Stanley Cup Playoffs - Page 48

May 27, 2021

NHL pandemic playoffs outside bubble off to thrilling start

Paul Maurice learned through almost 2,000 games behind an NHL bench that scoring or giving up a goal gives a team about five minutes to maintain the momentum or stem the tide — especially in the playoffs.

May 27, 2021

Golden Knights host a Game 7 for 1st time against Minnesota

The payoff for sharing the NHL’s best record comes Friday night for the Vegas Golden Knights.

May 27, 2021

Maple Leafs' John Tavares back on the ice days after scary hit to the head

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares was spotted at the Scotiabank Arena on Thursday morning skating about a week after taking a devastating hit to the head during the series against the Montreal Canadiens.

May 27, 2021

Fiala, Wild force Game 7 with 3-0 victory over Vegas

The Minnesota Wild have proven themselves to be a tough out. The Vegas Golden Knights could use some work on their finishing touch.

May 27, 2021

Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to advance

Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.

May 26, 2021

Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd round

Brock Nelson scored twice in New York's three-goal second period and the Islanders advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday night.

May 26, 2021

Nashville, Montreal out to avoid elimination in first round

There is no place like home for the Nashville Predators trying to avoid elimination.

May 26, 2021

Toronto blanks Montreal 4-0 for a 3-1 lead in playoff series

Alex Galchenyuk had plenty of memorable nights inside the Bell Centre. His latest standout performance pushed his former team to the brink of playoff elimination.

May 26, 2021

Staal scores in OT, lifts Hurricanes past Predators 3-2

Coach Rod Brind'Amour figured the puck would eventually have to bounce the right way for his Carolina Hurricanes.

May 25, 2021

Spotlight on rookies making early impact in the NHL playoffs

For all the talk about how much playoff experience goes into winning the Stanley Cup and the guys with gray in their beards who have been there before, rookies are stealing the show early this NHL postseason.