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Panthers beat Bruins 2-1 with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

Panthers beat Bruins 2-1 with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

BOSTON (AP) — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice considered it a good omen when the fire alarm went off at the team hotel Friday afternoon, just as he was settling in for a pre-game nap.
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Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers

Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers

BOSTON (AP) — Boston captain Brad Marchand was dressed and back in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers on Friday night with the Bruins needing a victory to keep their playoff season alive.
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Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Craig Berube has been handed the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn't experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success.
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Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Craig Berube as their coach on Friday, bringing in someone with Stanley Cup-winning experience to try to help the storied franchise end the longest championship drought in the NHL. Berube coached the St.
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Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

VANCOUVER — The Oilers have been here before, heading back to Edmonton with their season on the line. The team is looking for a different result this time around. “You just have to take it one game at a time," Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said Friday.
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Stars centre Roope Hintz out for Game 6 with upper-body injury; Avs without centre Yakov Trenin

Stars centre Roope Hintz out for Game 6 with upper-body injury; Avs without centre Yakov Trenin

DENVER (AP) — The Dallas Stars will be without centre Roope Hintz for a second straight game because of an upper-body injury. Hintz will miss Game 6 of their second-round series with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
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Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider had just helped the New York Rangers finally finish off the Carolina Hurricanes with a huge third-period performance when he was asked what it meant to him considering his long run with the franchise.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination, and the New York Rangers booked their ticket to the Eastern Conference final. Here are five things to know entering Friday's post-season action: MILLER TIME J.T.
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Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Panthers -146, Bruins +123; over/under is 5.
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Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Avalanche -119, Stars +100; over/under is 6.
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