National Hockey

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck wasn't laying any blame for missing out on a shutout in his first NHL playoffs by 45 seconds.

WINNIPEG — The Minnesota Wild are hoping a change of scenery will jolt them back into their first-round playoff series.

PITTSBURGH — His team embarrassed by the defending Stanley Cup champions in a lopsided playoff-opening loss, Philadelphia Flyers coach Dave Hakstol could have panicked. Instead, he doubled down. No switching up the lines. No swapping the goaltenders.

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri has been suspended three game by the NHL for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Tommy Wingels in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

George Parros is a busy man early in the Stanley Cup playoffs thanks to a rash of questionable hits around the NHL.

BOSTON — Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock usually meets the media after practice with sweat dripping from his brow following a quick and intense off-ice workout.

NASHVILLE — Yes, Predators forward Filip Forsberg has watched the video of his jaw-dropping goal against Colorado a couple times, and even he agrees putting the puck through not only his legs but a defender's with a dangle ranks as his most creative

Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday.

Ken Hitchcock wasn't sure how long he would coach the Dallas Stars the second time around after 15 years away. Turned out to be one season.

TORONTO — The chance to win a Stanley Cup only comes along so often, even if a player puts in a lengthy career. There is a group of veterans still searching for their first Stanley Cup this post-season despite their longevity in the game.