"You take it as a challenge," forward Patrick Kane said. "Under Todd, we've kind of built a little bit of a foundation where we're kind of knowing what to expect going forward and feeling confident about it as well, so just play every game, take it a game at a time and see what happens."

It's not too early to think about playoff implications for the Bruins, who have an important game coming on Saturday.

Hunter Laing looks to be a good fit for the Saskatoon Blades — even if he may not be able to squeeze his 6-foot-6, 209-pound frame into his grandpa’s old Blades gear. His grandfather, Bill Laing, played for the Blades in the early 1970s before moving on to the World Hockey Association’s Edmonton Oilers.

When Donovan Sebrango hit the ice at Canadian Tire Centre to take a solo "rookie lap" before his NHL debut Thursday, he had three things on his mind: "Don't fall and don't miss the puck ... and look up and find your mom.

Nedeljkovic recorded an assist on Cody Glass's second-period goal which made the game 3-1 at the time. Moreover, he capped off the win with a goalie goal, scoring on an empty net to cement a 5-2 victory. The Penguins goalie skated to the bench and leaped into the arms of his teammates in celebration after the goal.

New Jersey looks to get back on track against the Philadelphia Flyers in a matinee game. Saturday's game is the first of two Next Generation Weekend games presented by RWJBarnabas Health. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

Not long after media posted on social media that Sebrango would play because of a facial injury suffered by top defenceman Thomas Chabot in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the New York Islanders, his mother received a call from her son that she may want to make her way to Ottawa.

Many of the Wings' recent first-round draft picks have been contributing heavily during the team's 8-2-0 run since coach Todd McLellan took over.

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The Edmonton Oilers' recent signing of veteran blueliner John Klingberg is a low-risk, high-reward proposition, despite the odds being stacked against him.

Detroit Red Wings should be in the second period of their game Saturday at the Lightning when they'll be tracking Lions-Commanders playoff game.

The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row