Taylor Hall won't miss any games for his actions toward Ilya Lyubushkin on Tuesday night.The Boston Bruins forward was fined $5,000 for roughing the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman late in the second period of Toronto's 6-4 win.Hall sucker-punched Lyubushkin from behind after the Russian blue-liner hit him near the boards. The officials handed Hall a minor penalty.Lyubushkin left the game, and the Leafs later ruled him out for the remainder of the contest as a precaution alongside fellow rearguard Justin Holl.Hall has been suspended once in his 12-year career. He sat out two games while playing for the Edmonton Oilers in February 2013 for kneeing then-Minnesota Wild winger Cal Clutterbuck. He was also fined in January 2018 as a member of the New Jersey Devils for boarding Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Wild and defenseman Alex Goligoski have agreed to a two-year extension carrying an average annual value of $2 million, the team announced Wednesday.Goligoski signed a one-year, $5-million contract with the Wild as an unrestricted free agent this past offseason.The 36-year-old veteran has tallied two goals and 26 assists in 58 games this campaign while averaging 19 minutes per contest. He's also posted sterling underlying numbers - specifically on the offensive end: Evolving-Hockey.comThe Goligoski signing leaves the Wild with about $8 million in projected cap space for 2022-23, according to CapFriendly. They have two notable restricted free agents in sniper Kevin Fiala and deadline acquisition Jake Middleton. Fellow deadline pickup Marc-Andre Fleury is the only major pending UFA left.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek left Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins in the first period with a groin injury and was unable to return."He's going to miss some time," head coach Sheldon Keefe said postgame, per NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger.The Maple Leafs later lost defensemen Justin Holl and Ilya Lyubushkin for precautionary reasons during the key Atlantic Division clash. Keefe said they'll be re-evaluated once the team returns to Toronto.Lyubushkin went down after a sucker punch from Bruins forward Taylor Hall.

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes gave interim head coach Martin St. Louis a significant vote of confidence Tuesday."I'd like to see him part of the Montreal Canadiens organization for the long term and remove the interim tag, if that's the question you're asking," Hughes told TSN from this week's GM meetings."In terms of the success or the impact that he's had, I expected him to have an impact, no question about it. Probably not as significant as he has in such a short period of time. But I said at the beginning, I'm not one to bet against Marty St. Louis, and those that have, have generally lost. He's a pretty special guy, and he's proven to be a pretty special coach."St. Louis replaced Dominique Ducharme behind the bench on Feb. 9, marking his first NHL coaching gig. Since the Hall of Fame player took over, the Canadiens are 10-7-4 after a dreadful 8-30-7 start with Ducharme at the helm.A notable turnaround in production for Montreal's young core forwards followed the coaching change: Cole Caufield has registered 25 points in 21 games, while Nick Suzuki has 22.The Canadiens were recently eliminated from playoff contention and sit 31st overall in the league standings with 47 points.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion vowed to complete the plan he and the late Eugene Melnyk envisioned before the team owner's death Monday."He meant a lot to a lot of people; our players, coaching staff, and obviously our management group," an emotional Dorion told the media, including TSN, at the NHL GM meetings Tuesday.Dorion continued: "He'll be missed dearly. We started something together, and we're going to finish it. He'll be so proud of us, and he'll be looking down on us."Melnyk died Monday at the age of 62. He bought the Senators in 2003, helping them escape bankruptcy. Ottawa named Dorion GM in April 2016. The 49-year-old had spent nine years with the club before his promotion, including two-plus campaigns as an assistant GM.

The Colorado Avalanche will be without Nathan MacKinnon when they face the Calgary Flames in a key Western Conference showdown Tuesday night, and he may be out longer than that.MacKinnon won't play due to an upper-body injury, the Avalanche announced, according to The Athletic's Peter Baugh. MacKinnon flew back to Denver to be re-evaluated, and head coach Jared Bednar said concern is "high," per the Denver Post's Mike Chambers.It's unclear when and how the superstar center got hurt. MacKinnon logged nearly 20 minutes of ice time Sunday in an overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. He came on for eight shifts in the third period, though his final one in the last minute of regulation was only eight seconds long. He didn't play in overtime, but Minnesota won 15 seconds into the extra frame.The 26-year-old fought Wild defenseman Matt Dumba earlier in the third period, and Bednar said Tuesday it's possible MacKinnon's injury was a result of that bout, according to Baugh.MacKinnon has missed 15 contests this season due to injuries and COVID-19, which he contracted at the beginning of the season. He was forced to forgo the All-Star Game and four regular-season tilts after sustaining a concussion and a facial fracture.The Nova Scotia-born forward has 22 goals and 48 assists across 51 games in 2021-22.Colorado is also without one of MacKinnon's usual linemates, Gabriel Landeskog. The Avalanche captain hasn't played since March 10 because of a knee injury. He underwent surgery four days later and is expected to return for the playoffs.The Avalanche are currently on a two-game road trip and will return to Denver to host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

You don't need an elaborate study to understand that traveling on a back-to-back impacts a team's win probability in the second game. All you need is a semi-reliable rating on a team and oddsmakers will tell you how much they adjust for the scheduling spot.In this space, a 5% downgrade in win probability is how we adjust for a team playing on the second night of a back-to-back with travel. Whether that manifests itself on a game-to-game basis is something of an unanswerable question. Players and coaches might mention its effect after a loss, but when they win a game in that same spot, there's no need for excuses.How does travel affect a game? A logical case can be made that it's hard to get the legs going at the beginning, putting a team at a disadvantage early. It's equally logical to argue that it's the third period when players might find themselves more tired than usual.That brings us to the Sabres-Blackhawks game in Chicago on Monday night. Based on the example from Monday's guide, Chicago was worth a bet at -163 or shorter as we gave it a 63% chance to beat Buffalo, which played in New York on Sunday.The consensus moneyline for the Blackhawks was -150, which triggered a bet, and with a 4-0 Hawks lead early in the second period, that bet seemed safe. The Sabres could have easily chalked it up as a schedule loss. Instead, they pulled off arguably the biggest comeback of the entire season by scoring with just shy of 11 seconds left for a 6-5 win.Since the Sabres are usually undervalued, their +130 price on the moneyline suggests it didn't account for a scheduling disadvantage. Buffalo played two previous back-to-backs in March with polar opposite results - a 1-0 win at red-hot Calgary, and a 6-1 loss to Florida on a home back-to-back.Does the Sabres' youth make them more capable than the average team of overcoming the scheduling disadvantage? Or are the Blackhawks just that incapable? Those are some of the questions that Chicago backers never would have thought to ask 22 minutes into Monday night's game.The recipeBefore the 2021-22 campaign, we devised a three-part series on how to use the regular-season point-total market to create team ratings, how to interpret home-ice advantage, and then how to use those to create your own moneylines.This season's on-ice predictive metrics make up 80% of our total rating. Basing 20% of the ratings on preseason "priors" allows us to emphasize team metrics without going all-in on what's happened during this campaign, which is still a relatively small sample size that includes some tainted results from when COVID-19 ravaged lineups.How to use the guideWhat follows is my fair price on the matchups (true moneyline) and the moneyline price I would need to bet each side. I just need a 1% edge for a favorite if we're getting better than a fair price on the team more likely to win. For the underdog, I'll need 4% or better to make it a bet. You can establish your own threshold. For bigger underdogs, you may decide on a higher cutoff like 6%-7%. On games that I've projected to be a near coin flip, a 2.5% edge is enough to make it a worthwhile wager.Wednesday, March 30GAMEWIN PROB. (%) TRUE MLPRICE TO BETWPG@BUF50.2/49.8-101/+101WPG +110/BUF +111NYR@DET48/52+108/-108NYR +120/DET +102LAK@EDM42.5/57.5+135/-135LAK +160/EDM -130VGK@SEA52.2/47.8-109/+109VGK +101/SEA +121STL@VAN47.2/52.8+112/-112STL +132/VAN -108SJS@ARI48.6/51.4+106/-106SJS +117/ARI +104Compare the "Price to bet" column with the prices offered by your various sportsbooks. From there, compile a list of bets. The only reason not to make a bet is if something isn't accounted for in how we've rated teams - like a star player being a surprise scratch - or if you've put a team on the "Do not bet" list.After you make your bets, come back before puck drop on game night to see if line moves created a valuable bet that wasn't there before. At that point, compare the price of your opening bet to its late price to see how much closing-line value you may be getting.Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The next World Cup of Hockey will not feature any untraditional squads.Team North America and Team Europe won't be part of the planned tournament for 2024, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Tuesday, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.The forthcoming event will return to its previous format, which includes only teams representing specific countries.The 2016 tourney was made up of eight teams including the North America and Europe sides. The former was made up of Canadian and American players who were 23 years old and under. The latter comprised players from European countries not including Czechia (then known as the Czech Republic), Finland, Russia, and Sweden, all of which had their own entries in the event.Team Europe - led by Anze Kopitar and Leon Draisaitl along with head coach Ralph Krueger - made an improbable run to the final before Canada claimed the title in two games during the best-of-three championship round.Team North America featured young superstars Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, and Johnny Gaudreau. That squad failed to qualify for the knockout stage and finished fifth in the tournament.The NHL initially mulled having another World Cup of Hockey in February 2021 but called off that plan in December 2019.It was reported in February of this year that the NHL and NHLPA had already met to start planning an event for the same month in 2024.The next World Cup of Hockey would be the fourth edition after 1996, 2004, and 2016. The United States won the original tourney, and Canada won the other two.