Siegenthaler, Schmid lead Devils past Rangers, series tied
Jonas Siegenthaler scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, Akira Schmid had 22 saves in another shutdown start and the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 3-1 to even their first-round playoff series at two games apiece
By Vin A. Cherwoo | APMaple Leafs rally to beat Lightning in OT, lead series 3-1
Maple Leafs rally to beat Lightning in OT, lead series 3-1
By Associated PressMaple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series lead
The Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third period, then beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Alexander Kerfoot’s power-play goal at 4:14 of overtime to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in their first-round NHL playoff matchup
By Fred Goodall | APInjuries force teams to adapt, push through in NHL playoffs
Several teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs are facing the test of trying to move forward despite injuries sidelining key players at the top of the lineup
By Aaron Beard | APOld-time hockey returns with coaches sniping in NHL playoffs
Dallas coach Peter DeBoer hasn’t been shy to point out Minnesota was one of the most penalized teams in the NHL this season,
By Stephen Whyno | APCarl Hagelin, still recovering from injuries, isn’t ready to walk away
“My goal is to play again,” Hagelin said. “My hip needs to feel good though, to do it.”
By Roman StubbsAnthony Mantha’s ‘crazy tough’ season was a struggle. He got a mental coach to help.
“Being scratched is hard … you come back and try to get things going and get your confidence,” Mantha said. “Sometimes it’s way harder than people can imagine.”
By Roman StubbsEthen Frank, a talent out of Nebraska, sees opportunity with the Caps
It has been a surreal year for Frank, who grew up in Papillion, Neb., a suburb just outside of Omaha.
By Roman StubbsPavelski skating again, return for Stars still uncertain
Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski has skated with some teammates in another step before he can return to the playoffs from concussion protocol
By Associated PressDefenseman Justin Braun retires after playing 13 NHL seasons
Defenseman Justin Braun has decided to retire at age 36 after 13 NHL seasons
By Associated PressHyman scores in OT as Oilers beat Kings 5-4 to even series
Zach Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied from three goals down late in the first period to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 to even their first-round series at two games apiece
By Joe Reedy | APHall, DeBrusk score 2 each as Bruins beat Panthers 6-2
Hall, DeBrusk score 2 each as Bruins beat Panthers 6-2
By Associated PressStars even series with 3-2 win vs. Wild on Seguin's PP pair
Tyler Seguin scored two power-play goals and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves to help the Dallas Stars bounce back from a lopsided loss and beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Game 4 to even their first-round NHL playoff series
By Dave Campbell | APBruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in 1st-round series
Taylor Hall and Jake DeBrusk each scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 41 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff game Sunday
By Tim Reynolds | APMaple Leafs, 3 others eye comanding 3-1 NHL playoff leads
The Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights and defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche all are poised to try to take commanding 3-1 leads in their best-of-seven, first round NHL playoff series
By Fred Goodall | APHurricanes roll to 5-2 win, take 3-1 series lead over Isles
Seth Jarvis scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes snapped an eight-game postseason road losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday
By Tom Canavan | APWild center Eriksson Ek out for Game 4 vs. Stars with injury
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek was scratched for Game 4 of their first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas because of an injury that cut short his Game 3 after just one shift
By Associated PressAvalanche lean on stars to reclaim control of series
It’s taken only three games for Nathan MacKinnon to declare this the toughest first-round series of his career
By Tim Booth | APLeafs' Lafferty fined for cross-checking Lightning's Colton
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty has been fined by the league for cross-checking in Saturday’s win over Tampa Bay
By Associated PressMacKinnon, Avalanche spoil Kraken's home playoff debut, 6-4
Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen scored in a 1:28 span early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche spoiled Seattle Kraken’s first home playoff game with a 6-4 victory Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round series
By Tim Booth | APMaple Leafs, Devils, Golden Knights win in overtime
Maple Leafs, Devils, Golden Knights win in overtime
By Associated PressHamilton scores in OT, Devils beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 3
Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 2-1 to cut their series deficit to 2-1
By Vin A. Cherwoo | APReilly scores in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Lightning, 4-3
Morgan Reilly scored at 19:15 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series
By Fred Goodall | AP