The Florida Panthers made a major move at the 2025 NHL trade deadline, acquiring star forward Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins. With this move, the Panthers added another top-six forward to their group. 

The addition of Marchand has benefited the Panthers, especially during this post-season thus far. In Florida's first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 36-year-old winger recorded four assists and a plus-5 rating. This included two helpers in Florida's series-clinching 6-3 win in Game 5.

During a recent appearance on Spittin' Chiclets, Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk had some serious praise for Marchand and his contributions to the team.

"It's been unreal having [Marchand], having him in," Tkachuk said. "He's got what everybody wants in this league, and that's that winning pedigree. Being a champion and having that experience. I think that's what our team's greatest strength is. We might not be the most skilled team. We might not be the most fast, the most physical, but we're a deep team, and we have the experience."

Tkachuk then added:

"Bringing in a guy like Marchy, who's done it before and been on such a great team, and year after year being on great playoff runs. We couldn't have asked for a better addition... We're happy that he is on our side now. That is for sure."

When looking at Marchand's resume, it is hard to disagree with Tkachuk's take here. Marchand has played in 162 career playoff games and lifted the Stanley Cup back in 2011 with the Bruins. Furthermore, No. 63 has been a star in the NHL for a long time now, posting 424 goals, 980 points, and a plus-285 rating in 1,100 career games.

It will now be fascinating to see how much of an impact Marchand can make for the Panthers during their second-round matchup against the Maple Leafs from here. He has had plenty of playoff success against Toronto over the years and will look to continue that trend this year, but this time as a Panther.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins may not be participating in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season.

But a whole lot of ex-Penguins are.

Prior to the start of the postseason, we provided you with a comprehensive guide to former Penguins playing for their respective teams in the playoffs, which excluded only the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Los Angeles Kings - meaning there is only one team remaining in the second round - the Leafs - who do not have an ex-Penguin on their roster.

Here is an update on how each former Penguin is faring through one round:

Your Guide To Ex-Penguins In The 2025 NHL PlayoffsThe Pittsburgh Penguins may not be participating in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season.

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Carolina Hurricanes

-  F Jordan Staal: The 36-year-old, 6-foot-4 centerman certainly isn't the player he used to be for the first six seasons of his NHL career in Pittsburgh, when he was one of the league's premier two-way third-line centers. He has no points and is a minus-1 through five postseason games so far, but he's eating tough minutes on the penalty kill and in defensive zone starts, proving that he's still a valuable bottom-six forward for a playoff run.

-  F Mark Jankowski: Jankowski - with the Penguins for only one season in 2020-21, registering four goals and 11 points in 45 games - was a healthy scratch for the first three games of the Hurricanes' first-round series against the New Jersey Devils. But he broke the lineup in the last two games to close out the series, earning an assist in the series-clinching Game 5.

Dallas Stars

-  G Casey DeSmith: DeSmith - dealt in the summer of 2023 to the Montreal Canadiens as part of the blockbuster Erik Karlsson trade - has only appeared in one game for the Dallas Stars this postseason as their backup goaltender. Starting netminder Jake Oettinger was pulled during Game 4 against the Avalanche after allowing three goals, and DeSmith relieved him, allowing one goal on 14 shots. The Stars dropped Game 4, 4-0, before going on to win the series in seven games - and in dramatic fashion.

-  D Cody Ceci: Ceci has gotten off to a pretty good start in the playoffs, heading into the second round with three assists in seven games and even in the plus/minus department. He spent one season in Pittsburgh in 2020-21 before moving on to the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent, where he was for three seasons.

-  F Mikael Granlund: Granlund - infamously acquired by the Penguins and former GM Ron Hextall at the 2023 NHL trade deadline - has been a solid depth piece for the Stars so far in the playoffs, recording a goal and two points. 

Edmonton Oilers

-  F Kasperi Kapanen: Kapanen - who played parts of three seasons with the Penguins  before getting waived in February 2023 - has yet to appear in a playoff game for the Oilers this postseason.

Florida Panthers

-  F Evan Rodrigues: Rodrigues has seen time on Florida's second line with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk, and he registered one assist in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He spent parts of three seasons on Pittsburgh's NHL roster from 2019-22 and was a solid depth piece, and his lineup and special teams versatility is something that the Panthers have found value in as well. 

-  D Dmitry Kulikov: The 34-year-old veteran defenseman only played in six games with the Penguins post-trade deadline in 2023 because of injury, but he has been solid for the Panthers so far on their second pairing, tandeming with Niko Mikkola and recording two assists in the five-game first-round series against Tampa. 

