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The Nashville Predators signed top forward prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13834" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13834">Matthew Wood</a> to three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season, the team announced Saturday.He will report to the team in the coming days. The Predators have 10 games remaining on their schedule and will play the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday before heading to Philadelphia for a clash against the Flyers on Monday. Wood just completed his third year at the college level and first with the University of Minnesota after spending his first two seasons at the University of Connecticut. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He finished this campaign with 17 goals and tied for the second-most points on the Golden Gophers (39) in 39 contests. Minnesota lost to Massachusetts-Amherst in the regional semifinal Thursday, ending its NCAA tourney.The 20-year-old totaled 21 goals and 52 points in 55 games with Connecticut. Nashville selected the 6-foot-4, 205-pound winger with the 15th overall pick at the 2023 NHL Draft. Wood represented Canada at the 2024 world juniors, logging two goals and four points in five games en route to a fifth-place finish. The Predators failed abysmally to meet expectations this season, entering Saturday's action in 30th with a 27-37-8 record. The club has already been eliminated from playoff contention.Wood is one of four key players to turn pro from Minnesota recently. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaah/players/12737" href="https://thescore.com/ncaah/players/12737">Jimmy Snuggerud</a> <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3252757" href="https://thescore.com/news/3252757">signed</a> with the St. Louis Blues on Friday, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13828" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13828">Oliver Moore</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12729" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12729">Sam Rinzel</a> put <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3253117" href="https://thescore.com/news/3253117">pen to paper</a> with the Chicago Blackhawks earlier Saturday.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: Matthew Wood, 15th overall pick of the Nashville Predators, speaks to the media after being drafted in the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Edmonton Oilers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3948" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3948">Leon Draisaitl</a> will return to the lineup against the Calgary Flames for the final regular-season edition of the Battle of Alberta on Saturday, the team announced.Draisaitl missed the previous four games with an undisclosed injury. Edmonton went 1-2-1 and was outscored 18-12 during his absence. The Oilers are coming off a listless 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday."I'll play through anything if it's at the right time," Draisaitl <a href="https://x.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1906040736719732943">said</a> earlier Saturday. "It has happened, unfortunately, the last two playoff runs for us, but I think this is not the time where you tinker with things like that, looking at the big picture. There's always a little bit of pain involved in everything ... but I'm certainly smart about it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The German last played March 18 against Utah when he logged 22:23 of ice time and six shots on goal in the Oilers' 7-1 victory."It was kind of a weird play," Draisaitl said of his injury. "I felt it pop ... right away. Obviously I think you could see my discomfort. It was a weird situation. ... It feels good now, that's all that matters."Draisaitl leads the league with 49 goals and ranks third with 101 points in 68 contests so far this season. Captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a>, meanwhile, will miss his fourth straight contest with his injury, which he suffered against the Winnipeg Jets last Thursday."In the big picture, I think it's good for guys to get two, three more minutes a night and find their game a little bit more (with myself and McDavid both out)," Draisaitl reasoned. "It was probably for the better for us." It isn't clear if McDavid will join the Oilers on their upcoming four-game road trip beginning Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, according to <a href="https://x.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/1906032679981555712">TSN's Ryan Rishaug</a>.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 6: Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers is recognized as a game star following the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place on March 6, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Boston Fleet forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15711" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15711">Kelly Babstock</a> has been suspended two games for slew-footing Toronto Sceptres winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15848" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15848">Jesse Compher</a>, the PWHL announced Saturday.The incident occurred in the final seconds of the Sceptres' 4-2 victory over the Fleet on Wednesday when both players were lined up for a faceoff. Babstock was assessed a match penalty for her actions.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c8EaHqxYxzA?si=CgpblIeFNM0oWocY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>The league found that Babstock exhibited "no attempt to play the puck as she uses her right leg to kick Compher's skates out from underneath of her ... causing her to fall violently towards the ice." <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>This is the second suspension of Babstock's 10-game PWHL career. She was also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3179429" href="https://thescore.com/news/3179429">banned</a> one contest for cross-checking in January.The 32-year-old won't be eligible to return until April 26 against Toronto after the break for the World Women's Championship. Boston is currently in third place of the league with an 8-6-4-7 record.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - JANUARY 11: Kelly Babstock #8 of Boston Fleet skates during the first period of a PWHL game against Ottawa Charge at The Arena at TD Place on January 11, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed prospects <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13828" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13828">Oliver Moore</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12729" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12729">Sam Rinzel</a> to their three-year, entry-level deals, the team announced Saturday. Both players just wrapped up their sophomore years with the University of Minnesota and are expected to make their NHL debuts Sunday against Utah, according to <a href="http://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1906013222492147718">Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli</a>. Minnesota's NCAA campaign ended with an overtime loss to Massachusetts-Amherst in the regional semifinal Thursday.Moore, a 20-year-old center, ranked fourth on the Golden Gophers with 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 38 outings this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Rinzel, meanwhile, chipped in with 10 tallies and 32 points in 40 contests as a 20-year-old blue-liner. The 6-foot-5, right-handed shot was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.The duo participated in Chicago's Saturday practice, per the <a href="https://x.com/BenPopeCST/status/1906023572465758218">Chicago Sun-Times' Ben Pope.</a> Moore slotted onto the third line with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10511" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10511">Joe Veleno</a> and captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/860" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/860">Nick Foligno</a>, while Rinzel skated alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9256" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9256">Wyatt Kaiser</a>.The Blackhawks drafted Rinzel with the 25th overall selection in 2022 before taking Moore with the 19th pick one year later. Moore won back-to-back gold medals with the United States at the 2024 and 2025 World Junior Championships, amassing eight points in 14 games across both events. Rinzel represented Team USA at the 2024 tournament, chipping in one assist in seven appearances while averaging 14:50 per contest.It's been another trying season for the Blackhawks, who entered Saturday's slate 31st in the league with a 21-43-9 record. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention March 20.Chicago has nine games remaining on its schedule. Fellow Blackhawks top prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15084" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15084">Artyom Levshunov</a> made his NHL debut earlier in March. Former Golden Gophers winger <a href="https://thescore.com/ncaah/players/12737">Jimmy Snuggerud</a> also ended his college career Friday, inking his <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3252757" href="https://thescore.com/news/3252757">entry-level deal</a> with the St. Louis Blues.

