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Brayden Point "Extremely Probable" For Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (lower body) is "extremely probable" for this year's Stanley Cup Final, according to head coach Jon Cooper. Cooper made the comments after Tampa's 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday, which sent the team to the final for a third consecutive year. The series against Colorado starts on Wednesday... Read More
Andrei Vasilevskiy Outstanding Again In Series-Clincher
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy produced another outstanding performance in a series-clinching game on Saturday, stopping 20 of 21 shots against the Rangers in a 2-1 win. He was beaten only on the power play in the third period. Vasilevskiy is now 8-0 in his last eight series-clinchers with an amazing 0.25 goals-against average... Read More
Steven Stamkos Sends Tampa To Another Cup Final
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos scored both goals as the team secured a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final spot with a 2-1 victory over the Rangers. Tampa's captain scored with half of his shots on goal, netting his first one 10:43 into the second period and his second one 13:28 into the third frame,... Read More
Ryan Lindgren Pots Lone Rangers Goal Thursday Night
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren was the team's lone scorer in Thursday's 3-1 Game 5 loss against the Lightning. He started the scoring in the game with a lucky shot from the left boards near the face-off circle 10:29 into the second period. Lindgren managed three shots on goal in total and added two... Read More
Andrei Vasilevskiy Grabs His 60th Playoff Win
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy beat the Rangers 3-1 with a 24-save effort on Thursday, becoming only the second active netminder with at least 60 playoff wins. He joined Marc-Andre Fleury, who sits on 92 wins, and Vasilevskiy is now the 17th goalie all-time to get 60 postseason wins. The Russian star reached the... Read More
Mikhail Sergachev Has Two-Point Night In Game 5
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev collected two points in Thursday's Game 5 victory over the Rangers. He scored the team's first goal 17:34 into the second period and posted an assist 1:50 from the end of regulation as Ondrej Palat netted the game-winning goal. The Russian blue-liner ended a five-game pointless streak with the... Read More
Ondrej Palat Makes History With Another Late Goal
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat kept up his immense run of form in the Eastern Conference Finals with another goal on Thursday, becoming the first player in NHL history to score multiple game-winning goals inside the final two minutes of action in a single postseason. The Czech winger deflected in a Mikhail Sergachev... Read More
Darcy Kuemper Fully Recovered For Stanley Cup Finals
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (upper body) has recovered from the injury that forced him to exit in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oilers. Head coach Jared Bednar did not reveal who the starter will be for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, but it is great news that Kuemper... Read More
Nazem Kadri, Andrew Cogliano Could Play In Stanley Cup Finals
Colorado Avalanche centers Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano could make their return during the Stanley Cup Final after undergoing surgeries during the conference final series, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Kadri suffered the injury when he was hit into the boards in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oilers, while Cogliano... Read More
Ryan Strome, Filip Chytil Are Game-Time Decisions For Game 5
New York Rangers forwards Ryan Strome (lower body) and Filip Chytil (upper body) will both be game-time decisions for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, head coach Gerard Gallant said on Wednesday. Strome sustained the injury and left in Game 3, while Chytil suffered his injury... Read More
Brayden Point Could Return To Lineup In Game 5
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) has been recovering from an injury sustained in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he could be in the lineup for Game 5 against the Rangers on Thursday night, according to Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. Point has missed eight straight games since being... Read More
Nazem Kadri Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri has undergone thumb surgery and it's likely that he will miss the rest of the playoffs. The Avalanche had already ruled the forward out for the rest of the Western Conference Finals after he was hurt early in Game 3. Colorado had no trouble cruising to a 4-2 win without... Read More
Ryan Strome Should Be Fine For Game 4
New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome (lower body) shouldn't miss any games after getting hurt in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. He managed to soak in just 7:22 of action in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving in the second period after getting hurt when Ondrej Palat shoved him from behind. Things... Read More
Andre Burakovsky Could Return In Game 4
Colorado Avalanche winger Andre Burakovsky (lower body) was on the ice at Monday's morning skate and might be an option for Game 4 against Edmonton. He has skipped three games after getting hurt in Game 1 while blocking a shot. The Swedish winger wore a regular jersey at the morning skate, which suggests that he... Read More
Kailer Yamamoto Out Again Monday Night
Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (upper body) won't be able to help the team in Monday's Game 4 against Colorado. He picked up an upper-body injury in Game 2 and hasn't been able to practice since then. Yamamoto averaged 0.5 points per game during the regular season and has also been on the same... Read More
Dylan Holloway Set For NHL Debut In Game 4
Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway will make his NHL debut in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. The Oilers will be without Evander Kane (suspension) and Kailer Yamamoto (upper-body) in the must-win contest to extend their season, resulting in the 20-year-old forward to make his debut. Holloway... Read More
Evander Kane Suspended For Monday
Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane will be unavailable for Monday's Game 4 against Colorado as he has been suspended for one game. The 30-year-old picked up the punishment for boarding Colorado center Nazem Kadri in Game 3. Kane was assessed a five-minute major penalty in the game, while Kadri suffered a broken thumb and wasn't... Read More
Ryan Strome Exits Game 3 With Injury
New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's Game 3 against Tampa Bay, logging just 7:22 of action. He was hurt in the second period on a cross-check by Ondrej Palat. The 29-year-old tried to continue on but was able to get only one more shift in. With nine points to... Read More
Artemi Panarin Records Two Assists In Game 3 Loss
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin tallied two assists in Sunday's Game 3 loss to the Lightning. He helped to set up a pair of power-play goals that put the Rangers 2-0 up, but they couldn't take proper care of the lead and lost 3-2 in the end. Panarin has points in five of... Read More
Victor Hedman Surpasses 100 Playoff Points
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman had two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers, surpassing the 100-point mark in his playoff career. He became the 14th blue-liner in league history to hit 100 playoff points when he picked up a power-play helper on a Nikita Kucherov goal in the second period and Hedman... Read More
Chris Kreider Close To Rangers All-Time Postseason Goals Record
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider finds himself just one goal short of matching Rod Gilbert's franchise record for most goals scored in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He's moved to 33 goals with a nine-goal effort this postseason. The 31-year-old has greatly benefited from Mika Zibanejad's red-hot form. His linemate has notched 18 points across... Read More
Andrei Vasilevskiy Puts Great Home Record To Big Test
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been strong on home ice throughout the season and will need to keep up his form if the team is going to battle back from a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Rangers. The former Vezina Trophy winner has gone 24-9-4 this season at the... Read More
Brayden Point Still Out For Game 3
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (lower body) remains unavailable for Sunday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He's been back skating for a while and was also on the ice Sunday morning but Tampa still has to continue the battle without him. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Game 7 of the first-round matchup... Read More
Connor McDavid Registers 30th Playoff Point
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became the sixth player in franchise history to hit 30 points in a single postseason when he scored the opening goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Colorado. The Oilers captain needed just 38 seconds at the start of the game to light the lamp for the ninth time this postseason.... Read More
Valeri Nichushkin Has Two Goals In Game 3 Victory
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin played a key role in Saturday's Game 3 victory over the Oilers, scoring half of the team's goals in a 4-2 win. He delivered both of the team's first two goals after Edmonton had opened the scoring just 38 seconds into the game. The Russian winger ended a four-game pointless... Read More
Nazem Kadri Done For Western Final
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri will miss the rest of the series against Edmonton after getting hurt in Game 3 on Saturday. He reportedly left the arena with a cast on his right arm after Evander Kane sent him awkwardly into the boards with a hit from behind only a minute into the game. It's... Read More
Zack Kassian Skates On Top Line Ahead Of Game 3
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian was paired with Connor McDavid and Evander Kane on the top line at Saturday's morning skate. He took over the right-wing role from Kailer Yamamoto (upper body), who was hurt in Game 2 and is questionable for the contest. Kassian has so far logged just a little over 16... Read More
Andre Burakovsky Likely Out Again Saturday
Colorado Avalanche winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) missed the team's morning skate and likely won't feature in Saturday's Game 3 against the Oilers. The 27-year-old dropped out of the lineup after appearing to hurt his right leg while blocking a shot in Game 1. Nicolas Aube-Kubel replaced him for Game 2 and appears set to continue... Read More
Pavel Francouz Set For Another Start In Game 3
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz will likely make another start against Edmonton in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. He had a wonderful game on Thursday while filling in for Darcy Kuemper (upper body), picking up a 24-save shutout and improving to 4-0 for this postseason. Kuemper has traveled with the team but missed the... Read More
Nikita Kucherov Has Two-Point Night Against Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was involved in both of the team's goals in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers, opening the scoring with a power-play goal and recording an assist late in the game on a Nick Paul tally. The Lightning took a second consecutive loss in the playoffs for the first... Read More
