Warren Foegele Enters Game 7 On Career-Best Scoring Streak
Edmonton Oilers winger Warren Foegele has been an unexpected hero in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old has put together a four-game point streak ahead of Monday's pivotal Game 7. It's the longest scoring run Foegele has ever had in the NHL. He has totaled two goals and three assists […]
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Good To Go For Game 7
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) will be in the lineup for Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Monday. The longest-tenured Oiler missed Sunday's practice because he was feeling under the weather, but the illness bug won't keep Nugent-Hopkins from competing in the biggest game in hockey. The special game […]
Tyler Toffoli Linked With Return To Vancouver
Winnipeg Jets winger Tyler Toffoli has been linked with a return to the Vancouver Canucks. The 32-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent, and according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Canucks could bring back Toffoli if they fail to strike a deal with fellow free agent Jake Guentzel. Toffoli had a short 10-game stint in […]
Viktor Arvidsson Heading To Free Agency
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson appears poised to move on from L.A. this offseason. According to TSN's Travis Yost, the 31-year-old Swedish forward will hit free agency on July 1. Arvidsson, a former 30-goal scorer with the Nashville Predators, has spent three injury-filled seasons with the Kings. He made only 18 appearances in 2023-24, […]
Evander Kane A Game-Time Decision On Friday
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) could be back in action on Friday against the Panthers. He is officially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest by Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Kane has missed the last three games after struggling to perform while playing through a sports hernia. He had zero shots […]
Nick Cousins Draws Back Into Panthers Lineup
Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins will be back in the lineup for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Friday. The 30-year-old has been a healthy scratch for the past eight games. Cousins posted one assist, eight shots on goal, seven blocks, 15 hits, and 20 penalty minutes across 11 games before […]
Pierre-Luc Dubois Traded To Washington
The Washington Capitals acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Dubois, a former top-three draft pick, moves to D.C. after spending just one season in L.A. Following his arrival from Winnipeg, Dubois signed a big eight-year, $68 million contract with the Kings 12 months ago. […]
Evander Kane Likely To Remain Out For Game 5
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) isn't expected to feature in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Tuesday. After missing two games due to a sports hernia, Kane was able to skate on Tuesday morning, but according to The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman, it's "likely" the Oilers will roll with the […]
Ryan Lomberg Inserted Into Panthers Lineup Tuesday
Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg will be back in the lineup for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Tuesday. The gritty winger makes his first appearance in the Final and will see his first action since logging 7:57 of ice time in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against […]
Leon Draisaitl On First Three-Game Scoring Drought Since March 2020
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl put in another scoreless effort in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Thursday, finishing without a point for a third consecutive game. It's his first three-game pointless streak since March 2020. Draisaitl has struggled in the Final despite getting 23-plus minutes of ice time in every […]
Vladimir Tarasenko Nets Fourth Postseason Goal
Florida Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko popped up with his fourth goal of the 2024 postseason in Thursday's 4-3 victory against the Oilers. With the score tied at one, Tarasenko started a three-goal Panthers rally in the middle of the second period. Despite seeing only 11:13 of ice time, the Russian veteran led his team with […]
Sharks Appoint Ryan Warsofsky As Head Coach
The San Jose Sharks have announced Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach. He will take charge of the team after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant under David Quinn, who was fired in April. Warsofsky was responsible for the team's defense and penalty kill during his time as an assistant. He has […]
Patrik Laine Poised To Move On From Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will likely suit up for a different team next season. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Laine is working with the Blue Jackets on a trade, adding that the Finnish star wants a "fresh start." Laine signed a four-year, $34.8 million extension with Columbus in 2022 after being acquired […]
Evan Rodrigues Promoted To First Line Thursday
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues will join the first line for Thursday's Game 3 against the Oilers. Florida has started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with two convincing wins, but there's a small tweak in the lineup for Game 3, as Carter Verhaeghe drops down to the second line to switch places with Rodrigues. The […]
Evander Kane Uncertain For Thursday's Game 3
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is in danger of missing Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We haven't decided yet," said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch on Wednesday when asked if Kane will play in Game 3, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Kane has been battling a sports […]
Leon Draisaitl Expects Better Performance From Oilers In Game 2
