The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Jonathan Drouin from the AHL's Syracuse Crunch, general manager Steve Yzerman announced Thursday.
If Drouin plays in final two TB regular season games, he gets an accrued season counting towards UFA status but TB not concerned with that.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 7, 2016
More to come.
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This is what it's come to up in Canada: Dachshunds are playing hockey - and we're watching. And, still, the truth remains: There's nothing like Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens.
The playoffs begin April 13. None of the seven Canadian teams in the league will be taking part.
Thank God for the dogs.
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It's been a slice, Rexall. ✌️ #FarewellRexallPlacehttps://t.co/gYDMlxLx1T
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 7, 2016
There was a sign at the Edmonton Oilers' final game at Rexall Place on Wednesday that said it best: "That's Rexall, folks."
The Oilers said goodbye in fine fashion, winning one last time at the rink where multiple Stanley Cups were celebrated - and countless memories made.
Head coach Todd McLellan probably has a few regrets after his first season behind the Edmonton bench, but Wednesday night was special, and he knows it.
"The energy in the building was phenomenal," he said. "It was emotional. I've only been here for one year and it was emotional for me. I can’t imagine a season-ticket holder that’s been here for 40 years, how they felt. But it was a good way for our guys to thank them for their support. We haven't given them enough wins, but we performed (Wednesday) and I'm happy that we did."
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Backed by a 30-save shutout from Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings picked up a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, setting up a chance to clinch the playoffs with another victory Thursday against the Boston Bruins.
The Red Wings currently sit two points ahead of the Bruins for third place in the Atlantic, with two games remaining for each team. A win of any kind against their division rivals will book their ticket to the postseason for a record 25th consecutive year.
| Team | GP | W | L | O | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wings | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | 93 |
| Bruins | 80 | 41 | 30 | 9 | 91 |
Despite getting outshot 30-26 during Wednesday's win, defenseman Kyle Quincey is confident that if the Red Wings maintain their level of play, they'll be preparing for a first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning soon.
Kyle Quincey called this game a template for Red Wings. Says if they play like that vs. Bruins they'll win that game too.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) April 7, 2016
Meanwhile, the Bruins remain tied with the Flyers for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot at 91 points, but Philadelphia has a game in hand. They will also be in action Thursday, facing the league-worst Toronto Maple Leafs.
| Team | GP | W | L | O | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyers | 79 | 39 | 27 | 13 | 91 |
| Bruins | 80 | 41 | 30 | 9 | 91 |
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DETROIT - Jimmy Howard made 30 saves, Darren Helm, Andreas Athanasiou and Kyle Quincey scored for Detroit, and the Red Wings took a step toward a 25th consecutive playoff appearance with a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.
The Red Wings (93 points) lead Boston (91) in the race for third place in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia (91) is tied with the Bruins for the second wild card.
The Flyers have three games remaining, while Detroit and Boston each have two. The Bruins host the Red Wings on Thursday night.
Helm scored in the first period and Athanasiou added a short-handed goal in the second for Detroit, which hasn't missed the postseason since 1990. Quincey's goal was an empty-netter.
Howard held on for his second shutout of the season.
Detroit took a 1-0 lead on Helm's goal in the first. Philadelphia's Shayne Gostisbehere was trying to help clear the puck by flinging it around behind the net from near the corner, but instead it went toward the goal and bounced in front, where Helm was able to flip it past Flyers goalie Steve Mason for his 13th goal of the season.
An even more glaring mistake led to the second goal. Philadelphia's Jakub Voracek let the puck get past him near the boards with the Flyers on the power play. There was nobody back to prevent Athanasiou from going in alone on a breakaway, and his eighth goal of the season made it 2-0.
Mason's most impressive sequence came in the second when he stopped a breakaway by Helm, then recovered in time to deny Luke Glendening's follow-up attempt. Voracek hit the crossbar with a wrist shot in the second, and that's the closest the Flyers came to beating Howard.
Quincey's empty-net goal with 1:43 left in the game was a strange one. Skating near his own net, he tried to slam the puck around the glass to clear it. The puck bounced out at a weird angle and slid all the way down into the goal.
NOTES: This was Detroit's last home game of the regular season. Pavel Datsyuk was honored before the game for reaching 600 assists recently, and fans chanted ''one more year'' at the 37-year-old star, hoping he will remain with the Red Wings. . The short-handed goal was only the second of the season by Detroit. . Philadelphia was without G Michal Neuvirth (lower body) and D Andrew MacDonald (upper body). . Red Wings F Tomas Jurco replaced rookie Anthony Mantha in the lineup.
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