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Knights score with 0.4 left to stun Oilers in Game 3

Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 left on a shot that deflected in off Leon Draisaitl's stick to give the Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory in Game 3 ... Continue Reading

Andersen, Canes blank Caps, capture series lead

Bouncing back from a Game 2 loss in Washington, Carolina veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen made 21 saves as the host Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-0 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series. ... Continue Reading

Vegas captain Stone injured, exits Game 3 in 1st

With his team trailing 2-0 in this best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series, Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone exited Game 3 late in the first period Saturday night at Rogers Place after he tried to make a sharp turn and fell. ... Continue Reading

Leafs' Stolarz progressing but not close to return

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury but doesn't appear close to a return in Toronto's second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Panthers. ... Continue Reading

🏒 Top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft

There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June? ... Continue Reading

Jets' Hellebuyck posts 1st playoff shutout since '21

Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Game 2 had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout since 2021 to help the Jets even their series with the Stars at one game apiece. ... Continue Reading

Marchand's OT score cuts Panthers' deficit to 2-1

Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime as the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in Game 3 to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1. ... Continue Reading

Canada blanks Slovenia to open hockey worlds

Canada opened the ice hockey world championship by shutting out newcomer Slovenia 4-0. ... Continue Reading

Vegas' Roy dodges suspension for G2 cross-check

Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy was fined but not suspended Friday for cross-checking the Oilers' Trent Frederic in the face in Game 2. ... Continue Reading

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Golden Knights rally from down 2-0?

The Oilers are up 2-0, with Game 3 at home. Plus, previewing Canes-Capitals, and Friday's recaps, three stars. ... Continue Reading

Pickard injured, Skinner to start Gm. 3 for Oilers

As goalie Calvin Pickard is dealing with an undisclosed injury, the Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net for Game 3 against the Golden Knights. ... Continue Reading

U.S. opens worlds slate with shutout of Denmark

Matty Beniers scored two goals and Joey Daccord recorded 26 saves as the United States blanked Denmark 5-0 on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship. ... Continue Reading

Quenneville: Lessons learned before Ducks hire

Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks. ... Continue Reading

🏆 Picks: Who wins every second-round series?

Half of the teams are eliminated. Who do our experts take in each of the four second-round series? ... Continue Reading

New coach Sullivan praises Rangers 'leadership'

New Rangers coach Mike Sullivan said his first goal in New York was to speak to every player on the roster. ... Continue Reading