This season has been a rarity of sorts for NHL bench bosses.For the first time since 1966-67, not a single coach has been fired midseason. The men who occupy the 31 head coaching spots should see it as an accomplishment, but general managers might just be taking their time before pulling the trigger.Several dominoes could fall once the regular season comes to an end. There are as many as a half-dozen coaches on the hot seat as the final week of the regular season wraps up:Bill PetersPeters' time with the Carolina Hurricanes could very well come to an end in roughly a week's time.Peters' biggest knock is the fact he's been with the club for four years and has not been able to reach the postseason.The club is already looking for a new GM, and it makes sense for a new coach to follow suit. There is also a chance the new GM will look to bring in his own coach, it's not uncommon. On the other hand, there is the potential for Peters to walk, as sources have reportedly told Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman that Peters has an "out" in his contract, one he can exercise in the first week after the season ends.All that considered, it seems more likely than not that Peters will be out in Carolina.Alain VigneaultThere could soon be a job opening in the Big Apple.After five seasons with the Rangers and four postseason appearances, Vigneault's tenure in New York could be coming to an end.After leading his club to the Stanley Cup Final in his first year with the team and an appearance in the conference final the following campaign, Vigneault then saw mixed results with losses in the first and second rounds, before missing the postseason completely this season.The Rangers announced their intention to rebuild back in February, and with the team seemingly turning a new leaf as they look toward the future, it would not come as a surprise if the next step in that process included a new coach.Such was the case during his time with the Vancouver Canucks, Vigneault got his club close to a Cup victory, but not close enough.Glen GulutzanGulutzan has only been behind the Calgary Flames' bench for two seasons, but each has been miserable in its own way.Last season, the Flames were swept in the first round at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks after finishing with the first wild-card spot in the West. This year, after the team retooled in the offseason acquiring Travis Hamonic and Mike Smith, the club saw an even worse fate, missing the playoffs outright.Amid that, Gulutzan has gained a reputation of reaming out his teams in practice, including twice this season and one where he threw his stick into the stands.According to Friedman, players approached Gulutzan last season suggesting they would prefer a more calm approach, but obviously he hasn't taken that completely to heart.Barry TrotzYou can't argue with the success Trotz and the Washington Capitals have had during the regular season over his four years with the club, but his playoff accolades are a different story.Including the 2017-18 year, Trotz has led the Capitals to three straight division titles, two straight Presidents' Trophy wins, and picked up the Jack Adams in the 2015-16 season. However, under Trotz, the Capitals have failed to go any further than the second round of the playoffs, and let's be honest, this is a results-driven league.No decisions will be made on his future until after the Capitals season concludes, meaning Trotz could very well be playing for his job this spring.Todd McLellanSome might call this season a one-off for the Edmonton Oilers, but whatever it is, it hasn't been pretty.After getting to the second round of the playoffs last year, the Oilers have taken a nose dive, and are now set to finish among the 10 worst teams in the league. Very few could have seen this type of regression, but nevertheless, here we are.There are many fingers being pointed as to why the club sits where it does, and one that can't be ignored is the one directed at McLellan. Sure, he's at the mercy of what GM Peter Chiarelli has given him, but, his club's home penalty kill - which ranks as the worst in NHL history since the stat started being tracked - is under a microscope.The team may elect to give him another shot since wisdom would argue the team isn't nearly as bad as its play would suggest, but regardless, McLellan's seat is awfully warm these days.Joel QuennevilleWhile any of the men above could certainly be canned in the coming weeks, the name garnering the most speculation is Quenneville.The Chicago Blackhawks bench boss has been with the club for the past 10 years and will miss the playoffs for the first time in his tenure this season.He still has two years remaining on his contract that sees him owed $12 million, but with the team set to miss the postseason and some apparent animosity between him and Stan Bowman - reportedly over the firing of assistant coach Mike Kitchen last summer and the Artemi Panarin trade - it would come as no surprise if Quenneville was fired or if he elected to leave himself.The belief around the hockey world is that if Quenneville became available, several teams might fire their head coach for the chance to bring in the 59-year-old. His resume speaks for itself. With that, Quenneville could be the domino that starts the postseason firing carousel.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jonathan Toews has turned down a chance to extend his season.The Chicago Blackhawks captain won't play for Canada at the upcoming World Championship, he told Scott Powers of The Athletic.In turning down the invite, Toews appears to be taking advantage of some rare off time. For the first time since his rookie campaign, his Blackhawks won't take part in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.The Manitoba native has participated in two World Championships - in 2007 and 2008. His last international appearance came at the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.The 2018 World Championship will be hosted in Denmark and begins May 4.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Steven Stamkos will sit out Tuesday's contest against the Boston Bruins due to a nagging lower-body injury.Stamkos suffered the injury Sunday against the Nashville Predators. He exited early into the second period and did not return.On Monday, the Lightning updated Stamkos' injury status to day to day.This marks the second game in the last five that Stamkos has missed because of a lower-body ailment, as he skipped a contest against the Arizona Coyotes on March 26.Tuesday's game against the Bruins carries major playoff implications, as Boston currently sits two points ahead of Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division. A Lightning victory without Stamkos in tow could prove even more difficult.Stamkos sits second in team scoring with 86 points in 78 games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler will be out anywhere from two to six weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, the team announced Tuesday.The news comes with the Ducks in a battle to nail down one of the remaining playoff spots in the Western Conference.The club sits in the first wild-card spot with 95 points, one point back of the Los Angeles Kings for third in the Pacific, two points up on the Colorado Avalanche, who sit in the second wild-card spot, and three points up on the St. Louis Blues, who sit just outside the playoff picture with 92 points.Fowler has already missed 12 games this season but has still managed a respectable 32 points in 67 games. The 26-year-old leads the team in ice time, logging an average of 24:51 a night.The team also announced that goaltender John Gibson, who left Sunday's game with an upper-body injury, is day to day.