Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal
TAMPA, Fla. — Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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MacKinnon, Avs left frustrated by another early playoff exit
DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon didn't really want to hear about how the Colorado Avalanche remain squarely in a win-it-all sort of window and how...
Caufield, college stars add ‘young energy’ to NHL playoffs
When the Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from being eliminated in the first round, and then again when they were one goal away...
Fine lines: Knights receive scoring help across all 4 units
Max Pacioretty and the top line of Vegas are rolling right along.
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Rask, Krejci exits would shrivel Bruins Cup-winning core
BOSTON — A year after letting 6-foot-9 defenseman Zdeno Chara leave, the Bruins face another potential departure that looms almost as large.
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Golden Knights top Avalanche 6-3, reach Stanley Cup semis
LAS VEGAS — Alex Pietrangelo scored his first goal of the postseason to break a tie late in the second period, and the Vegas...
Larsen gets first NHL head-coaching job with Blue Jackets
When Brad Larsen went from old player to young coach and earning an NHL head job became a goal, he spent time on a...
Blackhawks, F Lukas Reichel agree to 3-year contract
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday they had agreed to an entry-level contract with Lukas Reichel after selecting the forward in the first...
Islanders beat Bruins 6-2 in Game 6, reach Stanley Cup semis
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brock Nelson scored twice in another big second period by New York, Semyon Varlamov stopped 23 shots and the Islanders beat...
Wild hire longtime NHL GM Ray Shero as senior advisor
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild hired longtime NHL general manager Ray Shero on Wednesday as a senior advisor to general manager Bill...