THW Daily - Patrick Kane Ties a Mike Modano Goal-Scoring Record & Oilers' McDavid Could Miss Time
Also, there's plenty left on the line down the stretch of the 2023-24 season & more
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Playoff Spots, Seeding and NHL Awards Still Up For Grabs Down the Stretch
April 9, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
There are less than 10 days left in the NHL regular season, and much is left to be decided. Some playoff spots are still up for grabs and seeding for the playoffs as a whole is yet to be decided, including home-ice advantage in some cases.
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane Equals Mike Modano’s Goal-Scoring Record
April 9, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has done a lot in his illustrious NHL career. In addition to winning three Stanley Cups and earning himself an undisputable place in the Hockey Hall of Fame one day, he has now scored his 20th goal of the season. That ties him with fellow American legend Mike Modano with his 16th goal-20 campaign, most among U.S.-born players.
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Kucherov Pulls Further Ahead in Scoring Race With 3-Point Night
April 9, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
Another big night for Nikita Kucherov is in the books. He has another three-point night, putting the Tampa Bay Lightning en route to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. This outing marks the fourth straight game in which he has tallied three points in a game.
Jack Hughes’ 2023-24 Season to End With Shoulder Surgery
April 9, 2024 by Erica Rosenbaum
The New Jersey Devils announced that star forward Jack Hughes will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season to undergo shoulder surgery on April 10, 2024. Unfortunately, the news does not come as a surprise as the 22-year-old center has had shoulder-related injuries since the 2021-22 NHL season.
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McDavid Could Miss Time Due to Lower-Body Injury
April 9, 2024 by Jim Parsons
It’s not clear how serious the injury is and head coach Kris Knoblauch said the Edmonton Oilers are leaving it up to Connor McDavid to decide if he wants to play. The Oilers’ captain missed the last two days of practices and is dealing with an issue that kept him out of the final few minutes of the win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
Predators Earn a Point Versus Jets to Clinch Playoff Spot
April 9, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
The Nashville Predators have been on the hunt for a postseason berth for weeks, playing like a team on a mission. They did the deed on Tuesday night at home versus the Winnipeg Jets by forcing the contest to overtime tied 3-3. That’s right, Nashville is back in the playoffs after missing them in 2022-23.
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From TSN - Jack Hughes (shoulder) to undergo surgery
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