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Here are your links for today: Devils Links “Unfortunately for Meier, the narrative that he has underperformed donning the red and black isn’t unique to this past season. Outside of his 2022-23 production (and even then), he has long been soured on by fans, and for good reason. After all, the three-time 30-plus goal scorer […]
Folks, I have the unfortunate duty today to welcome you to…the offseason. The Bruins officially checked out of the playoffs via Friday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres, ending a better-than-expected season sooner than we had hoped. But the playoffs wait for no one’s sorrows, with things moving right along across the NHL: two second […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Monday in May: Rich Cimini – Can QB Cade Klubnik live up to his 2025 hype with the Jets? Lucas Hutcherson – How Jets draft pick D’Angelo Ponds can succeed at the NFL level Nick Wojton – Report: Long-term […]
The NHL couldn’t pass up a Saturday night time slot on ABC and started the Philadelphia/Carolina series before the first round ended. (Sidenote, there goes conspiracy theories about leagues tinkering in results: a Pittsburgh/Philadelphia Game 7 would have filled that spot really nicely, but alas). We went 3-1 on the East in the first round, […]
After a strong showing in Game 1 of the North Division Semifinals, the Laval Rocket have dropped back-to-back games while being outscored 12-4, and find themselves on the brink of elimination to the Toronto Marlies. For a team that bulldozed their way to the conference finals last year and collected consecutive North Division titles, this is not a spot they expected to find themselves in. On Sunday it was disaster right out of the gate as Lucas Condotta was handed a double-minor for high-...
*Y’all catch Game 1 of the Flyers-Canes series, which inexplicably was played on Saturday night while the first round is still going on? It was uh… well it was a little rough. RECAP ! *It got pretty scrappy, this game, and Rick Tocchet had some things to say about that. [ BSH ] *One of the reasons this game was so rough was the Flyers were without Owen Tippett, and they’re probably going to need him and his speed if they’re going to stand a chance. [ The Athletic ] *As of now, l...
Feel relieved, Islanders fans: the Canadiens have eclipsed the 2015 Islanders’ dubious records by recording even fewer shots in a Game 7 than the Islanders did on that terrible night in D.C. Of course the critical difference is that the Canadiens’ 9 shots (compared to the Islanders’ 11 on that frustrating night opposite Barry Trotz’s […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… As the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans begin the off-season, two of the franchise’s biggest stars are in something of a “wait-and-see” mode regarding their future. Captain Sidney Crosby hasn’t decided whether he’ll continue playing beyond the 2026-27 season when his contract expires. He could sign […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes “So young in age, but their ability to handle these things, it goes beyond how old they are,” Brendan Gallagher explains about the Canadiens’ experience of playing significant roles trumping their youth. [ The Athletic ] The Canadiens set the NHL record for the fewest shots on goal (9) in a playoff win. [ Journal de Montreal ] Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler had a little fun at their goalie’s expense following a post-game interview. [ Jou...
For hockey fans in Canada, missing a big NHL game feels like missing a heartbeat. The roar of the crowd, the sharp glide on ice, the last-second goal, it’s more than just entertainment; it’s emotion. But traditional cable has started to feel like an expensive gatekeeper, limiting access instead of enhancing it. That’s why more […] The post Cord-Cutting for Hockey Fans: The Best Ways to Catch Every NHL Game This Season appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Alex Newhook notched the go-ahead goal with 8:53 remaining in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 at Benchmark International Arena. Captain Nick Suzuki also scored for the upstart Canadiens, and goaltender Jakub Dobes stopped 28 shots. Dominic James lit the lamp for the Lightning, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made seven saves. Montreal will face the Buffalo Sabres starting on Wednesday. Cale Makar scor...
A week after sweeping the LA Kings, the Colorado Avalanche were back in action hosting the Minnesota Wild in a pivotal second round opening matchup. And how this game unfolded didn’t disappoint those high expectations with 14 different goal scorers including five defenseman to arrive at the 9-6 win for the Avalanche. The Game Minnesota […]
It’s now been roughly three hours since the final horn of the 2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning season sounded. To this very moment, we’re not exactly sure how the Lightning lost this game. Yes, we grasp the concept that they scored fewer goals than the Canadiens. Still, it was such a well-played game, especially defensively, that we’re still kind of waiting for them to somehow find the equalizer. The Lightning limited the Montreal Canadiens to nine shots on goal. There was a stretch of roughly...
