David Perron scored two goals, Jordan Kyrou and Brandon Saad also scored and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night in Den… MORE

As wild as their series opener was, neither the Calgary Flames nor Edmonton Oilers are expecting anything close to a repeat when they resume their Western Conference second-round clash Friday in Calga… MORE

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to continue to feast on home cookin’ in the playoffs Friday when they host the New York Rangers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.The Hurrican… MORE

Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.Financial terms were not disclosed for Hynes, who owns a 92-64-10 record since replacing Peter Laviolette… MORE

The host Calgary Flames set a NHL playoff record with two goals 51 seconds into the game and eventually claimed a 9-6 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday to open their Western Conference sec… MORE

The Dallas Stars signed forward Fredrik Olofsson to a one-year, $750,000 contract on Wednesday.Olofsson, who turns 26 years old later this month, spent the past two seasons in the Swedish Hockey Le… MORE

A layoff of eight days didn’t seem to bother the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series against St. Louis on Tuesday night.They put 54 shots on goal, hit three po… MORE

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the host Florida Panthers on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.Lightning coach Jon… MORE

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin looks to become the first repeat winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in more than a decade.Slavin, Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor and Minnesota W… MORE

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal with 16:25 left to play as the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to defeat the host Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night in the opener of their Eastern Con… MORE

The history of the Battle of Alberta is not lost on the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.The opportunity to write a new chapter when they open their Western Conference second-round series Wednesd… MORE

Boston Bruins center and four-time winner Patrice Bergeron was named a finalist for the Selke Trophy on Tuesday for the 11th consecutive season.Bergeron, who is mulling retirement, won the trophy i… MORE

They posted the best records in their respective conferences during the regular season. With one round now complete in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers continue to… MORE

The Colorado Avalanche have breezed through the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs four straight years, but the second round has been a problem.The Avalanche hope to change that against the St… MORE

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point is doubtful for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Florida Panthers after suffering an apparent lower-body injury Saturday night.Howeve… MORE

The New York Islanders promoted Lane Lambert to head coach on Monday to replace Barry Trotz behind the bench.Lambert, 57, served as associate head coach with the Islanders the past four years. This… MORE

Johnny Gaudreau scored the series-winning overtime goal and the host Calgary Flames claimed a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Sunday’s Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round series.Tyl… MORE

Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal with 15:14 remaining in overtime and the New York Rangers outlasted the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 Sunday night in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round s… MORE

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby and goaltender Tristan Jarry are considered “game-time decisions” for Game 7 against the host New York Rangers on Sunday night, coach Mike Sullivan… MORE

Connor McDavid scored once and added an assist while goaltender Mike Smith recorded the shutout as the host Edmonton Oilers claimed a 2-0 Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.Smith… MORE

Max Domi had two goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes fend off and eliminate the visiting Boston Bruins with a 3-2 win in Game 7 of their first-round series on Saturday.The Hurricane… MORE

The New York Rangers exceeded expectations during a spectacular regular season and highlighted one of the best seasons in team history by earning 54 of their 110 points via 27 comeback wins.The abi… MORE

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.The hearing follows Zadorov’s illegal check to the head of Dallas Stars forward Luk… MORE

Carter Verhaeghe’s goal 2:46 into overtime gave the Florida Panthers a series-clinching 4-3 victory over the host Washington Capitals in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.Comin… MORE

Carter Verhaeghe’s goal 2:46 into overtime gave the Florida Panthers a series-clinching 4-3 victory over the host Washington Capitals in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.Comin… MORE