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The Point · The Nashville Predators haven't won a Stanley Cup playoff series since 2017-18, and since 2018-19, they haven't finished higher than fourth place in the Central division. But with a new GM and president of hockey operations in Chris MacFarland, along with a strong start to the…
The Point · The Dylan Larkin saga took an interesting twist on Thursday when the Detroit Red Wings announced they were suspending the 30-year-old center without pay. This was a response to a statement from Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, that his client refused to play for them and would sit…
The Point · The road trip did not go how the Boston Bruins wanted it to, but they don’t have much time before their two-game homestand starts up tomorrow afternoon. The Bruins dropped both games of the road trip, falling 2-1 to Carolina on Tuesday before an uninspiring 4-1 loss to the St.…
The Point · NASHVILLE -- Alex Tuch scored the go-ahead goal at 10:09 of the third period, and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-3 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Tuch collected Jordan Kyrou’s feed from…
The Point · The next step in the Dylan Larkin-Detroit Red Wings trade saga is here. This morning, Red Wings coach Todd McLennan announced that Larkin would not play tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks and that interim GM Shawn Horcoff would issue a statement. Reports from Elliotte…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas took a page from the Tampa Bay Rays’ playbook by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32MM extension this past summer. As the Rays have done for years, Dubas locked up an unproven player with a big extension at a…
The Point · CAPITALS (7-4-0) at PREDATORS (4-3-5) 8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MNMT Capitals projected lineup Alex Tuch -- Dylan Strome -- Jordan Kyrou Alaiksei Protas -- Pierre-Luc Dubois -- Tom Wilson Alex Ovechkin -- Ilya Protas -- Anthony Beauvillier Boone Jenner -- Justin Sourdif -- Ryan…
The Point · 10/29/26: The Flyers announced that Gaucher has been reassigned back to AHL Lehigh Valley. During his brief stint on the Flyers’ NHL roster, he was able to play in one game for the team. He skated 8:55 time on ice in last night’s 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, registering…
The Point · Dylan Larkin has been at the forefront of trade rumors this year ever since his trade request out of the Detroit Red Wings in the off-season. It appears that this file may finally be settled. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan provided an update, saying that the former captain…
The Point · Oct 26, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Ryan Shea (6) looks to clear the puck in front of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Dylan Larkin is still with the…
The Point · Though the New York Rangers’ competitive hopes for the 2026-27 season were dealt a massive blow when it was announced that star goaltender Igor Shesterkin would miss the rest of the season with an injury, the situation is not without its silver linings for the club.…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are facing a pair of old friends as they close out a two-game road trip in Missouri tonight. The Bruins are looking to get back into the win column after Tuesday’s regulation loss in Carolina. The loss marked the Bruins’ first in regulation since October 5 and…
The Point · WASHINGTON — Alex Tuch scored his eighth and ninth goals in his first season with Washington, the second into an empty net to help the Capitals seal a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Tuch arrived in a trade from Buffalo and signed an eight-year,…
The Point · WASHINGTON -- Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou each scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Aliaksei Protas also scored, and Dylan Strome had three assists for the Capitals (7-4-0), who went 4-1-0 on a…
The Point · After returning as a regular to practice yesterday, the Washington Capitals will return their starting netminder to the active roster. According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Capitals activated netminder Logan Thompson from the injured reserve and assigned Mitch Gibson to…
The Point · Blockbuster trades that cause seismic shifts across the landscape of the NHL don't happen often, let alone in the first month of the season. The Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebucyk ended a month-long stand-off and made a deal with the New Jersey Devils, who acquired potentially…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are making some more changes at the top. Jeremy Jacobs announced that his son, Charlie Jacobs, will succeed him as governor of the Boston Bruins, effective immediately. Jeremy spent 51 years as the governor, the longest-tenured in franchise history. He served…
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL. Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman was placed on injured reserve by the Oilers because of a neck injury and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET; Prime). Edmonton…
The Point · The NHL is a hard league to make it in. The talent gap between its players and those in any other league in the world is far larger than some fans realize. Many NHL players who couldn't cut it have moved to Europe in the past, managing to find success and dominate. Some have…
The Point · 7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, NBCSP+ Flyers projected lineup Trevor Zegras -- Christian Dvorak -- Cole Knuble Porter Martone -- Noah Cates -- Matvei Michkov Alex Bump -- Denver Barkey -- Tyson Foerster Michael Bunting -- Sean Couturier -- Noel Acciari Travis Sanheim --…
The Point · There are four games on the NHL schedule for Wednesday, including one televised nationally in the United States and one streaming nationally in Canada. Here are five things to watch, along with the complete game schedule. Ovechkin seeks historic assist Alex Ovechkin, the…
The Point · The Boston Bruins’ point streak ended after eight games. The Bruins fell 2-1 to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes last night, suffering their first regulation loss since the beginning of the month. The offense struggled to generate much, finishing with 15…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Wraparound here Here's what Chris Sinaclair, Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discussed in this episode: 1:15: Who will be a player to watch out for Team Canada in their women’s pre-game tournament? 3:37: Who will be a player to watch…
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL. Vegas Golden Knights Carter Hart was injured during the Golden Knights' morning skate on Tuesday, and it is unclear if he will be available to play against the Ottawa Senators (10 p.m. ET;…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are back on the road, and the top spot in the NHL is up for grabs. The Bruins take an eight-game point streak with them to North Carolina as they open the season series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Bruins went 1-1-1 against the Hurricanes last season,…
The Point · Uncertainty over Connor Hellebuyck's future was finally settled last Friday, when the Winnipeg Jets shipped the 33-year-old goaltender to the New Jersey Devils. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic believed the Carolina Hurricanes could feel the sting the most after watching a…
The Point · Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect The fears and concerns over recent reports that the Penguins have a budget different than the salary cap are founded, so we delved into the topic with specifics and context Monday. Even some of my critics…
The Point · The Carolina Hurricanes are nearing a fully healthy roster. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated veteran winger Taylor Hall from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Carolina assigned forward Skyler Brind’Amour to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.…
The Point · In The Hockey News' off-season power rankings, the Washington Capitals were judged to have had the most productive summer, as they added a slew of veteran talents including Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou and Boone Jenner. Coming out of the gate the Capitals looked great, posting a…
The Point · Welcome to Star Wears, where our Short Shifts squad will highlight each participating NHL team’s unique and creative way to honor their player of the game after each victory, handing them a token of appreciation that usually lasts at least one season, and sometimes takes on a…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source William Nylander wanted to bring things full circle on Monday night in Calgary. In the city he was born and the Saddledome, where he was brought as a baby to watch father Michael’s last full season as a Flame, Nylander…
The Point · The downward spiral of the hockey career of former Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana hasn’t been a fall from grace as much as it’s been a plummet. “It has been a tough period for me with some setbacks,” Vrana told Swedish website Expressen. Red Wings lines tonight:…
