Hockey

NHL draft lottery will be held Monday with the Sharks having the best odds at getting the No. 1 pick

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL will hold its draft lottery next Monday with the San Jose Sharks holding the best chance of getting the top pick for the second straight season.

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Matthews good to go for Game 5 of Battle of Ontario after skipping practice to rest

TORONTO — Auston Matthews listened to his body and stayed off the ice. Now the Maple Leafs captain is eager to earn another break — by closing out their first-round playoff series on home ice.

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Canadiens defenceman Carrier out day-to-day as Game 5 against Washington approaches

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say defenceman Alexandre Carrier is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, putting him in doubt for Game 5 of the team's NHL first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.

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Carolina won't have Andersen in net for Game 5 against New Jersey, opening door for Kochetkov

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Canucks' Hughes closer to Norris Trophy repeat, Makar, Werenski also named finalists

NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a finalist for this season's Norris Trophy, the NHL announced Tuesday.

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Florida aims to clinch series win against Tampa Bay

Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -121, Panthers +101; over/under is 5.

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Capitals host the Canadiens with 3-1 series lead

Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Jets and Blues tied 2-2 heading into game 5

St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -172, Blues +144; over/under is 5.

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That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff game

DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston saw just a little opening and figured why not take a shot on the opening shift.

Apr 29, 2025 12:16 AM Read more >

Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead

DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars, who had a well-timed immediate response back at home in their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.

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