Hockey

Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1

TORONTO — Oliver Ekman-Larsson smiled and politely dodged the question. Chris Tanev inferred his fellow Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman would be back.

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Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood is already fitting right in with these Colorado Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason, and a roster filled with playoff experience that includes 10 players who were part of their Stanley Cup title three ye

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Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon took a stick to the face, had a part in both of Colorado's strange goals in the second period and capped his night with an empty-netter for his 50th career playoff goal.

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Canadiens' Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin

BROSSARD — Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win.

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Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -120, Oilers -100; over/under is 5.

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Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis

St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -189, Blues +157; over/under is 5.

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Avalanche visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead

Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 9:30 p.m.

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Capitals host the Canadiens to start the NHL Playoffs

Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -190, Canadiens +159; over/under is 5.

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Connor’s late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 victory in Saturday’s opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.

Apr 19, 2025 9:47 PM Read more >

NHL roundup: Visiting Avalanche beat Stars 5-1 in Game 1 of playoffs

DALLAS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a part in both of Colorado’s strange goals in the second period before adding an empty-netter late as the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 in the opener of their first-round Western Conference playoff series Satu

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