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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 29
Around the NHL: Panthers rally in 3rd-period comeback, Johnston, Rantanen lead rout of Avalanche
Welcome to another edition of Around the NHL, where we take a look at current events across the league. With the playoffs in full swing, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking across the bracket, where the Florida Panthers have taken a 3-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Dallas Stars are up 3-2 on the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23
Gabriel Landeskog levels ex-teammate Mikko Rantanen with crushing hit
The Colorado Avalanche officially welcomed Gabriel Landeskog back to the team on Wednesday. The Avalanche captain faces the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
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?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23
The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team
Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21
Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums
The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.
Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
Mikko Rantanen can be a difference-maker for Stars – but it’s time to step up
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs didn’t go to plan for the Dallas Stars, falling 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche, and it wasn’t a game Stars defenseman
NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 20
Former NHL defenseman calls out Mikko Rantanen after critical loss to Colorado Avalanche
Former NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney called out Stars forward Mikko Rantanen during last night's game against the Avalanche. The 2025 NHL playoffs officially got underway yesterday as the St.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 19
3 Things to Watch For: Avalanche vs. Stars Game 1
The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are set to begin a series fans have clamored months for. Two of the top teams in the Western Conference, divisional rivals, and Stanley Cup hopefuls, this is sure to be one of the top series of the postseason.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Stars’ Mikko Rantanen drops truth bomb ahead of Avalanche series
The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche are set for a first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Despite dueling 100-point campaigns, the Winnipeg Jets’ Presidents’ Trophy campaign took the Central Division.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
3 Stars-Avalanche bold predictions for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
A hockey fan’s dream came true when the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche locked themselves into a Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. The Stars threatened to pass the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division, but eventually fell off as the season closed.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18
Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck among players under most pressure in playoffs
Whether it is fair or not, reputations for players are mostly built on what they do in the playoffs. A great regular season performance can be completely forgotten if it is followed up by a dud in the postseason, especially if there is an expectation for a championship or if there have been playoff shortcomings in the past.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Stars' season-ending losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs
The Dallas Stars-Colorado Avalanche series should be — on paper, at least — one of the best opening round matchups in the first round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 17
Do the Devils stand a chance against the Hurricanes?
At one point this season, the first round matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils could have been one of the most entertaining series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?
All eight first-round matchups are set for the Stanley Cup playoffs. With the playoffs set to begin Saturday, here are the biggest storylines to watch during the journey to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 17
We’re lucky to have Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner shutout, and countdown to Oilers vs. Kings Round 4
The Edmonton Oilers were in San Jose on Wednesday night to square off against the Sharks in their final game of the regular season. After countless ups and downs throughout the year, the 2024-25 campaign ended on a high note with the Oilers defeating the Sharks by a 3-0 final score.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16
Playoff Preview: Avalanche and Stars are two contenders set to duke it out in first round
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are going to be exciting. There’ll be a ton of great matchups. The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings meet for the fourth postseason in a row.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15
Dallas Stars’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs
The Dallas Stars will play the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What was already a strong division rivalry between two Stanley Cup contenders turned up a level at the trade deadline.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 13
NHL Gets Playoff Rematch With Avalanche and Stars
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are closing in and opening round matchups are starting to become official, including the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche.
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Making sense of Mikko Rantanen’s strange season
Mikko Rantanen has been one of hockey’s most consistent wingers in the last decade, recording six 80-point seasons in his last nine years, as well as being a major cog in the machine that helped the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Don’t be concerned about Mikko Rantanen’s slow start with Stars
Should fans of the Dallas Stars be concerned about Mikko Rantanen’s slow start in the Lone Star State? Since being acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
Hurricanes Remain a Stanley Cup Contender After Mikko Rantanen Saga
Despite amassing a perfect 4-0-0 record since the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen out of Raleigh just weeks after his arrival, the Carolina Hurricanes remain overlooked and underrated around the league.
NHL News / Oilersnation / March 12
Oilers were reportedly among four teams Mikko Rantanen would accept trade and contract extension with
The Edmonton Oilers were reportedly one of four teams that Mikko Rantanen was willing to be traded and sign with, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12
Report: Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen after his big contract concession
A new report suggests that Mikko Rantanen did all he could to stay with the Avalanche prior to his shocking trade.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10
Rantanen to Brind’Amour: '4 Teams I’ll Play For, You’re Not One of Them'
Carolina Hurricanes head coach admitted in a recent interview that Mikko Rantanen was honest and upfront with him the day he walked through the door after being traded for.
NHL News / House of Hockey / March 11
Hurricanes make generous offer to fans who purchased Mikko Rantanen jerseys
The Carolina Hurricanes had Mikko Rantanen for a short time, and now they're helping out fans that bought his jersey in that short time with a very generous offer.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8
Oilers Made Play for Rantanen and 2 Big Names, Trade Involved Extension
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t do anything on trade deadline day, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug notes that the Oilers tried to make a play for three big names, Mikko Rantanen being the biggest of the trio.
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