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Ovechkin, Caps shake Marc-Andre Fleury's hand in final meeting

Watch: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals shake Marc-Andre Fleury's hand in final meeting

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been on-ice nemeses for 20 seasons. 

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season
The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / March 27
Connor Bedard gets warning on potential Blackhawks extension

Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension

Connor Bedard will become eligible to ink a long-term extension with the Blackhawks this summer.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year
Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27
John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?
Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 27
Penguins' Sidney Crosby breaks impressive Wayne Gretzky record

Penguins' Sidney Crosby breaks impressive Wayne Gretzky record

Sidney Crosby continues to set the standard.

Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
The 'NHL all-time assist leaders' quiz
Matt Rempe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27
Rangers lose 6-foot-9 forward to injury

Rangers lose 6-foot-9 forward to injury

He now carries an injury designation for the first time in his career.

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year
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 27
Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make playoffs

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

All seven teams are firmly in the playoff hunt as the calendar turns to April.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?
Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?
The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz
Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27
What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

The Flyers relieved the HC of his duties amid a turbulent end to a disappointing season where the team failed to take a step forward in its ongoing rebuild.

Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason HC candidates
Could head coach Rick Tocchet leave the Canucks for Flyers?
Penguins' Sidney Crosby breaks impressive Wayne Gretzky record
Rangers lose 6-foot-9 forward to injury
Can all seven get in? Ranking Canadian NHL teams' playoff chances
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 26
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman

Evander Kane is battling his hardest to come back from injury to play in the playoffs.

‘We’re going to make it happen’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman confident Connor McDavid will sign extension
Oilers stars will miss even more time due to injury
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
How Jakob Chychrun’s new contract could impact Evan Bouchard’s next deal
New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / March 27
New York Rangers forward steps away from team for personal reasons

New York Rangers forward steps away from team for personal reasons

Although the Rangers may be able to play without the 33-year-old forward on the ice, it may not be enough to keep their wild-card hopes alive.

Panthers reveal target date for Brad Marchand's debut
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Panthers reveal target date for Brad Marchand's debut

Panthers reveal target date for Brad Marchand's debut

One of the most notable trade deadline additions has yet to debut with his new team.

What Sean Monahan's return could mean for Blue Jackets
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from Stan Bowman
Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks extension
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as injury rears its ugly head
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 26
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news

Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase

As you know, among the closest pursuers of the Montreal Canadiens in the race for the 2025 playoffs are the Islanders, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers.

Panthers reveal target date for Brad Marchand's debut
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 26
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year

Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year

It was an open secret, and it’s now confirmed: Canadiens prospect Michael Hage will be back with Michigan.

Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / March 25
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit

Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head

The Maple Leafs had better hope that Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz remain healthy down the stretch as their depth in goal potentially took a hit over the weekend.

Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets
SKA confirms controversial decision on Ivan Demidov that could bode well for the Canadiens
New York Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champion to their team with new roster move
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Predators place two players on waivers

Predators place two players on waivers

Both players seem likely to clear waivers and head back to the minor leagues, but their statuses will be important to watch.

Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension
Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year
Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / March 26
Bruins insider hints at possibility of Jeremy Swayman trade

Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade

Jeremy Swayman has had a disappointing season in Boston, and now a top insider has hinted that the team could look to move away from him in the summer.

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Sean Monahan News / Yardbarker / March 26
What Sean Monahan's return could mean for Blue Jackets

What Sean Monahan's return could mean for Blue Jackets

On injured reserve starting Jan. 7, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan has returned to the lineup — a significant boost for a team in wild-card contention.  In his first game back, a 4-3 win Monday over the New York Islanders, Monahan had two assists.

Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun
Oilers GM Stan Bowman weighs in on Connor McDavid extension
Blackhawks will try to throw a lot of money at Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner
The best possible fictional hockey team
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25
Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract

Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract

The Washington Capitals have locked up one of their best defensemen for the foreseeable future.

Watch: Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets
SKA confirms controversial Ivan Demidov move, could be good for Habs
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as injury rears its ugly head
Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champ to their team with new roster move
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from Stan Bowman
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25
Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets

Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets

"The GR8 Chase" is still very much on in the nation's capital.

SKA confirms controversial decision on Ivan Demidov that could bode well for the Canadiens
New York Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champion to their team with new roster move
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Leafs' Craig Berube loses cool at practice, berates players on the ice
Storylines on path to Frozen Four: Can Boston College star cement status as a top NHL pick?
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25
Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun

With San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.

Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season
Ivan Demidov News / Habs Fanatics / March 25
SKA confirms controversial decision on Ivan Demidov

SKA confirms controversial decision on Ivan Demidov that could bode well for the Canadiens

The rumor has been circulating for a few days, but SKA Saint Petersburg head coach Roman Rotenberg has just confirmed it.

New York Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champion to their team with new roster move
Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Leafs' Craig Berube loses cool at practice, berates players on the ice
Storylines on path to Frozen Four: Can Boston College star cement status as a top NHL pick?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel News / House of Hockey / March 25
Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champion to their team

New York Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champion to their team with new roster move

The Rangers have been one of the more active teams in the NHL this season, making a plethora of moves in an effort to save their campaign.

Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase
Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head
Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman
Leafs' Craig Berube loses cool at practice, berates players on the ice
Storylines on path to Frozen Four: Can Boston College star cement status as a top NHL pick?
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25
Blackhawks center out for season with wrist injury

Blackhawks center out for season with wrist injury

He had spent the majority of his time in the lineup centering a line with Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teräväinen.

Blackhawks halt 7-game slide, extend Flyers' woes
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz
College Hockey News / Yardbarker / March 25
Five storylines on path to NCAA's Frozen Four

Storylines on path to Frozen Four: Can Boston College star cement status as a top NHL pick?

Sixteen teams are left for Thursday's opening round of the 2025 NCAA men's hockey tournament.

Top 10 NHL prospects to watch at the 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament
The greatest college hockey players of all time
The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / March 25
Leafs' Craig Berube loses cool at practice, berates players

Leafs' Craig Berube loses cool at practice, berates players on the ice

The Toronto Maple Leafs have high hopes for their 2025 season, but at their latest practice, something wasn't right as Craig Berube has berated his players.

Maple Leafs’ ability to win one-goal games could be a playoff X-factor in 2024-25
Auston Matthews’ Leadership on Full Display for Maple Leafs
Why Pontus Holmberg shouldn’t be the odd man out for the Maple Leafs
Tavares Deserves to Remain Part of the Maple Leafs’ Future
Maple Leafs sign Luke Haymes to two-year contract
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24
How taxing issue creates competitive imbalance in NHL

How taxing issue creates competitive imbalance in NHL

One of the NHL's foremost insiders wrote recently about a proposal for how the league could and should handle one of its more vexing issues: taxes.

Sidney Crosby getting closer to breaking this Wayne Gretzky record
Oilers stars will miss even more time due to injury
Stars hopeful Tyler Seguin can return before end of regular season
Jets lose key forward to injury
Nikita Zadorov's comments suggest potential rift in Bruins' locker room

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