There are five games on the NHL schedule for Friday, all with playoff implications ...

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Detroit's playoff chances are slim, and each of its remaining games is a must-win; on the draft lottery front, the Red Wings are currently 11th. The Lightning remain in the hunt to finish first in the ...

A tepid game atmosphere has become typical in Toronto and other big hockey cities. What can these teams learn from ...

Short five regulars due to injury, including the reigning MVP, the Colorado Avalanche dropped a 4-1 decision to the Vancouver ...

After facing the Red Wings, Tampa Bay will host the Buffalo Sabres and the Panthers. The Lightning will close the regular season with a road game against the New York Rangers.

The Jets (112 points), Washington Capitals (109) and Stars (106) are still alive in the race for best regular-season record ...

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal spoke after the game about the gritty loss to Washington and how there is still a positive to ...

One of those key injuries is goaltender Stuart Skinner (head), who hasn't played since March 26. He is reportedly feeling ...

Detroit Red Wings (36-35-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-7, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon will sit out Thursday's game versus the Vancouver Canucks in Denver and ...