• The Canadian Press

    Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider had just helped the New York Rangers finally finish off the Carolina Hurricanes with a huge third-period performance when he was asked what it meant to him considering his long run with the franchise. He paused, then smiled. “You're going to hate this answer,” Kreider said, drawing laughter from reporters before adding a deflective response. “It means we get to play more hockey.” Kreider almost single-handedly ensured that with his final-period hat trick, which

  • The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    The Vancouver Canucks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination, and the New York Rangers booked their ticket to the Eastern Conference final. Here are five things to know entering Friday's post-season action: MILLER TIME J.T. Miller was the hero Thursday night, scoring with 33 seconds left to give the Canucks a 3-2 win and a 3-2 series lead over the Oilers in their second-round matchup. Miller's winner happened two days after Edmonton's Evan Bouchard scored with 38.1 seconds left o

  • The Canadian Press

    Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

    Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division)Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -146, Bruins +123; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Panthers lead series 3-2BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the 10th time this season. The Bruins won 2-1 in the previous matchup.Boston i

  • The Canadian Press

    Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

    Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division)Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -119, Stars +100; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars lead series 3-2BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six. The teams meet Wednesday for the 10th time this season. The Avalanche won the last meeting 5-3. Cale Makar scored tw