• The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    The Boston Bruins opened their second round with a little revenge, and the New York Rangers are trying to remain undefeated. Here are five things to know entering Tuesday’s post-season action: BRUINS STRIKE FIRST Jeremy Swayman stood on his head with 38 saves to help Boston take down the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Bruins temporarily exorcised some demons from last year, when the Panthers pulled off a 3-1 comeback in the first round to eliminate Boston after

  • The Canadian Press

    Boston takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Florida

    Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -175, Bruins +146; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Bruins lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Florida Panthers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Monday for the sixth time this season. The Bruins won 5-1 in the previous me

  • The Canadian Press

    New York takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Carolina

    Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division)New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -122, Rangers +102; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the fifth time this season. The Rangers won the last mee

  • The Canadian Press

    Bruins' defenseman Brandon Carlo's day: Wife gives birth in morning, he scores goal in evening

    SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — For the rest of his life, Crew Corbett Carlo can celebrate his birthday with the knowledge on the day he was born his father scored a playoff goal. It's a memory Brandon Carlo will never forget. The Boston defenseman wasn't with his team Monday morning for an excellent reason — his wife Mayson was giving birth to their son, their second child, around 3 a.m. A private jet ride and nap at 40,000 feet later, Carlo got to the rink in time to score a goal and help the Bruins beat