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1 day ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
NHL fans were not shy in commenting about the shoving match between Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz and Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig on Tuesday, April 22. The incident occurred during Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the two teams. Anthony Stolarz on His Takedown of Ridly GreigMidway in the second period, Greig was crowding the Maple Leafs’ goalie in the crease in front of the net.
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1 day ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk still projected confidence despite his team going 2-0 down in the first-round playoff series against archrivals the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tkachuk spoke to the media after the Senators’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, April 23. The series has been dubbed the playoff ‘Battle of Ontario’ given the history between the two franchises.
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2 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights will play Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 22. Vegas, which won Game 1 by a score of 4-2, will be looking to extend its lead, while the Wild will be desperate to open its account. Projected Lineups for Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden KnightsVegas, who won the Pacific Division yet again this season, also went 3-0-0 in the regular season series against Minnesota.
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2 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers will face each other in the NHL playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Game 1 of the Battle of Florida will begin on Tuesday, April 22. The Panthers and Bolts are familiar foes in recent years, with the winner of the series going on to reach the Stanley Cup Finals whenever the two teams have played one another in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Projected Lineups for Tampa Bay Lightning vs.
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2 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
New Jersey Devils players Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes will reportedly miss the second playoff series game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, April 22. Both were injured during Game 1, and while Hughes returned to the ice later in the game, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed their absence ahead of Game 2.
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2 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
The Battle of Ontario continues on Tuesday, April 22, with the Ottawa Senators taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their playoff series. Toronto settled quite a few fans’ jitters with a thumping 6-2 win in the series opener. Analysts pointed to a lack of playoff experience as one of the prime causes for the Senators’ defeat, with Ottawa outshooting Toronto 56-30 on the night, including going 30-13 during the 5-on-5 game.
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2 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to ride the momentum from their dominant display in Game 1 against the New Jersey Devils. The Canes defeated the Devils 4-1 and outshot the latter 45-24 on the night. The Devils, on the other hand, will look to build on a solid third-period performance and bounce back to tie the series. Projected Lineups for Carolina Hurricanes vs.
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3 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
Hockey fans took to social media to express their disbelief after the NHL Player Safety Department announced that there would be no further action against Ottawa Senators player Ridly Greig for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares. The incident occurred during Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the two teams. Greig was initially assessed a five-minute penalty, which was reduced to a two-minute minor after a video review during the game.
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3 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
Veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan criticized the New York Rangers front office this past week and praised his teammate, Igor Shesterkin. The 33-year-old, a recent trade acquisition from the Colorado Avalanche in a deal that sent Ryan Lindgren the other way, played just three games for New York. Rangers Coach Peter Laviolette then scratched him for the last 18 games of the season. The Rangers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after going 4-13-0 starting in November 2024.
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3 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Tushaar Kuthiala
The Dallas Stars will host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, April 21, in Game 2 of their first-round 2025 playoff series. They’ll be looking to bounce back after a 5-1 loss in Game 1. Neither team has announced any lineup changes or injuries since the opener. Historically, Dallas has done well in Game 2s, posting a 5-2 record in that spot since the 2022 playoffs. According to analysts, Game 1 was closer than the final score suggests.
