Move over, Wendel Clark.Auston Matthews set a Toronto Maple Leafs rookie record for goals in a season with his 35th on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.You can watch video of the goal here.It's been a banner rookie season for the kid from Arizona for a number of reasons, but at 19 years old he's already proven he can score in the NHL, and will do so for a long time.

Reinforcements are on the way.Losers of three straight and 11 of 14 games in the month of March, the Minnesota Wild recalled forward Joel Eriksson Ek from Sweden, the club announced Tuesday evening.Eriksson Ek, who was drafted 20th overall in 2015, spent the majority of the season playing for Swedish Elite League club Farjestad after a nine-game stint with the Wild to kick off 2016-17.By recalling the forward, the Wild will burn the first year of his entry-level deal once he appears in his 10th game.Eriksson Ek recorded two goals and three assists during his time with the Wild, and went on to contribute eight goals and eight assists in 26 games in Sweden, followed by three goals and three assists in seven playoff games. He was also one of the better players at the 2017 World Junior Championship.Despite their recent swoon, the Wild will be in the playoffs, likely with a little spark in their back pocket.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Edmonton Oilers again dipped into the college free-agent pool Tuesday.The club announced the signing of forward Joseph Gambardella to a two-year, entry-level contract, which will begin in 2017-18.Gambardella is a 23-year-old left-handed shooter who had a very productive final college season, setting career marks across the board with 18 goals, 34 assists, and 52 points in 41 games for UMass Lowell.He finished tied for ninth in NCAA scoring, his impressive 1.27 points per game and seven game-winning goals standing out among his numbers.Gambardella stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 200 pounds. He finished his college career with 47 goals and 129 points in 160 games.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Kings fourth-most expensive forward will take Tuesday night's game in from the press box.Marian Gaborik will serve as a healthy scratch when the Kings tangle with the Edmonton Oilers.

