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Florida Panthers' Gustav Forsling (42) scores the go-ahead goal against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon (29) defends during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory and eliminate the Boston Bruins from their second-round playoff series in six games.
 
Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) checks Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 10, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers

 
Edmonton Oilers' Cody Ceci, Corey Perry, Brett Kulak and Connor Brown, from left, stand on the bench during the final seconds in Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

 
New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving speaks to the media during an NHL hockey press conference in Toronto, Friday, May 10, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

 
New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates a goal by Chris Kreider against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL’s Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

 

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Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

The Florida Panthers visit the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series.
 

Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

The Dallas Stars look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six.
 
Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

J.T. Miller’s late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead

J.T. Miller scored with 33 seconds remaining to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers that put them a win away from the Western Conference Final.
 
New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, second from right, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
 
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers center Kevin Stenlund (82) defends during the first period of Game 2 of a second-round series of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is ‘trying to hurt someone’

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand wasn’t too outraged over the disputed hit he took that’s sidelined him for the past two games.
 
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts after teammate defenseman Cale Makar (8) scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Thomas Harley (55) and Tyler Seguin (91). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

Colorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt’s go-ahead tally in the third period and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5.
 
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (39) and defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok, right, watch the movement of the puck as time expires during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Coyotes won 5-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

Goaltender Connor Ingram has won the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
 
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) and Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) battle for the puck in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

The New York Rangers have gone from being on the verge of sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes to battling to close them out.
 
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) gets tangled up with Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Five NHL players left their teams this season to receive care from an off-ice assistance program run by the league and union.
 

New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6

The New York Rangers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Carolina Hurricanes in game six.
 

Canucks and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2.
 
Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) attempts a shot at Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period of Game 5 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead score and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday ni
 
Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece

Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 38.1 seconds remaining and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
 
Boston Bruins goaltenders Jeremy Swayman, left, and Linus Ullmark celebrate after the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 during Game 5 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Swayman delivers on vow, Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead score and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
 
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba reacts after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

From one Rangers captain to another: Jacob Trouba earns NHL’s Mark Messier Leadership Award

From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, the league announced.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) confers with center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Johnston finally turns 21 for the Stars, who get a chance at home to knock out Avs in 5 games

Wyatt Johnston accomplished a lot for the Dallas Stars before his 21st birthday. He has already appeared in 30 NHL playoff games, with four game-winning goals over those two postseasons.
 
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes have largely stuck with their plans even while falling behind in a huge hole to the New York Rangers in their second-round series in the NHL playoffs.
 
Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) checks Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 10, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins captain Brad Marchand is out for Game 5 against the Panthers

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery says captain Brad Marchand will not play in Game 5 of Boston’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers.
 
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin looks back at the puck in the net after the Carolina Hurricanes scored in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Hurricanes win game 5

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Staal and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 3:06 apart in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes got four goals in the third for a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the second-round playoff series on Monday night, staving off elimination for the second straight game.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) confers with center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson, left, flips the puck past Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Drouin returns from injury for Game 4, tries to fill void for Avs on heels of Nichushkin suspension

Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup Monday night against Dallas, trying to fill a scoring void on the heels of Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension.
 
New York Rangers center Jack Roslovic (96) skates with the puck past Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal in the first period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

Jordan Staal and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 3:06 apart in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes got four goals in the third period for a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5, staving off elimination for the second straight game.
 
FILE - Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Feb. 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. Nichushkin was suspended and placed in stage 3 of the the league's player assistance program before Game 4 on Monday, May 13, 2024, night of a second-round series with Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice.
 
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) argues with a referee during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended 1 game for cross-checking Oilers star Connor McDavid in the face

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been suspended one game for a cross-check on Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid.
 
Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates after his goal with Kyle Okposo (8), Gustav Forsling (42) and Vladimir Tarasenko (10) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers heading home looking to close out Bruins. Oilers looking to tie series with Canucks

The Florida Panthers can close out the Boston Bruins and move into the Eastern Conference Finals with a win on home ice Tuesday night.
 
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Todd Reirden, center, gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, May 3, 2024, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn’t exist

Job security is basically an oxymoron in the world of professional coaching. The turnover rate right now in the NHL is wild.
 

Canucks visit the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

The Vancouver Canucks visit the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.
 

New York brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Carolina

The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.
 

Florida hosts Boston with 3-1 series lead

The Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.
 

Stars visit the Avalanche with 2-1 series lead

The Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.
 
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