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Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Mark Didtler, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series. Brandon Montour, Sam Reinhart and Steven Lorentz also scored for the Panthers, who will seek a sweep Saturday night in Tampa. Tkachuk had a first-period goal and added an empty-netter with 32 seconds left. Steven Stamkos, Tyler Motte and Nicholas Paul scored for Tampa Bay, with Paul cutting it to 4-3 with 5:10 left. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 shots.
Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev hoping confidence boost carries into Game 3 against Jets
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Alexandar Georgiev got out of his own way in order to get out of his own head. The Colorado goaltender imagined winning and all the feelings that went along with it. By keeping negative vibes at bay, Georgiev snapped out of his shot-stopping doldrums and helped the Avalanche split games in Winnipeg. Georgiev is confident he has rediscovered his confidence heading into Game 3 on Friday night in the Mile High City. Â This time of year, it's all about quickly turning the page, no matter the outcome.
Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. Hanifin was one of the three trade-deadline acquisitions for the Knights, the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Jonathan Marchessault scored his second goal of this series, and his franchise-record 36th in the postseason while appearing in all 90 of Vegas' playoff games. Jack Eichel assisted on Marchessault's goal and added an empty-netter. Logan Thompson had 20 saves in his second career playoff start. Game 3 is Saturday night in Las Vegas.
'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through two games of the Washington Capitals' first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0. Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged Ovechkin is struggling. The No. 2 career goal-scorer in NHL history believes he needs to be more patient starting with Game 3 Friday night at home. Washington needs production from its longtime captain to get back in the series.
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
The Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon's Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season. The Kraken will be the first NHL team to have a streaming deal with Prime Video for all non-nationally televised games and will be available to Amazon Prime members in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has a minority stake in the ownership group of the Kraken. Seattle will partner with TEGNA for the over-the-air component, with most of the broadcasts airing on KONG-TV in Seattle. At least 15 of the games are expected to air on KING, the NBC affiliate in Seattle, with games also on TEGNA-owned stations in Portland, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington.
Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic
The Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. The contract runs through the 2029-30 season with a $4.6 million salary-cap hit. Chicago went 23-53-6 this year, setting a franchise record for losses. But it is hoping for a turnaround as soon as next season, and the contract for Vlasic stamps the Illinois native as part of the team's young core. The 6-foot-6 Vlasic, who turns 23 in June, had two goals and 14 assists in 76 games this season.
Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
The Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 12:52 a.m. | Save Story
Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series. Los Angeles rebounded from a 7-4 loss Monday night in the opener to send the series to Los Angeles tied 1-1. Game 3 is Friday night. Adrian Kempe scored twice in the first period for Los Angeles. Drew Doughty also connected in the first for the Kings, making it 3-1. Kevin Fiala scored in the third, and Cam Talbot made 27 saves. Dylan Holloway scored twice for Edmonton, tying it at 4 early in the third period.
Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
The Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Brad Marchand broke a tie midway through the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. After Todd Bertuzzi tied it for Toronto with 8:35 left, Marchard put the Bruins back in front 28 second later. He took a pass from Danton Heinen and ripped a shot past goalie Ilya Samsonov's ear. Marchand capped the scoring with an empty-netter and also had an assist. Jake DeBrusk and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston, and Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves. Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto, and Samsonov made 30 saves. Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.
'My best day in the NHL': Utah gives new NHL team a hero's welcome
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Wednesday just might have been the favorite for the players and head coach as they were welcomed to Salt Lake City.
Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
John Coon, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home Wednesday. Players and coaches were greeted at the airport in morning by a crowd of approximately 100 players from local youth hockey programs. The kids chanted "Go, Utah! Go, Utah!" The team attended a fan celebration at the Delta Center in the afternoon. The arena was packed for the free event, with many fans turned away at the doors. The challenges uprooting from Arizona are tempered by the energetic reception the club has received in the state and a chance to build a new history and culture.
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander sits out 3rd straight game to open the playoffs
The Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 5:19 p.m. | Save Story
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander sat out his third straight game to open the playoffs Wednesday night because of an undisclosed injury. Rookie forward Nick Robertson took Nylander's spot in the lineup against the Boston Bruins, with the teams tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series. Nylander played all 82 regular-season games, scoring 40 goals for the second straight season and adding a career-high 58 assists.
Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs
Fred Goodall, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
not panic. The New York Islanders are also down 2-0 after playing well at times and losing their first two games of the NHL playoffs on the road. Both teams understand it'll take a lot more than a return to home ice Thursday night to alter the course of first-round matchups between the Lightning and Florida Panthers and Islanders and Carolina Panthers. New York blew a three-goal lead in its Game 2 loss to the Hurricanes. Tampa Bay dropped a pair of one-goal games to the Panthers to fall behind 2-0 in a series for the first time since losing Games 1 and 2 of the 2020 Eastern Conference on the road. The Lightning rallied to win that series against the New York Rangers.
Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
The San Jose Sharks have fired coach David Quinn after two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project. General manager Mike Grier announced the decision on Wednesday following a review of the team's season. Grier hired Quinn to replace Bob Boughner shortly after taking over as GM in 2022. Quinn spent two seasons in San Jose that were marked with lackluster play as the team traded away several high-priced stars. The Sharks had a 41-98-25 record in Quinn's two seasons for the worst mark in the NHL in that span.
Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo could be set for a larger role given an injury to fellow blue-liner Brett Pesce. Pesce went out in the second period of Game 2 against the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury. Coach Rod Brind'Amour says Pesce will "more than likely" miss the remainder of the first-round playoff series. DeAngelo has played sparingly behind Carolina's top six defensemen. But he worked with Brady Skjei in Pesce's spot during practice Wednesday. DeAngelo brings an offensive-minded presence. Carolina has a 2-0 series lead entering Thursday's road game against New York.
A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
with a reach beyond these NHL playoffs and this series between Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning. It won a game. It may grow the game, too. Maurice says "there'll be a number of kids in the driveway this weekend and they'll all want to play goal for the first time."
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
The Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 12:58 a.m. | Save Story
also had a goal and an assist for the Predators, Colton Sissons and Kiefer Sherwood also scored and Juuse Saros made 17 saves. Nikita Zadorov scored for Vancouver. The Canucks were playing without All-Star goalie Thatcher Demko, who was ruled out with an undisclosed injury earlier on Tuesday. Casey DeSmith took over in net and stopped 12 of 15 shots he faced.
Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
The Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 12:31 a.m. | Save Story
Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist and the Colorado Avalanche scored four goals in the second period in a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night to tie the first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Miles Wood, Zach Parise, Josh Manson and Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche. Alexandar Georgiev made 30 saves for Colorado, a bounce-back effort after allowing seven goals on 23 shots in the series opener. David Gustaffson and Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 31 shots.
Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
who found Verhaeghe. He waited for Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to commit, then put the puck over him to end it. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 21 shots, including some highlight-reel saves. Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored for Florida. Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos had goals for Tampa Bay.
Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
somehow made the save.