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is confident that his squad can do much better than the team's Game 1 performance in the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We're a really good hockey team that, believe it or not, can play better than (Saturday) night," Draisaitl said ahead of Monday's Game 2. "We have more. We […]
Evander Kane Continues Slump In Game 1 Against Florida
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had another scoreless effort in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Saturday. He finished a 3-0 defeat with a minus-one rating, amassing three hits with zero shots on goal in 15:22 of action. It was the eighth consecutive game with a goal for Kane, […]
Carter Verhaeghe Hits Game-Winner In Stanley Cup Final Opener
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the first goal of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday against Edmonton, and it ended up as the game-winning marker in a 3-0 victory. Verhaeghe was on target 3:59 into the game. The 28-year-old reached 10 postseason goals for the year, one short of Matthew Tkachuk's franchise record […]
Nikolaj Ehlers Reportedly Ready To Move On From Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers looks set to move elsewhere for the 2024-25 campaign. Sources have told NHL insider David Pagnotta that Ehlers isn't interested in signing an extension with the Jets. He has one more season to go on a seven-year, $42 million pact. Ehlers' contract includes a 10-team no-trade list. The 28-year-old […]
Maple Leafs Open To Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi Reunions
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in bringing back veteran forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi as long as it makes sense for both parties, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Both players signed one-year pacts with the Leafs last offseason and both got off to slow starts before getting things turned around offensively […]
Tyler Bertuzzi Starts Contract Discussions With Maple Leafs
According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the club last offseason, is a pending unrestricted free agent. It was a down year for Bertuzzi, but the team clearly still sees him as a very valuable member […]
Corey Perry Good To Go For Game 6
Edmonton Oilers winger Corey Perry (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Game 6 against Dallas. He missed some time in Game 5 with an apparent shoulder injury, but the veteran will remain in the lineup as Edmonton attempts to book a place in the Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday. Perry, who is trying to make it […]
Artemi Panarin Scores Lone Rangers Goal In Game 6 Defeat
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin potted the team's only goal in Saturday's 2-1 Game 6 defeat against Florida. Battling for survival in the Eastern Conference Final, the Rangers struggled to generate scoring chances and only found the back of the net with 1:40 left in the third period. Panarin hadn't scored for eight […]
Vladimir Tarasenko Sends Panthers Back To Cup Final
Florida Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko scored the decisive goal as the team clinched its spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday. Having gone pointless in the series so far, Tarasenko popped up with a big goal 9:08 into the third period to give Florida a 2-0 […]
Jonathan Marchessault Set For Contract Talks With Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault is set to begin contract discussions with the team. According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Golden Knights have made extending Marchessault a "priority" this offseason. The news comes just a few days after Marchessault noted that he's yet to receive a call from the club regarding a potential […]
Canadiens Will Not Re-Sign Tanner Pearson
Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson will be on the move as a free agent this summer. According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Canadiens have decided against extending Pearson, who spent one season in Montreal. The 31-year-old was acquired from Vancouver ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. Pearson recorded 13 points (five goals, eight assists) […]
Alexis Lafreniere Bags Eighth Postseason Goal
New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere continued his terrific postseason campaign with another goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Florida. He finished the scoring in the contest, notching his eighth playoff goal of the year. Alex Kovalev is the only player aged 22 or younger in Rangers history to score more goals in a single […]
Chris Kreider Ends Scoreless Run With Two-Point Effort
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider finished Thursday's 3-2 Game 5 loss to the Panthers with two points. He tied Mark Messier's franchise record with his third career short-handed postseason goal and registered an assist when Alexis Lafreniere found the back of the net late in the game. These are Kreider's first points of […]
Jamie Benn Extends Point Streak With Assists
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn continued his scoring run with two assists in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Edmonton. He extended his point streak to five games with a pair of early helpers. Benn's prolific run includes three straight multi-point efforts. The 34-year-old has looked great in recent outings, pushing his postseason points tally to 15 […]
Artemi Panarin Posts Pair Of Helpers In Game 4
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin finished Tuesday's Game 4 loss to the Panthers with two assists. His playmaking helped the Rangers take the game to overtime in a 3-2 defeat. Panarin is averaging a point per game through 14 playoff contests, but he's been quiet in the Conference Finals. Two of the four […]