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Vancouver Canucks stay quiet on starting goalie for pivotal Game 5

Vancouver Canucks stay quiet on starting goalie for pivotal Game 5

VANCOUVER — Head coach Rick Tocchet isn't revealing who'll start in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.
Capitals' T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He'll only do so if his back problems are fixed

Capitals' T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He'll only do so if his back problems are fixed

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — T.J. Oshie lingered on the ice long after many of his Washington Capitals teammates departed for the locker room following the loss that eliminated them from the playoffs.
Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche

Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche

WINNIPEG — Going into his first career NHL playoff game on Tuesday, Cole Perfetti knew that he wouldn't have any family in the stands cheering him on, but he was certain they'd be there in spirit. The Whitby, Ont.
Namestnikov and Dillon out for Game 5 against Avs due to injuries as Jets face playoff elimination

Namestnikov and Dillon out for Game 5 against Avs due to injuries as Jets face playoff elimination

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenseman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won't be available for Game 5 against Colorado on Tuesday night as the Jets try to avoid playoff elimination.
When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum's still the word

When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum's still the word

DENVER — Upper-body injury? Lower-body injury? Or perhaps the ultimate in vagueness: general body soreness? Much to the chagrin of hockey fans yearning for information on NHL player injuries, teams remain steadfast in keeping such details close to th
Bedard, Faber, Hughes named finalists for NHL's rookie of the year award

Bedard, Faber, Hughes named finalists for NHL's rookie of the year award

NEW YORK — Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season's Calder Memorial Trophy.
Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination tonight from the marathon that is the NHL playoffs. Both were considered Cup "favourites" by popular betting firms just 11 short days ago.
Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series

Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The blast from the point hit Roope Hintz in the right arm, causing him to fall to the ice in pain. Just seconds later, however, he sent the same puck into the empty net on the other side of the rink to seal the victory.
NHL roundup: Panthers clinch first-round series with 6-1 win over Lightning

NHL roundup: Panthers clinch first-round series with 6-1 win over Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla.