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Wilson suspension major storyline as Pens host Caps in Game 4 (May 02, 2018)

The Washington Capitals are trying to escape both their past and the second round of the playoffs, and a win Thursday in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins could go a long way toward that.

AP source: DU's Jim Montgomery is next coach of Dallas Stars

DENVER (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Stars will hire the University of Denver’s Jim Montgomery to be their next head coach.

Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Nelson to 2-year contract

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract worth $1.625 million.

NHL players make worlds a tournament to watch this year

The hockey world championships have been overshadowed by the Olympic tournament since the 1998 Nagano Games, the first to feature NHL players.

Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy

Like he does with so many things, Sidney Crosby makes it look easy.

Ovechkin scores late to give Caps 4-3 win, 2-1 series lead

PITTSBURGH (AP) Alex Ovechkin knocked his own rebound out of midair and by Matt Murray with 1:07 remaining to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their increasingly testy Eastern Conference semifinal series with Pittsburgh.

Sharks aim to even series vs. Knights (May 01, 2018)

Throwing out a blowout loss in the second-round series opener, the San Jose Sharks believe they’re getting closer to playing the way they want.

Sens GM says Boucher, coaching staff returning next season

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Guy Boucher will be back behind the Ottawa Senators bench next season, and so will his entire staff.

Baffert talks Derby, black cats in new AP podcast

Trainer Bob Baffert is feeling pretty good about the chances of his latest Kentucky Derby contender, Justify, despite the horse’s lack of experience on the track.

Golden Knights edge Sharks in OT; Lightning top Bruins

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) William Karlsson scored 8:17 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights bounced back from a blown lead late in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

Golden Knights beat Sharks 4-3 in OT (May 01, 2018)

Jets aim to rebound from double-OT loss vs. Preds (Apr 30, 2018)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — If you had asked the Winnipeg Jets a week ago if they would take a split after the first two games of their playoff series against the Nashville Predators, they would have said “yes” faster than Patrik Laine can unleash a one-timer.

Penguins looking forward to Game 3 vs. Caps (Apr 30, 2018)

The Pittsburgh Penguins could lug a briefcase full of grudges into Game 3 of their second-round playoff series Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena.

Carolina terminates demoted GM Ron Francis' contract

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have terminated the contract of demoted general manager and Hall of Fame player Ron Francis.

Predators outlast Jets in 2 OT, tie series at 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) �� Kevin Fiala scored 5:37 into double overtime, and the Nashville Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the Western Conference semifinal series.

Predators beat Jets 5-4 in 2OT to even Western semi at 1-1 (Apr 29, 2018)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Kevin Fiala scored 5:37 into double overtime, and the Nashville Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the Western Conference semifinal series.

Golden Knights look to shake off adversity vs. Sharks (Apr 29, 2018)

The unprecedented success enjoyed by the Vegas Golden Knights in their inaugural season carried over into the second round of their first playoff run.

Tampa Bay, Vegas look to bounce back off losses

LAS VEGAS (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights were favored to win their second-round matchups.

Couture scores in 2OT, Sharks beat Vegas 4-3 in Game 2

LAS VEGAS (AP) Logan Couture’s second goal of the game, on the power play at 5:13 of the second overtime, lifted the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night, tying their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Couture's goal in 2OT lifts Sharks past Vegas in Game 2 (Apr 29, 2018)

The Latest: Buffalo Sabres win NHL draft lottery

TORONTO (AP) The Latest on the NHL draft lottery (all times local):

Cup finalist Pens, Predators face different tests in round 2

The road back to the Stanley Cup Final took two very different turns for the Penguins and Predators at the start of the second round.

Bruins, Lightning 'start over again' in series opener (Apr 27, 2018)

TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a recent familiarity between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, who meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after playing each other twice in the final 12 games of the regular season.

Matthews, Babcock deny rift as Maple Leafs clean out lockers

TORONTO (AP) Mike Babcock was at his daughter’s graduation when he received a text message from a friend about reports of a strained relationship with star center Auston Matthews.

Capitals believe they can rebound from 'kick in the stomach'

WASHINGTON (AP) A five-minute implosion made the Capitals look like the same old team in the playoffs.

Column: Knights the hottest show on Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) The bookies in this gambling city have to be getting a bit nervous.

Penguins score 3 in 3rd to rally past Capitals 3-2 in Game 1

WASHINGTON (AP) Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel scored in a 4:49 span of the third period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally to for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in Game 1 of the second-round series.

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