Lightning-Capitals: Familiar ground for Capitals as they face elimination
TAMPA – Capitals G Braden Holtby basically summed up playoff life for the Capitals after Saturday's Game 5 loss in the Eastern Conference final when he said the team never makes it easy for itself. tampabay.com
Perhaps the most unbelievable story in the history of professional sports, this group of Golden Misfits wrote another incredible chapter on Sunday afternoon when they silenced the Winnipeg Whiteout. tsn.ca
WINNIPEG – A special spring can turn sour in a moment’s notice. Six days after leading the Western Conference final 1-0, the Winnipeg Jets are dealing with the reality that they’ll be watching an expansion team play for the Stanley Cup. It could have... sportsnet.ca
The Golden Knights defeated the Jets in five games to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, extending their improbable first season literally as far as it can go. sportingnews.com
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — For a brief moment after the final horn Sunday, the decibel level dropped at Bell MTS Place and the white-clad crowd of 15,321 stood in shock. They couldn’t believe it, either. reviewjournal.com
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Washington Capitals know they have a lot of work to do. The Tampa Bay Lightning know their work is far from done. Both teams expect to be at their best on Monday for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals at Capital One Arena with... cbssports.com
Coach Jon Cooper didn't blame Andrei Vasilevskiy for the Tampa Bay Lightning digging a deep hole early in the Eastern Conference final. Two games and two losses brought plenty of criticism of the young Russian goaltender. Cooper wasn't thrilled about... usatoday.com
Ask a Sabres fan if they can recall the last time their team had a franchise defenseman, and you’ll probably get a variety of answers. sportingnews.com
Gallant was still all business in Winnipeg on Sunday night after Vegas had beaten … sports.yahoo.com
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — When Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves stepped to the podium to speak with media after his game-winning goal to send Vegas to the Stanley Cup finals, he took the half-eaten piece of pizza from his mouth and joked, “I can’t... lasvegassun.com
Elliotte Friedman reported on Sunday night that Wild owner Craig Leipold has decided on their next general manager. Paul Fenton will leave his post as David Poile’s assistant in Nashville to become the third GM in Wild history. Michael Russo of The... hockeywilderness.com
The Capitals, meanwhile, are trying not to let past playoff troubles get in their heads nationalpost.com
When the starting lines were announced on Saturday, you may have been surprised to hear Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson were starting against Chris Kunitz, Cedric Paquette and Ryan Callahan. nbcsports.com
Is that old Dougie Hamilton / William Nylander trade idea still a joke anymore? is Jeff Skinner a good fit for the Oilers? And much more. thehockeynews.com
How many promising young Canadian clubs have done what Winnipeg did this spring before disappearing? For this latest Great Canadian Hope, we can only hope there is an encore.The post Sit with the Sportsnet crew at the Inspire Canada Gala! appeared... sportsnet.ca
Terreri is a two-time all-stater at Pilgrim High School before going to Providence … golocalprov.com
Vegas will play either Tampa Bay or Washington in the Stanley Cup Final. nhl.nbcsports.com
There's something inherently human about rooting for an underdog. We've seen it plenty of times throughout the decades of sports history: N.C. State's March Madness upset of Houston, Buster Douglas' stunning knockout of then-heavyweight champ Mike... thescore.com
Some key decisions await with big names needing to get paid. nhl.nbcsports.com
TAMPA — The Lightning is a win away from a trip to the Stanley Cup final. Its Game 5 win Saturday, to take a 3-2 lead over the Washington Capitals, was another chapter of a story being written on the fly. tampabay.com
The Capitals captain has 21 points in 17 playoff games to lead Washington nationalpost.com
Two observations about the Rangers’ search that yielded David Quinn as the club’s presumptive next head coach, pending an announcement of a signed-and-sealed contract that should come by Tuesday. First, it was not extensive. Ownership and management... nypost.com
