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Christopher Vaillancourt

Christopher Vaillancourt

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Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Colorado Avalanche starting line-up (L to R) center Nathan MacKinnon (29), center Martin Necas (88), left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92), defenseman Cale Makar (8) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) stand for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Apr 8 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Gabriel Landeskog’s remarkable comeback leads to Masterton nomination

Why Mathieu Darche fired Patrick Roy — the Sorokin situation explained

Apr 5 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Why Mathieu Darche fired Patrick Roy — the Sorokin situation explained

Patrick Roy blasts Islanders after ugly start

Apr 3 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Islanders collapse sparks furious reaction from Patrick Roy

Mar 30, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates with center Nic Dowd (26) and right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) after scoring an empty net goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.

Apr 2 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

John Tortorella calls player by wrong name in first game behind vegas bench

Mar 31, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadian goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) blocks a shot in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena.

Apr 1 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Missed hook sparks outrage, but Canadiens still beat Lightning

Jan 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; MontrÈal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) celebrates his empty net goal with center Phillip Danault (24) and defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center.

Mar 31 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Bad news for Canadiens: Alexandre Carrier injury changes everything for Martin St-Louis

Vegas Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, hire John Tortorella

Mar 29 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, make surprising John Tortorella hire

Heartbreaking update on Jessi Pierce’s husband after family tragedy, fire department reveals

Mar 27 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Heartbreaking update on Jessi Pierce’s husband after family tragedy, fire department reveals

Mar 27 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

The Maple Leafs strengthen their blue-line depth by signing Hayes Hundley

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates right wing Rickard Rakell (67) on his goal against the Colorado Avalancheduring the third period at PPG Paints Arena.

Mar 26 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

Penguins stunned as Sidney Crosby exits game, team releases statement

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube talks forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx (29) and forward Nic Robertson (89) during a break in the action against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.

Mar 26 | By Christopher Vaillancourt

New head coach candidate emerges for Maple Leafs as pressure builds on Craig Berube

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