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Isles swept after sweeping

After sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, the New York Islanders were swept themselves by the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 2.

Rudi Schuller

Lehner benched for Greiss

The Hurricanes scored a nice goal to start the period, but the second one was tough for Lehner to excuse.

Thomas Lott

Eriksson frustrated with decreasing playing time

The 33-year-old has struggled to live up to his six-year, $36-million contract.

Matt Hornick

All-in? The #ForTheGame movement and the future of pro women's hockey in North America

More than 200 women's hockey players across the globe have unified and agreed to not play in North America next season.

Mike Murphy

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

Rangers sign draft picks Vitali Kravtsov, Igor Shesterkin to entry-level deals

Kravtsov led all KHL players under 20 years old in goals and assists.

Matt Hornick

Reports: Sinclair buys Disney RSNs

The sale — which includes RSNs in some of the nation's biggest markets — is valued at more than $10 billion.

Bob Hille

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

MacKinnon grabs NHL playoff scoring lead

Nathan MacKinnon continued his stellar play with the opening goal in Colorado's 3-0 Game 4 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Rudi Schuller

Ron Rivera siren sounder for Canes

Carolina has a chance to advance to the conference finals by closing out the second-round series Friday against the Islanders.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

NHL playoffs 2019: Islanders should turn to Thomas Greiss for Game 4

Staring up from a 3-0 hole, the Islanders need to do something to change the momentum. Their first move should be in net.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets' playoff success an act worth the wait in Columbus

The Blue Jackets continue to be the surprise of the NHL playoffs. What's behind the playoff fever in Columbus?

Bill Bender

Hockey legend Red Kelly dies at 91

Kelly won eight Stanley Cups as a player with the Red Wings and Maple Leafs and also coached the Kings, Penguins and Leafs.

Marc Lancaster

Golden Knights promote Kelly McCrimmon to general manager

McCrimmon was a highly sought-after candidate to take over a front office elsewhere in the NHL.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs: Binnington loses cool

Binnington was handed two penalties — the first of his career.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs: Hintz keeps scoring

A lineup change worked well for Dallas as the rookie added another goal to his playoff resume.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes captain Justin Williams scores yet another big goal

Williams now has eight postseason game-winning goals after beating the Islanders.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov returns to lineup in Game 3

The rookie missed the last six games with a concussion.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers' Milan Lucic discusses how 'things haven't gone well,' possibility of joining Canucks

The 30-year-old winger has seen his production decline since signing with Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Datsyuk uninterested in NHL return unless with Detroit

It is believed Pavel Datsyuk's preference is to stay in the KHL to close out his career with hometown club Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Detroit is the only NHL destination he'd consider.

Rudi Schuller

Hughes added to Worlds roster

Jack Hughes is in contention with Kaapo Kakko to be the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft this year.

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

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks' Logan Couture delivers knockout with hat trick in Game 3 win over Avs

After being goalless in first two games, Sharks center Logan Couture netted a hat trick in Tuesday's Game 3 win.

Mark Suleymanov

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 UFA stock watch: Who has helped, hurt their market during 2019 playoffs?

Top free agents such as Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Artemi Panarin and Matt Duchene and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have seen their stocks rise with their postseason play.

Lyle Richardson

Matt Calvert out for Game 3

Matt Calvert's game-winning assist proved costly for the Avalanche in the long run.

Thomas Lott

Hurricanes' Petr Mrazek out Game 3?

The Hurricanes goaltender left his team’s Game 2 matchup against the Islanders and was listed as day-to-day.

E.Jay Zarett

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott comforts young fan struck by puck at Stars-Blues game

The Cowboys running back, who was in attendance for Game 3 between the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues, was quick to comfort the young fan.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NHL playoffs 2019: Stars' Esa Lindell puts on epic flop fest in Game 3 loss to Blues

Lindell may not get a Stanley Cup but he made his case for an Oscar.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Blues remain undefeated on the road after wild third period

Four goals were scored in a 5:16 span in Game 3 as the Blues secured a 2-1 series lead.

