NHL playoffs: Panthers knock off Rangers to reach 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final

The Montreal Canadiens have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, facing the Washington Capitals in the first round, reminiscent of their 2009-2010 playoff run. That year, the Canadiens, led by players like Mike Cammalleri and Carey Price, surprised the league by defeating the heavily favored Capitals, thanks to stellar goaltending from Jaroslav Halak. Despite being down 3-1 in the series, Halak's remarkable performances turned the tide, leading to a memorable upset that captured the hearts...

The NHL's scoring and goal-stopping races wrapped up as awards season begins.Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers won his first Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy, leading the NHL with 52 goals in 71 games, seven ahead of Toronto's William Nylander. Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning claimed his third Art Ross Trophy with 121 points, edging out Nathan MacKinnon, while Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets secured the William M. Jennings Trophy after allowing the...

Brady Tkachuk returned to the Senators lineup after an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury but exited early in the regular-season finale against Carolina as a precaution after taking a stick to the face. He confirmed he will be ready for the playoff opener against Toronto, expressing the importance of getting game time to regain timing and touch before the postseason, where the Senators are making their first appearance in eight years. Tkachuk, who...

The odds for the 2025 NHL draft lottery are established, with the San Jose Sharks holding a 25.5% chance of securing the No. 1 pick for the second consecutive year after selecting Macklin Celebrini last summer. Only the top 11 seeds are eligible to win the first overall pick, with teams able to move up a maximum of 10 spots; notable prospects include Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters and Michael Misa of the Saginaw...

The NHL has released the schedule for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Florida Panthers set to begin their title defense against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 1 will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., followed by Game 2 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Florida's first home game is scheduled for Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 1 p.m., while additional game times are...