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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buffalo Sabres looking at blockbuster trade proposal to land Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck as they search for elite netminding stability after playoff woes. The proposal examines potential Buffalo roster losses and the need for urgency. Winnipeg ponders the long-term direction of the team with questions surrounding their star goalie’s future and the team’s performance in the Western Conference NHL Offseason Rumblings.

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.

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.

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.

NHL offseason trade rumors suggest New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is being mentioned as a possible destination for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is looking to add depth at center after some inconsistent playoff showings, and Trocheck's two-way style and experience make him a good fit. But Trocheck’s contract status and the steep asking price from the Rangers could make any deal more difficult. His reported desire to play for an East Coast U.S. team only adds to the uncertainty, leaving this potential blockbuster trade in limbo as NHL offseason chatter heats up.

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.

The Edmonton Oilers are being floated as a possibility to make bold NHL offseason rumours after insider Jeff Marek floated the idea of a possible Pavel Dorofeyev offer sheet scenario. Edmonton could turn to the Vegas Golden Knights winger to add to its scoring depth after a disappointing playoff exit. Vegas’ salary-cap concerns and Dorofeyev’s breakout performances have fuelled speculation over one of the NHL’s most aggressive possible offseason moves.

NHL Player Safety is reviewing a slash to the face of Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson by Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy during the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a possible major suspension. The incident quickly became a big story in the NHL, with analysts predicting major punishment that could affect the Boston Bruins' plans for the upcoming National Hockey League season.

Lauren Kyle McDavid's custom playoff jackets, made through her brand Sports Club Atelier, became a genuine superstition across the 2025 nhl playoffs. Worn by players' partners from multiple teams, the jackets were swapped or shelved based on game results. The Philadelphia Flyers' series was the most notable example. Lauren openly acknowledged the superstition. Despite the ritual, Edmonton fell in the first round, and the Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch days later.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobeš delivered a dramatic moment in Game 5 of the nhl playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres with a punch to Alex Tuch near the crease. The fiery exchange came during a tense third-period sequence and instantly sparked Montreal players and fans. The incident added another layer of intensity to an already physical playoff game between the Atlantic Division rivals.

Following a letdown 2025-26 NHL playoff exit, the Buffalo Sabres are said to be considering an offseason trade of goaltender Devon Levi. Levi’s future in Buffalo is in question. The Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers are all expected to monitor the young netminder’s availability closely.

Trade rumours involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are heating up as reports have surfaced that Morgan Rielly and Darnell Nurse were being linked together in a potential defenseman swap. The rumours started making their way around in NHL offseason chatter and soon became one of the league’s biggest talking points. Nothing seems to be on the horizon, but the situation indicates the increasing uncertainty surrounding the defensive futures of both teams as the 2026 NHL offseason approaches.

Quinn Hughes has addressed the NHL trade rumors that have been swirling since the Minnesota Wild’s playoff loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The star defenseman said he remains open to a long-term extension with Minnesota, but speculation continues about a possible future with brothers Jack and Luke Hughes with the New Jersey Devils in a pivotal offseason for the Wild organization.

Vegas Golden Knights could be without a veteran defenseman in Brayden McNabb after a controversial hit injured Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Poehling in Game 5 of the NHL. The collision resulted in a game misconduct and an NHL disciplinary hearing. Ryan Poehling is still out of the lineup. The incident has only intensified the conversation about player safety, playoff physicality and potential suspension decisions going into the next must-see matchup.