NHL

Sabres win Game 1 to take series lead over Canadiens

Jordan Greenway scored the winner early in the second period as the Buffalo Sabres earned a 1-0 series lead with a 4-2 Game 1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Sabres hold two-goal lead over Canadiens after second period of Game 1

Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byram scored in the second as the Buffalo Sabres took a 4-2 lead over the Montreal Canadiens into the second intermission of Game 1.

Doan, McLeod give Sabres lead over Canadiens after first period

Josh Doan and Ryan McLeod scored as the Buffalo Sabres lead the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 after the first period of Game 1 in their second-round series.

Flyers hope return home can fuel comeback against Hurricanes down 2-0

The Flyers are indeed the decided underdog headed into Game 3 Thursday night against a Hurricanes team that remains unbeaten in the NHL playoffs, thanks two impressive home wins to open the second-round series.

Flyers F Cates to miss remainder of second-round series

Philadelphia Flyers forward Noah Cates has been ruled out for the remainder of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Wednesday.

Suzuki, Nelson, and Cirelli named finalists for Selke Trophy

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson, and Tampa Bay Lightning centre Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Wednesday.

MacKinnon delivers off big hits as Avs take 2-0 series lead

Nathan MacKinnon is known for his speed and his scoring. He can deliver some big hits, too.

Cable TV, sports mogul Turner dead at 87

Cable TV mogul Ted Turner has died, Turner Enterprises announced on Wednesday. The Cincinnati-born pioneer of 24-hour cable news with the founding of CNN was 87.

Chayka doesn’t tip hand on No. 1 pick; calls McKenna an ‘exciting’ player

Mammoth ready to take next big step after franchise’s first playoff run

A six-game loss to Vegas in the first round was not the ending the Mammoth wanted. They hope it’s just the beginning of something bigger.

'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid

Hockey fans across Canada are rallying behind the Montreal Canadiens, the last team standing north of the border in the hunt for the NHL’s Stanley Cup.

Canadiens, Sabres ready to start Round 2 playoff battle tonight

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping netminder Jakub Dobes stays hot and the offence can generate a few more goals as they prepare to face the Buffalo Sabres tonight in the opening game of the second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.

Avalanche roll past Wild at home to take 2-0 series lead

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota’s newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday night, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.

Draft lottery win provides Leafs with ‘monumental opportunity’

After a disastrous season, the Leafs really needed a win. They got one on Tuesday night. The ping-pong balls bounced in Toronto’s favour at the NHL draft lottery and the franchise now owns the first overall pick at next month’s draft in Buffalo, Mark Masters writes.

Button’s Mock Draft: Maple Leafs win draft lottery, take McKenna at No. 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the winners of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and with the first-overall pick, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has them taking Penn State forward Gavin McKenna.

Golden Knights, Ducks unhappy with opener as Game 2 approaches

Neither team was particularly happy following the Golden Knights’ 3-1 Game 1 victory over the Ducks on Monday night.

Rutherford to step down as Canucks president of hockey operations, into advisory role

An entirely new regime will mastermind the Vancouver Canucks’ rebuild following a surprise announcement.

Demidov, Schaefer, Sennecke named finalists for Calder Memorial Trophy

Maple Leafs win NHL Draft Lottery, hold No. 1 pick and opportunity to add top prospect McKenna

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in next month’s NHL draft.

Projected first overall pick McKenna to skip world championship, focus on NHL Draft Combine

Projected first overall pick Gavin McKenna will not play for Team Canada in the upcoming World Hockey Championship, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.