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The Canadian PressBedard, Faber, Hughes named finalists for NHL's rookie of the year award
NEW YORK — Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season's Calder Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's rookie of the year as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Bedard led rookies and the Blackhawks in with 22 goals and 61 points despite missing 14 games with a broken jaw. His 39 assists also led Chicago and tied him with Faber for f
The Canadian PressFlorida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay's season ended there, in a 6-1 loss to Florida in the first round of the NHL playoffs. And the Panthers will march on after beating their in-state rivals in a playoff series for the first time in four tries. The Panthers won four of five ga
The Canadian PressFive things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination tonight from the marathon that is the NHL playoffs. Both were considered Cup "favourites" by popular betting firms just 11 short days ago. Here are five things to know about the NHL playoffs: THE BACKUP PLAN TO PHASE OUT PREDS The Vancouver Canucks aren't sure which backup goalie — Casey DeSmith or Arturs Silovs — will start tonight at Rogers Arena when Rick Tocchet's resilient team aims to close out its first-round series against
The Canadian PressJohnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The blast from the point hit Roope Hintz in the right arm, causing him to fall to the ice in pain. Just seconds later, however, he sent the same puck into the empty net on the other side of the rink to seal the victory. “That's how you win championships,” Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger said. The Stars as a team are showing their mettle, bouncing back from losing the first two games of their NHL playoffs first-round series at home by beating the defending champion Vegas Golden Knig