• The Canadian Press

    Panthers and Rangers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

    New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -159, Rangers +133; over/under is 5.5STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Series tied 1-1BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers are in a 1-1 series tie in the third round of the NHL Playoffs. The teams meet Friday for the sixth time this season. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime in the last matchup.F

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    Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference final

    NEW YORK (AP) — Tough guy Matt Rempe added the excitement the Rangers lacked in Game 1 against the defending Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers. Linemate Barclay Goodrow gave New York and its fans something even more important — an overtime goal.

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    Pro Women's Hockey League season deemed a success, though challenges remain entering Year 2

    Stan Kasten never promised the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League would go off without a few hitches. While challenges remain, the PWHL advisory board member could also boast on Friday how attendance figures, merchandise sales, and, most important, the on-ice product, exceeded many expectations. “I will tell you that yes, it exceeded what we thought we were going to exceed,” Kasten said during a news conference held before Minnesota hosted Boston in Game 3 of the league's

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    Winnipeg Jets promote associate coach Scott Arniel to head coach, replacing the retired Rick Bowness

    WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets promoted associate coach Scott Arniel to head coach Friday, replacing the retired Rick Bowness The move comes almost three weeks after Bowness retired. A former Jets left wing, Arniel joined Bowness' staff in 2022. The 61-year-old Arniel helped Bowness lead the Jets to a 98-57-9 record and two playoff appearances over two seasons. This season, Bowness was a finalist for the NHL’s coach of the year award after the Jets went 52-24-6 and finished second i