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There's one rule to live by when it comes to grading your wagers in the wild world of NHL betting: If you bet on an underdog of more than a modest price, and that team finds itself in the near-coin flip of three-on-three overtime or a shootout, you've made a good bet regardless of the outcome.Whether your 'dog got there by playing evenly with a more-heralded opponent or on the back of a hot goaltender, you got what you wanted when you made the bet. A +150 or better moneyline suggests you've bought something that has a 40% or worse chance of happening. If the game plays out closer to 50/50, you got a good deal.So, we can take solace that the four valuable underdogs (Sabres, Blue Jackets, Senators, and Sabres again) that went past regulation this past weekend lost, including two in the shootout.Despite the setback, our exercise in value-betting the NHL is still up almost 30 units since the post-All-Star break roster stabilization that came when COVID-19 testing policies were relaxed. With great success comes greater demand, and eventually greater supply. So, our once-weekly guide now becomes semi-daily.How to use the guideIn this space, you'll find my fair price on the matchups before the sportsbook adds the vig (true moneyline), and the moneyline price I'd need to bet either side, a day in advance. With a particular day's lines opening the night before, the idea is to be able to jump on a valuable bet before the line adjusts.For example, Monday's games opened Sunday night. A guide for those contests, would look like this:GAMEWIN PROB. (%)TRUE MLPRICE TO BETCAR@WSH50/50+100/-100CAR +110/WSH +110VAN@STL43.2/56.8+132/-132VAN +155/STL -126BUF@CHI37/63+170/-170BUF +203/CHI -163ARI@EDM31.7/68.3+215/-215ARI +260/EDM -205SEA@LAK40.8/59.2+145/-145SEA +172/LAK -139Compare the "Price to bet" column with the prices offered by your various sportsbooks. From there, you'd compile a list of bets. The only reason to not make a bet would be if there was something that wouldn't be accounted for in how we've rated teams - like a star player being a surprise scratch - or if you've put a team on the "Do not bet list."For example, the Capitals opened at +116 at home to the Hurricanes, but that line has dropped as of Monday morning. This matchup rates out to the truest of 50/50 games, so Capitals +110 would be worth a bet, barring new information.After you make your bets, come back before puck drop on game night to compare the price of your opening bet to its current price to give you an idea of how much closing line value you may be getting.Since many of these bets will be plus-money, you won't need to win at even a 50% rate to be profitable. However, you will need a little better luck after regulation, to take advantage of those valuable coin flip situations. Over the long term, the better the price you get, the more profit you'll accumulate.The recipeBefore the 2021-22 campaign, we devised a three-part series on how to use the regular-season point-total market to create team ratings, how to interpret home-ice advantage, and then how to use those to create your own moneylines.This season's on-ice predictive metrics make up 80% of our total rating. Basing 20% of the ratings on preseason "priors" allows us to emphasize team metrics without going all-in on what's happened during this elastic campaign with a still relatively small sample size that includes some tainted results from when COVID-19 ravaged lineups.I also have a 5% win probability consideration for a side playing in the second game of a back-to-back with travel and 3% for without travel.The cheat sheetWhat follows is my fair price on the matchups (true moneyline) and the moneyline price I would need to bet each side. I just need a 1% edge for a favorite if we're getting better than a fair price on the team more likely to win. For the underdog, I'll need 4% or better to make it a bet. You can establish your own threshold. For for bigger underdogs, you may want a bigger cutoff like 6-7%. On games I've projected to be a near coin flip, a 2.5% edge is enough to make it a worthwhile wager.Tuesday, March 29GAMEWIN PROB. (%) TRUE MLPRICE TO BETMTL@FLA30.9/69.1+223/-223MTL +272/FLA -213NYR@PIT44.7/55.3+124/-124NYR +146/PIT -119TOR@BOS46.5/53.5+115/-115TOR +135/BOS -111CAR@TBL39.3/60.7+155/-155CAR +184/TBL -148NYI@CBJ53.7/46.3-116/+116NYI -111/CBJ +136PHI@MIN39.7/61.3+152/-152PHI +180/MIN -146OTT@NSH39.3/61.7+155/-155OTT +184/NSH -148COL@CGY49.5/50.5+102/-102COL +113/CGY +109DAL@ANA53.6/46.4-115/+115DAL -111/ANA +136Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The next World Cup of Hockey will not feature any untraditional squads.Team North America and Team Europe won't be part of the planned tournament for 2024, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Tuesday, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.The forthcoming event will return to its previous format, which includes only teams representing specific countries.The 2016 tourney was made up of eight teams including the North America and Europe sides. The former was made up of Canadian and American players who were 23 years old and under. The latter comprised players from European countries not including Czechia (then known as the Czech Republic), Finland, Russia, and Sweden, all of which had their own entries in the event.Team Europe - led by Anze Kopitar and Leon Draisaitl along with head coach Ralph Krueger - made an improbable run to the final before Canada claimed the title in two games during the best-of-three championship round.Team North America featured young superstars Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, and Johnny Gaudreau. That squad failed to qualify for the knockout stage and finished fifth in the tournament.The NHL initially mulled having another World Cup of Hockey in February 2021 but called off that plan in December 2019.It was reported in February of this year that the NHL and NHLPA had already met to start planning an event for the same month in 2024.The next World Cup of Hockey would be the fourth edition after 1996, 2004, and 2016. The United States won the original tourney, and Canada won the other two.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Monday was a mixed bag for our best bets. The Hurricanes took care of business on the road against the Capitals, but unfortunately, the Kings laid an egg in the nightcap.We'll aim for better as we look at the best way to approach this nine-game slate.Avalanche (-105) @ Flames (-115)The Avalanche and Flames are two of the highest-powered offensive teams, ranking second and sixth in goals scored, respectively. Both are potent from top to bottom, and when healthy, each can make a case for having the league's most dangerous top line.Despite all the firepower set to take the ice in Calgary, it's the under where I see the most value.The Flames have played stout defense for the majority of the season. Although they're coming off a track meet against the Oilers, that's not indicative of how well they've been limiting chances. At five-on-five, the Flames sit fifth in expected goals against over the last 10.While the Avalanche lag a little behind, they still sit 12th over the last 10. They are playing above-average defense, even without Samuel Girard and Bowen Byram.Their ability to generate offense has taken a hit in that time. It's possible they are taking fewer chances and tightening up defensively to compensate for a less capable blueline. Whatever the reason is, it's an issue: The Avalanche are 28th in high-danger chances.I don't see them magically flipping the switch and piling up great looks against a stingy Flames side. But if they do, Jacob Markstrom and his impressive .925 save percentage stand in the way.At the other end of the ice, I believe the Avalanche have enough to slow down the Flames - at least a little. Colorado has arguably the best defensive pairing in the NHL, and Darcy Kuemper has quietly been lights out between the pipes for quite some time. He leads the NHL in save percentage and high-danger save percentage since the beginning of February.I'm not suggesting there'll be no offense, but even a potential 4-2 game would be enough to get us home.Bet: Under 6.5 (-115)Senators (+185) @ Predators (-225)It hasn't caught up to them just yet, but the Predators appear to be hitting a bit of a wall. Normally a solid five-on-five side, Nashville has struggled in that game state of late.The Preds have controlled just 47% of the shot attempts and 46% of the expected goals over the last 10 games, ranking 22nd in each category.By comparison, the pesky Senators have controlled 53% of the shot attempts and expected goals, ranking top-11 in each.At the very least, Ottawa should be able to play the Predators relatively even at five-on-five. The Senators also have the goaltender in much better form.Anton Forsberg has an impressive .926 save percentage in 17 starts since the beginning of February, putting him miles ahead of Juuse Saros in that time (.904 SV% in 18 starts).In a vacuum, you'd obviously take the Predators over the Senators. But given each team's recent form and the odds at hand, there appears to be plenty of value on Ottawa.Bet: Senators +1.5 (-125)Maple Leafs (+115) @ Bruins (-140)This play is pretty straightforward. The Bruins are playing by far their best hockey of the season. In fact, they're in the midst of one of the best stretches we've seen from any team all season. They own an 8-1-1 record over the last 10 games and have absolutely dismantled teams at five-on-five.Boston has controlled nearly 64% of the expected goals, a nearly unfathomable mark. The Maple Leafs are humming around 60%, but they're still a tier below the Bruins right now.Simply put, the Bruins look to have an edge at full strength. They also have a clear advantage in goal. Jeremy Swayman has been lights out of late, ranking second to only Kuemper in save percentage since the beginning of February.The Maple Leafs can barely expect a .900 save percentage from their goaltenders right now. So it's fair to say the Bruins have a big advantage no matter who Toronto goes with.I'll take my chances with the home side that holds edges at five-on-five and in goal.Bet: Bruins (-140)Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NHL informed its general managers that the salary cap will increase by $1 million to a total of $82.5 million beginning next season, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.The league has operated with a cap ceiling of $81.5 million since 2019-20.This would be the first increase and first change to the NHL's salary cap since it rose by $2 million for that same campaign.When the league and the NHLPA renegotiated the CBA in June 2020, it was reported that part of the agreement called for the cap to remain close to $81.5 million for three seasons. Ultimately, it didn't fluctuate from that figure at all.The cap ceiling rose every season from 2013-14 until the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 campaign.Here's a look at the changes since the league reinstituted the cap in 2005-06:SeasonSalary-cap ceiling ($M)2022-2382.52021-2281.5202181.52019-2081.52018-1979.52017-18752016-17732015-1671.42014-15692013-1464.32013602011-1264.32010-1159.42009-1056.82008-0956.72007-0850.32006-07442005-0639(Source: PuckPedia)The NHL first installed a salary cap during the Great Depression, when teams were allowed to spend a maximum of $62,500 on rosters and $7,000 per player.