Lokomotiv head coach Alexei Kudashov let his frustrations get the best of him Monday in his team's Gagarin Cup series against SKA.It's unclear what exactly set him off, but Kudashov responded by throwing a water bottle onto the ice and accidentally hit SKA forward Ilya Kablukov in the process, leading to him being ejected. Before leaving the bench, Kudashov motioned toward his assistant, who was all too happy to take the blame (the referees weren't fooled, though).Lokomotiv went on to lose 2-1 in overtime, falling to 3-0 in the series.- With h/t to Puck DaddyCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sven Andrighetto is finally getting the chance to make the most of his opportunity.Traded to the Colorado Avalanche on deadline day, the Swiss winger is now getting the shot he feels was never available to him with his former club, the Montreal Canadiens."I was really happy to be traded here. In Montreal, I never got the opportunity to play big minutes," Andrighetto told Rita Mingo of The Denver Post. "I tried my best but they either didn't believe in me or didn't give me the chance."A third-round pick by Montreal in 2013, Andrighetto toiled with the Canadiens' organization for four seasons, a tenure that included the occasional call-up and short stints with the big club. Though, most of his time was spent seasoning in the minors.In all, Andrighetto appeared in 83 games with Montreal, posting 11 goals and 17 assists over that time. He was a frequent flier with the Canadiens, and this season alone saw six separate trips to the club's AHL affiliate in St. John's.Now in Colorado, Andrighetto is seizing his opportunity, where the young forward has been rewarded with increased playing time, averaging nearly 17 minutes a night.TeamGPGAPtsTOIPts/GPAvalanche1254916:520.75Canadiens2726811:280.30Andrighetto has found quick chemistry in his early goings in Denver, lining up with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen."As an individual, it's always tough to stand out if the team isn't doing well. But everyone has something to play for, that's for sure," Andrighetto said. "Coaches gave me an opportunity and I'm playing with great linemates. They're young and have a lot of skill. They play the same style that I like to play."That added time has led to an increase in production, with Andrighetto tallying nine points through his first dozen games in the Mile High City. It all bodes well for a player looking to make the most of his long-awaited chance.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With their return to the playoffs looking all but sealed up, the Edmonton Oilers look to be officially turning the corner.Generational phenom Connor McDavid has been the central pillar holding up that newly high-flying group, pacing the league with 88 points to his name through 75 contests. With those elite totals in tow, the Oilers' offense has managed to score at a clip of 2.92 goals per game - the 10th-best pace in the league.But McDavid's straightforward production is only part of the young captain's ability to inspire his team's offensive dominance. He can make plays with the best of them, clearly, but it's the more subtle impact of McDavid's full skill set that has changed the narrative in Edmonton.Getting the callsSpecial teams have been one key part of that equation. With a blend of speed and skill so absurdly dangerous that defenders are often left spinning or far out of position, McDavid has become one of the league's best at drawing penalties - not a surprise given the opposition's understanding of what may happen if they let the young centreman pass them uncontested.Among all NHL skaters who have played at least half of the 2016-17 season, McDavid ranks among the top 10 in the league in minor penalties drawn per 60 minutes of play, with a ninth-ranked mark of 1.74.And that's a crucially important fact, as the Oilers' power play is flat out lethal.Edmonton's man-advantage unit is currently the third best in the game, scoring on 22.7 percent of its opportunities. Just ask the clubs that have tried to handle that production over the past two weeks.In their past 10 games over that span, the Oilers have struck on the power play 10 times. They netted a man-advantage goal in seven of those 10 tilts, scoring as many as three during one match against the Boston Bruins - unsurprisingly, a 7-4 victory for Edmonton.That's certainly due in no small part to McDavid as, besides being a mainstay on his club's top power-play unit, he's playing a central role in getting Edmonton those opportunities to begin with.(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Accept no substitutesAnd this isn't just the natural result of being a star player who attracts more attention. Of the top 15 penalty-drawers in the league this season, the only other name that could be classified as a top-tier name would be 14th-ranked Johnny Gaudreau, who's likely getting players sent to the box the same way McDavid is: by burning defenders with top-end speed.Notably absent from the list? Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, Brad Marchand, Nikita Kucherov, etc. etc. - all of the other top forwards in the game similarly merit plenty of attention from the opposition, but they aren't translating that into power-play chances like the young Oilers captain is.In fact, none of those four forwards mentioned above rank in the top 50 in terms of penalties drawn per 60 minutes of play. Instead, the majority of the players flanking McDavid on that list are depth forwards, all of whom take far more penalties than the Oilers pivot and put up far fewer points.But at this point, it shouldn't be a surprise to see McDavid flip the script and wind up on that list. The young centreman has already proven to be more than simply the next great talent to suit up in the big leagues. Rather, he seems to be an entirely new breed of offensive star.And even after nearly two seasons of watching him do what he does best, it seems the rest of the league is still struggling to catch up.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Jake Walman to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Tuesday.The 21-year-old was originally drafted by the club in the third round in 2014 and has played the last three seasons at Providence College.After posting a career-best 13 goals and 28 points in 27 games last season, Walman followed that up with an admirable campaign this year, contributing seven goals and 25 points in 39 contests.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If first-year coach Jared Bednar knew what he was stepping into, he may not have taken the job in the Mile High City.The Colorado Avalanche, long out of the playoff race, will soon extend their postseason drought to three years, a sad mark for a once-proud franchise that has just a single playoff appearance in the last six seasons and no series wins since 2008.In a way, it's familiar territory for the Avalanche, whose previous low mark came in the 2010-11 season, when they finished with 68 points and used the second overall pick to draft captain Gabriel Landeskog.Six years later, more poor performances have led to talk of change in Colorado, and Bednar may not be the only name on the chopping block come season's end.The Avalanche have been on the bottom rung for most of the season, with 43 points in 75 games, their worst year since arriving in Denver in 1995. That sort of season gives the bottom team the best odds to win the draft lottery.The problem comes into play with projected top pick Nolan Patrick, a talented center but no solution for a Colorado squad deep in offense but in need of shoring up its own end of the ice.RankPlayerPositionTeam (League)GP-G-A-P1Nolan PatrickFBrandon (WHL)33-20-26-462Nico HischierFHalifax (QMJHL)57-38-48-863Owen TippettFMississauga (OHL)60-44-31-754Gabriel VilardiFWindsor (OHL)49-29-32-615Timothy LiljegrenDRogle (Sweden)19-1-4-5ISS Top 30 Ranked Prospects - March 2017For the Avalanche to improve, changes must come from within. Looking north to Edmonton should offer guidance for the floundering club.Last offseason, the Oilers paid the price by dealing first overall pick Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils, returning top defenseman Adam Larsson. He's stepped in to stabilize the blue line in Edmonton, where the Oilers are now poised to make make their first playoff trip since 2006.In Colorado, the piece on the outs could be center Matt Duchene.The rumor mill has swirled all season, with Landeskog and Duchene chief among the speculation. Despite his one point in his last 18 matches, Duchene appears to be the trade chip needed to push the team forward, with reports indicating any deal would require a top blue-liner coming to Colorado.Change is afoot with the Avalanche, and a major addition to the team's defensive core is the only fix to rebuild a franchise that twice captured the Stanley Cup in long forgotten days.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Steve Ott is the latest NHL player to stand up in support of the U.S. women's national team.The Montreal Canadiens described his experience living in another hockey hotbed and noted the benefits that the women's team brings to USA Hockey."I was in Detroit and they come to Detroit and it's sold out to watch them play," he told Sportsnet's Eric Engels on Tuesday. "Someone's making money off their backs, they deserve their cut."The women were expected to vote on a tentative new deal sometime Tuesday afternoon, a source told A.J. Perez of USA Today. The 2017 Women's World Championship is slated to begin Friday in Michigan, and the American players were threatening to boycott unless they received a livable wage and increased support from USA Hockey.From Ott's point of view, it's part of a necessary fight that's also happened several times in the NHL."I see it like I do the lockouts we had," Ott said. "They're setting things up for future generations of girls. Guys did that for us, and we've done it for younger guys. Women's hockey is really popular in the States. They deserve their cut."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Coyotes will honor Craig Cunningham with a ceremonial pregame puck drop on April 8, the team announced Tuesday.Per the team's release:

Every Tuesday, theScore's editors will examine the fortunes of the north's seven NHL franchises. Welcome to "O Canada."Canadian clubs' lineups are studded with highly talented - and highly expensive - players, but rosters still feature some who offer a better bang for the buck.They don't always get their due credit, so here are seven players across the country providing great value to their squads:Calgary FlamesFew players have skated under the radar like Flames forward Mikael Backlund, who's emerged as a key pivot for Calgary this season. The club's general manager, Brad Treliving, believes the Swedish center's name should be in the conversation for the Selke Trophy honoring the league's top defensive forward.Backlund hasn't been shy at the other end of the rink, either. Tallying 50 points on the season, he's already eclipsed a career high in production with six games left to be played. Backlund sits third in Flames scoring, behind only Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, while his roughly $3.6-million cap hit ranks fifth among Flames forwards.Edmonton OilersPatrick Maroon's ability to find chemistry with phenom Connor McDavid has certainly paid off on the scoresheet, as he's already tallied 25 times in 75 contests this season.Coming into the year, he'd posted 34 goals in 220 career games. The Oilers added Maroon at last year's trade deadline, and though the transaction made little noise in the headlines, it's quickly paid off for the club. Not a bad return for a player signed for $1.5 million through next season.Montreal CanadiensAcquired from the Chicago Blackhawks at last year's trade deadline, Quebec-born Phillip Danault has impressed since his return to his home province. Danault plays a critical role down the middle for the Canadiens, and has scored 35 points in 75 games this season while doing so.The best part? Danault is providing production on a cap hit of less than $1 million. The 24-year-old is already on his second contract, having spent part of the past five campaigns toiling with the Blackhawks organization.Ottawa SenatorsIn a pinch, with Craig Anderson away from the club, the Senators threw their season to Mike Condon, sending a fifth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins to acquire the netminder. The second-year stopper has more than impressed.It's a familiar role for Condon, who took over the crease in Montreal a year ago after starter Carey Price was lost to injury. His success has pushed the Senators to compete for the top spot in the Atlantic, and he's done it at a bargain-basement price of $575,000.Toronto Maple LeafsWith the spotlight on Auston Matthews and Co., James van Riemsdyk has been the steady veteran for the Maple Leafs, producing at a near career high.Through 74 games, Van Riemsdyk has secured 55 points. A late push could see the savvy winger tie his career-best 61 points, a mark set two years ago in his second season in Toronto. Signed through next season at a cap hit of $4.25 million, Van Riemsdyk provides the Maple Leafs with affordable and reliable offense, and potentially an even more valuable trade chip.Vancouver CanucksThe Canucks unearthed value when they acquired Markus Granlund from the Flames last February. The deal sent former first-rounder Hunter Shinkaruk to Calgary, but Vancouver liked the potential it saw in Granlund.That belief has quickly paid off: The 23-year-old sits fifth in Canucks scoring this season, while only Bo Horvat has outpaced him in the goals department. Through his first full season in Vancouver, Granlund has put together 19 goals and 13 assists in 69 games. The Finnish forward is signed through next season at $900,000.Winnipeg JetsAny high-end offense from the bottom six is often a bonus, so the Jets are getting supreme value when it comes to center Adam Lowry.The 23-year-old forward is emerging as a player with some flash in his third full season with Winnipeg. Lowry's found the back of the 14 times this season, placing him sixth in team goal-scoring. He's doing it affordably to boot, as Lowry is signed through the next two seasons with a cap hit of about $1.13 million.(Photos courtesy: Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

When the Montreal Canadiens fired coach Michel Therrien on Feb. 14, the hope was that his dismissal would provide a wake-up call for a club that had found itself way off track.In the week leading up to Therrien's firing, the Canadiens dropped five of seven contests, collecting just three points along the way, with the former bench boss's tenure coming to an end following a 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins.The course has largely been corrected since the change, with the Canadiens earning a 11-5-1 showing under new coach Claude Julien. But did the switch also cost the Canadiens one of their top scorers?After tallying 14 goals through the first part of the campaign, Alexander Radulov looked to be well on his way to a 30-goal finish, and the Canadiens appeared to have found the top buy of the offseason.But since the coaching change, Radulov has registered just a single goal, coming in a four-point romp against the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 27.CoachGPGAPtsPts/GPMichel Therrien561428420.75Claude Julien141560.43Take that a step further and Radulov has scored just two points in the other 13 games under Julien. To note, he missed three contests at the start of March in dealing with a lower-body ailment, but it's hard to ignore Radulov's steep drop in production.Certain players work better with certain coaches, and that's a question that Canadiens will need to know the answer to before putting pen to paper on a long-term extension with the pending free agent.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Spoiler alert.The Edmonton Oilers can clinch their first playoff spot since 2006 with a win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, but the visiting team will do all they can to rain on the parade, according to defenseman Drew Doughty.

An upper-body injury has kept Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin on the shelf for the past six games, but he appears to be making some progress, at least."He is going through a process both on and off the ice", head coach Mile Sullivan said Tuesday. "We're hopeful we will get him back sooner rather than later."Meanwhile, the Penguins have seven games remaining on the regular-season schedule and sit three points back of the Washington Capitals for first in the Metropolitan Division and atop the NHL standings.Malkin has missed 13 games due to injury over the course of the season, but sits second in team scoring with 33 goals and 39 assists for 72 total points.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Follow theScore's fantasy feed on Twitter (@theScoreFantasy) for the latest news, features and more. And download Squad Up, theScore's free-to-win-money sports game.Banger Leagues | Standard LeaguesHere is a glimpse at what the first round of 2017 fantasy hockey drafts will look like in leagues with the following categories:SkaterGoalieGoalsWinsAssistsGAAShotsSV%+/-SavesPIMShutoutsPPP1. C Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh PenguinsCrosby vs. McDavid will be the debate in standard leagues. They'll probably be neck-and-neck for the Art Ross Trophy in the coming seasons, but Crosby's sudden desire to score goals presents more value compared to McDavid, who garners most of his points via assists. Crosby's superior supporting cast puts him over the top.2. C Connor McDavid, Edmonton OilersMcDavid and Crosby are the two players in the NHL who have the best odds of recording 100 points. A 100-point player is more valuable than just about anything else in fantasy hockey. McDavid's age and speed give him a sky-high ceiling. He should improve year after year.3. D Brent Burns, San Jose SharksEven in leagues without hits or blocks, Burns still deserves to be a top-3 selection. A defenseman who can score 30 goals, tally 80 points and lead the league in shots on goal provides so much value and balance to your team.4. G Braden Holtby, Washington CapitalsIn leagues where the goaltending stats account for a higher percentage of the categories, you could make the argument Holtby deserves to go No. 1 overall. Even though they have a few key pending unrestricted free agents, Washington should continue to be a powerhouse and Holtby is in his prime.5. RW Patrick Kane, Chicago BlackhawksKane doesn't have the same amount of upside as Crosby and McDavid, but he still has the ability to rack up 100 points, though he'll probably wind up with somewhere around 90. This type of production from right wing is extremely valuable given the lack of depth compared to center.6. D Erik Karlsson, Ottawa SenatorsKarlsson has averaged less ice time this season than he has since 2011-12. This is due to head coach Guy Boucher making sure his star player has some gas left in the tank down the stretch. While it might help the Senators in reality, it dampers his fantasy appeal ever so slightly. He still has point-per-game potential, but he doesn't have the 30-goal upside of Burns.7. G Carey Price, Montreal CanadiensMontreal's aging blue line is a slight cause for concern. Nonetheless, a full season with Claude Julien at the helm will lead to stronger defensive play throughout the lineup, therefore solidifying Price as a first-round pick.7. G Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue JacketsThe Blue Jackets are no fluke - and neither is Bobrovsky's spectacular season. The Jackets are a young team with a strong blue line and should only improve with more experience. Shot blocking has always been a staple for John Tortorella-led teams. Goalies such as Henrik Lundqvist and Nikolai Khabibulin enjoyed their best seasons under Tortorella's guidance.9. RW Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay LightningKucherov is the only player from the famed "Triplets" line to not regress. In fact, he has become one of the game's best players. He has carried the Lightning offense all season. With C Steven Stamkos back in the fold next year, Kucherov should shine even brighter.10. LW Brad Marchand, Boston BruinsMarchand is one of the best late-bloomers in recent memory. When you watch him play, it's hard to convince yourself this season has been a fluke. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy certainly doesn't have the resume of Julien, but the former is more aggressive and offensive-minded. Another point-per-game season - or better - is on the horizon for Marchand in 2017-18.Just missed the cut: Penguins C Evgeni Malkin, Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin, St. Louis Blues RW Vladimir Tarasenko, Toronto Maple Leafs C Auston Matthews(Photos courtesy Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Change of plans for the Montreal Canadiens.Goaltender Zachary Fucale has been recalled from the ECHL's Brampton Beast on an emergency basis after Al Montoya suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's morning skate.Montoya was slated to start against Dallas, but Carey Price will now draw the assignment with Fucale serving as backup.Fucale was selected in the second round of the 2013 Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Red Wings should have been celebrating an overtime win.Instead, they stood in solidarity with the Carolina Hurricanes as goaltender Eddie Lack was stretchered off the ice Monday after a collision with Andreas Athanasiou, who scored the game-winning goal on the play.Related: Hurricanes' Lack diagnosed with neck strainOn Tuesday, the Hurricanes took to Twitter to thank the Red Wings players for lending their support.

Follow theScore's fantasy feed on Twitter (@theScoreFantasy) for the latest news, features and more. And download Squad Up, theScore's free-to-win-money sports game.Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Tuesday, March 28 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):Dynamic Duos

To go or not to go - that is the question the NHL faces with regard to the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.I have to be honest - I am torn. On one hand, I personally want to see the best players in the NHL play in the Winter Games. On the other, I was in the Olympics the last year that amateurs went in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. So it holds a special place in my heart.I can definitely understand NHL owners’ reluctance to send players to South Korea. The jet lag, injuries, and wear and tear on the bodies of their best players will be a major impediment to winning a Stanley Cup.I saw it firsthand while coaching with the St. Louis Blues in 2014. We sent nine players to the Olympics in Sochi, and most, if not all, came back completely fatigued; if they weren’t already injured, they were hurt as soon as they returned to NHL action. We were subsequently knocked out of the first round of the playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks.I won’t even get into the money side of all this; it’s complicated and expensive. Insurance and liability are a whole other element.My argument is more personal than professional: It was possibly the best year of hockey of my life. Picture traveling the world and playing hockey with your best friends. The majority of you are single, and you’re all between the ages of 20-24. You play hockey in countries like Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Sweden, and Norway, then cap it off with a trip to the Olympics. It was the ultimate hockey player experience.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)If not for those Games, some of my friends might never have played in the NHL. I think of Todd Hlushko, whose career was on its last legs after he’d been released by the Capitals. He led our team in goals at the Olympics, and it gave him a showcase. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Flyers. I also think of Brian Savage, drafted 171st overall in 1991, a long shot. He went on to play 674 games in the NHL.I have so many unforgettable memories of playing for the Canadian national team. Here’s one: During the season, the team had a really early flight out of Moscow. We had to get our equipment from the arena after competing in the Izvestia tournament.Two Russian cops were guarding the arena in their police car. They were both passed out - maybe drunk, maybe hungover, could have been anything, I don’t know. We packed up our equipment from the arena, loaded the bus, and they never budged. Not once. We probably should have checked for a pulse.Despite my amazing experience, part of me wants to see Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby on the same line, playing against Auston Matthews, or Patrik Laine, or Vladimir Tarasenko.I believe we need NHL players in the Olympics. I am personally grateful for the NHL. It’s the reason I became a goalie and fulfilled a lot of my childhood dreams. The NHL needs to go because somewhere out there, a kid like me is waiting to be inspired by the best in the world.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was quick to formally welcome the Oakland Raiders to Nevada, but he qualified his feelings on the NFL club's relocation in 2019.Foley had expected the NBA would be the second league to move in, perhaps sharing the T-Mobile Arena, in lieu of spending $750 million in public money to help finance a football stadium, he told "Vegas Hockey Hotline" ​on Monday."There are a lot better ways to spend $750 million than on bringing the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas," Foley declared. "Spend it on police, firemen, and teachers, and have all three be the best in the country. But I guess we're going to make a $750-million investment in a stadium."The Raiders' new stadium will cost a total of $1.9 billion.Foley conceded there are positives to having the NFL in the city, especially in terms of bringing opposing fans into hotels and casinos, and further proving Las Vegas is a legitimate sports town.While he's not concerned about splitting the market with the NFL - saying it's like comparing apples to New York steak - he admitted it's not a situation he was yearning for."If I had had complete control of the situation, I would not have opted to have the Raiders come here, but I had no control and they're coming, so welcome," he said. "Bring it on."Foley reiterated that his goals for the hockey club remain the same regardless of the potential pressure involved in competing with the Raiders: playoffs in three years and a Stanley Cup in six years."We're going to win, and we're going to win fairly early," Foley said. "You can take it to the bank."Copyright © 2017 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 race, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.While the eight Western Conference playoff teams are pretty much set and now jockeying for position, it looks like the Eastern Conference will contain more drama than the recent "Gilmore Girls" revival.Long thought to be a write-off, the Tampa Bay Lightning may have saved their season with a massive come-from-behind overtime win against the Blackhawks on Monday.The Lightning now sit one point back of the Boston Bruins and two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, both of whom saw their chances improve thanks to a New York Islanders loss.Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes' slim chances took a hit after they only picked up a single point in an overtime loss to Detroit.Here's where they all stand after Monday's action.TeamResultPlayoff ChancesChangeLightningW 5-4 (OT) vs. Blackhawks32.3%+12.5%BruinsIdle65.9%+3%Maple LeafsIdle80.2%+1.6%HurricanesL 3-4 OT vs. Red Wings6.5%-2.9%IslandersL 1-3 vs. Predators15.7%-14.2%To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Eddie Lack took to Twitter late Monday night to share some good news after a scary scene on the ice hours earlier.Lack was stretchered off the ice after a collision with Detroit's Andreas Athanasiou and was taken to hospital for tests.Fortunately, it wasn't a long stay.

For the second straight game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost in a rather dramatic way.Following Saturday's outing that saw them demolished 7-0 by the Florida Panthers, the Blackhawks continued their Florida road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning, dropping a 5-4 overtime decision after taking a 4-1 lead.Related: Gourde caps off 3-goal Lightning comeback with OT beautyIt's been a rare couple of games for the Blackhawks who, prior to Saturday, had gone 6-0-1 in their past seven games, but Niklas Hjalmarsson admits a slump is better off happening now than in a few weeks."It's getting close to the end here and we're getting a little bit too comfortable maybe," Hjalmarsson said, according to Chris Pine of the Chicago Tribune. "As soon as you do that, you're going to lose games … At the same time I'm glad that we were playing like this before the playoffs so we can make some adjustments."Luckily for the Blackhawks, their postseason spot is already guaranteed, meaning the remaining six games could be looked at as playoff tuneups. And according to Hjalmarsson, what the team might need to work on most down the stretch is staying focused."Eighty-two games is a long season. It's a mental grind more than anything," Hjalmarsson said. "As soon as you're not there 100 percent, it's going to show in the scoring. I thought we played decent today, but 10 minutes during the game we just let them do whatever they wanted. That was enough to lose the game."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Yanni Gourde put an end to the madness between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.The 25-year-old beat Scott Darling with just 36 seconds remaining in overtime to help the Lightning complete a three-goal comeback victory.After falling behind 4-1, the Lightning rallied, thanks in large part to a pair of goals by Jonathan Drouin and the aforementioned winner by Gourde that served as just his second goal of the season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NEW YORK - Viktor Arvidsson scored early in the second period, Juuse Saros stopped 24 shots and the Nashville Predators held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-1 Monday night for their fourth straight win.Kevin Fiala and Ryan Johansen also scored to help the surging Predators win for the seventh time in eight games and remain in control of third place in the Central Division.Josh Bailey scored and Thomas Greiss finished with 28 saves for the Islanders, who remained two points behind Boston for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference. New York has lost six of its last nine overall (3-5-1) and is 0-4-1 in its last five at Barclays Center since earning a point in 11 straight (9-0-2) on home ice.Arvidsson made it 2-0 at 3:15 of the second as he deflected a centering pass from Filip Forsberg past Greiss for his 29th, tying him with Forsberg for the team lead. The goal was reviewed but stood after it was determined the puck went off Arvidsson's skate and then his stick before going in.It was Arvidsson's sixth goal in eight games and Nashville's NHL-leading 95th in the second period this season.The Islanders were booed midway through the period as they failed to get a good scoring chance on their second power play of the game. New York finished 0 for 2 on the man advantage, falling to 2 for 21 over their last eight games.Johansen added an empty-netter for his 13th with 21 seconds left.Bailey got the Islanders on the board with 2:40 left in the middle period as he deflected a shot by Nick Leddy from the left side down and past Saros. It was Bailey's 13th goal of the season and first in 16 games.The Predators appeared to take the lead about 8 1/2 minutes into the game when Ryan Ellis fired a shot from the right point that seemed to deflect off an Islanders defender and past Greiss. However, New York interim coach Doug Weight challenged for offside and the goal was waved off after a video review showed Fiala was indeed guilty of the infraction.Fiala made up for it when he put Nashville ahead at 10:17 by firing a shot from the high slot past Greiss' blocker side for his ninth.NOTES: Predators C Mike Fisher missed his third straight game due to a lower-body injury. ... D Roman Josi played in his 400th career game, all with Nashville. ... Johansen's goal was his 58th point, keeping him two ahead of Arvidsson for the team lead. ... The Predators improved to 23-3-7 when scoring first and 27-1-5 when leading after two periods. The teams conclude their two-game season series April 4 at Nashville. ... The Islanders agreed to terms with F John Stevens on a two-year, entry-level contract. The 22-year-old had five goals and 23 assists this past season as a senior at Northeastern and totaled 26 goals and 80 assists in four seasons with the Huskies. ... Islanders D Johnny Boychuk missed his 12th straight game with a lower-body injury. F Ryan Strome missed his third straight with an upper-body injury sustained last week in win at New York Rangers. ... The Islanders play five of their last seven games on the road, where they are 15-16-5.UP NEXTPredators: At Boston on Tuesday night.Islanders: At Philadelphia on Thursday night.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Stepping into the opposing zone, Arizona Coyotes blue-liner Anthony DeAngelo wired a slapper past St. Louis goaltender Jake Allen.The goal marked the fifth tally for the rookie defenseman.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

For the second time in as many nights, Andreas Athanasiou has secured an overtime win for the Detroit Red Wings.Just 24 hours after he delivered a dagger against the Minnesota Wild, the 22-year-old potted the game-winner against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, picking up an errant puck and going backhand-forehand on Eddie Lack.The goal was Athanasiou's 18th of the season, moving him into sole possession for second on the team. Meanwhile, Lack was stretchered off the ice after being shaken up on the play.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Hurricanes netminder Eddie Lack was stretchered out of Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings after a collision with forward Andreas Athanasiou.The play occurred in overtime, as Athanasiou drove to the net and collided with Lack. Athanasiou scored the game-winning goal on the play.

Brian Gionta scored his 15th goal of the season Monday, as he skated through the crease and outwaited Florida Panthers netminder James Reimer before firing it top corner.The goal was the 289th for the Buffalo Sabres captain's career, who was honored in a pregame ceremony to mark his 1,000th game.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Another day, another goal for Jonathan Marchessault.The Florida Panthers forward scored his sixth goal in three games on Monday, this time victimizing the Buffalo Sabres.Grabbing a quick feed from Jonathan Huberdeau, Marchessault rifled a quick wrist shot past Sabres netminder Robin Lehner to push his total to 29 goals on the season.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Note to self: Don't give Anthony Mantha a breakaway.The Carolina Hurricanes learned this lesson the hard way Monday after the Detroit Red Wings forward capitalized on two breakaway chances just 1:10 apart midway through the second period.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Tomas Jurco scored his first goal of the season Monday, scooping up a loose puck and putting it past Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy.The Blackhawks acquired Jurco from the Detroit Red Wings prior to this year's trade deadline. Monday's goal marked his first point in 26 games this year.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Monday's contest against the Florida Panthers marks the 1,000th NHL game of Brian Gionta's career.In celebration of the grand achievement, the Buffalo Sabres took time before the game to honor their captain with a ceremony that included general manager Tim Murray presenting Gionta with a silver stick.

Ownership of the Arizona Coyotes could be changing hands, yet again.Majority owner Andrew Barroway has an opportunity to increase his stake in the franchise by buying out the minority partners of IceArizona LLC, according to Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports.Barroway, who bought a 51 percent stake of the Coyotes in December 2015, is seeking additional investors to facilitate the sale, with Morgan indicating two minority partners of the Tampa Bay Rays could join the Coyotes' new ownership structure.The Coyotes have long been mired by ownership issues and relocation rumors. The club has a lease agreement at Gila River Arena in Glendale through next season, however, the Coyotes seek a new arena in downtown Phoenix or the East Valley, closer to the team's season-ticket holders and corporate sponsors. The Coyotes have played in Glendale since 2003.After a proposed agreement fell through to build a new arena on the Arizona State University campus, the Coyotes have since been involved with the state legislature on a $395-million deal that would permit a new arena to be built in the Valley of the Sun. The deal is not expected to garner the needed support.Earlier this month, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman penned a letter to the state leaders, noting that it is no longer financially viable for the club to remain in Glendale and that the Coyotes need a new arena location to stay in Arizona.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Anaheim Ducks won't fly under the radar for much longer.The Orange County club has been of the hottest teams in recent weeks, rifling off four straight wins and a 9-2-1 record through March.Now with 93 points through 75 games, the Ducks stand atop the Pacific, a division they've won in each of the past four seasons.Anaheim has caught fire at the perfect time, with the playoffs less than three weeks out and the team looking to avenge last year's early postseason flop. Despite Anaheim's consistent regular-season success, it hasn't always translated to the playoffs.Still, the Ducks aren't far removed from the 2015 squad that was one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals. Much of that core remains intact, including captain Ryan Getzlaf, and no player has outpaced the Ducks leader and his 20 points in March.Also back is coach Randy Carlyle, who guided the franchise to its first Stanley Cup in 2007. Returning to Anaheim after his dismissal five years ago, the veteran bench boss has seen his message take shape. Carlyle demands an in-your-face style, something that hasn't been lost on his players."We've had some guys playing great hockey all year and we've had some people start off slow," defenseman Cam Fowler told ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. "Now we all seem to be firing on all cylinders here, all really buying into the type of hockey Randy wants us to play - which is hard, physical, and structured defensively."The Ducks' next opportunity to showcase that style comes Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, where Anaheim will shoot for a season-high five game win streak.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with college free-agent forward Vinni Lettieri, the team announced Monday.The 22-year-old center recorded 37 points in 38 games with the University of Minnesota this season.Lettieri will now join the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers' AHL affiliate, for the last eight games of the season, according to Michael Russo of The Star Tribune.

Clarke MacArthur refuses to let the dream die.The Ottawa Senators forward was very vocal on Monday, stating that he still hopes to play in a couple games before the season is out."I’m always holding out for this year. I could care less about next year," MacArthur said, according to TSN's Ian Medes. "I’m only training like this and doing what I’m doing now for this year. Next year is next year. I’m going to do anything I can to get back in and if they clear me, I’ll be ready."MacArthur has been practicing with the club, but has missed nearly two full campaigns after suffering a concussion four games into the 2015-16 season and another during a practice in training camp this past September.Back in January, MacArthur took a step back in his recovery when he failed his baseline test which saw the team shut down the 31-year-old and state he would not play this season. Nevertheless, MacArthur remains confident that he would be able to join the team during their upcoming four-game road trip, which kicks off Tuesday in Philadelphia and concludes next Monday in Detroit."I think it would be important to get some regular-season games in. Obviously, it would be tougher to go in right in the playoffs - but I would do it," he said. "I would love to get a couple of games in at the end. That’ll be enough to get the systems down full speed and know what I’m doing."Of course, MacArthur must first pass the same baseline test he failed earlier in the year before he can enter a game, and as far as general manager Pierre Dorion is concerned, even that might not be enough."There’s been some talk that we may have him do the baseline. As far as him playing again, it’s always on the doctors, it’s not up to us," Dorion said. "The doctors will decide if he can play or not. But to put him in a game situation or a playoff situation when you’ve played four games in two years might not be the smartest thing."The Senators have just eight games remaining on their schedule and will conclude the regular season against the New York Islanders on April 9.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Make no mistake - the Oakland Raiders' relocation is devastating news for the Vegas Golden Knights.Despite what the NHL continues to say publicly about the NFL team's impending move to Sin City, Monday's vote that officially approved the Raiders' move to Las Vegas will likely sting hockey's newest expansion franchise in the long run.NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly insisted in January that an NFL team in the Golden Knights' market "won't materially affect the business of the hockey team," and he reiterated that stance Monday."We believe both (teams) can be successful in Las Vegas," Daly told Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal shortly before the football club's move was confirmed.Golden Knights owner Bill Foley declined to address the actual impact of the Raiders' move on his club in his congratulatory statement Monday, instead merely welcoming the Raiders and touting the fact that Las Vegas is now part of "a select group of cities" to boast both an NHL and NFL franchise.Nevermind that 17 NFL clubs are currently in NHL markets. Foley should be concerned about the Raiders' move into his city for a number of reasons.For one, there's the corporate side.Despite Daly's insistence in January that he's not worried because "the sports buy" for sponsorship is different in football than it is for hockey, Foley admitted to Carp on Monday that the Golden Knights now have a tougher road ahead.

