The final stretch of this Blackhawks season might not seem meaningful, but it's very meaningful for Anders Bjork. "Right now, I have the opportunity to potentially earn a contract here. It makes it even more of a pressure situation." New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/202…

Here's a look at the Anders Bjork injury at the end of the first period. He has been ruled out for the rest of the game. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/GFc4r6rc1u

Just found this story of the relationship Anders Bjork formed with a class of 3rd graders in South Bend during his college days, and it will warm your heart: strongofheart.nd.edu/profiles/ander…

Another player hoping to resume his career: big defenceman Jarred Tinordi, who had offseason knee surgery and was cleared last week. Tinordi spent last season with AHL Calgary...played 52 games for the Blackhawks in 2023-24

Happy 33rd birthday to Jarred Tinordi! pic.x.com/HMzupH8P35

Jarred Tinordi gave his all to the Blackhawks this season, and they rewarded him with a contract extension for next season. "I'm part of something they're building here. As a player, that's all you really want." Story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/202…

Patrice Bergeron.

@AlTheBoss03: Name a player who NEVER wore another jersey. One team. One city. One legacy. Go.

Just finished @Senators game. Obviously Tkachuk, stuzle , Greig huge games.Loved Pinto's game,super smart/refused to be out outbattled/uber confident, Remimded me of Patrice Bergeron .Amadio/cousins great nights/Zub best game of yearCrotty 16 sneaky minutes of dependability

Just finished @Senators game. Obviously Tkachuk, stuzle , Greig huge games.Loved Pinto's game,super smart/refused to be out outbattled/uber confident, Remimded me of Patrice Bergeron .Amadio/cousins great nights/Zub best game of yearCrotty 16 sneaky minutes of dependability

The luck of Joey and Smitty #Preds alumni Ryan Johansen and Craig Smith joined our friends at Seacrest Studios for some laughs and games this morning! pic.x.com/Ev3XrC2JLB

congratulations to Craig Smith on his retirement! 🏒

@Magnusonhockey: Congratulations to Craig Smith on an incredible NHL career. Your dedication, talent and professionalism were an inspiration to many. Thank you for putting your trust in us and we cannot wait to see what your next chapter looks like. You will always be family to us! https://t.co/KwVRfGwXdx

Happy retirement to analytical darling Craig Smith pic.x.com/uug5W9H7Kr

#CBJ had four players receive at least a vote for the Lady Byng Trophy, including Zach Werenski, who finished fourth in voting.4. Werenski 468 (21-17-21-8-10)25. Denton Mateychuk 35 (0-3-1-2-3)26. Charlie Coyle 27 (0-1-2-3-1)29. Sean Monahan 24 (0-1-2-1-4)

@CanadiensMTL: Cole Caufield est un gagnant du trophee Lady-Byng! Cole Caufield is a Lady Byng Trophy winner!#GoHabsGo | #NHLAwards https://t.co/SEnQ8beo1O

#CBJ Charlie Coyle finished 23rd in the voting. He received two third-place votes and three fourth-place votes.

@NHL: You're now one of those players, Nick #NHLAwardsThe Frank J. Selke Trophy is presented annually to the forward voted best to excel in the defensive aspects of the game. https://t.co/RpZ7q0aCz1

Would a 5-year extension for Dan Vladar be a risk because he's really only had one solid year as a starter? Absolutely.But this narrative that the Tippett/Dvorak/Konecny contracts are bad is silly. Tippett and Dvorak are both signed for under market value (and Briere has left himself wiggle room to move either in the future), while Konecny was again the Flyers' leading scorer this season and helps set the tone off the ice in so many different ways.Feels like some people just make up their minds at the time these deals are signed and never change them despite the results. I didn't love the Dvorak contract at first, either -- but then he finished strong, and a 34-year-old Charlie Coyle signed for 6 x 36. Imagine if the Flyers were to head into next season without Dvorak, too.

