NHL

Ducks beat Predators to clinch third seed in Pacific

Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Thursday night helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason.

McDavid, Savoie help Oilers beat Canucks, secure home ice vs. Ducks in first round

Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

Celebrini sets Sharks’ points record in season-ending blowout over Jets

Macklin Celebrini set a San Jose Sharks’ franchise record for points in a season after a goal and pair of assists in a 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

Mailloux nets late winner, Thomas has hat trick as Blues edge Mammoth in season finale

Logan Mailloux scored the go-ahead goal with 2:57 left to play and Robert Thomas had a hat trick as the St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Mammoth 5-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams on Thursday night.

Celebrini, 19, passes Thornton for most points in single Sharks’ season with 115

Macklin Celebrini made San Jose Sharks history on Thursday night in the team’s regular season finale against the Winnipeg Jets.

Devils name Florida assistant GM and analytics specialist Mehta as team’s new general manager

The New Jersey Devils have found their new general manager, naming Sunny Mehta to the position on Thursday night.

Gulutzan was ready to be coach of Stars this time after 12 seasons gaining experience

Glen Gulutzan was ready to be the head coach of the Dallas Stars this time.

‘I can’t predict the future’: But Matthews still believes he can win with Leafs

In his first media session since suffering a season-ending injury on March 12, Auston Matthews was asked about his future in Toronto. Mark Masters has more as the Maple Leafs held their end-of-season availability on Thursday.

Insider Trading: Matthews leaves door open on future in Toronto

TSN’s Hockey Insiders on Auston Matthews' end-of-season media availability, takeaways from Toronto’s locker cleanout day, if Matthew Schaefer, Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard could all go to the Worlds, the Jets’ off-season and the Kraken expected to be aggressive for help up front.

Golden Knights’ Tortorella gamble paying off so far

General manager Kelly McCrimmon was walking away from the Golden Knights’ locker room Monday night after a victory over Jets, but he could have easily reversed course and done a victory lap in front of the assembled media.

Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason

Connor Bedard is going to get paid. That’s for sure. The only questions are how much and how many years.

Canadiens counting on Slafkovsky to be a ‘difference maker’ in playoffs

As Juraj Slafkovsky struggled to find his footing in the NHL, Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis drew an analogy between his development and the GPS app “Waze.”

Wild aren’t ready to name Game 1 goalie, with professed confidence in Gustavsson and Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild have entered the Stanley Cup playoffs with fully professed confidence in both of their goalies. Their preference is to keep a secret whether Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt will start.

Hurricanes head into playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers’ arrival

The mission has long been the same for the Carolina Hurricanes in building a perennial playoff contender around a collective effort to wear down opponents with an aggressive forecheck and pressing the attack.

Crosby, Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return

Sidney Crosby, his face cleanly shaven for now, settled into the bench inside the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room on Thursday and pulled a black baseball cap over his head.

Avalanche coach Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

The Colorado Avalanche coach is off the injured list and back with the team for the regular-season finale Thursday against Seattle after taking a puck to the face last weekend.

Penguins place D Dumba on unconditional waivers just ahead of playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins are moving on from defenceman Matt Dumba on the eve of the playoffs, as multiple reports indicate the team placed the veteran on waivers for the purpose of contract termination on Thursday.

Sabres centre Carrick to miss series vs. Boston, Ostlund, Lyon possible to return

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss the team’s first-round series against the Boston Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed on Thursday.

Early Trading: What are some takeaways from Leafs locker cleanout day?

What are some takeaways from the Maple Leafs locker cleanout day, particularly with regards to Auston Matthews and his desire to stay in Toronto? What's next for the Winnipeg Jets after a disappointing season? That and more in the early edition of Insider Trading.

Wild hopeful Hughes is ready for Game 1 after missing practice with illness