Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has addressed retirement speculation, stating he intends to play beyond his contract's expiration in 2027. He emphasized flexibility for the team and cited roster direction and salary cap as key factors in his decision-making.
Stuart Skinner has been a potential free agency target for the Ottawa Senators since his days with the Edmonton Oilers, and now he’s being linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ottawa could be a player because of defensive inconsistencies and poor penalty kill rankings, NHL insiders say. His $7.8 million contract situation and Pittsburgh’s goalie competition may open the door for a major offseason move.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series in Raleigh. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour praised his team's strong start, while Flyers coach Rick Tocchet admitted his team wasn't mentally prepared after celebrating their series win over the Penguins on Wednesday. Carolina has now won five straight postseason games, allowing just five goals total.
