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Stars and Wild provide quite a preview for their upcoming playoff series
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Just wait until the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch's NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman
Scott Charles, Associated Press | Posted April 9 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 9 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh.
Connor McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific Division
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted April 8 - 11:56 p.m. | Save Story
The best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game.
Connor McDavid's hat trick leads the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Sharks
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted April 8 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points Wednesday night, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 8 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.
Mammoth take step forward against potential playoff opponent
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted April 8 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime after Clayton Keller scored the game-winning goal to give Utah its first win over the Oilers in what could be a potential preview.
Avalanche clinch top spot in Western Conference and shift focus to bigger goals
Joe Harris, Associated Press | Posted April 7 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar isn't ready to plan any parades just yet.
Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference
Joe Harris, Associated Press | Posted April 7 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
Valeri Nichushkin scored twice and Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference.
Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted April 7 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
There's a neck-and-neck, three-way race for the Atlantic Division title, and the only person seemingly not buying into the buzz might be Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper.
New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 6 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
General manager Tom Fitzgerald is parting ways with the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL team to make an abrupt late-season change in the front office or behind the bench.
Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 6 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances in jeopardy.
NHL's East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 6 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Rick Tocchet understood the stakes, so the Philadelphia coach didn't want to make his players nervous before stepping onto the ice.
Avs defenseman Brent Burns becomes 2nd in NHL history to skate in 1,000 consecutive games
The Associated Press | Posted April 4 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns became the second player in NHL history to appear in 1,000 consecutive games when Colorado faced against Central Division rival Dallas on Saturday.
Dallas Stars' arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute
The Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.
Cole Caufield takes aim at joining the Montreal Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
Minutes after scoring his 48th and 49th goals in the Montreal Canadiens' seventh consecutive win, Cole Caufield was as on target with his humor as he was with his shot.
Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks
The Associated Press | Posted April 2 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
Matt Boldy scored his 39th and 40th goals, Kirill Kaprizov added his 40th and the Minnesota Wild wrapped up a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL. GMs get a calculator to help them navigate it
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
Gone are the days of NHL teams stashing players on long-term injured reserve through the end of the regular season and dressing them at the start of the playoffs.
Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, replace him with John Tortorella
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday in an abrupt late-season change and replaced him with John Tortorella.
