News Roundup

The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters that Hyman will miss the contest with an undisclosed injury, but added that the winger would be in the lineup if it were a playoff game.

The Vegas Golden Knights (34-26-16) open their final road trip of the regular season on Saturday as they travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers (39-28-9) at Rogers Place, with puck drop at 7 p.m. PT.

It’s appropriate heading into Easter weekend that the Vegas Golden Knights have doubters. Just as fitting is the opportunity the team has on Saturday night to make believers out of their faithful.

The Vegas Golden Knights (34-26-15) beat the Calgary Flames (31-36-8), 6-3, on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-26-16) close the season series against the Calgary Flames (31-35-8) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena, with puck drop set for 7 p.m.

Every day right now is full of firsts for John Tortorella as he begins his tenure as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. First press briefing, first game, first win, and as of Wednesday, first practice.