Metropolitan Division (NHL)

‘What a brilliant career’: Rangers, Panthers honor Quick after NHL finale Forever Blueshirts09:30New York Rangers Florida Panthers NHL

Jonathan Quick reacts to Rangers' pregame tribute before last ever start Blue Line Station (Weblog)16:00New York Rangers Florida Panthers NHL

Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness blasts team’s terrible culture after season-finale loss to Capitals: ‘These guys,… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:51Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Rick Bowness

Post-mortem: Rick Bowness was right to call out the Columbus Blue Jackets The Hockey News18:44Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Rick Bowness

Sunny Mehta named new General Manager of Devils Sporting News19:48New Jersey Devils Florida Panthers NHL

Devils name Florida assistant GM and analytics specialist Mehta as team’s new general manager TSN19:44New Jersey Devils Florida Panthers NHL

NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin earns assist in possible finale Deadspin04:05Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Alex Ovechkin

Bruins' Marco Sturm drops hint at interesting lineup for regular-season final against Devils Causeway Crowd (Weblog)11:42Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals eliminated from playoff contention after Flyers win WTOP10:30Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup NHL

Dan Vladar message to Flyers fans will win everyone over Broad Street Buzz (Weblog)14:02Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup NHL

New York Islanders raise money for a convicted killer because he’s a cop Defector12:13New York Islanders NHL NYPD

NHL's Islanders raise funds for police officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's… CBC.ca07:14New York Islanders NHL NYPD

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff… MailOnline16:18Alex Ovechkin Pittsburgh Penguins NHL

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hints at possible return for 22nd season Sportsnaut12:43Alex Ovechkin Pittsburgh Penguins NHL

Flyers coach Rick Tocchet warns penguins stars before playoff series Heavy.com18:10NHL Playoffs Stanley Cup NHL

Flyers clinch postseason berth for the first time in five years Broad Street Buzz (Weblog)19:03NHL Playoffs Stanley Cup NHL

Rangers trade for Matthews or Tkachuk nothing but pipe dream Heavy.com08:31New York Rangers NHL NHL Atlantic

Rangers should forget about Matthews and target this Leafs forward Blue Line Station (Weblog)12:45New York Rangers NHL NHL Atlantic

Getting to know the Flyers: Porter Martone PensBurgh07:17Philadelphia Flyers NHL Pittsburgh Penguins

Alex Ovechkin is ‘pretty sure’ he hasn’t played his last game in the NHL, wants to know Capitals plan to compete for… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)11:39Philadelphia Flyers NHL Pittsburgh Penguins

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Devils hire ex-Panthers executive Sunny Mehta as general manager MailOnline19:52

Sunny Mehta named new General Manager of Devils Sporting News19:48

In the last 10 minutes

Islanders Criticized for Promoting Cop Fundraiser After Manslaughter Conviction The Kansas City Star19:47

Panthers assistant general manager Sunny Mehta hired to lead Devils’ front office Miami Herald19:46

Devils name Florida assistant GM and analytics specialist Mehta as team’s new general manager TSN19:44

Penguins cut ties with $3.75 million veteran on eve of NHL playoffs Sporting News19:43

In the last 15 minutes

Sunny Mehta Hired As General Manager of the New Jersey Devils All About The Jersey19:40

In the last half-hour

Mika Zibanejad reveals Rangers prospects have motivated veteran players Blue Line Station (Weblog)19:31

In the last hour

Penguins place defenseman Matt Dumba on unconditional waivers Pittsburgh Tribune-Review19:19

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk wants to turn rollercoaster season into playoff success Ottawa Sun19:13

Stanley Cup playoffs to open with Saturday tripleheader Deadspin19:07

In the last 2 hours

Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to extension Deadspin18:47

Mulling retirement, Alex Ovechkin keeps the Capitals (and his kids) guessing The Washington Post18:35

Canucks: Five questions for the end-of-season news conference Vancouver Sun18:29

South Jersey dry cleaner washes Penguin name away for NHL playoffs CBS Philadelphia18:20

Struggling New York Mets Player Still Owed Over $70 Million Heavy.com18:10

Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet Warns Penguins Stars Before Playoff Series Heavy.com18:10

In the last 4 hours

Summer begins early for the Washington Capitals with Ovechkin decision looming WTOP17:45

Capitals’ Ovechkin hints at returning to NHL, ‘pretty sure’ he won’t retire The Washington Times17:42

Hurricanes head into playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers’ arrival TSN17:41

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Zegras, Flyers REIGNITE Rivalry With Crosby, Penguins | PHLY Flyers PHLY Sports17:36

Sens 1-on-1: How can the Senators pull off the upset against the Hurricanes? Ottawa Sun17:31

Rasmus Sandin potentially suffered significant injury to knee, still waiting for final test results: ‘I think it’ll be… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:26

Blue Jackets' Bowness And Red Wings' McLellan Were Absolutely Right News & Observer, North Carolina17:14

Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to return next season days after rant NBC Sports16:46

The Stage Is Theirs PhillyVoice16:37

Penguins forwards Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte likely to ‘go’ against FlyersVideo Pittsburgh Tribune-Review16:36

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders reflect on rookie’s ‘Amazing’ first season Sportsnaut16:28

Carolina Hurricanes head into the playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers'… MailOnline16:28

How Rangers wasted chance to best evaluate Dylan Garand as legit NHL goalie Forever Blueshirts16:28

Blue Jackets bring back Bowness as head coach for 2026-27 season WOSU Public Media16:22

Crosby, Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return TSN16:20

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff… MailOnline16:18

Chris Pronger opens up on time with Flyers, Philly fans, new memoir CBS Philadelphia15:58

In the last 6 hours

‘This is what you play for’: The Penguins relish return to the Stanley Cup playoffs Pittsburgh Tribune-Review15:35

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll extend 21-year NHL career UPI15:20

Blue Jackets hand coach Rick Bowness a contract extension following passionate rant Sporting News15:19

Islanders captain addresses future ahead of key offseason Sportsnaut15:17

Bowness agrees to return as Blue Jackets coach ESPN.co.uk15:12

Travis Konecny reveals he told the Flyers to draft Porter Martone Broad Street Hockey15:04

Stormy Introduces New Pet - Lenny The Robodog Carolina Hurricanes - Official Site15:04

Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to return next season MailOnline14:56

Capitals re-assign prospect forward Milton Gästrin to the AHL’s Hershey Bears Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:52

Iona WBB Signs Two For 2026-27 Season Iona University Athletics - Official Site14:45

Blake Lizotte, Connor Dewar look ready to rock for Game 1. So who comes out for the Penguins? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette14:40

Semyon Varlamov plays in his first professional game since a 2024 injury with the NY Islanders Eyes On Isles (Weblog)14:38

Pens and Flyers kicking off playoff series on Saturday night PensBurgh14:34

Penguins place D Dumba on unconditional waivers just ahead of playoffs TSN14:28

Sabres centre Carrick to miss series vs. Boston, Ostlund, Lyon possible to return TSN14:18

Blue Jackets announce Rick Bowness will return as full-time head coach again next season Union and Blue (Weblog)14:17

Bowness Gets New Deal with Blue Jackets After Tirade NHL Trade Talk14:15

Flyers playoffs: Game 1 vs. Penguins set for Saturday night in Pittsburgh PhillyVoice14:04

LIVE NOW: Don Waddell & Rick Bowness Press Conference Columbus Blue Jackets - Official Site14:01

Blue Jackets loan Aston-Reese, Del Bel Belluz to Cleveland (AHL) Columbus Blue Jackets - Official Site14:01

Penguins forwards Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte return to practice Pittsburgh Tribune-Review13:53

In the last 8 hours

Report: Rick Bowness agrees to extension with Blue Jackets Deadspin13:52

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again Deadspin13:52

Game One Start Time Announced Canes Country13:51

Islanders GM Darche, Pulock Open Up About Key Blueliner’s Injury Sportsnaut13:45

Beyond Numbers: A Long, Hard Look at Hurricanes Goaltending Going Into Postseason Sportsnaut13:34

Ilya Protas becomes the sixth Hershey Bears player ever to be named to the AHL All-Rookie Team Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:31

Game 1 of Senators first-round series with Hurricanes set for Saturday afternoon Ottawa Sun13:27

5 burning questions before the Flyers’ playoff run begins Broad Street Hockey13:23

NY Islanders reignite fanbase as UBS Arena attendance rises for first time ever Eyes On Isles (Weblog)13:17

Alex Ovechkin Gives Major Hint To Capitals About His Future Heavy.com13:15

Senators kick off Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Canadiens begin series on Sunday TSN13:06

Flyers-Penguins playoff schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs released CBS Philadelphia13:04