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 02: Oliver Moore #11 of Team USA skates the puck in the second period against Team Switzerland of the quarterfinals match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on January 2, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Team USA defeated Team Switzerland 7-2.

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Anaheim Ducks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13838" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13838">Leo Carlsson</a> was feeling it after his team completed a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night. "I don't know, I just think everybody has that dog in them, so it's easy," he <a href="http://x.com/victoryplustv/status/1905846053519159682">told</a> rinkside reporter Aly Lozoff when asked about Anaheim's no-quit attitude.Though the Ducks got the last laugh, they didn't make it easy on themselves. They were down 4-2 before the midway mark of the third period after a power-play goal from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2033">Mika Zibanejad</a> and proceeded to take four more penalties against the Rangers - including a five-on-three for 1:36.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>However, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12716" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12716">Cutter Gauthier</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10694" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10694">Olen Zellweger</a> scored in the final six minutes to tie it up for Anaheim, with both goals coming right after a big penalty kill. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10696" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10696">Mason McTavish</a> completed the comeback in the extra frame with his 20th tally of the season.Carlsson led the way with a goal and three assists, marking the first four-point outing of his career. The 20-year-old has been red-hot since the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, with 10 goals and 20 points in 18 games over that span.His efforts have not gone unnoticed by coach Greg Cronin. "He's come back and he seems like he has more pace to his game, there's more explosiveness," he told reporters, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4nVO8Hdr5Y">The Hockey News' Derek Lee</a>.The bench boss added, "(General manager Pat Verbeek) and his staff did a lot of work scouting him when they drafted him (second overall in 2023). I remember asking Pat about him, 'Is he a playmaker, is he a goal-scorer?' And Pat said he could do both, he's got an elite shot. We weren't seeing that a lot early, and now we're starting to see it. ... I think he's got a really bright future."Carlsson isn't the only member of the Ducks' younger core who has taken a step since mid-February. McTavish has amassed 18 points in his last 18 outings, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13808" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13808">Jackson LaCombe</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12716" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12716">Cutter Gauthier</a> have 17 and 15 points over that same stretch, respectively. All four players recorded at least one point against the Rangers. Cronin was happy to see the youth step up on a night where his top line of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4483" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4483">Frank Vatrano</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2191" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2191">Ryan Strome</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6954" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6954">Troy Terry</a> was held off the scoresheet. "To me, it's evidence that these young kids are figuring it out," he said. "They're seeing a standard they have to play to, and when the game does get a little bit wobbly, they go back to it."It wasn't all good news for Anaheim, as rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a> exited after falling into the boards in the final frame. Cronin had no update on his status.The Ducks will go for their third win in a row Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 8 p.m. ET.

