It’s impressive that Habs are in playoff mix only three years into rebuilding process, with the NHL trade deadline looming.

It’s speculation season in the NHL as the trade deadline is right around the corner. Sellers are selling, while bubble teams and contenders look to add to what they’ve already got for a strong playoff run.

The Sharks had gone winless in eight straight games prior to their shootout victory in Toronto on Monday, though three of those losses were decided by one goal. Tyler Toffoli scored his team-leading 23rd goal in the win over the Maple Leafs.

NHL trade deadline is less than 48 hours away, with some big-name players projected to be traded by Friday. Some names to watch include New York Islanders Brock Nelson, Pittsburgh Penguins Rickard Rakall as well as Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser.

Nick Suzuki had a four-point night and Mike Matheson had the game-winner as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime. Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the ...

Aleksander Barkov scored two goals and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves as the Florida Panthers snapped the Tampa Bay Lightning's eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 decision on Monday night in Sunrise,

Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night.

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night, looking to extend their win streak to five games for the first time since February 26, 2022, shortly after head coach Martin St-Louis was originally hired.