Did You Know? Team Czechia (David Krejci in 2010) and Team Switzerland (Romano Lemm in 2010) account for two of four overtime goals at #WinterOlympics with NHL players.#NHLStats: #MilanoCortina2026

@NHL: For the first time at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics, WE'RE GOING TO OVERTIME: Switzerland vs. Czechia action is LIVE on @peacock, @CNBC, @cbcgem, & @Sportsnet!

David Pastrnak delivers yet again in a @NHLBruins season opener, surpassing David Krejci for the third-most points in season-opening games in franchise history. He trails Ray Bourque (30) and Johnny Bucyk (17). #NHLStats Watch now in 🇺🇸 (@NHL_On_TNT, @SportsOnMax), 🌍 : https://t.co/YmicfIBnbS

Logan Couture is similar to David Krejci where you're like "he has HOW many career points in the playoffs?!" 2016 was the most impressive. Injured for a good chunk of that year and had 30 in 24 games. Was the only player who had anything left near the end of the Pens series.

B's extra forward Par Lindholm "missed his family back home" and was having a hard time getting motivated to practice after falling down the Bruins depth chart this season. So he's headed to Sweden after getting his release from the B's last weekend 🐻🏆🏒bostonhockeynow.com/2021/02/16/bru…

Par Lindholm has passed through waivers.

That allows Boston to terminate his contract as the center will return home to Sweden to play for Skelleftea of the Swedish Hockey League. Lindholm only played once for Boston this season after seeing action in 40 games in 2019-20, scoring three times and adding three helpers.

Paul Byron (MTL), Alex Galchenyuk (Car), Par Lindholm (BOS), Danny DeKeyser (DET) and Gabriel Carlsson (CBJ) all clear waivers.

The entire year I thought him and Conor Timmins were the same guy.

@NHLRumourReport: Josh Yohe: Re Penguins: Connor Clifton likely won't be back next season - The Athletic (6/1)

RT: Connor Clifton opening up the game for the U.S. #MensWorlds pic.x.com/GGRQPkji6j

Ufko from downtown

@NHLMedia: Connor Clifton (@penguins) and Ryan Ufko (@PredsNHL) with back-to-back goals in quick succession to put @usahockey ahead early!: USA vs. Austria at #IIHF #MensWorlds on NHL Network https://t.co/yiFwBZndfh

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 of their first-round series.

This marks the third time that McAvoy has been suspended in his NHL career.

The post Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy suspended 6 games for slashing Sabres’ Zach Benson appeared first on Boston.com.

Charlie McAvoy has been suspended six games to start next season for his slash on Zach Benson by @NHLPlayerSafety Subject to any potential appeal, of course reporterchris: Charlie McAvoy will forfeit a little more than $300,000 in salary for his suspension

We have reassigned Chris Wagner, T.J. Tynan, Jack Ahcan, Wyatt Aamodt, and Jere Innala to the Colorado Eagles. pic.x.com/RY1HeywMPl

We have recalled Chris Wagner from the Colorado Eagles. pic.x.com/d4GlvZix3m

We have reassigned Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles. pic.x.com/0FZw1jd3Jf

Just imagine what VGK would be doing to these guys with John Moore in the lineup though!! 😗 — KI

John Moore is still a member of the Anaheim Ducks organization after the NHL invalidated a trade that was made Monday. 

 Evgenii Dadonov had a limited no-trade clause that had not been complied with, so he is back with Vegas and Ryan Kesler's contract is back with the Ducks. Moore is currently on the roster of the San Diego Gulls of the AHL. 

The NHL voided the trade between Vegas and Anaheim that would've sent Golden Knights forward Evgenii Dadonov and a second-round pick to the Ducks in exchange for Ryan Kesler's contract and defenseman John Moore, the league announced Wednesday. More ⬇️ theathletic.com/news/nhl-voids…

Tomas Hertl: The blocked shots and the little stick details, it all matters. Sometimes I say it's bigger than any goals.Hear the rest of what Hertl, Jeremy Lauzon, Mitch Marner, and Rasmus Andersson have to say on our YouTube Channel: vgk.io/WDXHx pic.x.com/xTMaEO4JWs

Jeremy Lauzon

@JesseGranger_: I asked William Carrier who he is looking forward to hitting most tonight.He laughed, waffled for a second, and replied They're all going to get it.

