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SN Q&A: Barry Melrose discusses Stanley Cup Final, coaches and physical play

Barry Melrose knows a thing or two about coaching in the Stanley Cup Final. He spoke with Sporting News about what he sees from this year's bench bosses.

Jackie Spiegel

Top RFAs in NHL's Atlantic Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.

Lyle Richardson

Bruins' credo: 'Next man up'

A veteran of eight seasons, Moore easily slid into the lineup for Boston in Game 3 against St. Louis after skating in only one game since the opening round.

Jackie Spiegel

Q&A with ex-Bruin Brian Leetch

The Hall of Fame defenseman thinks the Bruins can win the Stanley Cup if they utilize their power play — something this former power-play QB knows something about.

Jackie Spiegel

SN Q&A with Cam Janssen

Having skated for the Blues, and being a native Missourian, Janssen knows a thing or two about his hometown team.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Bruins vs. Blues on today? Game 3 time, TV schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final shifts to St. Louis for Game 3 tied a 1-1 as the Blues and Bruins look gain an advantage. Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in for Game 3, including the puck drop time and TV channel.

Drew Nantais

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Blues' Jordan Binnington on unexpected rise to stardom

St. Louis is just three wins away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. The rookie netminder who solidified the team's back end is a main reason why.

Bruins vs. Blues results: St. Louis evens series on Ryan O'Reilly's pair of goals in Game 4

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-2 in Game 4 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final on Monday, tying the series up at 2-2.

Rudi Schuller

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Jon Hamm, Scott Bakula cheer on Blues in Game 4

Jon Hamm and Scott Bakula were the latest celebrities on hand to cheer on the Blues in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Drew Nantais

Three takeaways from Blues' win

The Blues claimed a 4-2 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, giving each team two wins in the series.

Ameer Tyree

What channel is Bruins vs. Blues on today? Game 4 time, TV schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

The Blues will look to even up the series at home while the Bruins will try to move one game away from winning the Stanley Cup. Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in for Game 4, including the puck drop time and TV channel.

Drew Nantais

Dunn, Sundqvist back for Blues

Puck-handling defenseman Dunn returns after taking a puck to the face earlier in the playoffs. Sundqvist is back from a one-game suspension.

Bob Hille

Bruins vs. Blues results: Boston rides offensive explosion to Game 3 victory

The Bruins netted seven goals in taking a 2-1 series lead in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Drew Nantais

Three takeaways from Bruins' win

The Bruins ran Jordan Binnington for the first time in his career and took a 2-1 lead in the series.

Thomas Lott

Binnington benched for first time

Jordan Binnington had played every minute of the playoffs for the Blues until Game 3 on Saturday.

Thomas Lott

Sundqvist suspended one game

Sundqvist was given a two-minute penalty for a hit on Grzelcyk, who took a heavy shot to the head in the first period Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Bruins expected Blues' physical play

The Boston Bruins knew it would be a tough series against the St. Louis Blues, and Game 2 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final showed just how tough.

Rudi Schuller

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Blues finally have a win in championship round

It took them 14 tries, but the Blues have a win won in a Stanley Cup Final.

Drew Nantais

Blues take Game 2

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 2 between the Bruins and Blues in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Rudi Schuller

What channel is Bruins vs. Blues on today? Game 2 time, TV schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

The Bruins will look to take a 2-0 series lead against the Blues in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in for Game 2, including the puck drop time and TV channel.

Jacob Janower

Three takeaways from Blues' win

The Blues finally won their first Stanley Cup Final game with a 3-2 overtime victory over Boston on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Krug reflects on key hit

Torey Krug's helmetless hit was key to the Bruins' Game 1 victory over the Blues, but he was just glad to avoid a bad hair day.

Nicholas McGee

Bruins complete Game 1 comeback

The Boston Bruins dug themselves out of a 2-0 hole with a dominant final two periods to defeat the St. Louis Blues on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

3 takeaways from Bruins’ Game 1 win

Boston scored four unanswered goals to pull out a 4-2 win over the Blues in Game 1 on Monday at TD Garden.

E.Jay Zarett

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Torrey Krug levels Robert Thomas with ridiculous hit

Krug skated full speed down the ice and laid out Thomas, sending the Boston crowd into a frenzy.

Drew Nantais

What channel is Bruins vs. Blues on today? Time, TV schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

The Blues and Bruins meet in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970. Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in for Game 1, including the puck drop time and TV channel.