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We have a juicy nine-game slate on the docket Tuesday night, which means there is no shortage of player props to dissect.Let's dig into three of my favorites.Jake Guentzel over 3.5 shots (+110)Guentzel, unlike many offensive stars, is not impacted by whether he plays at home or on the road. His splits are almost identical. We're simply looking for matchups when backing Guentzel, and he has a sneaky good one Tuesday against the New York Rangers.The Rangers have been one of the league's worst shot-suppression teams at five-on-five this season. They're bottom-10 in attempts against per 60, sandwiched between the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings - two teams you don't want to keep company with. The Rangers shouldn't be as bad down the stretch after adding some nice depth pieces at the deadline, but they're still a team we can target, especially with left-wingers.In 20 games since the beginning of February, only the Winnipeg Jets have conceded more shots per game to left-wingers. Guentzel is one of the better volume generating left-wingers in the NHL so, at plus money, he is extremely appealing.Roope Hintz over 2.5 shots (-134)Hintz is generally a player we prefer to target at home, as his success rate is 10% higher in Dallas. Even so, he's still at 53% for the season on the road and more than capable of taking advantage of good matchups. He most certainly has one against the Anaheim Ducks.The Ducks are bleeding shots to centers right now, giving up 12 per game to the position since Feb. 1, with only the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, and Arizona Coyotes conceding more. Hintz has gone over the number (2.5) in 11 of his last 18 road appearances - 61%. He should be able to continue his success in Anaheim.Kirill Kaprizov over 3.5 shots (-134)Kaprizov has some of the most extreme splits you'll find in a star player. He has registered four shots or more in just 33% of his road games, a stark contrast from his 60% success rate on home soil.He has been particularly effective in Minnesota of late, generating at least four shots in eight of his last 10 contests while attempting a whopping 7.1 shots per game.Kaprizov is firing on all cylinders and is heading into one of the best matchups he could hope for. The Philadelphia Flyers have conceded 68 shot attempts per 60 minutes at five-on-five over the last 10 games, which ranks 31st in the NHL.If that doesn't make Kaprizov enticing enough, perhaps this will: Only the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens have allowed more shots per game to left-wingers than the Flyers this season.So, we have a guy piling up shots going up against a team that can't prevent them, especially against his position. This line feels short.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Washington Capitals 6-1 on Monday night but left the contest feeling bitter after a hit from Lars Eller in the final minute of regulation resulted in an injury to forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk died Monday at 62, the team announced."It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators hockey organization announce his passing on March 28, 2022, after an illness he faced with determination and courage," the team's statement read.Melnyk purchased the Senators in 2003 when they faced bankruptcy. The team earned nine playoff berths during his tenure, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2007."The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk," commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement."The words 'passion' and 'commitment' define the man who has owned the Ottawa Senators since 2003. Whether it was in the boardroom with his fellow governors, at the rink with his beloved Senators, or in the community with his philanthropy, he cared deeply about the game, about his team, and about bettering the lives of those in need - particularly underserved children, organ donation, and, most recently, with his commitment to his parents' home country of Ukraine."Senators captain Brady Tkachuk offered his condolences."Mr. Melnyk provided me, my teammates, and many Sens players who came before us with an opportunity to live out our dream. The Ottawa community will miss you greatly. Condolences to your family," Tkachuk wrote in a tweet.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas hopes superstar Auston Matthews can start drawing more penalties."He barely ever gets knocked down, and he doesn't really complain," Dubas said Monday, according to The Canadian Press. "He was obviously upset because we lost the game (against the Arizona Coyotes) on a play that was a missed call. But he's not one that complains. He just goes and does his thing and rolls."We wish the way that he played would draw more, but they don't deem that it does."Dubas is referring to Matthews' outburst toward the referees March 10 after a missed call in overtime directly preceded the Coyotes' winner.Matthews has drawn only nine penalties this season, which puts him 304th among all skaters. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid leads the league with 44 calls.Dubas said the state of the league's officiating was a main topic of discussion during the first day of this week's GM meetings in Florida but gave referees credit for the difficulty of their job."It's not perfect and they recognize that," Dubas said. "That's something that (NHL director of officiating) Stephen (Walkom) had said that was very clear. The game goes so fast. We're not perfect in management, coaching, playing."Dubas added: "No one's ever happy with it. You're only unhappy with it. When you win the game and everything has gone fairly well, you don't really credit officiating, you credit your team. When things go poorly - and we've had some moments like that this year - it's easy to look at the officiating and say it has gotta be on them."The Maple Leafs have drawn the fewest penalties in the league this season with 205. They've made the most of their opportunities, though, owning the NHL's best power-play conversion rate at 29.2%.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NHL is changing the location of its annual awards show.The festivities will take place on either the night before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final or on the off-day between Games 3 and 4 in the city hosting those tilts, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.It'll reportedly be a one-hour event and presumably be in-person, unlike the last two years when the league held it remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The NHL has held the awards show in Las Vegas since 2009, using various hotels and casinos to host the gala. The league moved it to Vegas from Toronto that same year.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

College hockey standout Bobby Trivigno has no shortage of NHL suitors.The Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, and Rangers are the finalists to sign the University of Massachusetts forward, reports the New York Post's Mollie Walker.Trivigno has reportedly already met with the Rangers' front office. His former adviser, Brett Peterson, is an assistant GM for the Panthers.He's one of 10 players vying for the Hobey Baker Award, which the NCAA hands out annually to its top men's hockey player. The 23-year-old tied for third in Division I with 49 points over 37 games during his senior year in 2021-22.Trivigno would be the second UMass player in four years to claim the honor after Cale Makar secured it in 2019. Trivigno is the third Minutemen skater in that span to be named a Hobey Baker finalist, including John Leonard in 2020.The undrafted free agent helped the Minutemen win their first-ever national championship last season, after which he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The Setauket, New York-born winger also helped Massachusetts reach the national final in his 2018-19 freshman season.The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers eliminated the Minutemen in the first round of this year's NCAA tournament Friday, thereby beginning the Trivigno sweepstakes."Everybody can talk about Cale Makar, but the guy who will, for me, go down in history for changing this program is Bobby Trivigno," UMass head coach Greg Carvel recently told Walker."He's not the hockey player Makar is, but what he did for four years here - two Hockey East Championships, a regular-season championship, and a national championship - he is more responsible for the success of this program than any other player."Trivigno would've taken part in the Rangers' development camp before this season, according to Walker. However, he wasn't allowed to because NCAA rules prohibit players from missing school for NHL events.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We have a fairly quiet five-game slate to dig through as we kick off the week. While there aren't an overwhelming amount of options to choose from Monday, there's still value on the board.Let's dig into three of my favorite spots.Patrick Kane over 3.5 shots (-125)Patrick Kane has been a consistent target for us all season long, especially when he's playing on home ice. Kane averages 4.1 shots per game in Chicago and has registered at least four in 12 of his last 17 contests. He went over the number in 70% of those games and has gone over in 60% of his home contests for the season. Pretty good!Kane now finds himself in a very advantageous matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Their defense has tightened up a little bit of late, but they generally allow plenty of rubber. The Sabres are also in the latter half of a road back-to-back, which won't help their cause.Oh, and Buffalo bleeds shots to right wingers. Only the Columbus Blue Jackets and Dallas Stars have allowed more per game since the beginning of February.Anze Kopitar over 2.5 shots (-112)The Los Angeles Kings captain has been almost automatic at home. Anze Kopitar has generated at least three shots in seven of his last 10 home dates, including last time out against these same Seattle Kraken.His recent success in Los Angeles is nothing new. Kopitar has gone over this number in 24 of 35 home games this season. That's a 69% hit rate, which aligns perfectly with what we've seen over the last 10 games (70%).The Kraken play a slow, low-event style and have proven to be quite good at suppressing shots versus centers. That didn't stop Kopitar last time out, and, at this price, I'm happy to take my chances once again.Leon Draisaitl over 3.5 shots (+100)Last but not least, we have Leon Draisaitl. He's firing on all cylinders in Edmonton right now, generating shots at a ridiculous rate.Draisaitl has recorded at least four shots on goal in eight of his last 10 home games. But that's not just due to a high accuracy rate; Draisaitl is averaging a whopping 7.3 shot attempts per contest in that span.I expect his home success to continue Monday against the Arizona Coyotes. They rank dead last in five-on-five shots allowed over the last 10 games. They're also putrid on the power play, where Draisaitl leads the Edmonton Oilers in shots during this stretch.As if the play wasn't enticing enough already, the Coyotes also give up a ton of shots to centers. Only three teams have surrendered more shots per game to the position this season.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We ended last week on a pretty good note, pushing an under while winning the other bet in the weekend preview.We'll look to go another night without a loss as we dive into Monday's best bets.Hurricanes (-130) @ Capitals (+110)The Carolina Hurricanes are poised to go on a run sooner than later. At five-on-five over the last 10 games, the Hurricanes have controlled 59% of the shot attempts, 59% of the expected goals, and 61% of the high-danger chances. They rank at or near the top of the league in each category.The Washington Capitals have a more impressive 7-2-1 record over the same period, but their underlying metrics don't hold a candle. They've controlled 48% of the shot attempts, 48% of the xG, and 47% of the high-danger chances, slotting in the bottom half of the NHL across the board.The difference between the two? Simply put, finishing. Carolina has scored on just 5% of its five-on-five shots in its last 10 games, besting only the Los Angeles Kings in conversion rate during that spell. Meanwhile, Washington netted better than 9% of their shots and scored more power-play goals than all but three teams.The Capitals have long out-performed expectations in terms of finishing rate, while the Hurricanes have consistently underperformed. Even so, the contrast we've seen over the last few weeks is too drastic. If Carolina continues to dominate the run of play, it's only a matter of time before the team gets rewarded.The Hurricanes should get the better of the Capitals at five-on-five, and they're as equipped as anybody to slow down that potent power play. I expect Carolina to best Washington on Monday and pick up its first win of the season against its division rivals.Bet: Hurricanes (-130)Kraken (+175) @ Kings (-210)The Seattle Kraken and L.A. met a couple of days ago. The Kings came through with a 4-2 regulation victory at home, and I'm expecting a similar result this time around.Los Angeles has continued to chug along despite all the injuries. The Kings have collected at least a point in seven of their last 10 games. They've posted solid five-on-five numbers over that time, controlling nearly 56% of the shot attempts and almost 53% of the expected goals.Seattle has a decent five-on-five profile over the same period, but it lags well behind L.A. in shot attempts and expected goals. The Kings should get the better of play at full strength.They also look to have a significant edge in special teams, particularly while up a man. The Kraken are having a heck of a time killing penalties right now, ranking 26th in expected goals against per 60 minutes and 31st in goals against per 60 over the last 10 contests.I don't think the game will be overly high scoring, but the Kings should take care of business inside regulation.Bet: Kings in regulation (-127)Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

