
Winnipeg Jets Playoff Hopes Alive After Gritty 3-2 Victory Over Blues
The Winnipeg Jets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, led by goals from Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, and Jonathan Toews.
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The Winnipeg Jets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, led by goals from Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, and Jonathan Toews.

Cole Caufield made history as the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990, leading the Habs to a 2-1 win over the Lightning.

Rookie Colten Ellis recorded 37 saves to earn his first career NHL shutout as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0, severely damaging Columbus's playoff hopes.

Dylan Larkin's hat trick and a career-high five-point night from Moritz Seider led the Detroit Red Wings to a vital 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Fabian Zetterlund scored twice as the Ottawa Senators dominated the Florida Panthers 5-1, moving the team closer to a guaranteed NHL playoff berth.

Rookie Colten Ellis stopped all 37 shots to earn his first career NHL shutout as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0, significantly damaging Columbus' playoff hopes.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially returned to the NHL postseason, ending a three-year drought with a dominant late-season run. Led by Sidney Crosby and the veteran core, the Penguins secured their spot after winning five of their last six games.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Utah due to an upper-body injury, leaving a major hole in the team's defense.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin led the way as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 to officially clinch a spot in the NHL playoffs.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has tied Brian Leetch's long-standing NHL record for the most goals by a rookie blueliner, netting his 23rd of the 2025-26 season.

Cole Caufield has made history as the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990, ending a 36-year drought for the franchise.

The Wisconsin Badgers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North Dakota to advance to the Frozen Four championship game for the first time since 2010.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield is sidelined with a lower-body injury and will miss the game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chatfield was having a career-best season with 15 assists.

Seattle Kraken co-owner Tod Leiweke addresses the team's disappointing season and looming playoff elimination, promising fans that ownership is committed to 'fixing it' this offseason.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon is expected to miss the start of the NHL playoffs due to a lower-body muscle strain. Coach Lindy Ruff confirmed the news on Thursday, shifting the focus to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed that forward Nazem Kadri will miss 'some games' due to a finger injury, leaving a void in the team's top-six lineup.

The Minnesota Wild have signed former UConn defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to a two-year entry-level contract, adding a physical and reliable presence to their defensive core.

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot returns to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, just 2.5 weeks after suffering a broken arm.

The New Jersey Devils have announced that defenseman Luke Hughes will be shut down for the remainder of the season to undergo an undisclosed medical procedure.
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