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Mathew Barzal, Islanders aim to stay alive, again, at Hurricanes
Once again faced with a do-or-die situation, the New York Islanders attempt to stay alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C....

Focused Bruins aim to eliminate Maple Leafs
New year, different result?,The Boston Bruins will try to close out the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs on home ice in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Tuesday.,Just a year ago, Boston held the same 3-1 first-round series lead before its Presidents' Trophy-wi...

Focused Bruins aim to eliminate Maple Leafs
New year, different result?...

Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons
The Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol, the franchise's first head coach, after three seasons on Monday.,Hired on June 24, 2021, Hakstol guided the Kraken to a 107-112-27 record that included a disappointing 34-35-13 mark in 2023-24.,It was a letdown after a 100-point finish and a first-round playoff...

Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons
The Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol, the franchise's first head coach, after three seasons on Monday....

Toronto’s Auston Matthews (illness) uncertain for Game 5
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews (illness) traveled with the team to Boston but his status for Game 5 remains uncertain as the team faces elimination. ,Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday that Matthews' availability is "yet to be determined." Matthews missed Monday's practice.,"...

Toronto’s Auston Matthews (illness) uncertain for Game 5
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews (illness) traveled with the team to Boston but his status for Game 5 remains uncertain as the team faces elimination....

Jets F Vladislav Namestnikov has fractured cheekbone
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov sustained a fractured cheekbone when he was struck by a slap shot in Sunday's Game 4 loss at Colorado.,Jets coach Rick Bowness confirmed the injury Monday but said Namestnikov has not been ruled out for a critical Game 5 of the Western Conference first-rou...

Jets F Vladislav Namestnikov has fractured cheekbone
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov sustained a fractured cheekbone when he was struck by a slap shot in Sunday's Game 4 loss at Colorado....

NHL roundup: Rangers advance after sweeping Caps
Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and added an assist to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday and complete the sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round series.,Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck and Jack Roslovic also sc...

NHL roundup: Rangers advance after sweeping Caps
Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and added an assist to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday and complete the sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round series....

Oilers silence Kings to take 3-1 series lead
Stuart Skinner made 33 saves for the visiting Edmonton Oilers in a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night.,Edmonton has a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 5 on Wednesday night in Edmonton. The Oilers will t...

Oilers silence Kings to take 3-1 series lead
Stuart Skinner made 33 saves for the visiting Edmonton Oilers in a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night....

Rangers complete first-round sweep of Capitals
Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and added an assist to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday and complete the sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round series.,Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck and Jack Roslovic also sc...

Rangers complete first-round sweep of Capitals
Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and added an assist to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday and complete the sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round series....

Canucks stage dramatic comeback vs. Predators to take 3-1 series lead
Elias Lindholm scored at 1:02 of overtime to lift the visiting Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.,Lindholm scored from the front of the net off a behind-the-net pass from Conor Garland.,Vancouver leads the best-of-seven ser...

Stars hope to build momentum and take Game 4 in Vegas
Most visitors consider it a big plus if they can break even after spending a weekend in Las Vegas.,The Dallas Stars are already guaranteed that accomplishment after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime Saturday in their Western Conference first-round series. But Peter DeBoer's top-seeded...

Stars hope to build momentum and take Game 4 in Vegas
Most visitors consider it a big plus if they can break even after spending a weekend in Las Vegas....

Canucks stage dramatic comeback against Predators to take 3-1 series lead
Elias Lindholm scored at 1:02 of overtime to lift the visiting Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first round series on Sunday.,Lindholm scored from the front of the net off a behind-the-net pass from Conor Garland.,Vancouver leads the best-of-seven ser...

Canucks stage dramatic comeback against Predators to take 3-1 series lead
Elias Lindholm scored at 1:02 of overtime to lift the visiting Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first round series on Sunday....