Vegas head coach John Tortorella said Jeremy Lauzon returns for Game 1

Matt Grzelcyk will also miss the rest of the season.

Now official.

@NHLBlackhawks: Matt Grzelcyk will not return to today's game.

Appears Matt Grzelcyk will be scratched today. He's played in the Blackhawks' first 66 games of the season.

I remain convinced that the Leafs are best served forfeiting their pick *this* year, unless they win one of draws and get a top-2 pick.

@KKurzNHL: Reminder for tonight's draft lottery: According to multiple team sources, the Flyers believe that if Toronto ends up in the top 5, they get that 2027 first rounder (originally property of the Maple Leafs) unprotected, and not top 10 protected. They believe that Toronto essentially already traded its 2028 first round pick in the Brandon Carlo deal in that situation.But they also are not completely sure if the league agrees with them. If Toronto ends up outside of the top five tonight, it's a moot point. Otherwise, expect the Flyers to ask the league to clarify.

Further to this: It sounds like there's a good chance the NHL would rule in Philadelphia's favor if this scenario plays out. Meaning, if Toronto retains its 2026 1st after tonight's lottery, expect 2027 1st to go to Flyers and 2028 1st to Bruins ... both unprotected.

@KKurzNHL: Reminder for tonight's draft lottery: According to multiple team sources, the Flyers believe that if Toronto ends up in the top 5, they get that 2027 first rounder (originally property of the Maple Leafs) unprotected, and not top 10 protected. They believe that Toronto essentially already traded its 2028 first round pick in the Brandon Carlo deal in that situation.But they also are not completely sure if the league agrees with them. If Toronto ends up outside of the top five tonight, it's a moot point. Otherwise, expect the Flyers to ask the league to clarify.

Reminder for tonight's draft lottery: According to multiple team sources, the Flyers believe that if Toronto ends up in the top 5, they get that 2027 first rounder (originally property of the Maple Leafs) unprotected, and not top 10 protected. They believe that Toronto essentially already traded its 2028 first round pick in the Brandon Carlo deal in that situation.But they also are not completely sure if the league agrees with them. If Toronto ends up outside of the top five tonight, it's a moot point. Otherwise, expect the Flyers to ask the league to clarify.

Did You Know? Team Czechia (David Krejci in 2010) and Team Switzerland (Romano Lemm in 2010) account for two of four overtime goals at #WinterOlympics with NHL players.#NHLStats: #MilanoCortina2026

@NHL: For the first time at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics, WE'RE GOING TO OVERTIME: Switzerland vs. Czechia action is LIVE on @peacock, @CNBC, @cbcgem, & @Sportsnet!

David Pastrnak delivers yet again in a @NHLBruins season opener, surpassing David Krejci for the third-most points in season-opening games in franchise history. He trails Ray Bourque (30) and Johnny Bucyk (17). #NHLStats Watch now in 🇺🇸 (@NHL_On_TNT, @SportsOnMax), 🌍 : https://t.co/YmicfIBnbS

Logan Couture is similar to David Krejci where you're like "he has HOW many career points in the playoffs?!" 2016 was the most impressive. Injured for a good chunk of that year and had 30 in 24 games. Was the only player who had anything left near the end of the Pens series.

RT: "If you're a guy who's playing, if you're a guy who's working or if you're a guy who's making food in the press box, you're still in the same boat as us and you're still bringing the same value to the organization." Goaltender Dan Vladar reflects on his first season in Philadelphia in a new @NHLFlyers Daily with @jasonmyrt.YouTube: https://t.co/tJHoOytLkhSpotify: https://t.co/ZpwitTSmeGApple: https://t.co/tuK0t7Twpn#LetsGoFlyers | @Ticketmaster

Spend the last five minutes of your workday watching Dan Vladar absolutely dominate. pic.x.com/unpf5gtbUB

