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For the first time in four years, it soon will be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh.
Jared Bednar added the Avalanche hope to work him back into the lineup before the playoffs.
Jack Hughes’ gap-toothed grin became the picture-perfect encapsulation of a sport where missing teeth is a badge of honor and “spittin’ chiclets” is so ingrained in the lexicon that it’s the name of a popular hockey podcast, not just the candy-coated chewing gum pieces that are somewhat tooth-sized.
The best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game.
Ron Francis, 63, was promoted from his longtime role as general manager last April, shortly after the Kraken fired coach Dan Bylsma. The Kraken said the decision was mutually agreed upon to have Francis step down at the end of the season.
The NHL’s career goal-scoring leader announced his intentions in a clip of a pre-taped interview with Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton.
It is the third time in five seasons, and first since 2023, that the Avalanche finished as the top team in the conference.
Pontus Holmberg, who did not return, was spotted having his left arm in a sling following the game.
Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization.
The standings in the Eastern Conference look a lot different than they did in late March.