Pro Hockey

Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference final

Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves, Florida scored three times in a 6:24 span in the second period and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 on Sunday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final.

NHL's final 4 has a familiar feel with teams known for long playoff runs in the conference finals

The NHL’s playoff final four has a very familiar feel.

US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds

After a goalless opening period the United States went on to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan.

Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West final

Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night.

Jets' Scheifele has goal and crucial penalty in Game 6 at Dallas after his father's unexpected death

The father of Winnipeg Jets top center Mark Scheifele has died unexpectedly.

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return to the Washington Capitals next season and hopes to make their roster for a 21st NHL season.

Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7

Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 21 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals' to a minimum

The Carolina Hurricanes are known around the NHL for shooting the puck on net from every angle and piling up the shots.

Jets beat the Stars 4-0 to force Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinal series

Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals 3-1 to reach Eastern Conference final

Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night, winning the second-round series and advancing to the Eastern Conference final for a second time in three years.

Defense and goaltending unlikely reasons why Oilers have moved on to Western Conference final

The Oilers have been the team that didn’t seem bothered by giving up four goals because they were more than capable of scoring at least five.

Oilers beat Golden Knights 1-0 in OT in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals

Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference final for the second year in a row.

Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 to take a 3-2 series lead

Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, three Florida defensemen scored and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over Jets

Winnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as their coach, hoping his return to the franchise will push them out of an extended rebuild and into playoff contention.