This is the 13th edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2021-22 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every second Monday during the regular season.In this edition, we're highlighting one eyebrow-raising statistic for each of the league's 32 clubs.1. Florida Panthers (44-15-6)Previous rank: 1The Panthers are producing plenty of eye-popping numbers this season, and many pertain to their explosive offense. But one figure that really jumps out illustrates Florida's resilience. The Panthers lead the NHL in winning percentage when trailing after two periods (.364).2. Colorado Avalanche (46-14-6)Previous rank: 3Cale Makar has his sights set on 30 goals after setting a franchise record for defensemen with his 24th of the campaign on Friday. Hitting the next benchmark would put the 23-year-old Avalanche star in rarified air among blue-liners in NHL history, and he'd be the first to do it since Mike Green in 2008-09.3. Carolina Hurricanes (43-15-7)Previous rank: 2The Hurricanes are one of the most electrifying teams in the league, but they don't get enough credit for how well they prevent goals. Carolina sits atop the NHL with an 89.2% penalty-kill rate.4. Calgary Flames (40-17-8)Previous rank: 4Johnny Gaudreau is working his way into the Hart Trophy discussion. The Flames star leads the league with a whopping 70 even-strength points. That's 10 more than the players tied for second, and it accounts for nearly 80% of his overall point total.5. Boston Bruins (41-19-5) MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / MediaNews Group / GettyPrevious rank: 8It's no wonder the Bruins have won four straight games and eight of their last 10. Boston sits atop the NHL in expected goals for percentage at five-on-five (56.7).6. New York Rangers (42-19-5)Previous rank: 6The Rangers are a very good team, but extraordinary efforts from Igor Shesterkin and Chris Kreider have masked New York's deficiencies. The Blueshirts' offense hasn't clicked as a whole, as illustrated by the fact that they're generating only 28.8 shots per game. That ranks third-worst in the league.7. Tampa Bay Lightning (41-18-6)Previous rank: 5It's mostly been business as usual for the two-time defending champions, but one concerning trend is on special teams. The Lightning sit in the middle of the pack in terms of power-play efficiency. Tampa Bay has converted at only 20.7% this season, which puts them 16th in that department.8. Minnesota Wild (40-20-4)Previous rank: 13The Wild have done a lot of things well in 2021-22, but one trend that stands out as a potential problem come playoff time is their penalty kill. Minnesota sits 23rd in that category at 76.2%.9. Pittsburgh Penguins (40-17-10)Previous rank: 7Tristan Jarry has been fairly consistent in the Penguins' crease this season, and he's raised his game recently. The netminder who struggled mightily in last year's playoffs authored a superb eight-game run from Feb. 26 to March 22, going 7-1-0 with a dazzling .945 save percentage.10. Toronto Maple Leafs (41-19-5) Kevin Sousa / National Hockey League / GettyPrevious rank: 9There's a reason the Maple Leafs' goaltending has been such a consistent talking point. Toronto has the NHL's worst save percentage at five-on-five (.888) since the calendar flipped to 2022. That figure was compounded by Erik Kallgren's .823 showing against the lottery-bound Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.11. Washington Capitals (37-20-10)Previous rank: 10Since Alex Ovechkin entered the NHL in 2005-06, the Capitals' power play ranks No. 1 in the league. This season, though, they sit 20th. That stands to be their worst power-play rank since they finished 24th in 2006-07 - Ovechkin's sophomore campaign.12. Los Angeles Kings (36-22-9)Previous rank: 14The Kings are due to have some puck luck go their way. They rank 27th in the NHL in PDO (shooting percentage plus save percentage) at all strengths, which is the worst among any current playoff team.13. Nashville Predators (38-24-4)Previous rank: 12While the same can be said for all teams, Nashville would be a significantly better squad if its players were more disciplined. No team takes more penalties than the Preds, and they only have a league-average penalty kill.14. Winnipeg Jets (32-25-10)Previous rank: 18Kyle Connor has emerged as the face of the Jets amid a roller-coaster campaign for the club. If you disagree, consider that the 25-year-old sniper is 20 points clear of Mark Scheifele for the team lead.15. St. Louis Blues (35-20-9) Scott Rovak / National Hockey League / GettyPrevious rank: 11Are the Blues the sharpest shooting team in the league? Or are they riding some puck luck? Either way, they own the best shooting percentage in the league at 11.4%.16. Edmonton Oilers (36-25-5)Previous rank: 15Starting on time has been an issue for the Oilers. They've scored the first goal of the game just 23 times in 66 opportunities - the second-worst mark in the league behind Seattle. When they do score first, though, their .913 winning percentage is the NHL's best.17. Dallas Stars (36-25-3)Previous rank: 16As a veteran, battle-tested team, this may come as no surprise, but the Stars are tied for second in terms of winning percentage (.690) in one-goal games. Dallas may be on the bubble of the playoffs, but it'll be a tough out if it manages to squeak in.18. Vancouver Canucks (32-26-9)Previous rank: 17The Canucks' slow start really set them back. Since Bruce Boudreau took over as head coach on Dec. 5, Vancouver's been a top-10 team in terms of points percentage.19. Vegas Golden Knights (36-28-4)Previous rank: 19The Golden Knights were considered a Cup favorite at the start of the year, but they've been decimated by injuries and are now scrapping for a wild-card spot. Their 408 man-games lost as of March 26 was the second-highest total in the league and easily topped all playoff clubs.20. New York Islanders (28-27-9) Kavin Mistry / National Hockey League / GettyPrevious rank: 23The future isn't looking too bright on Long Island. Not only are the Islanders set to miss the playoffs this season, but they're also the oldest team in the league with an average age of 30. Yes, Zdeno Chara drives that total up, but the Isles are clearly in need of a youth movement.21. Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-5)Previous rank: 20The days of Columbus being a juggernaut defensive team are long gone. The Blue Jackets' expected goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five (2.84) is the worst in the NHL.22. San Jose Sharks (29-28-8)Previous rank: 22The Sharks' offense lacks bite, to say the least. San Jose generates only 45.09% of shot attempts (Corsi For percentage) at five-on-five, the second-worst clip across the league.23. Buffalo Sabres (23-33-10)Previous rank: 28Tage Thompson entered the year with 35 points in 145 career games. In 2021-22, he's got 49 points in 62 appearances. The Sabres must be hoping his emergence is a sign of things to come for a perpetually rebuilding franchise looking to turn a corner.24. Chicago Blackhawks (24-32-10)Previous rank: 25The Blackhawks still have some high-profile offensive weapons but often need more than 60 minutes for them to make a difference. Chicago's 15 regulation wins on the year put them in a tie with two other clubs for 31st.25. Philadelphia Flyers (21-34-11) Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images Sport / GettyPrevious rank: 30The lowly Flyers have had two losing streaks of at least 10 games this season. Enough said.26. Montreal Canadiens (18-37-11)Previous rank: 29The Canadiens were 8-30-7 under Dominique Ducharme and are 10-7-4 under Martin St. Louis. Montreal's new coaching hire looks like a slam dunk.27. Detroit Red Wings (26-32-8)Previous rank: 24

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in elite company after Sunday's offensive explosion.The Pens walloped the Detroit Red Wings 11-2 on Sunday, becoming the first team in the salary-cap era to score at least 11 goals in a game. The last team to accomplish this feat was the Washington Capitals in 2003 when they pummeled the Florida Panthers 12-2.The NHL record for most goals in a game by a single team is 16, set by the Montreal Canadiens in 1920.Pittsburgh's 11 goal-output is one shy of the club record. The franchise has scored 12 twice - in 1975 against the Capitals and again in 1991 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.Evgeni Malkin led the way offensively for the Pens, recording a hat trick and adding an assist. Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, Teddy Blueger, and Kris Letang racked up three points apiece. Only two of the 18 Pittsburgh skaters dressed for the contest failed to record a point (defensemen Brian Dumoulin and Marcus Pettersson).The Red Wings have now allowed at least 10 goals in a game twice this season. They were defeated 10-7 by the Maple Leafs in February.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Ottawa Senators inked top prospect and defenseman Jake Sanderson to a three-year, entry-level pact on Sunday that takes effect immediately.Sanderson will join the Senators this week and may play in NHL games within the month.The 19-year-old posted eight goals and 18 assists over 23 games in his recently concluded sophomore season at the University of North Dakota. He ranked third on the team in points despite missing 16 contests due to injury.Sanderson is currently working his way back from a hand ailment.The Montana-born blue-liner represented the United States at the Olympics in Beijing and the World Junior Championship. Ottawa selected him fifth overall in 2020.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders.Bergeron missed four games after the re-emergence of a previous injury. The club said at the time that he'd sit out at least two contests, and they were being cautious due to the risk of infection.The 36-year-old is skating in his 1,200th career game Saturday.He's excelled this season, posting 17 goals and 28 assists while averaging over 18 minutes of ice time across 56 matchups.Bergeron's typically stellar defensive play hasn't declined either, as he's again in the Selke Trophy conversation. He has claimed the award four times, and he's tied with Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey for the most Selke wins.Boston entered Saturday's slate sitting in fourth place in the Atlantic Division in terms of points percentage.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

