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Canadiens counting on Juraj Slafkovsky to be a ‘difference maker’ in playoffs
BROSSARD — As Juraj Slafkovsky struggled to find his footing in the NHL, Montreal Canadiens…
Connor Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to get paid. That’s for sure. The only…
Wild aren’t ready to name their Game 1 goalie, with professed confidence in Gustavsson and Wallstedt
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have entered the Stanley Cup playoffs with…
Carolina Hurricanes head into the playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers’ arrival
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The mission has long been the same for the Carolina Hurricanes…
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby, his face cleanly shaven for now, settled into the bench…
Matthews noncommittal on future with Maple Leafs; Berube confident he’ll return
TORONTO — Auston Matthews appeared with a brace on his surgically repaired left knee and…
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend
DENVER (AP) — The bruise and redness under his right eye taught Jared Bednar an…
Alex Ovechkin says he’ll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals’ outlook
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said he wants a new two-year contract from the…
Leafs share frustrations over disappointing season after 3-1 loss in Ottawa
OTTAWA — The only silver lining in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ final game of the…
NHL roundup: Johnston seals Stars’ regular season-ending shootout win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars…
‘You don’t want any negativity’: Why most NHL goalies don’t speak on game day
Logan Thompson stepped off the ice and headed up the tunnel before turning left. The…
Kartye scores 2 goals as the Rangers beat the Lightning 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tye Kartye scored two goals and had an assist as the…
Blackhawks extend GM Kyle Davidson’s contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract Wednesday without providing…
Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas…
Blue Jackets’ players echo Bowness’ frustration with late-season collapse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For the second time in four seasons, Rick Bowness had a…
NHL’s disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The current concentration of power in the Western Conference makes…
Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim’s family
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion…
Commitment to defence has Oilers looking like possible Cup contenders
EDMONTON — For 65 games the Edmonton Oilers were just another mediocre team struggling to…
Senators sign forward Blake Montgomery to three-year entry-level contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed left-winger Blake Montgomery to a three-year entry-level contract,…
MacKinnon’s all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and occasional smile
DENVER (AP) — There are plenty of reasons for Nathan MacKinnon to smile over one…
Sabres ending their NHL-record playoff drought inspires joy beyond Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — When Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres several years ago, the…
Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Flyers fans could have been excused for thinking they entered some kind…
Vancouver Canucks coming together on and off the ice late in troubled season
VANCOUVER — A new atmosphere is hanging over the Vancouver Canucks in the final days…
Makar enjoys three-point game against Flames in return to Avalanche lineup
CALGARY — Cale Makar made an immediate impact Tuesday night in his return after a…