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New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs

After a breakthrough regular season, Alexis Lafrenière has continued to be a solid contributor for the New York Rangers in their run to the Eastern Conference final.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) confers with center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Dallas Stars get some needed rest at home after starting to ‘run on fumes’ in NHL playoffs

 
Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates after his goal with Kyle Okposo (8), Gustav Forsling (42) and Vladimir Tarasenko (10) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers’ reluctant star, leads without having to say much

 
Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua (81) is defended by Edmonton Oilers' Warren Foegele (37) during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks must ‘want that big moment’ vs. Oilers in Game 7, coach says

 
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour speaks during a news conference, April 25, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. The Hurricanes have re-signed coach Brind'Amour and his staff to multiyear contracts, two people with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press. The team has reached the playoffs and won at least a round in all six seasons since Brind'Amour took over. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Carolina Hurricanes re-sign coach Rod Brind’Amour and staff to multiyear deals

 

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Today in Sports - Vegas becomes first NHL expansion team to make Stanley Cup Final in first season

Today in Sports, May 20 - Vegas becomes first NHL expansion team to make Stanley Cup Final in first season
 
Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers rough it up during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night to avoid elimination and force a deciding Game 7 in their second-round playoff series.
 
Dallas Stars head coach Peter De Boer, left, congratulates center Matt Duchene after he scored the winning goal in the second overtime of Game 6 of an NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Friday, May 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup champions

The Dallas Stars finally get a little bit of a breather after avoiding another Game 7 on the way to their second Western Conference final in a row.
 

Today in Sports - Lucy Li becomes youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at 11 years

Today in Sports, May 19 - Lucy Li becomes youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at 11 years
 
Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) and Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky (72) talk after the Panthers defeated the Bruins in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers reach Eastern Conference final for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games

The Florida Panthers will play the New York Rangers for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final is on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
 

Canucks look to clinch second round series over the Oilers in game 6

The Vancouver Canucks look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Edmonton Oilers in game six.
 
Florida Panthers' Gustav Forsling (42) celebrates after his go-ahead goal with teammates on the bench, including Vladimir Tarasenko (10), during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers eliminate Bruins with 2-1 win in Game 6

BOSTON (AP) — Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots for the Florida Panthers to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night and win their second-round playoff series in six games.
 
Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene, front, celebrates after scoring the winning goal as defensemen Esa Lindell, back left, and Chris Tanev look on in the second overtime of Game 6 of an NHL hockey playoff series Friday, May 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6.
 
Florida Panthers' Gustav Forsling (42) scores the go-ahead goal against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon (29) defends during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory and eliminate the Boston Bruins from their second-round playoff series in six games.
 
Edmonton Oilers' Cody Ceci, Corey Perry, Brett Kulak and Connor Brown, from left, stand on the bench during the final seconds in Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers have been here before, heading back home with their season on the line. They’re hoping for a different result this time around.
 
New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates a goal by Chris Kreider against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL’s Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

The New York Rangers are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons after a big performance from Chris Kreider.
 

Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

The Florida Panthers visit the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series.
 

Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

The Dallas Stars look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six.
 
New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, second from right, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Rangers reach Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 6

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
 
Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

J.T. Miller’s late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead

J.T. Miller scored with 33 seconds remaining to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers that put them a win away from the Western Conference Final.
 

Friday’s Time Schedule

Friday’s Time Schedule
 
New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, second from right, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
 

Friday’s Time Schedule

Friday’s Time Schedule
 

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 17 - May 23

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 17 - May 23. 2 Takes
 

Thursday’s Time Schedule

Thursday’s Time Schedule
 
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) and Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) battle for the puck in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

The New York Rangers have gone from being on the verge of sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes to battling to close them out.
 
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz, right, pursues the puck as Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen defends during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stars center Roope Hintz out for Game 5 against the Avalanche with upper-body injury

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz is out for Game 5 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche because of an upper-body injury.
 

New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6

The New York Rangers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Carolina Hurricanes in game six.
 

Canucks and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2.
 
Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) attempts a shot at Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period of Game 5 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead score and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday ni
 
Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece

Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal with 38.1 seconds remaining and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
 
Boston Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez is doused with water after his game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Boston. The Red Sox won 5-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Gonzalez’s RBI single in 12th lifts Red Sox past Rays 5-4

Romy Gonzalez singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 12th as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Tuesday night.
 
Boston Bruins goaltenders Jeremy Swayman, left, and Linus Ullmark celebrate after the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 during Game 5 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Swayman delivers on vow, Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead score and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
 
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) confers with center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Johnston finally turns 21 for the Stars, who get a chance at home to knock out Avs in 5 games

Wyatt Johnston accomplished a lot for the Dallas Stars before his 21st birthday. He has already appeared in 30 NHL playoff games, with four game-winning goals over those two postseasons.
 
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes have largely stuck with their plans even while falling behind in a huge hole to the New York Rangers in their second-round series in the NHL playoffs.
 
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