• The Canadian Press

    Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

    The New York Rangers can become the first team to reach the third round of the post-season with a win tonight against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, while the Colorado Avalanche will aim to level their series with the visiting Dallas Stars. And in Edmonton, where the Canucks lead the Oilers 2-1, Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadarov is trying to figure out what to do between games in a city with "nothing to do except watch hockey." Here are five things to know about the NHL playoffs: CANUCKS RE

  • The Canadian Press

    Florida hosts Boston with 3-1 series lead

    Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -210, Bruins +173; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Panthers lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the ninth time this season. The Panthers won the previous matchup 3-2

  • The Canadian Press

    Stars visit the Avalanche with 2-1 series lead

    Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division)Denver; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -136, Stars +115; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Stars won 4-1 in the last meeting. Logan Stank

  • The Canadian Press

    New York brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 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; Monday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -113, Rangers -107; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Hurricanes won the pre