Aleksander Barkov remained down on one knee briefly after the hit, then skated off and went to the Panthers’ locker room. … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov misses final 10 minutes of Panthers’ win after taking hit from Lightning’s Brandon Hagel
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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Facing Suspension
Lightning winger Brandon Hagel will have a player safety hearing today for his major interference penalty against Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov in last night’s loss, the league announced. Officials upheld the major for Hagel after reviewing the play, which occurred midway through the third period of Tampa’s eventual 2-0 loss in Game 2. While Hagel was forechecking on … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Facing Suspension
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about. Plenty of changes could be on the horizon to get these clubs back into contention. We could see anything from re-toolings to complete roster teardowns. Some clubs have draft picks and prospects to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery
The Philadelphia Flyers will have to be without one of their defencemen for part of next season. News emerged late Thursday morning that Rasmus Ristolainen will be out six months after having tricep surgery in late March. The Finnish blueliner is expected to miss training camp. Per Flyers, Rasmus Ristolainen "underwent successful surgery on his right triceps tendon rupture on … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery
Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Dallas Stars have only led for 1:02 of ice time the entire series, yet they have a 2-1 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche after three games that included the franchise’s first back-to-back overtime wins in the postseason. Forward Colin Blackwell, a fourth-liner who has been in and out of the lineup all year, became the unlikely hero in Game 2. Tyler Seguin buried the … [Read more...] about Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche