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Rangers look to regroup as they return home with 3-1 series lead against Hurricanes
Vin A. Cherwoo, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Rangers don't plan to dwell on their first loss of the postseason. They still have plenty of confidence in themselves. The Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers now head home with a 3-1 series lead as they face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Monday night (7 p.m., ESPN). The Rangers had won their first seven games of the playoffs, but the Hurricanes got the tiebreaking goal late in the third period of a 4-3 win in Game 4 to avoid elimination. Dallas takes a 2-1 series lead against Colorado into Game 4 of their Western Conference series.
Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series lead
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated May 11 - 11:58 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series. Logan Stankoven also scored twice and Oettinger finished with 29 saves for Dallas. Mikko Rantanen scored for Colorado and Alexandar Georgiev had 19 saves.
Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated May 11 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series. Skjei's shot from the the point came off a feed from Tuevo Teravainen for Carolina's first goal with the man advantage in 17 tries in the series. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Stefan Noesen and Sebastian Aho each scored for Carolina. Will Cuylle, Barclay Goodrow and Alexis Lafreniere scored for the Rangers. Game 5 is Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Chytil sidelined for Game 4 of Rangers' 2nd-round series against Hurricanes
The Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 5:19 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil was ruled out for Saturday's playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes. That comes one game after his first action since November due to a head injury that at one point had him ruled out for the season. Chytil didn't participate in a morning skate due to what coach Peter Laviolette told reporters was an unspecified illness. The 24-year-old Chytil played just 10 regular-season games before facing suspected concussion issues. The Rangers are up 3-0 in the second-round playoff series.
Bouchard scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Canucks in Game 2 to even playoff series
The Associated Press | Updated May 11 - 1:26 a.m. | Save Story
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had a goal and three assists, and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner finished with 16 saves. Nikita Zadorov had a goal and an assist, and Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser also scored for the Canucks. Arturs Silovs made 27 saves. Game 3 in the best-of-seven series is Sunday in Edmonton.
Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated May 10 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Evan Rodrigues scored twice, and Brandon Montour also connected for the Panthers, who have won back-to-back games after dropping the opener at home. A 6-1 winner Wednesday night, Florida scored 10 straight goals before Jakub Lauko made it 4-1 early in the third and Jake DeBrusk followed with 11:31 left to make it a two-goal game. But Boston, which played the final 20 minutes without captain and No. 2 scorer Brad Marchand, could get no closer. Game 4 is Sunday night in Boston.
Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Rangers have carried the form that made them the NHL's best regular-season team straight into the postseason. That has them within a win of becoming the first team into the conference finals. The Rangers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday night's Game 4. The Presidents' Trophy winner is on the verge of sweeping past the team that finished third in the NHL standings. They're also the first team in 16 years to start a postseason at 7-0. Saturday's schedule also includes Dallas visiting Colorado in a series tied at 1-1.
Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated May 10 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the second-round Western Conference series. Tyler Seguin got his first goal this postseason on a short-hander at the end of a 3-on-1 breakaway for the Stars that put them up 4-0 late in the second period. Esa Lindell added an empty-netter with 20 seconds left. Jake Oettinger had 28 saves for Dallas. Joel Kiviranta, Brandon Duhaime and Valeri Nichushkin scored in the third period for the Avalanche.
Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kochetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. Panarin scored after Carolina defenseman Dmitry Orlov lost control of a puck in the corner in the defensive zone. Vincent Trocheck collected it on the right side and sent it toward the crease to Panarin, who tipped the puck behind him as defenseman Jalen Chatfield tried to push him away from the crease. The puck slipped under the right elbow and past the ribs of Kochetkov. The Rangers can complete the sweep in Game 4 here Saturday night.
Rangers get Chytil back in lineup for Game 3 against Hurricanes after lengthy absence
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Rangers got a boost Thursday night with the return of forward Filip Chytil during an overtime playoff victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. It marked his first action since November and coming more than three months after he was ruled out for the season due to a head injury. The 24-year-old Chytil played just 10 regular-season games before facing suspected concussion issues. He played 12:02 of ice time and 17 shifts in the 3-2 overtime win as New York took a 3-0 series lead.
Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit
The Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit. General manager Brad Treliving announced the decision Thursday. The Maple Leafs losing to rival Boston made it four times in five years under Keefe they were eliminated in the first round. Toronto won just one playoff series since Keefe took over in late 2019. Treliving said the organization determined a new voice was needed to push through to its ultimate goal. Management is expected to address reporters Friday about the coaching change and other end-of-season topics.
Stars getting 22-goal scorer Mason Marchment back for Game 2 vs. Colorado. He missed 6 games hurt
The Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
Mason Marchment is set to return to the Dallas Stars' lineup in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche. Marchment missed the last six games since he and Radek Faksa both left the Stars bench with undisclosed injuries late in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference series against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 24. Coach Pete DeBoer says Marchment on Thursday night will replace Faksa, who missed four games before returning for Game 7 against the Golden Knights and scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period of their 2-1 series-clinching victory Sunday night. Marchment had 22 regular-season goals, and one in the playoff opener.
Panthers head to Boston for Game 3. Canucks seek 2-0 lead on Oilers
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
and tensions ran hot in Game 2. Tkachuk and Bruins star David Pastrnak fought in the third period, a rarity for offensive stars. It was just the third fighting penalty of the season for Tkachuk, and Pastrnak's first since March 2018.
Hurricanes make change in net. Go to Pytor Kochetkov for Game 3 against the Rangers
The Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
The Carolina Hurricanes are making a change in goal for Game 3 against the New York Rangers trailing the series 2-0. Pyotr Kochetkov is set to start Thursday night after Frederik Andersen was in net for their first seven playoff games. Coach Rod Brind'Amour says it's a chance for Andersen to get some rest. Brind'Amour thinks Kochetkov will be fresh and hopes the 24-year-old rookie has a great game. Andersen allowed eight goals on 62 shots through the first two games against the Rangers. Kochetkov has not played since April 14.
Straw poll: What are your favorite NHL team names?
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Voting for Utah's NHL team officially began on Wednesday and the first round will run through May 22. But why wait that long to get a feel for what Utah wants in a name?
What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name. Owner Ryan Smith has told The Associated Press the team will be know as Utah something, rather than Salt Lake City. The options given to fans to choose from are Frost, Ice, Powder, Mountaineers, Freeze, Mammoth, Black Diamonds, Blast, Caribou, Blizzard, Swarm, Hive, Outlaws, Yeti, Squall, Fury, Glaciers, Canyons, Venom and HC for Hockey Club. Smith Entertainment Group bought the Arizona Coyotes from former owner Alex Meruelo and relocated the team to Salt Lake City.
Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
The Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 12:58 a.m. | Save Story
Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series. Garland took a short pass from Dakota Joshua, faked a slap shot at the right circle and slipped a wrist shot between goalie Stuart Skinner's legs from a sharp angle for Vancouver's second goal in 39 seconds and third in 4:48. Game 2 is Friday night in Vancouver. Elias Lindholm got the comeback started with 2:59 left in the second period. J.T. Miller cut it to 4-3 at 9:38 of the third, and Nikita Zadorov tied it with 6:13 remaining.
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece. Brandon Montour had a goal and two assists for Florida, which also got goals from Steven Lorentz, Gustav Forsling and Eetu Luostarinen. The Panthers chased Bruins starter Jeremy Swayman early in the third period after four straight goals, then added two more against Linus Ullmark. Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 14 saves for the Panthers. The five-goal margin matched Florida's biggest ever in a playoff game, tying the mark set against Tampa Bay in another 6-1 win on April 29. Charlie Coyle had the goal for the Bruins.
Smith Entertainment Group releases bracket to name Utah NHL team
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
Coming soon: A team name for Utah's NHL club.
