NHL News
Colorado Avalanche eliminate Winnipeg Jets, head to Round 2
After dropping the first game of this first-round series, and being eliminated in Round 1 last year, the Colorado Avalanche rolled off four consecutive wins, eliminating the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 on Tuesday night with a 6-3 victory.
'Lucky bounces' the difference as Hurricanes oust Islanders
The Hurricanes were helped to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by some puck luck, with Islanders captain Anders Lee lamenting, "It's just a tough way to lose a game."
Drury, Noesen score 8 seconds apart to help Hurricanes advance
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Stefan Noesen added another 8 seconds later as Carolina beat New York to clinch its first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series.
Oshie aims to iron out back problems before 17th season
Washington veteran forward T.J. Oshie, 37, didn't call it a career on Tuesday, but the Capitals winger acknowledged that he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season in the NHL.
Jets won't have Vladislav Namestnikov, Brenden Dillon for Game 5
Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenseman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won't be available for Game 5 against Colorado.
Connor Bedard, Brock Faber, Luke Hughes named Calder Award finalists
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard, the Wild's Brock Faber and the Devils' Luke Hughes are the finalists for the Calder Award, given to the NHL's top first-year player.
Overturned goals stymie Tampa Bay Lightning in season finale
Two goals, overturned because of goaltender interference, were "clearly a turning point" on Monday night, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, as the Lightning saw their season end with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Colorado Avalanche eliminate Winnipeg Jets, head to Round 2
After dropping the first game of this first-round series, and being eliminated in Round 1 last year, the Colorado Avalanche rolled off four consecutive wins, eliminating the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 on Tuesday night with a 6-3 victory.
'Lucky bounces' the difference as Hurricanes oust Islanders
The Hurricanes were helped to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by some puck luck, with Islanders captain Anders Lee lamenting, "It's just a tough way to lose a game."
Drury, Noesen score 8 seconds apart to help Hurricanes advance
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Stefan Noesen added another 8 seconds later as Carolina beat New York to clinch its first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series.
Oshie aims to iron out back problems before 17th season
Washington veteran forward T.J. Oshie, 37, didn't call it a career on Tuesday, but the Capitals winger acknowledged that he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season in the NHL.
Jets won't have Vladislav Namestnikov, Brenden Dillon for Game 5
Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenseman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won't be available for Game 5 against Colorado.
Connor Bedard, Brock Faber, Luke Hughes named Calder Award finalists
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard, the Wild's Brock Faber and the Devils' Luke Hughes are the finalists for the Calder Award, given to the NHL's top first-year player.
Overturned goals stymie Tampa Bay Lightning in season finale
Two goals, overturned because of goaltender interference, were "clearly a turning point" on Monday night, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, as the Lightning saw their season end with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their first-round series.