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New York Islanders

Islanders News: Still in shock, and prepared to be punched again

Islanders' fans are often in a state of waiting for the other shoe to drop with the team's inconsistent performance.

The Islanders have surprisingly won four games in a row, moving up to third place in their division. [ more ]

Deadspin

Records aside, Kings keeping keen eye on struggling Sharks

Los Angeles Kings have a favorable schedule to secure a playoff spot.

Los Angeles Kings are in a close race for wild-card spots and divisional positioning. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

April's Slackin' for Macklin: How soon could the Sharks 'clinch' last place?

The San Jose Sharks have a 25.5 percent chance of winning the draft lottery due to their current standing.

The Sharks are struggling with low scoring, leading to their poor overall performance in the NHL. [ more ]

ESPN.com

NHL playoff watch: How high can the Predators climb in the standings?

The Nashville Predators are facing challenges but have a chance to climb in the standings

The team's performance in the upcoming games, especially against Winnipeg, will be crucial for their playoff chances [ more ]

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Marin Independent Journal

3 weeks ago

How can the Sharks avoid another rock-bottom season?

The San Jose Sharks are at a low point in the 2023-2024 season and are looking to rebuild and redefine their identity. [ more ]

Marin Independent Journal

Slackin' for Macklin: How soon could the Sharks 'clinch' last place?

Sharks are likely to finish in 32nd place in the NHL standings, giving them a 25.5 percent chance at winning the draft lottery.

Sharks face challenges in surpassing the Chicago Blackhawks due to tie-breaker rules, lack of goal-scoring, and recent poor performance. [ more ]

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April's Slackin' for Macklin: How soon could the Sharks clinch' last place?

The San Jose Sharks have a 25.5 percent chance of winning the draft lottery.

Sharks have struggled in recent games, facing challenges to move up in the standings. [ more ]

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Stanley Cup of Chowder

Morning Skate: Honors

The Bruins lost to Carolina, missing an opportunity to climb in the standings. Capitals won, sparking chaos in the playoff picture.

Bruins announced end-of-season awards with players like Coyle, Pastrnak, and Ullmark recognized for hustle, home-ice performance, and charity work. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

2 months ago

Preview: One more in Canada as the Bruins visit Vancouver

Canucks and Bruins are at the top of the NHL standings with 80 points each.

Thatcher Demko has impressive stats: 30-12-1 record, 2.48 GAA, .917 save percentage. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

4 months ago

Morning Skate: Shuffling

The Bruins had a mixed performance in their recent games, earning three points out of four.

The Flyers have been the hottest team in hockey, with a 7-1-2 record in their last ten games. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

NHL playoff watch: Vegas-Vancouver a first-round preview?

Rare night with all NHL teams in playoff contention or close to it due to limited games.

Knights vs. Canucks matchup crucial in determining potential playoff series, with stats predicting possible outcomes. [ more ]

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How to watch tonight's San Jose Sharks-Minnesota Wild game

San Jose Sharks games shifting to NBC Sports California Plus due to MLB season.

Wild fighting to stay in playoff contention, while Sharks struggle with eight-game losing streak. [ more ]

ESPN.com

NHL playoff watch: Predictions for the Flyers' finish this season

The Philadelphia Flyers have exceeded expectations in the 2023-24 NHL season

The team remains in a playoff spot and faces various potential matchups based on standings. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

NHL playoff watch: Checking in on the Presidents' Trophy race

Winning the Presidents' Trophy guarantees home-ice advantage but not necessarily a Stanley Cup win.

New York Rangers and Dallas Stars are leading teams with strong projections for points.

Vancouver Canucks have a challenging schedule ahead but hold an edge with 40 regulation wins. [ more ]

RMNB

Caps back down to wild-card spot according to NHL standings (known liar)

The NHL standings can be misleading due to the number of games played

The Washington Capitals are in a good position for the playoffs [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Morning Skate: Stretch

Key games in the playoff race set up important matchups this week.

The standings in both the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions are tight and constantly shifting. [ more ]

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Marin Independent Journal

2 weeks ago

Sharks' Grier not ruling out coaching change after rock bottom season

The San Jose Sharks are looking to make significant changes after finishing last in the NHL standings with a poor season. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

4 weeks ago

Penguins' Crosby is at his best right now. That's bad news for the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are close to finishing last overall in the NHL standings, aiming for a 25.5% chance of winning the NHL Draft Lottery. [ more ]

Reuters

Records aside, Kings keeping keen eye on struggling Sharks

Los Angeles Kings have a favorable closing schedule with mostly games against lower-ranked teams.

Kings are in contention for both wild-card spots and a higher Pacific Division position. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Penguins Game 65 vs. Sharks preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling with a recent losing streak and an ineffective offense.

The San Jose Sharks, the worst team in the NHL standings, will test the Penguins in an upcoming game. [ more ]

Marin Independent Journal

3 months ago

Two key San Jose Sharks centerman set to play vs. Anaheim Ducks

Logan Couture and Nico Sturm are returning from injuries and will play in the Sharks' upcoming game against the Anaheim Ducks.

The Sharks have been struggling and are at the bottom of the NHL standings, but Couture's return is seen as a boost for the team. [ more ]

Marin Independent Journal

5 months ago

Pashelka: No, the Sharks are not the NHL's worst team (lottery odds be damned)

The San Jose Sharks have moved out of last place in the NHL's overall standings.

The Sharks' recent success can be attributed to the return of key players and strong performances from Tomas Hertl and Mikael Granlund. [ more ]

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New York Islanders

Islanders News: Destiny under control after Trotz visit

The New York Islanders won all four games this week, gaining eight large points and moving ahead in the standings.

The team's recent success has put them in a good position for the playoffs, showcasing their strong performance and playoff-like wins. [ more ]

RMNB

The Capitals' playoff chances depend on fending off the Flyers

The Washington Capitals improved their playoff chances significantly due to recent results of other teams.

Washington Capitals are currently holding the third spot in the Metropolitan Division, tied in points with the fourth-place Philadelphia Flyers but with fewer games played. [ more ]

NESN.com

3 months ago

Bruins Ride Hot Defense Into All-Star Break

The Bruins' defense has been strong recently, allowing only 3+ goals once this week.

The Bruins are in first place in the Eastern Conference and the NHL thanks to their strong goaltending and top 10 power play. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

5 months ago