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Bruins' braintrust says off-season priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman

Bruins' braintrust says off-season priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is ready to go with a goaltender rotation again next season — “if we can make the math work.
Rivalry renewed: A lookback at past Oilers-Stars playoff matchups

Rivalry renewed: A lookback at past Oilers-Stars playoff matchups

DALLAS — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are set to meet the well-balanced — and well-rested — Dallas Stars in the NHL's Western Conference final.
Jim Hiller will remain head coach of the Los Angeles Kings after having interim tag removed

Jim Hiller will remain head coach of the Los Angeles Kings after having interim tag removed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Hiller will continue to be the Los Angeles Kings head coach after having the interim tag removed Wednesday by vice president and general manager Rob Blake.
Oilers visit the Stars to begin the third round

Oilers visit the Stars to begin the third round

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
Stanley Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16 million viewers in the U.S. through first 2 rounds

Stanley Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16 million viewers in the U.S. through first 2 rounds

NEW YORK (AP) — The first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs have been the most-watched in the U.S. Going into the conference finals, the playoffs are averaging 1.16 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and truTV.
NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage

NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage

No matter which team wins the Stanley Cup championship this year it will be a first this century.
Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay

Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville.
Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers set to face Panthers in Eastern Conference final

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers set to face Panthers in Eastern Conference final

One year after reaching the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers are back in the Eastern Conference final. The Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers have made it there for the second time in three years.
Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

TORONTO — The opportunity to give a talented team the extra boost it needs was an enticing one for Craig Berube. Berube was introduced at a press conference as the Toronto Maple Leafs' newest head coach on Tuesday.
Senators add former NHL player and veteran executive Rob DiMaio to front office

Senators add former NHL player and veteran executive Rob DiMaio to front office

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have added veteran executive Rob DiMaio to their front office, the NHL club announced Tuesday.