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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.
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.
American Airlines Center Launches Investigation Into Four Fans for Nazi Salutes
A formal Stars fans investigation is underway at the American Airlines Center following a December incident involving four individuals performing offensive gestures.
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.
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.
Florida Panthers Hire Michael White as New Business Operations President
The Florida Panthers officially named former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as their new business operations president on Tuesday.
Ranking the Top 16 Stanley Cup Playoff Bandwagons for Ousted Fans
A comprehensive guide ranking the most compelling secondary rooting interests for the 16 fan bases whose NHL teams missed the postseason cut.
Toronto Dismisses General Manager Brad Treliving Following Postseason Elimination
The Toronto front office has officially terminated the contract of General Manager Brad Treliving during his third season after the club failed to qualify for the NHL playoffs.
Sidney Crosby Returns to Penguins Lineup for Monday Night Clash Against Islanders
Sidney Crosby returns to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup Monday night after a lower-body injury sidelined him for Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars.
Vegas Executes John Tortorella Hire After Firing Bruce Cassidy Mid-Skid
General Manager Kelly McCrimmon fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday, announcing a John Tortorella hire to lead the Golden Knights through their final eight games.
John Tortorella Knights: Cassidy Fired Following Sunday Decision
The Golden Knights dismissed Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and immediately named John Tortorella as the new head coach to address the team's recent slump.
NHL Playoff Race: 15-Game Saturday Reshapes Postseason Bracket
A massive 15-game schedule on Saturday delivered crucial results for the NHL playoff race, impacting wild-card positions in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Crosby and Malkin Sidelined for Penguins' Saturday Matchup Against Dallas
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will miss Saturday's game against the Stars as Pittsburgh defends a one-point lead in the Metropolitan Division.
NHL Statistical Breakdown: Every Franchise's Leader in Career Playoff Points
Wayne Gretzky's 382 points remain the gold standard as we examine the all-time postseason scoring leaders for every active NHL organization.
Showdown Saturday: 15 Games Reshape the NHL Playoff Race
With 30 teams in action and 21 days left in the regular season, Showdown Saturday serves as the ultimate litmus test for postseason contenders.
Alex Ovechkin Notches 34th Career Hat Trick in Capitals' 7-4 Victory Over Mammoth
Alex Ovechkin scored three goals to lead the Washington Capitals past the Utah Mammoth 7-4 on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.