The field is set for the Stanley Cup playoffs but the Senators still wait to find out their first-round opponent, which will be either the Sabres or the Hurricanes. Brady Tkachuk's health was the main concern for Ottawa but the Sens captain was back at practice on Tuesday looking like his normal self. TSN's Claire Hanna has more.
Ahead of Montreal's regular season finale against the Flyers, TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins Bryan Mudryk to discuss Nick Suzuki's stellar season and how the Habs stack up with the Lightning heading into the first round of the playoffs.
A first-round NHL playoff matchup between the Canadiens and the Lightning is officially set after the Sabres clinched first place in the Atlantic Division on Monday. Home-ice advantage, however, remains undecided with one regular-season game left for both teams. SportsCentre checks out the key storylines ahead of the Habs' game against the Flyers tonight.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders on the work ahead for Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza, if the worlds could be an option for Sasha Barkov, the CHL hoping for more recruiting flexibility, the Leafs’ exit interviews, and the Stars’ injuries.
Zayne Parekh picked up an assist and played an NHL career-high 23:49 in a win over the Mammoth on Sunday. Parekh, the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, feels like he's taken big strides since the trade deadline and discusses why growing pains can be good for him moving forward.
Nazem Kadri spoke with the media about his time spent with the Flames the last few seasons before being traded to the Avalanche at this year's deadline, and what he expects from the team and fans tonight as he visits Calgary for the first time since the trade. Kadri won't be on the ice as he nurses a hand injury ahead of the playoffs.
The Flames have used their final callup of the season, bringing Rory Kerins up from the AHL's Wranglers. The 24-year-old forward has four assists in six NHL games and is looking to show what he can do in Calgary's final two games. Head coach Ryan Huska shares what he'd like to see from Kerins tonight against the Avalanche.
Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk spoke with TSN's Farhan Lalji about the team's desire to win for the fans on "fan appreciation" night after struggling at home all season, and his increase in offensive production late in the season.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Gino Reda to discuss the chances of tonight being Alex Ovechkin's final NHL game and if he could see him returning to play for a contender next year. CJ also discusses who will handle the Leafs' upcoming exit meeting, if Auston Matthews will stay through a retool, and more.
A loss tonight to the Flyers means the Canadiens would hand home-ice advantage to the Lightning for their first round playoff series. Martin St. Louis says they'll start worry about Tampa Bay after their final regular season game.
TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron discusses how dangerous the Senators could be in the playoffs, as the team continues to look more-and-more like a sleeping giant.
The Senators discuss the relief of finally clinching a playoff spot after basically playing 'playoff hockey' since January. They discuss the experience they've gained from last year and why this year feels different.
Brady Tkachuk walks through the incident that forced him to leave their last game against the Islanders but says he feels great and is ready for what's ahead.
Jake Sanderson says they'll have to go through everyone if they want to win the ultimate prize so they aren't too worried, as they await to find out who their first round opponent will be.
John Tavares was asked about some fans wanting the team to lose down the stretch to improve their draft position. "There should be an extreme amount of pride to play in this league, to play this game and to wear the crest that we’re wearing," the centre said. "I try to approach each game the same." Tavares is the only player to suit up in every game for the Leafs this season.
Jacob Quillan scored his first NHL goal in his 23rd career game on Monday. "It was pretty cool," he said with a smile. "I kind of blacked out a little bit." The 24-year-old centre is determined to use what he learned down the stretch this season to help him crack the Leafs lineup next year.
The Leafs dropped a sixth straight game on Monday, but still got cheered off the ice following the final home game of a disappointing season. "Walking out throughout the past few games so many people have been super positive," said winger William Nylander. "That’s what we’re going to need to come back better and united for next season."
The Leafs paid tribute to retiring play-by-play voice Joe Bowen during Monday's home finale. "What a career," said Max Domi. "One of the first people that comes to mind when you think of the Leafs. It’s unfortunate that this is the year he had to go out on." Bowen's final call will air Wednesday on TSN 1050 from Ottawa.
Jets head coach Scott Arniel and Mark Scheifele discuss their disappointment in falling short of making the playoffs, and Arniel assesses what went wrong over the final two games.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Adrian Kempe netted the winner and the Kings survived a third period surge by the Kraken to lock up the last playoff spot up for grabs in the West. Los Angeles won five games in a row to take the final wild card spot, and eliminate the Predators, Sharks and Jets from playoff contention.
Macklin Celebrini scored twice and Igor Chernyshov had a goal and an assist to lead the Sharks to a win over the Predators. San Jose won for the first time in 16 games against Nashville dating to Dec. 10, 2019, before both teams were eliminated from playoff contention when the Kings beat the Kraken later Monday night.
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