The teams still in contention for the Stanley Cup are a familiar mix of those who have been fighting for it the past few years. … [Read more...] about NHL’s final 4 has a familiar feel with teams known for long playoff runs in the conference finals
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes meet again in Eastern final
The Panthers swept last season's series with four one-goal wins, a grinding advance that began with a four-overtime thriller that went down as the sixth-longest game in NHL history. … [Read more...] about Reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes meet again in Eastern final
Referee Chris Rooney forced out of Game 7 after taking stick to face
The play happened 13 seconds into the second period, when Florida’s Niko Mikkola was jousting for the puck and his stick went into Rooney’s face. … [Read more...] about Referee Chris Rooney forced out of Game 7 after taking stick to face
Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference final
Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves, Florida scored three times in a 6:24 span in the second period and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7. … [Read more...] about Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference final
Dallas Stars look to knock out Winnipeg in Game 6, not let Jets have another shot at home
The Dallas Stars may just want to wrap up their second-round Western Conference series when they have a chance in Game 6, and not let Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets get another game in Winnipeg. … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars look to knock out Winnipeg in Game 6, not let Jets have another shot at home