Schlossman is in his 13th year covering college hockey for the Herald. In 2016 … grandforksherald.com
The Winnipeg Jets' season is over but Paul Stastny's tenure with the club might not be. Just moments after the team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, talk turned to ...... winnipegfreepress.com
Emily Kaplan ESPN As each NHL team is eliminated from playoff contention -- either mathematically or by losing in the postseason -- we'll take a look at why its quest for the Stanley Cup fell short in 2017-18, along with three keys to its offseason... insider.espn.com
The Vegas Golden Knights are perhaps the best expansion franchise in sports history. The team advanced to the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday after beating the Winnipeg Jets in five games, becoming the first expansion team in the history of the four... si.com
Why Michigan's Red Berenson is auctioning off personal hockey collection … freep.com
“He does everything.” And in Game 5, Ryan Callahan did everything the Lightning needed to win and push the Capitals to the brink.The post James Paxton stays hot, throws complete game in win over Tigers appeared first on Sportsnet.ca. sportsnet.ca
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Marian Hossa says he's retiring because of health issues. In an interview with the Slovak newspaper Novy Cas, Hossa says he's done playing hockey. usatoday.com
Look, I know it's not for everyone, but we've been over this. I'm in. I can't wait for the Stanley Cup Final when the knight has to either fight electricity or the alphabet. sports.vice.com
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Connor Hellebuyck’s comments from the middle of last week continue to reverberate around the NHL and draw side-eyes from the Golden Knights. reviewjournal.com
TAMPA — They're called grinders. Pluggers. Checkers. They're lunch-pail guys. Like 9-to-5ers. They get up every day and go to work. They punch in and punch out for no glory or credit. But the business would fall apart without them. They're the... tampabay.com
TAMPA — A two-goal lead was suddenly only one, and the Washington Capitals, having pulled their goalie, had a furious 96-second siege. Andrei Vasilevskiy made the last three of his 28 saves to preserve the Lightning's 3-2 victory Saturday in Game 5... tampabay.com
The 2018 NHL Draft class is assessed as being deep enough to satisfy every team’s wish list. From puck-moving defensemen to electrifying forwards, the upper echelon of this year’s crop will provide teams with the opportunity to select first-round... sportingnews.com
There was no tougher critic on Matt Niskanen’s Game 5 performance on Saturday than Niskanen himself. Niskanen and his defensive partner, Dmitry Orlov, were on the ice for all three of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s three goals in the Capitals’ 3-2 loss... nbcsports.com
The Winnipeg Jets are on the brink of elimination and no one person is responsible for getting them there.The post James Paxton stays hot, throws complete game in win over Tigers appeared first on Sportsnet.ca. sportsnet.ca
I’m not a big fate guy when it comes to sports. Save the supernatural power nonsense for movies and books and television shows about vampires. But the idea of controlling one’s destiny — you always have the opportunity to turn one way or the other —... reviewjournal.com
WINNIPEG — Before Friday night, the last time the Jets lost three consecutive games in regulation was March ... of 2017. The Jets didn’t drop three games in a row this entire season because to hear Paul Maurice explain it, there were no extremes to... tsn.ca
Coming up with a lousy pair in Vegas, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves short-stacked in the NHL’s Western Conference final. They desperately need three of a kind — all victories against ...... winnipegfreepress.com
Pierre Engvall signifies yet another gem unearthed from the Maple Leafs organization’s recent deep dive into Sweden’s potential pool... sportsnet.ca
Do you remember the old trick candles on a birthday cake? You know, the moment you huff and puff and blow them all out, and they magically re-ignite themselves seconds later to burn hot as ever? That is what the Vegas Golden Knights have been like in... tsn.ca
Scoring goals hasn’t been much of a problem for the Winnipeg Jets — until Marc-Andre Fleury and the Vegas Golden Knights came along. In the last three games, the Jets have ... winnipegfreepress.com
