Connor Bedard or Brock Faber? Insider Charlie Roumeliotis weighs in on the 2023-24 Calder Trophy debate after Chicago and Minnesota squared off for the final time this season on Sunday.
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10 observations: Blackhawks’ offense goes dry in shutout loss to Wild
The Blackhawks were shut out for the 13th time this season after falling to Minnesota 4-0 on Sunday. Here are 10 observations from the loss.
Hertl expected to make Golden Knights debut Monday
Tomas Hertl will likely make his Vegas Golden Knights debut Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, head coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters Sunday.
The Golden Knights acquired Hertl from the San Jose Sharks in a stunning deadline deal, but the forward hasn't played since Jan. 27 while recovering from knee surgery.
Though normally a center, Hertl skated at left wing alongside Chandler Stephenson and Michael Amadio during Sunday's practice.
A two-time 30-goal scorer, Hertl had recorded 15 goals and 19 assists in 48 games with the Sharks before the injury.
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How scouts evaluate Sharks’ top 10 prospects from 2023-24 season
San Jose Hockey Now's Sheng Peng spoke to numerous NHL scouts about the Sharks' top 10 prospects from the 2023-24 season.
Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – April 7, 2024
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 7, 2024
Post Game: Headed in De Wrong Direction
Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (46:22) and JT Miller (1:12:45) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:24:17) provide their analysis.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Sens’ Tkachuk goes at Hischier for post-buzzer goal
Brady Tkachuk got upset with Nico Hischier for sliding a puck into an empty net after time expired, two months after reveling in watching a teammate take a slap shot into an open cage.
The Ottawa Senators captain took issue when his New Jersey Devils counterpart guided the puck into the empty net with time having already run out in the Metropolitan Division squad's 4-3 win Saturday night.
Hischier carried the puck into the Devils' defensive zone just as the clock ran down to zero. He then skated toward the net and slid the puck in before leaving the scene. Tkachuk immediately expressed disbelief and went right after Hischier, causing a line brawl to break out.
Well that's one way to close out a hockey game. pic.twitter.com/4jEtaepgXy
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 7, 2024
Here's another look at what Tkachuk was upset about.
Empty nets bring everyone together. pic.twitter.com/s8YUInNHcs
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 7, 2024
In February, Tkachuk's teammate, Ridly Greig, took a slap shot into an empty net that incensed Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly. The blue-liner cross-checked Greig in the face in retaliation, and the NHL ultimately suspended the rearguard for five games.
Tkachuk seemed to enjoy Greig's actions - before Rielly took exception to them.
"I'm not going to lie to you," Tkachuk said at the time. "I was crying laughing until the cross-check happened, and then the wires crossed a little bit. So, you know what? If you know (Greig), and I hope a lot of people get to know him, he's one of the best guys around."
Ottawa's loss on Saturday night officially eliminated the club from playoff contention.
Tkachuk's 34th goal of the season cut New Jersey's lead to 4-3 with 5:43 to go in the third period.
The Senators and Devils won't meet again until next season.
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Flyers blown out by Blue Jackets for 7th straight loss, slide out of playoff spot
The Flyers were blasted by the Blue Jackets, 6-2, Saturday night, falling out of playoff position with their seventh straight loss.
Islanders shut out Predators, 2-0, to strengthen postseason chances
Semyon Varlamov had a season-high 41 saves for his third shutout of the season, and the Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 Saturday night, getting a crucial win in their playoff push.