Utah’s Dzhaniyev named ECHL Rookie of the Month
Utah Grizzlies’ forward Danny Dzhaniyev has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for March. Dzhaniyev scored six goals and added eight assists for 14 points in 11 games during the month. The 23-year-old had at least one point in eight of his 11 games, while posting multiple points five times. He had three assists on March 7 at Cincinnati and notched his second hat trick of the season on March 15 against Tulsa. Dzhaniyev was named ECHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 15 after recording seven points (6g-1a) in three … Continue reading
Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 2
Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 2: EASTERN CONFERENCE The Buffalo Sabres will clinch a playoff berth: If they defeat the Ottawa Senators in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; RDS2, TSN5, MSG-B). OR If they get at least one point against the Senators AND the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; FDSNDETX, NBCSP) AND the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, FDSNSO). The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch a playoff berth: If they defeat the Blue Jackets in any fashion. OR If … Continue reading
Recap of NHL from 1 April 2026
Wednesday showed once again that anything can happen in the NHL, with late rallies in all three games including a sequence in California that saw three teams hold Wild Card 2 in the West during a span of 30 seconds (NSH, SJS & LAK).* With 14 game days to decide 14 playoff spots, every matchup on tonight’s schedule includes at least one team either inside the bracket or within three points of it, with intraconference matchups in 13 of 14 games – including both contests airing on ESPN+ and Hulu (WSH at NJD & UTA at SEA). * For the … Continue reading
Cyclones Pick Up Overtime Win Over Tahoe on Powder Hounds Night
STATELINE, NV – The Tahoe Powder Hounds, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, fell to the Cincinnati Cyclones in overtime by a score of 4-3. In the first period, the Powder Hounds got on the board first as Jake McGrew scored his 21st goal of the season off a clean faceoff win from Mike O’Leary to make it 1-0. However, before the end of the frame, Luke Grainger would tie the game on a top-corner snipe to make it 1-1 headed into the second. In the second, Cincinnati opened up … Continue reading
Gulls Stay Ahead of Roadrunners with Shutout Win
The San Diego Gulls secured an essential win tonight as they shut out the Tucson Roadrunners at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3-0. Tonight’s win was important as the Roadrunners came into the night trailing the Gulls and the last playoff spot in the Pacific Division by only one point. Taking two points from Tucson gives San Diego a three-point cushion in their seventh-place spot. Calle Clang added to his success this season, recording his third AHL career shutout as he stopped 27-of-27 shots. The goaltender now ties the record for most single-season shutouts in Gulls history. “It was a big one,” Clang said. “We haven’t played these kinds of games in a … Continue reading
Eagles Ride Early Lead to 5-2 Win over Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA. – Colorado forward Ivan Ivan notched two goals and an assist, while fellow forwards Danil Gushchin and Valtteri Puustinen also posted multi-point performances, as the Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Condors 5-2 on Wednesday. Goaltender Trent Miner earned the win in net, making 23 saves on 25 shots. Colorado would quickly get onto the scoreboard, as Ivan collected a rebound in the low slot and stuffed a backhander into the back of the net, putting the Eagles on top 1-0 just 2:07 into the contest. A breakaway for Puustinen would produce a rebound that would land on the tape … Continue reading
