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Here's a list of the teams most likely to finish as the second wild card winner in the Eastern Conference and play the Bruins in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

USA TODAY Sports is here with everything you need to know about the NHL playoffs, including potential first-round matchups.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has reached the 60-goal plateau with 10 games left to play. Can he become the first in 30 years to score 70?

Jeff Carter had a pair of goals, Sidney Crosby scored on a nifty backhand shot in the second period to reach the 30-goal mark for an 11th season and the Penguins beat the Avalanche 5-2.

The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.

Watch the Game Highlights from Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 03/22/2023

(Pittsburgh Penguins) with a Goalie Save from Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 03/22/2023

(Pittsburgh Penguins) with a Goal from Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 03/22/2023

Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh Penguins) with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche, 03/22/2023

Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche) with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 03/22/2023

Connor Bedard, considered a generational talent, is the prize during the May 8 draft lottery. Which team has the best chance to take him?

J.T. Compher (Colorado Avalanche) with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 03/22/2023

Jake Guentzel (Pittsburgh Penguins) with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche, 03/22/2023

Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) with a Goal vs. Colorado Avalanche, 03/22/2023

Chicago reportedly has decided not to wear themed warm-up jerseys for Pride Night, citing safety concerns for its Russian players.

The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear the NHL's Pride jerseys on their scheduled pride night on Sunday.

Who let fantasy hockey managers down the most in 2022-23?

Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron have been one of the NHL's top duos for a decade, and even at age 34 and 37, respectively, they continue to perform at an elite level and garner a huge amount of respect from their peers.

The Bruins' performance defensively through two periods against the Senators on Tuesday night wasn't good enough, and Patrice Bergeron let his teammates know about it during the second intermission.

The end of the NHL regular season is rapidly approaching. Here are key questions about playoff races and the best odds to win the draft lottery.

20 fun questions with Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones, who goes 1-on-1 with NBC Sports Chicago Insider Charlie Roumeliotis.

(Calgary Flames) with a Goal from Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames, 03/21/2023

Watch the Game Highlights from Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 03/21/2023

(Vegas Golden Knights) with a Goalie Save from Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 03/21/2023

(Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal from Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 03/21/2023

Andrew Mangiapane (Calgary Flames) with a Goal vs. Anaheim Ducks, 03/21/2023

Phillip Di Giuseppe (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 03/21/2023

J.T. Miller (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 03/21/2023

Pavel Dorofeyev (Vegas Golden Knights) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 03/21/2023

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney, Sal Licata and John Jastremski play NHL "Fact or Fiction"? Who would the Rangers rather face in the first round of the playoffs, New Jersey or Carolina? Would home ice matter in a Rangers-Devils matchup?

Linus Ullmark made 40 saves, Jake DeBrusk had the go-ahead goal and the NHL-best Boston Bruins continued their pursuit of the league’s record for regular-season victories with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Teddy Blueger (Vegas Golden Knights) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 03/21/2023

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Tuesday it was just a matter of time before Washington, D.C. is awarded an All-Star Game or NHL Draft.

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar signed a three-year extension that will keep him in charge of the reigning Stanley Cup champions through the 2026-27 season.

Watch the Game Highlights from St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings, 03/21/2023

(St. Louis Blues) with a Goal from St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings, 03/21/2023

Watch the Washington Capitals all season long on NBC Sports Washington.

Cal Clutterbuck had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders got all their scoring in the last two periods in a 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Lucas Raymond scored the only goal of the shootout for the Detroit Red Wings as they recovered from a lethargic finish to beat St. Louis, 3-2.

Detroit Red Wings (30-30-9) vs. St. Louis Blues (31-33-5): 8 p.m.; Enterprise Center, St. Louis; Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97.1).

(Arizona Coyotes) with a Goal from Winnipeg Jets vs. Arizona Coyotes, 03/21/2023

Reilly Smith (Vegas Golden Knights) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 03/21/2023

Phil Kessel (Vegas Golden Knights) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 03/21/2023

The Capitals jumped out to a 3-0 lead but it wasn't enough for them to get two points against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Watch the Game Highlights from Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators, 03/21/2023

(Boston Bruins) with a Goalie Save from Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators, 03/21/2023

(Boston Bruins) with a Goal from Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators, 03/21/2023

(Philadelphia Flyers) with a Goal from Philadelphia Flyers vs. Florida Panthers, 03/21/2023

Watch the Game Highlights from Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 03/21/2023

Watch the Game Highlights from Buffalo Sabres vs. Nashville Predators, 03/21/2023