Western Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks (1) vs. Nashville Predators (WC2) The Predators battled down the stretch with St. Louis for third place in the Central and with Calgary in the wild card race, but lost both and instead of a rematch with Anaheim…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedules
NHL: The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Wednesday. First round schedule, with all times in EST and TV coverage. EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens (A1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Wednesday, April 12, 7pm: Rangers @ Canadiens |…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Stars, Kings, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bickell
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Roman Polak left at the end of the second but returned in the third. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Sharks and Wild
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Sami Vatanen was on the ice yesterday, Cam Fowler and Hampus Lindholm were not on the ice. Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Fowler had an MRI yesterday on his right knee.…
NHL Injuries: Sharks, Flyers and Coyotes
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Forward Joe Thornton had to be helped to the dressing room after a collision with Canucks forward Michael Chaput. Thornton's left knee bent in an unnatural position. He…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Sharks, Jets, Canucks and Stars
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Forward Shane Doan on possibly returning to the lineup tonight: "I'm hoping I'm in. That's kind of the plan." On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Coach Pete DeBoer said that forward…
Western Conference Injuries: Wild, Blackhawks, Sharks and Coyotes
On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: Forward Zach Parise took a high stick on Tuesday, he has is vision and coach Bruce Boudreau said it's an upper-body injury. “His eye looks pretty black and blue,”…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Jets and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He took part in their warm-ups, but wasn't able to go. On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Zach Parise's eye is "really swollen"…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Sharks, Lightning and Hurricanes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ian Mendes of TSN: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur is still hoping to return this season. “I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year,” MacArthur said. “I’m only training like…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Coyotes, Sharks and Predators
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Forward Patrick Sharp will have hip surgery on Tuesday and is done for the season. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said…
NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks
On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Blues, Wild and Canucks
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Forward Jannik Hansen missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. He took a Brandon Montour stick to the face on Saturday. On the Anaheim Ducks…