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Panthers reach Eastern Conference finals for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games

Panthers reach Eastern Conference finals for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games

BOSTON (AP) — Panthers coach Paul Maurice watched his team escape one breakaway after another and still manage to eliminate the Boston Bruins in six games.
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Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers into NHL's final four with Game 6 victories

Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers into NHL's final four with Game 6 victories

The Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers reached conference finals in the NHL with Game 6 victories. The Stars needed double overtime to put the Colorado Avalanche away 2-1 with Matt Duchene scoring the game-winner.
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Canucks look to clinch second round series over the Oilers in game 6

Canucks look to clinch second round series over the Oilers in game 6

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -197, Canucks +163; over/under is 6.
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Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars reach conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars reach conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

DENVER (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first extra period, and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a
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Panthers eliminate Bruins with 2-1 win in Game 6

Panthers eliminate Bruins with 2-1 win in Game 6

BOSTON (AP) — Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots for the Florida Panthers to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night and win their second-round playoff series in six games
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Panthers beat Bruins 2-1 with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

Panthers beat Bruins 2-1 with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

BOSTON (AP) — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice considered it a good omen when the fire alarm went off at the team hotel Friday afternoon, just as he was settling in for a pre-game nap.
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Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers

Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers

BOSTON (AP) — Boston captain Brad Marchand was dressed and back in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers on Friday night with the Bruins needing a victory to keep their playoff season alive.
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Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Craig Berube has been handed the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn't experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success.
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Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Craig Berube as their coach on Friday, bringing in someone with Stanley Cup-winning experience to try to help the storied franchise end the longest championship drought in the NHL. Berube coached the St.
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Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6

VANCOUVER — The Oilers have been here before, heading back to Edmonton with their season on the line. The team is looking for a different result this time around. “You just have to take it one game at a time," Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said Friday.
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