Alex Ovechkin scored on a laser of a shot off a faceoff, Logan Thompson made some spectacular saves among his 28 and the Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday night to advance in the NHL playoffs. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in five games, advance to play Hurricanes
Panthers advance to second round after defeating Lightning in five games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about Panthers advance to second round after defeating Lightning in five games
Senators keep Battle of Ontario alive with 4-0 win over Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 series lead
Linus Ullmark made 29 saves for the first playoff shutout of his career as the Ottawa Senators edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0. … [Read more...] about Senators keep Battle of Ontario alive with 4-0 win over Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 series lead
Aho’s blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Carolina won this game despite falling behind 3-0 in the first 10 minutes. … [Read more...] about Aho’s blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Tensions continue to flare between Lightning and Panthers as Brandon Hagel is knocked out of Game 4
Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel was knocked out of Florida's 4-2 win on Monday night following a high hit from Aaron Ekblad, four days after Hagel sent Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out of Game 2 with a late blow. … [Read more...] about Tensions continue to flare between Lightning and Panthers as Brandon Hagel is knocked out of Game 4