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Alexander Nylander is getting a late-season audition.The 20-year-old forward was recalled from the AHL's Rochester Americans on Tuesday and could get into the Sabres' lineup for their three remaining regular-season games.In 48 contests with the Americans this year, Nylander has notched seven goals and 19 assists. He made his NHL debut with the Sabres last season, appearing in four games, in which he picked up one assist.The Sabres' next game comes Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators.Nylander, selected with the eighth pick in the 2016 draft, is the younger brother of William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson was given a six-month recovery timeline Tuesday after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.The 31-year-old has been out of the lineup for the past five games after he suffered the injury on March 23 versus the Vancouver Canucks.Gunnarsson is another key loss for the banged-up Blues, who sit one point back of the West's second wild-card seed.In 63 appearances this season, Gunnarsson has recorded nine points and a plus-15 rating.The Swedish blue-liner has one year remaining on his contract, carrying a $2.9-million salary cap hit.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's not all bad news for the Minnesota Wild.Following the announcement that top defenseman Ryan Suter will be lost for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, Wild coach Bruce Boudreau revealed the team will soon welcome the return of injured blue-liner Jared Spurgeon."I'm sure that he's definitely ready for the playoffs and definitely if we needed him before this week was over then he'd be playing," Boudreau told Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune.Spurgeon has been sidelined for the past nine games because of a hamstring injury, but he could return to the lineup during the Wild's upcoming California road trip.Prior to the injury, Spurgeon sat second among Wild defensemen - behind only Suter - in averaging more than 24 minutes of ice time.In 61 appearances this season, Spurgeon has tallied nine goals and 28 assists.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The injury-riddled Boston Bruins will get a bit of a boost to their blue line on Tuesday, as rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy is set to the return.McAvoy has been out of the lineup for the past 15 games due to a knee injury, with his last appearance coming on March 3.The Bruins face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a game that could prove to have major playoff implications, with the two teams separated by just two points atop the Atlantic Division.In 59 games this season, McAvoy has notched seven goals and 25 assists, good for third in scoring among rookie defensemen.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Team Canada's roster at the World Championship is shaping up to be one chock-full of speed.With rumors that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid could spearhead the team, New York Islanders rookie Mathew Barzal confirmed he will play for Canada, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday Sports.Barzal noted to Gross that he is excited for the opportunity to potentially play alongside McDavid.The 20-year-old is no stranger to representing his country, having donned the maple leaf at two editions of the U-18 tournament and twice at the World Junior Championship.On Monday, Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly confirmed he will suit up for Canada.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Coyotes would like to keep Antti Raanta around a little longer.According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, the Coyotes have offered the netminder a multi-year extension that could be as long as four years and worth up to $4.5 million per season.The offer is comparable with some other starters around the NHL:Goalie (Team)Contract (Signed)Cap HitBen Bishop (Stars)6 Years (2017)$4.917MDevan Dubnyk (Wild)6 Years (2015)$4.33MCam Talbot (Oilers)3 Years (2016)$4.167MScott Darling (Hurricanes)4 Years (2017)$4.15MRaanta is in the final season of a two-year deal that carries a $1-million cap hit.The Coyotes acquired Raanta, alongside center Derek Stepan, from the New York Rangers last offseason in a trade that saw them part with their 2017 first-rounder and defensive prospect Anthony DeAngelo.Raanta, 28, has posted 20 wins across 45 appearances this season, while his .929 save percentage and 2.27 GAA rank third-best in the NHL.On Monday, Raanta was named the NHL's second star of the week after he won his three games, allowing a combined three goals.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As NHL teams are officially eliminated from Stanley Cup contention, theScore NHL freelance writer Katie Brown looks back at the highs and lows of their seasons, along with the biggest questions ahead of 2018-19. The 10th edition focuses on the New York Islanders.The GoodThe magnificence of Mathew Barzal. Watching him play, it’s almost hard to believe this is Barzal's rookie year. The 20-year-old has put up 79 points in 79 games, and his 59 assists are tied for fifth in the league. Barzal is undoubtedly the top candidate for this year's Calder Trophy.A new arena (almost). Just about everyone has been unhappy since the Islanders left Nassau Coliseum and made Barclays Center their new arena. New York could call Belmont Park home by the start of the 2021-22 season, when construction is expected to be completed on the new 18,000-seat arena. Until then, they’ll split time at Barclays and the Coliseum for the next three seasons once updates to the latter are completed through the summer.Goals aplenty. For all of their defensive troubles, the Islanders’ offense has stayed healthy, coming into the week ranked eighth in the league in goals per game. Barzal and John Tavares each average at least one point per game, Anders Lee is on track to reach 40 goals for the first time in his career, and Jordan Eberle has reached the 25-goal plateau in his first year with the Isles.The BadAwful goaltending. One