The defending champion Panthers scored three times in a 7:53 span of the second period to pull away for their third straight victory. Game 6 is Friday night in Sunrise. … [Read more...] about Panthers rout Maple Leafs 6-1 on road in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead
Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals
The Oilers, who last season made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing in seven games to Florida, will play Dallas or Winnipeg in the next round. The Stars, who lead 3-1, will go for the series win Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals
Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media
The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Doug Cifu from any involvement with the team or the league, doing so in response to inappropriate posts on Cifu’s now-shuttered social media account. … [Read more...] about Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media
Mikael Granlund gets first career playoff hat trick as Stars beat Jets for 3-1 series lead
Mikko Rantanen upped his NHL-leading playoff total to 19 points (nine goals) with the primary assist on Granlund’s second goal that broke a 1-1 tie with 2:08 left in the second period and put the Stars ahead to stay. … [Read more...] about Mikael Granlund gets first career playoff hat trick as Stars beat Jets for 3-1 series lead
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win
Carolina improved to 5-0 at home in the playoffs and can clinch a second trip to the Eastern Conference final in three years by winning Game 5 in Washington on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win