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The 20 most-read NHL blog posts · Mar 23–29, 2026

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Remember When … John Scott accidentally became a fan favourite

The Montreal Canadiens have never been accused of being a boring franchise. This series is a look back at the moments that made you throw your hands up, lose your mind, ugly cry, hold your breath, scratch your head, and cheer so loudly you scared the dog … sometimes all at once. If you were there the first time around, you know. If you weren’t, hop in the DeLorean cause we’re going back in time. Every now and then, hockey throws you a storyline so delightfully absurd it’s hard to forget —...

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Eyes On The Prize · Mar 23 · 10 reads that week

Lightning battle back only to fall in overtime to Flames, 4-3

The Tampa Bay Lightning started their four-game road trip four points behind the Buffalo Sabres and a two-point lead on the Montreal Canadiens. Despite picking up seven out of eight points they are still four points behind the Sabres, but they did manage to stretch their lead over third-place Montreal to five points. They almost made it a perfect eight points on the road trip, but Ryan Strome’s shot in overtime trickled through Jonas Johansson to give the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win. Johanss...

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Raw Charge · Mar 23 · 10 reads that week

Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart: Flyers 5, Blackhawks 1

In a sloppy, turnover-filled mess from start to finish, the Chicago Blackhawks fell 5-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday. The Flyers opened the scoring just 48 seconds into the game. Spencer Knight tried to play the puck to Artyom Levshunov, but Christian Dvorak hustled to intercept the pass and fed Alex Bump in front for an easy tap-in, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Knight misplays it and the Flyers capitalize to open the scoring: pic.twitter.com/iiLIP7m9nm — BHF (@Blackhaw...

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Second City Hockey · Mar 27 · 9 reads that week

Lightning down Oilers, 5-2, behind Kucherov’s big night

In a game between the NHL’s two top scorers, it was Nikita Kucherov emerging on top as he outdueled Connor McDavid in the Lightning’s 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Kucherov scored twice, including his first career short-handed goal, and added two assists while McDavid had Edmonton’s first goal of the game. With the four points, Kucherov moved ahead of McDavid in the scoring race. Anthony Cirelli, who missed most of the second half of the game following a second-period fight with Vasil...

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Raw Charge · Mar 22 · 9 reads that week

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s comment that the Senators’ first goal deflated the team: “I don’t understand this ‘deflated’ stuff, to be honest with you… It’s a cop out”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 29-29-13. On the difference in the game: The first period was good. We took a dumb penalty, in my opinion, and they scored. It was an unnecessary penalty. In the second period, they took […] The post Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s comment that the Senators’ first goal deflated the team: “I don’t understand this ‘deflated’ stuff, to be honest with you… It’s a cop out” ap...

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Maple Leafs Hotstove · Mar 22 · 9 reads that week

Connor McDavid Calls Out Pacific Division—'It's a Pillow Fight'

Connor McDavid's frustration, after the Edmonton Oilers were outclassed by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, was clearly evident. He insinuated that their second-place standing in the weak Pacific Division is nothing to be proud of.  "It's a bit of a pillow fight right now." Connor McDavid shares his honest thoughts on the Pacific Division race pic.twitter.com/ZtnbGI4pEH — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 22, 2026 “We are fortunate to play in this division. A lot of teams are fortuna...

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NHL Trade Rumors · Mar 22 · 8 reads that week

Takeaways: Flyers bounce back and dominate the Blackhawks in 5-1 victory

After a disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Flyers bounced back in dominant fashion, controlling play against the Chicago Blackhawks en route to a convincing 5-1 victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Basics First period: 0:48 – Alex Bump (Christian Dvorak), 2:33 – Sean Couturier (Luke Glendening) Second period: 5:14 – Denver Barkey (Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett), 11:11 – Connor Bedard (Anton Frontell, Louis Crevier), 12:41 –...

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Broad Street Hockey · Mar 27 · 7 reads that week

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #71 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

The Senators are rested, and the Maple Leafs are tired, but can Toronto put on a competitive showing for their home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre? (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the challenge against the Senators:  It’s always a tough game against them. We are going to have to […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #71 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

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Maple Leafs Hotstove · Mar 21 · 7 reads that week

Recap: Colorado can win in Winnipeg after all

The Avs have officially gone perfect on this four-game road trip that they embarked on just under a week ago, with a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Turns out, Colorado can, in fact, score and win in Winnipeg during the regular season. Let’s take a look at the action from tonight! First Period After […]

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Mile High Hockey · Mar 27 · 6 reads that week

Rams set meeting with quarterback draft prospect

The Rams have set a meeting with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, according to the prospect himself. In an interview with The Insiders podcast, Nussmeier said that the Rams are flying “into town” to meet with him before the draft, in addition to the New York Jets doing the same. Once in consideration for the number […]

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Turf Show Times · Mar 26 · 6 reads that week

Scouting Jets defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick

Over the next few months, we’ll be breaking down all of the players added by the Jets during free agency and in the legal tampering window. We continue today with defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. The 29-year old Fitzpatrick is listed at 6’1” and 202 pounds and was the 11th overall pick out of Alabama in […]

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Gang Green Nation · Mar 25 · 6 reads that week

Bottom Six Minutes: Jakub Dobeš stars in pivotal Habs win

Needing a win to keep pace in the Atlantic playoff race, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the top team in the entire conference on Tuesday in the form of the Carolina Hurricanes. After a horrific start saw them down two goals in the first period, they went on to score five unanswered goals, securing two points that didn’t seem within the realm of possibility in the early goings. At the centre of their comeback win was Jakub Dobeš, who stonewalled the Hurricanes after their two early goals. ...

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Eyes On The Prize · Mar 25 · 6 reads that week

Montreal Victoire sign D Nadia Mattivi, place Marie-Philip Poulin on LTIR

The Montreal Victoire made a series of roster moves on Tuesday morning ahead of their game against the Minnesota Frost on Wednesday. The team signed defender Nadia Mattivi to a standard contract and placed captain Marie-Philip Poulin on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Poulin’s placement was retroactive to March 15, and the earliest she would be available to return is April 5. The team is 2-0-1 in three games without her this season. Mattivi, 25, is coming off of a...

Eyes On The Prize · Mar 24 · 6 reads that week

LaLiga Giant Join Race for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali Transfer: Report

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali’s name is getting into the rumor mill daily these days. Now, we have learned there is fresh interest in the Italy international ahead of the summer window, with LaLiga behemoths Real Madrid reportedly entering the picture alongside Premier League contenders Arsenal and Manchester City. “Real Madrid have joined Arsenal in […]

Coming Home Newcastle · Mar 22 · 6 reads that week

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