Hughes, Josi, Makar named Norris Trophy finalists | NHL.com
Canucks, Predators, Avalanche defensemen up for award given to top at position
I’m pretty sure that this is why the Canucks fans in Rogers Arena have been booing Josi.
Playoff Takeaways: Oettinger nearly unsolvable, Dallas pushes Vegas to brink of elimination
Led by goaltender Jake Oettinger, the Dallas Stars won their third straight of the series that pushes the defending Stanley Cup champions to the brink of elimination. Emily Sadler has the takeaways from Game 5.
I can’t believe the Knights switched goalies for no reason. That’s far from the only problem they’re having–this year’s Stars are superb, much as I hate to say it of any roster that includes Ryan Suter and any team management running with an AI theme for their playoffs–but it’s one of the more baffling things within Vegas’s control.
Cassidy says Pietrangelo ‘should know better’ after penalty leads to game winner
Speaking to reporters post-game, the Vegas Golden Knights head coach said the defenceman should’ve known better.
And then, of course, there were the penalties.
Kings lament special teams play as season ends
Kings interim coach Jim Hiller said the difference in their series against the Oilers was special teams play. “If we had performed well, we’d still be playing,” he said.
Special teams have been a big theme this spring.
Draisaitl, Oilers eliminate Kings with win in Game 5 | NHL.com
Forward scores twice for Edmonton, which will play Canucks or Predators in 2nd Round
Good news/bad news: I don’t see the Canucks beating this Oilers lineup. I also don’t see the Preds doing it, but I’d be thrilled for them to get the chance to.
Lightning’s Cooper apologizes for skirt comment
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologized for making what he called an inappropriate analogy about putting skirts on goalies.
Good to see him apologize.
Stamkos, Lightning begin talks on new contract | NHL.com
‘Winning is still what fuels me,’ captain says; Tampa Bay also wants to re-sign Hedman
Are we going to be deprived of more last-minute chaos?
Can Maple Leafs stay alive long enough to ice best version of themselves?
While it’s true that it will be hard for the Leafs to have their ‘Core Four’ all healthy through four playoff rounds, can they at least find a pocket of good health to pull them through Boston? Justin Bourne writes about Toronto’s outlook ahead of Game 6.
I have some doubts about the health of their roster, under the current circumstances.
Bruins’ Montgomery ‘still pissed off’ over G5 loss
A day after the Bruins’ 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Boston coach Jim Montgomery said he’s “still pissed off.”
It’s definitely a high-intensity environment out there.
