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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.
NHL Playoff Race Intensifies After 30 Teams Compete on Saturday
A massive 15-game Saturday schedule reshaped the NHL playoff race, featuring critical wild card movement and high-scoring performances across the league.
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.
Carter Hart Returns From IR with 19 Saves in Golden Knights' 6-3 Win Over Calgary
Goalie Carter Hart stopped 19 shots in his first start since January 8 to lead the Vegas Golden Knights past the Calgary Flames 6-3.