Matt Hornick

Canada announces WC roster

Hockey Canada announced it's roster on Monday ahead of the May tournament that will be held in Slovakia.

Jackie Spiegel

Van Riemsdyk hurt vs. Islanders

Van Riemsdyk was injured less than a minute into the game, when Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck slammed him against the boards.

Gabrielle McMillen

NHL Playoffs 2019: Avalanche's Matt Calvert takes massive hit after delivering game-winning assist

Calvert connected with Nathan MacKinnon for an empty net goal and was immediately pummelled by Brent Burns.

Matt Hornick

Simpsons poke fun at Senators in latest episode

Ottawa's recent struggles have been immortalized on one of TV's longest running shows.

Matt Hornick

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

CWHL auctioning trophies, memorabilia to help pay debts

An ugly end for the CWHL is only getting uglier.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Rookies lead the way as Stars tie series with Blues

Roope Hintz and Miro Heiskanen are making rookie postseason history for their team.

Matt Hornick

Updated list for NHL awards

The finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, for the NHL's Most Outstanding rookie, were announced Saturday.

Thomas Lott

World Championship 2019: John Tavares, Mark Stone commit to Team Canada

Team Canada has added some serious firepower ahead of the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.

Mark Suleymanov

Sharks' third line sparks win

All three goals were scored by the same line to give San Jose a two-goal lead.

Matt Hornick

Staal scores OT winner for 'Canes

The Game 1 match-up was the first game of the 2019 postseason to enter overtime with a 0-0 score.

Matt Hornick

Leafs have major work to do on blueline

The biggest offseason challenge for the Toronto Maple Leafs will come in reshaping the personnel on the blueline.

Dave McCarthy

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Sharks vs. Avalanche second-round series

Everything you need to know about the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Avs D Girard back for Sharks opener

Girard missed the last three games of Colorado's first-round series against the Flames with an upper-body injury.

Bob Hille

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Islanders vs. Hurricanes second-round series

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Kakko No. 1?

The Finnish forward has built a solid resume that could see him supplant Hughes for first overall.

Steve Kournianos

NHL rumors 2019: Busy offseasons

With their seasons coming to an end earlier than expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets will begin to work on their rosters for the 2019-20 season.

Lyle Richardson

Binnington continues stellar play

Binnington is now the winningest rookie goaltender in St. Louis postseason history.

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 Blues vs. Stars second-round series

Everything you need to know about the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mike Murphy

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

Nylander reflects on wasted season

The 2018-19 season didn't start till December for the 22-year-old forward following a contract dispute with the Maple Leafs.

Dave McCarthy

NHL playoffs: Predictions

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 playoffs — for the second time — following the craziest first round in recent memory.

Jackie Spiegel

Hyman tears ACL in playoffs

Hyman will undergo surgery Monday to repair a torn ACL sustained during the team's first-round playoff series against the Bruins.

Gabrielle McMillen

Williams notches game-winning assist for Canes

Hurricanes forward Justin Williams added to his storied history in series-deciding contests Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

Three takeaways from Caps/Canes

Brock McGinn will go down in history in Carolina after this game.

Thomas Lott

McGinn makes unbelievable save

The Capitals thought they had won the game with a late goal in the third period but Brock McGinn wasn't letting this shot cross the line.

Thomas Lott

Updated list for NHL awards

The finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award were announced Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Canes once again need Justin Williams to become 'Mr. Game 7'

Wednesday night will mark the ninth Game 7 for Justin Williams who has made a name for himself in these high-octane matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks avenge Joe Pavelski injury with historic power play in Game 7 win

An energized San Jose team used its captain's absence to launch a record-tying comeback vs. Vegas.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks on to second round thanks to unlikely OT hero Barclay Goodrow

The Sharks overcame multiple deficits to upset the reigning Western Conference champion Golden Knights in a thrilling seven-game series.

Mark Suleymanov

Golden Knights vs. Sharks results: Score, highlights as San Jose wins Game 7 in stunning fashion

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Sharks. San Jose advances to face Colorado in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

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

Kotkaniemi undergoes knee surgery

The 18-year-old scored 11 goals and tallied 23 assists in 79 games for Montreal in 2018-19.

E.Jay Zarett

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: Controversial goalie interference call on Alex Ovechkin paves way to Game 7

Alex Ovechkin thought he had tied Game 6 at 3-3. Instead, the goal was waved off and he was visibly frustrated.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: John Klingberg's series-clinching OT goal brings Stars closer to losing first-round pick

The Stars are headed to the second round but the ramifications of February's trade for Mats Zuccarello are showing.

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

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks' Martin Jones sets team record in win over Golden Knights

Sharks goaltender Martin Jones surpassed Wade Flaherty's team record with 58 saves against the Golden Knights.

Matt Hornick

Andrei Svechnikov doubtful vs. Caps

The rookie winger hit his head after getting into a fight with Alex Ovechkin last week and has yet to be fully cleared to return.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL playoffs 2019: Tomas Hertl makes good on Game 7 vow with 2OT goal for Sharks

It took over 90 minutes but Tomas Hertl's historic shorthanded marker sent the series to a decisive Game 7.

Mark Suleymanov

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

Norris Trophy finalists named

Hedman, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, has been named a finalist for the third straight year.

Arthur Weinstein

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

Yankees, Flyers distance Kate Smith

The Yankees suspended the use of the late singer's songs, while the Flyers followed suit and removed the statue of her outside their arena.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL playoffs 2019: Jets' Blake Wheeler uses colorful language with press after loss to Blues

For obvious reasons, Wheeler was disappointed the Jets' were eliminated from the playoffs Saturday night.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Tom Wilson delivers questionable hit in Capitals' Game 5 blowout win

Tom Wilson is known for his physicality, and it was on display again in the Capitals' 6-0 victory.

Mark Suleymanov

T.J. Oshie likely out for playoffs

Oshie left Game 4 of the Capitals' series against the Hurricanes after going headfirst into the boards following a hit by Warren Foegele.

Arthur Weinstein

Holtby talks statement win

The Capitals downed the Hurricanes 6-0 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 advantage in their series.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Jaden Schwartz pushes Blues to next round with historic goal, hat trick

Behind Jaden Schwartz's first career postseason hat trick, the Blues eliminated the Jets from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanoov

NHL playoffs 2019: Top line pushes Stars past Predators in Game 5

After getting another solid effort from its top forwards, Dallas is one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

Alex Ovechkin asked for fight

Ovechkin said after his Game 3 fight with Svechnikov that the Russian wanted to drop gloves, but the rookie disagrees.

Thomas Lott

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

NHL playoffs 2019: Avalanche extinguish Western Conference-best Flames, make history

With the Flames being eliminated, the top seeds in each conference have been bounced from the playoffs in the first round.

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

Trotz wants to beat Capitals

The Islanders await the winner of the Capitals and Hurricanes series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Thomas Lott

Steve Yzerman on why he had 'no hesitation' returning to Red Wings as GM

A Red Wing player of 22 years, Yzerman returns to Detroit with another Stanley Cup in his sights.

Matt Hornick

Sharks' Hertl guarantees Game 7

The Sharks staved off elimination with a win Thursday and Tomas Hertl sees the team earning the right to play again in San Jose.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Flames' James Neal a healthy scratch for Game 5 vs. Avalanche

A tumultuous season for the winger has led to a seat in the press box during the 2019 NHL playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Couture scores goal, loses teeth in Sharks win

Couture was both a winner and a loser Thursday night.

Matt Hornick

The Drake curse

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

Jackie Spiegel

Blues net game-winner in final minute of regulation

The goal completed a three-goal comeback for St. Louis.

Matt Hornick

Jets, Canes make history with first-minute goals

Teams are coming out the gate sprinting in the 2019 postseason.

Matt Hornick

Foegele sets Hurricanes record for fastest playoff goal

Just 17 seconds into the contest, Warren Foegele gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead to cap off a Carolina rush led by Justin Williams.

Rudi Schuller

Pens never 'came together as team'

The Penguins were swept in the first round of the postseason by the Islanders.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov ruled out for Game 4

The rookie was knocked out in Game 3 after a fight with Alexander Ovechkin and did not return.

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: Presidents' Trophy 'curse'

Despite winning the Presidents' Trophy easily, Tampa Bay was bounced in the first round in a historic sweep by the upstart Blue Jackets. Here's how the Lightning's choke compares to other No. 1 overall seeds who fell well short of winning the Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Mikko Rantanen ties, wins game for Avalanche, who lead Flames 3-1 in series

Mikko Rantanen capped a huge Colorado comeback with an overtime goal. Now, the West's eighth seed is poised to pull off another upset in this year's postseason.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs: Jones back in net

Despite a poor showing in the first period of Game 4 — a game he did not finish — Jones will get a reprieve in Game 5 between the Sharks and Golden Knights.

Jackie Spiegel

Hockey world reacts to Lightning's shocking first-round exit

The hockey world took swiftly to social media to register their take on one of the biggest collapses in Stanley Cup playoff history.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Evander Kane leaves Sharks' Game 4 loss after vicious jab to Golden Knights' Colin Miller

Evander Kane's latest physicality on the ice was a sucker punch during San Jose's loss at Vegas.

Mark Suleymanov

Connor nets first-ever Jets playoff OT goal

Kyle Connor's overtime winner on Tuesday powered the Jets to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of their first-round series.

Rudi Schuller

Isles complete first playoff sweep since '83 Stanley Cup

The Islanders continued their improbable run by sweeping the Penguins out of the playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

Tortorella hit with fans' beer, doesn't care

Notoriously grumpy John Tortorella seemed fine with being hit by the beverages of exuberant Columbus fans.

Rudi Schuller

Kings hire Todd McLellan as coach

Only one team finished with a worse record in the West than Todd McLellan's Oilers this season and that was the Kings.

Thomas Lott

NHL rumors: Sabres' GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason

The Sabres finished the 2018-19 season with a 33-39-10 record.

Lyle Richardson

Kane compares Reaves to Muffin Man

Evander Kane and Ryan Reaves dropped the gloves during Game 3 in Las Vegas and the Sharks forward was not impressed.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs 2019: Rod Brind'Amour says fighting 'not really' necessary in hockey

The Hurricanes head coach commented on Tuesday following one of his stars going to the hospital after being knocked out in Game 3.

Jackie Spiegel

Victor Hedman out for Game 4

The Lightning are down 3-0 in their first-round series with the Blue Jackets.

Thomas Lott

Svechnikov in concussion protocol

Rookie winger Andrei Svechnikov took three hard punches from his idol in Game 3 on Monday and hit his head on the ice when he fell.

Thomas Lott

Ovi gets a KO

Svechnikov needed to be helped off the ice.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Alex Ovechkin, Canes react to Andrei Svechnikov fight: 'I hope he's okay'

Carolina players were displeased with Ovechkin taking Svechnikov out of the game.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Cale Makar notches goal in debut as Avs rout Flames

After meeting his new teammates earlier in the day, the 2017 first-rounder quickly scores his first NHL goal.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Playoffs 2019: Predators' Pekka Rinne prevents Stars from series lead with multiple point-blank saves

Rinne covered all sides of the net to keep the game knotted until Nashville scored the go-ahead score.

Matt Hornick

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: Hurricanes set defensive record in Game 3 win over Capitals

Carolina set a franchise-record for fewest shots allowed in a postseason game.

Matt Hornick

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

Thornton suspended 1 game

Thornton was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play that occurred in the second period of Sunday's Game 3 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Vigneault named Flyers coach

Vigneault, who most recently coach the Rangers from 2013-18, has a career win percentage of .588 and a 648-435-35-98 record.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Stone completes first career hat trick in playoff win

Stone found the back of the net twice in the third period to ice the game for Vegas.

Matt Hornick

Sharks' Micheal Haley taken to locker room after taking puck to the ankle against Golden Knights

Haley was unable to put any weight on his ankle on his way off the ice.

Matt Hornick

Jets score three goals in four minutes, win Game 3

Winnipeg secured the first multi-goal lead for either team in the series and finally secured a win against the Blues.