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 28: J.T. Miller #8 of the New York Rangers, Leo Carlsson #91 of the Anaheim Ducks and Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck during the first period at Honda Center on March 28, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere revealed that the urge to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3251483" href="https://thescore.com/news/3251483">fire</a> head coach John Tortorella didn't stem from one isolated incident but grew progressively more serious over the past few weeks."I felt it was time," he said Thursday, according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMLtjVlyfks">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a>. "You're going to ask me, 'Is there one thing that happened?' It's not one thing, it's a series of things that have happened and probably a little bit more in the last three weeks that have escalated since the trade deadline."He added, "I'm not going to get into the specifics of what we've dealt with, that's not fair to Torts. ... We had just some different opinions on different things."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tortorella raised eyebrows after the Flyers' 7-2 setback against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday when he <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3250868" href="https://thescore.com/news/3250868">admitted</a> he wasn't "really interested in learning how to coach" another losing season.Briere advised against zeroing in on the bench boss' comments as the driving force behind his firing, pointing out that they'd come after an emotional defeat."I tend to be careful with that and not put too much stock into it," he said. "I put it more as, he was frustrated with how things have gone lately, and he was embarrassed by the loss that night."Briere said he wasn't sure if Tortorella inadvertently sent a message that he wasn't invested in the players.Tortorella amassed a 97-107-33 record over three years in the City of Brotherly Love. The Flyers finished last season just four points outside a playoff spot, but it's been tough sledding in 2024-25.Philadelphia is in last place of the Metropolitan at 29-36-9. The team has picked up three wins in March and snapped its second six-game losing streak of the campaign Thursday."Not just on him, on all of us," Briere said when asked if the constant losing was wearing on Tortorella. "It's not easy. That's the toughest part of the rebuild, is going through this. I really hope this is rock bottom for us today, and this is the turnaround."Briere gave Tortorella credit for instilling a no-quit attitude in Philadelphia, noting he did a "tremendous job" with the younger players, including rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13822" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13822">Matvei Michkov</a>."Torts is a complicated man, he's a complicated coach," the executive said. "He's a blast to work with because he challenges you. I truly believe he made me a better GM." As for who will replace Tortorella, associate coach Brad Shaw is taking over for the last nine games of the season. Beyond that, Briere hasn't given it much thought."One thing I can tell you is we have a young team," he said. "A coach that can teach is going to be important to start with."

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 27: General Manager Daniel Briere of the Philadelphia Flyers addresses the media regarding the firing of Head Coach John Tortorella prior to an NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Atlanta Drive GC completed the comeback against New York Golf Club for a 4-3 victory Tuesday to claim the SoFi Cup as the inaugural TGL champions.The victors entered the singles component down 2-0, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1771" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1771">Billy Horschel</a> gave them the one-point lead with a <a href="https://x.com/TGL/status/1904699857761378535">clutch putt</a> from 18 feet on the second-last hole. It was worth two points after New York accepted Atlanta's hammer throw."I hit the spot, it looked good," Horschel <a href="https://tglgolf.com/videos/2025/03/26/billy-on-the-putt--i-blacked-out">said</a> after making the shot. "Two feet out, I knew it was in the hole. I blacked out. I think I said some expletives, I think I said something about this being my house. It was a lot of fun. I'm loving this, man, this is awesome." <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Atlanta was 0-for-6 putting from 10-to-20 feet Tuesday before Horschel's stunner.The club - which also features <a href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1771">Patrick Cantlay</a> - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3250045" href="https://thescore.com/news/3250045">won</a> the first final match 6-5 on Monday after New York's <a href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a> missed a 6-foot, 5-inch putt on the final hole.Tuesday's match was scoreless through the opening six holes, and both teams were a combined 0-for-7 on birdie putts over that span. New York broke the deadlock after a fantastic first shot by Schauffele set up a 5-foot putt on No. 7.The squad held a 3-0 edge after the first 11 holes, but Atlanta got on the board after New York forfeited the next two holes by declining back-to-back hammer throws to set the table for Horschel's heroic putt. <a href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/924">Rickie Fowler</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5830">Cameron Young</a>'s New York team punched its ticket to the final after upsetting the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club last week. Atlanta, meanwhile, advanced after dominating No. 2 seed The Bay Golf Club.Atlanta won $9 million for its big victory, while New York received $4.5 million.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 25: Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC reacts on the sixth green during their TGL presented by SoFi match against the New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 25, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3232" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3232">Shea Theodore</a> returned from a 14-game absence Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild.However, the club was without blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1098" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1098">Alex Pietrangelo</a>, who is day-to-day with a lower-body ailment.Theodore suffered an arm injury during Canada's first game at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February while bracing for a hit along the boards from Swedish forward <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4520">Adrian Kempe</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Golden Knights activated Theodore off long-term injured reserve prior to Tuesday's contest. The rearguard last played in an NHL game Feb. 8 when he recorded two assists in 21:58 minutes of ice time in a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Vegas went an impressive 9-3-2 in his absence.Theodore still leads all Golden Knights blue-liners with 41 assists and 48 points in 55 games despite the missed time. He also ranks second on the team in average ice time (22:03), behind only Pietrangelo.The 29-year-old is only five points away from surpassing his previous career high of 52, which he established in 78 games in 2021-22.The Golden Knights entered Tuesday's slate in first place of the Pacific Division with 92 points, a 42-20-8 record, and a five-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 26: Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights looks down the ice against the Florida Panthers in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on January 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Panthers 4-1.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/794" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/794">John Tavares</a> isn't about to let his teammates get complacent about Saturday's 5-2 collapse at the hands of the basement-dwelling Nashville Predators. "We should be pissed off," he <a href="https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/video/john-tavares-post-game-6370411593112">said</a> postgame. "It was a great opportunity to end a really good week. ... It should piss us off and get us ready for another big week next week."The Maple Leafs held a 2-0 lead after the opening 20 minutes thanks to tallies from Tavares and star winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a>, but it was all Nashville the rest of the way. The Predators scored three times in the second period and another two in the third for five unanswered goals. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It was a total flip," Toronto head coach Craig Berube <a href="https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/video/craig-berube-post-game-6370411906112">said</a>. "What we did to them in the first, they did to us in the second. We had breakdowns that cost goals. There was no reason for it."The bench boss added, "They didn't give us a lot of room, but we didn't fight for it, either." Nashville had lost its previous four games and scored just three times over that span. The Predators entered Saturday's action dead last in goals per game (2.53) and 30th in the league with a 25-35-8 record. The two teams behind them - the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks - are already eliminated from playoff contention.When asked if there was an element of taking the struggling Predators for granted, Tavares responded, "No, definitely not."Toronto squandered a massive opportunity to retake first place in the Atlantic after both the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning lost earlier Saturday. Here's how the top of the division looks now:<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>P%</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Panthers</td>
<td>42-25-3 (70 GP)</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>.621</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Maple Leafs</td>
<td>42-25-3 (70 GP)</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>.621</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Lightning</td>
<td>40-24-5 (69 GP)</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>.616</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Toronto and Florida have identical records, but the latter has one more regulation win (35). The Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens currently occupy the two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference with 79 and 75 points in 69 games, respectively. Saturday's defeat snapped the Maple Leafs' three-game winning streak. Prior to that run, Toronto had lost five of its previous six outings. "I think the inconsistencies, obviously, aren't ideal, especially this time of year," captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> <a href="https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/video/auston-matthews-post-game-6370409658112">said</a>. "We have a bad outing and we string together a couple good games and then kind of have another letdown like this. I think that's on us to make sure that we're consistent every night no matter what." The Leafs will get a chance to re-enter the win column Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. ET.

