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Avalanche's Landeskog makes his long-awaited return to lineup

Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog makes his long-awaited return to lineup

After a three-year hiatus, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the ice on Wednesday night.

Watch: Raucous ovation for Landeskog playing first NHL game since 2022

Capitals star Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

Kings take a two-game lead on the Oilers after 6-2 victory

NHL seeing playoff ratings plummet

Rangers agree to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury

Recently fired HC emerges as possibility to win vacant Flyers job

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Penguins prospect Tanner Howe undergoes ACL reconstruction surgery

2024 second-rounder Tanner Howe’s development will be on hold for quite a while.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Kings take two-game lead on Oilers after 6-2 victory

Adrian Kempe scored twice in a four-point game and Anze Kopitar collected one goal and three assists to lead the host Los Angeles Kings to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 24

Recently fired HC emerges as possibility to win vacant Flyers job

The Philadelphia Flyers are searching for a John Tortorella replacement, and now they may have found one in another recently fired head coach.

Rangers GM Chris Drury gets contract extension as John Tortorella rumors swirl

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24

NHL seeing early playoff ratings plummet

NHL playoff broadcasts in the United States were down in viewership.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 24

Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson forgot it's no longer the regular season in his postgame news conference on Wednesday night.

Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens

Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary out for remainder of playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Alex Ovechkin adds to historic career with OT winner

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Rangers agree to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury

The New York Rangers are sticking with the current leader of their front office. The Rangers announced a multi-year extension with general manager Chris Drury.

Chris Kreider opens up about Rangers sending trade memo

Rangers’ management benched the wrong players this season

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Flyers announce major changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

John Tortorella wasn’t the only one on the chopping block from the Philadelphia Flyers’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

Three restricted free agents Flyers should offer sheet in 2025 offseason

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL yearly saves leaders since 1994-95' quiz

How many of the net-minders to save the most shots in the NHL ever season since the 1994-95 campaign?

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Panthers deliver an emphatic message in their Game 1 win

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Panthers deliver emphatic message in Game 1 win

The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night with four games. Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday's action.

Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in return as Panthers rout Lightning

Watch: Max Domi's OT goal gives Maple Leafs 2-0 lead series vs. Senators

Jordan Martinook continues to haunt Devils as Hurricanes grab 2-0 series lead

Watch: Bill Belichick gets unfriendly welcome at Hurricanes game

Capitals defenseman to miss postseason with ankle injury

Islanders announce a major decision on Lou Lamoriello

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 24

Capitals fans saddened over decision by longtime franchise star Nicklas Backstrom

Capitals fans everywhere are left saddened by the latest decision from longtime franchise star forward Nicklas Backstrom, who hasn't played since late 2023.

Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

Logan Thompson Shines in Capitals’ 3-1 Win Over Canadiens in Game 2

The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / April 22

J.T. Miller misses Rangers locker room clear-out day due to personal matter

Rangers forward J.T. Miller was absent Monday as the team held their end-of-season exit interviews.

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford: J.T. Miller ‘tried hard’ to fix situation with Elias Pettersson

New York Change of Mind: Rangers Dominos Begin To Fall

Rangers’ Chris Kreider dealt with back issues, vertigo and hand injury during 2024-25 season

Rangers’ 2024-25 Player Profiles: Igor Shesterkin

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23

Max Domi's OT goal gives Leafs 2-0 lead series vs. Senators

Watch: Max Domi's OT goal gives Maple Leafs 2-0 lead series vs. Senators

Max Domi scored at 3:09 of overtime, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Ottawa Senators.

Stanley Cup Playoffs takeaways: Panthers deliver emphatic message in Game 1 win

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

It's not always the stars who come through when the lights shine brightest and the games matter most. Here are 25 unheralded players, at the time, who broke out for some memorable Stanley Cup Final moments.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 22

Don Cherry posts heartbreaking message on social media

Former "Hockey Night in Canada" host and hockey icon Don Cherry has posted a heartbreaking message on social media ahead of the release of a new book.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Islanders make major front-office decision

This is a massive move by the franchise.

Positive injury news emerges regarding Islanders goalie, forward

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 800 career points can you name in five minutes?

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Capitals defenseman to miss postseason with ankle injury

The Washington Capitals have announced that defenseman Martin Fehérváry will miss the entirety of the postseason after undergoing surgery to address a meniscus injury in his right knee.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 22

Ovechkin adds to his historic career with Game 1 OT winner

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Alex Ovechkin adds to historic career with OT winner

The Stanley Cup playoffs heated up with four games on Monday, including two overtime thrillers. Here are our takeaways from an excellent night of playoff hockey:

Capitals' Ovechkin plays hero with his first playoff OT winner

Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues

Kings blow a four-goal lead, but still edge Oilers in final minute

Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avalanche

Are the Senators penalty problems due to passion or lack of discipline?

Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after just one season with team

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22

Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues

Under the radar, as is often the case for Winnipeg, the Jets beat the Blues 2-1 on Monday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Kyle Connor plays hero again as Jets take 2-0 lead

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL saves leaders by season since 1994-95' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Ovechkin

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Alex Ovechkin

Just when NHL fans thought Alex Ovechkin didn't have anymore career milestones to hit, he found another.

Who else? Capitals' Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most goals for every NHL franchise' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Who else? Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Who else? Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin added to his historic 2024-25 season with the first goal of Washington's Stanley Cup playoffs run.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after one season with team

It was a tough year for the Seattle Kraken this season as they were among the worst teams in the Western Conference.

Kraken to name Ron Francis president, Jason Botterill GM

Kraken star to undergo surgery after playing through injury

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz