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In the lone game of the day the Avalanche would stave off elimination as they would defeat the Stars to force a Game 6.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

News

• The Los Angeles Kings announced that they have re-signed goaltender David Rittich.
  • Rittich would sign a one year deal with an AAV of $1 million.

One more year of Big Save Dave!

We've signed G David Rittich to a one-year contract.

RELEASE 📰 https://t.co/VZbmqy4I4g pic.twitter.com/sfGFUVfMmv

— LA Kings (@LAKings) May 15, 2024

• The NHL announced that Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram as the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Connor Ingram is the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy! 🏆 #NHLAwards

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. pic.twitter.com/fyYIHZPTyD

— NHL (@NHL) May 15, 2024

Connor Ingram is the 2023-24 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”#NHLAwards: https://t.co/FNHl2wfwuB pic.twitter.com/0A07tDRgYU

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 15, 2024

Game Recaps

Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – Game 5 – 8p ET

• In Dallas for Game 5, the Stars would take on the Colorado Avalanche with the opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, and in the first period Joe Pavelski would strike first for the Stars, but Artturi Lehkonen would score to tie the game at one for the Avs. In the second period Miro Heiskanen would strike to regain the lead for the Stars, but Cale Makar would score to tie the game at two for the Avs. Then in the third period Logan Stankoven would score for the Stars, but Casey Mittelstadt, Makar, and Nathan MacKinnon would score to give the Avalanche the 5-3 victory over the Stars and force a Game 6.

Today’s Games

• NYR v. CAR – Game 6 – 7p ET
• EDM v. VAN – Game 5 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: We Need Some Profanity in Our Life Too (SportsNet)
• Bird is the Word in Raleigh (Cardiac Cane)
• Capitals Trade Targets: Does Ehlers Make Sense? Breaking It Down With Jets Potentially Shopping Winger Going Into Draft (The Hockey News)

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The Bruins would continue to fight to stay alive as they defeated the Panthers, plus Game 4 for the Oilers and Canucks.

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

News

• The NHL announced that New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been named the winner of the 2023-24 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Jacob Trouba has been awarded the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for 2023-24! 🙌

He best exemplified great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice this season. #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/s1fZ3M68Oe

— NHL (@NHL) May 14, 2024

Game Recaps

Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – Game 5 – 7p ET

• Back in Florida, the Panthers would look to eliminate the Boston Bruins in Game 5, and in the first period Morgan Geekie would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. Then in the second period Sam Reinhart would score to tie the game at one for the Panthers, but Charlie McAvoy would score to give the Bruins the 2-1 victory over the Panthers and force a Game 6.

Late Games

• Vancouver Canucks v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 4 – 930p ET

Today’s Games

• COL v. DAL – Game 5 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Valeri Nichushkin suspension presents no easy answer for Avalanche (The Athletic – $)
• Dylan Strome Wants To Keep Proving The Capitals Right. To Do That, He’s Ready For A Bigger Role, More Growth & More Maturity (The Hockey News)

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We’ve seen this story before as the Rangers looked to eliminate the Hurricanes in Game 5, and Dallas looks to grow their lead over Colorado.

NHL News and Notes from Monday, May 13th, 2024

News

• The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
  • Zadorov would be fined $5,000 for cross checking Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid on Sunday night.
  • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

Vancouver’s Nikita Zadorov has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Edmonton’s Connor McDavid.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 13, 2024

• DoPS also announced that Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been suspended.
  • Soucy would be suspended for one playoff game for cross checking Oilers forward Connor McDavid on Sunday night.

Vancouver’s Carson Soucy has been suspended for one playoff game for cross-checking Edmonton’s Connor McDavid. https://t.co/EMKIXgUB2R

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 13, 2024

• The NHL and NHLPA announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program.
  • Under the terms of the joint agreement, Nichushkin has been suspended without pay for a minimum of six months, then he can apply for reinstatement.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Details: https://t.co/CgJeayHXDs pic.twitter.com/kMzjJlYKG3

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 14, 2024

Game Recaps

Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – Game 5 – 7p ET

• In New York, the Hurricanes look to survive another game against the Rangers. After a scoreless first, New York got on the board with a shorthanded goal from Jacob Trouba. In the third, Carolina tied the game with a goal from Jordan Staal and then Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his fourth of the postseason to put the Canes in the lead. Jordan Martinook then got his second of the playoffs to put Carolina up two and then Martin Necas hit the empty net as the Hurricanes downed the Rangers 4-1 to come within a game of the series.

Late Games

• Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche – Game 4 – 930p ET

Today’s Games

• BOS v. FLA – Game 5 – 7p ET
• VAN v. EDM – Game 4 – 930p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Oilers Surrender Home Ice (SportsNet)
• The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn’t exist (AP)

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On a night of one goal games, Florida would get closer to the Eastern Conference final and Vancouver would take the series lead, plus news from the IIHF

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, May 12th, 2024

News

• The IIHF came out with their decision on Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov, CSKA Hockey Club, and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.

So this went under the radar, but @IIHFHockey came out with their decision on both #LetsGoFlyers goalie Ivan Fedotov and the RIHF yesterday.https://t.co/9v9FX5DRyc

— TXHT Hockey (@TXHT_Hockey) May 12, 2024

Game Recaps

Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – Game 4 – 630p ET

• In Boston, the Bruins look to even the series as they hosted the Panthers. In the first, Boston takes the 1-0 lead when David Pastrnak scored a power play goal and then the B’s would go up 2-0 with Brandon Carlo’s third of the year. In the second, Anton Lundell scored his first of the postseason to put Florida on the board. In the third, the game was tied when Sam Bennett got his second of the postseason on the power play and then Aleksander Barkov scored the game winner as the Panthers put the Bruins on the brink of elimination with the 3-2 win.

Late Games

• Vancouver Canucks v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 3 – 930p ET

Today’s Games

• CAR v. NYR – Game 5 – 7p ET
• DAL v. COL – Game 4 – 9:30p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• None

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The Hurricanes would stay alive as they would defeat the Rangers to force a Game 5. Plus the Avalanche and Stars were in action.

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, May 11th, 2024

News

• The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-assigned forward Alexander Suzdalev to Hershey of the AHL.
  • Suzdalev recorded nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points in 30 regular season games played for the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) after joining them on Jan. 4th.
  • In the WHL playoffs Suzdalev would record four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 16 playoff games.

NEWS | The Capitals have re-assigned forward Alexander Suzdalev to the Hershey Bears. https://t.co/dcISewKLet

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 11, 2024

Game Recaps

New York Rangers v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 4 – 7p ET

• With their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes would play host to the New York Rangers for Game 4, and in the first period Evgeny Kuznetsov and Stefan Noesen would open up the scoring for the Canes to take the 2-0 lead, but Will Cuylle would strike to get the Rangers back within one. However, before the end of the first Sebastian Aho would strike to reclaim the two goal lead for the Canes. In the second period Barclay Goodrow would score to get the Rangers back within one. Then in the third period Alexis Lafreniere would score to tie the game game at three for the Rangers, but a late powerplay goal from Brady Skjei would give the Hurricanes the 4-3 victory over the Rangers to force a Game 5.

Late Games

• Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche – Game 3 – 10p ET

Today’s Games

• FLA v. BOS – Game 4 – 630p ET
• VAN v. EDM – Game 3 – 930p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Charlie Lindgren On Wild Year With Capitals, Future In D.C. & Drive To Achieve More: ‘I’m Not A Guy That Gets Complacent’ (The Hockey News)
• Why Avalanche’s Cale Makar is the ‘total package,’ per former Norris Trophy winners (The Athletic – $)

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with the series moving to Boston, the Panthers would pounce on the Bruins to take the 2-1 series lead. Plus Canucks and Oilers in action.

NHL News and Notes from Friday, May 10th, 2024

News

• None

Game Recaps

Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – Game 3 – 7p ET

• In Boston for Game 3, the Bruins would look to use home ice to take the series lead over the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Evan Rodrigues would score to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe would score to grow the Panthers lead to three. Then in the third period Brandon Montour would strike on the powerplay to grow the Panther’s lead to four, but Jakub Lauko would strike for the B’s to end Sergei Bobrovsky’s shutout bid. Jake Debrusk would then score for the B’s to cut their deficit to two, but Sam Reinhart would score and Rodrigues would net his second of the game to give the Panthers the 6-2 victory and the 2-1 series lead over the Bruins.

Late Games

• Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 2 – 10p ET

Today’s Games

• NYR v. CAR – Game 4 – 7p ET
• DAL v. COL – Game 3 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Keefe, Out. (SportsNet)

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In another night of playoff action, New York and Dallas won, plus Sheldon Keefe is gone in Toronto.

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 9th, 2024

News

• The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have relieved Sheldon Keefe of his duties as head coach.

Sheldon Keefe has been relieved of his role as head coach. The organization will immediately begin the search for a new head coach.

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 9, 2024

Game Recaps

New York Rangers v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 3 – 7p ET

• In Raleigh, the Hurricanes look to avoid the 3-0 series hole as they welcomed the Rangers. In the first, Jake Guentzel scored his fourth to put the Canes up 1-0. In the second, New York tied the game when Chris Kreider scored a shorthanded goal. In the third, the Blueshirts made it a 2-1 lead when Alexis Lafrenière scored his third of the postseason but then Andrei Svechnikov evened the score. In overtime, Artemi Panarin scored his fourth of the postseason as the Rangers got the 3-2 win and took the 3-0 series lead.

Late Games

• Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – Game 2 – 930p ET

Today’s Games

• FLA v. BOS – Game 3 – 7p ET
• EDM v. VAN – Game 2 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Hate, chaos arrive in Bruins-Panthers, including Pastrnak vs. Tkachuk fight: ‘I’m not afraid of him’ (The Athletic – $)

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It would be an intense night in Florida as the Panthers would dominate the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of their series.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

News

• The NHLPA announced the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award for Most Valuable Player as voted by the Players.
  • The finalists are Nikita Kucherov (TB), Nathan MacKinnon (COL), and Auston Matthews (TOR).

As voted on by the players, your 2023-24 #TedLindsayAward finalists are @86Kucherov, @mackinnon9 and @AM34.

These three players were deemed the most outstanding by their peers: https://t.co/f5lGJK7PBV #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/2g8F1ICVKW

— NHLPA (@NHLPA) May 8, 2024

Game Recaps

Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – Game 2 – 730p ET

• In Game 2 the Florida Panthers would look to bounce back and pick up the home victory over the Boston Bruins to even the series at one, and in the first period Charlie Coyle would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. In the second period Steven Lorentz, Aleksander Barkov, and Gustav Forsling would score to give the Panthers the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Eetu Luostarinen and Brandon Montour would score while Barkov would net his second of the game to give the Panthers the 6-1 victory over the Bruins to even the series at one.

Late Games

• Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 1 – 10p ET

Today’s Games

• NYR v. CAR – Game 3 – 7p ET
• COL v. DAL – Game 2 – 930p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Overtimes. Overtimes Everywhere. (SportsNet)
• O’Ree finalist spotlight: Mark Burgin (Color of Hockey)
• Report: ‘Domino Effect’ Of Celebrini To Sharks Could Lead Leonard To Capitals Sooner Rather Than Later (The Hockey News)

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It would be a healthy dose of overtime as both the Rangers and Avalanche would need overtime to gain victories.

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

News

• The NHL announced the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy for League MVP.
  • The finalists are Nikita Kucherov (TB), Nathan MacKinnon (COL), and Connor McDavid (EDM).

Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Hart Memorial Trophy.#NHLAwards: https://t.co/pnAGn3bwul pic.twitter.com/Kw8efdHeOp

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 7, 2024

• The St. louis Blues announced that they have signed Drew Bannister to a two year extension.
  • Bannister now becomes the full time head coach of the Blues as they have removed his interim tag.

Drew Bannister has signed a two-year extension to remain as the Blues Head Coach. #stlblues

DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/FIQlLjxyAX https://t.co/FIQlLjxyAX

— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 7, 2024

• The Ottawa Senators announced that they have hired Travis Green as their new head coach.

OFFICIAL: Travis Green has been named the new head coach of the #Sens

📰 More details: https://t.co/DLHQhQb6i9 pic.twitter.com/Qxm3byKSpP

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) May 7, 2024

• The San Jose Sharks will select first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft after winning the Draft Lottery.

SCREAMING, CRYING, THROWING UP. pic.twitter.com/jM2cHGRGD3

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 7, 2024

The first overall selection in the 2024 #NHLDraft goes to the @SanJoseSharks! 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/KGpIIvdJgL

— NHL (@NHL) May 7, 2024

Game Recaps

Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Rangers – Game 2 – 7p ET

• At Madison Square Garden for Game 2, the New York Rangers would play host to the Carolina Hurricanes with hopes of winning both games at home, and in the first period Alexis Lafreniere would strike for the Rangers, but goals from Jake Guentzel and Dmitry Orlov would give the Canes the 2-1 lead. In the second period Lafreniere would net his second of the game to tie the game at two for the Rangers, but Guentzel’s second of the game would retake the lead for the Canes. Then in the third period Chris Kreider would score to tie the game at three for the Rangers to send the game to overtime. After a scoreless first overtime, it would be Vincent Trocheck with the winner for the Rangers to defeat the Hurricanes 4-3 in double overtime and take the 2-0 series lead.

Late Games

• Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – Game 1 – 930p ET

Today’s Games

• BOS v. FLA – Game 2 – 730p ET
• EDM v. VAN – Game 1 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Stephens: Macklin Celebrini belongs with the Sharks, for any number of reasons (The Athletic – $)
• Kuznetsov A Healthy Scratch For Hurricanes On Anniversary Of Historic OT Winner For Capitals vs. Penguins In 2018 Cup Run (The Hockey News)

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The Second Round continued as the Bruins dominate to take Game One, plus news out of Winnipeg.

NHL News and Notes from Monday, May 6th, 2024

News

• Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness announced his retirement.
  • Bowness head coached in 803 NHL games for both the current and original Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, and Dallas Stars.
  • Bowness would also appear in an additional 1800 NHL games as an assistant or associate coach for the teams he head coached and also for Vancouver and Tampa Bay.

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness today announced his retirement from coaching after 38 seasons in the @NHL

📰 https://t.co/jlQXkpV6VA pic.twitter.com/PT10NO2MXE

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 6, 2024

West Preview

Edmonton Oilers (P2) v. Vancouver Canucks (P1)

• Game 1: Oilers at Canucks – Wednesday, May 8th 10p ET (ESPN, SN, SN360, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 2: Oilers at Canucks – Friday, May 10th 10p ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 3: Canucks at Oilers – Sunday, May 12th TBD (TBS, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, TVAS)
• Game 4: Canucks at Oilers – Tuesday, May 14th TBD (ESPN, TVAS)
• Game 5: Oilers at Canucks – Thursday, May 16th TBD*
• Game 6: Canucks at Oilers – Saturday, May 18th TBD*
• Game 7: Oilers at Canucks – Monday, May 20th TBD*

Colorado Avalanche (C3) v. Dallas Stars (C1)

• Game 1: Avalanche at Stars- Tuesday, May 7th 930p ET (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
• Game 2: Avalanche at Stars – Thursday, May 9th 930p ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, TVAS)
• Game 3: Stars at Avalanche – Saturday, May 11th TBD (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN1, TVAS)
• Game 4: Stars at Avalanche – Monday, May 13th TBD (ESPN, TVAS)
• Game 5: Avalanche at Stars – Wednesday, May 15th TBD*
• Game 6: Stars at Avalanche – Friday, May 17th TBD*
• Game 7: Avalanche at Stars – Sunday, May 19th TBD*

Game Recaps

Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – Game 1 – 8p ET

• In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Bruins in Game One of this Second Round match-up. After a scoreless first, Florida got on the board with a Matthew Tkachuk goal but then Boston scored three goals with Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei, and Brandon Carlo all getting on the scoresheet. In the third, Boston went up three when Justin Brazeau got his first career postseason goal and then Jake DeBrusk scored an empty net goal as the Bruins dominated the Panthers 5-1 to take Game One.

Today’s Games

• CAR v. NYR – Game 2 – 7p ET
• COL v. DAL – Game 1 – 930p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: And Then There Were Two (Canadian Teams) – (SportsNet)
• Color of Hockey: Lum inspired by playing for China on international stage (NHL)

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