For the second time in as many days, the Montreal Canadiens have ruled a player out indefinitely.Jeff Petry is the latest casualty as the Canadiens didn't provide a timeline for the defenseman's lower-body ailment. The club announced Jonathan Drouin out indefinitely Friday.Petry left Montreal's loss Thursday to the Florida Panthers early in the third period and didn't return.The 34-year-old has struggled this season for the basement-dwelling Canadiens. Petry has collected only four goals and 12 assists while averaging over 22 minutes of ice time across 57 games in 2021-22. His analytic figures are also subpar.However, he's enjoyed a bit of a resurgence under new bench boss Martin St. Louis, posting three markers and seven helpers - all at even strength - in 19 contests since the coaching change.Montreal held onto the veteran rearguard through Monday's trade deadline despite his reported trade request.Petry is under contract through 2024-25 at a $6.25-million cap hit, according to CapFriendly. He has a 15-team no-trade list.The American blue-liner has played parts of eight seasons with the Canadiens after beginning his career suiting up for parts of five campaigns with the Edmonton Oilers. The latter club traded him to Montreal in March 2015.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan is a healthy scratch Friday against the Arizona Coyotes.It's the first time in his NHL career he's been scratched for performance-related reasons, according to The Athletic's Hailey Salvian."You gotta look at the big picture with Sean, for sure," head coach Darryl Sutter told reporters ahead of the game. "I think that he had major hip surgery last summer. And he worked his tail off to come back and be ready."Monahan failed to record a point in his last 14 contests, and Sutter blames himself for not resting the center earlier in the season."I'd say his first 40 were good games, but then I think he's struggled offensively the last 20 or 25," Sutter said. "But I should've been monitoring how much he played a little bit more, meaning I should've been giving him some games where he wasn't playing, so that's my plan now."Monahan has 22 points in 63 games this season. On a per-game basis, he's on pace for career lows in goals, points, shots, and ice time.The 27-year-old averaged 30 goals and 33 assists per 82 games during the first six seasons of his career. Since then, however, he's averaged 18 goals and 26 assists per 82 contests.The Flames drafted Monahan with the sixth overall pick in 2013. He's the third-highest-paid player on the team and carries a $6.375-million cap hit through next season before becoming an unrestricted free agent.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brett Howden appears to have avoided a serious injury scare.The Vegas Golden Knights forward is no longer in the hospital after being removed from Thursday's game on a stretcher, Golden Knights head coach Peter DeBoer said Friday, according to The Athletic's Jesse Granger.DeBoer said Howden is sore but has no broken bones, adding that the center is "probably out for a while."The bench boss also said Howden was at the Golden Knights' facility Friday morning, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Ben Gotz.Howden had to be stretchered off the ice after colliding awkwardly with Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg. Howden was falling before he was hit and crashed against the boards headfirst.The 23-year-old was in stable condition shortly after the incident but was taken to hospital for further testing.Howden is in his first season with Vegas after playing his first three NHL campaigns with the New York Rangers.Meanwhile, the injury-riddled Golden Knights got more bad news Friday. Max Pacioretty suffered a setback in his recovery and won't be available to play in the near future, DeBoer said. Pacioretty hasn't suited up since March 11 due to an undisclosed ailment.Vegas currently has six players on IR, including Pacioretty, starting goaltender Robin Lehner, and star winger Mark Stone. The Golden Knights also have two players (Brayden McNabb and Michael Amadio) on the COVID-19 list.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Montreal Canadiens will be without two key forwards for the foreseeable future.Jonathan Drouin is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury for the second time this season and remains at home as a precaution after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The Canadiens placed him on injured reserve Friday.The winger, who'll turn 27 on Monday, missed Montreal's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.Drouin has had horrible luck this season even before his latest concerns. He was also out indefinitely with an upper-body ailment in late January, missing 22 games before returning on March 19. In early November, an errant puck hit Drouin in the head, forcing him to sit out six contests.Despite Drouin's numerous absences, he's produced 20 points (six goals and 14 assists) over 34 games this season.Meanwhile, Brendan Gallagher will be out for another week due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens will play four times in the next seven days. Gallagher has already missed the last three games. The 29-year-old has five goals and nine assists across 43 contests in 2021-22.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

No one would blame Evgenii Dadonov for being upset at what he had to endure this week, but the Vegas Golden Knights forward said it's water under the bridge after scoring a goal in his first game back with the club.After finding the back of the net in a 6-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, the veteran acknowledged the uncertainty and difficulty of the trade debacle."I would say it was a stressful couple of days," the veteran said postgame, according to The Athletic's Jesse Granger. "(There was) nothing I could do. I was just waiting on the decision."The 33-year-old was playing his first game with the Golden Knights since the NHL voided the trade Wednesday that sent him to the Anaheim Ducks two days earlier. Dadonov didn't suit up for the Ducks and missed Vegas' games on Monday and Tuesday while in limbo.Dadonov reportedly had Anaheim on his no-trade list, but the league didn't have the list on record, mistakenly rubber-stamping the swap before reviewing and canceling it.When asked postgame Thursday if he was upset that Vegas attempted to deal him, Dadonov replied, "I guess so," but then quickly expounded his feelings."I kind of try and be a pro," Dadonov said. "I’ve been around the league. I understand every decision, so I wasn’t really mad. I just have my right and just was waiting."The fans at T-Mobile Arena cheered loudly for the winger ahead of puck drop Thursday and then again after the game when he was named second star.

There were a lot of bags packed and Ubers to the airport ready to go Monday. The NHL trade deadline came and went with veterans Marc-Andre Fleury and Mark Giordano as the big buys, while general managers bid wildly for Rickard Rakell, Artturi Lehkonen, and Marcus Johansson.Did the buzz of the deadline have anything to do with favorites going 4-0 on Monday? We may never know. However, when the dust settled, our collection of valuable bets stormed back for an epic week. The Sharks, Sabres, Canucks, Flyers, and Senators all won at +200 or better.Meanwhile, if you found the widely available prices on the Kings (-120 vs. the Predators), Bruins (-110 vs. the Lightning), and Golden Knights (-115 vs. Nashville), you took advantage of the continuing run of rare valuable favorites on our list.Whether Monday's acquisitions are what created an overreaction in the market - or whether we can attribute success to random variance - remains to be seen. However, the highs and lows of betting on hockey remain the same, even if a few players of varying degrees of impact change locations and colors.The recipeBefore the 2021-22 campaign, we devised a three-part series on how to use the regular-season point-total market to create team ratings, how to interpret home-ice advantage, and then how to use those to create your own moneylines.We're due for a tweak to our formula following the deadline. We'll take this opportunity to move this season's on-ice predictive metrics to 80% of our total rating. While our ratings are weighted to this season, basing 20% of the ratings on preseason "priors" allows us to emphasize team metrics without going all-in on what's happened during this elastic campaign. Of course, we still have a relatively small sample size that includes some tainted results from when COVID-19 ravaged lineups.The stabilization of rosters at the All-Star break has meant that underdogs, or teams that aren't favored by enough, are now priced that way due to less quantifiable reasons, like public perception or short-term variance.The cheat sheetWhat follows is my fair price on the matchups (true moneyline) and the moneyline price I would need to bet either side. I just need a 1% edge for a favorite if we're getting better than a fair price on the team more likely to win. For the underdog, I'll need 4% or better to make it a bet. On games I've projected to be a near coin flip, a 2.5% edge is enough to make it a worthwhile wager. I also have a 5% win probability consideration for a side playing in the second game of a back-to-back with travel and 3% for without travel.DATEGAMETRUE MLPRICE TO BETMarch 25PIT@NYR+101/-101PIT +111/NYR +110WSH@BUF-116/+116WSH -111/BUF +136CBJ@WPG+115/-115CBJ +136/WPG -111PHI@COL+223/-223PHI +270/COL -212ARI@CGY+163/-163ARI +195/CGY -157March 26TBL@DET-126/+126TBL -121/DET +149NYI@BOS+129/-129NYI +152/BOS -124CHI@VGK+155/-155CHI +183/VGK -148VAN@DAL+142/-142VAN +168/DAL -137FLA@OTT-143/+143FLA -137/OTT +169NJD@WSH-109/+109NJD +102/WSH +120TOR@MTL-154/+154TOR -147/MTL +182CAR@STL+111/-111CAR +131/STL -107CBJ@MIN+186/-186CBJ +223/MIN -178EDM@CGY-113/+113EDM -109/CGY +133ANA@SJS+117/-117ANA +138/SJS -113SEA@LAK+144/-144SEA +171/LAK -139March 27TBL@NYI+124/-124TBL +146/NYI -119DET@PIT+208/-208DET +251/PIT -199BUF@NYR+163/-163BUF +194/NYR -157PHI@NSH+142/-142PHI +167/NSH -136COL@MIN-120/+120COL -115/MIN +141ARI@WPG+134/-134ARI +159/WPG -129FLA@TOR-131/+131FLA -126/TOR +154MTL@NJD+161/-161MTL +191/NJD -154Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Our best bets Wednesday were a mixed bag. We successfully played the under in Minnesota, but, despite a 1-1 scoreline after 40 minutes, the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes crushed our spirits with two goals apiece in the third period to guarantee a loss.We'll hope for better with our best bets for the weekend.Penguins (-120) @ Rangers (+100)

Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden left the ice on a stretcher Thursday after getting hit awkwardly by Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg.Howden was already falling before Forsberg went to hit him. The Vegas pivot ended up getting crunched headfirst into the boards.The 23-year-old is in stable condition and has been sent for further diagnostics and exams, the Golden Knights announced.Vegas head coach Peter DeBoer later said Howden had full movement and the club will know more Friday.The forward has collected nine goals and 11 assists in 47 games this season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will miss the remainder of the season due to a hip injury that will require surgery, the team announced Thursday. He's expected to make a full recovery in six months."This is an injury that Joonas has been dealing with for some time and it has now gotten to the point where surgery is the best option," general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. "We are disappointed for him as he has worked extremely hard to be able to play, but this is the best course of action."The 27-year-old struggled over 22 contests this season. He managed a 7-11-0 record alongside a .877 save percentage and 4.15 goals against average - both the worst marks of his career.Korpisalo is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We had just one player prop in Wednesday's best bets, successfully backing Trevor Zegras to go over 2.5 shots at home to the Chicago Blackhawks.We'll look to build on that as we attack a much juicier Thursday night slate.Connor McDavid over 3.5 shots (-125)I'm not sure I could like a player more than Connor McDavid in this spot. The San Jose Sharks aren't a great defensive team at the best of times, and they've been particularly putrid lately. Only the Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers have given up five-on-five shot attempts at a higher rate over the last 10 games. They're bleeding shots.It just so happens the position San Jose struggles most with is the one McDavid plays. The Sharks have conceded 12.61 shots per contest to centers since the beginning of February, ranking dead last in the NHL during that spell.McDavid is cooking on home soil and has piled up 19 shots over his last four games while going over the number (3.5) in each. I like him to continue his success against a Sharks team he nailed for seven shots in their only prior meeting this season.Anze Kopitar over 2.5 shots (-106)Anze Kopitar let us down last time out, but I'm going back to the well tonight against the Blackhawks.He's firing on all cylinders in Los Angeles right now, registering at least three shots in 10 of his last 14 games. The shots continue to be there in bulk, and I don't see that changing with so many key players out of the lineup. He has more weight on his shoulders as a result.Kopitar's recent success is a big reason I like the play, but the matchup also factors in. Whether you look at the entire body of work or focus on the last couple of months, Chicago is in the bottom 10 in preventing shots to centers.We targeted the Blackhawks with Zegras on Wednesday night - and won! - and I expect the same to happen with Kopitar on Thursday.Teuvo Teravainen over 2.5 shots (-125)Teuvo Teravainen is a beast on home soil. He's gone over the number (2.5) in 20 of 30 games played in Carolina, good for a whopping 67% success rate.While the Dallas Stars aren't a team I generally look to target, there's real value in doing so with Teravainen. The Stars aren't nearly as stingy defensively with Miro Heiskanen out of the lineup. Plus, they're giving up a lot of shots to right-wingers.Since the beginning of February (20 contests), only the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres have conceded more shots per game to right-wingers than Dallas. Couple Teravainen's home success with a sneaky good matchup, and this line feels well short.