Minnesota Wild

-  F Frederick Gaudreau: Gaudreau, 31, spent parts of one season in 2020-21 with the Penguins. He didn't factor on the scoresheet in Minnesota's first-round loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, but he was a plus-2 and played important minutes on the penalty kill.

-  F Vinnie Hinostroza: Hinostroza appeared in only one game for the Wild during their first and only round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, recording no points and logging 11:57 of ice time. He was with the Penguins' organization in 2023-24 and played in only 14 games at the NHL level. 

-  G Marc-Andre Fleury: Beloved to the Pittsburgh faithful and forever a legend, Fleury did appear in Game 5, relieving a sick Filip Gustavsson in the third period and for the overtime period. He surrendered one goal on seven Vegas shots, which was, unfortunately, the overtime winner by Brett Howden.

Fleury announced his retirement following Minnesota's first-round exit, and he got a warm reception in his final NHL appearance.

Flowers For 'Flower': Penguins Goaltending Legend Earns Warm Reception In Final NHL AppearanceOn Thursday, the Minnesota Wild suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Game 6 to the Vegas Golden Knights, eliminating them in the first round for the eighth time in their last 10 postseason appearances. 

Montreal Canadiens

-  D Mike Matheson: The Washington Capitals were simply too much for Matheson and the Habs in the first round this season, as they were eliminated in five games. Matheson produced one assist in those five games, and he plans to join Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby in representing Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship this week. 

New Jersey Devils

-  F Cody Glass: Glass was brought to Pittsburgh from the Nashville Predators last summer and was dealt to the Devils at the trade deadline. He was on the wrong side of an unfortunate slash in a bad spot by his own goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, during Game One, but he returned for the rest of the series. He registered no points through five games and was a minus-2.

Markstrom intended this slash for Svechnikov but accidentally hit Glass 😬 pic.twitter.com/zsPC1Pl1iC

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 20, 2025

-  F Daniel Sprong: Sprong was drafted in the second round (46th overall) by Pittsburgh in 2015, never panning out and getting traded to the  Anaheim Ducks during the 2018-19 season. He only appeared in Game One during the playoffs this season and was a non-factor, leading to a healthy scratch for the remainder of the series against the Hurricanes. 

-  D Brian Dumoulin: 'Dumo' - as he did during his 10-year Pittsburgh tenure from 2013-23 - played heavy shutdown minutes for the Devils down the stretch and during the first round on the top pairing alongside Brett Pesce. He didn't register any points but proved valuable in his role, which may earn him a contract extension this summer as a pending-UFA. 

Ottawa Senators

-  F David Perron: Perron was a factor in the Senators' first-round series loss against the Leafs, registering two goals and three points in six games on Ottawa's second line. He with the Penguins for parts of two seasons from 2014-16 before being dealt to the Ducks, recording 16 goals and 38 points in 86 total games with Pittsburgh.

DAVID PERRON BANKS IT IN OFF STOLARZ FROM BEHIND THE GOAL LINE 😱😵 pic.twitter.com/4lmCjuIn7B

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) May 2, 2025

St. Louis Blues

-  F Oskar Sundqvist: As the third-line center for the Blues in their seven-game first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets, Sundqvist - who played in 28 total games for the Penguins from 2015-17 - recorded a goal and two points and played in some critical situations for St. Louis. The Blues lost in dramatic fashion during double overtime in Game 7.

Tampa Bay Lightning

-  F Jake Guentzel: Guentzel -  dealt from the Penguins to the Hurricanes as a rental at last season's trade deadline - was his usual playoff self production-wise for the Bolts during round one, putting up three goals and six points in five games. However, he was also a minus-3 and made some key mistakes in his own zone that led to goals against by the Panthers, who won the series in five games. 

Vegas Golden Knights

-  F Tanner Pearson: Pearson - who came to Pittsburgh for one season during 2018-19 when forward Carl Hagelin was sent to Los Angeles - appeared in only three of the six games during Vegas's first-round series against the Wild, recording one assist.

-  F Reilly Smith: Smith got what he wanted since being traded to Pittsburgh from Vegas prior to the 2023-24 season when he was dealt back to Vegas from the New York Rangers at the trade deadline. In six games on Vegas's third line during the first round, he put up a goal and two points - with his goal being a shorthanded beauty during Game 3.

Reilly Smith scores a beautiful short handed goal!

