Wednesday’s Dump and Chase: The Cat Came Back

Oshie scores late, Capitals top Flyers to clinch 2nd East wild card | NHL.com

Breaks tie with empty-net goal with 3:00 left; Philadelphia eliminated from playoff contention

Flyers say missing playoffs on last game of season ‘tough pill to swallow’ | NHL.com

Young team exceeded expectations, but falls short with loss to Capitals

Trophy Tracker: Hellebuyck of Jets choice to win Vezina as top goalie | NHL.com

Bobrovsky, Demko also among favorites in poll of NHL.com panel

‘We’ll be ready’: Maple Leafs must sharpen up fast for Bruins series

Tuesday’s loss to the Panthers could end up being a sneaky win for the Maple Leafs — a team that would have been hard-pressed to match Florida’s visceral engagement, relentless checking, and superior goaltending over the course of a series. Instead, the Leafs will get a shot at their longtime nemesis.

Canucks’ commitment to change leads to Pacific Divison title

After three straight years of upheaval and chaos, the Canucks won the Pacific Division and the team’s first banner since 2013 on Tuesday. It all started in the summer, thanks to a group that was committed to changing the narrative.

Coyotes determined to go out with a bang in front of angry, heartbroken fans

The troubled tenure of the Arizona Coyotes comes to what will be an emotional conclusion Wednesday. Mark Spector asks around ahead of the game to see what fans and players alike think about it all.

Systems Analyst: Breaking down the best defensive strategies for playoffs

Which defensive zone systems win Stanley Cups, and which have had less playoff success? Justin Bourne, with help from Andrew Brewer, looks at recent trends, what it means for this year’s playoffs, and which teams may be most vulnerable.

The Buffalo Sabres have the building blocks for success – but they need the right leader

The Sabres have played well down the stretch, and have a good young core to boot. Next stop? Finding the…

An audit of our bold predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season

The bullseyes, the big whiffs and everything in between, from Bedard to Drouin.

Was it the right call for the Buffalo Sabres to fire Don Granato?

Frank Seravalli and Colby Cohen talk about whether or not the Sabres made the right decision moving on from their…