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  • Stamkos' future uncertain following Lightning elimination

    SUNRISE, Fla. \-\- As the final seconds of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season counted down on Monday, many were likely wondering if this could also be the end of Steven Stamkos’ tenure with the team. But not Stamkos. “No, that never crossed my mind,” Stamkos said after Tampa Bay's 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Amerant Bank Arena. “I’m out there battling to try to help our team win regardless at the end of the game. We’re trying to score...

  • Florida Panthers - Tampa Bay Lightning - Apr 27, 2024

    TAMPA -- Steven Stamkos scored twice for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who avoided getting swept by the Florida Panthers with a 6-3 win in Game 4...

  • Coach’s Challenge: TBL @ FLA – 17:48 of the Second Period

    Challenge Initiated By: Tampa Bay Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference Result: Call on the ice is upheld – No Goal Tampa Bay Explanation: Video review confirmed Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli made incidental contact with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky which impaired his ability to play his position prior to the goal . The decision was made in accordance with Rule 69.1, which states in part, “Goals should be disallowed only if: (1) an attacking player, either by his...

  • Coach’s Challenge: TBL @ FLA – 13:00 of the First Period

    Challenge Initiated By: Florida Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference Result: Call on the ice is overturned – No Goal Tampa Bay Explanation: Video review determined Tampa Bay’s Anthony Duclair impaired Sergei Bobrovsky’s ability to play his position in the crease prior to Anthony Cirelli’s goal . The decision was made in accordance with Rule 69.1 which states, in part, “Goals should be disallowed only if: (1) an attacking player, either by his positioning or by...

  • Bobrovsky, Demko, Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalists

    Sergei Bobrovsky, Thatcher Demko and Connor Hellebuyck were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy on Monday. The winner of the award, given annually to the goalie voted the best at his position by NHL general managers, will be announced at a later date. Bobrovsky went 36-17-4 with a 2.37 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and tied for the NHL lead with six shutouts in 58 games for the Florida Panthers this season. He was third in goals-against average and tied for seventh in save...

  • Bolts leaning on Stamkos's leadership in 3-1 series hole

    What makes a great captain in the National Hockey League? Is it standing up and addressing the entire team when something needs to be said? Is it leading by example through scoring goals or being the first one on the ice for practice? Is it doing whatever it takes to win, whether that’s blocking shots or throwing hits? There are multiple ways to lead. Some lead by example with their play on the ice and rarely say a word. Others give outstanding motivational speeches to get their teammates...

  • Hakstol fired as Kraken coach, no replacement named

    Dave Hakstol was fired as coach of the Seattle Kraken on Monday. No replacement was named. The Kraken (34-35-13) failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing sixth in the Pacific Division, one season after advancing to the Western Conference Second Round, a seven-game loss to the Dallas Stars. "I thank Dave for his hard work and dedication to the Kraken franchise," Seattle general manager Ron Francis said. "Following our end-of-the-season review, we have decided to make a change...

  • Barzal extends series in 2OT

    R1, Gm4: Mathew Barzal gets his stick on Robert Bortuzzo's blast, redirecting it between the pipes for his second goal of the game and...

  • Capitals need to reevaluate, look to future after being swept in 1st round

    WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin was the final Washington Capitals player through the handshake line with the New York Rangers, exchanging kind words and a few friendly hugs with familiar faces he had battled with for four games. Of course, the Capitals captain had been through these handshakes after a Stanley Cup Playoff series many times, qualifying 15 times in his 19 NHL seasons and winning the Cup once in 2018. But the 38-year-old left wing never endured a series like this, one where he...

  • Rangers score twice in 3rd, sweep Capitals with win in Game 4

    WASHINGTON -- Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, and the New York Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Capital One Arena on Sunday.New York will play either the Carolina Hurricanes or New York Islanders in the second round. The Hurricanes lead that best-of-7 series 3-1. Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck and Jack Roslovic scored for the Rangers, who are the No. 1 seed from the Metropolitan Division. Mika Zibanejad had...

  • LIVE COVERAGE: Oilers at Kings (Game 4) | Edmonton Oilers

    The Edmonton Oilers can take a 3-1 series lead back to Oil Country if they earn a victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. You can watch the game on Sportsnet at 8:30 p.m. MT or listen live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 630CHED. Subscribe to Oilers+ to unlock the Pre-Game Show that will begin 30 minutes before puck-drop, along with more exclusive live and behind-the-scenes content.## THIRD PERIOD 0.0: SHUTOUT...

  • Boeser fires one in

    R1, Gm4: Brock Boeser gets the cross-ice dish from J.T. Miller and whips it past the diving Juuse Saros, opening the scoring early in the...