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Rested Rangers host Hurricanes to open second round of playoffs
Two seasons ago, the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes met in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in a series that went seven games.,Both teams are coming off quick series victories in the opening round, giving them plenty of rest for a series many anticipate could go the distance as...
Leafs' Auston Matthews named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews was named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy on Saturday.,It marks the third time that Matthews has been a finalist for the award, which is presented annually to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability as voted...
Golden Knights score twice in 3rd to force Game 7 vs. Stars
Noah Hanifin scored the eventual game-winner midway through the third period and Adin Hill made 23 saves as the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series on Friday ni...
Canucks edge Preds 1-0 on late goal, reach West semifinals
Pius Suter's goal with 99 seconds remaining in regulation was the difference as the visiting Vancouver Canucks claimed a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night and clinched their Western Conference first-round series.,Goaltender Arturs Silovs, Vancouver's third-string netminder mak...
Maple Leafs try to complete comeback against stumbling Bruins
It all comes down to this, again.,For the second consecutive year, the Boston Bruins have let a 3-1 series lead slip away and will now face the pressure of an Eastern Conference first-round Game 7 on Saturday against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.,Only one other team in NHL history -- the origina...
Leafs star Auston Matthews' status uncertain for Game 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't certain whether star forward Auston Matthews will be available for Saturday's decisive Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Boston Bruins.,Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Friday that Matthews skated earlier in the day and that he wa...
Penguins part ways with associate coach Todd Reirden
The Pittsburgh Penguins relieved associate coach Todd Reirden of his duties with Mike Sullivan's staff on Friday.,"We are grateful to Todd for his dedication and commitment to the Penguins over two separate stints with the organization," general manger Kyle Dubas said. "Mike Sullivan and I have spen...
Bowness, Brunette and Tocchet finalists for coaching honor
Winnipeg's Rick Bowness, Nashville's Andrew Brunette and Vancouver's Rick Tocchet were named finalists on Friday for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's 2023-24 coach of the year.,The trophy honors the head coach who has "contributed the most to his team's success," voted on by members of the NHL Broa...
William Nylander, Leafs force Game 7 against Bruins
William Nylander scored in the second and third periods as the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 2-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Thursday to even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at three victories apiece.,Game 7 is set for Saturday night in Boston.,Nylander broke the game's...
Hot Stars aim to eliminate defending champion Golden Knights
The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights head into Friday night's Game 6 in Las Vegas against the Dallas Stars in their Western Conference first-round series needing a victory to keep alive their hopes of repeating as champs., ,Vegas never found itself in an elimination contest en rou...
Home ice means little in Canucks' series against Predators
It has been a road warrior series so far between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators, and the Canucks are itching to continue that trend when they visit Music City on Friday with the opportunity to close it out.,The Canucks lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round set. ...
Rookies provide optimism as Leafs go home for Game 6 with Bruins
When the Toronto Maple Leafs needed a big play or big saves in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, two rookies showed out to bring the proceedings back home.,Matthew Knies scored early in overtime and Joseph Woll made 27 saves in a 2-1 ...
Leafs star Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6 vs. Bruins
The Toronto Maple Leafs are without star forward Auston Matthews for the second consecutive game when the Boston Bruins on Thursday for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.,Matthews, dealing with an illness, skated briefly on Tuesday and Thursday morning but was ruled out for those g...
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers eliminate Kings ... again
Leon Draisaitl scored twice as the host Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.,Evander Kane and Zach Hyman also scored and goalie Stuart Skinner made 18 saves for the Oilers, who dispatched th...
Jake Oettinger, Stars edge Knights for 3-2 series lead
Jake Oettinger made 25 saves and Jason Robertson scored the go-ahead goal to lead the host Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday.,Matt Duchene and Evgenii Dadonov also scored goals and Wyatt Johnston added t...
Rookies providing Leafs with optimism ahead of clash with Bruins
When the Toronto Maple Leafs needed a big play or big saves in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, two rookies showed out and sent the proceedings back home.,Matthew Knies scored early in overtime and Joseph Woll made 27 saves in a 2-1 ...
Steven Stamkos covets return to Tampa Bay for 17th season
Steven Stamkos has spent all 16 of his NHL seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and he's highly interested in continuing the relationship.,Stamkos, 34, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. But he said he had a preliminary conversation with Lightning general manager Julien BriseB...
Golden Knights turn to G Adin Hill in Game 5 vs. Stars
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill will start Wednesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the host Dallas Stars.,Logan Thompson started the first four games, splitting the decisions while recording a 2.35 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. He yielded ...
Avalanche D Cale Makar among Norris Trophy finalists
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the fourth time in his career on Wednesday.,Makar, who won the award in 2021-22, finished second in the previous campaign and third last season.,He joined Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and Nashville Predators ca...
NHL roundup: Leafs outlast Bruins in OT, force Game 6
Matthew Knies scored 2:26 into overtime as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs extended their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins with a 2-1 win in Game 5 on Tuesday.,After John Tavares drove toward the net, a loose puck popped off the pads of Boston goaltender Jerem...