Maple Leafs extend series to Game 6, on home ice

In Boston, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced elimination on Tuesday night in Game 5 with the Bruins.“You want to build positive momentum your own way,” Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said. “And yeah, you want to make them be uncomfortable. … Continue reading

Islanders come up short, Canes take series in Game 5 win

In Raleigh, after taking a 3-1 lead n the opening stanza, the Hurricanes surrendered two goals to the New York Islanders in the middle frame to head to the third period, tied, 3-3. In the third, Carolina hit for three … Continue reading

Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder Trophy finalists

NEW YORK – Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes are the three finalists for the 2023‑24 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in … Continue reading

Panthers end Tampa Bay’s season in Game 5 win

In Sunrise, the Panthers took a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Lightning into the third period on Monday night. “Just to be in a playoff series against your biggest rival is so cool and so much fun to begin with,’’ … Continue reading

Hakstol fired as Kraken coach, no replacement named

Dave Hakstol was fired as coach of the Seattle Kraken on Monday. No replacement was named. The Kraken (34-35-13) failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing sixth in the Pacific Division, one season after advancing to the Western … Continue reading