of the most obvious things wrong with the 2017-18 Islanders is their goaltending. The penchant for keeping three goalies up at the same time (as they’ve done more than once) prevents any one of them from getting into a rhythm. The .899 combined save percentage between Jaroslav Halak, Thomas Greiss, and Christopher Gibson is well below league average.Defensive deficiencies. The Islanders are on track to finish dead last in the NHL in goals against and have the worst penalty kill in the league. Defense is arguably their biggest problem - and combined with goaltending troubles, has been a recipe for disaster. Losing Calvin de Haan in December has only made matters worse. Nick Leddy's minus-42 punctuates just how bad things have gone for the Islanders’ blue line.Ho-Sang vs. the Islanders. Josh Ho-Sang recently sounded off on the organization regarding his treatment, and how he felt he was being blamed for some of the team’s defensive issues this season. He was sent down to the AHL for that reason after 22 games. While he may need to work on that side of his game, it’s not really fair to pin the team's defensive woes on a player who really hasn’t had a chance to prove himself at the NHL level.The QuestionsDoes Tavares re-sign? Tavares has spent his entire NHL career with the Islanders - but there is a possibility he decides to test free agency when his six-year, $33-million contract expires this summer. He could easily double his $5.5-million cap hit in his next contract.There are many factors for Tavares to consider. How does he feel about the overall direction of the team? The Islanders have two picks in the first round of the draft; it’s a long shot, but they could win the No. 1 pick and draft Rasmus Dahlin, who would immediately improve the defense. And then there’s the chance Tavares might not even consider leaving at all. This is a similar situation to when Steven Stamkos stayed in Tampa, but the Lightning were also in a much better place than the Islanders are right now.Will Garth Snow stay? Since Snow was hired as Islanders GM in 2006, they’ve made the playoffs four times. Now they’ve missed the postseason again for the second year in a row and it could possibly cost them Tavares. Snow’s trade deadline inaction was baffling. Did he not believe the team was a couple pieces away from being truly competitive?Other entries in this series:

Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff races, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.Eastern ConferenceTeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangePanthers3-2 W vs. CAR8.7%+2.9%FlyersOff98.9%-0.4%Blue JacketsOff98.5%-0.5%DevilsOff93.9%-2%The Florida Panthers won't go down without a fight.The Panthers, who defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, continue to claw away at a wild-card position. Still, it's a tough road ahead, as Florida sits five points back of the New Jersey Devils with just four games remaining.Western ConferenceTeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeKings3-1 W vs. COL99.9%+8.6%DucksOff97.7%+4%Avalanche3-1 L vs. LAK49.4%-3.9%Blues4-2 L vs. WSH53.1%-10.5%It's likely safe to start printing playoff tickets in Los Angeles.A critical win over the Colorado Avalanche - also fighting for one of three unclaimed postseason positions in the West - boosted the Kings' playoff hopes to a near certainty, as the team looks poised to make the dance for just the second time in the past four years.To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With Henrik and Daniel Sedin announcing they'll retire at the end of the season, a new era of Vancouver Canucks hockey is upon us. General manager Jim Benning is tasked with steering the team in a new direction, and with $14 million coming off the books, he has no shortage of flexibility.Here's how the Canucks can use their newfound cap space to boost their ongoing rebuild and become contenders once again:Use Sedin money on 2018 free-agent classCap Friendly projects the Canucks will have just over $21 million in cap space this offseason. With few players needing new contracts (Sven Baertschi and Jake Virtanen are the most notable), they're in a prime position to be big spenders.Vancouver is well-equipped to make a pitch to pending unrestricted free agent John Tavares, but signing in a media-heavy Canadian market on a rebuilding team doesn't seem like something he would want. Instead, Benning should turn his attention to the following players:John Carlson: The Canucks' biggest need is easily on the blue line. They need an anchor; someone who can log big minutes and push some of their other D-men down the depth chart. Carlson has played that role effectively in Washington this year, averaging nearly 25 minutes a night with 66 points. He's still only 28, so he could perform admirably at the tail end of a six- or seven-year deal.Evander Kane: While addressing their back end should be the top priority, the Canucks also need someone who can put the puck in the net. The Vancouver native is one of the younger UFAs available, and could be a core player in his hometown for the next six or seven seasons. His post-deadline play with the Sharks has surely boosted his value, but the Canucks can afford it.James van Riemsdyk: While he's not nearly as complete of a player as Kane is, Van Riemsdyk can score with the best of them - even if it's in a one-dimensional way. The Canucks could use a big-bodied net-front presence, and JVR is one of the best in the business at scoring around the crease.Signing Carlson and one of Kane and van Riemsdyk would roughly cost the Canucks the $14 million they were paying the Sedins. Here's how their projected 2019 lineup would shape up with these two new additions, and the arrivals of top prospects Elias Pettersson and Olli Juolevi:LWCRWSven BaertschiBo HorvatBrock BoeserKane/JVRElias PetterssonNikolay GoldobinLoui ErikssonBrandon SutterJake VirtanenBrendan LeipsicSam GagnerAdam GaudetteMarkus GranlundLDRDAlex EdlerJohn CarlsonMichael Del ZottoChris TanevOlli JuoleviErik GudbransonBen HuttonTroy StecherGJacob MarkstromThatcher DemkoWhile this hypothetical version of the 2018-19 Canucks would require a lot of their younger players to grow up in a hurry in order to push for a playoff spot, there's no denying these signings would move them in the right direction.Continue rebuild, wait for 2019 FA classNot spending at least a good chunk of the Sedins' $14 million this offseason would be a tough sell to the fan base, but waiting until the 2019 free-agent class could be best in the long run.Waiting until 2019 to splurge would allow Benning to focus on signing Brock Boeser - set to become an RFA after the 2018-19 season - to a long-term extension. Plus, another year without any major additions would likely mean another high draft pick, which could result in another cornerstone player.Yes, the 2018 free-agent class has some players who would fit nicely with the Canucks, but the 2019 class