The Canucks fired general manager Patrik Allvin following a last-place finish this season and, as TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger explains, the team is 'pedal to the metal' in the search for his replacement. Dreger reports that Vancouver has been granted permission to speak with former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams.
The Canadiens have gone on to win a best-of-seven series 85% of the time after taking Game 1, winning six straight series. SportsCentre looks at the key storylines ahead of tonight's Game 2 against the Lightning.
After Juraj Slafkovský put on a dominant display in Game 1 to lift the Habs to victory over the Lightning, what do the Canadiens have in store for an encore on Tuesday? The TSN Hockey panel previews tonight's matchup in Tampa Bay as Montreal looks to bring a 2-0 series lead back home.
After finishing his impressive rookie year in the NHL on Toronto's top line with William Nylander, Easton Cowan is continuing his first pro season in the AHL where he's playing on a line with Alex Nylander. "I texted Willy the other day saying, 'We got chem,' and he's like, 'It's easy to play with a Nylander,'" Cowan said. "Pretty funny."
The Leafs are done but William Nylander is staying in Toronto to support younger brother Alex Nylander, who is playing for the Toronto Marlies as they begin their Calder Cup playoff run on Wednesday. "It helps a lot," Alex said. "He'll be able to see what I can do and what I can work on."
Dennis Hildeby performed well during a 20-game look with the Leafs this season. Now the franchise's top goalie prospect is aiming to prove he can lead a team on a playoff run with the Marlies. "That's when it matters," the 24-year-old Swede said. "It's definitely a good time to step up."
After losing in double overtime and going down 0-2 in their series against Carolina, the Senators had a full day off on Tuesday as they return to Ottawa for pivotal Games 3 and 4. TSN's Claire Hanna has more on what's next for the Sens as they look to get back into the series against an experienced Hurricanes team.
Edmonton's depth was the difference in their Game 1 win over the Ducks on Monday, as it was the Oilers' first win all season with Connor McDavid held off the scoresheet. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins explains how their depth came into play as Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Dickinson stepped up with two goals apiece.
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green shared what his message was to the team after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2.
Senators head coach Travis Green was asked if he sees any weaknesses in the Hurricanes' game, and spoke about the challenge of facing Carolina in a playoff series.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins explains the type of game the Ducks play and what makes them dangerous up and down the ice. Matthew Savoie details the Ducks' ability to come back in games when they're trailing, and head coach Kris Knoblauch says Anaheim's skill is well-balanced throughout their line up.
TSN Hockey analyst Marc Denis shares what three things the Habs need to do tonight to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Lightning in their first round series.
As the Canadiens look to take a two-game stranglehold on their series with the Lightning, Habs centre Alex Newhook says they'll have to bring that same energy into Game 2 if they want to go back to Montreal up a pair of games. Head coach Martin St. Louis says he likes what he saw from his second line, featuring Newhook, as they matched up heavily with the Lightning's top talent.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Ryan Rishaug to discuss how Jason Dickinson's big two-goal performance helped power the Oilers in Game 1, how Connor Ingram stood tall for Edmonton in his postseason debut, and why this feels like a missed opportunity for the Ducks.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Oilers a victory over the Ducks in the opener of their first-round playoff series. Jason Dickinson also scored twice and Leon Draisaitl recorded two assists in his return to the lineup. EDM leads series 1-0.
Wyatt Johnston had two unusual goals, Matt Duchene scored a tiebreaking power-play goal and had an assist, and the Stars beat the Wild in Game 2 to even their first-round Western Conference series. Series tied 1-1.
After recording two assists in his return to the Oilers' lineup, TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to explain why it looked like the dynamic superstar didn't miss a beat in Game 1, and what stood out to him from Connor Ingram's solid postseason debut for Edmonton.
The TSN Hockey panel discusses a "devastating" Game 2 loss for the Senators, Jordan Martinook capping an eventful evening in double-OT, the numerous missed chances Ottawa had in the game, and the Sens wasting an incredible performance from Linus Ullmark.
Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Hurricanes beat the Senators to take Game 2 despite a brilliant 43-save performance from Linus Ullmark. CAR leads series 2-0.
After scoring the winner in double-OT in Game 2 to atone for a missed opportunity on a penalty shot in the first overtime, Jordan Martinook earned Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game, and the Flyers shut out Sidney Crosby and the Penguins to take the first two games in their best-of-seven first-round series. PHI leads series 2-0.
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