Panthers nail down top of Atlantic with win over Maple Leafs, Bruins’ loss to Sens

In Sunrise, the Panthers did not come out as if there was anything on the line Tuesday night. The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed a 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes of play. John Tavares scored at 3:25 of … Continue reading

Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 16

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 16: EASTERN CONFERENCE The Washington Capitals will clinch a playoff berth: If they defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP, TVAS2, SNP, SNW) The Detroit … Continue reading

Granato fired as Sabres coach, no replacement named

Don Granato was fired as coach of the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. No replacement was named. The Sabres (39-37-6) finished sixth in the Atlantic Division. They have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs an NHL-record 13 straight seasons. Assistant Jason Christie … Continue reading

Rangers shut out Ottawa, 4-0, take Metro, East, President’s Cup

Win the 82nd match of the regular season. Check Score three goals on 5-on-5 situations. Check Win the Metropolitan Division, Check Win the Eastern Conference. Check Win the President’s Trophy. Check “It’s obviously an accomplishment,” New York’s Jacob Trouba said. “Whenever … Continue reading

Kings miss chance to add distance in race for third in Pacific, lose to Wild, 3-1

In Los Angeles, the Kings failed to put any distance between themselves and the Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The Wild took a 3-0 lead in the game on single strikes … Continue reading