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'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

WINNIPEG — Judgement Day has arrived for the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the NHL team’s long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the Jets go deep in the playoffs.
'Proud cities, proud franchises': Leafs, Sens ready to reignite Battle of Ontario

'Proud cities, proud franchises': Leafs, Sens ready to reignite Battle of Ontario

John Tavares remembers watching the knife-edged action as a young hockey player dreaming of the big stage. Auston Matthews has seen the highlights and heard the stories. The run-through-a-wall passion. The crackling atmosphere. The tension.
Canadiens defenceman David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs

Canadiens defenceman David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs

BROSSARD — David Savard knows his NHL career is coming to a close. But with the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs, he doesn’t know exactly when he’ll hang up his skates.
Dallas Stars going into playoffs without injured top goal scorer Jason Robertson

Dallas Stars going into playoffs without injured top goal scorer Jason Robertson

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said Friday.

Stars and Avalanche square off to begin the NHL Playoffs

Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -124, Stars +104; over/under is 5.
Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale.
Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins' 5-2 win over Capitals

Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins' 5-2 win over Capitals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale.
NY Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: report

NY Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: report

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said the New York Rangers informed the league last year they were looking into sexual assault allegations by a team employee against player Artemi Panarin after a report detailing the situation and settlement payments made to
'Fun stuff starts now': Leafs turn attention to Senators in playoff Battle of Ontario

'Fun stuff starts now': Leafs turn attention to Senators in playoff Battle of Ontario

TORONTO — Craig Berube wanted to finish Thursday night healthy. That mission accomplished, the Maple Leafs and their head coach can now solely focus on what the group has been working toward all season — the Stanley Cup playoffs.