The Vegas Golden Knights are a single victory away from playing for the Stanley … sportsbookreview.com
Here's John Tavares' dilemma: In the eight seasons and counting since the Islanders drafted him first overall, he's served dutifully as the franchise's face and captain, quickly realizing the preordained NHL stardom cast upon him at 17. It's... sportingnews.com
Tampa Bay beat Washington for the third consecutive game to move within a victory of reaching the Stanley Cup finals. nytimes.com
The NHL has long been secretive about injuries, and Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice is fine with it remaining that way even as the Supreme Court legalized sports betting earlier this week. Maurice said before Game 4 of the Western Conference final on... usatoday.com
Depending upon how you define an American player, there are either 10 or 11 Americans out of the 24 Jets who have played in these playoffs. usatoday.com
With the Penguins' quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup derailed by the Capitals, local pundits were left to ponder the club's possible offseason moves. sportingnews.com
This is not the first National Hockey League season in which an expansion franchise may play for the Stanley Cup. But when the St. Louis Blues did it in 1968, losing four straight in the final against the Montreal Canadiens, there were 12 teams in... sportsnet.ca
The New York Rangers will hire Boston University's David Quinn as their next head coach, Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic reports.There are still details to work out, however, and an official announcement isn't expected until Rangers general manager... thescore.com
TAMPA—The Caps’ season is on life support following a 3-2 loss to the Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night. Doomed by a slow start, Alex Ovechkin and Co. fell into a three-goal hole less than 21 minutes in and... nbcsports.com
After Friday's loss, the Jets are on the cusp of elimination, but Winnipeg need look no further than several recent post-season comebacks for some inspiration as they prepare to attempt an unlikely rally. thehockeynews.com
The expansion Golden Knights are getting closer and closer to winning the Stanley Cup in their first season. How long did it take the NHL's other teams to capture their first title – or at least get to the Cup final? thehockeynews.com
It’s taken the past quarter century for the sport to fully embrace girls at the youth, high school and college hockey level. And over that time, no place in the nation … keloland.com
Vegas, a 500-to-1 long shot to win the title when the season started, can advance to the championship series with a win on Sunday in Winnipeg. nytimes.com
You don’t win it in the first, second or even third round. No, you have to wait until the Stanley Cup final. Even then, you usually have to actually win the Cup to win the award nationalpost.com
For the second consecutive game, Connor Hellebuyck cost the Jets with a turnover that led to a goal. If they’re going to win the series, he’ll have to clean up those mistakes fast.The post Pats’ Paddock shines in Memorial Cup opener... sportsnet.ca
Will this be another post-season where the Caps failed to finish off an opponent on the ropes, failed to come up with the key play at the key time, and failed to advance despite being the better team? nationalpost.com
LAS VEGAS — There’s no sugar-coating this: with a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Friday night, the Winnipeg Jets’ electrifying Stanley Cup run this spring is, if not ... winnipegfreepress.com
"We win that game nine times out of 10," Blake Wheeler said. nhl.nbcsports.com
It's not where many expected the Winnipeg Jets to be, but through four games the team trails the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the Western Conference Final. After taking a split in the first two games at home, the Jets have been edged by the Golden... thescore.com
The Tampa Bay Lightning stormed back in the Eastern Conference final against the Washington Capitals, thanks in part to a thriving power play and suddenly reliable penalty-killing unit. To regain control of the best-of-seven matchup that continues... ca.sports.yahoo.com
The Eastern Conference final is deadlocked at 2-2 after Tampa Bay took two victories on the Washington Capitals’ home ice, despite being outshot by 76-43 over that span. Credit that to a lethal power play and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. thestar.com
LAS VEGAS — It’s not the type of question you usually hear in an NHL dressing room. But inquiring minds certainly wanted to know Friday what Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler ...... winnipegfreepress.com
The playoff run by the Winnipeg Jets has ripped the bandages off some old wounds in their former home. Hockey fans in Atlanta — yes, they actually exist — are still bitter about the way they lost the Thrashers seven years ago , a move … miamiherald.com
They are the 143 seconds that have changed this series. The total time elapsed from when the Winnipeg Jets scored their first goal and allowed a response from the Vegas Golden Knights during three straight losses in the Western Conference final.The... sportsnet.ca
The greatest NHL season in the history of the Winnipeg Jets? is one game away from a potential end. The Jets' storybook 2017-18 season saw a franchise that had never enjoyed respect — nevermind success — finish second in the National Hockey League,... ca.sports.yahoo.com
This should make no sense, of course. And yet, here's Braden Holtby before Game 4, quietly emphatic: 'It's easier to play on the road' nationalpostcom.wordpress.com
On one level, there aren’t a lot of surprises among this year’s four conference finalists. Three of the teams went into the playoffs as the top seed in their division, and the only one that didn’t — the Winnipeg Jets — were the... downgoesbrown.com
BIG10: Penn State Hockey Commit Evan Bell Wins Clark Cup With USHL’s Fargo Force
He left the Hockey East program in December after appearing in just five games … onwardstate.com
While nothing is finalized, it is highly likely that Boston University's men's hockey coach David Quinn will become the next head coach of the Rangers, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Daily News. nydailynews.com
Ludvig Larsson will use the graduate transfer rule to transfer to Penn State for next season, multiple sources have confirmed to The Eagle Tribune. Larsson was reportedly exploring multiple transfer options. Under the graduate transfer rule, Larsson... themackreport.com
This was a great year to be a fan of college hockey and the Blackhawks ... He’s … chicago.suntimes.com
Hockey season at Boston College is still about four and a half months away ... Jacques Bouquot: Hailing from Connecticut, Jacques Bouquot is the third center … bcinterruption.com
Any program looking to break through the top ranks and solidify itself as a force to be reckoned with needs key pieces. It needs a core group of leaders to elevate the team from a good program to a national powerhouse. For Notre Dame, Jake Evans was... ndsmcobserver.com
The elder Tkachuk, a 20-year league veteran, son Matt, two years into his Calgary Flames career, and the soon-to-be third peg of the father-son NHL fold is that of standout prospect, Brady Tkachuk. Among the top draft pick potentials in the upcoming... jacketscannon.com
Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17, TBD, Site TBD, NCHC First Round We welcome you to read all of our stories by signing into your account. If you don't … gazette.com
CHL: Acadie-Bathurst holds on for white-knuckle finish, defeats Regina
REGINA – The Acadie-Bathurst Titan punched their ticket to at least the semifinal of the Mastercard Memorial Cup with an 8-6 victory over the Regina Pats on Sunday night. It wasn’t pretty. sportsnet.ca
REGINA—Noah Dobson, Jeffrey Truchon-Viel and Ethan Crossman had two goals apiece and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan held off the host Regina Pats 8-6 on Sunday night to earn a berth in Friday’s semifinal at the Memorial Cup. thestar.com
YOUNGSTOWN - It took 10 years, 667 games, 63 playoff games, and a battle with some fog, but for the first time in franchise history, the Fargo Force a... - USHL Fargo Force oursportscentral.com
Waterloo, Iowa - Another generation of the Bakich family will be part of Notre Dame athletics following the commitment of Waterloo Black Hawks forward... - USHL Waterloo Black Hawks oursportscentral.com
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms 2018 Clark Cup Playoff run came to an end Saturday night at the Covelli Centre after a 4-2 defeat at the hand... - USHL Youngstown Phantoms oursportscentral.com
REGINA — Playing in the limelight has already become a strength of Regina Pats goaltender Max Paddock. sportsnet.ca