Matt Hornick

Lightning on verge of elimination

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves 3-0 down in their first-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Rudi Schuller

USA wins WWC gold after controversial OT decision

Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal at the IIHF Women's World Championship on Sunday, but controversy reigned in the final moments.

Rudi Schuller

WWC: Canada primer

The IIHF Women's World Championship starts April 4. Here's everything to know about the tournament, including how to live-stream Team Canada games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

Jackie Spiegel

Red-hot Eberle leads Isles to commanding series lead

Another game, another opportunity for Jordan Eberle to write his name on the score sheet.

Rudi Schuller

Kucherov agitated by suspension: 'It sucks'

The Bolts will be without the regular season leader in points and assists for Game 3 against the Blue Jackets.

Mark Suleymanov

Avalanche ink Hobey Baker Award winner Cale Makar to entry-level contract

Cale Makar was the Avalanche's first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Mark Suleymanov

Canada routs Russia to claim WWC bronze

It wasn't gold, but Canada will return home with some hardware after defeating Russia 7-0 in the bronze-medal game of the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

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

NHL mock draft 2019: Devils hit jackpot with Jack Hughes; lottery prizes aplenty after No. 1

The lottery picks are set and now we sit and wait until June to see if the Devils do the expected and pick Jack Hughes at No. 1 overall. Until then, Sporting News projects the top 15 picks in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Steve Kournianos

NHL Draft: Top 31 prospects

American phenom Jack Hughes continues to top the NHL Draft rankings. Can Vasili Podkolzin or Kaapo Kakko top him? Here's SN's latest rankings.

Steve Kournianos

NHL playoffs 2019: Nathan MacKinnon sends Avs-Flames series to Denver tied 1-1

MacKinnon now has three postseason game-winning goals.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Matt Nieto scores Avalanche's first goal of postseason, with team down a man

Nieto scored just four goals during the regular season.

Matt Hornick

Smith ties Dallas-Nashville series with OT goal

Smith now has three game-winning goals for his career in the postseason.

Matt Hornick

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

Orpik lifts Caps in OT

The 37-year-old secured the win with his first goal since Jan. 20.

Matt Hornick

Simmonds leaves game

Simmonds came over to the Predators at the trade deadline.

Thomas Lott

Lightning face 'five-alarm fire' down 0-2

The Lightning are headed for Game 3 down 0-2 to the Blue Jackets, but there are reasons for Tampa Bay to be optimistic.

Mark Suleymanov

McDavid doesn't need surgery

The Oilers captain injured his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) but will be ready for training camp in September.

Chelsea Howard

Kucherov suspended for one game

The NHL suspends Lightning star Nikita Kucherov for one game for boarding the Blue Jackets' Markus Nutivaara late in Friday's game.

Bill Marx

Canada fails to reach WWC final

Canada was stunned by Finland in the women's world championship semifinals Saturday. For the first time in tournament history, Canada will not play in the final.

Mark Suleymanov

Werenski records Gordie Howe Hat Trick vs. Lightning

Getting a goal, assist and fight in the same game is rare in regular circumstances, but doing so in the playoffs against the President's Trophy winners is downright unthinkable.

Rudi Schuller

Jets' Wheeler ends 13-game drought in Game 2 loss

Winnipeg winger Blake Wheeler avoided a monthlong goal drought by a single day.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks forward Joe Thornton scores first postseason goal since 2016

San Jose Sharks veteran Joe Thornton notched his first playoff goal in nearly three years on Friday night.

Rudi Schuller

Islanders' 2-0 start a good omen

It's been a while since the Islanders led a playoff series 2-0.

Thomas Lott

Murray makes spectacular save, gets nervous reaction from mom

Mother's Day may still be a month away, but the bond between Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray and his mom was on full display Friday.