could be even better. Here's a list of notable players scheduled to become UFAs after next season:CentersWingersDefensemanGoaliesTyler SeguinBlake WheelerDrew DoughtySergei BobrosvkyLogan CoutureArtemi PanarinErik KarlssonPekka RinneJoe PavelskiJeff SkinnerOliver Ekman-LarssonMarc-Andre FleuryMatt DucheneMax PaciorettyTyler MyersCam TalbotEric StaalWayne SimmondsRyan McDonaghSemyon VarlamovDerick BrassardJordan EberleAnton StralmanJimmy HowardAdam HenriqueAnders LeeJake GardinerJakob SilfverbergRyan EllisMats ZuccarelloNate SchmidtGustav NyquistNik HjalmarssonMarcus JohanssonWhile many of them will likely re-sign before hitting free agency, Vancouver will be in a good position to make a push for those who test the open market.With Alex Edler, Michael Del Zotto, Ben Hutton, and Anders Nilsson coming off the books after next season, Cap Friendly projects the Canucks will have more than $41 million in cap space. That doesn't include Boeser's impending pay raise, but nonetheless, Benning would have more flexibility if he waits another year.He would be smart to use this cap space to acquire at least two top-four defensemen to support the emerging Thatcher Demko, who's arguably the best goalie prospect in hockey. Afterward, Benning would still have enough to go after a top-six forward, leading to a hypothetical 2019-20 lineup as follows:LWCRWBaertschiHorvatBoeserSkinnerPetterssonGoldobinErikssonSutterVirtanenLeipsicGagnerGaudetteDahlenGranlundLDRDJuoleviMyersGardinerTanevGudbransonStetcherGDemkoMarkstromWhile landing one of the big fish such as Erik Karlsson, Drew Doughty, or Oliver Ekman-Larsson would be ideal, signing both Tyler Myers and Jake Gardiner is more realistic, and would help their back end a whole lot. A sixth D would still need to be added, but that can be done in a variety of ways.Meanwhile, Jeff Skinner is an underrated two-way player (second in the NHL with 92 takeaways) and a diminished role in Carolina could indicate he's in need of a fresh start. He seems like a good to fit to play alongside two young, talented players in Pettersson and Goldobin.If Myers, Gardiner, and Skinner each get between $6 million and $7 million, and Boeser's cap hit comes in around $8 million, the Canucks would still have somewhere between $5 million and $10 million to shore up the rest of their team, when you account for modest raises for Baertschi, Goldobin, and Virtanen.What neither of these lineup projections includes is the player Vancouver will choose with its first-round pick this year (which could very well be Rasmus Dahlin), or the player it will choose in the 2019 draft.Regardless, if Benning spends the Canucks' newfound cap room wisely - which he hasn't always done (see Loui Eriksson) - and hits on high draft picks, and their young cornerstone players develop on schedule, the team could very well contend within the next few years, given the league's parity.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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The San Jose Sharks clinched their 18th postseason berth in the last 20 seasons when the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

The Minnesota Wild clinched their sixth straight playoff berth on Monday night after they defeated the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Los Angeles Kings.

The Minnesota Wild will have to make their run at the Stanley Cup without their most reliable blue-liner, as Ryan Suter requires surgery on his injured right ankle that will see him miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Monday.Suter fractured the ankle after taking a hit from Dallas Stars forward Remi Elie on Saturday night, seemingly twisting his leg and ankle in the process. He was helped off the ice and did not return.The injury to their cornerstone defenseman comes as the Wild are already dealing with a serious injury to fellow top rearguard Jared Spurgeon, who's still recovering from a partially torn hamstring suffered in mid-February.In 78 contests this campaign, the 33-year-old Suter averaged 26:47 of ice time per game, while tying a career high in points with 51.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Spring is finally in the air. And with that, the NHL calendar is inching closer to what we all crave most: playoff puck.However, there is another major event on the horizon, as the league will hand out its awards for the game's best coaches, front-office executives, and players at the completion of the 2017-18 campaign.And of course, Vegas oddsmakers have weighed in with the players they feel are favored to take home the major hardware at the end of June. Here's a look at the odds for the 2018 NHL Awards.Norris Trophy Player (Team)Odds to winVictor Hedman (Lightning)4-9Drew Doughty (Kings)9-2P.K. Subban (Predators)13-2John Klinberg (Stars)9-1John Carlson (Capitals)10-1Shayne Gostisbehere (Flyers)20-1Brent Burns (Sharks)35-1Last year's winner: Brent BurnsVezina Trophy Player (Team)Odds to winPekka Rinne (Predators)4-9Andrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning)9-4Connor Hellebuyck (Jets)15-2Sergei Bobrovsky (Blue Jackets)11-1Last year's winner: Sergei BobrovskyArt Ross TrophyPlayer (Team)Odds to winConnor McDavid (Oilers)1-10Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)3-1Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)14-1Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)20-1Claude Giroux (Flyers)30-1Last year's winner: Connor McDavidMaurice 'Rocket' Richard TrophyPlayer (Team) Odds to winAlexander Ovechkin (Capitals)1-6Patrik Laine (Jets)11-2William Karlsson (Golden Knights)17-2Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)10-1Last year's winner: Sidney CrosbyHart TrophyPlayer (Team) Odds to winNathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)1-1Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)9-4Taylor Hall (Devils)9-2Connor McDavid (Oilers)9-1Anze Kopitar (Kings)19-2Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)12-1Claude Giroux (Flyers)20-1Last year's winner: Connor McDavidNotes: The Calder Trophy odds are currently off the board as oddsmakers consider New York Islanders stud rookie Mathew Barzal a lock to earn the award.(Odds courtesy: Westgate SuperBook)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced Monday that this season would be their last, closing the door on two careers that are destined to be enshrined in downtown Toronto in the Hockey Hall of Fame.Related: How do the Sedins stack up against the best brother duos in NHL history?Between the duo, their resume includes over 2,500 combined games, over 2,000 points, two Art Ross Trophies, and a Hart for good measure. So, there is no denying the impact the Sedin brothers had on the game of hockey and the NHL players they've influenced along the way.Following the announcement, former coaches, teammates, and friends from around the league gave props and showed some love for two of the most productive NHLers Sweden has ever produced.