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 19: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Scotiabank Arena on March 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes thinks his team deserved a lot better from Saturday's 5-3 ...

Vancouver Canucks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> thinks his team deserved a lot better from Saturday's 5-3 defeat to the New York Rangers."I thought we kinda shot ourselves in the foot at the end, which is too bad because we probably played one of our better games we've played all year," Hughes <a href="https://www.nhl.com/canucks/video/postgame-hughes-at-rangers-6370396955112">said</a> postgame. "... It's hockey, sometimes you're gonna lose some that you probably feel like you should win, but we've been on the other side of that this year as well."The star defenseman added, "Nine times out of 10 I think we walk away with that one, but in this instance, we don't." <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Vancouver and New York were tied 3-3 after winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6354" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6354">Brock Boeser</a> scored with just under 5 minutes remaining in regulation, but the game swiftly unraveled for the Pacific Division squad. Rangers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9424" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9424">Jonny Brodzinski</a> scored the go-ahead goal 37 seconds later, and former Canucks star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> added insult to injury by icing the contest with an empty-netter.New York scored four goals on six shots in the third period and mustered just 12 shots all game. The Canucks tested netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> with 39 shots and controlled 75.6% of the expected goals while holding a 12-3 edge in high-danger chances at five-on-five, per <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20242025&amp;game=21104&amp;view=limited">Natural Stat Trick</a>."Kind of similar third period we had last game," Hughes said, referring to Vancouver's 4-3 overtime loss Thursday to the St. Louis Blues. "No excuse why (this) one didn't get to overtime."Saturday's defeat was costly in more ways than one because forwards <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9827">Nils Hoglander</a> left the contest with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3248233" href="https://thescore.com/news/3248233">injuries</a>."Can't really complain too much about how we played," Hughes said. "I thought we competed hard especially with two forwards going down. ... We're playing gutsy right now." Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet revealed that goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7694" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7694">Kevin Lankinen</a> was also playing through something. He surrendered four goals on 11 shots and has started 13 of Vancouver's 15 games since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5557" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5557">Thatcher Demko</a> went down with another injury."Some guys were banged up," Tocchet <a href="https://www.nhl.com/canucks/video/postgame-tocchet-at-rangers-6370395301112">said</a>. "I thought we played a hell of a game. (Lankinen) was, we almost pulled him. He wasn't feeling great himself. Proud of the guys. We deserve a lot better."The Canucks didn't get any help from their Western Conference foes on Saturday, either. The Blues and Calgary Flames won their games, and both teams are ahead of Vancouver in the wild-card race. Tocchet's club will focus on rebounding at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday against the New Jersey Devils."It's adversity," the bench boss said. "You gotta learn from this stuff. It makes you better in the long run. Whether it's bad luck or whatever, it's something that you can learn from."

