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Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens

Years of consistent regular-season success and postseason wins have again brought the Carolina Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup playoffs. That same roadblock.

Tortorella heaps praise on ‘zeroed in’ VGK G Hart

Carter Hart has sparked his team in these playoffs, going 9-4 and helping the Golden Knights steal home ice with a 4-2 win at top-seeded Colorado in the opener of their Western Conference Final on Wednesday night.

Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs to open Western Conference Final

Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Capitals reach two-year extension with D Liljegren

The Washington Capitals have reached a two-year contract extension with defenceman Timothy Liljegren, it was announced Wednesday. The deal is worth $6.5 million total and $3.25 million annually.

Former Canucks GM Allvin leaving the organization

Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin is leaving the organization, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported on Wednesday.

Babcock on Oilers speculation: ‘I’m retired’

Sabres sign Ruff to two-year extension

After leading the Buffalo Sabres to the postseason for the first time in 15 years, Lindy Ruff is being rewarded. The team announced a two-year extension for their head coach on Wednesday. Ruff is one of three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, given to the NHL’s top head coach.

Five things to know as Canadiens, Hurricanes face off in Eastern Conference final

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking completely different routes to get there.

Avs star Makar out for Game 1 of WCF vs. Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche star defenceman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

‘Swedish Nick Suzuki’ Björck rises to No. 4, Malhotra leaps into top six in Craig’s List

The 2026 NHL Draft is about six weeks away and while Penn State winger Gavin McKenna remains at No. 1, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has a new player in his top five for his May draft ranking.

NHL believes VGK’s response to Cassidy inquires in line with contract

The National Hockey League feels that it’s up to the Vegas Golden Knights to decide if teams are permitted to speak with former head coach Bruce Cassidy while he is under contract, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Tuch noncommittal to Sabres as free agency looms: ‘I don’t know the future’

As he moves closer to reaching unrestricted free agency on July 1, Alex Tuch was noncommittal on his future with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Knoblauch not expected to pursue head coaching opportunities ‘for the time being’

Despite the numerous head coaching vacancies in the NHL, former Edmonton Oilers bench boss Kris Knoblauch isn’t expected to pursue another job in the immediate future, according to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug.

Kraken sign 2024 third-round pick Bernier to a three-year, entry-level deal

The Seattle Kraken signed their 2024 third-round pick, defenseman Alexis Bernier, on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $1.03 million.

Keefe to return as coach of Devils

Sheldon Keefe will return as coach of the New Jersey Devils after new general manager Sunny Mehta did the full assessment of the organization he promised when taking over control of hockey operations last month.

Avs’ Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of WCF

Cale Makar sat out another practice session Tuesday on the eve of the Western Conference Final against Vegas.

NHL Coaches’ Association says it is monitoring the situation with Cassidy and Vegas

The NHL Coaches’ Association said Tuesday it is closely monitoring the situation involving Bruce Cassidy amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights have denied multiple teams permission to speak with him about working for them.

Canucks fire Foote after one season behind bench; three assistants also let go

Newly minted general manager Ryan Johnson wants a new voice to lead the Vancouver Canucks into their next era.

NHL denies Golden Knights’ appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced

The Vegas Golden Knights’ appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules was denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

'A long journey': Young, upstart Canadiens off to East final after rebuild

Nick Suzuki said the belief has been there all along that a new Montreal Canadiens dawn was coming. Now they’re basking in its glow - with even tougher challenges to come.