Game 68: Montreal Canadiens @ Detroit Red Wings
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Red Wings region: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Just a few days ago, all the talk in Montreal was about how they would work all their healthy forwards into the lineup, and made the decision to leave Brendan Gallagher in the press box for a game. Now, they’re dealing with an injury to Kirby Dach and tonigh...
The Montreal Canadiens were trying to do something significant at the trade deadline. GM Kent Hughes told us he went right down to the wire on a blockbuster. But they needed to divest themselves of some money first to make it happen. Specifically, Patrik Laine's $8.7 million cap hit. Insider Elliotte Friedman tells us that the Habs tried to peddle the veteran forward to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers. They definitely explored moving money. There were disc...
After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the Fan Day event, the positives of the Leafs’ passionate fan base, and Auston Matthews’ status. This was a big day for the community and the fan base. What does it mean to you to see all the kids out supporting you and the Sceptres? Berube: It’s […]
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The Flyers are back in action tonight, looking to close out the back-to-back well and head into the final game of the roadtrip on Saturday on a high note. They’re riding high after a huge win over that budding rival Ducks team, but the next challenge will be to avoid any hangover from that win, as they head to Los Angeles to face off against the Kings.
Puck drop: 10:30 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: NBCSP 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic
Pregame reading
Owen Tippett’s been on a t...
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...
Time for some damage control!
Danila Yurov gives the Minnesota Wild something they have badly needed for years: a big, skilled, two-way forward who legitimately projects as a long-term answer down the middle.
Listed at 6-foot-1 and around 180 pounds, Yurov has a frame that can handle heavy minutes at center once he finishes...
Welcome to another night of hockey, folks! Overall, taking four points out of six on a three-game road trip is pretty good, even if the way the B’s lost two games was a bit annoying. Points remain at a premium for both the Bruins, who currently find themselves in a playoff spot, and the Jets, […]
Ryan Johansen’s NHL career has officially come to an end. Johansen announced his retirement at age 33, closing the book on a 13-season career that included All-Star honors, a Stanley Cup Final run, and more than 900 games played across multiple teams.
Ryan Johansen retires after long NHL career
Johansen was once one of the NHL’s rising stars. Drafted fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2010, he developed into a top-line center and broke out in 2013-14 with 33 goals a...
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito was able to work wonders last June after the team won its second straight Stanley Cup, to keep all of their key pending unrestricted free agents in the fold. He was able to re-sign Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand all to long-term extensions. Now, their iconic goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, a pending UFA this summer, is wondering, 'What about me?' And in fact, he's been eyeing one of the aforementioned extensions, specifically, as a starting ...
The Matthew Knies rumors just won't go away for the Toronto Maple Leafs . The Montreal Canadiens were linked to the team after the trade deadline as one of those engaged in extended talks about trying to swing a blockbuster trade for Toronto's young, budding power forward. But now insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet has revealed that there were no less than five teams that had "serious interest" in Knies as the March 6th d-day approached. Teams that showed serious interest ...
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers’ disdain for one another is real. It isn’t manufactured. The NHL sent a memo to both teams during last year’s Stanley Cup Final to tone down their on-ice verbal assaults. The intensity was obvious. The teams might respect each other’s talent, but it was clear in the Panthers’ celebrations…
The Champions League Round of 16 concluded last night, with an average of almost six goals per game scored. Bayern Munich secured their place in the next round by hammering Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate. With Bayer Leverkusen beaten 2-0 by Arsenal on Tuesday (3-1 on aggregate), Bayern are the last German side in the competition. […]
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
The Minnesota Wild’s recent losing run isn’t cause for alarm, at least not yet. Still, three losses to teams lower in the standings – the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs – raise questions about the team’s shape heading into the playoff season. Bill Guerin recen...
The man who took out one of the Edmonton Oilers‘ top stars has shared his side of the story. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Nashville Predators forward Ozzy Wiesblatt was asked about the hit on Oilers sniper Leon Draisaitl that led to the latter being ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26…
The major talking point through this entire Philadelphia Flyers season is about which wingers will eventually make way and be moved from this team. It almost feels like a good problem to have, but the Flyers have way too many quality top-nine wingers as of right now and will need to find new homes for them. But one player that has been consistently seen as potentially the odd man out, is becoming someone the Flyers just can absolutely not part ways with.
It’s a picture that has already be...
He's closing in on his first game since January 13th.
The Philadelphia Flyers were not one of the busiest teams at the trade deadline this year, but they reportedly were calling the Montreal Canadiens about a goal-scoring winger that they probably could’ve had for very cheap.
Instead of adding a whole lot, the Flyers paid more attention to addressing some problems at the trade deadline. They moved from their winger surplus and got a very high-potential defenseman in the Bobby Brink-David Jiricek deal with the Minnesota Wild. They were able t...
The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves and blended their lines Thursday ahead of their Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Florida Panthers. Leon Draisaitl was placed on the long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury sustained Sunday night on a hit by Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt. He was initially expected to…
It’s March Madness time, and there are some sensational players on the mid-major teams in the field. Here is one player to watch on each squad. Region 1 — Fort Worth UTSA: Cheyenne Rowe The senior forward leads the Roadrunners by averaging 14 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Western Illinois: Mia Nicastro The junior forward from […]
The Blackhawks and Wild renew acquaintances on Thursday night in the Twin Cities, just about 48 hours after the Wild beat the Hawks 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night at the United Center, which has been the outcome of every meeting between these two Central Division foes this season.
There’s nothing new to report on either team, so no need for a lengthy preamble here. The win on Tuesday means that it’s now a 19-game unbeaten streak for Minnesota (18-0-1) against Chicago, a streak that’s ju...
Too busy today to complete a full Winnipeg Jets’ preview for tonight’s game, so here is an abbreviated version…
WPG Jets @ BOS Bruins
Start Time: 6 pm Central – TD Garden
Winnipeg ( 28-28-11 ) is in 27th place in the NHL with 67 points on the season, scoring 191 Goals For ( 26th ) and allowing 206 Goals Against ( 13th ). Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 31 goals, 52 assists, and 83 points. Kyle Connor is tied for the goal scoring lead as well, whi...
As fans of the Kansas City Chiefs continually check for updates on their favorite quarterback’s rehabilitation process, the organization went out and acquired a notable backup for Patrick Mahomes. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields — a former first-round pick of the Chicago Bears — was targeted in a trade by general manager Brett Veach, […]
Sure, there are injuries to key players from the recent Stanley Cup Finals, forcing them out of tonight’s game. But as long as the Edmonton Oilers are playing a team wearing Florida Panthers’ jerseys, the game means more. The Oilers didn’t paint a Picasso against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, but withstood mistakes…