3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (261+ words) Ballots are due in a week. I change my voting order in my mind almost daily. How do you separate four brilliant seasons " breathtaking seasons, really " to select a most valuable player in the National Hockey League? Connor Mc David…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago  (281+ words) Detroit extended the league's longest active postseason drought, dating to the 2016 season when the franchise earned a berth for the 25th consecutive season in what was a remarkable run that included four Stanley Cup championships. The Red Wings were in a…...

59+ min ago  (272+ words) Collapse demands answers after latest postseason miss for storied franchise Apr. 12, 2026 at 7: 26am The Detroit Red Wings have missed the NHL playoffs for the 10th consecutive season after a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The storied franchise is facing tough questions…...

58+ min ago  (385+ words) Buffalo rallies from behind in third period to take control of division race Apr. 12, 2026 at 6: 37am The Buffalo Sabres overcame a deficit to defeat the New York Rangers, 4-2, and reclaim first place in the NHL's Atlantic Division. The Sabres scored three…...

52+ min ago  (148+ words) Detroit Free Press Detroit Red Wings 'down as could be' as playoff drought hits 10 years They gathered on home ice one last time, looking sad and uncertain, greeted by boos and weighed down by utter disappointment. The 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (305+ words) Buffalo Sabres (49-23-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (28-38-14, in the Central Division) Chicago; Monday, 8: 30 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Josh Doan scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets....

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (210+ words) Carolina struggles to maintain energy and focus in 4-1 loss to Sabres Apr. 12, 2026 at 4: 03am This loss highlights a concerning trend of the Hurricanes' inability to maintain consistent performance, especially on the road. The team's struggles were evident in the comments of…...

22+ hour, 24+ min ago  (93+ words) CBS Sports Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Good to go Saturday Hagel (lower body) will play against Boston on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Following a five-game absence, Hagel will return to a top-six role against the Bruins…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (263+ words) Buffalo's postseason chances boosted by rivals' losses, but path to playoffs remains challenging Apr. 12, 2026 at 8: 31am The Buffalo Sabres' playoff aspirations have been given a glimmer of hope following Saturday's games, which saw key rivals like the Montreal Canadiens and Florida…...

5+ hour, 46+ min ago  (816+ words) Florida Panthers" Cole Reinhardt (left) collides with Toronto Maple Leafs" Jake Mc Cabe (22) in front of goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during first period NHL action in Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston Maple Leafs players leave the ice…...