It's the end of an era in Vancouver.On Monday, Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced that the 2017-18 campaign will be their final NHL season. They will hang up their skates for good following the last three games.The two have spent their entire careers in Vancouver. Not only do the twins hold every major category in Canucks' franchise history, including games played, goals, assists, and points, the two are also one of the most iconic - and dominant - brotherly duos to ever grace the NHL:Daniel and Henrik SedinDaniel Category Henrik1308Games1327391Goals240647Assists8291038Points1069While the Sedins will end their careers without their names engraved on the Stanley Cup, their trophy case isn't lacking hardware. Daniel has two major awards to his name, as he won both the Art Ross Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award in 2010-11, while Henrik took home the Art Ross and the Hart Trophy in the season prior.Here is how they compare to some of the all-time best:Hall of FamersMaurice and Henri RichardHenriCategoryMaurice1259Games978358Goals544688Assists4221046Points966

Phil Housley wasn't thrilled with the fact that Nashville Predators forward Scott Hartnell wasn't suspended for his hit from behind that left Victor Antipin with several injuries."I do know that our player was taken off on a stretcher, has a broken nose, facial lacerations, and missing teeth," the Buffalo Sabres head coach told reporters Monday, according to The Buffalo News' Mike Harrington."So in that respect, I strongly disagree with the NHL decision," Housley added. "It's unfortunate for Victor ... I just felt with that situation, (the ruling) wasn't handled the right way."The Sabres defenseman laid motionless and face down on the ice for several minutes before being removed on a stretcher Saturday night. He was diagnosed with multiple injuries, including a concussion.Here's a look at the hit in slow motion:

Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin confirmed Monday that the 2017-18 campaign will be their final NHL season.The Sedins penned a letter to fans through the team website:"We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us."Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night."The 37-year-olds were selected by the Canucks at the 1999 draft. They've spent their entire 17-year careers in Vancouver and rank first in all of the franchise's major categories:CategoryRankPlayerTotalGames1Henrik Sedin1327Goals1Daniel Sedin391Assists1Henrik Sedin828Points1Henrik Sedin1068With three games remaining in the season, including two home dates, fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the Sedins. The two games at Rogers Arena include Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights and Thursday versus the Arizona Coyotes.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ryan O'Reilly is ready to wear red and white, as the Buffalo Sabres forward told TSN's Pierre LeBrun he has agreed to suit up for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championship.The Clinton, Ontario, native has made five trips to the World Championship, winning gold in 2015 and 2016. His last international appearance with Canada came at the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.This year's tournament will be held in Denmark and begins May 4.O'Reilly has recorded 57 points in 77 games with the Sabres this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A dream season for William Karlsson just keeps getting better.The Vegas Golden Knights forward was named the NHL's first star of the week after he pocketed three goals and six assists in his last four appearances, including two shorthanded markers. The stretch included a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks in which Karlsson recorded two points and the Golden Knights clinched a playoff berth.Arizona Coyotes netminder Antti Raanta is the NHL's second star of the week after coming away with three victories in as many appearances. The trio of games saw Raanta allow a combined three goals, while he also picked up his third shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues.A five-point outing over the Nashville Predators saw the week's third star, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel, extend his point streak to three goals and five assists in his last three games. Eichel began the stretch with two goals over the Toronto Maple Leafs, including the game-winning tally.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Steven Stamkos is listed as day to day with what the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to refer to as a lower-body injury, the club revealed Monday.The Lightning captain left Sunday's game against the Nashville Predators and didn't return, after which the club announced the same general nature of the ailment without the timetable.What caused Stamkos to exit the contest remains unclear. He played 7:22 and took only one shift in the second period before departing.He sat out last Monday's game against the Arizona Coyotes with an injury the club also classified as a lower-body issue, but Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said beforehand that was "more maintenance" than anything.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Thanks, but no thanks.With the Ottawa Senators sitting outside of the playoff picture, forward Matt Duchene was offered an opportunity to suit up for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championship but turned down the invitation, he told Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch.Duchene has been a frequent participant when Team Canada comes calling, with his last international appearance coming at the 2016 World Cup. He has also attended six world championships.In 78 games this season, Duchene has notched 24 goals and 30 assists.The Senators acquired Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche in a blockbuster trade in November.The 2018 World Championship begins May 4 in Denmark.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Toronto Maple Leafs can breathe a sigh of relief.Defenseman Travis Dermott is considered day to day after X-rays and a CT scan showed he did not suffer a broken ankle after blocking a shot against the Winnipeg Jets, according to multiple reports.On Monday, Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock confirmed that Dermott should be "up and running" in the coming days.Dermott, 21, made his debut with the Maple Leafs earlier this season. Through 36 contests, he has registered one goal and 12 assists.The Maple Leafs' next game comes Monday against the Buffalo Sabres before heading to New Jersey to face off against the Devils on Thursday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brad Marchand won't be suspended for his latest transgression.The Boston Bruins' talented pest was fined $5,000 on Monday for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald on Sunday.After MacDonald hit Marchand into the boards late in the second period of the Flyers' 4-3 overtime win, the Philadelphia blue-liner fell to the ice before Marchand struck him in the face with his stick.Marchand was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking following the incident.This is the third time Marchand has been handed supplemental discipline this season. He was fined for diving less than four weeks ago, and was suspended five games for elbowing New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson in the head in January.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

