Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Canadiens edged the Lightning on Wednesday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round. Brendan Gallagher netted his first goal in his first game of the series and Kirby Dach also scored for the Habs. MTL leads series 3-2.
With his top line struggling to generate offence so far in the series, could Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis break up that top unit to try and get things going? After a 22-goal regular season, Oliver Kapanen has no points through four postseason games so far. Could Kapnanen be removed from the lineup for Game 5 tonight? TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun weighs in.
The TSN Hockey panel sets up a pivotal Game 5 between the Canadiens and Lightning tonight, and Frankie Corrado explains why it will be hard for the Habs to win the series unless their top line gets going.
Brendan Gallagher is expected to play for the first time this postseason after being a healthy scratch and Brandon Hagel's six goals are tied for the most ever by a Lightning player in a series.
With the Senators out of playoff contention, the chatter in Ottawa has been focused on Brady Tkachuk and his future with the Senators. The team captain spoke to the media on Wednesday to dismiss the rumours and say the speculation has been distracting and frustrating. TSN's Claire Hanna has more.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch explains why decided to put Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen with Connor McDavid on the top line in Game 5, and how Draisaitl's production the series has helped take the pressure off McDavid, who continues to battle an ankle injury.
Veteran forward Brendan Gallagher has been a healthy scratch for the first four games of the series for the Canadiens and head coach Martin St. Louis did not confirm whether or not the 33-year old winger would enter the line up for Game 5 but says if he does he will give you everything he has. Zack Bolduc explains the importance of Gallagher on and off the ice to help give his team that extra bit of motivation and guidance.
Brady Tkachuk failed to record a point in four consecutive losses to the Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs and the Senators captain spoke about the heartbreaking end to the season, not living up to his own expectations, his takeaways from the series and more.
The Senators had to deal with some off-ice distractions this season with captain Brady Tkachuk dealing with more than others. Tkachuk spoke about juggling his podcast, the social media aspect that is attached to that platform, the tough turnaround from the Olympics and more.
Brady Tkachuk spoke about the speculation regarding his future in Ottawa and shared the frustration he has felt being questioned about his commitment to the team. Tkachuk called all the outside noise a distraction and offered one final message to the fans for their support all season.
TSN Hockey analyst Jamie McLennan shares his two keys for the Canadiens that he believes they will need to beat the Lightning in two of three of remaining possible games in the series.
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, Connor McDavid assisted on both goals, and Connor Ingram made 29 saves as the Oilers staved off elimination, using an early onslaught to beat the Ducks in Game 5. ANA leads series 3-2.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Ryan Rishaug to discuss the impressive performances from Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard with the Oilers' season on the line, the decision to reunite McDavid and Draisaitl, and how the gutsy decision to go back to Connor Ingram in net paid off for Edmonton.
Set up by Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak scored spectacular goal on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Bruins avoided elimination with a win in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. BUF leads series 3-2.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period, after having one taken away late in the first, and the Wild beat the Stars for a crucial Game 5 win in their first-round series. MIN leads series 3-2.
David Pastrnak's spectacular goal in overtime in Game 5 to keep the Bruins' season alive earned him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins SportsCentre to share what changed for the Bruins in Game 5 after suffering back-to-back losses at home, and which team has the edge heading into a big Game 6 in Buffalo.
The three finalists for the National Hockey League’s Ted Lindsay Award for the 2025-26 season are Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid, the league announced on Tuesday. The award is presented annually to “The Most Outstanding Player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.
The health of Oilers' captain Connor McDavid, Connor Ingram getting the nod in Game 5 and potential fatigue from the league's busiest schedule headlines all the best storylines from the Oilers' do-or-die Game 5 against the Ducks.
The Oilers are still searching for their best game as they face elimination. The players acknowledge the urgency needs to be there from puck drop but insist there is no panic in the room with little room for error against the Ducks.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch explained his reasoning for giving Connor Ingram the start in Game 5 for the Oilers with their season on the line.
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