Drew Nantais

Original Blues reminisce about 1970 Stanley Cup Final vs. Bruins

Larry Keenan and Frank St. Marseille were original members of the Blues, and the team's upcoming Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins renewed some old memories for the pair.

Murray Pam

Bruins vs. Blues: Predictions, odds, schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Blues before the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

What was the world like when the Blues last played for the Cup?

It’s been 49 years since the St. Louis Blues reached the Stanley Cup Final and while their opponent may be the same as 1970, not much else in hockey is.

Matt Hornick

Blues send all employees to Boston

It's a great gesture on the part of the Blues, who have seen many lean years since their last trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 1970.

Arthur Weinstein

Stanley Cup Final: Dunn out Game 1

The defenseman, who took a puck to the face in the West finals, is with the team in Boston and skated Sunday with a full-face shield.

Bob Hille

Five Stanley Cup Final storylines

This year's Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blues brings storylines aplenty, enough intrigue for even the casual or neutral fan.

Bob Hille

Sportsbooks watching longshot Blues

Some sportsbooks took bets earlier this season on the Blues when they were 300-1 longshots to win the Stanley Cup.

Arthur Weinstein

Conn Smythe power rankings 2019: Top six candidates for NHL's playoff MVP

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

Jackie Spiegel

Sporting News experts pick winners for Bruins vs. Blues, Conn Smythe

We all agree on the excitement of the playoffs but we won't all agree on who will win. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Brad Marchand avoids injury

After Marchand bumped into teammate Connor Clifton, he could be seen flexing his left hand, but he returned without missing a shift.

Arthur Weinstein

Red Sox move game time for Bruins

With Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final starting at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, the Red Sox moved up their game time an hour so fans can watch both.

Gabrielle McMillen

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Jim and Pam from 'The Office' a house divided over Bruins vs. Blues

The actors who play the couple on "The Office" — from St. Louis and Boston — find themselves on opposite ends of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins hope Chara back for Final

Chara has been sidelined since Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals with an undisclosed injury.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bruins' sweep could lead to problem

The Bruins' sweep of the Hurricanes could put them at a disadvantage and it is all about the timing.

Thomas Lott

Bruins sweep Hurricanes; top line helps carry Boston to Stanley Cup Final

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand were responsible for all of the Bruins' goals in Game 4 as Boston cruised past Carolina.

Rudi Schuller

Zdeno Chara out Game 4

Zdeno Chara was not on the ice for warmups in Game 4.

Thomas Lott

Chris Wagner out for Game 4

Chris Wagner suffered an upper-body injury while blocking a shot in the Bruins' Game 3 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Thomas Lott

Wagner clutch again as Bruins take stranglehold of East finals

The low-scoring 27-year-old forward has just two goals in this year's playoffs, but both have come in the conference finals.

Rudi Schuller

Mrazek not guaranteed Game 3 start

In the 6-2 loss Sunday, he gave up six goals on 25 shots.

Alexis Mansanarez

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Justin Williams on Game 2 loss: 'Sometimes you’ve got to eat a poop sandwich'

Carolina now trails 2-0 in the series with the Boston Bruins.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Bruins' Brad Marchand mocks Justin Williams' captaincy in Game 2

Twitter also added its take to the Boston forward's antics.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Local kid Matt Grzelcyk leads Bruins to win, 2-0 series lead

A native of Charlestown, MA, the defenseman led the way for his hometown team.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Bruins score on back-to-back power plays to take down Hurricanes

Two power plays in less than 30 seconds lead to a four-goal burst that puts Boston in front for good.

Matt Hornick

Boston radio cuts interview with Hurricanes beat writer short because of Southern accent

Boston radio host Fred Toettcher of "Toucher & Rich" hung up on Carolina Hurricanes beat writer Chip Alexander because he didn't like listening to his Southern accent.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Hurricanes Eastern Conference finals

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes before their conference finals series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Despite Blue Jackets' historic season, John Tortorella looking to the future

Columbus coach John Tortorella wasn't satisfied with the Blue Jackets' accomplishments in the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Bill Bender

NHL playoffs 2019: Tuukka Rask leads Bruins' shutout to clinch series in Game 6

Rask is now the third Boston goaltender to record a shutout in two series-winning games.

Matt Hornick

Tuukka Rask silences Blue Jackets in entertaining fashion

Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask let his play do the talking in a lights-out performance that closed out Columbus in Game 6.