A Dan Vladar extension, which may be inevitable at this point, is likely to end up between 3-6 years, I'm told. The shorter the term, the higher the AAV.What's evident is that Vladar's value to the Flyers is about more than just numbers.Free to read:nytimes.com/athletic/72943

RT: Mike Felger whenever Tuukka Rask allowed a goal: https://t.co/RZYNhTwPWC

5 days left to enter @absolut's meet & greet sweepstakes! The winner will receive 4 tickets to the Bruins vs. Capitals game on April 11 at @tdgarden and a meet & greet with Tuukka Rask. Must be 21 years or older to enter → bostonbruins.com/absolut pic.twitter.com/GH4QzgSRDh

𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙮 #𝙉𝙃𝙇𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙙 (𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 2010): ▪️Tim Thomas (Oct. 28 & 30, 2010 / Nov. 19 & 21, 2011) ▪️Tuukka Rask (Dec. 13 & 23, 2011) ▪️𝙅𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙎𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙖𝙣 (March 16 & 19, 2023) pic.twitter.com/01PCHKfqch

Classic one. Easy to forget that Halak lost the net to Price for game four before beating the Caps with 8 goals saved in the last three games of the series.Then he's shelled in game 1 vs. PIT before saving 6 goals in the last six games of that one.

@discipleofbill: @JFreshHockey Jaroslav Halak, playoffs, 2010.

RT: I'll never forget Jaroslav Halak in Sochi, tears in his eyes, lamenting the looming death of Slovak hockey."Nobody's coming," he said softly. He was wrong.My story on how Juraj Slafkovsky and Co. have resurrected a once-great hockey country:https://t.co/44RdSmwfew

I'll never forget Jaroslav Halak in Sochi, tears in his eyes, lamenting the looming death of Slovak hockey."Nobody's coming," he said softly. He was wrong.My story on how Juraj Slafkovsky and Co. have resurrected a once-great hockey country:nytimes.com/athletic/70443

Another player hoping to resume his career: big defenceman Jarred Tinordi, who had offseason knee surgery and was cleared last week. Tinordi spent last season with AHL Calgary...played 52 games for the Blackhawks in 2023-24

Happy 33rd birthday to Jarred Tinordi! pic.x.com/HMzupH8P35

Jarred Tinordi gave his all to the Blackhawks this season, and they rewarded him with a contract extension for next season. "I'm part of something they're building here. As a player, that's all you really want." Story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/202…

Both took the optional but Bowness suggests there is a question mark for tonight. Won't suggest who. For what it's worth, Axel Jonson-Fjallby was in a regular navy jersey for the skate taking Ehlers' spot. Karson Kuhlman was in the lighter blue scratch jersey. #NHLJets twitter.com/scottbilleck/s…

Have we considered that Karson Kuhlman was the answer to Winnipeg's scoring woes🙃

Karson Kuhlman with the Kucherov no-move, kind of 🤷‍♂️🚨

"You want to go into the summer feeling better about your game... There's always lessons to be learned." Jake DeBrusk on the importance of finishing the season on a high note.#Canucks | @theprovince pic.x.com/PHxupSSmV0

"The seats are pretty much packed. It's a good crowd every single night... It was nice to get that one and hear the crowd for the last time this year." Jake DeBrusk speaks to the media after a 2-goal night including the OT winner.#Canucks | @theprovince pic.x.com/CKXfhLeaNj

With historic PPG share, Jake DeBrusk is in elite company but wishes he wasn't. It doesn't make any sense. I've played over 600 games and been a 5-on-5 scorer my entire career. This is the year where it's gone history making backhanded history. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/pe

More hockey is neededIt's the second straight #StanleyCup Final with a multi-OT game - the last was exactly one year ago (Brad Marchand scored for FLA in EDM).Tune in to see if the @Canes or @GoldenKnights take Game 3 on ABC, @Sportsnet, @TVASports & nhl.com/watch pic.x.com/At9pOPgo5L