🎥: TNT | #VegasBornpic.twitter.com/Lx4CmZ0ECP

— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) April 25, 2025

Washington Capitals

-  F Lars Eller: Eller - dealt from the Penguins to the Capitals in November - showed his value as a third-line center in the first round against the Canadiens. He played difficult minutes on the penalty kill and in defensive zone starts, contributing one assist on the scoresheet as well. 

-  F Anthony Beauvillier: Of all the players on this list, Beauvillier has, arguably, made the biggest impact. He has skated on Washington's first line with Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome, racking up a goal and five points in five games while coming it at a plus-4 in those five games. Beauvillier has, historically, been clutch in the playoffs, as he is showing his postseason prowess again with the Caps after  getting dealt at the deadline to Washington from the Penguins.

It hasn't been a bad year for Beauvillier, who has been a linemate of two all-time greats.

Former Islanders Forward Anthony Beauvillier Boosts Capitals in First-Round Battle vs. CanadiensWashington Capitals forward Anthony Beauvillier had quite the Round 1 performance in the 2025 playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets

-  F Brandon Tanev: A Penguins' casualty of the 2021 expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken, Tanev didn't register any points for Winnipeg through seven games in the first round, but his notorious energy, defensive prowess, and physicality was on full display, as he led the team in blocked shots with 11 and was third in hits with 27.

-  D Luke Schenn: Penguins' 48 hour-legend Luke Schenn got the last laugh in round one, beating his brother, Brayden Schenn, and the Blues in seven games while playing bottom-pair minutes and recording one assist despite being a minus-8.

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Flyers drop two spots in NHL draft lottery; Metropolitan team grabs No. 1 pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Flyers didn’t have any luck in the 2025 NHL draft lottery.

After the drawings Monday night, they finished at No. 6, their second-most likely landing spot.

The Islanders, who had the 10th-best lottery odds at 3.5 percent, won the first overall pick.

The Flyers came in with the fourth-best lottery odds and, per Tankathon.com, had an equal chance at grabbing either the first or second pick (9.5 percent). They were most likely to finish between fourth and sixth. More on that here.

Right now, the Flyers have 11 selections in the 2025 draft, which will be held June 27-28. They own three first-round picks and four second-rounders.

“There are all kinds of possibilities here,” general manager Danny Briere said a little over two weeks ago. “I think it’s really exciting going into it. It’s powerful to have so many picks like that. I think a lot of teams will be wanting to have discussions with us to make some things happen — teams that don’t have picks or teams that want to tweak things.”

Assistant general manager Brent Flahr has overseen the Flyers’ draft efforts since 2019. In the first round under Flahr, the Flyers have taken Cam York (14th overall — 2019), Tyson Foerster (23rd overall — 2020), Cutter Gauthier (fifth overall — 2022), Matvei Michkov (seventh overall — 2023), Oliver Bonk (22nd overall — 2023) and Jett Luchanko (13th overall — 2024).

Among the 2025 NHL draft prospects, Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer is considered the consensus top overall pick. James Hagens, Porter Martone, Roger McQueen, Anton Frondell and Caleb Desnoyers are five players that could be available for the Flyers at No. 6.

2025 lottery results

1. Islanders
2. Sharks
3. Blackhawks
4. Utah
5. Predators
6. Flyers
7. Bruins
8. Kraken
9. Sabres
10. Ducks
11. Penguins
12. Rangers
13. Red Wings
14. Blue Jackets
15. Canucks
16. Canadiens (via the Flames)

The Carolina Hurricanes kick off their second-round series against the Washington Capitals on May 6. The Hurricanes' goal will be to stay hot after defeating the New Jersey Devils in the first round in just five games.

As the Hurricanes prepare for their Game 1 matchup against the Capitals, they have made a roster move. The Hurricanes have re-assigned goaltender Ruslan Khazheyev to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

Khazheyev, 20, was called up to the Hurricanes' roster ahead of their series against the Devils and served as an extra goaltender. However, with this latest roster move, he is heading back to the AHL.

The Hurricanes selected Khazheyev with the 158th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He just completed his first professional season in North America after signing his entry-level contract with the Hurricanes last May. He spent the bulk of this campaign with the Wolves, posting a 5-13-0 record, a .876 save percentage, and a 3.49 goals-against average in 20 games. He also made one ECHL appearance with the Bloomington Bison, saving 12 out of 15 shots in a loss.

Recent Hurricanes News 

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