Bill Bender

NHL playoffs 2019: Twitter explodes after Charlie McAvoy gets minor penalty for hit on Josh Anderson

The internet demands justice for Josh Anderson!

Matt Hornick

WATCH: Bruins' Charlie McAvoy levels Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson with illegal check

Boston's Charlie McAvoy leveled Columbus' Josh Anderson with an illegal check in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bill Bender

Tortorella: 'We’ll be back here for Game 7'

The Blue Jackets head coach told reporters after his team's 4-3 Game 5 loss to the Bruins on Saturday that he believes the series will go the distance, despite Boston now holding a 3-2 lead.

Rudi Schuller

Riley Nash injury update

The Blue Jackets have not disclosed Nash's injury, but he took a heavy hit from Zdeno Chara in Game 2, which forced him to leave the ice.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Tuukka Rask doesn't read into 'goalie battle' with Sergei Bobrovsky

Tuukka Rask and Sergei Bobrovsky took turns dominating in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Who will be the top story in Game 5?

Bill Bender

Bruins' David Backes elbowed in face one day after Gary Bettman testifies headshots cannot be banned

Columbus' Dean Kukan got two minutes for elbowing the Boston forward in the face.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Marchand plays better hero than heel against Blue Jackets

The Boston winger took three penalties in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but his timely assist mattered more.

Bill Bender

Blue Jackets' first goal hit net?

Artemi Panarin's shot appeared to hit the netting above the glass and fall back into play, so the Bruins thought the play was dead.

Thomas Lott

Report: No discipline for Marchand

Some expected Marchand to be disciplined by the NHL for punching Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington in the back of the head.

Ameer Tyree

NHL playoffs 2019: Blue Jackets' stout defense around Sergei Bobrovsky means bad news for Bruins

Sergei Bobrovsky shut down Boston in Game 3 with some help from his teammates. If that continues, then Columbus can take control of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Bill Bender

Marchand deals blow to Harrington

Marchand may be disciplined by the NHL for his actions. He has been suspended multiple times over his 10-year career.

Ameer Tyree

Duchene stays hot for Blue Jackets

Matt Duchene further solidified his place in Columbus Blue Jackets history after just a few short months with the team.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene ties series vs. Bruins with double-OT goal

The goal was Duchene's first postseason overtime winner.

Matt Hornick

Marchand stirring things up

There always seems to be a storyline surrounding Brad Marchand in the playoffs and one popped up Thursday.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets second-round series

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Murray Pam

Coyle scores game-tying goal & OT winner

Rarely does a player get to be the goat and the hero on the same night, but that's exactly what happened to Charlie Coyle on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Acciari opens second-round scoring

The first goal scored in each round of the 2019 postseason has been shorthanded.

Matt Hornick

Kadri remorseful after suspension

Kadri was suspended by the NHL for the remainder of the first round following his actions in Game 2.

Rudi Schuller

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins results: Score, highlights as Bruins win Game 7, send Maple Leafs home once again

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins. Boston advances to face Columbus in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Frederik Andersen's Game 7 struggles evident in Maple Leafs' early exit

Frederick Andersen enjoyed a solid regular season and, for the most part, a strong postseason, but his performances in must-win games are a glaring issue.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Jake Gardiner's costly turnover leads to Bruins goal in Game 7

Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner has notoriously struggled in Game 7 situations against the Bruins.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Maple Leafs must fix suspect penalty kill against Bruins in Game 7

If not for their inconsistent penalty kill, the Maple Leafs might already be in Round 2. Toronto will need to fix that glaring issue to fend off the Bruins in Game 7.

Dave McCarthy

Tall task for Toronto

The Maple Leafs' Game 7 history against the Bruins is shaky at best. Toronto will need to change that to avoid elimination on Tuesday.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Brad Marchand saves Bruins' season, criticizes TD Garden ice ahead of Game 7

Brad Marchand's play helped Boston avoid elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins will head home for a decisive Game 7, where the winger is skeptical of playing conditions.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Frederik Andersen keeps Leafs in game with unbelievable glove save

Toronto's one-goal deficit at the first intermission could have been worse if it weren't for Andersen.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Goaltenders react to controversial interference call in Maple Leafs-Bruins

A controversial goalie interference call may have cost the Bruins a chance at winning Game 5. Several professional netminders weighed in on the decision.

Mark Suleymanov

Auston Matthews continues stellar postseason as Leafs take Game 5

After struggling in his first two postseasons, Auston Matthews has found his stride this year.

