What each Canadian team needs to do to win its first round series
The TSN Hockey panel breaks down what it will take for the Canadiens, Senators and Oilers to win their first round matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Allvin relieved of duties as Canucks general manager
The Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin after finishing the season last in the NHL with 14 fewer points than the 31st-place Chicago Blackhawks. The Canucks posted a dismal 25-49-8 record this year, missing the playoffs for the second straight season after finishing first in the Pacific Division in 2023-24. TSN's Farhan Lalji weighs in on where the Canucks could go from here in terms of finding a replacement.
14 Winters of Buffalo: How the Sabres snapped the NHL's longest playoff drought
Back in December, the Sabres appeared to be trending toward another last-place finish, but a road trip to Western Canada that month catalyzed their resurgence, which culminated in their first division title since 2010. ESPN's Emily Kaplan has more on Buffalo breaking a 14-year playoff drought, the longest the NHL has ever seen.
Dreger with details on Sundin's potential job with Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs are meeting with team legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin on Friday about a potential role in their new management structure. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins James Duthie to discuss if it's a legitimate possibility that Toronto could hire Sundin and what his position could entail.
Matt Savoie powers Oilers early with first-period hat trick
Matt Savoie starts strong, scoring three times in the first period for Edmonton.
Celebrini scores to become Sharks’ single-season points leader
Macklin Celebrini becomes the Sharks' single-season points leader with his 115th point.
Robert Thomas ices Blues' win, completes hat trick on empty-netter
Robert Thomas ices the Blues' win and completes a hat trick with an empty-net goal.
NHL: Ducks 5, Predators 4
Mikael Granlund had three assists, including on Troy Terry's go ahead goal late in the third period to give the Ducks the win. Anaheim finished third in the Pacific Division, and will travel to Edmonton to start the playoffs.
NHL: Kings 1, Flames 3
Zayne Parekh's goal in the second period ended up being the difference as the Flames beat the Kings in their regular season finale. Arsenii Sergeev made 27 saves in his first NHL start. Los Angeles will travel to Colorado to start the playoffs.
NHL: Sharks 6, Jets 1
Macklin Celebrini scored his 45th goal of the season, and added two assists to pass Joe Thornton for most points in a single season in Sharks history with 115. Both Winnipeg and San Jose have been eliminated from post-season contention.
NHL: Canucks 1, Oilers 6
Matt Savoie scored three goals in the first period for the first hat trick of his career, while Connor McDavid picked up four assists as the Oilers routed the Canucks to book a date at home with the Ducks to open the playoffs. McDavid finished the season with 134 points to lead the NHL.
More likely to happen: Oilers get back to Cup Final, or get knocked out in first two rounds?
The Oilers will face a Ducks team back in the postseason for the first time in eight years in the opening round of the playoffs. What’s more likely to happen, Edmonton gets back to the Cup Final, or they get knocked out in the first two rounds?
NHL: Blues 5, Mammoth 3
Logan Mailloux scored the go-ahead goal with 2:57 left to play and Robert Thomas had a hat trick as the Blues beat the Mammoth in the regular-season finale for both teams. Clayton Keller assisted on two Utah goals to become the third NHL player this season with at least one assist in 10 straight games.
Sunny Mehta named Devils general manager
The Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their sixth general manager in team history. Mehta joins New Jersey after spending six seasons with the Panthers, the last three serving as assistant general manager and head of analytics.
Bowness agrees to extension two days after ripping into Blue Jackets
Just two days after ripping his team for their performance over the final stretch of the season, Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract extension to stay on as head coach of the Blue Jackets, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports.
Johnston: Matthews left open the possibility that he isn't back next season
With the Maple Leafs' season in the rearview mirror, Auston Matthews spoke to the media for the first time since his season-ending injury against the Ducks. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Mark Masters to wade through Matthews' comments, what they're hearing privately about Matthews' desire to stay in Toronto, and much more from locker cleanout day.
No glide to the finish as game No. 82 has plenty of meaning for Oilers
The Oilers' last game of the regular season will be very meaningful because if they manage to pick up at least a point against the Canucks tonight they'll avoid the Avalanche in the first round of the playoffs and can also have home ice advantage in Round 1. Ryan Rishaug has more.
Insider Trading: Matthews leaves door open on future in Toronto
TSN’s Hockey Insiders on Auston Matthews' end-of-season media availability, takeaways from Toronto’s locker cleanout day, if Matthew Schaefer, Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard could all go to the Worlds, the Jets’ off-season and the Kraken expected to be aggressive for help up front.
'Playing with a lot of pace': Canucks look to close out difficult season with a win vs. Oilers
The Vancouver Canucks will have a chance to close out their abysmal season with their fourth win in a row against a top team in the west as they face the Edmonton Oilers Thursday. Jake DeBrusk and Adam Foote discuss the importance of getting another win tonight to add to their building confidence as they head into the offseason.
Crosby explains why Penguins' rivalry with the Flyers is so special
Sidney Crosby joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to preview the Penguins' playoff matchup against the Flyers.
Habs look to build off their growth from the regular season in first round vs. Lightning
The Canadiens are not buying into the underdog mentality as they stare down the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, and as TSN's Kenzie Lalonde reports, Montreal is confident in their ability to contend in large part due to the work they put in throughout the regular season.
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