National Hockey

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to the Chicago Blackhawks thanks to a big win in the NHL draft lottery that could alter the future of the storied Original Six franchise.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens won't get a shot at prized prospect Connor Bedard, but they'll still be able to add a top young talent after securing the No. 5 pick in Monday's NHL draft lottery. Montreal, which had an 8.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — There used to be a time when Stanley Cup playoff hockey meant close-checking, low-scoring games.

Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki admits he wasn't ready for a season of adversity but says he came out of it a better player.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination.

Playoff hockey deep into spring is a new experience for some NHL veterans. A long career in the league doesn't guarantee a lot of post-season games.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Sheldon Keefe thought this script was a thing of the past.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — It was almost automatic in every game this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Either Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Auston Matthews or John Tavares was going to score a goal.

OTTAWA — The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL's Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun.

The Floridian brooms are out in Sunrise.