Matt Hornick

Did Maple Leafs interfere?

The Maple Leafs took a 3-2 series lead, but the game was all knotted up at zero before a bit of a controversial play.

Thomas Lott

The Drake curse

Is the Drake curse real? The Maple Leafs coach isn't a believer despite convincing evidence.

Jackie Spiegel

Drake Curse? Leafs drop Game 4 with rapper present

Drake showed up to support his hometown hockey team and had the world talking about whether his so-called curse would extend to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Mitch Marner throws block party to preserve Maple Leafs' Game 3 win

Marner has played a crucial role on both sides of the ice for the Leafs in the first round.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Auston Matthews continues Game 3 domination for Maple Leafs

In three career Game 3's for the Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews has been a guaranteed difference maker .

Mark Suleymanov

Kadri suspended again

The suspension stems from Kadri's cross-check on Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk in the Maple Leafs' 4-1 Game 2 loss Saturday.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Sean Avery weighs in on Nazem Kadri-Jake DeBrusk incident in profane rant

Sean Avery was once named by his peers as the NHL's most hated player. The former Ranger weighed in on the Saturday's Nazem Kadri fiasco.

Mark Suleymanov

Torey Krug helped off ice after hit

Krug's helmet flew off after a hit by Toronto's Jake Muzzin, and he then went flying into the boards.

Arthur Weinstein

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Leafs win Game 1

For the first time in 16 years, the Maple Leafs won Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff series.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Marner nets penalty shot

The third-year forward joins Leafs legend Mats Sundin as the only Toronto players to score on a penalty shot in the postseason.

Jackie Spiegel

EQF: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Dave McCarthy

Leafs not looking back

The Maple Leafs have lost in seven games to the Boston Bruins twice in the last five years but are focused on the here and now.

Dave McCarthy

Craig Cunningham returns to ice following heart attack, leg amputation

Cunningham suffered a heart attack before an AHL game in November 2016 and has served as a scout for the Coyotes since his retirement.

Mark Suleymanov

David Pastrnak injury update: Bruins winger expected to return this week

David Pastrnak has missed Boston's last 16 games following thumb surgery, but the team might get him back while on its upcoming road trip.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Brad Marchand channels Conor McGregor for game-winning goal celly

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Bruins got some much needed luck from the Irish.

Mark Suleymanov

Senators eliminated

After reaching the 2017 Eastern Conference Final, Ottawa has now missed the playoffs for two straight seasons.

Jackie Spiegel

Brad Marchand wants Mitch Marner to get paid, Maple Leafs' salary cap be damned

#Marnerwatch is on for Brad Marchand as he looks forward to seeing the Leafs winger sign a big contract.

Jackie Spiegel

Evander Kane calls out NHL for not reviewing Zdeno Chara's hit

Evander Kane used a subtweet after the NHL decided it wasn't going to have a hearing for Zdeno Chara's hit during Tuesday night's game.

Jordan Heck

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade rumors: Could Wayne Simmonds be headed to the Bruins?

In need of secondary scoring help, Wayne Simmonds could be a fit for the Bruins ahead of the trade deadline

John O'Callaghan

Patrice Bergeron nets game-winner for Bruins to cap off celebration

After being honored for playing in over 1,000 games, Bergeron blasted the game winner in overtime to give the Bruins the victory over the Kings.

John O'Callaghan

Boston Pride's Jillian Dempsey ready for 2019 NWHL All-Star Game: 'I'm so excited'

Boston Pride forward Jillian Dempsey is tied for second in the NWHL this season with nine goals.

Mike Murphy

Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist climbs career wins list, now sixth all time after beating Bruins

New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist now is in sole possession of sixth on the all-time NHL wins list after notching his 446th career victory Saturday night in Boston.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins vs. Canadiens rivalry finds renewed intensity in thick of playoff race

The Canadiens and Bruins faced off on Monday night at the TD Garden. With the teams close in the standings and the history between them, players from both sides noted a difference in the atmosphere throughout the game — something absent from the rivalry in recent years.

Shanna McCarriston

NHL Rumor Roundup: Will Dougie Hamilton, Brayden Schenn be on the move again?

The NHL trade deadline is just over a month away and some big names are popping up as possible candidates to be moved.

