Fox's 4 assists help Rangers top Devils in Game 1 of Eastern 1st Round
Kreider scores twice on power play for New York
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
NEWARK, N.J. -- Chris Kreider scored two power-play goals, and the New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Prudential Center on Tuesday.
Golden Knights Make-A-Wish guest hypes team up ahead of Game 1 vs. Jets
8-year-old Annabelle Hanson gives team advice ahead of 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
by Christopher Detwiler @Chris_Detwiler / NHL.com Staff Writer
As the Vegas Golden Knights embark on the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, the team got a special message from a special fan.
Sebastian Ahos facing off for Hurricanes, Islanders in Eastern 1st Round
Carolina center, New York defenseman only players with same name to play against each other in playoff history
by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Who better to talk about Sebastian Aho than Sebastian Aho?
McDavid seeks urgency from Oilers in Game 2 against Kings
NHL's leading scorer was held without point in OT loss to open Western 1st Round series
by Derek Van Diest @DerekVanDiest / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid is looking for a big effort from the Edmonton Oilers when they try to rebound from a Stanley Cup Playoff-opening loss for a second straight season.
Vilardi could return for Kings against Oilers in Game 2 of West 1st Round
Forward missed series opener, last 9 regular-season games with upper-body injury
by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Gabriel Vilardi could return for the Los Angeles Kings against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Western Conference First Round series at Rogers Place on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET; ESPN, CBC, SN, TVAS, BSSC).
Pavelski questionable for Stars vs. Wild in Game 2 of Western 1st Round
Dallas preparing to face Minnesota without forward, injured on Dumba hit in opener
by Tracey Myers @TraMyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
DALLAS -- Joe Pavelski's status is unknown for Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round against the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN21, SN360, TVAS2, BSSW, BSNX), so the Dallas Stars will prepare as though the forward will not play.
Stanley Cup creates 'special moments' in visit to school for the blind
Revered trophy makes stop outside Boston in advance of Bruins playing in playoffs
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
WATERTOWN, Mass. -- As Mike Bolt stationed the Stanley Cup's carrying case outside on a walkway, ready for the revered trophy to be unveiled for some TV cameras, a student walked by. The child, who attends Perkins School for the Blind in suburban Boston, was asked if he wanted to feel the Cup, to get a sense of it with his fingers.
3 Keys: Kraken at Avalanche, Game 1 of Western 1st Round
Seattle making playoff debut against defending champs, who get Makar back
by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist
(WC1) Kraken at (1C) Avalanche
Western Conference First Round, Game 1
10 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS, ALT, ROOT-NW
3 Keys: Jets at Golden Knights, Game 1 of Western 1st Round
Ehlers out for Winnipeg; Stone returns for Vegas
by Shawn Roarke @sroarke_NHL / NHL.com Senior Director of Editorial
(2WC) Jets at (1P) Golden Knights
Western Conference First Round, Game 1
9:30 p.m. ET: ESPN2, SNW, TVAS2, ATTSN-RM
Hall feeling 'comfortable' on 3rd line with Bruins heading into Game 2
Forward had chemistry with Coyle, Frederic in series-opening win against Panthers
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
BOSTON -- When the Boston Bruins talk about their scoring depth, there's a name that sticks out for the talent and strengths of the player, and for where he's slotted into the lineup: Taylor Hall, third-line forward.