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Canadiens @ Islanders: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 81: Montreal Canadiens @ New York Islanders Start time:  **6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Islanders region: MSGSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Islanders completed the majority of their road schedule early, leaving them with 10 of the final 12 games to be played on home ice, a chance to use that advantage to pull away from some division rivals and secure a playoff spot. They haven’t capitalized on that schedule however,...

Oilers recall Isaac Howard from AHL’s Condors

The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The #Oilers have recalled forward Isaac Howard from the @Condors. The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in…

3 Reasons Revealed for Michael Hage's Decision To Reject Canadiens Contract

There were plenty of hockey fans in La Belle Province extremely disappointed upon hearing the news on Saturday that top prospect Michael Hage has decided to forego signing his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens . The soon-to-be 20-year-old has chosen to return to the Michigan Wolverines for next season.  Some in Habs Nation were even wondering whether the 2024 first-rounder has changed his mind about being a Canadien.  I nsider Elliotte Friedman  has revealed sever...

Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny are changing the narrative

After the Flyers’ 7-1 drubbing of the Winnipeg Jets, the Flyers remain in control of their playoff destiny heading into Sunday’s slate of games. If the Flyers find a way to earn 3 of their last 4 points, they are headed back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season.  As the Flyers have soared back into the playoff picture with a near .700 points percentage since the Olympic break, they’ve changed quite a few narratives about themselves in the process. Rick Tocchet, who ...

Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok Finished in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to look like a much different team next season, on and off the ice, and one player who won't be back is veteran forward Calle Jarnkrok. Jarnkrok, 34, is in the final season of his current contract, which pays him $2.1 million AAV. It was quite surprising to see Brad Treliving not move Jarnkrok ahead of the trade deadline, but should we be that surprised considering Treliving is now out of a job. As for Jarnkrok, he's lost a step this season and is often behind...

Insider: Maple Leafs Have Specific Goal in Mind for Front Office Candidates

We're starting to learn more and more about the Toronto Maple Leafs search for a new front office. With the removal of Brendan Shanahan a year ago as president of hockey operations, and the disposal of Brad Treliving as GM two weeks ago, that leaves perhaps two spots open to fill. But does it really? According to insider Elliotte Friedman , speaking on Hockey Night in Canada, it sounds like MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley wants to wrap the hockey operations into one top job: What I can tel...

The Day After 80.0: Kings shut out Oilers in what could be Anže Kopitar’s final game in Los Angeles

Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs. The “x” next to Edmonton’s name came courtesy of Philadelphia’s win over Winnipeg. Five teams are now battling for the final two spots. Anaheim…

3 Seattle Kraken Not Expected Back Next Season

The Seattle Kraken have once again failed to reach expectations. The Kraken have been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention, and while there's already been major changes in the front office, expect to see some significant roster changes heading into next season. The Kraken haven't been able to put it together like the Vegas Golden Knights have since their expansion draft, and the Kraken desperately need a reset. Here's three Kraken who aren't expected back next season: Bobby McMann Wh...

Noah Dobson out two weeks, Habs recall David Reinbacher

After a very disappointing effort last night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, it turned out to be worse than just a loss for the Montreal Canadiens. This morning, they’ve announced that Noah Dobson will be out for at least two weeks with an upper-body injury. Le défenseur Noah Dobson a subi une blessure au haut du corps et sera réévalué dans deux semaines. Defenseman Noah Dobson sustained an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. pic.twitter.com/KjjNY6hcXJ — x – ...

Canadiens' Noah Dobson to Miss Start of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs without one of their best defenceman. During the Canadiens matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night, Dobson didn't come out for the third period, and the alarm bells came on across the organization. Dobson took a shot off his hand during the second period against the Blue Jackets and is reportedly going to miss a couple of weeks, which means he won't be available for the first half of the first round of the playof...

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 6-3 last night. Shawn McFarland’s game story from the loss talks about the team feeling they are able to come back from deficits. An MRI on Wyatt Langford resulted in his being determined to be day-to-day with his quad […]

The Wild Must Be the Adult in the Room to Beat the Stars

Thursday night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars was a playoff preview. The 5-4 loss had everything a hockey fan could dream of this time of year. Some were declaring it “Game Zero” in advance of the best-of-seven series that will begin next week. But lost in all the fists and...

Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholls’ CHL careers end as David Lewandowski fights on

With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs. Both of them signed amateur tryouts with the Bakersfield Condors this week,…

3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Blues' Pius Suter

The St. Louis Blues had a very disappointing 2025-26 season and changes to their roster should be on the way this summer because of it. One Blues player who has the potential to be moved during the offseason is forward Pius Suter. The 29-year-old forward will be entering the final season of his contract in 2026-27, so the Blues could very well listen to offers for him as they head toward a rebuild. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could target Suter this summer. Columbus Blue Ja...

3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Canucks' Drew O'Connor

The Vancouver Canucks traded multiple players this season to kick off their rebuild. This will likely carry over to the summer, and one specific Canucks forward who could be a trade candidate to watch is Drew O'Connor. The 27-year-old forward will be a pending UFA in 2026-27 and could be a good trade chip for the Canucks to dangle during the summer. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire O'Connor during the offseason. New Jersey Devils  The Devils need to ad...

3 Offseason Trade Fits for Flames' Blake Coleman

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman will certainly be a trade candidate to watch during the summer. With the Flames rebuilding, they could listen to offers for the veteran forward again during the offseason. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Coleman this offseason.  Dallas Stars  The Stars were heavily linked to Coleman leading up to the deadline, and it would be understandable if they targeted him this summer because of it. With the Stars being c...

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