Lyle Richardson

Blackhawks fans prove commitment through another cold hard Winter Classic defeat

Put plainly, the Blackhawks aren't very good this season — a far cry from their Stanley Cup-winning former selves. That didn't stop many of their fans from packing Notre Dame Stadium at the 2019 Winter Classic only to watch their favorite team fall to 1-5 all time in outdoor games

Mike DeCourcy

On display at Winter Classic, Bruins' David Pastrnak takes place among NHL's elite stars

The NHL's New Year’s Day showcase offered David Pastrnak an opportunity to make a national impression, and he did that both with the goal he scored and the celebration he delivered afterward.

Mike DeCourcy

Why Bruins players wore 'Peaky Blinders'-inspired suits for the Winter Classic

The Bruins hired a tailor to outfit players' pre- and post-game attire, inspired by the Netflix show "Peaky Blinders."

Mike DeCourcy

NHL Winter Classic 2019 results: Score, highlights from Bruins' win over Blackhawks outdoors

The Bruins spoiled the Blackhawks' party at the 2019 Winter Classic with a 4-2 victory at Notre Dame, dropping Chicago to 1-5 all time in outdoor games.

Brandon Schlager

Bruins vs. Blackhawks: TV channel, time, how to watch 2019 Winter Classic

Boston and Chicago meet on New Year's Day in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic. Here's all the info you need to tune in.

Drew Nantais

NHL Winter Classic 2019: TV channel, time, how to watch Bruins vs. Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks will face off in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana. Here's everything to know about how to watch.

Alyssa Sconzo

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores twice in return

The Bruins' veteran forward scored twice and added two assists in his first game since Nov. 16.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' Hyman suspended two games for hit on Bruins defenceman

Maple Leafs' forward Zach Hyman's hit on the Bruins defenceman earned him a supplemental punishment from the NHL.

Mark Suleymanov

Rangers most valuable NHL team, McDavid highest-paid player, according to report

The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs most valuable teams in NHL, report finds.

Conor Roche

NHL Rumor Roundup: What will William Nylander, Maple Leafs do before deadline?

All the buildup has been for this moment - will the Maple Leafs sign, trade or let William Nylander miss an entire season?

Lyle Richardson

WATCH: Patrick Marleau receives ovation from Maple Leafs fans for playing 1,600th game

The veteran forward becomes the 11th player in NHL history to play 1,600 games.

Conor Roche

Bruins' Pastrnak nets hat trick as Maple Leafs suffer first road loss of season

The 22-year-old phenom scored his third career hat trick as Boston halted Toronto's road domination Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Bruins need to bolster their struggling offenses

The Kings made a coaching change, but they may need more than that for an offensive spark.

Lyle Richardson

WATCH: Brad Marchand shows off his acting chops after high-sticking call against Predators

It's a new month, so there's a new Brad Marchand video to watch. In this latest installment, the Bruins winger shows off his acting skills.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho extends season-opening point streak to 12 games

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has put himself in the record books as his season-opening assist streak grew to 12 games.

Rudi Schuller

NHL Rumor Roundup: Bruins need center, Penguins a defenseman to replace injured Schultz

Word is out that Boston wants to fill a hole in the middle of its lineup, while Pittsburgh may look to outside options to fill a major void on its D-corps.

Lyle Richardson

Night of milestones for Gaudreau, Valimaki as Flames beat Bruins

Johnny Gaudreau scored his 100th career goal and Juuso Valimaki netted his first in Calgary's victory.

Jackie Spiegel

WATCH: David Pastrnak nets hat trick and 100th career goal in Bruins win

The 22-year-old Pastrnak continues to show his scoring prowess as he becomes the third fastest Bruin to net 100 career goals.

Conor Roche

After losing first two games, Oilers vow to 'keep pushing'

Edmonton is looking to avoid the same fate as last year when a slow start led to the team missing the playoffs.

Shanna McCarriston

Hats off to Patrice Bergeron after three-goal effort in Bruins' home opener

Patrice Bergeron's fourth career hat trick led the Bruins in win over Ottawa, 6-3.

Jackie Spiegel

A game-time decision, Dzingel scores two in Senators loss to Bruins

In the Senators first two games, Dzingel had two assists and three shots on net.

Jackie Spiegel

Senators Brady Tkachuk makes highly-anticipated NHL debut in loss to Bruins

The fourth-overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft missed the first two games of the season with a groin strain.

Jackie Spiegel

Capitals raise banner, then score twice in opening 1:47 of new season, win 7-0

The 2018 Stanley Cup champs turned the page quickly on a new season, blasting the Bruins 7-0.