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's Thursday and you know what that means: a jam-packed hockey schedule. We have 10 games on tonight's slate, which means there's plenty of value on the board.It's not sides, but rather totals, that stand out to me most. Let's dive into a couple of my favorites.Stars (+155) @ Hurricanes (-190)The Carolina Hurricanes enter this game playing arguably their best defensive hockey of the season. At five-on-five, they have conceded just 2.17 expected goals and 9.11 high-danger chances per 60 over the last 10 games. Both totals rank them top-five in the NHL.Scoring on the Hurricanes would be difficult with even average goaltending. The problem for opposing teams is they're getting much, much, better than that.Frederik Andersen ranks second to Igor Shesterkin in save percentage and goals saved above expected this season. He didn't start hot and cool off, either - he's sustained his remarkably good numbers. Andersen has appeared in 13 games since the beginning of February, posting a .925 save percentage while stopping 6.5 more shots than expected.The Dallas Stars have scored more goals - and generated chances at a higher clip - of late but they've generally been a one-line team all season. I don't think they're going to do a lot of damage vs. Andersen and the Hurricanes.While the loss of Miro Heiskanen is problematic, Jake Oettinger should be able to keep Carolina's offense from blowing up. He owns a .919 save percentage since Feb. 1 and ranks fourth among all goaltenders in high-danger save percentage during that time.These teams have met once this season and the game featured five goals. I expect a similar result this time around.Bet: Under 6 (-120)Canucks (+180) @ Wild (-220)This game is eerily similar to the one I just previewed. The Minnesota Wild are playing stifling defense right now; they prevent shot attempts, scoring chances, and expected goals at a better rate than every team in the NHL over the last 10 games.They're giving opposing teams nothing, which is a recipe for low goal totals; especially with Cam Talbot seemingly turning a corner.On the flip side, the Vancouver Canucks are creating opportunities at a below average rate over the last 10 games. They also find themselves in the latter half of a road back-to-back that started with a game against the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche. I don't think they have enough raw talent - or energy - to break down Minnesota's suffocating defense with any regularity.Although Thatcher Demko has slowed down a little of late, he's been one of the league's best netminders this season. He ranks just outside the top 10 in goals saved above expectation, slotting a spot below Jacob Markstrom.He should be able to keep Minnesota's offense from blowing up, setting up what should be a low-scoring affair.Bet: Under 6 (-115)Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck will miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery, the team announced Thursday.Additionally, defenseman Scott Mayfield will miss four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.Clutterbuck has six goals and nine assists in 59 games this season. His team-high 229 hits rank fourth in the league.The Islanders signed Cluttberuck to a two-year extension earlier this week. The contract carries an average annual value of $1.75 million, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.Mayfield has three goals and 15 assists in 61 contests this campaign. He ranks fourth on the team with 19:47 of ice time per game and second with 109 blocked shots.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Toronto Maple Leafs turned back to goaltender Petr Mrazek on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.Mrazek made 20 saves on 22 shots en route to the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory.The 30-year-old surrendered four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres in his last appearance at the Heritage Classic on March 13.With Jack Campbell sidelined and Mrazek struggling, rookie goalie Erik Kallgren took over the crease for the past three games. He earned a 35-save shutout in his debut and split his last two decisions. Kallgren gave up five goals on 33 shots in his previous appearance last Saturday."It's a good opportunity to get him going for us," Keefe said about naming Mrazek as Wednesday's starter, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.Mrazek has struggled immensely in his first season with the Maple Leafs, managing a .884 save percentage in 17 appearances. He went unclaimed after Toronto placed him on waivers last week.He took the waiver assignment as a wake-up call and hopes he'll turn things around as the season winds down."You never know what can happen. The hockey career can change (in) a minute," Mrazek said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "I'm happy I'm here."He added: "It never feels good, you know, but now it's over, and we move on. It's like a reset button and let's get going."Mrazek has allowed 20 goals on 148 shots in his last five games, producing a .865 save percentage in that stretch.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NHL has voided the trade sending Evgenii Dadonov from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Anaheim Ducks, the league announced Wednesday.Vegas agreed to trade Dadonov and a conditional second-round pick to Anaheim in exchange for defenseman John Moore and Ryan Kesler's contract shortly before the trade deadline Monday.The league stated it voided the deal because it did not comply with Dadonov's limited no-trade list.It's believed the main issue was that the NHL didn't have Dadonov's no-trade list on record, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. Anaheim was reportedly on his list, but the teams and league weren't aware.The Golden Knights acknowledged the decision in a tweet shortly after the league's announcement and welcomed Dadonov back to the club. The 33-year-old is expected to play Thursday when Vegas faces the Nashville Predators, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek also recognized the ruling in a statement."We respect and accept the decision made today by the NHL with regard to our trade with Vegas on Monday," he wrote. "Evgenii Dadonov is a player we thought could help our team this year and beyond."Dadonov carries a $5-million cap hit and is signed through the 2022-23 season. The Golden Knights were presumably trading him to clear cap space to activate injured players.With Dadonov still on the roster, Vegas has $405,833 in usable space remaining in its long-term injury salary pool, according to CapFriendly. The team needs $9,094,167 in cap space to activate captain Mark Stone and $4,844,167 to activate defenseman Alec Martinez.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There are only four games on Wednesday night's slate, but there is plenty of value on the board.Let's dig into it as we look to build on a 3-0 night with our best bets.Devils (+270) @ Maple Leafs (-340)The Toronto Maple Leafs own a very pedestrian 5-4-1 record over the last 10 games, but don't let that fool you - they have largely outplayed their opponents.At five-on-five, the Maple Leafs have controlled over 56% of the shot attempts (fourth) and 57% of the expected goals (fifth) during this spell of mediocre results.It is not exaggerating to say the only thing holding Toronto back is goaltending. The Leafs' .896 save percentage is among the league's worst over the last 10 contests, and the issues date back long before then.The good news is the New Jersey Devils have dealt with similar problems. While their five-on-five profile also suggests they're better than the results indicate, goaltending has been their undoing. Only the Seattle Kraken have a worse team save percentage than the Devils this season.Adding Andrew Hammond to the mix should help, but there's only so much a 34-year-old journeyman can do. There's also no guarantee he starts tonight, which would mean New Jersey either sends out Nico Daws back-to-back nights - the club pulled him last time it tried that - or Jon Gillies and his .884 save percentage.No matter who the Devils put in the crease, the Leafs are in a good spot to pick up a bounce-back victory.Bet: Maple Leafs -1.5 (-130)Blackhawks (+105) @ Ducks (-125)The Anaheim Ducks are not a good team. The Ducks have won just two of their last 10 games and recently sold off key veterans like Rickard Rakell, Hampus Lindholm, and Josh Manson. Even so, I like Anaheim to pick up two points in this one.As poorly as the Ducks are playing, the Chicago Blackhawks might be a tier below. The team has controlled just 43% of the (five-on-five) expected goal share over the last 10 matchups, ranking them 27th in the NHL - just below the Buffalo Sabres.Anaheim has fared much better in that category, controlling more than 52% of the expected goal share over the same period of play. The Ducks don't have many good players to finish the chances they get, but routinely generating more than their opponents is a good sign.I think the Ducks should be able to punch above their weight class in terms of finishing in this game. Why? With Marc-Andre Fleury out of the picture, Kevin Lankinen is now the Blackhawks' starter - and he has been an unmitigated disaster this campaign.Among all netminders with at least 17 appearances, only one grades out worse in goals saved above expected per start. One.It doesn't take much to beat Lankinen. If Anaheim can once again get the bulk of the chances, it should lead to success in this game.Bet: Ducks (-125)Trevor Zegras over 2.5 shots (+105)Trevor Zegras finds himself in a very good spot at home against Chicago. The Blackhawks are among the league's worst teams at limiting shots to centers, ranking in the bottom 10 since the beginning of February and for the season as a whole. Whether you weigh the larger sample or recent play more heavily, Chicago looks very attackable.Matchups are very important for a player like Zegras, as his volume tends to be inconsistent. He has proven capable of taking advantage of plus matchups, with previous outings against Chicago serving as the perfect examples.Zegras registered at least three shots in both meetings versus the Blackhawks this season, combining for a whopping 13 shot attempts in that time. Look for that success to continue tonight.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Justin Bieber and the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially in business together.The pop superstar and the NHL club collaborated to make the first-ever reversible jersey in North American sports history. The Maple Leafs will wear the black and blue side of the jersey on March 23 for its annual Next Gen game against the New Jersey Devils.

