Canadiens, Sabres tied after second period of Game 4
Tage Thompson scored the only goal of the second period as the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are tied 2-2 after 40 minutes of Game 4.
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Newhook, Caufield score for Canadiens as they lead Sabres after first period of Game 4
Mattias Samuelsson opened the scoring for the Buffalo Sabres, but markers from Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield have the Montreal Canadiens ahead 2-1 after the first period of Game 4 of their second-round series.
Bruins’ McAvoy suspended six games for slashing
Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended six games for a slash to Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson. The incident occurred in the closing seconds of Game 6 of the two teams’ first-round playoff series.
Crosby joins Canada as Barzal (undisclosed) withdraws
Sidney Crosby will be suiting up for Canada at this month’s IIHF World Championship. Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that the Pittsburgh Penguins captain and national program legend will be joining the team. But New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out with an undisclosed injury.
Avalanche depth helps them grab 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home in Game 5
The Avalanche can wrap up their first postseason series win at home since 2008, when a team featuring Hall of Famers Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg beat the Wild — who had a youthful Brent Burns — in six games during the conference quarterfinals.
Avalanche D Manson fined $5K for butt-ending Wild’s McCarron
Colorado Avalanche defenceman Josh Manson has been fined $5,000, the maximum under the collective bargaining agreement, by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, for butt-ending Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron.
Penguins’ Dubas on Malkin: ‘We would love to have him back’
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas would like to see veteran Evgeni Malkin back with the team next season.
Guerin, MacFarland, Verbeek up for GM of the Year
Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild, the Colorado Avalanche’s Chris MacFarland and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks have been named as the three finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
Sabres G Luukkonen to start Game 4, veteran D Schenn appears to draw in
The Buffalo Sabres are making a change in the crease after back-to-back lopsided losses in their second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Canadiens try to manage emotions ahead of Game 4 against Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens will host the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night at the Bell Centre with a chance to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series.
Blue Jackets sign pending UFA Coyle to six-year, $36M deal
Charlie Coyle isn’t going anywhere. The Columbus Blue Jackets announced a six-year, $36 million extension for the impending free agent on Tuesday.
Flyers’ Tippett missed series vs. Hurricanes due to internal bleeding
Forward Owen Tippett was forced to miss the Philadelphia Flyers’ second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding, the team announced on Tuesday.
Avalanche bounce back to beat Wild and take 3-1 series lead
Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period for Colorado, an opportune time for their first goals of the postseason as the Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Marlies toast emotional win over Habs affiliate as top Leafs prospect Danford joins the group
After the Toronto Marlies eliminated the Laval Rocket on Saturday, some fans at Place Bell tossed beer cans on the ice. Marlies defenceman Dakota Mermis picked one up and pretended to chug, Mark Masters writes.
Canadiens coach St. Louis at the heart of playoff run: ‘He’s phenomenal’
St. Louis has guided the Canadiens out of a rebuild and into the hunt for the Stanley Cup in Montreal, where hockey madness has taken on a new dimension this spring.
Sabres’ Malenstyn, Canadiens’ Xhekaj both fined for Game 3 infractions
Buffalo Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj were both fined following infractions made during Montreal’s 6-2 win over Buffalo in Sunday’s Game 3, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Monday.
Doan, Maple Leafs mutually part ways
Shane Doan’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is over. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports the two sides are mutually parting ways with Doan’s contract set to expire on June 30.
Habs recall Beck, Engstrom, Reinbacher and Xhekaj to serve as Black Aces
The Montreal Canadiens are getting some reinforcements for the remainder of their postseason run.
Hurricanes ride dominant defence to rare postseason double sweep
Carolina has brought opposing offences to a screeching halt over the first two rounds of the playoffs, Travis Yost writes.
Canes sign Jankowski to two-year, $3.7M extension
The Carolina Hurricanes announced a two-year extension for Mark Jankowski on Monday. The 31-year-old forward will earn $1.85 million per season on a deal that takes him through 2027-2028.
Islanders donating to open a child support center in honor of Schaefer’s late mother
The New York Islanders will donate $150,000 to create a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer’s late mother, Jennifer, who died of breast cancer in February 2024, the team said Monday.
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