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Maple Leafs get 'fortuitous bounce,' win lottery Maple Leafs get 'fortuitous bounce,' win lottery

The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery Tuesday for the first pick in the NHL draft, a victory at a critical time for a franchise that failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Wild simply 'not good enough,' Avs take 2-0 lead Wild simply 'not good enough,' Avs take 2-0 lead

A goaltender change didn't amount to much for Minnesota on Tuesday night, as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through the Wild's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 victory, securing them a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Islanders' Schaefer leads Calder Trophy finalists Islanders' Schaefer leads Calder Trophy finalists

Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov and Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke were named finalists for the Calder Trophy.

Canucks' Rutherford stepping down from role Canucks' Rutherford stepping down from role

Jim Rutherford is stepping down as Vancouver's president of hockey operations following next month's NHL draft.

Sabres' Carrick (arm) expected back vs. Habs Sabres' Carrick (arm) expected back vs. Habs

The Sabres' Sam Carrick, who injured his arm during a fight March 31, is back at practice and expected to play in the next round against the Canadiens.

Hedman: Absence was to address mental health Hedman: Absence was to address mental health

Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.

'Annoyed' Quenneville rips non-call in Ducks' loss 'Annoyed' Quenneville rips non-call in Ducks' loss

The Anaheim Ducks were irked by a linesperson's decision to wave off icing on the Vegas Golden Knights' winning goal in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinals series Monday, with coach Joel Quenneville saying "it was a huge call," and "an easy call."

Stars captain Benn on future: 'Figure it out later' Stars captain Benn on future: 'Figure it out later'

Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said captain Jamie Benn "needs to come back" for an 18th season, after Dallas was eliminated in the first round.

⛸️ Sold out: Canes not restocking 'beer skates' ⛸️ Sold out: Canes not restocking 'beer skates'

The Hurricanes' viral drinking vessel, the beer skate, won't return this season after the item sold out early in Carolina's playoff run.