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 25: Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks waits for a face off during the second period of their NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena on January 25, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon is baffled by his team's third-period struggles as of...

New Jersey Devils defenseman <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1903">Brenden Dillon</a> is baffled by his team's third-period struggles as of late."Our mindset's got to be, we've got to outcompete that team still for the entire 60 minutes. .. It might take 65, it might take, in playoffs, way longer than that," he <a href="https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/dillon-post-raw-3-20-25-6370304106112">said</a> after Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. "It's sad to say we're learning lessons at game 71, but I feel like that's what we've got to take out of it. You win or you learn. How many games are we gonna look back on now where we had our chance to get points and we didn't? We can sit here and say the same thing, but we've got to be better at it."Dillon added: "I'm almost speechless. It's so, so frustrating."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New Jersey entered the third period against the Flames with a 3-1 lead, but they scored four straight goals to secure the comeback victory. The equalizer and game-winner - scored by <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11129">Daniil Miromanov</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2037">Jonathan Huberdeau</a>, respectively - came one minute apart."We're up two," Dillon said. "We've got to be confident in that situation. ... Every goal is just self-inflicted stuff, whether that's us having the puck and throwing it away, or a D-zone coverage lapse. It's not like we can sit here and be like, 'Oh yeah, Calgary was just an unbelievable team,' (but) obviously give credit to them for pushing and coming back." The collapse was a continuation of a concerning trend for the Devils. Though they beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday, Columbus outshot New Jersey 24-3 in the last 20 minutes while holding a 14-1 edge in high-danger chances at all strengths, per <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20242025&amp;game=21075#gameflow">Natural Stat Trick</a>. The Devils also had a dramatic final stanza Saturday against the Penguins. Pittsburgh jumped out to a 4-1 lead early in the frame, but New Jersey scored twice to make it a one-goal game. However, things quickly spiralled out of control with three more Penguins goals en route to a 7-3 defeat. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe can't quite put his finger on why his club has struggled in the late stages of games. "It's caught me off guard, quite honestly," he <a href="https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/keefe-post-raw-3-20-25-6370305966112">said</a> of the Devils' last two third periods. "This hasn't been an issue for us all season long. Don't know what to make of that. Thought (Columbus) was maybe our wake-up call. ... As fate would have it, puts us in a similar situation. ... A chance to get it right, and obviously failed to do that. Why is it happening? I don't know."New Jersey still holds the third spot in the Metropolitan Division with a 37-27-6 record. The club has had to deal with a mountain of injuries, including a season-ending shoulder injury to star forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> and defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2155" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2155">Dougie Hamilton</a>'s long-term lower-body issue.

NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 22: New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) warms up before a NHL game between the Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on February 22, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson believes he got under the New York Rangers' skin durin...

Calgary Flames defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4723" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4723">Rasmus Andersson</a> believes he got under the New York Rangers' skin during his club's 2-1 victory on Tuesday night."I feel like (they) got a little bit distracted with it," he said of the game's chippiness, per <a href="https://x.com/Peter_Baugh/status/1902181112857743419">The Athletic's Peter Baugh</a>. "Felt like a lot of their guys focused on me instead of playing. It went well."Andersson and Rangers goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> exchanged chirps during a TV timeout in the second period. The blue-liner and New York forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> also took matching roughing penalties in the stanza.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Flames outshot the Rangers 10-3 in the middle frame, but Blueshirts forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2033">Mika Zibanejad</a> said his team's woes extended far beyond those 20 minutes."It's the whole game, it's not just that second period," he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/rangers/video/postgame-trocheck-zibanejad-and-miller-6370213405112">told reporters</a>. "Even the third period, I was disappointed we didn't have a better push than that. It's not good enough."Rangers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4530" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4530">Artemi Panarin</a>, who opened the scoring, felt the defeat was unprecedented when asked where it ranked in a season filled with disappointments."I would say (the worst)," he said, per the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2025/03/18/takeaways-ny-rangers-fumble-their-way-out-of-playoff-position/82514300007/">Rockland/Westchester Journal News' Vincent Z. Mercogliano</a>. "It's hard to remember all of them right now, because we have (had a) bunch of them this year. We just can't play like that when we're fighting for our life."The Flames improved to 31-25-11 with the win. That temporarily matched the Vancouver Canucks' record and vaulted Calgary into a playoff spot by points percentage. However, Vancouver then defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 to retake the second wild-card position in the Western Conference.New York dropped to 33-30-6 and fell out of a postseason spot themselves thanks to the Montreal Canadiens' 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators earlier in the evening.