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes just wrapped up his first NHL trade deadline, and now his focus will be on signing defenseman Jordan Harris.The Canadiens selected Harris with the 71st pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. He's spent the last four seasons at Northeastern University and will become a free agent this summer if he opts not to sign his entry-level deal with Montreal."We've talked about what the opportunity would be in Montreal for him if he chooses to (sign). He's an impending free agent if he doesn't sign with us," Hughes said. "Our hope is that he does. We kind of laid out what we're trying to do with the organization, what our plan is, and how we see him fitting in."Hughes added that he's known Harris for a long time, coached him in the past, and his oldest son has played with and against him since childhood."Hopeful that there's a little bit of familiarity that works in our favor," Hughes said.The 21-year-old blue-liner has been one of the NCAA's premier defensemen over the past few seasons and was named Northeastern's captain this year. He's shown immense promise in his two-way game as a skater who can get things done both offensively and defensively.Despite being left-handed, Harris has played most of his college career on the right side. Harris won't be eligible to sign a contract until his team's season is over. The NCAA playoffs could last until April 9.Harris has collected 73 points in 129 games over the past four seasons at Northeastern.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There was no shortage of activity at the 2022 NHL trade deadline. Where do things stand following all the movement?Here, we'll look at a few teams to buy or sell post-deadline.TEAMODDS (3/22)ODDS (3/14)Colorado Avalanche+400+400Florida Panthers+650+750Calgary Flames+750+850Carolina Hurricanes+800+800Tampa Bay Lightning+850+800Toronto Maple Leafs+1200+1100Vegas Golden Knights+1600+1000Pittsburgh Penguins+1600+1600New York Rangers+2000+2000Boston Bruins+2000+2000Minnesota Wild+2100+2100St. Louis Blues+2100+2100Washington Capitals+2400+2700Nashville Predators+2500+2700Edmonton Oilers+2500+3000Dallas Stars+3500+3000Los Angeles Kings+3500+3500Winnipeg Jets+9000+12500Vancouver Canucks+10000+7500Anaheim Ducks+25000+12500Columbus Blue Jackets+50000+30000New York Islanders+50000+30000San Jose Sharks+100000+30000Detroit Red Wings+100000+50000Chicago Blackhawks+250000+100000Buffalo Sabres+250000+300000New Jersey Devils+500000+50000Philadelphia Flyers+500000+100000Ottawa Senators+500000+150000Montreal Canadiens+500000+500000Arizona Coyotes+500000+600000Seattle Kraken+500000+600000BuyColorado Avalanche (+400)The Avalanche, who were the best team heading into the deadline, made meaningful improvements to further increase their chances. Josh Manson isn't the player he once was, but he should bolster the top four and work nicely with Sam Girard on the second pairing. Artturi Lehkonen is an excellent middle-six forward who fits perfectly with the team's style of play. He also brings real playoff experience, having made it to the dance with the Montreal Canadiens last season. Additionally, Andrew Cogliano is a nice, speedy role player who improves the team's depth. The Avalanche didn't add any marquee names, but they didn't need to.Tampa Bay Lightning (+850)Since the last odds update, the Lightning added Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul, only losing Mathieu Joseph. Hagel is a speedy, forechecking fiend who's on pace for well over 25 goals; Paul is a responsible, versatile, two-way forward. They provide another impressive layer of depth to an already loaded team. Yet Tampa Bay's odds to win the Stanley Cup decreased. I think that's a mistake. Yes, the Lightning have a nightmarish path through the Atlantic Division. But that didn't stop them last year, or the year before. This team looks just as impressive as recent renditions.Pittsburgh Penguins (+1600)The Penguins entered the deadline with only one real weakness: finishing. They're among the league's best chance-generation teams, sitting seventh in expected goals at five-on-five. But their actual output has lagged behind, as 12 teams have netted more goals. It went to the wire, but the Penguins did pluck Rickard Rakell from Anaheim to get Evgeni Malkin some help. Rakell's on pace for 26 goals this season and will no doubt benefit from joining a team as talented as Pittsburgh. I think these odds sell the Pens a little short.SellVegas Golden Knights (+1600)Things are going from bad to worse for the Golden Knights. They're struggling to stay afloat while losing key player after key player. Vegas technically holds a playoff spot but is behind the Dallas Stars in points percentage. There's still time for the Golden Knights to find their footing, but it feels like health is going to be a severe issue for them whether they sneak into the playoffs or not. If that's the case, they're not going to do much damage.St. Louis Blues (+2100)The Blues' record oversells them. They routinely get outshot and outchanced, which isn't a recipe for a sustained playoff run. I like their forwards, but the defense leaves a lot to be desired. I really thought they needed an impact defender who can help suppress chances and get play moving in the right direction. Nick Leddy isn't that.Dallas Stars (+3500)What is this team going to do? The Stars would be the final wild-card team if we went by points percentage, though they're currently out of the playoff picture. They have one legitimately good line and one good defensive pairing. Even if Dallas makes it to the playoffs, the team is likely to be pummelled by the Avalanche. And if the Stars grab the top wild-card spot? The end result would be the same against the Calgary Flames. Truth be told, this team would've been better served moving on from a guy like John Klingberg and netting a haul of future assets.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We have a juicy 11-game slate on the docket Tuesday night, which means there's no shortage of player props to attack.Let's dive into three of my favorites.Jack Hughes over 3.5 shots (+105)Jack Hughes is heating up, especially on home ice. The New Jersey Devils' star pivot has averaged a whopping 4.2 shots per game over the last 10 home dates.I expect that trend to continue against the New York Rangers. While they're a strong team, the Rangers are prone to giving up shots in bunches, even more so to centers.New York concedes 11.38 shots per game to the position, which is more than all but the lowly Montreal Canadiens (11.40). Look for Hughes to take advantage of this plus matchup.Roope Hintz over 2.5 shots (-134)There was a time when Roope Hintz was an automatic play during any game in Dallas. He registered at least three shots in 10 straight home contests to start the season. While Hintz has cooled off, he's still a guy you can comfortably back.Hintz went over the number in his first meeting with the Edmonton Oilers this season. He also enters play Tuesday having registered at least three shots in three of his last four games in Dallas.With Miro Heiskanen out of the lineup, the Stars are giving up more defensively. That puts greater emphasis on creating additional offense, which could help Hintz inflate his shot totals.I like him in this spot against an Oilers team coming off a taxing overtime game against the Colorado Avalanche.Noah Dobson over 2.5 shots (-112)These are very generous odds for Noah Dobson. He leads the New York Islanders in shot attempts and shots on goal over the last 10 games. Now, Dobson finds himself in one of the best spots imaginable against the Ottawa Senators.Only the Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Devils have allowed more shots per game to defensemen than the Senators this season.Ottawa gives up a lot to the position at the best of times, and now the team is without arguably its best player in Thomas Chabot. The Sens also play fairly high-event hockey, which should raise Dobson's ceiling.Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the NHL trade deadline behind us, it's time to break down the winners and losers of the frenzy based on deals made over the final week.WinnersMinnesota Wild NHL Images / National Hockey League / GettyWild general manager Bill Guerin knows this is his year to go for it, and he's doing exactly that. Ryan Suter's and Zach Parise's buyout cap hits will balloon over the next couple of years, so this season represents Minnesota's best chance to win a Stanley Cup.First, Guerin addressed a big need between the pipes by bringing in his former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Marc-Andre Fleury. The veteran netminder has a solid .908 save percentage for the lottery-bound Chicago Blackhawks. The Wild are one of the best defensive teams in the league - ranking second in expected goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five - so a rejuvenated Fleury should excel in his new surroundings.Nabbing him while only giving up a conditional second-round pick (that becomes a first if the Wild reach the Western Conference Final) is tremendous value. Minnesota won't need Fleury to be a workhorse down the stretch, either, as Cam Talbot - despite the recent struggles that necessitated an upgrade in goal - is still around to help shoulder the load.Guerin then used his newfound depth between the pipes to land defenseman Jacob Middleton from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goalie Kaapo Kahkonen. Middleton isn't a household name, but he's big, physical, and good defensively. Plus he's just 26 years old, carries a cap hit of $725,000, and will only be a restricted free agent at season's end.Vancouver Canucks Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPatrik Allvin's first trade deadline as an NHL GM was a success. On Sunday, he traded away Travis Hamonic's undesirable contract for a third-round pick. He then flipped a third-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Travis Dermott, who's younger, cheaper, and better than Hamonic. That's some tidy work.Vancouver also dealt its only valuable pending unrestricted free agent, Tyler Motte, to the New York Rangers for a fourth-round pick - a fair return for a fourth-liner. The Canucks didn't make a major splash and trade away J.T. Miller, Brock Boeser, or Conor Garland, but there'll be a larger market for all three in the offseason.Montreal Canadiens Derek Leung / Getty Images Sport / GettySpeaking of rookie GMs, Kent Hughes has the Habs on the right track. He made four trades in the week before the deadline, all of which should be considered victories.In total, Montreal traded away Ben Chiarot, Brett Kulak, Artturi Lehkonen, and Andrew Hammond for a first-round pick, two second-rounders, a fourth-round pick, prospects Nate Schnarr, Justin