Things have gone from bad to worse for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After falling 3-1 in their opening round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Florida Panthers, after a devastating loss in Game Four, the team announced Tuesday afternoon that forward Brandon Hagel will miss Game 5. Hagel exited Game 4 due to concussion concerns after taking a big hit from Aaron Ekblad, … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Tenacious Forward Out for Game Five
Carolina Hurricanes Starting Goaltender Injured and Ruled Out for Game 5 Against New Jersey Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes have been dealt a heavy blow, as they will be without starting Goaltender Frederik Andersen for a while longer due to injury. Frederik Andersen Injured in Sunday’s 5-2 Win Against the New Jersey Devils Early in the second period, a play went awry as Brent Burns’ stick broke at the point in the New Jersey Devils’ zone. The Devils’ top line soon caught the … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Starting Goaltender Injured and Ruled Out for Game 5 Against New Jersey Devils
The Edmonton Oilers Must Improve on the Penalty Kill Going into Game 5 vs Kings
Despite being in a 2-2 series with the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers must improve their penalty kill. In the postseason, games are won and lost on the strength of your special team’s units. The Kings have gone 7 for 16 in the postseason. That has left the Oilers’ shorthanded units in trouble. You cannot win games in the playoffs without a penalty kill. Allowing the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Must Improve on the Penalty Kill Going into Game 5 vs Kings
Rick Tocchet Leaving Vancouver Canucks
Coach Rick Tocchet is finished with the Vancouver Canucks after just two and a half years at the helm. News emerged on Tuesday afternoon of the coaching change. NEWS: Rick Tocchet won’t return as Vancouver Canucks head coach next season, a source tells @/ThomasDrance.Through two and a half seasons, Tocchet had a 108-65-27 record in Vancouver. — The Athletic … [Read more...] about Rick Tocchet Leaving Vancouver Canucks
NHL Cancels 2026 All-Star Game
The NHL has announced that it has canceled the 2026 All-Star Game. Next year’s mid-season showcase was supposed to take place at the UBS Arena, which is the home arena for the New York Islanders. However, the league will be doing a “kick off” event for the 2026 Winter Olympics. NHL cancels 2026 All-Star Game, will hold 'kickoff' event before Olympics. https://t.co/pEZXjHEdNi … [Read more...] about NHL Cancels 2026 All-Star Game