NEWS
11:13 AM - Alexander Nikishin (Car) (concussion) isn't expected to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Flyers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
10:31 AM - Jonas Siegenthaler (NJ) (undisclosed) won't participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship because of an injury, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports Monday.
10:06 AM - Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) stopped just seven shots Sunday in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 7 of their first-round series.
10:05 AM - Adam Engstrom (Mtl) was assigned to AHL Laval on Monday.
10:01 AM - Alex Newhook (Mtl) scored the game-winning goal Sunday in the Canadiens' 2-1 victory over the Lightning in Game 7 of their first-round series.
9:55 AM - Kaiden Guhle (Mtl) notched two assists Sunday in the Canadiens' 2-1 win over the Lightning in Game 7 of their first-round series.
9:53 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) made 28 saves Sunday in the Canadiens' 2-1 win over the Lightning in Game 7 of their first-round series.
8:42 PM - Jesper Wallstedt (Min) will guard the road crease in Sunday's Game 1 against the Avalanche, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.
7:52 PM - Cameron Hughes (Dal) scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Texas' 5-4 overtime win over Chicago in Game 4 on Sunday.
6:20 PM - Michal Postava (Det) recorded a 30-save shutout in AHL Grand Rapids' 2-0 win over Manitoba in Game 2 on Sunday.
5:41 PM - Noah Dobson (Mtl) (thumb) is expected to play in Game 7 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
5:40 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will patrol the road crease in Sunday's Game 7 against the Lightning, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
2:40 PM - Lukas Reichel (Bos) was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.
2:13 PM - Dylan Coghlan (VGK) was recalled from AHL Henderson on Sunday.
2:07 PM - Joel Kiviranta (Col) (undisclosed) hasn't resumed skating yet, according to Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports on Sunday.
1:47 PM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) Ek (lower body) will miss the first two games of Minnesota's second-round series against Colorado, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic on Sunday.
1:36 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (upper body) won't play in Game 1 against Minnesota on Sunday, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.
1:28 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) is expected to protect the home net against Minnesota on Sunday in Game 1, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
12:50 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) participated in Sunday's practice and should be available for Game 1 of the second round of the 2026 Cup Playoffs, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
12:41 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (lower body) isn't expected to be available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday.
12:35 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) isn't expected to be an option in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Sunday.
11:41 AM - Noah Dobson (Mtl) (thumb) will be a game-time decision for Game 7 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
11:25 AM - Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) is expected to patrol the home crease in Game 7 against Montreal on Sunday, per Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.
10:15 AM - Viktor Arvidsson (Bos) suffered a fractured rib and a punctured lung during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports Sunday.
10:06 AM - Isak Posch (Col) was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.
10:54 PM - Kashawn Aitcheson (NYI) produced three assists in OHL Barrie's 4-3 overtime win over Brantford in Game 6 on Saturday.
7:40 PM - Alexander Nikishin (Car) (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Game 1 of the second round versus the Flyers on Saturday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
6:03 PM - Domenic DiVincentiis (Wpg) recorded a 39-save shutout in AHL Manitoba's 1-0 win over Grand Rapids in Game 1 on Saturday.
5:35 PM - Owen Tippett (Phi) (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 1 against Carolina on Saturday, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.
5:08 PM - Dan Vladar (Phi) is expected to start on the road in Game 1 against Carolina on Saturday.
3:44 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (upper body) took part in Saturday's practice and is day-to-day, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
3:43 PM - Joel Kiviranta (Col) (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Saturday.
3:33 PM - Charlie McAvoy (Bos) NHL Department of Player Safety announced Saturday that McAvoy was offered an in-person hearing for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson on Friday.
2:36 PM - Radko Gudas (Ana) (lower body) skated on his own Saturday, and the Ducks hope to have him back at some point during their second-round series against Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.
1:14 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) logged two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
1:12 PM - Tage Thompson (Buf) logged two assists, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
1:09 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
1:00 PM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) Ek (undisclosed) is questionable for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
12:46 PM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) will miss at least the beginning of Minnesota's second-round series against Colorado, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports Saturday.
11:30 AM - Alexander Nikishin (Car) (concussion) appears poised to be a game-time decision against Philadelphia on Saturday in Game 1, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
11:19 AM - Nikolaj Ehlers (Car) (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 against Philadelphia on Saturday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
10:40 AM - David Pastrnak (Bos) scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Sabres in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:36 AM - Mattias Samuelsson (Buf) scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:34 AM - Alex Tuch (Buf) scored a goal while adding two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:31 AM - Zach Benson (Buf) scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:23 AM - Jeremy Swayman (Bos) stopped 22 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 6 of their first-round series. The fourth goal was an empty-netter at the 16:40 mark of the third period.
10:17 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) stopped 32 shots Friday during the Canadiens' 1-0 overtime loss to the Lightning in Game 6 of their first-round series.
10:13 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 25 of 26 shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of their first-round series.
10:12 AM - Gage Goncalves (TB) scored the overtime winner Friday in the Lightning's 1-0 victory over the Canadiens in Game 6 of their first-round series.
10:06 AM - Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) made 30 saves Friday in the Lightning's 1-0 overtime win over the Canadiens in Game 6 of their first-round series.
