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Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win
The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.
Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game
Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.
Knights make another Game 1 statement, top Avs
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves, and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Avalanche 4-2.
Avs feel 'trickle-down effect' with Makar sidelined
With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avalanche hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds during a 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Ducks' Terry needs surgery; timeline uncertain
Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.
Scheifele shines in Canada's win at hockey worlds
Mark Scheifele scored three goals on Thursday, including the game winner 29 seconds into overtime in Canada's 6-5 victory over Norway at the ice hockey world championship.
Sabres reward coach Ruff with 2-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres have rewarded coach Lindy Ruff with a two-year contract extension after the 66-year old led Buffalo back to the NHL playoffs, ending a league-leading 14-year postseason appearance drought.
Hammer time: Isles reveal AHL affiliate's name
The name of the Islanders' AHL affiliate is the Hamilton Hammers after the club was relocated to the Canadian city.
👀 Expert picks for Avs-Knights, Canes-Canadiens
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?
Canadiens pounce on Canes early, roll to G1 win
The Canadiens pounced for four first-period goals on slow-starting Carolina -- coming off the longest postseason break in more than a century -- and handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.
Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game
Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.
Knights make another Game 1 statement, top Avs
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves, and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference finals by holding off the Avalanche 4-2.
Avs feel 'trickle-down effect' with Makar sidelined
With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avalanche hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds during a 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Ducks' Terry needs surgery; timeline uncertain
Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.
Scheifele shines in Canada's win at hockey worlds
Mark Scheifele scored three goals on Thursday, including the game winner 29 seconds into overtime in Canada's 6-5 victory over Norway at the ice hockey world championship.
Sabres reward coach Ruff with 2-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres have rewarded coach Lindy Ruff with a two-year contract extension after the 66-year old led Buffalo back to the NHL playoffs, ending a league-leading 14-year postseason appearance drought.
Hammer time: Isles reveal AHL affiliate's name
The name of the Islanders' AHL affiliate is the Hamilton Hammers after the club was relocated to the Canadian city.
With the puck dropping on the penultimate round clashes, who do our experts take in each series?