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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:10 PM
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 third overall draft pick, Anton Frondell, made his NHL debut on March 24 after coming over from a successful season with Djurgårdens IF in Sweden. He…
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Apr 30, 12:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:40 AM
Memorable micro moments of a disappointing season on a macro level. The Winnipeg Jets regressed by 21 wins and 34 points from their Presidents’ Trophy-winning 2024-25, but still had some…
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Apr 29, 22:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:45 PM
Six years ago, Lawson Crouse played his first-ever playoff game. Most players skate out into big and loud crowds, amped up to cheer on their home team. Crouse skated out…
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Apr 29, 10:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:55 AM
Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview. After four games, the Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth find themselves in a tied series. The series has become a best-of-five,…
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Apr 28, 22:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:40 PM
If I told you the Carolina Hurricanes‘ penalty kill was spectacular and a key contributor to their success, you could pick any of the team’s last eight playoff appearances and…
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Apr 27, 18:00
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The Hockey Writers Monday, April 27, 2026 5:07 PM
“This kind of has to be the last year of, you know, obviously, the games aren’t meaningless, but not playing until the end of the year. Playing for something in…
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Apr 26, 16:00
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The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 26, 2026 4:00 PM
The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games…
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Apr 26, 02:00
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The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:29 PM
The Minnesota Wild hosted the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon, Apr. 25, for Game 4 with the Stars up 2-1 in the series. The Wild were once again without two…
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Apr 25, 12:00
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The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:55 AM
The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are at the halfway point of Round 1, and the Stars have a 2-1 lead in the series. The Wild took Game 1, but…
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Apr 24, 22:00
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The Hockey Writers Friday, April 24, 2026 9:35 PM
Two years ago today, the former Arizona Coyotes players were flown up to Salt Lake City by new owner Ryan Smith to see their new home. When the players arrived,…
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Apr 24, 10:00
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The Hockey Writers Friday, April 24, 2026 9:55 AM
Coming off a 3-1 victory in Game 3, the Buffalo Sabres have been riding high. The city itself has run the gamut in terms of celebrations and preparations for this…
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Apr 23, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 23, 2026 4:20 PM
Someone threw a chicken or a duck onto the ice in the third period of the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round…
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Apr 23, 08:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:15 AM
The Minnesota Wild hosted the Dallas Stars for Game 3 of Round 1 on Wednesday evening, Apr. 22. It was a late-night puck drop, and the Wild looked to get…
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Apr 22, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:31 PM
2025-26 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings & Vancouver GiantsDate of Birth: August 13, 2008Place of Birth: Lake Country, B.C., CanadaHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 174 poundsShoots: RightPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible…
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Apr 21, 14:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:50 PM
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship opens on April 22, and for the Montreal Canadiens, it represents another opportunity to identify talent that fits their identity. With a prospect pool…
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Apr 21, 02:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:25 AM
It was a roller coaster of emotions for the Ottawa Senators throughout the second game of the first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. For a bit, there was doubt about…
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Apr 20, 12:00
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The Hockey Writers Monday, April 20, 2026 11:50 AM
As if dropping Game 1 of their first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 shutout wasn’t enough, the Ottawa Senators’ injury woes continue – this time, with…
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Apr 19, 22:00
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The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 19, 2026 7:35 PM
After five seasons of losing, building, and learning, general manager Bill Armstrong’s rebuild that started in Arizona has finally hit its window of contention. After finishing the season with a…
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Apr 19, 10:00
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The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:55 AM
Who's the likeliest unlikely hero to follow in ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Rene Bourque footsteps this 2026 postseason?
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Apr 18, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:50 PM
After days of waiting, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they begin their quest for another deep playoff run in their eighth straight postseason under…
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Apr 17, 18:00
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The Hockey Writers Friday, April 17, 2026 5:45 PM
At the time, the Toronto Maple Leafs signing Calle Järnkrok was a depth boost for a team looking for more offence from the bottom half of their lineup. His quick…
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Apr 17, 02:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:10 PM
On Thursday, April 16, the New Jersey Devils announced they have hired Sunny Mehta as their next general manager (GM). Mehta’s NHL management career kicked off in New Jersey, where…
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Apr 16, 14:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:47 PM
It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: What if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job…
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Apr 16, 00:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:50 PM
With all the injuries plaguing the Edmonton Oilers in the second half of the regular season, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Bakersfield Condors have been getting a lot of…
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Apr 15, 12:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:45 AM
At long last, the Philadelphia Flyers are returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Welcoming them back to the dance will be the Pittsburgh Penguins, their longtime cross-state rivals. Home-ice advantage…
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Apr 14, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:25 PM
“I don’t plan on playing just seven more games.” Playing in his 20th and final season in the NHL, that was the blatant remark from Los Angeles Kings captain Anze…
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Apr 14, 08:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:19 AM
The Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated from 2026 playoff contention. The Los Angeles Kings defeating the Seattle Kraken 5-3 Monday night gave the Kings 89 points and rendered the final…
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Apr 13, 18:00
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The Hockey Writers Monday, April 13, 2026 5:10 PM
With a 97-point total and a clinched postseason berth, the Ottawa Senators have secured their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, signaling the end of the transition period…
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Apr 13, 04:00
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The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 12, 2026 11:22 PM
Despite the underperformance this season, the New Jersey Devils took the ice on Sunday evening with a little extra meaning — not only was it their final home game of…
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Apr 12, 16:00
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The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 12, 2026 3:55 PM
Given the Vancouver Canucks season, how do fans even make sense of a 4–3 win over San Jose? It was one of those games that looked like chaos in real…
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Apr 11, 14:00
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The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:45 PM
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as…
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Apr 11, 00:00
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The Hockey Writers Friday, April 10, 2026 7:04 PM
The New Jersey Devils announced earlier today that star center Jack Hughes has been selected as the team’s nominee for the prestigious King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award that recognizes…
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Apr 10, 12:00
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The Hockey Writers Friday, April 10, 2026 11:35 AM
Harrison Boettiger 2025-26 Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)Date of Birth: Dec. 11, 2007Place of Birth: Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USAHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 194 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…
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Apr 10, 00:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 9, 2026 10:21 PM
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield became the first Habs player since 1990 to score 50 goals in a season on Thursday.
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Apr 09, 10:00
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The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:55 AM
The Edmonton Oilers have been active on the free agent market, as NCAA players look to decide where they sign if they want to make the jump to the professional…
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Apr 08, 22:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30 PM
On Wednesday, April 8, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is given out annually to the player who best…
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Apr 08, 10:00
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:55 AM
As the Toronto Maple Leafs look to change things around after a disastrous 2025-26 campaign, a few questions are lingering around the team as they hope to fight their way…
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Apr 07, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:45 PM
Yesterday, the New Jersey Devils announced that general manager (GM) Tom Fitzgerald would be departing the organization after more than six years of being in the position. At today’s morning…
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Apr 06, 20:00
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The Hockey Writers Monday, April 6, 2026 5:35 PM
Here is a breakdown of the key storylines surrounding the Anaheim Ducks and their upcoming schedule for the week of April 6-13, 2026. The Neck-and-Neck Pacific Division Race The Ducks…
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Apr 05, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 5:39 PM The Minnesota Wild finished their quick two-game road back-to-back on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5, against the Detroit Red Wings. Both teams they faced on this road trip were battling each… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:20 PM Only a few players have entered major junior with exceptional status: John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, and Joseph "Joe" Veleno. The list illustrates how unpredictable hockey careers… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:07 PM The Montreal Canadiens officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, with the Detroit Red Wings losing. |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:00 PM The news officially dropped at around 3 PM EST on Saturday, April 4. When the New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings that afternoon, it was the clinching scenario… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:47 PM This article was originally written in Jan. 2015. If you followed the 2015 NFL Playoffs, you know the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers moved on to the Divisional Round. A… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:42 PM Goaltending: hockey's most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:36 PM The franchise was known as the Minnesota North Stars from 1967-1992 before they moved to Dallas. There are ten distinct uniforms that they had along the way from Minnesota to… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:25 PM After losing 6-2 to the St. Louis Blues on Friday (April 3), the Anaheim Ducks are now deadlocked with the Edmonton Oilers atop the Pacific Division standings. With less than… |
Apr 05, 04:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:16 PM When the New Jersey Devils came out for warmups, they were treated to a playoff-type atmosphere. If you're confused as to why, it was the noise of Montreal Canadiens fans,… |
Apr 04, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:13 PM The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the "Frozen Frenzy" with multiple staggered start… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:08 PM After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:03 PM Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:55 PM The trade that brought Nick Suzuki to the Montreal Canadiens did not register as a defining moment at the time. It was part of a broader sequence of moves by… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:45 PM In today's NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Vancouver Canucks, who have clinched the best odds at first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, but it doesn't… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:35 PM 2025–26 Team: U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP)Date of Birth: Sept. 8, 2008Place of Birth: Moorhead, MN, USAHeight: 6-feet, Weight: 172 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:52 AM Yesterday in Hockey History: April 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 5 This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Many legendary… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:40 AM The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in that familiar late-season fog—somewhere between chasing something meaningful and trying to understand what, exactly, they are. There are stretches where the team looks quick,… |
Apr 04, 02:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 6:45 PM Apparently, just because the Toronto Maple Leafs are sans an active general manager doesn't mean business has stopped. Nor have trade discussions. According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the organization will… |
Apr 03, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:55 PM Ryan Roobreck 2025-26 Team: Niagara IceDogs (OHL)Date of Birth: Sept. 25, 2007Place of Birth: London, OntarioHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 216 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Ryan Roobreck's… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:30 PM Last night's scoreboard read 5–2 for the Minnesota Wild, but the game was more than numbers: it was a snapshot of where the Vancouver Canucks are as a team, how… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:20 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into SAP Center on Thursday night and ran into a team that knows exactly who they are. The San Jose Sharks are young, fast, and… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 12:50 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially out of the playoff mix, which will shift the conversation directly to roster, coaching, and management changes. What's the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 12:05 PM Regional French-language coverage is now secure after Bell Media and RDS agreed to a long-term extension with the Montreal Canadiens through 2037-38. That agreement stabilizes one part of the picture,… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:45 AM Considering everything the Los Angeles Kings have shown us this season, climbing back from a three-goal deficit in a game where they let things get out of control almost immediately… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:35 AM Night after night, Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler are giving the Montreal Canadiens organization something it hasn't had in quite some time, an internal battle between the pipes. And for… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:25 AM The Edmonton Oilers extended their season-long win streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place on Thursday (April 2). Adam Henrique, Vasily Podkolzin… |
Apr 03, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:37 PM The New Jersey Devils headed into their building on Thursday night with a chance to get back on track after a rough showing at Madison Square Garden just two nights… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:02 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets had a chance to jump into third place in the Metropolitan Division with a win Thursday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. They couldn't get anything going… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:50 PM Anton Frondell was selected third overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and signed his entry-level contract (ELC) right after. When he was drafted, Frondell was advertised as the next… |
Apr 02, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 1, the New York Sirens hosted the Minnesota Frost for the two teams' fourth matchup of the 2025-26 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. Heading into this… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:50 AM On Wednesday, April 1, the Minnesota Frost took on the New York Sirens for the fourth time in the 2025-26 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. Heading into this game,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:40 AM The Vancouver Goldeneyes continued a big road trip on Wednesday night (April 1) when they faced off with the Montreal Victoire at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. This was a… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:30 AM The New York Rangers have had a frustrating season, as has their captain, J.T. Miller, who has dealt with slumps and injuries in his first full season back with New… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:20 AM They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but for the Seattle Kraken, it was a ferocious battle the entire time. The Kraken played 14… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:05 AM Coming off a dominant 9-2 win over the lowly Calgary Flames, the Avalanche seemed to be finding a groove again as the playoffs approach. With the lineup finally getting healthy,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:55 AM With the Montreal Canadiens battling in one of the tightest playoff races in the NHL, opportunities are rare and often short-lived. But thanks to an untimely injury on the blue… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:45 AM Hovering around .500 midway through the month, it seemed like March wasn't going to be a great month for the Tucson Roadrunners. Falling further and further out of the playoffs… |
Apr 01, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9:05 PM The Chicago Blackhawks returned home from a four-game road trip that didn't go their way, as they went 1-3. But their game against the Winnipeg Jets on March 31 brought… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:40 PM When you think of the greatest NHL players of all time, a few names come to mind. Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and, of course, Alex Ovechkin. Since his… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:40 PM To put it lightly, the 2022-23 offseason was a period of transition for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2006,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:10 PM The St. Louis Blues enter the final month of the regular season with a pulse in the playoff race. While the odds may be against them to make the postseason,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:00 PM Noel Pakarinen 2025-26 Team: Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) / Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga) Date of Birth: July 9, 2008 Place of Birth: Palo Alto, CA, USA Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots:… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:48 PM * originally published in Jan. 2018 Scott Stevens can be considered one of the last of a breed of NHLer that wreaked havoc on other players. During a time when… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:43 PM Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They've had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:37 PM As players selected at the 2011 NHL Draft reach their 13th anniversary in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 selections of the draft.… |
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