NHL Playoffs 2023

8:38 PM EDT, Tue May 30, 2023

Vegas, year removed from missing playoffs, gets to 2nd Stanley Cup Final

Vegas captain Mark Stone credits the front office for keeping the core intact after the Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the only time in the young franchise's history last year.

Detroit Free Press

Why Vegas is in Stanley Cup Finals again and Detroit Red Wings keep missing the playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in six years. Meanwhile, the Red Wings keep missing the playoffs.

CBC News

Predators fire head coach John Hynes more than 6 weeks after missing playoffs

The Nashville Predators fired coach John Hynes on Tuesday, moving on from him more than six weeks after missing the playoffs.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Predators fire coach John Hynes more than 6 weeks after missing playoffs

The Nashville Predators fired coach John Hynes on Tuesday, moving on from him more than six weeks after missing the playoffs.

Sportsnet.ca

‘It’s what you dream of’: Golden Knights’ Hill on recording shutout to advance to Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill spoke about what it felt like to record a shutout in the series-clinching game for his team to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, what his mindset was coming in during the playoffs with injuries, and more.

Puck Prose

What comes next for the Dallas Stars after Western Conference Final exit?

The Dallas Stars exited the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs in six games during the Western Conference Final. They were great in rounds one and two against the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken, but they ended up falling short against the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, one big question remains. What comes next for the Dallas Stars […] What comes next for the Dallas Stars after Western Conference Final exit? - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

Sportsnet.ca

Stanley Cup Playoffs on SN: Golden Knights vs. Stars, Game 6

Trailing 3-2, the Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday for Game 6 of the Western Conference Final as they try to complete a 3-0 series comeback. Watch the game on Sportsnet or SN NOW and follow along with the Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Tracker.

The Hockey Writers

Islanders & Maple Leafs Can Be Trade Partners This Offseason

The New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs are entering pivotal offseasons. For the Islanders, they reached the playoffs but after being eliminated in the first round, it’s clear they…

Sportsnet.ca

Why Jason Robertson is key to unimaginable Dallas Stars comeback

Jason Robertson was slow producing goals in the first two rounds of the playoffs, so why has he exploded against Vegas? Adam Vingan looks at Robertson’s production and why it’s key to a comeback.

Sportsnet.ca

Kal Tire Goals of the Week: Barbashev’s quick hands and Robertson bunts it twice

Top goals from the week that was in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Ivan Barbashev driving down low and showing off his quick hands, and Jason Robertson showing off crazy hand-eye coordination, bunting it out of mid-air twice to snipe it past Adin Hill.

Puck Prose

5 favorites to win NHL Conn Smythe Trophy as of May 29

The 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have nearly reached the Stanley Cup Final. Accordingly, players are establishing themselves as candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason’s most valuable player. There are several candidates to win MVP as round three winds down and the championship series looms. The Florida Panthers have already punched […] 5 favorites to win NHL Conn Smythe Trophy as of May 29 - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

All About The Jersey

DitD & Open Post - 5/29/23: The To-Do List Edition

Timo Meier #96 of the New Jersey Devils walks to the locker room after the end of the second period during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on May 09, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. | Photo by Michael Mooney/NHLI via New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 5/29/23 Here are your links for today: Devils Links “On paper, there aren’t many holes on this Devils roster. Their core is set up front with Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier. Their blue line may look...

Sportsnet.ca

Tkachuk vs. Bobrovsky: Who deserves the Conn Smythe if Panthers win the Cup?

A closer look at who has been the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Florida Panthers: the overtime overlord Matthew Tkachuk, or the unflappable netminder Sergei Bobrovsky.

The Hockey Writers

Panthers’ Brandon Montour Has Been Playoffs Best Defenseman

When Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk scored with 4.3 seconds left in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) to give the team their first Stanley Cup berth since…

Sportsnet.ca

Stanley Cup Playoffs on SN: Golden Knights vs. Stars, Game 5

After avoiding a sweep, the Stars aim to keep their season alive again against the Golden Knights in Game 5 on Saturday. Watch the game live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and SN NOW, and follow on our NHL Live Tracker.