St. Louis Blues forward Scottie Upshall will be sidelined indefinitely due to a left kidney laceration, the team announced Monday.The injury occurred in Saturday's contest against the Arizona Coyotes. He left midway through the second period and didn't return.Upshall is the latest St. Louis skater to enter the injury ward, joining Robby Fabbri, Jay Bouwmeester, and Carl Gunnarsson. Despite the injuries, the Blues remain in the thick of the playoff race, sitting one point back of the Colorado Avalanche for the final wild-card seed in the Western Conference.In 63 appearances this season, Upshall has notched seven goals and 12 assists.The veteran forward has spent the past three campaigns with the Blues.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As NHL teams are officially eliminated from Stanley Cup contention, theScore NHL freelance writer Katie Brown looks back at the highs and lows of their seasons, along with the biggest questions ahead of 2018-19. The ninth edition focuses on the Calgary Flames.The GoodA handful of 20-goal scorers. Though the Flames rank near the bottom of the league in goals for, they have four players who have scored 20 or more goals this season. Sean Monahan will likely be the only one to reach the 30-goal mark, while Johnny Gaudreau has added 23 and leads the team in scoring with 82 points. If not for injury, Matthew Tkachuk would have built on his 24-goal output; Micheal Ferland is at a career-best 21 and counting.Matt Stajan's milestone. On March 22 - a few days before the Flames were officially eliminated from playoff contention - they found a little something to smile about when they celebrated Matt Stajan’s 1,000th career NHL game. Stajan, who has 412 career points entering the week, was also nominated for the Masterton Trophy, which recognizes the player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey."Strength on the blue line. Trading for Travis Hamonic boosted an already strong group that includes Mark Giordano, Dougie Hamilton, and T.J. Brodie. Giordano and Hamilton are regarded as one of the top defensive pairings in the league. Brodie, Hamilton, and Giordano have all surpassed 30 points this season; Hamilton is the highest-scoring Flames defenseman with 44 points as of Monday, and his 17 goals are a career high.The BadThe Jaromir Jagr Experience. Jagr signed a one-year, $1-million contract with the Flames in October, hoping to extend his NHL career. But he was placed on waivers in January after recording seven points in 22 games and struggling with injuries, and returned to the Czech Republic to play for Kladno, the team he co-owns. His NHL career is now all but done and it’s hard not to think about what could have been had things worked out for him in Calgary.Bad backup goaltending. Starter Mike Smith has had good and bad stretches this season, but outside of him, the goalie situation hasn’t been good, with backups Jon Gillies and David Rittich combining for a save percentage of .898 in 29 games. Smith has started 55 games and it would be unrealistic to expect the 36-year old to continue at that pace.Poor bottom-six production. Getting offense from the bottom-six forward group has been an issue for the Flames, who have a lot of salary tied up in players who haven’t produced. Michael Frolik and Troy Brouwer, who will make a combined $8.8 million for the next two seasons, have just 45 points between them. The Flames hoped Curtis Lazar would rediscover his form in Calgary, but he has just 10 points in 61 games. Injuries limited Kris Versteeg to 24 games, in which he produced just three goals and five assists.The QuestionsShould the Flames trade for a first-round pick? The Flames sent their 2018 first-round pick to the New York Islanders in the trade for Hamonic. Now that they’ve missed the playoffs and need to make some changes, general manager Brad Treliving will want to replace that pick. That would likely mean a big move involving major pieces.Will head coach Glen Gulutzan be back? There was nothing that indicated this season would be such a failure before it began. By all accounts, the Flames were expected to be a playoff team. This was a team that, aside from a few injuries, had a core group still in their prime years. How much of the team’s failures will Gulutzan be held accountable for? That’s what Flames ownership will have to decide this summer.Other entries in this series:

Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff races, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.Eastern ConferenceIt's all but over for the Panthers. While Florida had the night off Sunday, it received little help from outside forces as the New Jersey Devils picked up two more points to widen their lead for the second wild-card spot. The Devils now stand seven points up on Florida.While Florida has five games remaining - compared to New Jersey's three - the Panthers would likely need to win at least four of those contests to keep their playoff dream alive.TeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeDevils2-1 W vs. MTL95.9%+5.1%Flyers4-3 W (OT) vs. BOS99.3%+1.9%Blue JacketsOff99.0%-0.3%PanthersOff5.8%-6.7%Western ConferenceIt just keeps getting worse for the Colorado Avalanche. First, the key injuries to starting netminder Semyon Varlamov and top defenseman Erik Johnson. Then, an overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.The two squads are battling it out for the final few playoff spots in the West, while Anaheim's overtime win over the Avalanche on Sunday further chipped away at Colorado's postseason hopes.As it stands, the Avalanche now rank just one point ahead of St. Louis - despite playing one additional game - gripping the final playoff position as the end of the regular season closes in.TeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeDucks4-3 W (OT) vs. COL93.6%+10%SharksOff99.9%0%WildOff98.3%-0.2%KingsOff91.2%-1.3%BluesOff63.6%-3%Avalanche4-3 L (OT) vs. ANA53.3%-5.6%To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson was forced from Sunday's game versus the Colorado Avalanche and is under evaluation, the team announced.Ryan Miller entered the contest in relief for Gibson, who appeared shaken up after a collision with Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog.There's no word on the specifics of the injury. Gibson has been banged up over the course of the season, and losing him for the final stretch would be a major blow to the Ducks, who entered Sunday's game one point clear of the Avalanche in the Western Conference wild-card race.Gibson has been the Ducks' most valuable player this season, posting a .926 save percentage and 2.43 goals-against average across 59 starts.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

