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Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
👀 Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"[read more]
Predators' Josi (upper body) misses Utah game
Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch before Thursday night's game at Utah because of an upper-body injury.[read more]
Wisconsin makes first Frozen Four final since '10
Wisconsin topped North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to reach the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010.[read more]
Co-owner on Kraken's woes: 'Going to get it fixed'
While the Kraken are nearing elimination from playoff contention, co-owner Tod Leiweke is confident the team can improve, saying "we're committed to fixing it."[read more]
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.[read more]
How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.[read more]
Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four
Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.[read more]