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Martinook, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Devils 3-1 for 2-0 lead in playoff series

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Martinook scored a go-ahead short-handed goal in the second period and Frederik Andersen came up big in net all night to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey De...

Apr 22, 2025

Matthew Tkachuk back in Panthers' lineup for Game 1 against Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Florida Panthers' lineup, returning to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup champions' first-round series at Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. Tkachuk went thr...

Apr 22, 2025

Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak races from daughter's birth to playoff game

LOS ANGELES - Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pre-game routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman was ...

Apr 22, 2025

Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

WINNIPEG - A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday's Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seve...

Apr 22, 2025

Sent off against Toronto FC, Salt Lake's Diego Luna has red card rescinded on appeal

Real Salt Lake star midfielder Diego Luna, sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss to visiting Toronto FC, has had the red card rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, made up of one representative from Cana...

Apr 22, 2025

Xhekaj or not, Canadiens confident they can match physical Capitals

WASHINGTON - Martin St. Louis was getting peppered with questions about his defence corps. The Montreal Canadiens head coach knew what was really being asked. The Washington Capitals came out with a b...

Apr 22, 2025

Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

LOS ANGELES - A late-season injury gave Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner time to reflect ahead of playoffs. Now, after a wild 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday in Game 1 of their first-...

Apr 22, 2025

Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins...

Apr 22, 2025

Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive's contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a s...

Apr 22, 2025

Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off

TORONTO - Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff se...

Apr 22, 2025