Barron, and Ty Smilanic, and defenseman William Lagesson. The Chiarot and Kulak returns were particularly impressive.Colorado Avalanche Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / GettyLike Guerin, Avalanche GM Joe Sakic knows this is the year to go all-in. Colorado is in first place in the NHL, and Nazem Kadri, Andre Burakovsky, Valeri Nichushkin, and Darcy Kuemper are all pending UFAs due for raises.So, Sakic got down to work. On March 14, he landed bruising defenseman Josh Manson for a second-round pick and prospect Drew Helleson - impressive considering Chiarot cost a first-rounder. He then swapped Tyson Jost for Nico Sturm - two comparable players - to save cap space.On deadline day, Sakic landed the Habs' Lehkonen - a pesky, two-way, middle-six winger - for a second-rounder and Barron. That's a steep price considering Barron was a 2020 first-round pick, but Colorado is absolutely loaded on defense, so his path to meaningful minutes was blocked. Also, Lehkonen is under team control for at least another year as a pending RFA.Sakic wasn't done there, though, as he also added veteran winger Andrew Cogliano for a fourth-round pick. Even at 34 years old, Cogliano can still fly, so he'll fit in nicely with Colorado's up-tempo style of play in a bottom-six role.None of these moves are overly sexy, but the Avs have enough flash and dash. These trades make them deeper and harder to play against as they gear up for a Stanley Cup run.New York Rangers NHL Images / National Hockey League / GettyRangers GM Chris Drury made a trio of solid additions on deadline day without mortgaging the team's future. They reeled in Andrew Copp, Motte, and Justin Braun - all without surrendering a first-round pick or any meaningful players or prospects.Copp is a Swiss Army knife who can slot in wherever necessary: third-line center, top-line winger, checking-line winger - you name it. He can produce offense but also has some sandpaper in his game. And he'll help on both the power play and penalty kill, too.Motte will serve as a high-energy, bottom-six forward on a team that needed some depth up front.Braun, meanwhile, is a steady, veteran defenseman who'll slot in on the right side of New York's third pairing behind Adam Fox and Jacob Trouba. Getting him for a third-rounder was nice work considering comparable rental rearguards - like Kulak - cost more.Netminder Igor Shesterkin and the team's power play have bailed out the Rangers all season, so these moves should help them more effectively drive play at five-on-five.LosersWashington Capitals Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Capitals made a pair of minor additions up front, adding Johan Larsson and Marcus Johansson while giving up third-, fourth-, and sixth-round picks, as well as forward Daniel Sprong. Neither player moves the needle all that much, though.They also failed to address their most pressing need: a left-shot defenseman to play with John Carlson.Rookie Martin Fehervary has held down that spot for most of the season and performed adequately, but he's best suited to a more sheltered third-pairing role at this stage of his career. The Fehervary-Carlson duo has produced a 49.8 expected goals share in 803 five-on-five minutes this season - not ideal for a top pairing.Obtaining a rental defenseman would've no doubt been pricey, but for a team with an aging core in win-now mode, it would've been worth it. Especially since Vitek Vanecek, despite his hot play of late, still isn't a sure thing between the pipes. Question marks on defense and in net typically don't result in playoff success.Chicago Blackhawks Chase Agnello-Dean / National Hockey League / GettyKyle Davidson's first trade deadline as an NHL GM was a failure. Not only was the return for Fleury underwhelming, but Davidson also held on to pending UFA defenseman Calvin de Haan.Considering the market for rental defensemen, the Blackhawks likely could've fetched at least a second-round pick for De Haan. That's a valuable asset for a rebuilding team like the Blackhawks, but now, they might lose him for nothing in free agency. That's awful asset management.Edmonton Oilers Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Oilers made a pair of moves Monday, and neither addition will make a large impact. They brought in depth forward Derick Brassard for a fourth-round pick, and Kulak in exchange for Lagesson and a second-rounder.Kulak is an analytics darling and a stellar third-pairing defender, but that's about his ceiling. He's obviously better than Lagesson, but the upgrade isn't worth the steep cost of a second-round pick. Dermott and Braun - two comparable defensemen - were traded for third-rounders, for example.Edmonton also ignored its biggest need: a goalie. There weren't many netminders available, but sticking with the Mikko Koskinen-Mike Smith tandem is unacceptable. If poor goaltending keeps the Oilers out of the playoffs, it could potentially cost GM Ken Holland his job.(Analytics source: Natural Stat Trick)Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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The Vegas Golden Knights traded Evgenii Dadonov and a conditional second-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman John Moore and Ryan Kesler's contract, both teams announced Monday.However, the trade is in dispute, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.The deal was a buzzer-beater and its announcement ended up getting delayed. It's believed one factor contributing to the holdup was that the NHL didn't have Dadonov's no-trade list on record, per TSN's Darren Dreger. Anaheim was reportedly on his list, but the teams and league weren't aware.Vegas tweeted that it's been informed of an issue with the trade and is consulting with the league office.The NHLPA is in contact with the league and investigating the situation, according to Dreger.Dadonov, meanwhile, is adamant he submitted his no-trade list on time, per Friedman.Dadonov signed his current contract with the Ottawa Senators and his 10-team no-trade list was supposed to be submitted by July 1, 2021, which was just one week before Ottawa traded him to Vegas, according to The Athletic's Jesse Granger.If the deal stands, Anaheim will also receive Vegas' second-round selection in 2023 or 2024.Dadonov has 15 goals and 12 assists in 62 contests this season, his first with the Golden Knights. The 33-year-old is signed through the 2022-23 campaign and carries a $5-million cap hit.Anaheim acquired Moore on Saturday in the trade sending blue-liner Hampus Lindholm to the Boston Bruins. Moore has suited up in just seven NHL games this season - all with the Bruins - and has one assist. The 31-year-old is signed through 2022-23 and is a veteran of 544 NHL games.Kesler, 37, hasn't played since 2019 and is on long-term injured reserve. This season is the final on his contract, which carries an average annual value of $6.875 million; it won't count against the Golden Knights' salary cap.Between shedding Dadonov's salary and potentially burying Moore's $2.75-million cap hit in the AHL, the Golden Knights cleared $3.375 million in cap space, per Granger.Dadonov was selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round of the 2007 draft. He has 249 points in 397 career NHL games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired forward Max Domi as part of a three-way trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers.Here's the full deal:CAR receivesCBJ receivesFLA receivesF Max DomiD Aidan Hreschuk6th-round pick (2022)D Tyler InamotoF Egor KorshkovThe Blue Jackets are retaining 50% of Domi's $5.3-million cap hit, and the Panthers are retaining another 25%. The 27-year-old will be a free agent at season's end.Domi has nine goals and 23 assists in 53 games while averaging 13:25 of ice time per contest this season. He recorded a career-high 72 points with the Montreal Canadiens in 2018-19 but hasn't replicated that success since.Hreschuk, 19, has produced eight points in 37 games for Boston College this season. The Hurricanes selected the 5-foot-11 defenseman 94th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.Korshkov, 25, has played in only one NHL game, scoring a goal in that contest. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected him 31st overall in 2016 but traded him to Carolina last season for Alex Galchenyuk. The 6-foot-3 winger spent the 2021-22 campaign in the KHL, registering 11 goals and 11 assists in 44 games.Inamoto, 22, has two assists in 26 games for the University of Wisconsin this year. The Panthers drafted the 6-foot-2 blue-liner in the fifth round in 2017.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Wild traded forward Victor Rask to the Seattle Kraken for future considerations, both teams announced Monday.Minnesota is retaining 50% of his salary.Rask can be an unrestricted free agent after this season. Current Kraken general manager and former Carolina Hurricanes executive Ron Francis signed Rask to his current six-year, $24-million contract in 2016.The 29-year-old has five goals and eight assists in 29 contests this season and last suited up for an NHL game Feb. 14. Minnesota placed him on waivers in early January.Rask logged 10 points in 10 games with the AHL's Iowa Wild this season.A second-round pick of the Hurricanes in 2011, Rask has 215 career points in 488 NHL games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Tyler Motte to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round pick, both teams announced Monday.Motte, 27, has seven goals and eight assists in 49 games this season. The rugged center also has 90 hits and 51 blocked shots.The Rangers made another splash in the trade market before the deadline, bringing in Andrew Copp from the Winnipeg Jets. The pair of additions figure to bolster the team's bottom-six, but Copp is versatile enough that he can plug in anywhere in the lineup.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Red Wings traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick, both teams announced Monday.Namestnikov is a pending unrestricted free agent and carries a cap hit of $2 million. Detroit will retain 50% of his salary.The 29-year-old recorded 25 points in 60 games for the Red Wings this season.He has also spent time with the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and Tampa Bay Lightning throughout his nine-year career.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Derick Brassard from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2023 fourth-round pick, the team announced Monday.Brassard is a pending unrestricted free agent. He signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Flyers this past offseason.Philadelphia is retaining 50% of Brassard's salary.The 34-year-old should slot in seamlessly at center in the Oilers' bottom six.