On The Forecheck

The Nashville Predators have clinched, but there’s still the question of playoff seeding. The Chicago Blackhawks are out of the playoffs picture, but that doesn’t mean the players themselves won’t be trying. Of course, trying doesn’t guarantee anything. It’s been a challenging season in Chicago, where almost nothing has really gone right. They’ve struggled offensively and … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks 4/12/24

Crosby gets 1,000th assist, leads Penguins into playoff position | NHL.comHas 3 points in OT win against Red Wings to pass Esposito for 10th all time Kings clinch playoff berth with win against Flames | NHL.comArvidsson scores twice for Los Angeles, which gains in Pacific Demko returns to practice with Canucks, confident he’ll be ready for playoffs | NHL.comGoalie has been out … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dump and Chase: The Playoffs Are Near

Oilers defeat Golden Knights, gain in Pacific | NHL.comHyman, Draisaitl each has goal, assist for Edmonton, which was without McDavid Blues score on 1st 4 shots in win against Blackhawks | NHL.comSt. Louis gains in Western wild-card race; Slaggert gets 1st NHL goal for Chicago Boo, Blues. Duchene brings his new puppy to Stars picture day | NHL.com9-week-old English Cocker … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dump and Chase: All the Flavors

Did the Nashville Predators peak too early?Out of nowhere, the Predators emerged as a dark-horse contender for the Stanley Cup, but they have recently come back to earth. Did they peak too soon? Adam Vingan takes a look. I’d definitely like to see the Preds playing better defense right in front of Saros. Devils’ Hughes set for shoulder surgery WednesdayAfter Devils interim … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dump & Chase: Playoffs Bound

The Preds return home to host the Winnipeg Jets, as well as host their annual Pride game, and hoping to clinch a spot in the playoffs in the process. The Jets, meanwhile, are fighting for playoff seeding, after a six-game losing streak sent them tumbling and a three-game winning streak brought them right back into striking distance. They’ve gotten extraordinary goaltending from … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Winnipeg Jets 4/9/24