• The Canadian Press

    Leafs winger William Nylander on course to suit up in Game 4 against Bruins

    TORONTO — William Nylander is poised to join the Stanley Cup chase. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Saturday morning the team is preparing as if the star winger will suit up for Game 4 of Toronto's first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins after he sat out the first three contests with an undisclosed injury. Nylander, whose team trails Boston 2-1 in the best-of-seven Original Six matchup, scored 40 goals for the second consecutive campaign and added a career-high 98 points in 2

  • The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    One of the greatest broadcasting moments for the late Bob Cole occurred early in 1976 while watching Russia's powerful Red Army team head to the dressing room before the first period ended to protest the alleged dirty play of the host Broad Street Bullies — a.k.a. the Philadelphia Flyers. Cole said in amazement: "They're going home." Unless the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning win their respective playoff games at home today, they'll be going home, too. Oh baby, talk about added pressu

  • The Canadian Press

    Rangers aim to clinch first round series over the Capitals in game 4

    New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -191, Capitals +159; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Washington Capitals in game four. The teams meet Friday for the eighth time this season. The Rangers won the previous meeti

  • The Canadian Press

    Oilers bring 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Kings

    Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, third in the Pacific Division)Los Angeles; Sunday, 10:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -146, Kings +123; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Oilers lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Friday for the eighth time this season. The Oilers won 6-1 in the last matchup. Zach