Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead

Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead

Leon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Tom Wilson has provided a little bit of everything for the Washington Capitals in their Game 2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Capitals look more like themselves in beating the Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Capitals look more like themselves in beating the Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie the second-round playoff series.

Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal

Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal

Joel Quenneville is returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks for his first head coaching job since the second-winningest coach in league history resigned and was banned from the league for his handling of a sexual assault scandal.

Friday's NHL games: Leafs seek 3-0 lead in Florida, Rantanen and Stars aim at 2-0 lead over Jets

Friday's NHL games: Leafs seek 3-0 lead in Florida, Rantanen and Stars aim at 2-0 lead over Jets

Mikko Rantanen is on a history-making tear.

Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach

Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach

For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy.

Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Mikko Rantanen has shown exactly why Dallas was willing to pay a hefty price to acquire him.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Mikko Rantanen scored a natural hat trick in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll gets chance against Panthers amid concerns about Stolarz

Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll gets chance against Panthers amid concerns about Stolarz

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will get the start in Game 2 of Toronto’s second-round playoff series against Florida on Wednesday night.

Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead

Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead

Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth.

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1

Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round series.

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Defending PWHL champion Minnesota opens playoffs in rematch vs. Toronto; Montreal faces Ottawa

Defending PWHL champion Minnesota opens playoffs in rematch vs. Toronto; Montreal faces Ottawa

Kendall Coyne Schofield and the Minnesota Frost are back in the PWHL playoffs — but barely — in a bid to defend their inaugural Walter Cup championship.

Moving up 4th in the NHL draft in the lottery adds to the Utah Hockey Club's exciting summer

Moving up 4th in the NHL draft in the lottery adds to the Utah Hockey Club's exciting summer

Winning the second draw at the NHL draft lottery and moving up from having the 14th pick to No. 4 is the latest development setting up a momentous summer for the Utah Hockey Club.