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Marner, Hellebuyck among players under most pressure in playoffs

Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck among players under most pressure in playoffs

Whether it is fair or not, reputations for players are mostly built on what they do in the playoffs. A great regular season performance can be completely forgotten if it is followed up by a dud in the postseason, especially if there is an expectation for a championship or if there have been playoff shortcomings in the past.

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

Marner becomes fourth player in Maple Leafs’ history with 100-point season

Jets’ Hellebuyck wins William M. Jennings Trophy

Stars' season-ending losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs

Oilers need Stuart Skinner to step up during the playoffs

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Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Hockey fans will never tire of the sight of two classic rivals battling it out on the ice. Particularly, a pair that's been doing it for the last 20 years.

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / April 17

Golden Knights make some well-disciplined NHL history

Penalties were down to an historically low level during the 2024-25 NHL season all across the league. The one team that benefitted from that the most was the Vegas Golden Knights.

Golden Knights head into playoffs after topping Canucks

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Stars' season-ending losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs

The Dallas Stars-Colorado Avalanche series should be — on paper, at least — one of the best opening round matchups in the first round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching East's last playoff spot

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

Five under-the-radar Stanley Cup playoffs MVP candidates

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

All eight first-round matchups are set for the Stanley Cup playoffs. With the playoffs set to begin Saturday, here are the biggest storylines to watch during the journey to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.

NHL sets Round 1 schedule for 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs

Golden Knights make NHL history

Jets agree to massive contract extension with Neal Pionk

Stars' losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs

Five under-the-radar Stanley Cup playoffs MVP candidates

Players under most pressure in playoffs

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Jets, Neal Pionk agree to massive contract extension

The Jets and defenseman Neal Pionk have agreed to a long-term extension to keep him off this summer’s unrestricted free-agent market.

Jets sign Alex Iafallo to three-year extension

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Five under-the-radar Stanley Cup playoffs MVP candidates

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

NHL releases schedule for first round of playoffs

The league has announced the full first-round schedule.

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching East's last playoff spot

Examining potential NHL offer sheet targets

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Panthers expected to activate star winger from LTIR

The Panthers will have all their injured players in the lineup for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Lightning.

Lightning top Panthers to close regular-season home slate

Panthers F Jesse Puljujarvi to have hearing after headshot

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Five under-the-radar Stanley Cup playoffs MVP candidates

The Stanley Cup playoffs field is set, and it's time to look at the next crop of potential playoff heroes. Seemingly no tournament in sports offers as much opportunity for an unlikely hero to shine as the NHL's postseason.

The case for and against Rangers GM Chris Drury

Results From the NHLPA’s 2024-25 Player Poll

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Most NHL goals scored in a season by U.S. born players' quiz

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / April 17

Matthew Tkachuk may be in trouble with coach after comments

Matthew Tkachuk may be in trouble with Panthers head coach Paul Maurice after recent comments

Matthew Tkachuk's return is on the horizon, and after his latest comments, it appears he could be back for Game 1 despite recent comments from Paul Maurice.

Matthew Tkachuk to resume practicing with Panthers this week

Panthers’ Jesse Puljujarvi to have hearing for illegal check to head on Lightning’s Mitchell Chaffee

An audit of our bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 17

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching playoff spot

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching East's last playoff spot

If you told Montreal Canadiens fans they would make the playoffs in December, they may have laughed.

Canadiens' postseason berth helps make cool NHL history

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Oilers have one advantage in first-round series against Kings

Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Look for Capitals' Ryan Leonard to come alive in the playoffs

Through eight games this season, since coming over from Boston College, Leonard has tallied one goal.

Capitals sign Nic Dowd to two-year extension

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Canadiens' postseason berth helps make cool NHL history

It's official: The Montreal Canadiens are in the playoffs.

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Oilers have one advantage in first-round series against Kings

Look for Capitals' Ryan Leonard to come alive in the playoffs

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Kraken star to undergo surgery after playing through injury

The soon-to-be 29-year-old led the Kraken in points with 22-39-61 stat line.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Flames recall two prospects ahead of season finale

The Calgary Flames have recalled defense prospect Hunter Brzustewicz and forward prospect Samuel Morton ahead of their final game of the season.

Flames prospect roundup: Matvei Gridin scored his fifth goal of the post-season

Will the Flames go all-in this summer?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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

Kris Letang News / Yardbarker / April 16

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

In his 19th year in the NHL, Letang has had a solid career.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16

Oilers have one advantage in first-round series against Kings

For the fourth straight year, the Oilers are heading to Hollywood for a playoff showdown against the Kings.

Oilers' Darnell Nurse to receive hearing from NHL DoPS

Fiery showdown between Oilers, Kings a preview of what’s to come

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Penguins franchise icon undergoes heart surgery

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery to close a small hole in his heart called a patent foramen ovale, the team announced.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL all-time assist leaders' quiz

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Yardbarker / April 15

Wild's Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

It was a big night for the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Not only did they defeat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, to officially clinch a wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff field, but it also gave them a chance to give future Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury a memorable final regular-season game.

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Leafs clinch first Atlantic Division title

Mitch Marner becomes fourth player in Toronto history with 100-point season

Avalanche captain is one step closer to an improbable comeback

The case for and against Rangers general manager Chris Drury

Standout winger out week-to-week in humongous blow to Jets

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 16

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz