A.J. Greer Available for Game 5 Against Hurricanes

Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (undisclosed) is ready to return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was banged up late in Game 3 of the series on Saturday and sat out Monday's Game 4 as a result. Greer is expected to replace Nico Sturm on the fourth line. While […]

Sam Reinhart Returns to Panthers Lineup Wednesday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. He has been out for two games while nursing a lower-body injury. Reinhart's return will likely push Jesper Boqvist off the first line, and he looks set to […]

Zach Hyman to Miss Rest of Postseason After Surgery

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the postseason. "Zach's season is most likely done," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said on Wednesday. "He's having surgery today. We're not expecting him back." Hyman was injured in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars, exiting the game after taking […]

Jason Robertson Scores Only Stars Goal Tuesday

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old tied the game at one with just under seven minutes played in the second period. However, the Stars continued to struggle to find ways to beat Stuart Skinner in the Oilers crease. Dallas has now managed […]

Corey Perry Returns to Score Sheet with Two Power-Play Points

Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry ended a five-game scoring drought on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory. The veteran forward assisted Leon Draisaitl during a power-play opportunity in the first period, and he scored his own power-play goal in the second, which ultimately became the […]

Connor McDavid Records Two Assists in Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded two assists, including a power-play helper, in Tuesday's 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. His playmaking helped Corey Perry score the game-winning goal in the second period, and McDavid's second assist came in the final minute of play when Adam Henrique wrapped up the scoring with an empty-netter. McDavid […]

Leon Draisaitl Extends Point Streak to Five Games

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, extending his point streak to five games. He scored a power-play goal in the first period to get the scoring started in the contest and picked up an assist late in the third when Kasperi Kapanen […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Remains Hot in Game 4 Victory

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continued his scoring tear in Tuesday's 4-1 victory in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He finished the contest with two power-play assists, becoming the seventh player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to register multiple points during each of the first four games of the round before the Final. He […]

Zach Hyman Exits with Injury Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman appeared to have suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He took only five shifts and logged 3:11 of ice time before exiting the action following a collision with Stars forward Mason Marchment. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters postgame that he would provide […]

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Tomas Tatar Moves to Switzerland

Veteran winger Tomas Tatar has signed a two-year deal with Swiss club EV Zug. The 34-year-old spent the 2024-25 campaign with the New Jersey Devils after signing a one-year, $1.8 million contract last offseason. His return to Europe is not a big loss for New Jersey, considering Tatar managed only 17 points (seven goals, 10 […]

Jalen Chatfield Might Be an Option for Hurricanes Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) may return to the lineup for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. According to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, either Chatfield or Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to rejoin the action. Chatfield has not played since Game 4 against the Washington Capitals […]

Sean Walker Could Return to Action Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) could be ready to return to action in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports that either Walker or Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) could be back on the Hurricanes blue line as the team attempts to fight off elimination for the […]

Sam Reinhart Questionable for Wednesday's Game 5

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (lower body) skated on Tuesday but is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Florida has been without Reinhart for two games, with Jesper Boqvist filling in for him on the top line. Brad Marchand also saw time on the first line during Monday's 3-0 […]

Viktor Arvidsson Returns to Oilers Lineup for Game 4 Against Stars

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson will make his first appearance since May 10 in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. He will fill in for Connor Brown (undisclosed), ending a five-game spell as a healthy scratch. Arvidsson was sent to the press box after he averaged only 11:05 of ice time through his first […]

Calvin Pickard Dresses as Backup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) has been cleared to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He will serve as Stuart Skinner's backup in the contest. Pickard has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury. When Skinner struggled at the start of the postseason, Pickard saved Edmonton's bacon […]

Mattias Ekholm Out on Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will not return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. On Monday, Ekholm felt good after practice, and there was a possibility that he would make his first postseason appearance in Tuesday's contest, but he will sit out at least one more game. Game 5 […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Sharp in Monday's Loss

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky saw his four-game winning streak come to an end on Monday, but it wasn't because of his own performance, as he allowed just one goal on 26 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Bobrovsky was beaten by a shot upstairs from Logan Stankoven in the middle of […]

Brent Burns Completes Busy Night with an Assist

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns did a little bit of everything in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers, finishing with one assist, two shots on goal, one block, one hit, and two penalty minutes. Facing elimination on the road, the Hurricanes relied heavily on their top-four group at the back, and Burns ended up […]

Alexander Nikishin Plays Pivotal Role in Monday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin had a big role in Monday's 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nikishin's nifty pass helped Logan Stankoven to record the game-winning goal midway through the second period, and the Russian rearguard racked up five hits and one block in 18:53 of […]

Sebastian Aho Nets Fifth Postseason Goal

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho found the back of the net for the fifth time this postseason on Monday night, helping the team stave off elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers with a 3-0 victory. The Finnish star registered a game-high seven shots on goal and finally lit the lamp late […]

Logan Stankoven Makes History with Another Game-Winner

Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven became the first rookie in franchise history to score multiple game-winning goals in a postseason when the team defeated the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In a close contest, Stankoven opened the scoring with 10:45 played in the second period. Stankoven also registered […]

Frederik Andersen Bounces Back with Shutout Performance

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was back to his best in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, recording a 20-save shutout in a 3-0 win. Andersen returned to the crease after getting benched for Game 3, becoming only the third netminder in franchise history to produce a […]

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Calvin Pickard May Return to Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (lower body) practiced on Monday and could be an option to rejoin the lineup for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. The 33-year-old, who played a crucial role for the Oilers early in the playoffs with a six-game winning streak, has been unavailable […]

Roope Hintz Hopes to Return to Action Tuesday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) participated in an optional practice on Monday and could be ready to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. "The biggest thing right now for me is to just worry about what I can do that I can be able to play tomorrow," […]

Mattias Ekholm Could Be an Option for Game 4 Against Stars

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) appears to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. "I'm feeling great, a lot better than I thought I would at this point," Ekholm said Monday. "I feel really good, that's pretty much what I can say at this point. I think it's imminent, I think it's […]

Connor Brown Ruled Out for Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. He was injured on Sunday in Game 3 against Dallas, logging only 8:46 of ice time. While operating on the third line, Brown has produced five goals and three assists in […]

Sean Walker Still Out on Monday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Florida Panthers. After losing Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) in the Washington series, the Hurricanes defense took another hit with Walker's injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It's unclear when either player will be ready to return to […]

Jalen Chatfield Sits Out Fifth Straight Game

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) will be absent for a fifth consecutive game on Monday against the Florida Panthers. He continues to deal with an undisclosed injury that Chatfield picked up in the previous round against the Washington Capitals. Scott Morrow has been his replacement in the lineup, and the 22-year-old rookie has had […]