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Carolina Hurricanes forward William Carrier says his wife and family are cheering for the Montreal Canadiens in the nhl playoffs. The surprise family feud has been one of the more fun stories coming out of the Eastern Conference Final. But Carrier remains 100 percent focused on helping Carolina keep its impressive postseason run going, despite the awkward playoff loyalties inside his house.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been a growing injury concern during the current nhl playoffs after suffering an upper-body injury in the last round. There is no definitive timetable for a return from the franchise, casting doubt over his availability moving forward. The loss of Makar could have a huge effect on Colorado’s defensive stability, transition game and overall Stanley Cup hopes this postseason.

The Vegas Golden Knights are involved in a big story about an injured player in the nhl playoffs, and that player is Mark Stone. The team captain is still missing from the lineup as he recovers from an undisclosed issue, and his availability going forward is uncertain. This is one of the biggest NHL injury updates surrounding the postseason as his absence has impacted lineup balance, leadership and defensive structure.

The Minnesota Wild rolled over the Colorado Avalanche in NHL playoff Game 5 after yet another dangerous arena cannon malfunction put a delay on play at Ball Arena. Third straight game with debris on the ice, serious safety issues. Minnesota’s Nick Foligno scored two crucial goals. The strange incident quickly became one of the biggest NHL news and talking points of the playoffs.

Anaheim Ducks injury updates: Troy Terry, others expect to have hip surgery after NHL playoff elimination. Forward Gauthier also battled through a significant back injury in the postseason. Anaheim has a big offseason of recovery, roster building and making sure key players are healthy in time for next NHL season training camp.

Arber Xhekaj’s minimal ice time in the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 7 NHL playoff win over the Buffalo Sabres has sparked a major controversy ahead of the Eastern Conference Final. The Carolina Hurricanes series is about to begin, but before that, questions loom over Xhekaj’s role, team strategy, workload of the top defensive unit and Lane Hutson for Martin St. Louis.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was emotional after the team lost in a hard-fought Game 7 and came up short of advancing in the nhl playoffs. Luukkonen smashed his mask after the loss, caught on camera, and the result further fuelled NHL trade rumours regarding Devon Levi and the crowded goaltending situation in Buffalo.

Martin St. Louis returned to the Montreal Canadiens before Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes after missing practice and team travel for personal family reasons. The missing player sparked widespread NHL speculation before Kent Hughes cleared it up. Later reports revealed that St. Louis was at the graduation of his son, Mason St. Louis, which added to the family-first culture that surrounded the Canadiens during the nhl playoffs.

Sean McDonough ruffled feathers during Game 4 of the Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens NHL playoff series when he questioned if Rasmus Dahlin was actually hurt. ESPN announcer suggested Dahlin may have embellished the bleeding incident that resulted in a double minor penalty. Later, Buffalo scored on the power play for a comeback victory that added to the tensions in the NHL playoff series.

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov became a topic of conversation in the NHL offseason when fans saw his recent Instagram follow of influencer Breckie Hill. The social media activity came soon after the Wild’s playoff exit and quickly gained traction in NHL news roundup chatter and online fan forums. That moment highlighted the intense online attention NHL stars receive, especially during emotional offseasons.

The Vegas Golden Knights are facing some serious NHL backlash after a controversial post-game incident following their Game 6 win over the Anaheim Ducks that clinched their spot in the playoffs. The league said the organization had violated media policies, and all eyes turned to head coach John Tortorella and defenseman Brayden McNabb in the growing controversy. The NHL’s reported punishment, including a hefty fine and a lost draft pick, has quickly become one of hockey’s biggest stories in the postseason.

Following the NHL postseason series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes, a series of significant injuries was revealed that have brought renewed attention to the Flyers’ playoff ouster. Reports say players like Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny battled through major physical adversity during the second-round matchup. The injury disclosures provide more context behind Philadelphia’s late playoff struggles and overall postseason collapse.

In a first period that exploded with goals and momentum swings, the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens delivered an unforgettable NHL playoff battle. Cole Caufield responded to some Buffalo scoring bursts, and rookie Konsta Helenius had a big breakout moment with his first playoff goal. The game was a chaotic matchup that quickly turned into one of the biggest NHL news stories, as both teams pushed the attack.

Alex Newhook scored a memorable overtime winner as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Buffalo Sabres in a thrilling NHL Game 7 playoff battle. The Canadiens weathered a wild third-period comeback by Buffalo, and Newhook scored the winner in overtime. Montreal moves on to the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Dobes, Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson were all big contributors in a hard-fought game.

Arber Xhekaj reportedly played a big role in a scary situation near Montreal’s Lachine Canal as the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff series vs. the Buffalo Sabres rolled on. The Canadiens defenseman was able to spot someone in trouble in the canal and immediately called 911, reports said. The person survived, and Xhekaj’s cool demeanor off the ice gained a lot of attention in the process of continuous NHL updates and playoff talk.

Carter Hart was the talk of the town again during NHL Game 5 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks. Fan protests, chants and social media campaigns amplified attention on Hart’s controversial return to the NHL. Hart still played a solid playoff game, but the Vegas Golden Knights came away with a crucial overtime win in the feisty Western Conference playoff series.

The Vegas Golden Knights shocked the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final, 4-2. Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon was visibly frustrated after the loss and ripped the team’s execution in postgame interviews. With Carter Hart standing tall in the net and questions surrounding Cale Makar’s injury status, pressure is building quickly on Colorado heading into a pivotal Game 2 matchup.

Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers is making big NHL headlines after another disappointing playoff exit. During a recent media appearance, Gretzky addressed the mounting speculation, joking that he doesn’t want Edmonton fans to damage his statue if he told McDavid to leave. The talk also turned to current NHL trade rumours, playoff frustrations and questions about Edmonton’s long-term championship hopes.

In the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens are through to the Eastern Conference Final after a thrilling Game 7 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens’ massive playoff victory sparked huge street parties across downtown Montreal, but the scene turned ugly later when riot police allegedly used tear gas to disperse unruly crowds in chaotic late-night scenes following the Canadiens’ postseason triumph.

Another NHL controversy has arisen courtesy of Arber Xhekaj. This time, it’s for a dangerous cross-check in the Montreal Canadiens Game 4 NHL matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The NHL Department of Player Safety has been made aware of the incident involving Buffalo forward Konsta Helenius. Xhekaj had already been fined earlier in the playoff series, and new discipline concerns are quickly becoming a major NHL news storyline.