Oilers, Ducks trade goals after first period in deadlocked Game 2
The Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers are deadlocked 1-1 after the first period as the Oilers are looking to take a 2-0 advantage in their first-round series on Wednesday night.
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Flyers roll past Penguins again to take 3-0 lead in first-round series
Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Seeler scored three goals on four shots in the second period in Philadelphia’s first home playoff game in eight years, pushing the Pittsburgh Penguins to the brink of elimination with a 5-2 Game 3 win.
Kraken shed light on internal audit, hope to improve after disappointing season
Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke gave an update to a proposed internal audit on Wednesday, saying the Kraken have talked with a number of individuals and firms about using their services in the near future.
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What’s worse, Buffalo hasn’t been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
Mammoth fans buzzing about their first Stanley Cup playoff home game
The NHL playoffs are headed to Utah for the first time and the state is buzzing with anticipation. The puck drops on Friday for Game 3 in the first-round series between the Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights. Utah evened the series at 1-1 with a 3-2 win at Vegas on Tuesday night.
McDavid vows Oilers’ power play will adjust to Ducks defence
The NHL’s top-ranked power play didn’t convert two chances in Game 1 of the playoff series, a 4-3 Edmonton Oilers win over the Anaheim Ducks. Oilers captain Connor McDavid pointed the finger at himself.
Adaptable Avalanche take 2-0 series lead to LA as Kings smother Colorado’s high-powered attack
Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche have every right to feel a bit stifled. Known for their speed and prodigious goal production, it hasn’t been on full display so far in the playoffs.
Senators look to bounce back in Game 3; Kleven, Zub remain injury question marks
The Ottawa Senators could again be severely short-handed on defence facing an uphill climb.
‘Emotional leader’ Hagel a central figure in Lightning-Canadiens series
Brandon Hagel endeared himself to the Bell Centre crowd at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off when he pulled on his country’s sweater.
Cowan brings growing confidence to Calder Cup playoffs
Maple Leafs winger joins AHL Marlies after a strong finish to his rookie season, Mark Masters writes.
Former poker player Mehta not showing his cards as the Devils’ new GM
The former professional poker player-turned-hockey executive is not showing his hand on what he has in store for the roster, coach Sheldon Keefe and his staff or anything else.
Ice Chips: Ducks D Gudas to miss Game 2 vs. Oilers
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.
Caps D Sandin undergoes ACL surgery, out six-to-nine months
Washington Capitals defenceman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery on an ACL tear in his right knee on Tuesday and will be sidelined long-term.
Former Kings F Lewis announces retirement from NHL
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis has announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday.
An Instagram DM changed everything for Reid, Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
Injured top-line C Hintz not travelling with Stars for Game 3 and 4 vs. Wild
The Dallas Stars are still without injured top-line center Roope Hintz, who stayed home Tuesday when the team traveled to Minnesota for Game 3 of its Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Pronger on Leafs’ GM: ‘I did not interview for that role’
It doesn’t appear Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger will be the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kings coach Smith showered with glass after Avs fan breaks pane behind bench
Los Angeles Kings head coach DJ Smith was showered with glass after a Colorado Avalanche fan broke the pane directly behind him Tuesday night.
Oilers see lots of room for improvement in Game 2 vs. Ducks: ‘We were very fortunate to get the win’
The Oilers shrugged off their mediocre history in playoff series openers with a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks, but it came with a “they won, but …”
Trade-deadline addition Roy plays hero as Avs take 2-0 led: ‘Trying to chip in as much as I can’
Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
St. Louis says late lapses cost Canadiens in Game 2 OT loss: ‘We lacked calm’
Tampa Bay's game-winner Tuesday capped a dominant overtime for the veteran-savvy Lightning, who held Montreal without a shot. It also followed a Nikita Kucherov equalizer with 7:27 left in the third that put the visitors on their heels.
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