San Jose Sharks forward Micheal Haley has been suspended one game for roughing Calle Jarnkrok of the Nashville Predators, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday.Haley caught Jarnkrok with a punch to the face during a melee he ignited Saturday after the Predators center checked him against the boards, for which Jarnkrok was assessed a minor penalty.The league called Haley's blow a "forceful, barenuckle punch to Jarnkrok's face" and noted that, despite the initial hit, Haley's response is "in no way permitted or excusable."Haley received a match penalty for the incident.The department also revealed Haley said - presumably in his hearing Monday - he was seeking retribution.He'll forfeit about $3,000 in salary in addition to the suspension.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Go big or go home.That's Justin Williams' philosophy when it comes to his hairdo for team photos, and this year he enlisted the help of fellow Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky.

Craig Anderson took some time Sunday to express his gratitude after earning the Ottawa Senators' nomination for the 2017 Masterton Trophy.Anderson, who spent several weeks this season away from the game to be with his wife Nicholle as she underwent cancer treatment, told reporters he very much appreciates the support he's received from teammates, staff, management, media, and around the league.He also touched on what the game has meant to him in the midst of a difficult situation off the ice."It's always on the mind, but I feel that the three hours we get at the rink is always a time to kind of put things aside and exert the frustration and energy that you might have," he said. "You just go out there and give everything you can and then when you take off the equipment, then you can address real-world problems after that."Anderson was also able to gain perspective on what it is he's able to do for a living."It makes the game just feel like a game again," he said. "When you're growing up as a kid, the game of hockey is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, and I think that sometimes gets lost as you get older and it becomes more of a job."When you go through difficult times away from the rink, it makes you realize that it is a game and you're supposed to have fun while you play it. That's kind of how I've approached it."Anderson has indeed exemplified the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game this season, posting a record of 22-10-2 and a .927 save percentage in 34 games.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bill Foley is extending a welcoming hand to the NFL's Oakland Raiders.The owner of the NHL's Golden Knights offered congratulations to Mark Davis and the Oakland Raiders after it was confirmed the team would be relocating to Las Vegas for the 2019 season.More from Foley:

WASHINGTON - Fourteen U.S. senators wrote a letter to USA Hockey's executive director Monday over their concerns about the treatment of the women's national team.Players have threatened to boycott the upcoming world championships over a wage dispute. The senators, all Democrats, urged David Ogrean to resolve the matter and ensure the team receives ''equitable resources.'' They cited the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.USA Hockey's board of directors meets Monday, and players said Sunday night they hope there's a deal.The senators joined a chorus of support that also includes unions representing players from the NHL, NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball. Those organizations said over the weekend they stood with the women's team and criticized USA Hockey for attempting to find replacement players.The U.S. is the defending champion at the International Ice Hockey Women's World Championship, which begins Friday in Plymouth, Michigan.In negotiations over the past 15 months, players have asked for a four-year contract that pays them outside the six-month Olympic period. The senators' letter notes the $6,000 that players earn around the Olympics and USA Hockey's $3.5 million annual spending on the men's national team development program and other discrepancies.''These elite athletes indeed deserve fairness and respect, and we hope you will be a leader on this issue as women continue to push for equality in athletics,'' the senators wrote.In a statement Sunday night, players said they hoped USA Hockey would approve terms discussed last week. They said the agreement has the ''potential to be a game changer for everyone.''The letter was signed by: Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey of Massachusetts, Patty Murray of Washington, Dianne Feinstein of California, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Thomas Carper of Delaware, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Robert Menendez and Cory Booker of New Jersey, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ice ice baby.The Carolina Hurricanes are set to host the Detroit Red Wings on both Monday and Tuesday, with the first contest being a make-up date after it was originally postponed in December due to ice cooling issues at PNC Arena.This prompted the Hurricanes to offer fans a frosty treat prior to puck drop on Monday.

Nikita Kucherov's latest hot streak got the attention of the NHL headquarters.The Tampa Bay Lightning forward was named the league's first star of the week Monday after posting five goals and seven points in three games.Kucherov has crept back into the Hart Trophy conversation lately, notching seven goals and nine points over his last four contests. He also scored the overtime winner Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings.The 23-year-old winger ranks second in the NHL with 38 goals - four behind Sidney Crosby - and sixth with 78 points.Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen was named the league's second star of the week after going 3-0-1 with a 0.98 GAA and .959 save percentage.Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf was deemed the third star for posting seven assists in three victories.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tuukka Rask is good to go.The Boston Bruins goaltender was forced to miss Saturday's game against the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury, but after Monday's practice, in which he was a full participant, Rask said it felt good to get back on the ice, and he expects to remain in the lineup for the balance of the regular season in an attempt to help secure a playoff spot.

All eyes were on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen on Monday after he was pulled from Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres due to an apparent injury.Andersen - who's being listed as day to day with an upper-body injury - skated with the goalie coach prior to the full team skate, and was able to briefly participate in practice, but made an early exit.Shortly thereafter, backup Curtis McElhinney revealed he will start Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers, per Chris Johnston of Sportsnet.Andersen's injury, however, doesn't appear to be too serious.

Follow theScore's fantasy feed on Twitter (@theScoreFantasy) for the latest news, features and more. And download Squad Up, theScore's free-to-win-money sports game.Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NHL fantasy picture for Monday, March 27 (all advanced statistics courtesy of Corsica.Hockey and apply to 5v5 situations):Dynamic Duos