3:16 AM - Kailer Yamamoto (Uta) scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.
3:13 AM - Karel Vejmelka (Uta) allowed four goals on 25 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
3:09 AM - Cole Smith (VGK) scored an empty-net goal, added six hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mammoth in Game 6.
3:07 AM - Colton Sissons (VGK) scored a goal, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mammoth in Game 6.
3:02 AM - Brett Howden (VGK) scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mammoth in Game 6.
3:00 AM - Mitch Marner (VGK) scored twice on seven shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mammoth in Game 6.
7:14 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) was on the ice for warmups but didn't participate in line rushes, indicating he won't play in Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:04 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will protect the road goal versus the Bruins on Friday in Game 6, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
6:38 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will protect the home goal versus the Lightning on Friday in Game 6, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
6:36 PM - Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) will guard the road goal versus the Canadiens in Game 6 on Friday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.
6:19 PM - Jeremy Swayman (Bos) will start in Friday's Game 6 at home versus the Sabres, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports.
4:20 PM - Dylan Holloway (StL) signed a five-year contract extension with the Blues on Friday.
2:38 PM - Jack McBain (Uta) (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 6 against Vegas on Friday, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
2:35 PM - Barrett Hayton (Uta) (upper body) was classified as a game-time decision ahead of Game 6 versus Vegas on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
1:51 PM - Karel Vejmelka (Uta) was the first goalie to leave the ice ahead of Friday's Game 6 clash with Vegas, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports, indicating he'll patrol the crease.
1:46 PM - Michael Bunting (Dal) had an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 6.
1:35 PM - Mavrik Bourque (Dal) scored a goal on five shots and added five hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 6.
1:33 PM - Wyatt Johnston (Dal) scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 6.
1:30 PM - Jake Oettinger (Dal) stopped 16 of 19 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 6. The last two goals were empty-netters.
1:28 PM - Vladimir Tarasenko (Min) scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
1:25 PM - Matt Boldy (Min) scored two empty-net goals, added five shots on net, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
1:24 PM - Quinn Hughes (Min) scored twice on three shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
1:22 PM - Jesper Wallstedt (Min) stopped 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
12:21 PM - Nikolaj Ehlers (Car) (lower body) is progressing in his recovery ahead of Game 1 versus Philadelphia on Saturday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
12:18 PM - Frederik Andersen (Car) is expected to get the starting nod at home for Game 1 against the Flyers on Saturday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
12:11 PM - Charle-Edouard D'Astous (TB) (undisclosed) is poised to play in Friday's Game 6 matchup with the Canadiens, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
12:07 PM - Nick Paul (TB) (illness) will rejoin the lineup versus the Habs in Game 6 on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
12:02 PM - Nick Paul (TB) (illness) will be a game-time call for Game 6 versus Montreal on Friday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
11:59 AM - Charle-Edouard D'Astous (TB) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus the Canadiens in Game 6 on Friday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
11:54 AM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
10:54 AM - Alexander Nikishin (Car) (concussion) was skating in a regular jersey at Friday's practice session, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
9:46 PM - Connor Ingram (Edm) is expected to start on the road against Anaheim in Game 6 on Thursday, per Patrick Present of The Hockey News.
7:08 PM - Jesper Wallstedt (Min) will protect the home net versus the Stars in Game 6 on Thursday, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
7:04 PM - Jake Oettinger (Dal) will protect the road goal versus the Wild in Game 6 on Thursday, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
6:16 PM - Adam Henrique (Edm) (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 6 against Anaheim on Thursday.
6:12 PM - Jason Dickinson (Edm) (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 6 versus the Ducks.
6:02 PM - Braeden Bowman (VGK) was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Thursday, per SinBin.vegas.
5:56 PM - Trevor Connelly (VGK) was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Thursday, SinBin.vegas reports.
4:17 PM - Elias Salomonsson (Wpg) underwent shoulder surgery Thursday and is expected to be out for 5-6 months, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.
4:14 PM - Nikita Chibrikov (Wpg) had core muscle surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Thursday.
2:08 PM - Matvei Michkov (Phi) registered an assist in Philadelphia's 1-0 overtime victory over Pittsburgh in Game 6 on Wednesday.
1:55 PM - Lukas Dostal (Ana) will get the starting nod at home for Game 6 versus the Oilers on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
1:32 PM - Ross Johnston (Ana) (lower body) will not be an option for Game 6 against the Oilers on Thursday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
1:31 PM - Radko Gudas (Ana) (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Oilers, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
12:26 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) is dealing with an illness that kept him off the ice Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
11:52 AM - Arttu Hyry (Dal) (lower body) will not be in action versus the Wild in Game 6 on Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
11:20 AM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Game 6 versus Dallas on Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
9:37 AM - Cam York (Phi) scored the overtime winner Wednesday during the Flyers' 1-0 victory over the Penguins in Game 6 of their first-round series.
9:37 AM - Joel Blomqvist (Pit) was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
9:33 AM - Dan Vladar (Phi) stopped all 42 shots he faced Wednesday during the Flyers' 1-0 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 6 of their first-round series.
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