Comcast Spectacor unveils exact location of new South Philly arena CBS Philadelphia12:54

Penguins-Flyers series opens Saturday Pittsburgh Tribune-Review12:52

Guessing when Penguins-Flyers will play Game 1 of NHL playoff series Sporting News12:47

Ovechkin jokes about inking a two-year deal as future remains murky TSN12:46

Rangers should forget about Matthews and target this Leafs forward Blue Line Station (Weblog)12:45

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Hints at Possible Return for 22nd Season Sportsnaut12:43

Rick Bowness is coming back as head coach. Now what? The Cannon12:37

Senators Playoff Preview: What to Expect From the Hurricanes Sportsnaut12:23

The Perfect Playoff for the Ottawa Senators Silver Seven12:21

Red Wings can learn a lot from conference rival coach Octopus Thrower (Weblog)12:14

Maple Leafs should target Rangers center to fix a lot of their problems this summer Editor In Leaf (Weblog)12:14

New York Islanders Raise Money For A Convicted Killer Because He’s A Cop Defector12:13

Alex Ovechkin Teases Return For Next Season with Capitals NHL Trade Talk12:03

Alex Ovechkin sends clear message on future as Capitals await decision Sporting News11:56

5 Rangers we most want to hear from at breakup day, including Adam Fox Forever Blueshirts11:53

Earlier today

Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook MailOnline11:52

Cranberry Foundation Launches Penguins Playoff Ticket Auction For Community Support Patch11:47

The memories of postseason's past ignite the future in Flyers' playoff hype video PhillyVoice11:47

Alex Ovechkin is ‘pretty sure’ he hasn’t played his last game in the NHL, wants to know Capitals plan to compete for… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)11:39

Bowness agrees to extension two days after ripping into Blue Jackets TSN11:34

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reveals retirement plans Sporting News11:25

Home Game One | Date/Time TBD Philadelphia Flyers - Official Site11:25

What Went Wrong With the NY Islanders this season? Eyes On Isles (Weblog)11:15

Rangers, Jack Leiter Face A’s in Series Finale: How to Watch, TV, Stream, Radio Sports Illustrated11:14

Comparing this year’s Flyers lineup to the last time they were in the playoffs Broad Street Hockey11:11

Bright Spots from a Disappointing New Jersey Devils Season All About The Jersey11:11

NHL Rumor Roundup: Capitals And Kraken Could Be Busy In The Trade Market The Hockey News11:03

NY Islanders Kyle Palmieri expects to be ready to go next season following ACL tear Eyes On Isles (Weblog)10:14

Dougie Hamilton’s Silence Speaks Volumes on Devils Tenure Sportsnaut10:11

Rangers vs. Lightning: The End Blueshirt Banter10:07

Islanders News: Cleanouts and Varlamov cleanups Lighthouse Hockey09:57

Flyers vs. Penguins: Breaking down the forward matchup ahead of the playoffs Broad Street Hockey09:50

Rangers have ‘mixed’ emotions after disappointing season ends with win Forever Blueshirts09:40

Has Coby White with the Hornets made you care about the NBA? Carolina March09:19

The A's Lineup the Last Time They Led the AL West Sports Illustrated09:12

Blueshirt Bandwidth #80: Goodbye Quick & Are the Rangers One of the Worst Run Franchises? Blueshirt Banter09:06

The Maple Leafs reportedly almost got Egor Chinakhov from Columbus PensBurgh08:38

Flyers vs. Penguins series preview: How can Flyers defeat their in-state rivals? PHLY Sports08:38

Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 79 Blueshirt Banter08:36

Rangers Trade for Matthews or Tkachuk Nothing but Pipe Dream Heavy.com08:31

Shapiro, McAfee wager on Penguins versus Flyers playoff series Pittsburgh Tribune-Review08:28

Bantering Points: 4/16/26 Blueshirt Banter08:05

Getting to know the Flyers: Porter Martone PensBurgh07:17

New AI tool that predicts 5-year breast cancer risk should be available to women at 35, NCCN guidelines say PhillyVoice07:16

Over 60 vinyl dealers will take over a stretch of South Street for Record Riot PhillyVoice07:16

NHL's Islanders raise funds for police officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's… CBC.ca07:14

Thursday Caps Clips: Breakdown Day Awaits Japers' Rink07:13

Revisiting the Flyers 2025-26 predictions Broad Street Buzz (Weblog)07:10

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