Jim Cerny

Atlantic Division 2018-19 predictions: Lightning still lap John Tavares-led Maple Leafs, field

Everyone is talking about the Maple Leafs and newcomer John Tavares, but the incumbent champion Lightning, insurgent Panthers and a young Bruins team crowd the top of the Atlantic.

Brandon Schlager

When does the 2018-19 NHL season start? Opening games, schedule for 31 teams

It's time to start counting down the days until the the start of the 2018-19 NHL regular season. The puck drops Oct. 3. Find your team's opener here.

Brandon Schlager

Internet reacts to Philadelphia Flyers' new mascot 'Gritty'

The Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their new mascot, "Gritty," on Monday — and Twitter had a lot to say about it.

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars (21-25)

The NHL is enjoying a renaissance with so much young, star talent entering the league. Sporting News names the 25 best players under 25 that hockey has to offer for the 2018-19 season.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: Bruins bide time before considering trades for winger

In the absence of Rick Nash, the Bruins are often linked to the likes of Artemi Panarin and Wayne Simmonds on the trade market. Plus, have these Red Wings veterans overstayed the rebuild?

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Should the Bruins shop Tuukka Rask?

The signing of backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak has some wondering whether the Bruins might be better off trading Tuukka Rask.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Artemi Panarin, Blue Jackets split seems likely — but when?

The Blue Jackets are confirmed to be shopping the star scorer amid contract uncertainty. Plus, the latest on the Erik Karlsson trade front, which has gone quiet.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency 2018: Agent says Rick Nash undecided on future, to sit out July 1 frenzy

Rick Nash's agent said that his client will not solicit free agent offers as he contemplates his future.

Jim Cerny

NHL Rumor Roundup: John Tavares holding up free agency market

While the trade market has been slow in the weeks leading up to NHL free agency, teams may be waiting for the John Tavares domino to fall before making any other moves.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency rumors: John Tavares gets bagel-bribe to re-sign with Islanders

John Tavares will hear a number of pitches as to why he should sign with a certain team this week, but one local business owner is attempting to keep him in New York.

Evan Sporer

Jets' Morrow on signing with Canadiens: 'I trusted Claude too much'

Joe Morrow struggled to crack the Canadiens lineup this season, and he said he made the mistake of trusting head coach Claude Julien too much.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Should Sharks keep Joe Thornton, Evander Kane or both?

With about $20 million in expected cap space, the Sharks' lineup in 2018-19 could look much different, depending on if GM Doug Wilson can reel in a certain big-fish free agent.

Lyle Richardson

Bruins' Brad Marchand promises to stop licking opponents: 'I've got to cut that s— out'

After the Bruins' season ended in a thud of disappointment, some blamed Brad Marchand's playoff behavior as an untimely distraction. He agrees he took it too far.

Brandon Schlager

On Tom Wilson and becoming an NHL villain, from someone who would know

What is it like to play the villain (and play against one)? Capitals analyst and former NHL enforcer Alan May talks Tom Wilson's suspension and the art of becoming the guy everyone loves to hate.

Ted Starkey

NHL playoffs 2018: Marchand rips Canadiens' Twitter over attempted tongue-lashing

The Montreal Canadiens tried to poke fun at Brad Marchand following the Boston Bruins playoff elimination, but the star forward was having none of it.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: J.T. Miller scores Game 5 winner, Lightning eliminate Bruins

J.T. Miller scored the series-clinching goal in the second period as the Lightning advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Backes leaves Game 5 after collision with Lightning's Miller

Bruins forward David Backes had to be helped off the ice in the second period of Game 5.

John Arlia

Sean Avery says Brad Marchand's playoff act isn't worth a lick: 'It’s stupidity'

Sean Avery, the most infamous of the NHL's modern-day miscreants, isn't impressed by Brad Marchand's strategy to get under opponents' skin during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Dave McCarthy

NHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand: Keep tongue to yourself, or face consequences

Brad Marchand's newfound desire to lick opponents is becoming a problem during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the NHL has had enough of his "unacceptable" behavior.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Dan Girardi the unlikely OT hero for Lightning in Game 4 win

Prior to Tampa Bay's Round 2 series with Boston, Dan Girardi hadn't scored a playoff goal since 2014.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Brad Marchand licks again, this time Lightning's Ryan Callahan

Brad Marchand was up to his old tricks during Game 4 of the Bruins-Lightning series as he licked the face of another opponent.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: David Pastrnak bats in Bruins' first goal of Game 4

David Pastrnak opened up scoring for Boston Tuesday night against the Lightning with a baseball-stye goal.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Lightning's Point weaves through Bruins' defense to open Game 4 scoring

Brayden Point opened the scoring for the Lightning in Game 4 with a fantastic individual effort to beat the Bruins.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' youngsters adjust to ebbs and flows of postseason

Boston leaned on its rookies during the regular season, and they passed every test. It's been a different experience under the microscope of the playoffs.

