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How Canadiens, on brink of elimination in Round 1, are now hottest team in NHL playoffs
The Canadiens were last team to clinch a spot in NHL playoffs, finishing 18 points behind first-round opponent. Now, they are into semifinals.
Troubling signs: Where the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes stand in NHL playoffs
The Winnipeg Jets and Carolina Hurricanes are facing elimination in their second-round series, and the Colorado Avalanche have lost two in a row.
Jets’ Mark Scheifele says family members received hateful messages after hit on Canadiens’ Jake Evans
Mark Scheifele, who was suspended four games for charging Jake Evans, said the “bullying” directed at his parents and siblings is “pretty gross.”
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves suspended two games for ripping out hair of Colorado Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
The NHL said Ryan Reaves used his body weight to force Ryan Graves’ head into the ice, ripped off his helmet and pulled out a chunk of his hair.
Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner gets surprise start in Game 1 vs. Avalanche and falls 7-1
Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer decides to rest Marc-Andre Fleury but doesn’t blame goalie Robin Lehner for 7-1 loss to Colorado Avalanche.
Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves will have hearing for roughing Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves received a match penalty in Sunday’s 7-1 Colorado Avalanche win, meaning an automatic review by the league.
NHL playoffs: Penguins look for answers after loss to Islanders; Golden Knights lose key challenge
The Penguins have won only one playoff round since their back-to-back titles. Goalie interference call proves crucial as Wild force Game 7.
Oilers’ Connor McDavid remains without a point; Bruins coach disputes call on injury-causing hit
Oilers star Connor McDavid, who had 105 points in the regular season, is still looking for his first point of the series as the Jets lead 2-0.
Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri suspended eight games for hit to head of St. Louis Blues’ Justin Faulk
The NHL suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri eight games for a hit that knocked St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk out of Game 2.