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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger makes a diving save during a St. Louis Blues power play as the Stars' Esa Lindell looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Jake Oettinger made 26 saves in regulation and overtime before stopping all three attempts in the shootout as the Central Division champion Dallas Stars beat the St.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson scores against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during the shootout in an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The Stars won 2-1. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks up at the scoreboard as the New York Islanders celebrate a goal by Simon Holmstrom, third from left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot

 
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) laughs with defenseman Jack Johnson (3) after an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

Nathan MacKinnon races to career season, looks to power Colorado Avalanche on another title run

 
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal with T.J. Oshie (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates away, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup

 

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New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin celebrates his game-tying goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Artemi Panarin has career year with MVP-caliber numbers for Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers

Artemi Panarin was an established offensive player before he signed with the New York Rangers in 2019. He’s boosted his numbers since then.
 
FILE -Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz responds to questions during a news conference at the NHL hockey team's arena Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs

Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager.
 
Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) backhands a shot past Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Senators beat Bruins 3-1 in regular-season finale

BOSTON (AP) — Jiri Smejkal scored his first career goal midway through the second period and Jakob Chychrun scored again for Ottawa less than a minute later as the Senators beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
 
Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Jamie Drysdale during the third second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1.
 
FILE - Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz is congratulated for a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Seattle. The Stars are heading toward the NHL playoffs with the league's most balanced scoring team. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

The Dallas Stars can still score. They are now deeper and more balanced going into the NHL playoffs

The Dallas Stars are heading into the NHL playoffs as the league’s deepest and most balanced scoring team.
 

Today in Sports - Julius Erving becomes the third player to score 30,000 points in his pro career

Today in Sports, April 17 - Julius Erving becomes the third player to score 30,000 points in his pro career
 
FILE - Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato gestures during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, April 16, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season

The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Don Granato, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.
 
FILE - The New York Rangers and fans celebrate a shootout victory over the New York Islanders in an NHL hockey game April 13, 2024, in New York. As the NHL playoffs begins this weekend, ushering in the most exciting hockey of the year, business is booming and the league has bounced back in a big way from the pandemic. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

As the NHL playoffs begin this weekend, ushering in the most exciting hockey of the year, business is booming and the league has bounced back in a big way from the pandemic.
 
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) and Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals shut out Bruins

John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals moved another step closer to the playoffs by beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night.
 
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates with Moritz Seider (53) after his goal against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime during an NHL hockey game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

Lucas Raymond scored with 25 seconds left in overtime after tying it with 1:17 remaining in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.
 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Emil Bemstrom, left, celebrates with Jansen Harkins (43) after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Crosby scores 42nd goal, Penguins keep playoff hopes alive with 4-2 win over Predators

Sidney Crosby scored his 42nd goal and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins preserve their playoff hopes with a 4-2 win over Nashville.
 
Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Zach Benson (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season

Dylan Cozens scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres concluded another disappointing season with a 4-2 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning.
 
New York Islanders' Anders Lee, second from left, celebrates with teammates as they come off the ice after an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J., Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The New York Islanders clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 4-1 win over Devils

Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Patrick Roy-led New York Islanders clinched one of the two remaining playoff berths in the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
 
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs

John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 2-0.
 
Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) skates with the puck past Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Need a player to root for? Pavelski, Burns, Giordano among veterans who haven’t won the Stanley Cup

Every year the NHL playoffs features a handful of players up in age and nearing the end of their careers who have never hoisted the Stanley Cup.
 
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture

The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season. Seven of the eight games Monday night have some impact on either who gets in or where teams are seeded.
 
The New York Rangers and their fans celebrate their shootout victory over the New York Islanders in an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. The Rangers rallied to defeat the Islanders for a franchise-record 54th win. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Rangers record franchise-best 54th win in shootout victory over Islanders 3-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored late in the third period to tie game and tallied the shootout winner as the New York Rangers rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 3-2 for a franchise-record 54th win on Saturday.
 
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) collide during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Reinhart gets his 55th goal to win it, Florida tops Buffalo 3-2 in OT to clinch home ice for Round 1

Sam Reinhart got his 55th goal of the season with 1:02 left in overtime, and the Florida Panthers clinched home ice for at least Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs by beating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in the next-to-last regular season game for both teams.
 
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson, left, and Nick Seeler celebrate after their a victory in an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Samuel Ersson blanks Devils to keep Flyers’ slim playoff hopes alive in 1-0 win

Travis Konecny scored a short-handed breakaway goal and Samuel Ersson stopped 20 shots to keep the Philadelphia Flyers’ miniscule postseason hopes alive with one game left to play.
 
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel, left, and Tomas Hertl (48) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Golden Knights beat Wild 7-2 to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs

Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist, Chandler Stephenson had four assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 7-2 to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth time in seven seasons.
 
St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn (10) and Carolina Hurricanes' Tony DeAngelo (77) battle for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 12, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Hurricanes beat Blues 5-2 on Slavin go-ahead goal

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaccob Slavin scored the winning goal 7:53 into the third period and Jake Guentzel added a pair of empty-netters, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the St.
 

Today in Sports - Tiger Woods wins The Masters by a record 12 strokes

Today in Sports, April 13 - Tiger Woods wins The Masters by a record 12 strokes
 
Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala, left, celebrates his goal with defenseman Drew Doughty, right, as Calgary Flames center Kevin Rooney skates away during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LA Kings take a big early lead and beat Calgary 4-1 to clinch their 3rd straight playoff berth

The Los Angeles Kings clinched a playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Kevin Fiala, Viktor Arvidsson and Akil Thomas scored, and Cam Talbot made 23 saves in a workmanlike win.
 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) scores against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Penguins improve playoff chances with 6-5 OT win over Detroit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored 1:40 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins bolstered their playoff odds with a 6-5 win over Detroit on Thursday night.
 
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) and right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrate after a victory in an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 22 shots and the Buffalo Sabres played the role of playoff spoilers with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
 

Today in Sports - Jordan Spieth earns first Major win with record-tying performance at The Masters

Today in Sports, April 12 - Jordan Spieth earns first Major win with record-tying performance at The Masters
 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates with goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic followong an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Penguins won 5-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins were lost two weeks ago. Now they’re in the playoff mix

The Pittsburgh Penguins have put together a late-season surge to get into the playoff mix. The Penguins are 6-0-2 in their past eight games to move within a point of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a week to go in the regular season.
 
Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida shuts out Ottawa 2-0

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Stolarz stopped 25 shots and had an assist, Anton Lundell and Nick Cousins scored, and the Florida Panthers shut out the Ottawa Senators for the third time this season with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday night.
 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos has 3 goals and an assist, Kucherov adds 3 assists as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Steven Stamkos had three goals and an assist, NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov picked up his fourth straight three-point game with three assists, and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2.
 
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with Nick Jensen (3) as Detroit Red Wings left wing David Perron (57) skates away in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Capitals beat Red Wings 2-1 to move into wild card, Ovechkin 1st NHL player with 18 30-goal seasons

Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart late in the second period, Charlie Lindgren finished with 42 saves and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams vying for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
 
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