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Sabres Roll Out Four-Game 2026 Preseason Slate
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Tkachuk Blockbuster Pushes Panthers Toward Cup Window; Seattle Swap, Penguins Draft Look
The Florida Panthers pull off a blockbuster trade to land Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa, then immediately move Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle; Pittsburgh Hockey Now also runs a Penguins draft-picks retrospective, framing the latest NHL chatter around trades, draft capital, and the looming draft/free-agency period.
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Larkin Trade Request Reshapes NHL Center Market, Elevates Trocheck
Dylan Larkin reportedly asked Detroit to trade him and listed preferred destinations (Wild, Golden Knights, Panthers), a move that tightens the market for centers and makes Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck a more valuable trade asset as teams seek top-line depth in a thinner free-agent class.
Leafs fire Berube, seek a fresh bench voice to reclaim identity and title hopes
Toronto fired coach Craig Berube after a season highlighted by defensive lapses, poor puck management, and suboptimal player deployment, prompting GM John Chayka to search for a new bench boss who can unlock Auston Matthews and the team's potential and determine whether the club remains a Stanley Cup contender or needs a rebuild.
Maple Leafs win NHL Draft lottery, secure No. 1 pick
Toronto earned the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft lottery, while Boston’s chance at Toronto’s top-five-protected first-round pick from the 2025 Brandon Carlo deal remains out of reach as the draft moves to June in Buffalo.
Angeles Analysis: Kings' Elite Defense Isn’t Enough as Avalanche Go 2-0 Up
Two games into the Kings–Avalanche series, Los Angeles has frustrated Colorado enough to limit them to four total goals and has won both teams’ special-teams battles, yet the Kings have managed only two goals at 5-on-5 and trail 2-0. Artemi Panarin has the series’ only multi-goal output (two power-play goals), while Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Martin Necas have combined for zero goals and one point. Anton Forsberg has been outstanding in net (.941 save percentage, 1.90 GAA), but the Kings must convert more chances and get offense from multiple players to avoid a downhill path.
Philly’s playoff roar lifts Flyers to 3-0 series lead with 5-2 win over Penguins
The Flyers protected home ice in Game 3, routing the Penguins 5-2 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in Philadelphia, powered by a ferocious second period that included goals from Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Nick Seeler, with Noah Cates padding the lead on the power play. Dan Vladar made 28 saves on 30 shots after an early Evgeni Malkin tally, while the raucous crowd fed the energy as Philadelphia moved within one win of advancing; Game 4 is set for Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Canes Roll With Healthy Lineup, Andersen to Start Playoff Opener vs Senators
Carolina Hurricanes head into the 2026 NHL playoffs with a fully healthy roster and a fully projected Game 1 lineup against the Ottawa Senators, featuring Frederik Andersen in net; forwards Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, and Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson, plus Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, Gostisbehere-Nikishin on defense. No injuries are listed, scratches include Deslauriers, Kochetkov, Kotkaniemi, and Reilly, and the article specifies PP1 and PP2 lineups.
Penguins Close 2025-26 in St. Louis Ahead of Playoffs
The Penguins wrap up the 2025-26 regular season with a road game at the Enterprise Center against the Blues (9:30 PM ET), aiming to cap a strong run as they clinch a return to the playoffs. Pittsburgh has dominated the Blues recently (8-1-1 in the last nine) and features Crosby, Malkin, Rakell, Mantha and Chinakhov, plus Erik Karlsson, while rookie Ben Kindel shines. The team also signed defenseman Jake Livanavage. The game will be televised on ESPN and SportsNet Pittsburgh and heard on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app.
Bednar sidelined by facial injuries; Avalanche turn to assistants for two-game road swing
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will miss two games on the team’s road trip after suffering facial fractures and a corneal abrasion from a deflected puck. He won’t travel with the team to Edmonton and Calgary, with assistants Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol set to coach in his absence. Bednar is not requiring surgery and is expected to recover, with a CT scan planned for further evaluation.
NHL Reveals 32 Nominees for 2025-26 King Clancy Trophy
The NHL announced 32 nominees for the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, honoring leadership and notable humanitarian work in communities; a Bettman-led committee will select the winner, who receives a $25,000 charity donation and may trigger up to a $20,000 club grant for a related activation.
Bruins Sign James Hagens to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract, Start in Providence
The Boston Bruins signed top prospect James Hagens to a three-year entry-level contract with a prorated cap hit of about $975,000, arranging an amateur tryout to Let him report to Providence for an acclimation period before potentially joining the NHL playoff lineup; following a standout season at Boston College and a strong World Juniors, Hagens is viewed as a key future piece for Boston as they navigate the final games of the regular season.