Push for the Playoffs will run every morning through the end of the 2020-21 NHL season. We’ll highlight the current playoff picture in both conferences, take a look at what the first-round matchups might look like, see who’s leading the race for the best odds in the draft lottery and more. Teuvo Teräväinen is inching closer to a return to the Hurricanes’ lineup as he recovers from a concussion that he’s been dealing with for two months. Teräväinen has played once since Feb. 19, but joined the team for practice on Friday — an encouraging sign that a comeback is in the offing. Carolina opened a six-game road trip Monday with an overtime loss to the Lightning. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour is hoping that Teravainen could return while they’re away from PNC Arena. “Not sure. I hope so,” he said. “Just waiting on him to say, ‘Book me in,’ and then he’ll go in. Positive side is that he’s at least practicing with us so he’s part of the group now. Hopefully he’ll get the bug and feel … [Read more...] about Push for the Playoffs: Hurricanes could get boost with Teräväinen return
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Jeremy Swayman making strong case as Bruins goalie of the future
NBCSN’s coverage of the 2020-21 NHL season continues with Tuesday’s matchup between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres. Bruins-Sabres stream coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here . The Bruins didn’t miss a beat when both of their goalies were out. Jeremy Swayman is why. Tuukka Rask is since back and unquestionably their No. 1 goalie heading into the postseason, but the rookie out of Maine made a strong case to be the guy in the future. In just his first pro season, Swayman has showed unflappable poise in net. He was previously the Hockey East goalie of the year , and made his professional debut with AHL Providence earlier this year. He impressed. Called into duty in Boston earlier than expected, the young goalie was hardly fazed. No, that doesn’t mean it’s time to sit the Vezina-winning, Stanley Cup-leading Rask. There’s no need to overreact to a rookie playing well. But it is worth … [Read more...] about Jeremy Swayman making strong case as Bruins goalie of the future
Canadiens’ Carey Price placed in concussion protocol, out at least a week
Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will miss at least the next week after being placed in concussion protocol, according to interim head coach Dominique Ducharme Price was injured in the first period of Montreal’s 4-1 defeat to the Oilers Monday night. He collided with Oilers’ forward Alex Chiasson and did not return for the start of the second. “Sometimes symptoms can come a little bit after,” Ducharme said Tuesday. “So I cannot tell you exactly when he started to feel bad. I’m sure if it would have been, he would have told us. I think when he got off the ice [Monday] and sat down in the locker room and then he had to go see the therapist and started to feel bad, then they came to see me.” Price had just returned to the Canadiens’ lineup on Saturday after missing six games due to a lower-body injury. Thinking #Habs Carey Price may have suffered a minor concussion on this purposeful bullshit hit by Chiasson. pic.twitter.com/xXoeff8Hhk — Habs Hockey (@PeterStHabs) … [Read more...] about Canadiens’ Carey Price placed in concussion protocol, out at least a week
Spencer Knight the latest top college goalie to get an NHL debut
Spencer Knight will make his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Panthers face Columbus. He’s the latest in a long line of elite college goalies getting opportunities at the highest level. Knight was a 2021 Hobey Baker Award finalist and won the Hockey East’s player of the year award in his sophomore season with Boston College. He represented the U.S. as the starting goalie during the most recent IIHF World Junior Championship. He’s followed the same path as Dallas’ Jake Oettinger and Boston’s Jeremy Swayman and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck and a slew of others who have made the transition from Hockey East brick wall to an NHL young gun. Knight backed up Sergei Bobrovsky during Florida’s 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets. On Tuesday, Knight will face the same Columbus team in the second contest of a back to back. The Panthers are in the thick of a playoff race , sitting in a tie for first in the Central Division. Knight is getting a real chance to be involved in a … [Read more...] about Spencer Knight the latest top college goalie to get an NHL debut