National Hockey

TAMPA, Fla. — It's great to play well, even better to win. That's how the Tampa Bay Lightning view a 2-0 series lead over the New Jersey Devils. "As a coach, you care about everything.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed winger Ty Rattie to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The Airdrie, Alta., native put up nine points during an 11-game audition alongside Oilers star centre Connor McDavid down the stretch.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets got a boost from their frenzied fans over their two victories at home over Minnesota. Jets forward Paul Stastny is expecting another raucous crowd now that the series is moving south of the border.

DULUTH, Minn. — The Winnipeg Jets' flight to Minnesota had to be rerouted Saturday because of an early spring blizzard that forced the cancellation of over 200 flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

NASHVILLE — Ryan Hartman got a bit nervous with the puck so close to the empty net after a shot by P.K. Subban.

By sticking with Philipp Grubauer in net for Game 2, the Washington Capitals are taking a page from the Philadelphia Flyers' most recent goaltending decision.

BOSTON — The Toronto Maple Leafs expected Nazem Kadri to be suspended a game or two for his hit on Tommy Wingels in the 5-1 loss that opened their first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins. The three-game ban, however, caught them off guard.

LAS VEGAS — What happens in Vegas, continues to happen in Vegas. The NHL's Golden Knights are the toast of the town.

Thomas Vanek learned early in his career how tough it is to win in the playoffs.

PITTSBURGH — Sean Couturier had a goal and two assists, Brian Elliott stopped 34 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Friday night to even the first-round Eastern Conference series at a game apiece.