Roobroeck Scores Twice as Wolf Pack Beat Checkers 5-2
A pair of goals from Dylan Roobroeck helped lead the Wolf Pack to two more points in a tightening Atlantic Division playoff race.
Best NHL Posts
The 20 most-read NHL blog posts · Mar 16–22, 2026
3 Defensemen Named Offseason Targets for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs ’ offseason is already starting to take shape, and the latest chatter from Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, on the Real Kyper and Bourne podcast, has the team overhauling their blue line. After ranking 24th in defenseman scoring this season, Toronto is once again staring at the same issue that’s lingered for years: a lack of elite puck movement and offensive creation from the back end. Maple Leafs eye Adam Fox as blockbuster solution If there’s one name t...
Preview: Fans could see Crosby vs. MacKinnon tonight at Ball Arena
The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins this evening for a late-night, nationally televised contest at Ball Arena in downtown Denver. It hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, but Sidney Crosby was a full participant at this morning’s skate and could return to the lineup after missing time with an injury suffered during […]
What Aaron Glenn likes in a draft prospect
Aaron Glenn’s principles for players he likes are about as simple as it gets. Just like we always knew that Joe Douglas would target elite athletes early and then culture-building senior captains on Day 3, we know what Glenn wants. Glenn loves young athletes with prototypical to elite size, who play physical. This isn’t just […]
Top EPL Blank Gameweek 31 FPL Player Picks
Navigating Blank Gameweek 31 is one of the most significant tactical hurdles of the 2025/2026 Fantasy Premier League season. With heavy hitters from Arsenal, Manchester City, Crystal Palace, and Wolves all without a fixture, managers must pivot to reliable assets who are actually taking the pitch. This week is all about maximizing your “Expected Minutes” […]
Thursday Habs Headlines: Nick Suzuki sets captaincy milestone
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Nick Suzuki became the first Canadiens captain with multiple 80-point seasons in the win over the Boston Bruins. [ Journal de Montreal ] Not to be outdone, Cole Caufield became first Hab in 32 years to reach the 40-goal mark. [ Montreal Gazette ] “You go on the road, and it just doesn’t feel the same,” a feeling that reflects how the Bell Centre energizes Caufield. [ Montreal Gazette ] Trying for 50 goals could be a bit of a challenge for...
Flyers @ Ducks: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread
It’s here. The Philadelphia Flyers are in Anaheim facing the Ducks and it’s yet another reunion of sorts. The headline will of course be Cutter Gauthier as we wonder just how fans will react to him facing the team he rejected, but Trevor Zegras is back in Southern California for the first time since his trade to the Flyers. Puck drop: 10:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading The Flyers are going to be making some changes this summer and the...
Bantering Points: 3/18/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Bliss Out: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT)
A late Chicago goal forced overtime on Tuesday night at the United Center before Minnesota scored during the extra session for its third 4-3 OT win over the Blackhawks this season. An old friend opened the scoring, with Ryan Hartman finding a soft spot in the low slot for this relatively easy goal that made it a 1-0 Wild game about six minutes into the first period: Ryan Hartman opens the scoring. pic.twitter.com/TTv60bDr7N — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 17, 2026 About 90 ...
Craig Berube Says Maple Leafs Talk About Woeful Response to Matthews Hit ‘Almost Daily’
The talk around the Toronto Maple Leafs over the 'Matthews/Gudas incident' hasn't died down yet. Specifically, it was the glaring lack of response by the Leafs when their captain and best player, Auston Matthews, was taken out with a vicious knee-on-knee hit by "The Butcher" (as Radko Gudas is known around the league). Craig Berube says he's revisited the #leafs lack of response to the Auston Matthews hit almost daily with his team since it happened last Thursday: "Sometimes it's a wake ...
Leon Draisaitl leaves game, Matt Savoie rewarded, and the Oilers give Connor Ingram the keys
After a disappointing wrap to Friday’s game against St. Louis to finish the road trip, the Edmonton Oilers were back on home ice for their third meeting of the season against the Nashville Predators. And much like the game on Friday, the Oilers built themselves a two-goal lead heading into the third period. Only this…
How JJ Redick made a small but important change for Luka Dončić
Lakers head coach JJ Redick promised changes in the rotation before LA played Sacramento and he delivered. With the Lakers down a ball handler due to Austin Reaves’ calf injury, Redick relied more on Nick Smith Jr. and adjusted Luka Dončić‘s minutes. Typically, Luka plays the entire opening quarter, but in the Lakers’ win against […]
De’Aaron Fox hasn’t been the Clutch Killer this year, but it hasn’t mattered
De’Aaron Fox was acquired by the Spurs last season near the trade deadline for three first-round picks, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a handful of second-rounders. Overall, it was a considerably inexpensive deal for the acquisition, provided that Fox could be what he was in Sacramento, where he was averaging 25 points and 6.1 assists. […]
Join Trail Blazers-Kings Discussion Here!
The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings will face each other at Portland’s Moda Center tonight at 7:00 PM, Pacific. The Blazers are fresh off of an inspirational win against the Golden State Warriors, a rarity in recent weeks. The Kings are in an even worse predicament, carrying a 6-20 record this season amid a […]
6th Avenue Heartache: Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 1
The Chicago Blackhawks fell 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center on Friday, a loss that also saw Colorado become the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff berth this season. The Avalanche opened the scoring 13:19 into the first. Martin Necas received a backhand pass from Nathan MacKinnon in the circle and snapped a shot that bounced off Arvid Soderblom and into the back of the net, putting the Avalanche up 1-0. What a play from Nichushkin to find Necas 😮💨 pic.twitt...
Penn State Women’s Hockey Frozen Four Preview: Wisconsin
Penn State advanced to its first ever Frozen Four with a 3-0 win over UConn last Saturday. The Nittany Lions will look to advance to the national championship game when they take on defending champion Wisconsin in the Frozen Four tonight. The Badgers lead the all-time series 3-1, but the series is tied 1-1 at […]
Game #69: New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Open Thread
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Blackhawks at Wild: Game Discussion
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Maple Leafs News: Auston Matthews Undergoes Surgery; What's Next?
So Radko Gudas is only missing five games. Now we've learned that not only was Auston Matthews knocked out of the final 16 games of the season, but he has now gone under the knife to repair the torn MCL that was the result of that knee-on-knee hit courtesy of "The Butcher." Auston Matthews underwent MCL surgery today in New York, per the #leafs . His recovery time is expected to be 12 weeks. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 19, 2026 The Leafs' statement called the surgery success...