Stanley Cup-bound Vegas turning impossible into possible
The stunningly successful expansion squad is headed to the Stanley Cup Final after beating the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday to win the Western Conference final series in five games.
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'Saucer-eyed': Caps, others count on rookies in NHL playoffs
The 50 rookie skaters in these playoffs are the most since teams used 54 in 2005-06. That could be a reflection of teams having greater trust in young players arriving from junior hockey or college, or the need to stock rosters with cheap talent as a greater percentage of the salary cap is devoted to the elite.
Hall, Kopitar, MacKinnon finalists for Hart as NHL MVP
New Jersey left wing Taylor Hall, Los Angeles centre Anze Kopitar and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon are the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.
Brian Boyle, Roberto Luongo, Jordan Staal nominees for Masterton Trophy
Forward Brian Boyle of the New Jersey Devils, goaltender Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers and forward Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes were named the finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Saturday.
Wild struggle on road, eliminated by Jets with Game 5 loss in Winnipeg
The Minnesota Wild never found a way to get it going on the road against the Winnipeg Jets and now find their season over.
Florida's Barkov, Vegas' Karlsson, Buffalo's O'Reilly finalists for Lady Byng
Florida's Aleksander Barkov, William Karlsson of the Golden Knights and Buffalo's Ryan O'Reilly were named the three finalists Friday for the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
Kings' Doughty, Lightning's Hedman, Predators' Subban nominated for Norris Trophy
Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and P.K. Subban of the Nashville Predators were named the three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy on Thursday.
Foligno brothers savoring first simultaneous NHL post-season
Nick Foligno sent the text message on Sunday to his family members , promising an enjoyable evening of experiencing and watching the NHL playoffs.
Senators captain Karlsson offers touching tribute to victims of Broncos crash
Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday.
Kane scores 2 goals in playoff debut, Sharks top Ducks 3-0
While Evander Kane watched Stanley Cup playoff hockey from his couch during the first eight years of his NHL career, the power forward felt confident he could thrive in the pressurized atmosphere of the post-season if he could only get the chance.
Rookie Kyle Connor to make playoff debut after stellar season with Jets
Kyle Connor has been skating on a rink in front of fans since the Winnipeg Jets forward was three years old.
'Horrific, horrific accident': Hockey world in shock after Humboldt bus crash
On almost any other morning, Mike Babcock's pre-game chat with reporters might begin with banter about his line combinations, scratches or the playoffs set to begin next week.
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy reacts to Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy says he can relate to the grief people are feeling after the crash involving the Humboldt Broncos that killed 15 people.
NHLers reflect on junior hockey's bus culture in wake of Humboldt crash
Long before the chartered flights that come with life in the NHL, a 14-hour bus ride wouldn't be out of the question for Morgan Rielly.
Senators players honour Jonathan Pitre with butterfly sticker on their helmets
The Senators honoured Jonathan Pitre, an Ottawa-area teen with a rare and painful skin condition who died this week, during their Friday night game at Pittsburgh.
Perfect Goodbye: Daniel Sedin overtime hero in final game in Vancouver
It couldn't have been scripted any better.
Canucks stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin say they will retire after the season
Henrik and Daniel Sedin persevered to elevate themselves among the NHL's most dominant players for nearly a decade.
Uncommon path should ease NHL learning curve for Tolvanen
A week before the 2015 playoffs, the United States Hockey League's Sioux City Musketeers invited prospect Eeli Tolvanen to skate with them to see about signing him for the following season. He stood out among older players on a first-place team.
Larry Kwong, first player of Asian heritage to appear in the NHL, dies at age 94
Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Talented teetotaller Patrik Laine gunning for league goal-scoring title
Patrik Laine wants to hoist the Stanley Cup, but drinking champagne out of the hallowed trophy is another matter.