On the strength of a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening, the Washington Capitals clinched top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the third consecutive season.The victory also pushed the Caps over the 100-point barrier, marking the seventh time they've reached the mark since 2008-09.After back-to-back Presidents' Trophy campaigns - and consecutive second-round playoff exits at the hands of the Penguins - many expected the Caps to take a step back this season after losing several key contributors via free agency.In spite of the tweaked roster, the Capitals have maintained their reputation as contenders, and will play the top-seeded wild-card team (currently the Philadelphia Flyers) and hold home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos exited Sunday's game versus the Nashville Predators and will not return after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced.There's no indication on what forced Stamkos from the contest, but he was sidelined for Monday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes with a lower-body ailment that head coach John Cooper said was nothing to be concerned about.Cooper had little to share on Stamkos' status postgame, but said he'll have an update Monday, per Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson.After missing the majority of the 2016-17 season with a knee injury, Stamkos has rebounded this year to record 86 points in 77 games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Wild have been dealt a massive blow as they inch toward the playoffs, as stalwart defenseman Ryan Suter is out indefinitely after suffering a fractured fibula, a source told Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune.Suter was injured in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, and joins top-pairing partner Jared Spurgeon on the sideline, as the latter is still recovering from a torn hamstring.As a result of the injuries, the club announced it has recalled 23-year-old blue-liner Carson Soucy from the AHL.In 78 games this season, the 33-year-old Suter has averaged 26:47 of ice time per contest, while matching a career high with 51 points.The Wild currently sit third in the Central Division with 96 points and four games remaining on the schedule.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rick Nash has missed the last eight games, but the Boston Bruins are optimistic he'll suit up for them before the playoffs begin.Head coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday that there's hope Nash will play in at least one of the team's four remaining regular-season contests, according to Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston.The veteran forward has been sidelined since March 19 as he recovers from an upper-body injury. The Bruins have not given a timeline on when Nash could return to the lineup.The injury has limited Nash to just 11 games since Boston acquired him at the trade deadline. The 33-year-old has tallied three goals and three assists in those appearances.The Bruins sent forwards Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey, defenseman Ryan Lindgren, and two draft picks, including their 2018 first-rounder, to the New York Rangers in exchange for Nash.Across 60 games this season, Nash has picked up 18 goals and 10 assists.Nash can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 2017 first-round pick Cal Foote to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday.Selected 14th overall in last year's draft, the defenseman has spent the past three seasons with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets. This year, his offensive game reached the next level, as he's tallied 70 points through 60 games.Foote is the son of former Colorado Avalanche blue-liner Adam Foote. Cal's brother, Nolan, is a projected top pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Connor McDavid, Brad Marchand, and John Gibson each had a memorable month of March.McDavid, the NHL's first star of the month, recorded 13 goals and 15 assists across 16 games, propelling him to first place in the Art Ross Trophy race as the NHL's top scorer. The Edmonton Oilers' captain has tallied 103 points on the season, good for a six-point lead over Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov.Marchand was named the NHL's second star of the month after notching 26 points in 15 games. That included a five-point outing against the Detroit Red Wings in which Marchand notched a hat trick. The Boston Bruins winger has 84 points in 63 games this season.In 13 March appearances, Gibson recorded nine wins alongside a .931 save percentage and three shutouts. The Anaheim Ducks goaltender has posted a 31-18-7 showing on the season, while his .926 save rate ranks fifth in the NHL.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hockey players are tough.While facing the Florida Panthers on Saturday, an errant point shot left Boston Bruins forward Riley Nash requiring more than 40 stitches after taking a puck to the ear."He's in a lot of discomfort, so he's out today," Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters prior to Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. "Going forward, hopefully there is no more damage than that. Right now, he would have a tough time getting his helmet on his head."The possibility remains that Nash could join the team for its upcoming Florida road trip.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin has a concussion, a broken nose, facial lacerations, and dental injuries after being boarded by Scott Hartnell on Saturday night, the team announced Sunday.With the season set to wrap in a week, it's safe to say Antipin won't play again during the 2017-18 campaign.Antipin was stretchered off Saturday night and taken to the hospital, but he will travel with Buffalo out of Nashville, the Sabres added.Hartnell was given a five-minute major for boarding on the play, and the Predators forward may still hear from the Department of Player Safety.