The final game of the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs was concluded tonight as the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, eliminating the Lightning as the eighth and final team gone from the first round. Of course, that means we'll have exit interviews on The Hockey Show as five more people join Ethan (Ottawa), Harv (Los Angeles), and Billy (Pittsburgh) back on the mainland after spending two weeks or less on Survivor: NHL Playoffs island! The rem...
Welcome back to round two of the Canes Country Playoff Pick’em Contest. NHL scheduling has kind of messed us up but after some deep thought, I made a big boy decision and I hope that this is the best way to go forward. We waited until the first round was completely over and while two […]
The Intern Diaries are back for another week to fill you in on what the current vibes are at Nation HQ. Status update: Not great thanks to the Edmonton Oilers. Yesterday the vibes were way down at the office. Everyone is devastated after Thursday’s game, and I am still feeling it today at home. Monday…
It took a while, but we finally have a picture of what the second round of the NHL playoffs will look like (basically), and the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are all set to begin the second round. This much-anticipated showdown has the talent of a Western Conference Final, with both sides icing some of […]
The Detroit Tigers bullpen put together a really impressive game as six different relievers handled the Rangers without much trouble. Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson supplied some power, and a parade of soft hits that found holes helped them pile up the runs and win this series two games to one on Sunday night. The Tigers have […]
Head coach John Gruden discusses the Toronto Marlies taking a 2-1 series lead against the Laval Rocket with a 6-2 victory in Game 3. On the team’s performance: It starts right away with us taking advantage of a power play. That carries over to the five-on-five game as well. I thought they set the tone. […] The post John Gruden on Mats Sundin joining the Leafs’ front office: “His name speaks for itself… We’re excited to work with him as a staff” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Montreal is 2-1 when this woman sings O, Canada, so I’m actually starting to like her a bit. First period Lane Hutson deals with an early shift from Nikita Kucherov’s line by stripping the puck and turning it the other way. Montreal’s first chance comes from the Kirby Dach line after two Lightning defenders went after Josh Anderson in the end wall. Darren Raddysh was standing in the crease trying to check Nick Suzuki at the side of the net, and a shot from Mike Matheson...
Jack Roslovic is one of many Edmonton Oilers who are entering the summer as pending unrestricted free agents. If the Oilers do not re-sign and he hits the free-agent market, he should get a decent amount of interest from teams looking for more depth scoring. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Roslovic during the summer. New Jersey Devils The Devils could be a team to watch if Roslovic ends up hitting the market. They need more secondary offensive productio...
The Seattle Kraken struggled in a major way down the stretch this season and missed the playoffs because of it. With the Kraken having another bad season, it would not be surprising in the slightest if we see shake up their roster this offseason. Due to this, let's look at three Kraken players who could be traded during the summer. Jared McCann McCann has been a popular name in the rumor mill for a while now. With how this season went for Seattle, it would be understandable if they at least li...
This week’s Sunday Scramble will be a free-flowing exercise, perhaps lacking structure. I guess to mirror the Edmonton Oilers’ performance this year. (We make fun of our teams like you would a sibling, after all). Here at Oilersnation it’s been a busy weekend pouring through the many soundbites. The table is set for a consequential…
The Wolf Pack are officially making a coaching change following a last-place finish in the 2025-26 season.
Detroit Tigers (17-17) vs. Texas Rangers (16-17) Time/Place: 7:20 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Lone Star BallMedia: NBC Sports Network/Peacock, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tyler Holton (0-1, 5.54 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Leiter (1-2, 5.17 ERA) Lineups RANGERS TIGERS Brandon Nimmo – DH Kevin McGonigle – SS Andrew McCutchen – RF Matt Vierling – CF Corey Seager – SS Colt […]