Evan McLeod, Author at Gino Hard

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Evan McLeod is an NHL writer covering league news, trades, and playoff storylines. With a focus on pace-of-play trends and player usage, he brings a mix of eye test and analytics to every piece. Before joining Gino Hard, Evan covered junior hockey in the OHL and contributed to independent hockey blogs during the season.

Taylor Hall Carolina Hurricanes behind net Game 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Philadelphia Flyers May 4 2026

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Canes Set Modern NHL Record for Longest Wait Between Series

The Hurricanes' 11-day layoff before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final is the longest gap between playoff series in modern NHL history.

Lindy Ruff Buffalo Sabres head coach behind the bench 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Ruff’s ‘JFG’ Message Sparked Sabres’ Game 6 Rout of Habs

Lindy Ruff revealed the mantra behind Buffalo's 8-3 Game 6 rout of Montreal: JFG. Just f---ing go.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scores a goal during the first period of Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre

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Dahlin First D-Man Ever With 5 Points in Elimination Game

Rasmus Dahlin becomes the first defenseman in NHL history with 5 points in an elimination game as Buffalo forces Game 7.

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki skates with the puck during the first period of Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round against the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre

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Suzuki: Game 6 Loss ‘Probably the Worst Game We’ve Played’

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki didn't dodge anything after Montreal blew a 3-1 lead and lost 8-3 to the Sabres in Game 6.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes a save against Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson during the second period of Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round at Bell Centre

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Sabres Score 7 Unanswered, Hammer Habs 8-3 to Force Game 7

The Sabres trailed 3-1 in the first period before scoring seven unanswered goals to hammer the Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 and force Game 7 in Buffalo.

Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby skates with the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York during Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena

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Flyers Fan Paints ‘RIP Bozo’ Crosby Dive Outline on Ice

A Flyers fan used the team's paint-the-ice day to chalk Sidney Crosby's Game 3 embellishment dive on the Xfinity Mobile Arena ice.

Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals in-game action shot, photographed by Randy Litzinger of Icon Sportswire

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Laich: Even Crosby Couldn’t Match Early Ovechkin’s Ferocity

Brooks Laich says early-career Ovechkin's competitive ferocity put him in a class even Crosby and MacKinnon couldn't touch.

Former Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom waves to the crowd during a pregame ceremony at Capital One Arena on March 7, 2025

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Backstrom Stays With Brynäs but May Miss 2026-27 SHL Season

Brynäs IF picked up the option year on Nicklas Backstrom's contract, but spring injury problems with no clear end date could keep the 38-year-old Capitals legend off the ice for the entire 2026-27 SHL season.