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Inexperienced Canucks using adversity before playoffs as learning opportunity

The Canucks’ place in the standings looks comfortable, but they can’t afford to be comfortable on the ice. That feeling is really what Tocchet is trying to break with 14 games to go and the Buffalo Sabres visiting Rogers Arena on Tuesday night.

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Flames’ Mangiapane still hopeful for playoffs amid late-season hurdles

Calgary Flames’ Andrew Mangiapane talks about the Flames’ difficult route to get into the playoffs but remains hopeful and discusses the sense of calmness and the no-quit mentality of the locker room to do their part in vying for a playoff spot.

The Hockey Writers

Griffins Are Michigan’s Best Hope for Playoff Hockey

It’s no secret that the state of Michigan is practically frothing at the mouth to see their teams not only have successful seasons, but do some damage in the playoffs…

The Hockey Writers

Predicting the Maple Leafs’ 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Roster

We are only 16 games away from the 2024 NHL Playoffs, and now is when coaches experiment with different line combinations. The Toronto Maple Leafs experiments are in full force…

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Wild look back on missed chances in games against wild-card rivals

The Wild need every point they can get if they want to break into the playoffs. A shootout loss to the Blues is part of a pattern the team is ready to change.

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Oilers prove they can take on the big boys with playoffs firmly in sight

By the time they reached the 65th minute of hockey, the Oilers had answered any questions about their playoff chops. They’re ready to play with the big boys, and let the chips fall where they may.

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Flyers Look To Gain Ground In Division Ahead Of Playoffs Vs. Bruins

The NHL Playoffs are just a little over a month away, with the Boston Bruins in second place in the Atlantic Division and the Philadelphia Flyers in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers head into Saturday’s matchup just three points ahead of the New York Islanders. A win in Boston would be a […]

The Hockey Writers

Flyers Can Be Legitimate Playoff Threat if They Find Consistency

The Philadelphia Flyers are in a good spot in terms of making the playoffs. They have favorable odds as is, and that’s great news for a team that hasn’t hosted…

The Hockey Writers

Devils Should Push for the Playoffs, Not Worry About the Draft

This season’s New Jersey Devils have found a way to disappoint every time a glimmer of hope emerges. The latest glimmer was a stunning 6-2 takedown of the Dallas Stars,…

The Hockey Writers

Gary Dornhoefer: Flyers’ 1973 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hero

Gary Dornhoefer stands as one of the most beloved Philadelphia Flyers in franchise history. A reliable player known as a solid offensive contributor and tough guy over parts of 14…

NESN.com

Recalling Johnny Beecher Perfect Move For Playoff-Bound Bruins

The Boston Bruins are going to continue making roster moves as they approach the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their latest might be one that ends up sticking for awhile. Johnny Beecher was recalled from Providence on an emergency basis Wednesday, but it was more than just needing an extra body. It gave him another shot […]

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Red Wings top Sabres, snap seven-game losing skid

Patrick Kane scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and James Reimer stopped 25 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in a matchup of teams vying for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Red Wings beat Sabres 4-1, ending 7-game losing streak to boost chance at a wild-card spot

Patrick Kane scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and James Reimer stopped 25 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in a matchup of teams vying for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Hockey Writers

Ideal Maple Leafs Offseason & 2024-25 Opening Night Lineup

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a strong 2023-24 campaign and will be looking to make a push in the playoffs. With the additions of Ilya Lyubushkin, Connor Dewar, and…

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Jim Montgomery Explains If Bruins Will Keep Goalie Rotation In Postseason

The Boston Bruins head into the final month of the regular season as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, and they are gearing up for the playoffs. Prior to the NHL trade deadline on March 8, Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark heard his name floated around rumors that Boston was shopping him. Whether or […]

The Hockey Writers

Senators Prospect Report: Ostapchuk, Crookshank, Nikitin, & More

Only two months remain in the NHL season, and the Ottawa Senators are starting to shift their focus from the playoffs to evaluating their prospects. Last month, Max Guenette made…

The Hockey Writers

Blues’ Path Back to the Playoffs Lies in Their Prospect Pipeline

The St. Louis Blues‘ playoff aspirations suffered a significant setback during their recent East Coast road trip . Facing off against formidable opponents in the New Jersey Devils, New York…

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Canucks confident DeSmith can lead final push to playoffs

With Demko expected to miss some time — though it’s unclear how long — the Canucks are confident that popular backup Casey DeSmith can shoulder the load as they wait for their No. 1 to recover.

The Hockey Writers

Islanders Have Strong Odds to Make Playoffs After Soft Schedule

The New York Islanders are making a big playoff push after their season looked like it was spiraling out of control until recently. The team has won six out of…

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4 Oilers Facing Final Playoff Push Before Potential Exits

The Edmonton Oilers are through the NHL Trade Deadline and making a final push towards the playoffs. A team in win-now mode, this season could be the last opportunity for…

The Hockey Writers

3 Teams That Went From Trade Deadline Sellers to the Playoffs

The trade deadline is supposed to be the point in the NHL season when buyers and sellers officially separate themselves. Teams are forced to make a call about whether to…

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NHL Playoff Push: How two bubble teams approached trade deadline

As the dust settles on the trade deadline and focus turns to the push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we take one look back at how two bubble teams did business quite differently.

NESN.com

Bruins Welcome Pat Maroon In Hilarious Social Media Video

The Bruins added physicality before last Friday’s trade deadline, but more importantly, Pat Maroon also made his TikTok debut. Boston acquired the three-time Stanley Cup champion from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Luke Toporowski and a 2026 sixth-round conditional draft pick, which only gets transferred if Maroon plays in the Stanley Cup playoffs. […]

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‘He will do anything to win’: Why Maple Leafs’ Edmundson is built for playoffs

Whether Joel Edmundson is making life miserable for the opposition or injecting a dash of sunshine into the Maple Leafs’ room, the safe bet is the big man making an impact.

The Hockey Writers

Oil Kings Look for Strong Finish to Comeback Season

Unfortunately, the Edmonton Oil Kings will not be making the playoffs this season as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with less than 10 games remaining on…

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Timothy Liljegren in a battle to make Maple Leafs’ playoff lineup

Pushed down the lineup each spring in favour of more experienced defenceman, the Maple Leafs have to make a decision: Is Timothy Liljegren part of the plan come playoffs and beyond?

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Grading the Colorado Avalanche’s Trade Deadline

The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and now only the rest of the regular season remains before the Stanley Cup Playoffs arrive. As the team that won…

NESN.com

Bruins’ Brad Marchand Welcomes New Teammate With Pregame Attire

BOSTON — Bruins forward Brad Marchand has a not-so-friendly history with his newest teammate but is doing his best to erase any hard feelings between the two. Boston acquired Pat Maroon on Friday, adding the big-bodied forward to bolster the bottom-six in preparation for a run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Maroon, though, has had […]

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.