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Penguins' late-season surge is too little, too late for playoff hopes

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the early stages of a rebuild and have spent most of the 2024-25 season selling off veteran assets to collect draft picks and prospects. They hope to complete this rebuild relatively quickly, but the playoffs never seemed like a realistic possibility at any point this season.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887 off wicked deflection vs. Sharks

Golden Knights lose game after trying to get revenge goal for Jack Eichel

Former fan favorite sounds off after trade from Maple Leafs

Ryan Reaves breaks silence after being sent down to Toronto Marlies

Maple Leafs organization makes a trade for physical winger

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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887 off wicked deflection vs. Sharks

Alexander Ovechkin, or the "Great Eight" as he's called, is now exactly — checks notes — well, his jersey number of goals away from breaking Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record (894).

Kings blank Capitals to pick up fourth straight win

Former fan favorite sounds off after trade from Maple Leafs

Ryan Reaves breaks silence after being sent down to Toronto Marlies

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The 'NHL hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15

Golden Knights' attempt at revenge goal for Jack Eichel backfires

Watch: Golden Knights lose game after trying to get revenge goal for Jack Eichel

The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 4-3 shootout decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon, a result that had to be frustrating enough for the Golden Knights given that Buffalo is one of the league's worst teams.

Jack Eichel sets Golden Knights’ single season points record

Golden Knights sign steady goaltender to six-year extension

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 15

Ryan Reaves breaks silence after being sent down to Toronto Marlies

Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves is back on his way to the American Hockey League, and he's speaking out about it.

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi might have just played his best game of the season

Mitch Marner appreciates public backing from Brad Treliving, remains focused on season

Why Maple Leafs should call-up William Villeneuve before the end of the regular season

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 14

Former fan favorite sounds off after trade from Maple Leafs

Nikita Grebenkin was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Philadelphia Flyers in the deal that sent center Scott Laughton to Toronto at the NHL trade deadline.

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Jake Walman News / House of Hockey / March 15

Why Red Wings blundered and traded away Jake Walman

Insider reveals why the Detroit Red Wings blundered and traded away top defenseman Jake Walman

Jake Walman was dealt by the Detroit Red Wings in the summer, and now a top insider has suggested something was going on behind the scenes to force a trade.

Jake Walman expresses hard feelings toward former team over trade

Multiple Canadiens sources expect Kent Hughes to be aggressive on trade market this offseason

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 14

Sources expect Kent Hughes to be aggressive this offseason

Multiple Canadiens sources expect Kent Hughes to be aggressive on trade market this offseason

The trade deadline was quiet for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Golden Knights sign steady goaltender to six-year extension

He became somewhat of a folk hero in 2023 as he led the Golden Knights to the first Stanley Cup in franchise history after several goaltenders went down to injury.

Three-time All-Star retires from NHL

AHL general manager trades son to a division rival for nothing

Leafs trade for 6-foot-3 physical winger

Flames captain out week-to-week with an upper-body injury

Utah activates veteran forward from IR

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 14

AHL general manager trades son to division rival for nothing

On Thursday, the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League traded defenseman Will MacKinnon to the Cleveland Monsters for future considerations.

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

Penguins assign Sebastian Aho, Matt Nieto to AHL

Stars recall depth defenseman to fill in for rookie

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 15

Edmonton Oilers suffer major loss of forward Zach Hyman with injury

Edmonton may be looking at calling up a forward from the AHL in the wake of Hyman's injury.

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

Insider reveals why the Detroit Red Wings blundered and traded away top defenseman Jake Walman

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

Brandon Baddock News / Hockey Patrol / March 15

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

The Trade Deadline may be over in the NHL, but that doesn't mean that the Toronto Maple Leafs organization as a whole is done making moves.

Power play propels Panthers to win over Maple Leafs

Why Nick Robertson should be playing ahead of Pontus Holmberg

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win it all

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Sabres' latest roster moves have notable lineup implications

Friday morning’s practice brought a wave of roster moves, injury updates, and lineup implications for the Buffalo Sabres. Most notably, the team has recalled depth winger Tyson Kozak from the minor leagues.

