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Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored goals, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the favored Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
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.
Eriksson Ek, Brodin will miss Games 1-2 for Wild
Before Game 1 in Denver on Sunday, the Minnesota Wild announced the club will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of the second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche because of lower-body injuries.
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
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
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.
Ehlers returns, Canes improve to 5-0 in playoffs
Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned Saturday night, when his club defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored goals, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the favored Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
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.
Eriksson Ek, Brodin will miss Games 1-2 for Wild
Before Game 1 in Denver on Sunday, the Minnesota Wild announced the club will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of the second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche because of lower-body injuries.
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
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
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.
Ehlers returns, Canes improve to 5-0 in playoffs
Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned Saturday night, when his club defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.