EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 1-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Bruins at Maple L ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1: Lightning at Panthers – Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET Game 2: Lightning at Panthers – April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — Saturday 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Ga ..read more

The New York Islanders are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after clinching third in the Metro Division on Monday night. When the coaching change happened, there were not many expectations for the Islanders. However, the Islanders took it one day at a time and President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello knew all he needed was the right coach for the players he had on the roster. The hard work the players have put in has gotten the Islanders to this spot. NHL News: Islanders Hire Patrick Roy as New Head Coach TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was a ..read more

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter earlier in the week and was asked for his opinion on who would take the final two spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription No Need For The NHL To Expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs Jay Onrait: “Let’s take an even deeper dive into the Eastern Conference playoff race. With our good friend, the impeccably dressed Craig Button from Calgary. Craig, the Red Wings get the win on Sunday. They get back into that final wildcard spot position ahead of the Penguins, and yet this could ch ..read more

New York Islanders Cal Clutterbuck not thinking of retirement Ethan Sears of the NY Post: 36-year-old New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck hasn’t really thought about the idea of retirement. “I haven’t really thought of it, just because I’m not sure there’s anything to think about,” Clutterbuck told reporters on a Zoom call. “If my season hadn’t gone well this year, if I had another major injury, maybe I would have something to think about. But in my mind, I think I’m still capable. And it’s another one of those things where I honestly haven’t given it that much thought. It’s something t ..read more

New York Islanders Cal Clutterbuck not thinking of retirement Ethan Sears of the NY Post: 36-year-old New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck hasn’t really thought about the idea of retirement. “I haven’t really thought of it, just because I’m not sure there’s anything to think about,” Clutterbuck told reporters on a Zoom call. “If my season hadn’t gone well this year, if I had another major injury, maybe I would have something to think about. But in my mind, I think I’m still capable. And it’s another one of those things where I honestly haven’t given it that much thought. It’s something t ..read more

There has been a lot of talk of the NHL needing to expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs to include a play-in round like the other sports. However, what we are seeing play out to close out the 2023-24 season is that the regular season is the play-in round. The Western Conference is pretty much set in terms of what eight teams are making it. However, two spots are up for grabs in the Eastern Conference, and five teams are fighting for those spots. Stanley Cup Playoffs: Should the NHL Expand its Playoff Format? This is precisely what the NHL wanted when they put the schedule out—the in-conference game ..read more

For the first time since January 2nd, 2024, the Washington Capitals find themselves in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals are also within one point behind the Philadelphia Flyers for third in the Metro Division. The Capitals moved some players out by the deadline, as they did last year, but Washington is chugging along and playing steady hockey. While their goal differential stinks, Washington is playing well at the right time. The Detroit Red Wings Leaving Door Wide Open In Eastern Conference As documented on NHLRumors.com, the Detroit Red Wings have left the door open for ..read more

For the first time since January 2nd, 2024, the Washington Capitals find themselves in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals are also within one point behind the Philadelphia Flyers for third in the Metro Division. The Capitals moved some players out by the deadline, as they did last year, but Washington is chugging along and playing steady hockey. While their goal differential stinks, Washington is playing well at the right time. The Detroit Red Wings Leaving Door Wide Open In Eastern Conference As documented on NHLRumors.com, the Detroit Red Wings have left the door open for ..read more

The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture is getting weirder by the day. The Detroit Red Wings were comfortably in a playoff spot before the NHL Trade Deadline, but now they are hanging on for dear life. Dylan Larkin‘s injury has not helped, and Patrick Kane has also slowed down his production. With the Red Wings currently on a seven-game losing streak, the door is left open for teams like the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and even the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. However, the latter has a lot of work to do. NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Pi ..read more