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 02: Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) prepares for a faceoff during the NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Carolina Hurricanes on March 2, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Atlanta Drive GC cruised to a 9-3 victory Tuesday night over No. 2 seed The Bay Golf Club in the ...

Atlanta Drive GC cruised to a 9-3 victory Tuesday night over No. 2 seed The Bay Golf Club in the second TGL semifinal.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1747" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a>' team will face New York Golf Club in a best-of-three final for the inaugural SoFi Cup, which begins at 9 p.m. ET Monday. The second clash will tee off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and a deciding match will follow at 9 p.m. if necessary."I like our team and I like our chances," Thomas <a href="https://tglgolf.com/match/2025/39">said</a>. "I'm excited. It's gonna be a lot of fun."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Atlanta - which also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1771" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1771">Billy Horschel</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1771" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1771">Patrick Cantlay</a> - narrowly lost its regular-season clash against The Bay 6-5 in what was its only defeat of the campaign. It was a different story Tuesday night. Atlanta jumped out to a 4-2 lead heading into the singles component and put away the win with a three-point victory on the 12th hole.The Bay Golf Club finished first in the TGL with 17 triples holes won during the regular season. However, the team, led by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/325" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/325">Shane Lowry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a>, was undone by putting struggles in the semifinal. The Bay didn't make a single putt through five attempts in its first nine holes, and Lee sank the team's only putt - an impressive 19-footer - on the 14th hole when the match was already out of hand. Atlanta finished the regular season with a league-leading 18 singles points won - 10 more than The Bay.New York <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3244806">upset</a> the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club 6-4 Monday in the first semifinal. Atlanta faced New York in its first TGL match and prevailed 4-0."Our team's played well most every match," Cantlay said. "We've had a lot of close matches and hit shots when we needed to, just like tonight. We'll take that into next week and I think we’re all excited for the final."

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel and Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC lines up a putt on the first green during their TGL presented by SoFi match against The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 18, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets may have lost, but head coach Dean Evason gave his club full marks for ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets may have lost, but head coach Dean Evason gave his club full marks for its third-period effort against the New Jersey Devils on Monday night."It was friggin' awesome," he <a href="https://youtu.be/uNxspqLa_xI">said</a> after Columbus' 2-1 defeat. "Did we get the result? No. Did we play the right way? Do we believe that this is the turning point? Do we believe that this is one that, not only the period, the game that turns us around and we're ready to go forward? Yeah, 100%."We played our asses off, guys."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Jackets entered the last frame down 2-0, and though forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9929" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9929">Mathieu Olivier</a> would net their only goal of the game with less than seven minutes left, they could've scored a lot more.Columbus outshot New Jersey 24-3 in the final 20 minutes and 46-20 overall. The Blue Jackets also held an outlandish 50-7 advantage in shot attempts at all strengths in the third period, as well as a 12-1 edge in high-danger chances, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20242025&amp;game=21075">Natural Stat Trick</a>. "Obviously we believed we could do it," Olivier said. "I thought we had a decent game overall, we just had a second goal (against) that's kind of a fluke. Just cost us the game." New Jersey scored twice in 39 seconds in the middle stanza, with the second goal coming off a misplay behind Columbus' net.Devils goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1063" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1063">Jake Allen</a> made 45 stops in the contest and saved 2.62 goals above expected in the last stanza alone."They're a desperate team and they threw everything they could at the net and we would have been doing the same thing in that situation," the netminder said, per beat reporter <a href="https://x.com/samikasan/status/1901822687934071058">Sam Kasan</a>. "It wasn't pretty. But we found a way to get it done. That's all that matters right now."This defeat was the Jackets' fourth in a row and sixth of their last seven outings. They were shut out in their previous two contests.Columbus is currently two points behind the New York Rangers for the second-wild card spot with one game in hand, though the Jackets held the first wild-card spot before their current skid. Olivier made it clear he and his teammates aren't interested in obsessing over their precarious positioning with 15 games left on the schedule."Our job is to go out there and play hockey and get the job done. ... I'm not going to go home and dwell on the standings or the two points we didn't get or whatever," he said. "I'm gonna focus on the next game (Thursday) against Florida and try to recreate a similar performance but with a better result."

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 15: Dean Evason head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the game against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on March 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The New York Golf Club upset the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club 6-4 in the first TGL semifinal ...

The New York Golf Club upset the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club 6-4 in the first TGL semifinal Monday night.New York, led by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/924" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/924">Rickie Fowler</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5830" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5830">Cameron Young</a>, entered the singles component of the match with a 3-2 advantage. The team secured the victory on the 14th hole after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/678" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/678">Tommy Fleetwood</a> missed a key putt that would have kept Los Angeles alive."They gave us a little gift there," Fowler <a href="https://tglgolf.com/match/2025/38">said</a>. "Not the way we wanted to win, we wanted to close out in style, but we'll take it and we’re looking forward to next week."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>This was Los Angeles' first regulation loss of the season."New York played great and we had our chances," L.A. star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a> said. "I didn't play great and I take responsibility on that. You have to make putts in this format. ... We weren't getting the ball in the hole first. That matters a lot. It sucks, because I feel like we had a nice rhythm throughout the season. Still love these guys ... it just happened to not be our day today."Los Angeles - which also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4240" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4240">Sahith Theegala</a> - won its regular-season meeting over New York 5-4 in overtime back in February. The club entered the 12th hole down 4-0 with a 2% chance of winning the match, and the stunning comeback secured its spot in the playoffs.New York, meanwhile, lost its first two games of the campaign but clinched the last playoff seed with a victory versus Boston Common Golf in early March."We're all pretty happy," Schauffele said. "We thought it was possible but we knew it was gonna be a long road, so we're definitely happy to be here."The Bay Golf Club and Atlanta Drive GC will square off in the second semifinal Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.New York will face the winner of that clash in a best-of-three final for the SoFi Cup. The championship series kicks off Monday, while the second match will take place the following day. If a third round is required, it will also be held Tuesday.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele of New York Golf Club look on from the fourth green during their TGL presented by SoFi match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 17, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil is in concussion protocol after taking a big hit from Chic...

Vancouver Canucks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6526" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6526">Filip Chytil</a> is in concussion protocol after taking a big hit from Chicago Blackhawks center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3928" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3928">Jason Dickinson</a>, head coach Rick Tocchet announced Sunday. "I talked to him today a little bit, felt OK, nothing great," he <a href="https://x.com/Canucks/status/1901393115677913366">said</a>. "He'll go through the every day, see how he feels type of thing." The bench boss added: "He's had a few (concussions) in the past. We'll see how this one turns out. Sometimes these things can rapidly turn good, so you gotta stay positive on this."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tocchet labeled Chytil as day-to-day for the time being. Though Chytil wasn't available for Sunday's 3-1 loss to Utah, he might be able to accompany the Canucks on their upcoming six-game road trip if he improves within the next 48 hours.The 25-year-old exited late in the third period of Vancouver's 6-2 victory over Chicago on Saturday after Dickinson hit him into the boards from behind. Chytil remained down on the ice for a few moments and stumbled during his first attempt to get up, though he was able to leave under his own power. There was no penalty called on the play."I try to tell our players, when you're about to hit a guy, if you see his name ... you gotta let up. ... Those are dangerous hits," Tocchet said Sunday.Canucks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7628" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7628">Kiefer Sherwood</a> promised retribution for Dickinson's hit when the two teams meet next season."He's going to have to answer the bell next year because I know we don't play them again, but that was a dirty hit," he said Sunday, per <a href="https://x.com/BatchHockey/status/1901468804418515274">Sportsnet 650's Brendan Batchelor.</a> "Unnecessary, 6–2, and then he doesn't have the whatever to step on the ice afterwards. (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2930" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2930">Derek Forbort</a>) asked him. It is what it is, we'll get him next year."Chytil was limited to just 10 regular-season games with the New York Rangers in the 2023-24 campaign due to a suspected concussion and additional setbacks, though he did appear in six playoff games.The Canucks acquired Chytil from the Rangers as part of the trade that sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> to the Big Apple in January.Chytil chipped in with 11 goals and nine assists in 41 outings with New York to start the season and added six points in his first 15 games as a Canuck.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 11: Filip Chytil #72 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the third period of their NHL game against the Montréal Canadiens at Rogers Arena on March 11, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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The Montreal Canadiens gave the Bell Centre plenty to celebrate during Saturday's 3-1 victory ove...

The Montreal Canadiens gave the Bell Centre plenty to celebrate during Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers, and fans showed their appreciation by chanting "Olé, olé, olé" for 10 minutes in the final frame - all while doing the wave."I think, from start to finish, it's one of the best games we've played since I've been here," head coach Martin St. Louis said postgame, per <a href="https://x.com/EricEngels/status/1901098047452381281">Sportsnet's Eric Engels</a>. "The fans spoiled us in the third, and we want to give this to them."It was a great experience for everyone that was in the building tonight, and I had a lot of fun in the third with how we carried ourselves and the atmosphere in there. I want us to earn more moments like that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The fanfare started when forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4068" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4068">Christian Dvorak</a> restored Montreal's two-goal lead before the midway mark of the last stanza, and it even lasted through an entire TV timeout."I think it's pretty cool," forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5587" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5587">Patrik Laine</a> <a href="https://x.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1901090830108008472">said</a> of the fans' enthusiasm. "Didn't feel like a regular Saturday - well, I mean, in this building it does. But it was pretty sweet. Couldn't miss that. I think we were just laughing on the bench and just enjoying it."The Canadians have been one of the league's best teams since the 4 Nations Face-Off, going 7-1-2 over their last 10 games while scoring 3.40 goals per game and allowing 2.20 goals against.Captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6457" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6457">Nick Suzuki</a> has been key to his team's success, recording 12 assists and 17 points over that span. "I think he's just been showing the way. I think guys are following," St. Louis said. "He's played a huge hand in why we are where we are."Suzuki, meanwhile, is just happy to give Habs fans a reason to cheer. The Canadiens are one point behind the New York Rangers for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, though Montreal has one game in hand. "It's been a while since we've been in this position. ... They love their hockey here, they want a winning team and we want to give that to them," the center <a href="https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/video/postgame-vs-fla-suzuki-6370100528112">said</a>. "They're supporting us really good all night."Like Suzuki, goalie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4728" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4728">Sam Montembeault</a> has been fantastic for Montreal after the break, posting a 6-0-1 record, .928 clip, and 1.96 goals against average in his last seven starts. He turned aside all 11 of the Panthers' shots in the third period on Saturday, including a glove stop on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3208" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3208">Carter Verhaeghe</a> with Florida on a 6-on-4 advantage in the final minutes. "We're right there," Montembeault said. "I think we control our destiny now. We have 16 games left, and if we play the way we've been playing since the break, we're going to give ourselves a chance. We just showed it tonight. If we play our brand, everybody competes, everybody's dialed in, then we can play with everybody." The Canadiens will take on the Ottawa Senators - who currently occupy the East's first wild-card spot - on Tuesday.

MONTREAL, CANADA- MARCH 15: Patrik Laine #92 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of the NHL regular season game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre on March 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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The Florida Panthers' 3-2 showing over the Toronto Maple Leafs was a major one for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1631" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1631">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>, as the goalie took sole possession of 10th place on the NHL's all-time wins list with his 424th career victory. Bobrovsky turned aside 23 of 25 shots during Thursday's contest to overtake Tony Esposito in the league's record books. Here's how the all-time list looks now:<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Goalie</th>
<th>Wins</th>
<th>GP</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Martin Brodeur</td>
<td>691</td>
<td>1266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Marc-Andre Fleury</td>
<td>573</td>
<td>1047</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Patrick Roy</td>
<td>551</td>
<td>1029</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Roberto Luongo</td>
<td>489</td>
<td>1044</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Ed Belfour</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>963</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Henrik Lundqvist</td>
<td>459</td>
<td>887</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Curtis Joseph</td>
<td>454</td>
<td>943</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Terry Sawchuk</td>
<td>445</td>
<td>971</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Jacques Plante</td>
<td>437</td>
<td>837</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Sergei Bobrovsky</td>
<td>424</td>
<td>744</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Bobrovsky became the fastest netminder to rack up 400 wins in October. He required 707 contests to hit the milestone, accomplishing the feat in 20 fewer games than New York Rangers legend and previous record holder Henrik Lundqvist.The 36-year-old veteran is in the midst of his 15th NHL season and owns a .907 save percentage, 2.49 goals against average, and 28-14-2 record in 44 outings so far this campaign.A two-time Vezina Trophy winner, Bobrovsky was a finalist for the award last season after registering a .915 clip in 58 starts while tying for the league lead with six shutouts.The Russian won 42 contests as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, 213 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets over seven seasons, and has 169 victories with the Panthers.Bobrovsky joined Florida as an unrestricted free agent in 2019. He's under contract for one more season after this one, while his $10-million cap hit is the highest among all active goaltenders this campaign. Thursday's victory was significant for the Panthers, as they now hold a four-point cushion over the Maple Leafs for first place in the Atlantic Division, though Toronto has played one less game.Florida center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a> led the way with a pair of power-play goals. Maple Leafs forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3007" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3007">Max Domi</a> brought his team within one goal in the third period, but Bobrovsky shut the door the rest of the way."At 3-1, he's not going to like the 3-2 goal," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said of the goalie's performance, per <a href="https://x.com/JamesonCoop/status/1900372569053626868">NHL.com's Jameson Olive</a>. "Then you're thinking you're going to have a hard time beating him now because now he's angry in the net. He just totally fits our team. He's so calm in that net."Next up for the Panthers is a clash with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 6: Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Amerant Bank Arena on March 6, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 9: Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the first period of their NHL game against the Dallas Stars at Rogers Arena on March 9, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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