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Rangers in an 0-2 hole as Carolina looks for series sweep

Rangers in an 0-2 hole as Carolina looks for series sweep

The Rangers’ playoff hopes could be over quickly. A popular pick to advance into the round of 16 and possibly beyond, the Rangers are facing elimination in Game 3 (8 p.m.
Penalties aplenty are common theme early in NHL playoffs

Penalties aplenty are common theme early in NHL playoffs

The morning after Phillip Danault's first career three-penalty game, agitating Montreal teammate Brendan Gallagher turned to him and joked, “I'm rubbing off on you.
Svechnikov's hat trick leads Hurricanes past Rangers 4-1

Svechnikov's hat trick leads Hurricanes past Rangers 4-1

TORONTO — Andrei Svechnikov kept on the attack, both in skating with a physical edge and continuing to fire pucks at the net. Now he has a franchise first and the Carolina Hurricanes are a win away from a sweep.
Edmonton Oilers making goaltender switch, going to Mikko Koskinen

Edmonton Oilers making goaltender switch, going to Mikko Koskinen

The Edmonton Oilers are turning to a new starting goalie for Game 2 of their qualifying-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight. Mikko Koskinen, who came on in relief of starter Mike Smith in a 6-4 loss in Game 1, will start Game 2.
NHL says zero positive COVID-19 results so far in Edmonton, Toronto

NHL says zero positive COVID-19 results so far in Edmonton, Toronto

NEW YORK — The NHL says there have been zero positive coronavirus test results since 24 teams entered quarantined bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton.
Stanley Cup winner shares dark moments confronting dyslexia

Stanley Cup winner shares dark moments confronting dyslexia

Tears streamed down Brent Sopel’s face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles with dyslexia. The stinging memories of being taunted by classmates.
Vancouver and Minnesota meet in game 1 of Western Conference qualifying round

Vancouver and Minnesota meet in game 1 of Western Conference qualifying round

Minnesota Wild (35-27-7, sixth in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Vancouver Canucks (36-27-6, third in the Pacific Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 10:45 p.m.
Islanders face Panthers in game 2 of Eastern Conference qualifying round

Islanders face Panthers in game 2 of Eastern Conference qualifying round

Florida Panthers (35-26-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) vs. New York Islanders (35-23-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) Toronto; Tuesday, 12 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets play in game 2 of qualifying round

Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets play in game 2 of qualifying round

Columbus Blue Jackets (33-22-15, sixth in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (36-25-9, third in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) Toronto; Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Nashville plays Arizona in game 2 of Western Conference qualifying round

Nashville plays Arizona in game 2 of Western Conference qualifying round

Arizona Coyotes (33-29-8, fifth in the Pacific Division during the regular season) vs. Nashville Predators (35-26-8, fourth in the Central Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.