Puck Prose

2023 team report cards: Hurricanes swept again in Conference Finals

Qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs has become an expectation for the Carolina Hurricanes. This season, they once again matched that expectation with a great regular season. Unfortunately for the Canes, that great season came to an end in the Eastern Conference Final, as they were swept by the Florida Panthers. The Hurricanes really never […] 2023 team report cards: Hurricanes swept again in Conference Finals - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

‘The harder you play, the more you get injuries’: Panthers plastic surgeon busy during playoffs

As the Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the play gets more aggressive and the team's plastic surgeon is busy suturing players with cuts and gashes.

The Hockey Writers

Edmonton Oilers 2022-23 Season Awards

It’s been nearly two weeks since the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights, and the sting is…

Sportsnet.ca

Brandt Plays of the Week: Robertson’s glorious stickwork and Tkachuk keeps potting winners

Here’s the top plays from the past 7 days in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Jason Robertson’s crazy hand-eye coordination in batting one in, Bobrovsky’s unbeatable blocker, and Matthew Tkachuk sniping another GWG and another series winner.

Sportsnet.ca

‘Give me the damn puck’: Golden Knights’ Cassidy on Eichel’s aggressive mentality

Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy speaks on the play of forward Jack Eichel, and how his growing confidence has allowed him to perform at a superstar level in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Union and Blue

What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team?

The 2022-2023 season did not go well for the Blue Jackets. A rash of injuries and struggles by veteran players led to a second-to-last finish in the regular season standing for the CBJ and no playoffs. However, the Jarmo Kekalainen and the entire front office seem determined to make the playoffs next season. So, what […] What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Hockey Writers

Revisiting the Bruins’ 2022 Draft Class One Year Later

With only three teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, many fans have turned their attention to the two most important offseason events: the 2023 NHL Entry-Level Draft that will…

The Hockey Writers

4 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Game 4 Loss, Swept By Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes‘ postseason run has come to an end. They were swept by the Florida Panthers in four games in Round 3 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They…

Sportsnet.ca

Stanley Cup Playoffs on SN: Golden Knights vs. Stars, Game 4

The Golden Knights aim to sweep the Stars and reach their first Stanley Cup final since 2018. Watch the game live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and SN NOW, and follow on our NHL live tracker.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Dave Hyde: Tkachuk makes another star turn, and Panthers are off to Stanley Cup Finals

All playoffs long Matthew Tkachuk has been a star for the Florida Panthers. Three overtime goals. A franchise record for playoff points. On Wednesday his goal with 4.3 seconds left sent them to the Stanley Cup Finals

Sportsnet.ca

Panthers’ Tkachuk looking forward to Stanley Cup Final: ‘We know what we have’

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk talks about the success of his team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far and how they’re looking forward to the next challenge in the Final.

Puck Prose

Florida Panthers Sweep Carolina Hurricanes, Advance to Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers continued their miracle run by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on a late Matthew Tkachuk goal. They sweep the Eastern Conference Final and head to their second Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history. The Panthers continue to amaze in the playoffs. Carolina ran out of time The Hurricanes played possibly their […] Florida Panthers Sweep Carolina Hurricanes, Advance to Stanley Cup Final - Puck Prose - Puck Prose - NHL

Winnipeg Jets' Hellebuyck talks playoffs and his pregame rituals | Off the Ice with KT | NHL on NBC

In the latest episode of Off the Ice with Kathryn Tappen, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck goes for a stroll with his dog, Tinsley, and talks ice fishing, pregame rituals and playoff environment in Winnipeg. #NBCSports #NHL #WinnipegJets »

The Los Angeles Kings' impossible comeback against Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers deserves a deep rewind

The Edmonton Oilers were by the far the favorite against the Los Angeles Kings in the 1982 Stanley Cup playoffs. They were breaking records, had Gretzky in his prime (who was also breaking his own records), and their new division rival Kings were...not. B

Tim and Sid: No quick fix for Canadiens, could take months to find solutions

Nick Kypreos joins Sid and Faizal to talk about the rough situation the Montreal Canadiens are in and how it could be months and many deals before any real progress is made and how the Oilers could surprise many if they did not make the playoffs.