REGINA — Penalty killing has been a strength for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan throughout their league championship playoff run and it paid off for them once again in their Memorial Cup opener. sportsnet.ca
The 1980 Memorial Cup had it all — controversy, near riots, a live chicken. With the help of the men who were there, we get to the bottom of one of the most disputed tournaments in junior-hockey history. sportsnet.ca
The Fargo Force are 2018 Clark Cup Champions, defeating the Youngstown Phantoms 4-2 Saturday night in Game 4 of the 2018 Clark Cup Final at Covelli Centre. Ty Farmer tallied the game-winning goal on a partial breakaway with just under four minutes... ushl.com
YOUNGSTOWN - It took 10 years, 667 games, 63 playoff games, and a battle with some fog, but for the first time in franchise history, the Fargo Force are Clark Cup champions. The Force got a late goal from Ty Farmer and an empty-netter from captain... oursportscentral.com
REGINA – Robert Thomas has won the Memorial Cup before, but he admits a second title would probably be a little more significant. Thomas was only an OHL rookie with the 2015-16 London Knights and didn’t have the same impact that he did with the... sportsnet.ca
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms 2018 Clark Cup Playoff run came to an end Saturday night at the Covelli Centre after a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Fargo Force in Game Four of the Clark Cup Final. Fargo won the best-of-five series... oursportscentral.com
The 2018 Memorial Cup runs from May 18-29 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Stay up to date with game action via our daily scoreboard (all times Eastern).Friday, May 18Hamilton Bulldogs 2-3 Regina PatsSchedule DateTime (Eastern)HomeAwayScore Friday May... thescore.com
Vees, Harbinson agree on extension . . . Americans sign top draft pick greggdrinnan.com
As a rendition of “Hallelujah” rang through the speakers at Mosaic Stadium, a Humboldt Broncos flag held by a boy flew in the wind on stage. Musician Jack Semple strummed along on his guitar in the pouring rain as the Broncos were honoured at the... thestar.com
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Bartek Bison's goal with 6:53 remaining in regulation broke a 2-2 tie as the Youngstown Phantoms dropped Game Three of the 2018 Clark... - USHL Youngstown Phantoms oursportscentral.com
AHL: Miro the hero as Marlies go up 2-0
Miro Aaltonen finished a nifty passing play at 10:59 of overtime to give the Toronto Marlies a 3-2 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms i... theahl.com
Curtis McKenzie‘s power-play goal 10:46 into overtime lifted Texas to a 3-2 win over Rockford and a 2-0 series lead in the AHL’s Western Conference Finals. theahl.com
Miro Aaltonen has been putting it together lately as the center on the Marlies’ top offensive line, between Andreas Johnsson and Carl... thestar.com
Toronto, Canada - Alex Lyon turned in a sensational 44-save performance between the pipes for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sunday evening but it was Mir... - AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms oursportscentral.com
Everything will be put on the line for the championship series, which is set to … winknews.com
Adam Brooks scored the tiebreaking goal 3:18 into the third period and Toronto held on for a 4-3 win over Lehigh Valley in Game 1 of the... theahl.com
The Florida Everblades claimed the E.A. "Bud" Gingher Trophy as Eastern Conference champions o... echl.com
Lehigh Valley, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have added forward Morgan Frost from the Sault Ste. M... - AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms oursportscentral.com
The Colorado Eagles evened up their ECHL Western Conference finals series with Fort Wayne by defeating the Komets 2-1 on Friday night on the road. Michael … coloradoan.com
ECHL hockey: Florida Everblades at Adirondack Thunder, Game 4 Everblades forward Stephen MacAulay (81) and forward Spencer Smallman cheer following … naplesnews.com
By Tom Matthews It’s hard to define success. If you look the word up in the Mer... echl.com
The Edmonton Oilers and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2018-19 season, the team announced today. … kake.com
Following are the ECHL transactions for Friday, May 18, 2018: Colorado: ... echl.com
Worlds: Sweden tops Switzerland in Shootout
Sweden defeated Switzerland 3-2 in a shootout Sunday to win the World Championship for the second year in a row. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Filip Forsberg scored consecutive goals in the shootout after Switzerland's Sven Andrighetto scored on the first... mlive.com
The United States captured the bronze medal at the World Championship Sunday with a 4-1 victory over Canada in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was Team USA's eighth bronze, its first since 2015, and its second victory over Canada in the tournament. mlive.com
In our final Power Rankings of 2018, Sweden stays on top after winning its second straight gold medal. The plucky Swiss come second, while the United States is third. See you next year in Slovakia! new-iihf.com
Canadians lose bronze-medal game, fail to medal for first time in 4 years cbc.ca
Team USA forward Patirck Kane was named tournament MVP tonight in Copenhagen. He led all players with 20 points (8 + 12) and captained the Americans to a bronze medal. Kane was also named to the media All-Star Team. new-iihf.com
Switzerland won its biggest game ever against Canada at the World Championship tonight in Copenhagen, defeating last year's silver medallists 3-2 for the first time in an elimination game. new-iihf.com
Switzerland pulled off a massive upset Saturday at the World Championship, defeating Canada in the semifinals 3-2 to advance to the gold-medal game against Sweden on Sunday.Swiss goaltender Leonardo Genoni was sensational, making 44 saves and leaving... thescore.com
With a 60-year gap between its 2013 silver and Switzerland's previous World Championship medal, collecting hardware in Stockholm was a new experience for everybody. Now, five years later, a select band has a unique opportunity to collect a second... new-iihf.com
The United States' hopes for a gold medal at the World Championship were dashed Saturday with a 6-0 loss to Sweden in the semifinals in Copenhagen, Denmark. The U.S. will play Canada for the bronze medal on Sunday (9:45 a.m., NHL Network)... mlive.com
The Devils are close to signing KHL D Yegor Yakovlev, according to general manager Ray ... I know they play a fast smart hockey and I like it." Eric Chemi of CNBC … sny.tv
Hygge is a Danish word to describe the Danish way of cosiness that makes the Danes the or one of the happiest people in the world according to various ratings. new-iihf.com
Alex Kovalev has a new job. The former Canadiens forward has been hired as an … montrealgazette.com
Faribault native and Shattuck-St. Mary's School alumna ... ran into the Korean director of Hockey, Jim Paek, at a wedding. Paek was a two-time Stanley Cup … southernminn.com
Coming off gold-medal wins in 2015 and 2016, Canada was looking for a three-peat at the IIHF World Championship last year in Cologne, Germany. But the Canadians ran into a red-hot Henrik Lundqvist, who joined the team mid-tournament and made 42 saves... tsn.ca
MINSK, 18 May (BelTA) – Belarusian hockey players Yegor Sharangovich and … eng.belta.by
Preece, 20, iced eight times for the Blaze in Elite League and Challenge Cup competitions, becoming a popular figure among fans and team-mates in support … coventryobserver.co.uk
TX H.S.: Woman stole a quarter-million dollars from Houston-area high school hockey league
Michele Bernier, former treasurer of Texas’ Interscholastic Hockey League, admitted to stealing nearly $250,000 over the past half-decade and has been arrested and charged with a first-degree felony sports.yahoo.com
The Milford Indians Hockey program includes students from Foran, Jonathan Law and Platt Technical High School. Parents said that Coach Sal Follo has been on administrative leave from his security job at Foran High School since March for alleged... milfordmirror.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Rules changes related to minimizing risk of injury in high school ice hockey are among five revisions for the 2018-19 season. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee recommended the... chsaanow.com
Cretin-Derham Hall boys’ hockey coach Jim O’Neill stepped down Friday, ending a 38-year career at the school that was highlighted by three state tournament appearances and the 2006 Class 2A state championship. Matt Funk has been named O’Neill’s... mnhockeyhub.com
Alex Lyon, who stopped all but one of the 95 shots he faced in an American … startribune.com
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