ECHL North Division Semifinals Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers met in the North Division Semifinals in what was expected to be a tightly contested series. It would be the odd 2-5 format due to arena availability at Norfolk Scope, so the Nailers, despite having home-ice advantage, began this series on the road. Norfolk and Wheeling split the short […]
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NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
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NHL Playoffs: Lightning Grind Out First Win of Series in Game 3
Down 0-2 in the series and going on the road, the Tampa Bay Lightning knew they had their work cut out for them heading into Game 3. They were dealt another blow Friday night when Brandon Hagel was suspended one game for a late hit on Aleksander Barkov, making him ineligible to play in this […]
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Montreal Canadiens Samuel Montembeault To Miss Game 4 With Injury
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that goaltender Samuel Montembeault will miss Game 4 vs. the Washington Capitals with a lower-body injury. He’s considered day to day, and didn’t take the morning skate. Montembault appeared to get hurt at the 4:30 mark of the second period after making a left pad save on Ryan Leonard. He […]
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Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 4
It’s always nicer to write these after a win when everyone’s happier. Calvin Pickard got the start in Game 3, and I’m not too picky about how he played. The only goal out of 4 that I completely blame him for was the 4th one. The Oilers had just tied the game 3-3, and then the […]
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PHOTOS: Rockford IceHogs vs. Chicago Wolves – 04/23/2025
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Wednesday night at the Allstate Arena, the Chicago Wolves faced off against the Rockford IceHogs in the first round of the Central Division Calder Cup Playoffs. After a scoreless first period, Wolves’ Juha Jaaska would score the first goal of the game at 6:53 of the second period. Kevin Korchinski would tie […]
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Extra Time Thriller: Nemec Seals First Playoff Win For Devils
The tension inside the Prudential Center on Friday night was palpable, stretching through regulation and a full overtime period. The Devils had held a comfortable 2-0 lead until the third period, when the Hurricanes mounted a furious comeback to tie the game. Finally, in the second extra frame, Simon Nemec delivered a moment of pure […]
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AHL Playoff Preview: Springfield Thunderbirds at Providence Bruins with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
AHL Playoff Preview: Springfield Thunderbirds at Providence Bruins with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
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IIHF U18: USA Storms Back to Defeat Sweden, Securing Top Spot in Group B
Saturday night’s showdown between the United States and Sweden didn’t just live up to the hype — it shattered it. In a battle for the top spot in Group B, Team USA erased two early deficits and surged past Sweden 6–3, fueled by quick-strike offense, relentless pressure, and clutch goaltending. With the win, the Americans […]
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NHL Playoff Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
NHL Playoff Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
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PWHL Game Recap: Boston Fleet vs. Toronto Sceptres | 4/26/2025
The Boston Fleet hosted the Toronto Sceptres in their first game from the international break on Saturday afternoon. The Fleet announced before the game that Alina Muller went to LTIR and rookie Hannah Bilka was activated and ready to go, along with some other transactions. Through the rollercoaster of emotions, the Fleet were locked and […]
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NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils with Line Combinations 4/27/2025
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NHL Playoff Preview: Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues with Line Combinations (04/27/2025)
Winnipeg Jets (2-1-0) at St Louis Blues (1-2-0) Venue: Enterprise CenterDate: Today – Sunday, April 27thTime: Noon CST TV: TBS, TruTV, Max, Sportsnet, CBC, TVASRadio: 680 CJOB (Winnipeg) & 101 ESPN (St. Louis) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:St. Louis Blues +1.5 ML +114Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML -135O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster St. Louis Blues News […]
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ECHL North Division Semifinals – Game 5 Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Wheeling Nailers
The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers met for Game 5 of the North Division Semifinals on Saturday Night. Wheeling once again looked to keep their season alive with a win. For Wheeling, they would start their third different goaltender of the series on Saturday in Taylor Gauthier. Norfolk also made a change between the pipes, […]
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PHOTOS: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Reading Royals – 04/21/2025
READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Trois-Rivières Lions Monday night at Santander Arena in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Lions defeated the Lions 3-2 in double overtime. Click here to read ITR’s Armand Klisivitch’s in depth recap. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski […]
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Gabriel Vilardi a Game Time Decision for Game Four
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has shed his non-contact jersey and is now considered a game-time decision for the Winnipeg Jets ahead of game four. The Jets close out the St. Louis portion of consecutive games tomorrow afternoon when puck drop is scheduled for noon CST. Vilardi has been out of game action since March […]
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NHL Game Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators with Line Combinations 4/26/2025
NHL Game Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators with Line Combinations 4/26/2025
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Opinion: Evaluating NHL Teams for the Greensboro Gargoyles Affiliation
Fans across the league are all asking the same question: ” Who will be the NHL affiliate for the Greensboro Gargoyles?” I am here to hopefully provide some insight. There are three teams without an ECHL affiliate for 2025-26: the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Carolina Hurricanes. To more easily evaluate the three teams’ […]
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Detroit Red Wings Free Agency: YzerPlan Would Accelerate with Addition of Mitch Marner
The Detroit Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the ninth season in a row. Special teams was the one aspect of the game that held the team back throughout the 2024-25 season. Going into his seventh season as general manager of the team, the pressure is on general manager Steve Yzerman to […]
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ECHL Mountain Division Semifinals: Tahoe Knight Monsters Dominate Wichita Thunder 4-0
The Tahoe Knight Monsters roared into their first Kelly Cup Playoffs with authority, sweeping the Wichita Thunder 4–0 in a commanding first-round performance. Tahoe dominated every facet of the series—outscoring Wichita 22–8, outshooting them 172–126, and showcasing depth, special teams excellence, and clutch play under pressure. Led by offensive standouts Jett Jones, Simon Pinard, Logan […]
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