Matthew Tkachuk had another big game as the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 7-5 in Game 6. The Hurricanes and Stars advance to second round.
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Lightning blow 4-1 lead in loss to Maple Leafs; Avalanche’s Cale Makar suspended in NHL playoffs
The Lightning led 4-1 after two periods Monday, only to lose to the Maple Leafs in overtime, while Avs defenseman Cale Makar was suspended.
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly sparks line brawl with hit, scores in overtime against Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly scored in overtime vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. His third-period hit had sparked a brawl.
Winners and losers of NHL playoff openers: Kraken riding high, Maple Leafs embarrassed
One game has been played in every NHL playoff series. It’s still very early, but some teams are already in a lot better shape than others.
Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting to have hearing with NHL for hit on Lightning’s Erik Cernak
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was ejected from Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning for a hit on defenseman Erik Cernak.
Winnipeg Jets’ Morgan Barron returns after taking skate to face, getting 75-plus stitches
Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron took a skate to the face during a goalmouth scramble against the Vegas Golden Knights. He returned to the game.
NHL playoffs begin: Bruins’ Tyler Bertuzzi has great assist, steals stick in win against Panthers
Boston’s Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful game in his NHL playoff debut, while the two Sebastian Ahos faced off as the Hurricanes battled the Islanders.
Washington Capitals part ways with coach Peter Laviolette after 3 seasons
Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette won’t be back next season after the team’s eight-season playoff streak came to an end.
NHL Stanley Cup playoff bracket: Final league standings, first-round matchups
USA TODAY Sports has everything you need to know about the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, including first-round matchups.
How NHL playoff standings could shake out during regular season’s second-to-last day
Three NHL division titles, playoff matchups and the best draft lottery odds are up for grabs as the league plays a 15-game schedule on Thursday.