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Clayton Keller is getting a little more recognition.The Arizona Coyotes freshman has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for March after he posted six goals and 13 assists across 17 contests.Keller's excellent month also included a 10-game point streak, which marked the third-longest such streak by a rookie in franchise history, outpaced by only Teemu Selanne and Keith Tkachuk.In 79 games this season, Keller has notched 23 goals and 40 assists, and is behind only New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal for the top spot in rookie scoring.Arizona selected Keller with the seventh pick in the 2016 draft.It's the second such accolade for the forward this season, who was also October's Rookie of the Month after he netted 15 points in 13 appearances.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The waiting is finally over.New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson appears ready to return to the lineup, and has been activated from injured reserve after missing 31 games with a concussion.Johansson suffered the injury in late January when he was on the receiving end of an elbow from Brad Marchand. The Boston Bruins winger was suspended five games as a result of the incident, a punishment that Johansson felt did not fit the crime.On Sunday, Johansson traveled to Montreal with the Devils for their contest against the Canadiens.In 29 games this season, Johansson recorded five goals and nine assists.The Devils acquired Johansson from the Washington Capitals last offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Talk about a big addition.Boston Bruins captain and star defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the lineup Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers after missing the previous nine games due to a lower-body injury.In 68 appearances this season, Chara has tallied seven goals and 16 assists, and he leads all Boston blue-liners with 23 minutes of ice time per game. The hulking defender has not suited up since March 13.Chara's return comes at the perfect time for the Bruins, as the club lost defenseman Brandon Carlo on Saturday to an apparent leg injury.Boston sits first in the Eastern Conference with 109 points.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ian Cole will need to pay the piper.The Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman has been assessed a $5,000 fine - the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement - as a result of a dangerous trip on Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter.The play occurred in Saturday's contest between the Blue Jackets and Canucks. Cole received a two-minute minor for the infraction.Cole has faced the Department of Player Safety once previously, when he was suspended for three games in 2012 following an illegal check to the head.The Blue Jackets acquired Cole from the Ottawa Senators at this year's trade deadline.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff races, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.Eastern ConferenceA win by the New Jersey Devils over the New York Islanders - combined with the Florida Panthers' loss to the Boston Bruins - has made for a clearer playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.The Panthers have won just two of their past six, and it's not about to get any easier, as three of their final five opponents are postseason contenders. One advantage, however, is that four of the contests will come on home ice.Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the playoff race Saturday with a loss to the New York Rangers. The Hurricanes have not qualified for the postseason since 2009.TeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeDevils4-3 W vs. NYI90.8%+15.1%FlyersOff97.3%+1.3%Blue Jackets5-4 L (OT) vs. VAN99.3%+0.5%Panthers5-1 L vs. BOS12.6%-17.1%Western ConferenceThe sidelines were the place to be Saturday, as all of the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings had the night off but still saw their respective playoff chances take a decent upswing.At the other end of the spectrum, a shellacking from the 29th-place Arizona Coyotes will make for an interesting next few days for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues hold the second wild-card spot in the West, ahead of the Avalanche, but only by means of a tiebreaker. The two sides close out the season against each other on April 7.TeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeAvalancheOff58.8%+8.6%DucksOff83.6%+4.1%KingsOff92.5%+3.2%Sharks3-2 L vs. VGK99.9%0%Wild4-1 L vs. DAL98.5%-0.5%Blues6-0 L vs. ARI66.6%-15.3%To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2018 Pacific Division champions, as their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night clinched the title.

Things are going from bad to worse for the Minnesota Wild, as the team fears defenseman Ryan Suter suffered a broken right fibula during Saturday's loss to the Dallas Stars, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.Suter went into the end-boards awkwardly after taking a hit from Stars forward Remi Elie, seemingly twisting his leg and ankle in the process. He was helped off the ice and did not return."I got no update. I guess we'll know Monday," head coach Bruce Boudreau said postgame. "Suter doesn't get hurt often so when he goes off like that you worry."The 33-year-old veteran is a crucial piece of Minnesota's blue line, registering six goals, 45 assists, and an irreplaceable 26:54 minutes a night heading into Saturday. And with fellow top-four defenseman Jared Spurgeon also dealing with an injury, Suter's potential loss could be crippling for a Wild club destined for the postseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin is "doing well" after he was stretchered off the ice Saturday following a hit from behind into the boards from Scott Hartnell, head coach Phil Housley told reporters postgame, according to NHL.com's Robby Stanley.Housley added that Antipin did go to the hospital, though he hasn't spoken to team doctors yet regarding the severity of his injury.After the hit, Antipin was motionless on the ice before he was stretchered off."That's scary," Sabres forward Sam Reinhart told WGR's Brian Koziol postgame. "There was a reason why you could hear a pin drop in there for like 10 minutes. Hopefully, he can recover soon."Housley wouldn't comment as to whether he thought the hit was dirty but is "sure the NHL will look at it," per Koziol.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jack Eichel had himself a night.In the Sabres' 7-4 stomping of the NHL-leading Nashville Predators on Saturday, Eichel picked up five assists, tying Buffalo's single-game franchise record in the process.