Skip to main content

Best NHL Posts

The 20 most-read NHL blog posts · Apr 13–19, 2026

RSS Feed

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

It’s the final home game of the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season and Joe Bowen’s illustrious broadcasting career (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). SN590 will broadcast Joe’s final call at the SBA tonight. Be sure to follow us on X for the game highlight clips featuring Joe’s calls. Game Day Quotes Forward Ryan Tverberg ahead […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars – Game #81 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Hotstove · Apr 13 · 9 reads that week

Bottom Six Minutes: Habs make more history on Long Island

The Montreal Canadiens rolled into Long Island on Sunday night with a chance to eliminate the New York Islanders from the playoff picture, and move into second place in the Atlantic all at once. An offensive explosion late in the second period helped them do exactly that, and depending on what happens with Buffalo and Tampa Bay from here out, they still have a chance to win their division outright. The Habs are left with just one remaining regular season tilt, which will go on Tuesday night ag...

Eyes On The Prize · Apr 13 · 9 reads that week

Monday Morning Bag Skate 4-13-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks hope individual improvement by every kid adds up to teamwide improvement next season ( Sun-Times ) For Steve Larmer, Blackhawks Hall of Fame induction is enough acknowledgment ( Sun-Times ) Nazar’s puck scare, Lafferty plays D, Soderblom’s season Blackhawks thoughts ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Blues 5, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) What does Andre Burakvsky’s future look like with ...

Blackhawks

Second City Hockey · Apr 13 · 8 reads that week

Watch: Alex Ovechkin Drops Huge Hint About His Future

Everyone in Washington, and around the hockey world, wants to know if Alex Ovechkin played his final NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Capitals' season finale Tuesday night. He was asked the question on Thursday morning. And his answer, while not the exact response we've all been hoping for, certainly dropped a strong hint: “I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game. I hope it’s not my last game, against Columbus.”—Alex Ovechkin in his final media availability of the 2025-26 season...

Capitals Blue Jackets

NHL Trade Rumors · Apr 16 · 7 reads that week

Getting to know the Flyers: Dan Vladar

It seemed like another bad July 1st contract when the Philadelphia Flyers gave 27-year old goalie Dan Vladar a $6.7 million contract for two years ($3.35m AAV). Vladar had completely pedestrian career stats of a 49-34-16 record with a 3.00 GAA, .895 save percentage and four shutouts in 105 regular-season games split between five games with […]

Flyers

PensBurgh · Apr 14 · 7 reads that week

Fangraphs Rangers prospect list up

Fangraphs has released their list of the top 38 prospects in the Texas Rangers’ farm system for 2026. The Rangers’ minor league system is not a strength right now, but the folks at Fangraphs do see some things to feel good about. In particular, they are more bullish than most, I think, on Yolfran Castillo, […]

Rangers

Lone Star Ball · Apr 13 · 7 reads that week

Preview: Oilers host Avs in bid for the Pacific Division

Fans in Edmonton will get one last regular-season glimpse at McDavid vs. MacKinnon tonight at Rogers Place before the NHL playoffs begin this weekend. Both clubs have secured playoff berths, but the Oilers are on the cusp of winning the pillow fight in the Pacific Division and will be desperate for a victory as they […]

Oilers

Mile High Hockey · Apr 13 · 7 reads that week

Caleb’s Close-Up, Part 4: Under Pressure

This is part four of a six-part series. Today, we’re going to look at how often Caleb was pressured in 2025, and who was most commonly to blame. The table below shows how frequently every position was blamed for giving up pressure on the QB. Williams’ stats are shown, with context provided by giving his […]

Panthers

Windy City Gridiron · Apr 13 · 7 reads that week

The week ahead: Here come the playoffs

Go back to the start of September when the Pittsburgh Penguins were just entering training camp, and imagine somebody telling you this week the Penguins would be playing their third consecutive meaningless game, preparing to sit everybody important for Game 82 so they can be ready for the playoffs. Then imagine the Penguins would be […]

Penguins

PensBurgh · Apr 13 · 7 reads that week

Sunday Habs Headlines: Michael Hage opts for another year in the NCAA

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Michael Hage has decided to return to Michigan for another season rather than sign his entry-level contract with the Canadiens this spring. [ Sportsnet ] Noah Dobson was being evaluated for an injury after blocking a shot with his hand. [ TVA Sports ] Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens’ 2025-26 MVP. [ The Athletic ] Juraj Slafkovský is playing a major supporting role in the milestone chases of his linemates. [ La Presse ] Will Cole Caufiel...

Canadiens

Eyes On The Prize · Apr 12 · 7 reads that week

3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Canadiens' Samuel Montembeault

Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault will be a clear trade candidate to watch during the summer. With the Habs having young goalies Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they traded Montembeault this offseason. This is especially so when noting that he struggled big time this regular season, evidenced by his .872 save percentage and 3.43 goals-against average. Yet, given Montembeault's resume, there could be some teams out there willing to take a...

Canadiens

NHL Trade Rumors · Apr 17 · 6 reads that week

NHL announces schedule for Montreal Canadiens-Tampa Bay Lightning playoff series

After the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division on Monday night, the only thing left to determine was where the first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning would start. With Montreal’s loss on Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Tampa Bay secured the second seed in the division, and gets to play the opening two games, and Game 7 if it reaches that point, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The NHL released the full schedule for the series, ...

Patriots Sabres Canadiens Lightning

Eyes On The Prize · Apr 17 · 6 reads that week

NHL Notebook: First round of Oilers’ playoffs to begin Sunday or Monday, Blue Jackets sign Bowness to extension

The NHL released its 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule today with the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff position up in the air ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. Teams in the top three seeds of each division have received the start date of their first-round playoff schedule Thursday. However, the Pacific Division still remains almost…

Oilers Blue Jackets

In the Pressbox · Apr 16 · 6 reads that week

Best of the week across every sport