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Woll to start Game 2 for Leafs against Panthers; no timeline on Stolarz's return

Woll to start Game 2 for Leafs against Panthers; no timeline on Stolarz's return

TORONTO — Joseph Woll is heading back under the post-season spotlight. It's a place the Maple Leafs goaltender has thrived in the past.
Another comeback, but rare Game 1 win in a playoff series for Edmonton Oilers

Another comeback, but rare Game 1 win in a playoff series for Edmonton Oilers

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers winning the first game of a playoff series was rare. Coming from behind to do it was not.
Buffalo Sabres hire former NHLer Eric Staal as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams

Buffalo Sabres hire former NHLer Eric Staal as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Former NHL forward Eric Staal is rejoining the Buffalo Sabres , this time in a front-office role as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, the team announced Wednesday.
Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s permanent name Thursday morning after more than a year of fan input and voting.
Oilers visit the Golden Knights with 1-0 series lead

Oilers visit the Golden Knights with 1-0 series lead

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -132, Oilers +112; over/under is 6.
Carolina visits Washington with 1-0 series lead

Carolina visits Washington with 1-0 series lead

Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -135, Capitals +114; over/under is 5.
Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in second-round playoff opener

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in second-round playoff opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One thing is becoming clear during this year's NHL playoffs: Don't count out the Edmonton Oilers. They rallied from a 2-0 series deficit to oust Los Angeles in six games in the first round.
Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One thing is becoming clear during this year's NHL playoffs: Don't count out the Edmonton Oilers. They rallied from a 2-0 series deficit to oust Los Angeles in six games in the first round.
NHL playoffs: Slavin scores in OT as Hurricanes clip Capitals 2-1 in second-round opener

NHL playoffs: Slavin scores in OT as Hurricanes clip Capitals 2-1 in second-round opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.