SALT LAKE CITY - In an offensive explosion with seven different goal scorers, Utah Hockey Club beat the Seattle Kraken 7-1 at Delta Center. Mikhail Sergachev, Clayton Keller, Kailer Yamamoto, Lawson Crouse, Logan Cooley, Nick Schmaltz, and Michael Carcone all scored for Utah in the win. Jared McCann had Seattle’s lone goal in the loss.

Tristan Jarry recorded his second shutout of the year as the Penguins got back in the win column on Tuesday night with a 5-0 victory over the Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena, bouncing back from their 3-1 loss at Chicago on Sunday.

Only one of the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists, Denver defenseman Zeev Buium, will play in the Frozen Four. The others are Boston College’s Ryan Leonard, now playing for the Washington Capitals, and Isaac Howard of Michigan State University. Here are a goalie, a defenseman and a forward to watch on each of the Frozen Four teams.

NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Predators scored two goals in the final 2:07 of the third period and won 7-6 in overtime against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Fedor Svechkov scored the overtime winner to make it 7-6 at 1:56 of overtime on a wrist shot from the slot.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 7-6 OT loss to the Nashville Predators on April 8, 2025. Photos by Casey Gower and John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images

Steven Stamkos tallied twice on the power play as well, and the Nashville Predators won a wild one and defeated the New York Islanders by a 7-6 final - in overtime - on Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result snaps the Preds’ skid at six games and gives them a victory to conclude the Eastern Conference portion of their 2024-25 schedule.

Jacob Markstrom allowed seven goals on 23 shots before he was replaced by Jake Allen (two saves) at 10:50 of the third period for the Devils (41-30-7), who need one point to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey had won its previous three games.

Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch continued their respective scoring streaks and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Carolina Hurricanes peppered 33 shots on net, but former Canes goaltender James Reimer had all the answers between the pipes, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 victory at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.

COLUMBUS -- The Ottawa Senators clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016-17 despite losing 5-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.

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The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday. Washington (49-19-9), which was idle, won the division following the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. It's the Capitals’ first division title since they won the Metropolitan for the last of five consecutive seasons in 2019-20.

Pyotr Kochetkov made 15 saves for the Hurricanes (46-27-4), who failed to clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina has lost three straight. The Hurricanes are second in the Metropolitan Division, seven points ahead of the New Jersey Devils

The Devils entered the night needing just one point in any fashion to clinch a postseason berth. The team will have to wait a little longer to punch its ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs following a 7-2 loss to Boston at Prudential Center on Tuesday night.

The Ottawa Senators clinched their playoff spot on Tuesday night. It’s official: the Ottawa Senators are headed to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

ARLINGTON, VA – The Washington Capitals announced today several initiatives across the Washington, D.C., region in honor of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL’s All-Time goals leader.

The Winnipeg Whiteout will again extend to downtown streets this spring, giving more fans the chance to be part of our province’s biggest sporting phenomenon. The Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties presented by Crown Royal will return to Donald St.

VEGAS (April 8, 2025) – The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, April 8, plans for the team’s first Autism Awareness Knight on Thursday, April 10 when the team hosts the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. PT in a game presented by Lee’s Discount Liquor.

Matthew Tkachuk (lower body): Out since the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, the superstar forward skated prior to Tuesday’s morning skate and continues to make good progress in his rehab. Right now, the Panthers still hope for him to return in the first round of the playoffs. "There’s nothing new there,” Maurice said.” He’s trending.”

Tkachuk was injured on a hit by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves during Ottawa's 1-0 overtime loss March 30. He remains day to day. He leads Ottawa with 29 goals in 71 games, and his 55 points are third.

BROSSARD – Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract (2024-25 to 2026-27) with forward Ivan Demidov.

The Calgary Flames announce today that they have recalled defenceman Zayne Parekh from the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit. Parekh, a native of Nobleton, ON skated in 61 games for the Saginaw Spirit in 2024-25, posting 107 points from 33 goals and 74 assists, finishing second on the team in scoring.

Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round (No. 102) of the 1977 NHL Draft, Millen's playing career with the Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings saw him compile a record of 215-284-89 with a 3.88 goals-against average, .873 save percentage and 17 shutouts.

At the junior level, Parekh enjoyed an historic season. He led all CHL defencemen with 107 points, and in March joined Bobby Orr as the only two OHL defenders to record back-to-back campaigns with 30 or more goals. When watching online, the offence jumps off the screen.

Detroit enters pivotal clash six points behind Montreal for Eastern Conference’s second Wild-Card spot with a game in hand

Nashville, Tenn. (April 8, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has reassigned forward Kieffer Bellows and defenseman Spencer Stastney to Milwaukee (AHL).

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Sam Bennett likely will not play for the Florida Panthers for the remainder of the regular season, coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday. Florida has five games left, beginning against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, TSN4).

SEATTLE, Wash.— April 7, 2025 — Today, Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis announced that the club has signed 2023 fourth-round draft pick Andrei Lashko to a three-year, two-way entry-level ($950,000 AAV) contract starting in the 2025-26 season.

SEATTLE, Wash.— April 8, 2025 — Today, Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis announced that the club has signed 2024 second-round draft pick Nathan Villeneuve to a three-year, two-way entry-level ($975,000 AAV) contract starting in the 2025-26 season.

SEG+, UtahHC+, Utah 16 | RADIO: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App The Utah Hockey Club (35-30-12) hosts the Seattle Kraken (34-38-6) at Delta Center in the fourth game of Utah’s final five-game homestand.

The Ottawa Senators are hosting Trade Fest Presented by Upper Deck at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. ET.

In what could end up being a preview of things to come in the playoffs, the Florida Panthers (44-29-4) will host the Toronto Maple Leafs (47-25-4) at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday. “We know what type of team they are,

Originally drafted by the Edmonton Oilers with the fourth-overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 26-year-old forward has already been with three organizations in his young career, recording 118 points (54 goals, 64 assists) over 355 games before taking his talents to South Florida.

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BostonBruins.com – With only one week remaining in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, the Boston Bruins are getting ready for their annual season awards and Fan Appreciation Night, presented by TD Bank, where over 400 prizes will be given away, including a 2026 Stadium Series Travel Package.

Alex Ovechkin continued his takeover of D.C. landmarks this week. A mural and a sign honoring the Capitals captain breaking the NHL all-time goals record were unveiled throughout Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.

Metropolitan Division: The Hurricanes will clinch home-ice advantage in the First Round (MET 1 or MET 2) if they defeat the Sabres in any fashion AND the Devils lose to the Bruins in any fashion OR if they get one point AND the Devils lose to the Bruins in regulation.

The Ottawa Senators are celebrating Fan Appreciation Week from April 12-17 to thank their fans for being the best in the league.

With a 42-29-6 record and 90 points heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the team currently holds the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. A win on Tuesday or a Detroit Red Wings loss will solidify the post-season berth.

The Utah Hockey Club forward focused heavily on growing the game of hockey in the community

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Carolina Hurricanes will have two key forwards back in their lineup on Tuesday when they take on the Buffalo Sabres.

From the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off to the Trade Deadline, St. Louis went 6-1-1 to put itself back into contention, moving within one point of the second wild card. Once the Deadline passed and Blues players realized the team would remain intact, they’ve gone 12-2-1 and hold the first wild card in the West with 93 points (43-28-7).

The Columbus Blue Jackets are thrilled to announce the annual 5th Line Celebration, presented by Schmidt's, scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m. when the team faces off against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena.

Predators General Manager Barry Trotz served as the Head Coach for the New York Islanders from 2018-22. He led New York to back-to-back Eastern Conference Final appearances in 2019 and 2020. Trotz won the Jack Adams Award with the Islanders in 2019, given to the NHL’s top head coach.

Kotkaniemi's absence creates a hole in the middle of the lineup. The 24-year-old has been Carolina's top faceoff performer since March 2, winning 58.3% of his draws, and his season-long 51.9% win rate is on pace to set a new single-season career high.