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Jets sign GM Cheveldayoff to three-year extension as team heads into busy off-season

Jets sign GM Cheveldayoff to three-year extension as team heads into busy off-season

WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he has a long to-do list for the Winnipeg Jets, but he’s armed with a new contract extension and a desire to improve the team on the ice and in an unhappy and possibly fractured locker room.
Rangers open playoffs against experienced Penguins

Rangers open playoffs against experienced Penguins

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerard Gallant isn't worried about his team's lack of playoff experience, not even going up against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is in the postseason for the 16th straight year.
Top-seeded Panthers await Ovechkin, Caps in playoff Round 1

Top-seeded Panthers await Ovechkin, Caps in playoff Round 1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are aware of the narratives. The franchise hasn’t won a playoff series in 26 years going back to the 1996 Eastern Conference finals, by far the longest active drought in the NHL.
'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

CALGARY — Eyebrows may have disappeared into hairlines when the Calgary Flames rehired Darryl Sutter, but the team's turnaround under the laconic rancher is indisputable.
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

EDMONTON — Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft says defenceman Darnell Nurse will be a "game-time decision" when Edmonton begins its playoff run against the L.A. Kings on Monday. Nurse, 27, has been sidelined since April 12 with a lower-body injury.
What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup

What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup

The path to the Stanley Cup is rarely a straight line. Sometimes it’s the direction a puck takes when it banks off the post and in — or out.
Capitals visit the Panthers to begin the NHL Playoffs

Capitals visit the Panthers to begin the NHL Playoffs

Washington Capitals (44-26-12, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (58-18-6, first in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -223, Capitals +180; over/under is 6.
Rangers host the Penguins to begin the NHL Playoffs

Rangers host the Penguins to begin the NHL Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins (46-25-11, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (52-24-6, second in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -122, Penguins +103; over/under is 5.
Dallas visits Calgary to open the NHL Playoffs

Dallas visits Calgary to open the NHL Playoffs

Dallas Stars (46-30-6, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (50-21-11, first in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -225, Stars +183; over/under is 5.
Avalanche host the Predators to open the NHL Playoffs

Avalanche host the Predators to open the NHL Playoffs

Nashville Predators (45-30-7, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (56-19-7, first in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -313, Predators +248; over/under is 6.