 11
Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs

Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs

Avalanche received some exciting news Wednesday morning: Gabriel Landeskog is one step closer to making a comeback.

Loss to Canucks leaves Avs locked into 3rd in Central
Avalanche recall trio of players
Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon could be done for regular season
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Canadiens were close to making blockbuster trade

Canadiens were close to making blockbuster trade

It could be a trade that the Canadiens revisit this offseason.

Patrik Laine does not seem impressed by arrival of Ivan Demidov
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11
Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues

Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues

Here are the most injury-riddled playoff teams who will have to play at less than 100 percent when the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on April 19.

Oilers are expecting a healthy lineup for the playoffs
Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon could be done for regular season
Panthers hoping for better health, while Red Wings desperate for wins
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Lightning prospect Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award

Lightning prospect Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award

Howard was the motor behind a strong Spartans lineup this season. He led Michigan State in all scoring categories, with 52 points split evenly. 

Patrik Laine does not seem impressed by arrival of Ivan Demidov
Concerning update on Matthew Tkachuk emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
The 'Most NHL goals scored in a season by U.S. born players' quiz
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Rangers expected to consider coaching change

Rangers expected to consider coaching change

One name on most radars is Rangers bench boss Peter Laviolette, who has one year left on his deal.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
Capitals clinch top spot in East, will have home-ice advantage

Capitals clinch top spot in NHL’s Eastern Conference, will have home-ice advantage through playoffs

With a 5-4 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, the Washington Capitals clinched the top spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference and will have home-ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Oilers star set to return following injury absence amid playoff push
Concerning Matthew Tkachuk update emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas gets huge role with Team Canada
Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game of career
Canucks star likely to depart in free agency after team's drama-filled season
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Canucks star likely to depart in free agency

Canucks star likely to depart in free agency after team's drama-filled season

Barring an unlikely change of heart over the next two-plus months, he will test unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career.

Why the Canucks should aim to trade draft picks, not NHL-ready prospects, this summer
Canucks first team in NHL history win after trailing by three in final minute
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz
Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Oilers star to return after injury absence amid playoff push

Oilers star set to return following injury absence amid playoff push

The Oilers are on the cusp of punching their ticket to the postseason, a feat that will mark six straight years in which the club has participated in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Concerning Matthew Tkachuk update emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas gets huge role with Team Canada
Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game of career
Canucks star likely to depart in free agency after team's drama-filled season
Where did Rangers' rebuild go wrong?
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game

Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game of his NHL career

It’s been a historic career for Fleury.

Joel Eriksson Ek scores 4 goals in Wild's OT win over Sharks
Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas gets huge role with Team Canada

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas gets huge role with Team Canada

Dubas has served as the Penguins general manager since 2023.

Penguins’ Rutger McGroarty, Tommy Novak among players ruled out for remainder of 2024-25
Remembering Ray Shero, whose sincerity equaled his hockey brilliance
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'NHL all-time assist leaders' quiz

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