NHL News

Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames

The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.

Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought

The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

Minnesota Duluth's Plante captures Hobey Baker Minnesota Duluth's Plante captures Hobey Baker

Max Plante became Minnesota Duluth's seventh Hobey Baker winner, beating out Denver's Eric Pohlkamp and Michigan's T.J. Hughes.

Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club

Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.

Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season

The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.

Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension

General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.

Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.

Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season

John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.

🏒 Step back in time: Repicking the 2016 draft 🏒 Step back in time: Repicking the 2016 draft

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.