May 21, 2021 Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3 Each time the New York Islanders tried to get some momentum, the Pittsburgh Penguins had an answer. And now they have the lead in their first-round playoff series.
May 20, 2021 Maple Leafs' John Tavares stretchered off ice after hit to head in Game 1 against Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares had to be stretchered off the ice during Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night after what appeared to be an incidental collision with Corey Perry.
May 20, 2021 Avalanche's Nazem Kadri to have hearing after 'dangerous' hit on Blues' Justin Faulk Colorado Avalanche centerman Nazem Kadri will have an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after a nasty check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.
May 20, 2021 MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2 Nathan MacKinnon had two special guests in the stands — his mom and dad.
May 20, 2021 Helleybuyck makes 32 saves, Jets beat Oilers 4-1 in Game 1 Connor Helleybuyck made 32 saves on his 28th birthday, Dominic Toninato broke a tie midway through the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
May 19, 2021 Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2 Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals and a 2-1 lead in their East Division first-round playoff series.
May 19, 2021 Aho, Nedeljkovic lift Hurricanes past Predators, 3-0 Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina's penalty kill, helping the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
May 19, 2021 Leafs, Canadiens meet again in playoffs: ‘Long overdue’ Frank Mahovlich can’t pick a side. Who can blame him?
May 19, 2021 Tuch scores twice, Vegas beats Wild to even playoff series The Vegas Golden Knights hadn’t faced a 2-0 deficit in their first eight playoff series since joining the league in 2017.
May 19, 2021 Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2 A bounce off a Panther. A bounce off a post.