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Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith

Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith

NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Bedard would not return.
IIHF president optimistic about NHL participation at 2026 Olympics: 'I'm smiling'

IIHF president optimistic about NHL participation at 2026 Olympics: 'I'm smiling'

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Luc Tardif started to smirk as the question was posed. It's one the International Ice Hockey Federation president has answered over and over.
Devils play the Blackhawks following McLeod's 2-goal game

Devils play the Blackhawks following McLeod's 2-goal game

Chicago Blackhawks (11-25-2, eighth in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (20-14-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -413, Blackhawks +319; over/under is 6.
Canadiens take on the Metropolitan Division-leading Rangers

Canadiens take on the Metropolitan Division-leading Rangers

New York Rangers (26-10-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (16-17-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.
Avalanche bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Panthers

Avalanche bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Panthers

Florida Panthers (24-12-2, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (25-11-3, first in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Florida Panthers with a four winning streak intact.
Flyers bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Flames

Flyers bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Flames

Calgary Flames (17-16-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (19-13-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m.
Sharks bring 10-game losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs

Sharks bring 10-game losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs (19-10-7, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (9-27-3, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 7 p.m.
Oilers host the Senators after Nugent-Hopkins' 2-goal game

Oilers host the Senators after Nugent-Hopkins' 2-goal game

Ottawa Senators (14-20, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (19-15-1, fifth in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m.
Bruins host the Lightning after Marchand's 2-goal game

Bruins host the Lightning after Marchand's 2-goal game

Tampa Bay Lightning (19-16-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (23-8-6, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m.
Buffalo visits Pittsburgh after Thompson's 2-goal game

Buffalo visits Pittsburgh after Thompson's 2-goal game

Buffalo Sabres (16-19-4, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (19-14-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m.