Marisa Ingemi

NHL playoffs 2018: Lightning's Palat scores fastest pair of goals to open a playoff game since 1996

Ondrej Palat struck twice to put the Tampa Bay Lightning up 2-0 just 3:19 into the first period on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Pastrnak penalized after Hedman hits himself with own stick

Bruins forward David Pastrnak was wrongfully assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Tuukka Rask livid after skate blade malfunction leads to Lightning goal

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask unsuccessfully pleaded for a whistle after his skate blade fell off mid-play during Saturday's Game 1. Mikhail Sergachev took advantage.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Nash scores on pretty deflection through his legs

Rick Nash scored a sleek goal to put the Bruins ahead 1-0 in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Evan Sporer

Reminder: Steven Stamkos, NHL's forgotten superstar, is still among elite

Steven Stamkos has the Lightning back in Stanley Cup contention. Even though we don’t always seem to talk about it, this season showed why he's still one of the NHL's best players.

Adam Gretz

NHL playoffs 2018: Babcock tells Maple Leafs Gardiner not to live with Game 7 struggles

While Jake Gardiner has continued to shoulder the blame for the Maple Leafs Game 7 loss against the Bruins, Mike Babcock said he also needs to move on from the moment.

Dave McCarthy

NHL Playoffs 2018: Defense, top guns fail Maple Leafs in first round

The evaluation process begins after the Toronto Maple Leafs were ousted in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins finish off Maple Leafs in back-and-forth Game 7

The Maple Leafs coughed up three separate one-goal leads in another Game 7 collapse against the Bruins.

Brandon Schlager

A timeline of a wild Toronto night of Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC and Blue Jays action

It was a busy, important night for Toronto sports, with four major sporting events featuring local teams happening around the globe.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Jake DeBrusk gives Bruins two more reasons to 'celly' into second round

The Bruins are moving on due in large part to contributions from rookie Jake DeBrusk, who had five goals, including two in Game 7, and two assists against the Maple Leafs.

Matt Kalman

NHL playoffs 2018: Jake Gardiner, Maple Leafs grapple with guilt of another blown Game 7

Once again, the Maple Leafs fell apart in the third period of a Game 7 against the Bruins. Jake Gardiner took responsibility for Wednesday's crushing 7-4 loss, but it wasn't only his fault.

Mike Ashmore

NHL playoffs 2018: Leafs' Kapanen outhustles Marchand to score must-see Game 7 goal

Kasperi Kapanen picked the right time to score his first playoff goal of 2018.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Morgan Rielly returns after being hit by Zdeno Chara shot

Morgan Rielly took a Zdeno Chara shot to the face during the first period of Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins, and was forced to leave the game.

Evan Sporer

NHL Mixed Bag: Penguins show they're still the team to beat on road to Stanley Cup

Using the first round as evidence, which conference’s playoff complexion is clearer? Right now, it looks like the road to the Stanley Cup still runs through Pittsburgh.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: With Game 7 looming, Maple Leafs hope to prove growth from last year

After getting bounced from the playoffs in the first round last year, Toronto has a shot at redemption Wednesday.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs Komarov healthy enough to return for Game 7

The Maple Leafs and head coach Mike Babcock will have the option to go with forward Leo Komarov in Game 7 against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, but might not necessarily exercise that option.

Evan Sporer

Predators, Jets thriller a reminder of broken NHL playoff format

Some of the best possible playoff matches will take place in the opening rounds of the NHL playoffs, depriving fans of the best possible conference finals.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Andersen's heroics help Leafs save season, force Game 7 vs. Bruins

Andersen made 32 saves in Toronto's 3-1 Game 6 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs stave off elimination, force Game 7 with 3-1 win over Bruins

The Maple Leafs avoided elimination with a 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 Monday.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs squeeze by Bruins, force a Game 6

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 to keep their season alive and extend their first-round series to a Game 6.

