P.K. Subban With Multi-Point Performance in Game 2

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban registered a goal and a helper in Game 2's 4-3 double overtime win on Sunday. Subban's power play goal was his first of the playoffs, despite having peppered 20 shots on net in his previous seven games. The recently announced Norris candidate finished the night with a game-high 39:24 of […]

Buffalo Sabres Win Draft Lottery, Likely To Draft Rasmus Dahlin

The 2018 Draft Lottery happened on Saturday, with the Buffalo Sabres retaining their first overall selection in the draft. The top defensive prospect of the 2018 NHL Draft class, Rasmus Dahlin is the unanimous top choice of the draft, pretty much guaranteeing that the Sabres will land him in the draft. With many comparisons to […]

Mikhail Sergachev Scores in Back-to-Back Games

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev scored a power-play goal in the 6-2 game 1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The goal was only the third point this postseason for Sergachev, but it was his second goal in as many games. Sergachev remains the lone defenseman on Tampa Bay's second power-play unit, so he will […]

Sharks Win Game 2 In Double Overtime

On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in double overtime. William Karlsson came out hot for the Golden Knights, putting two past Martin Jones for the first two goals of the game. Their lead didn't last long, though, as Brent Burns and Logan Couture combined to light the lamp […]

Nate Schmidt Has Two Points In Game 2 Loss

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt had his best offensive game of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday night, as he finished a 4-3 loss to San Jose with two points. His third-period goal took the game to overtime and he recorded the helpers with Colin Miller on William Karlsson's first goal of the […]

Brent Burns Comes Alive In Game 2

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns exploded in Game 2 against Vegas, recording a three-point night with two goals and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win. He logged 36:48 and registered six shots in total with two blocks. There have been some reports of Burns playing injured, but he sure looked healthy Saturday night. […]

John Carlson Ties Franchise Point Record In A Single Series

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson tied a 30-year-old franchise record for most points in a single playoff series with one goal and eight assists in six games against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The soon-to-be free agent had a career year with 15 goals and 53 assists, totaling 58 points, all three career highs, and carried […]

Brent Burns Returns To Practice

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns was back at practice on Monday after missing Friday's and Sunday's sessions. Burns has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that had him playing limited minutes at the end of the first-round series against the Ducks. Being back at practice is a great sign, though, and Burns has had […]

Victor Hedman Held Scoreless Through Series

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman failed to record a point in the first round series against the New Jersey Devils. This scoreless streak is only the second time this season that Hedman has gone five or more games without a point. Hedman averaged 0.82 points per game during the regular season and leads the […]

Morgan Rielly Doling Out Apples

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly found his way back on to the score sheet in game 5, feeding Tyler Bozak on a cross-ice pass midway through the second period. Rielly was held without a point in game 4, as the Leafs were limited to a single goal, but notched his fifth assist in as […]

Sami Vatanen Did Not Travel with Team to Tampa Bay

New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen did not travel with his teammates to Tampa Bay for Game 5 but has yet to be officially ruled out for Saturday's contest. Vatanen left Game 4 after a hit from Nikita Kucherov and did not return. Though he is considered day-to-day, it would be a surprise to see […]

Tyler Myers Returns To The Lineup For Game 5

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers was spotted during warmups and confirmed that he will be back on the blue line for Game 5. Myers had left Game 3 with a lower-body injury after a collision along the boards with Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno. Myers was chugging along nicely with two goals and an assist […]

Samuel Girard A Game-Time Decision For Game 5

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will be a game-time decision for Friday's Game 5 in Nashville. Girard's status is immensely important for an Avalanche team seeking to stave off elimination. Not only would the Avs get to plug Girard back into their top-four defensive group, but his return would allow the team to adequately shift […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Extends Point Streak To Two Games

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic is slowly starting to roll in the playoffs. After finishing the first two games against the Ducks without a single point, he picked up an assist in both of the next two. Vlasic provided the helper on Tomas Hertl's series-clinching goal on Wednesday. He's not known for his offensive […]

Seth Jones Has Solid DFS Night

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones finished Tuesday night's 3-2 double-overtime loss to Washington with an assist, four shots on goal and four blocked shots. Jones has been the Jackets best defenseman all season and has continued that trend going into the postseason, currently sitting at a goal and three assists in three games. You'll […]

