Hockey

Veteran Oilers forward Jeff Skinner set to snap 15-season playoff drought

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Skinner has experienced a lot over 1,078 NHL games. The energy and excitement of a playoff game, though, have eluded him so far.

Apr 21, 2025 9:59 AM Read more >

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov quietly among NHL's best again as playoff showdown with Florida arrives

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In a crowded field of generational talents, Tampa Bay Lightning wing Nikita Kucherov hides in plain sight. That’s often the case with Kucherov, who just won his second consecutive regular-season scoring title and third overall.

Apr 21, 2025 9:38 AM Read more >

Lack of discipline proves costly as Senators drop first-round series opener to Leafs

TORONTO — The Ottawa Senators made their first appearance in the NHL post-season in eight years on Sunday night. Their lack of playoff experience showed in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Apr 21, 2025 7:55 AM Read more >

Battle of Ontario: Stars shine for Leafs in convincing Game 1 victory over Senators

TORONTO — Mitch Marner and his Maple Leafs have never had offensive issues in the regular season. It's been a different matter entirely when the calender flips to spring.

Apr 21, 2025 7:54 AM Read more >

Here they go again: Lightning vs. Panthers in Round 1, for Sunshine State hockey supremacy

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — It’s starting to feel like an annual tradition: Panthers vs. Lightning in the NHL playoffs, the battle of Florida, a matchup that has seemed to decide which team will eventually get to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Vegas hosts Minnesota with 1-0 series lead

Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -246, Wild +200; over/under is 5.

Apr 21, 2025 1:11 AM Read more >

Lightning host the Panthers to begin the NHL Playoffs

Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -113, Panthers -106; over/under is 5.

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Hurricanes host the Devils with 1-0 series lead

New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -245, Devils +199; over/under is 5.

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Howden scores twice and Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden had never scored double-digit goals until this season. Then he went out and scored 23. Turns out, Howden isn't finished.

Apr 20, 2025 11:11 PM Read more >

Howden scores twice, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoff series with a 4-2 victory Sunday night over the Minnesota Wild.

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