Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for first time since 2015
Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs.
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Canadiens seek top-six production against host Lightning in Game 5
The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are tied 2-2 as their first-round series resumes tonight in Florida for Game 5.
Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Ducks to force Game 6
Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers dug deep to stave off elimination, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday to force Game 6 in California.
Oilers lead Ducks after second period in Game 5 of first-round playoff series
The Edmonton Oilers have a 4-1 lead over the Anaheim Ducks after the second period in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Pastrnak scores OT winner, Bruins avoid elimination with win over Sabres
David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
Boldy, Wild go home with chance to clinch series after beating Stars in Game 5
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period, after having one taken away late in the first, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Oilers lead Ducks after first period in Game 5 of first-round playoff series
The Edmonton Oilers have a 3-0 lead over the Anaheim Ducks after the first period in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Cassidy surprised by Golden Knights’ firing and sounds ready to return to coaching
Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said Tuesday he was surprised at his late-season firing, but indicated he was ready to get back behind a bench.
Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks’ OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman offered his unequivocal support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks’ overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Hurricanes coach Brind’Amour hopeful Ehlers, Nikishin will be ready for second round
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is hopeful that winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs with extra time off to recover from injuries.
Six things to watch as Canadiens-Lightning series becomes best-of-three
The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are all square as their playoff series returns to the Sunshine State for Game 5 on Wednesday. Here are six things to watch for as the series becomes a best-of-three:
Penguins a win away from forcing Game 7 on home ice after trailing Flyers 3-0
The Pittsburgh Penguins are halfway to history. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are aiming to become just the fifth team in NHL history to win a series after trailing 3-0. They’ve won two straight games to force Game 6 in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Knoblauch confirms Ingram as starter ahead of Game 5
Connor Ingram will get the start Tuesday evening for the Edmonton Oilers in their do-or-die Game 5, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that Ingram was in the starter’s net at their gameday skate earlier in the day.
Sens GM Staios calls Tkachuk rumours ‘nonsense’
Speaking at Monday’s end-of-season availability, general manager Steve Staios addressed speculation that brady Tkachuk would be moved and was very clear that the team is committed to their captain for next season and beyond.
Celebrini, Kucherov, McDavid named three finalists for NHLPA’s Ted Lindsay Award
The three finalists for the National Hockey League's Ted Lindsay Award for the 2025-26 season are Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid, the league announced on Tuesday.
McDavid in the lineup for Oilers in Game 5
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'Heated Rivalry' has brought a lot of buzz to hockey. Is the NHL ready for an openly gay player?
The 23-year-old Luke Prokop in 2021 became the first player drafted and signed by an NHL team to come out, though he has yet to play in the sport’s top league.
Longtime HNIC, Canucks broadcaster Garrett passes away at 74
Former National Hockey League goaltender and longtime Hockey Night in Canada analyst John Garrett, Sportsnet announced on Tuesday. The native of Trenton, Ont. was 74.
Crosby delivers for Penguins in Game 5: ‘Finding a way to do everything possible to help us win’
Save for his brief retreat to the trainer’s room, Sidney Crosby was everywhere. So much for looking every bit of 38. Monday night was vintage Crosby.
Theodore’s overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to win over Mammoth; series tied at 2-2
Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead, tying the first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Penguins fend off elimination again with Game 5 win over Flyers
Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night.
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