Brent Burns Expected To Play In Game 4 Despite Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is expected to play in the team's potential series clincher on Wednesday against the Ducks despite exiting Game 3 with an injury and not taking part in the morning skate. He missed the last 10 minutes of an 8-1 win on Monday, so it was likely a precautionary move, […]

Matt Grzelcyk Skates Practice On Third Pairing

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (lower body) took part in practice on Wednesday. The Bruins had two days off from their last game on Monday, so this gives Grzelcyk lots of time to rest up. Grzelcyk switched with Nick Holden on the third pairing that includes Adam McQuaid, so most likely if a defenseman is […]

Josh Morrissey To Face Displiniary Hearing Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is set to have a disciplinary hearing over the phone with the NHL Player Safety for the high stick to the head of Eric Staal in Game 4. Morrissey insists he didn't mean to do that and even commented, "Complete accident. .... I'm not a dirty player." Morrissey had an […]

Brayden McNabb Scores Historic Goal In Game 4 Versus Kings

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will go into the history books as the scorer of the team's first-ever Stanley Cup playoffs series-clinching goal. He scored the only goal in Game 4 against the Kings on Tuesday, with William Karlsson and Reilly Smith picking up the assists. The Knights became just the third team from […]

Ryan Ellis Picks Up Pair Of Assists In Game 3 Loss

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis registered his first two points of the 2018 playoffs in the Predators' 5-3 loss to the Avalanche on Monday. However, Ellis, who recorded a game-high 26:21 of ice time, did also finish the tilt with a minus-3 rating and just one shot on net. With that said, Ellis has had […]

Morgan Rielly Extends Assist Streak To Three Games

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continued to rack up assists on Monday, doubling his postseason total with a pair. Rielly has been stellar at moving the puck in this series and now has four assists through three games. Rielly logged helpers on each of the Leafs first two goals, starting both plays from the […]

Dustin Byfuglien Showing Consistency In The Playoffs

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien added an assist in Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, bringing him to three assists and 12 shots over three games. Byfuglien has been living up to expectations in Winnipeg, making thunderous hits, harassing the Wild forwards and exercising his offensive skill as a playmaker. The Jets […]

Tyler Myers Injured After Collision With Marcus Foligno

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers left Sunday night’s game with a lower-body injury. Game 3 did not go as the Jets drew it up in every sense of the word. On top of getting pummelled 6-2, losing Myers was the hardest blow the Jets faced Monday night. Myers had two goals and an assist in […]

Ryan McDonagh Looking to Extend Streak to Three Games

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh registered two assists in Game 2, giving him three points for the series. McDonagh is playing on Tampa Bay’s second pairing and does not see time on the power play, but he has remained effective at even strength. His 23:49 of time on ice was the second most of […]

Matt Grzelcyk Doubtful For Game 3

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (lower body) is doubtful to play in Game 3, per Bruins head coach, Bruce Cassidy. Grzelcyk surprised many this year on defense with 15 points in 61 games and a plus/minus of plus-21 while averaging 16:44 of ice time. When he returns, most likely either Adam McQuaid or Nick Holden […]

Zach Werenski Has Big Night Against Caps In Game 2

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Sunday night's 5-4 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. Werenski experienced the dreaded sophomore slump this season with only 37 points, compared to last year's 47. He was, however, gaining consistency in his production with 11 points in his […]

Three More Assists For John Carlson In Game 2

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson contributed three assists in Sunday night's 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Carlson duplicated his performance from Game 1, a 4-3 overtime loss, and now sits at six points (all assists) in two games. Five of them have come on the power play. Carlson finished with 32 power-play […]

Sharks Look To Finish Ducks Monday

The San Jose Sharks have shown no mercy during hunting season and have claimed two ducks already. They'll look to claim a third Monday at the Shark Tank. The Sharks have continued to dominate and will look to pick up another victory Monday during Game 3. As long as Martin Jones tends the net the […]

Drew Doughty And Jake Muzzin Ineffective In Return

Los Angeles Kings defensemen Drew Doughty (suspension) and Jake Muzzin (upper body) were back in the lineup in Game 3 against the Knights, but they didn't do much as the top pairing in a 3-2 loss. Doughty logged a game-high 27:32, with over six minutes on the power play, but had just one shot on […]

P.K. Subban Register Two Helpers In Win

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban recorded two assists in a 5-4 win in Game 2 against the Avalanche on Saturday. The two assists were Subban's first points of the postseason. The blueliner also had two penalty minutes, a plus three rating and three shots on goal in a game-high 27:03 of ice time. Subban is […]