Sabres loan Josh Dunne and Isak Rosen to AHL

Slumping Sabres searching for more 'compete' vs. Vegas

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Most games played in the NHL' quiz

NHL News / Oilers Daily / March 14

Oilers' Walman expresses hard feelings toward former team

Oilers' Jake Walman expresses hard feelings toward former team over trade

The Oilers made an impressive off-the-radar move to acquire Jake Walman of the San Jose Sharks, who opened up about feeling shocked by the trade and his history of being dealt.

Jeff Skinner slides into Oilers’ top-six ahead of Thursday game against Devils

Instant Reaction: Oilers can’t hold third period lead in 3-2 loss to Devils

Connor McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky on illustrious short list

Did Oilers Get Bad News on Mattias Ekholm’s Health Status?

Oilers Not Demoting Nugent-Hopkins, But Coach Sends Clear Warning

Mikael Backlund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Flames captain out week-to-week with upper-body injury

Flames captain Mikael Backlund suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday’s shootout loss to the Canucks.

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Linus Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Canucks sign Linus Karlsson to contract extension

The Canucks have signed winger/center Linus Karlsson to a one-year, one-way extension carrying the league-minimum $775K salary, per a team announcement.

Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbow on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

Canucks edge Flames 4-3 in a shootout

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Three-time All-Star announces retirement from NHL

Longtime NHL winger Ilya Kovalchuk has officially confirmed the end of his playing career.

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / March 14

Insider: Star traded to Buffalo was 'devastated' in debut

NHL insider reveals young star traded to Buffalo was 'devastated' in debut

Josh Norris had made a home in the NHL in Ottawa, and after the trade to Buffalo, he was unsurprisingly devastated by his change in circumstances.

Sabres loan Josh Dunne and Isak Rosen to AHL

Don’t expect a Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres breakup anytime soon

Slumping Sabres searching for more 'compete' vs. Vegas

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / March 14

Craig Berube has jaw-dropping comments on Maple Leafs, entire NHL

Craig Berube has been the Maple Leafs boss for just this season, and he believes the they have a target on their back.

Craig Berube feels that Mitch Marner has had good energy all season long

Keith Tkachuk candidly reflects on Craig Berube, Anthony Stolarz, Matthew Knies

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win it all

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / March 14

Connor McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky on illustrious short list

Connor McDavid just continues to follow in the footsteps of Edmonton Oilers great and Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's legacy.

Watch: Linus Ullmark helps crush Bruins' playoff hopes with unreal save

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win Stanley Cup

Craig Berube has jaw-dropping comments on Maple Leafs, entire NHL

Rangers winger sidelined indefinitely with upper-body injury

Devils expect key defenseman to miss rest of regular season

Jonathan Toews reveals his feelings on Blackhawks prior to NHL return

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 14

Watch: Linus Ullmark helps crush Bruins' playoff hopes with incredible save

For the Bruins, this is an absolutely gigantic loss and really puts them in a tough position to make the playoffs.

Which NHL teams could weaponize their considerable cap space this summer?

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Hawks Insider / March 13

Jonathan Toews makes feelings known on Blackhawks prior to NHL return

Jonathan Toews makes his true feelings known on the Chicago Blackhawks organization prior to NHL return

Toews says he's attempting a comeback, but could it be with the Blackhawks?

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win it all

The NHL trade deadline has come and passed, and with about a month left to go in the season, the chase for the Stanley Cup is as tight as ever.

Craig Berube has jaw-dropping comments on Maple Leafs, entire NHL

Panthers star's suspension could further jeopardize his future with team

Rangers winger sidelined indefinitely with upper-body injury

Devils expect key defenseman to miss rest of regular season

Jonathan Toews reveals his feelings on Blackhawks prior to NHL return

2025-26 NHL schedule tentatively agreed upon with Olympics looming

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

2025-26 NHL schedule tentatively agreed upon with Olympics looming

Before next week’s general managers meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun shared a few updates regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining negotiations and additional notes, in his recurring writeup, NHL Rumblings.

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win it all

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz