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Yzerman says Red Wings need ‘better players’ after missing playoffs with late-season collapse

General manager Steve Yzerman was blunt in his assessment of what the Detroit Red Wings need to take a step forward as he addressed the media on Thursday.

Hutson, Canadiens take over ‘next station’ announcements in Montreal metro

About a year after coming under fire for removing the words “Go! Canadiens Go!” from the electronic signs on city buses over concerns about Quebec’s language legislation, the Montreal transit agency is trying something new to show its love for the Habs.

Sabres’ Dahlin and Bills’ Allen arrived in Buffalo in 2018, both are now sharing in success

Rasmus Dahlin and Josh Allen arrived in Buffalo mere months apart in 2018 as foundational pieces for two franchises looking ahead to more prosperous futures.

Senators not giving up down 3-0: ‘We’ve never quit all season’

Only four NHL teams have ever battled back to win a series after losing the first three contests. And if the Senators have any shot at extending this series, their power play will need a major reset.

Bettman speaks on changing Sens’ Dadonov punishment, arena progress in Ottawa

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman provided context Thursday on why the league modified the sanction imposed on the Ottawa Senators for their role in connection with Evgenii Dadonov’s trade to Vegas in 2021 and the Golden Knights’ subsequent invalidated deal with the Anaheim Ducks in 2022.

Avalanche hold off Kings to take 3-0 series lead

Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Stankoven shines again as Hurricanes take commanding series lead over Senators

Logan Stankoven put up a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 to take a commanding 3-0 first-round series lead on Thursday night.es take commanding series lead over Senators

Sens fume over Hall’s hit on Sanderson: ‘Don’t understand how there’s not a five minute major called’

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson left Thursday’s Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes with an apparent injury and didn’t return.

Hurricanes, Senators trade goals in second period of Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes are clinging to a 2-1 lead after two periods over the Ottawa Senators as they look to claim 3-0 series lead in Game 3.

Stankoven has Hurricanes on top over Senators after first period in Game 3

‘Did we look intimidated?’ Canadiens brush off Bolts’ bully approach

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said that his team is OK playing the role of the villain. The Montreal Canadiens are not taking the bait.

Sabres’ Norris day-to-day, will miss Game 3 vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres will be missing a key piece in a critical Game 3 against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, as the team announced Josh Norris would not be available and is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

Oilers’ Knoblauch not concerned about McDavid’s status going forward against Ducks

Despite missing a portion of Game 2, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is not concerned about the availability or effectiveness of captain Connor McDavid going forward in their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Kleven set to return on defence for Senators in Game 3 against Hurricanes

The Senators are getting a key blue-line reinforcement. Bruising defenceman Tyler Kleven will suit up Thursday with Ottawa down 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams’ first-round playoff series.

Ice Chips: Anderson, Matheson absent from Canadiens practice

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

Pens’ Muse fumes over offsetting call on Crosby: ‘Sid doesn’t embellish’

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse blasted the decision by referees to give star centre Sidney Crosby a penalty for embellishment Wednesday, offsetting Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway’s minor for high-sticking.

Boldy returns from quiet room to post brilliant assist in two-OT loss

Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas after face-planting on the ice following a hit to the head from Stars captain Jamie Benn.

Flyers move to brink of sweep of Penguins as Vladar shakes off injury in net

Buoyed by cheers of “Vladdy! Vladdy!” Dan Vladar shook off his injury Wednesday night much in the same way Vladar has turned away the Penguins with relative ease through the first three game of this Eastern Conference series.

Gauthier, Ducks keeping up with experienced Oilers: ‘We have the confidence’

The Anaheim Ducks are proving they have the ability to trade punches with the Edmonton Oilers — and land the decisive blow.

McDavid labouring to start NHL playoffs: ‘He’s putting a lot of pressure on himself’

Connor McDavid, the league’s regular-season points leader, was held off the scoresheet a second straight game Wednesday at Rogers Place. He had four shots and went minus-2 in a 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.