Evan Sporer

'Shell-shocked': Former Maple Leafs, Bruins share memories of 2013 miracle comeback

The Bruins' famous Game 7 comeback still feels fresh in the minds of the players five years later.

Dhiren Mahiban

NHL Playoffs 2018: Babcock says Maple Leafs need to 'dig in' to save season

The Maple Leafs need to figure things out soon, facing playoff elimination Saturday in Game 5 against the Bruins in Boston.

Dave McCarthy

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs Kadri thought length of suspension 'definitely a little harsh'

Nazem Kadri has finished serving his three-game suspension and set to return for the Maple Leafs, and thinks the supplemental discipline he was given for an illegal check was unfair.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Three takeaways as Patrice Bergeron-less Bruins beat Maple Leafs in Game 4

Gifted an opportunity to pull even following a sudden injury to Patrice Bergeron, the Maple Leafs still failed to solve a Bruins team that asserted its superiority in Game 4.

Brandon Schlager

Auston Matthews tops Sidney Crosby in 2017-18 jersey sales

Auston Matthews topped the charts with the NHL's best selling jersey this season.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs squander golden opportunity vs. Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a golden opportunity to even their best-of-seven series with the Boston Bruins, but they couldn't rise to the occasion.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Opportunistic Bruins claim Game 4, take 3-1 series lead over Maple Leafs

The Boston Bruins got some timely goals on Thursday to take a stranglehold in their first-round series against Toronto.

Rudi Schuller

NHL Playoffs 2018: How Maple Leafs' trust, teamwork set stage for crucial Marleau goal in Game 3

Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner and Patrick Marleau explain all the moving parts which led to Marleau's important second period goal in the Maple Leafs 4-2 victory over the Bruins on Monday.

Dave McCarthy

Leo Komarov injury update: Maple Leafs forward to sit again for Game 4

The Maple Leafs will once again be without forward Leo Komarov when they attempt to even their series against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday at Air Canada Centre.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs turn to veterans in crucial Game 3 victory over Bruins

The Leafs' experienced hands made the difference and got Toronto back into their first-round series at Air Canada Centre on Monday.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Andersen stars, Matthews pots game-winner as Maple Leafs take Game 3

Needing a win to avoid going down 3-0 in the series, the Maple Leafs put together a solid outing for a 4-2 win over Boston on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Leafs turn to Plekanec to fill Kadri's void, quiet Bergeron line in Game 3

Plekanec will center Toronto's second line alongside Mitch Marner and Patrick Marleau on Monday night.

John Arlia

Leo Komarov injury update: Leafs forward will not play in Game 3

Komarov left Saturday's Game 2 loss after being checked by Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Mathews says 's—t happens' in response to struggles

Auston Matthews gave a blunt assessment when asked about the dominant performance by the Bruins top line through two gams of their first-round playoff series.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Pastrnak's hat trick leads Bruins to Game 2 rout of Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs will attempt to even their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, but will have to do so without Nazem Kadri.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Leaky Leafs defense a culprit in Game 2 loss against Bruins

The Maple Leafs defense struggled at times this season, and the struggles have reemerged at a bad time, during their first-round series against the Bruins.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins chase Maple Leafs' Andersen with three quick goals

Boston scored four unanswered goals against Toronto in the first period of Game 2.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Mike Babcock explains hesitation to challenge offside goal in Game 1

Mike Babcock said he didn't challenge the Bruins' first goal in Game 1 because he didn't have the broadcast replay.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Nazem Kadri suspended three games for hit on Tommy Wingels

The Maple Leafs will have to make do without Nazem Kadri in the lineup for Games 2-4 of their first-round playoff series against the Bruins.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs have 'day to solve our problems' after Game 1 loss

The Maple Leafs lost Game One of their best-of-seven series with the Bruins, 5-1, Thursday night in Boston.

Michael Augello

NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins lean on special teams in decisive Game 1 win over Maple Leafs

The Bruins scored three power play goals on their way to a 5-1 home win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1 Thursday.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri ejected after hit on Tommy Wingels, gets hearing with Player Safety

Nazem Kadri was issued a charging major and a game misconduct after hitting Bruins forward Tommy Wingels.

Rudi Schuller

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Maple Leafs first-round series

Everything to know about the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Playoffs 2018: Breaking down, predicting Maple Leafs vs. Bruins first-round series

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins meet in a highly-anticipated first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Michael Augello

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