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Final 32-Pick NHL Mock Draft: Top Two Selections Locked In for Friday
The final projection for Friday’s opening round confirms the top two picks are settled, leaving 30 slots for potential draft-day drama.

Porter Martone Goal Secures 2-1 OT Victory for Flyers Over Bruins
Nineteen-year-old Porter Martone scored his first career NHL goal on a 5-on-3 power play to give the Flyers a 2-1 overtime win against Boston.

Islanders Fire Roy After 7 Losses in 10 Games, Hire Peter DeBoer
General manager Mathieu Darche dismissed Patrick Roy on Sunday following a four-game losing streak, appointing veteran Peter DeBoer as the full-time replacement.

Sabres Clinch Playoff Berth with 46-22-8 Record to End 14-Season Drought
The Buffalo Sabres secured their first postseason appearance since 2011 on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14-year drought with six games remaining.

Florida Panthers Eliminated from Playoffs Following 9-4 Loss to Pittsburgh
A 9-4 defeat against Pittsburgh officially ended the Florida Panthers' season, marking the first time since 2023 that a new NHL champion will be crowned.

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 Poll Analysis for the Final Regular Season Stretch
With fewer than 10 games remaining for every franchise, the latest 1-32 poll identifies the critical matchups that will define the final league hierarchy.

Damon Severson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery; Blue Jackets Defender Out for Season
Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the final six games of the NHL season following a successful shoulder surgery on Thursday.

Wild Secure Postseason Berth with 5-2 Victory Over Vancouver Canucks
The Minnesota Wild officially clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs during their 75th game of the season by defeating Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night.

Nathan MacKinnon Hits 50-Goal Mark as Avalanche Drop 8-6 Decision to Canucks
Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player to reach 50 goals this season during Colorado's high-scoring 8-6 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.