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‘We weren’t ready for it.’ Maple Leafs no-show in lopsided Game 4 loss to Lightning

‘We weren’t ready for it.’ Maple Leafs no-show in lopsided Game 4 loss to LightningThe Lightning were the drivers, the Leafs the drowsy passengers in a one-sided pummelling.

Washington Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dallas Stars’ Jamie Benn fined $5,000

Washington Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dallas Stars’ Jamie Benn fined $5,000The NHL Department of Player Safety fined both Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dallas Stars winger Jamie Benn $5,000 after Saturday’s action. Kuznetsov was fined for high-sticking Florida Panthers center Noel Acciari late in the first period of Game 3. The two players got...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 6: Avalanche’s power play dominates Preds, Pens blow 4-1 lead but hang on for win

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 6: Avalanche’s power play dominates Preds, Pens blow 4-1 lead but hang on for winWe had another exciting night of playoff hockey on Day 6, including a couple games that were actually close! Missed anything? Here’s a recap of the night’s action. Caps blow out Cats 6-1 at home The underdog story continues in this series between the Florida...

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper leaves game after getting stick in the eye

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper leaves game after getting stick in the eyeAccording to reports, the injury isn’t believed to be serious.

The 10 most unbreakable NHL playoff records

The 10 most unbreakable NHL playoff recordsThe toughest to beat are those that are products of their eras.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 5: Leafs & Bruins rebound while Wild & Oilers get another blowout win

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 5: Leafs & Bruins rebound while Wild & Oilers get another blowout winIt was the first night the lower seeds got to show their opponents what they’re made of in their own buildings, and as you’ll see, most of them didn’t really have much to show. Missed anything? Here’s a recap of the night’s action. The Bruins...

Depth, not star power, leads Maple Leafs to Game 3 win over Lightning

Depth, not star power, leads Maple Leafs to Game 3 win over LightningWhat’s different about this year’s Leafs: they get contributions from the bottom half of their lineup.

The most shocking first-round playoff upsets of all-time

The most shocking first-round playoff upsets of all-timeCan any upset top the Lightning’s humiliation of 2019?

Report: Mikyla Grant-Mentis signs landmark $100,000 deal with Buffalo Beauts

Report: Mikyla Grant-Mentis signs landmark $100,000 deal with Buffalo BeautsThe deal comes as the PHF’s salary cap rose to $750,000 for the first time.

Boston College names Greg Brown head coach

Boston College names Greg Brown head coachBrown served as an assistant coach between 2004 and 2018, while also playing for them in the ’80’s.

Only 6 NHL teams will have full $82.5 million to spend on salary cap next season

Only 6 NHL teams will have full $82.5 million to spend on salary cap next seasonBonus overage penalties were revealed on Friday, which coupled with buyouts and other dead cap space issues, we now know how much each team can spend in 2022-23.

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Casey DeSmith will miss the remainder of the playoffs after undergoing core muscle surgery

Casey DeSmith will miss the remainder of the playoffs after undergoing core muscle surgeryWith DeSmith and Tristan Jarry out, the Penguins will roll with third-string goaltender Louis Domingue.

2022 NHL Draft Stock Watch: Who’s up, who’s down after under-18 World Championship

2022 NHL Draft Stock Watch: Who’s up, who’s down after under-18 World ChampionshipWhich prospects stood out for the right or wrong reasons at the tournament?

The DFO Rundown Ep. 126: An interview with Kyle Davidson, General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks

The DFO Rundown Ep. 126: An interview with Kyle Davidson, General Manager of the Chicago BlackhawksWelcome to episode 126 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. We are now two games into the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, and there is plenty to talk about. Jason and Frank dove into talking about the Calgary Flames lack of offence,...

Where and when does momentum matter in playoff games?

Where and when does momentum matter in playoff games?It’s important within a game when it comes to special teams.

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