National Hockey

The Tampa Bay Lightning opened Game 1 against Boston on shaky ice, fumbling away pucks, turning it over in their own end, giving up a pair of early goals.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have moved past a long playoff drought and look ready to remain a post-season fixture. They just have to figure out what changes will carry them even farther.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Robby Fabbri to a $5.9 million, two-year contract. Detroit announced Monday it retained the restricted free agent. The Red Wings acquired Fabbri early in the 2019-20 season from the St.

The Colorado Avalanche could be without two important players for the rest of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars.

The hotels might be posh, their amenities and service first rate, and yet life inside the NHL’s two playoff bubbles isn’t exactly glamorous.

Boston Bruins (44-14-12, first in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (43-21-6, second in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (36-27-6, third in the Pacific Division during the regular season) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-24-8, first in the Pacific Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m.

EDMONTON — Vegas Golden Knight Robin Lehner buried the Vancouver Canucks Sunday then laid to rest a Twitter controversy surrounding him and fellow goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

The New York Islanders had their way with Philadelphia during the regular season, scoring five goals twice and outlasting them in a shootout of a third victory.

TORONTO — Slow out of the gate for the NHL's restart, the Boston Bruins are finally starting to hit their stride. A veteran backup pressed into service and the usual suspects up front led the way Sunday.