National Hockey

TORONTO — While much of the focus in the Montreal-Philadelphia series the past few days has been on the Canadiens' coaching situation, Flyers bench boss Alain Vigneault figures to face some key decisions on Sunday.

TORONTO — The Boston Bruins, shortly after waking up Saturday to face the Carolina Hurricanes, found out goaltender Tuukka Rask was opting out of the NHL playoffs to be with his family.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has opted out of the team’s playoff run to be with his family.

TORONTO — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL's playoffs and will be leaving the Toronto secure zone. Rask made the announcement before Game 3 of the Bruins-Carolina Hurricanes playoff series on Saturday.

TORONTO — There’s no ear-splitting cannon booming from the stands in Columbus every time the Blue Jackets score. Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, isn’t parading through the arena. No one's firing up any sirens in Las Vegas.

Philadelphia Flyers (41-21-7, second in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) vs. Montreal Canadiens (31-31-9, fifth in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) Toronto; Sunday, 8 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (42-20-8, second in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Arizona Coyotes (33-29-8, fifth in the Pacific Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 3 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (42-19-10, first 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; Sunday, 10:30 p.m.

Washington Capitals (41-20-8, first in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) vs. New York Islanders (35-23-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season) Toronto; Sunday, 12 p.m.

Dallas Stars (37-24-8, third in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Calgary Flames (36-27-7, fourth in the Pacific Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Sunday, 2 p.m.