Rudi Schuller

Duchene records four points in Columbus' Game 2 victory

Matt Duchene was all over the score sheet Friday as the Columbus center led his team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs: Predictions

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 playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

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

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

Jackie Spiegel

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: Flames' Mike Smith records shutout, assist in Game 1 win over Avalanche

With the hometown crowd chanting "Smitty! Smitty!" the Calgary goalie delivered an outstanding performance in his first playoff game in seven years.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Flames' Andrew Mangiapane nets memorable goal in postseason debut

Mangiapane was not on the Flames roster to begin the season; he netted Calgary's first postseason goal on Thursday night.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs: Svechnikov nets two

Andrei Svechnikov became the youngest player in 22 years to record a two-goal game in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

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

Flames Game 1 jersey significance

The Flames are wearing their third alternate jerseys for Game 1 of their playoff series with the Avalanche and there's a cool reason why.

Thomas Lott

NHL playoffs: Ovechkin ties Hull

It did not even take one full period for the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to notch his first goal of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

Canada routs Germany in WWC quarterfinal

Jennifer Harss was by far the busiest woman on the ice as the German goaltender faced 66 shots in a 5-0 victory for Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

What the world was like for last Leafs Stanley Cup

Toronto hasn't won the cup in over a half century, so SN Canada took a look at how times have changed since then.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Sharks' Evander Kane, Golden Knights' Ryan Reaves exit after late-game scuffle

The game was well out of hand when the players were forced off the ice.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Josh Bailey's OT goal pushes Islanders to Game 1 win over Penguins

In a back-and-forth contest, Josh Bailey's OT goal gave the Islanders an early series advantage.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Stars rookie Miro Heiskanen nets two goals in first postseason game

Heiskanen only need two shots to give Dallas a 2-1 lead.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs: Pavelski scores off face

The Sharks' captain nets his first goal of the postseason — with his face.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Jordan Binnington's standout saves help Blues fend off Jets in Game 1

Known for his calm demeanor, Jordan Binnington essentially shut down Winnipeg's offense in St. Louis' comeback victory.

Mark Suleymanov

Dickinson sees stars

Dickinson returned to the game in the next period.

Matt Hornick

Blue Jackets stun Lightning in Game 1

Columbus came back from a 3-0 deficit in the first period to win Game 1.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Jets' Josh Morrissey returns to lineup for Game 1

Morrissey missed the Jets' final 20 regular season games due to an upper-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Jordan Eberle nets first postseason goal at Nassau Coliseum since 2015

It has been just under four years since the Islanders netted a goal at the Nassau Coliseum in a postseason setting.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Killorn scores

The goal was Killorn's 21st postseason goal in his 65th career game.

Matt Hornick

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Flames vs. Avalanche first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Jets vs. Blues first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Stars first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Murray Pam

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

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

WCF: Sharks vs. Golden Knights

Everything you need to know about the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mike Murphy

EQF: Islanders vs. Penuins

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Capitals vs. Hurricanes first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sammi Silber

Canada to be young, play 'uptempo style' at World Championship

Canada's team at the 2019 IIHF World Championship will probably be a little younger than previous editions.

Rudi Schuller

When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2019 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the full series-by-series schedule and bracket.

Jackie Spiegel

Taylor Hall's NHL Draft lottery magic continues as Devils draw first pick

Since being drafted first overall in 2010, Taylor Hall has been on the team with first pick in five of the past nine seasons.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL rumors: Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers hired Joel Quenneville on Monday and have a solid core in place, but GM Dale Tallon needs to take a look at free agency to truly fix what ails his club.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Draft lottery results

We now know how "Lose for Hughes" worked out.

Thomas Lott

NHL Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, 'Lose for Jack Hughes' sweepstakes

With likely No.1 pick Jack Hughes in sight, the Avalanche, Kings, Devils and others are in position to possibly land the 2019 NHL Draft's first overall pick.

Mark Suleymanov

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

NHL suspends Voynov for 2019-20

The free-agent defenseman initially was suspended indefinitely after his arrest in 2014 stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Oilers' Connor McDavid won't play for Canada at world championships

The Oilers seem to have caught a break on the injury front with their captain, but Team Canada will be without its biggest star year.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2019 playoffs

The NHL's year-over-year standings upheaval have made for an interesting 2019 Stanley Cup playoff race. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

Rudi Schuller

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