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Watch: Maple Leafs strike back 19 seconds after Panthers goal for 3-1 lead

Just as the Florida Panthers got back into Game 1 of their East second-round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs put them back in a two-goal deficit. The Panthers trailed 2-0 when defenseman Seth Jones scored his second goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs on a power play with three minutes and three seconds remaining in the first period.

Seth Jones is starting to find his way with the Panthers

Stanley Cup playoffs power rankings: Who lurks behind Panthers in final eight?

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

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NHL's Calder Trophy finalists revealed

The NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy ahead of the 2025 Draft Lottery.

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'No. 1 overall draft picks in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Rangers' swing on new HC Mike Sullivan is well worth the risk

It's likely of little surprise to many hockey fans that the New York Rangers landed Mike Sullivan as their next head coach. He wasn't even on the market for an entire week.

Rangers reel in two-time Cup winner Sullivan

Is Sullivan the right hire for the Rangers?

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

The New York Islanders made a stunning leap up on Monday, winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery after entering the day ranked No. 10 in the draft order.

Islanders center Mathew Barzal doesn't want out of New York

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Oilers get good news and bad news on Mattias Ekholm

There is good news and not-so-good news regarding the status of defenseman Mattias Ekholm.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

As of the 2019-20 NHL season, a goalie has notched 40 or more wins 60 times. How many of those 60 can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Scribes float blockbuster trade sending Quinn Hughes to Devils

Hughes has two years remaining on his contract and Canucks president Jim Rutherford acknowledged the defenseman's desire to play with his siblings one day.

Devils winger, defenseman opt for shoulder surgery

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Marc-Andre Fleury joining Canada for World Championship

While his last NHL game is behind him, future Hall-of-Fame goaltender Marc-André Fleury isn’t hanging up the skates just yet.

Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi open up about contract talks with Wild

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to undergo core muscle surgery

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 5

Could Crosby request a trade after Penguins parted ways with Sullivan?

Could Sidney Crosby request a trade after Penguins parted ways with Mike Sullivan?

For a mailbag published on Monday, Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic touched upon whether or not Crosby could request a trade following Sullivan's departure.

Penguins star joins Team Canada for upcoming IIHF World Championship

Is Mike Sullivan the right hire for the Rangers?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Rob Blake News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Kings, GM Rob Blake mutually part ways

Blake compiled a 309-238-71 (.557) regular-season record in his eight seasons as the Kings’ top decision-maker, 19th in the NHL during that stretch.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Stanley Cup playoffs power rankings: Who lurks behind Panthers in final eight?

The conference quarterfinals are over, with six teams heading into the offseason after a series of six or fewer games and two (Colorado and St. Louis) gutted by Game 7 losses.

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Watch: Jets eliminate Blues in double OT Game 7 win

Watch: Jets eliminate Blues in instant classic double OT Game 7 win

Thanks to Adam Lowry's double overtime goal, the Winnipeg Jets were able to win an instant classic Game 7 on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, 4-3, to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Winnipeg scores wild game-tying goal with 1.6 seconds left

Jets defenseman Neal Pionk was the biggest star of team's Game 7 win

Jets get over first-round hurdle, saves Connor Hellebuyck from rough series

Stars set to get major reinforcements for second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

Penguins star joins Team Canada for upcoming IIHF World Championship

Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi open up about contract talks with Wild

Connor Hellebuyck News / Yardbarker / May 5

Jets get over hurdle, save Hellebuyck from rough series

Jets get over first-round hurdle, save Connor Hellebuyck from rough series

Just when it appeared that the Winnipeg Jets were headed for another long summer, the Jets turned their fortunes around.

Watch: Jets eliminate Blues in instant classic double OT Game 7 win

Watch: Jets score wild game-tying Game 7 goal with 1.6 seconds left

Neal Pionk was biggest star of Jets' Game 7 win

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

Neal Pionk News / Yardbarker / May 4

Neal Pionk was biggest star of Jets' Game 7 win

There were a lot of stars for the Winnipeg Jets in their come from behind Game 7 win over the St. Louis Blues. They could not have won without any of them.

Watch: Jets eliminate Blues in instant classic double OT Game 7 win

Watch: Jets score wild game-tying Game 7 goal with 1.6 seconds left

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

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Winnipeg Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Watch: Jets score game-tying Game 7 goal with 1.6 seconds left

Watch: Jets score wild game-tying Game 7 goal with 1.6 seconds left

The St. Louis Blues were a defensive stand away from advancing to the second round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Cole Perfetti had other ideas.

Another Connor Hellebuyck meltdown pushes Jets-Blues to Game 7

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Penguins star joins Team Canada for upcoming IIHF World Championship

“Captain Canada” has joined Team Canada for the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Hockey Canada names coaching staff for 2025 IIHF World Championship

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi open up about contract talks with Wild

Wild star winger Kirill Kaprizov spoke to reporters on Sunday and hinted at his interest in signing an extension with the club this summer.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 21 NHL seasons

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to undergo core muscle surgery

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Stars set to get major reinforcements for second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

The Dallas Stars just knocked off the Colorado Avalanche in a nail-biting seven-game thriller—and they did it without their top goal-scorer and a top defenseman.

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to undergo core muscle surgery

Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek shared that he’ll undergo core muscle surgery.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 21 NHL seasons

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Jets offer key injury updates ahead of Game 7

The Winnipeg Jets offered a pair of injury updates ahead of Game 7 against the Blues.

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

Another Connor Hellebuyck meltdown pushes Jets-Blues to Game 7

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

Maybe it should not be a surprise that the Dallas Stars rallied for a Game 7 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

If the Colorado Avalanche didn't already have regrets about trading Mikko Rantanen away this season, they most certainly do now.

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in the second round

NHL and Gary Bettman called out for playoff scheduling decision

NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies

One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Flames sign former first-round pick to seven-year extension

Set to become a restricted free agent this summer, he has instead put pen to paper on his next deal early.

One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Offseason checklist for the Philadelphia Flyers

While GM Daniel Briere likely knew that expectations were a bit inflated based on the Flyers' finish last year, dropping back this much wasn’t what he had in mind. As a result, they need to accomplish a lot in the coming months.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz