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Maple Leafs in control; Hagel should be suspended

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs in control; Hagel should be suspended

The Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Thursday night with four more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action. 

Maple Leafs take 3-0 series lead vs. Senators on latest OT win
Nate Schmidt, Sergei Bobrovsky stake Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs. Lightning
Panthers star ties record for most goals by defenseman after two playoff games
Wild take series lead with huge 5-2 win over Golden Knights
Pavel Buchnevich's hat trick helps Blues cut Jets' series lead
Most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24
Disaster season: What can Rangers, Predators learn from previous Hindenburgs?

Disaster season: What can Rangers, Predators learn from previous Hindenburgs?

Can either New York or Nashville use these teams as a blueprint? 

Rangers president/GM Chris Drury agrees to multiyear contract extension
Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24
Penguins prospect Tanner Howe undergoes ACL reconstruction surgery

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 / House of Hockey / April 24
NHL DoPS makes suspension decision on Capitals' cross-checks

NHL DoPS makes suspension decision on Capitals' cross-checks to faces of Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield

Adding to the frustration that Montreal Canadiens fans are experiencing right now is the decision by the NHL not to punish Washington Capitals players for their actions in Game 2.

Logan Thompson Shines in Capitals’ 3-1 Win Over Canadiens in Game 2
Canadiens look to solve Logan Thompson, Capitals
Buses in Montreal remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ phrasing due to Quebec language watchdog
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz
Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 23
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
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24
Kings take two-game lead on Oilers after 6-2 victory

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

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
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 24
Capitals fans saddened over decision by longtime franchise star Nicklas Backstrom

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
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24
NHL seeing early playoff ratings plummet

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

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

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

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

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
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / April 22
J.T. Miller misses Rangers locker room clear-out

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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