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Cale Makar Out for 'A Few Games' Following Three-Assist Performance vs. Calgary
Defenseman Cale Makar will miss upcoming Colorado Avalanche games after sustaining an upper-body injury during Monday's 9-2 victory over the Flames.
Sam Carrick Injury Mars Sabres' 4-3 Victory Over New York Islanders
Buffalo center Sam Carrick left Tuesday's 4-3 win with a left arm injury sustained during a fight with Islanders captain Anders Lee.
Shesterkin Beats Markstrom in Third-Period Fight as Rangers Secure 4-1 Victory
Igor Shesterkin landed multiple blows against Jacob Markstrom at 9:05 of the third period during a 4-1 New York Rangers win.
Alex Ovechkin Sets NHL Record With 20th 30-Goal Season in 6-4 Win Over Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach his 20th career 30-goal season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-4 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley Cites Culture in Brad Treliving Firing
CEO Keith Pelley confirmed the Brad Treliving firing was rooted in a lack of organizational alignment and specific culture requirements.
NHL Enforces $95.5M Playoff Cap Limit via New SAP Calculator Tool
NHL teams must now ensure dressed playoff lineups do not exceed a $95.5 million salary limit using a new SAP-NHL Front Office App calculator.
Stars Extend Jim Nill Through 2027-28 After Three Straight Western Finals
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has signed a two-year contract extension following three consecutive appearances in the Western Conference final.
Hurricanes Secure 4-2 Victory Over Blue Jackets in Regular Season Finale
Teuvo Teravainen scores twice as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2, finishing the season with 111 points.
Buffalo Sabres Contenders: 31-7-4 Record and .921 Save Percentage Fuel Surge
Since December 15, the Buffalo Sabres have posted the NHL's best record at 31-7-4 while allowing a league-low 2.60 goals against per game.