Jordan Staal cut the deficit to one and joined Brad Marchand (3 GP in 2025) as the second player age 37 or older to score in the first three games of a #StanleyCup Final. #NHLStatsWatch now in (ABC), (@Sportsnet, @TVASports), :

@NHLPR: Jordan Staal (@Canes) and Brett Howden (@GoldenKnights) have been consistent contributors to start the 2026 #StanleyCup Final. Will either find the back of the net in Game 3 and lift their club to a series lead?#NHLStats: https://t.co/mBrPpPBaiv https://t.co/YGhZxwRh2D

Brad Marchand: Confirmed Olivia Rodrigo fan

@AmerantArena: Olivia Rodrigo is bringing The Unraveled Tour to Amerant Bank Arena on November 19th and 20th with special guest Devon Again! Tickets on sale Thursday, May 7th @ 12PM at https://t.co/cMBA6LZ9ve. https://t.co/YDawJN4iYK

Matt Grzelcyk will also miss the rest of the season.

Now official.

@NHLBlackhawks: Matt Grzelcyk will not return to today's game.

Appears Matt Grzelcyk will be scratched today. He's played in the Blackhawks' first 66 games of the season.

Patrice Bergeron.

@AlTheBoss03: Name a player who NEVER wore another jersey. One team. One city. One legacy. Go.

Just finished @Senators game. Obviously Tkachuk, stuzle , Greig huge games.Loved Pinto's game,super smart/refused to be out outbattled/uber confident, Remimded me of Patrice Bergeron .Amadio/cousins great nights/Zub best game of yearCrotty 16 sneaky minutes of dependability

Just finished @Senators game. Obviously Tkachuk, stuzle , Greig huge games.Loved Pinto's game,super smart/refused to be out outbattled/uber confident, Remimded me of Patrice Bergeron .Amadio/cousins great nights/Zub best game of yearCrotty 16 sneaky minutes of dependability

David Pastrnak scored the lone goal for the Bruins.

The post Sabres eliminate Bruins in Game 6 with 4-1 victory appeared first on Boston.com.

"We're close. Heck of a coach, and pretty sure he's gonna be back on the bench in no time.”

The post Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy predicted David Pastrnak’s OT goal on TNT appeared first on Boston.com.

RT: David Pastrnak scored another overtime winner in a @NHLBruins potential elimination game for the second time as Boston stayed alive and forced Game 6. #StanleyCup #NHLStats: https://t.co/DFVAnD78RN https://t.co/Utcsb1OQdE

RT: Multiple teams continue to show interest in Ondrej Kase, who spent last season playing at home in Czechia. Edmonton and Pittsburgh among those who have inquired.

Multiple teams continue to show interest in Ondrej Kase, who spent last season playing at home in Czechia. Edmonton and Pittsburgh among those who have inquired.

An update on #Canes forward Ondrej Kase, who has been out since mid-October with concussion issues, from Waddell: "We're not planning on him [playing again this season] as of now. If we get a good surprise that he's feeling better, we'll work him back in." pic.twitter.com/nEe5sPSpni

Both took the optional but Bowness suggests there is a question mark for tonight. Won't suggest who. For what it's worth, Axel Jonson-Fjallby was in a regular navy jersey for the skate taking Ehlers' spot. Karson Kuhlman was in the lighter blue scratch jersey. #NHLJets twitter.com/scottbilleck/s…

Have we considered that Karson Kuhlman was the answer to Winnipeg's scoring woes🙃

Karson Kuhlman with the Kucherov no-move, kind of 🤷‍♂️🚨

Former #CBJ Sean Kuraly (1-2-3) has had a hand in all three #NHLBruins goals tonight. Don't think that doesn't mean a bunch to him.

Former #CBJ Sean Kuraly gets a warm welcome back - a mostly-standing ovation from what I can see - after his tribute is played at 8:32 of the first period. #NHLBruins

Former #CBJ Sean Kuraly, who signed with Boston as a free agent over the summer, will get a "Welcome Back" video during the first period tonight.Kuraly, who is from Dublin, Ohio, and still spends his off-season here, played 292 games in Columbus, totaling 40-45-85.