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Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net

Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.

Wild can't keep up in 'helter-skelter' loss to Avs Wild can't keep up in 'helter-skelter' loss to Avs

In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

Masterton finalists: Dahlin, Landeskog, Toews Masterton finalists: Dahlin, Landeskog, Toews

Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Jets forward Jonathan Toews are finalists for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy.

Sundin, Chayka to lead Maple Leafs' front office Sundin, Chayka to lead Maple Leafs' front office

The Maple Leafs have hired a surprising combination to lead their front office in former player Mats Sundin and former Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, the team announced Sunday, as Toronto takes a new look at a roster that revolves around Auston Matthews.

Down 1-0, Wild without Eriksson Ek, Brodin for G2 Down 1-0, Wild without Eriksson Ek, Brodin for G2

Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin, who both missed Game 1 on Sunday night, when the Minnesota Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche 9-6 in the Western Conference semifinals, will also miss Game 2 because of lower-body injuries.

McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Tocchet: Flyers not 'mentally prepared' for Game 1 Tocchet: Flyers not 'mentally prepared' for Game 1

After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, adding that "we just didn't make any plays."

Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash

Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be suspended for six or more games to start next season.

🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team 🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.