Vancouver Canucks to face Nashville Predators in opening round of playoffs
The two teams have met three times this season, with the Canucks winning all three matchups.
Sports
Apr 18
Stanley Cup playoffs: Who to watch and what to expect
The chase for the Stanley Cup is back underway, with the NHL's top 16 teams left to duke it out through four gruelling rounds.
Sports
Apr 19
‘Beast Mode’: Former Canuck Ryan Kesler back in Vancouver for Game 2 vs. Nashville
He helped carry the Vancouver Canucks through a previous playoff series against Nashville by going 'Beast Mode.' Can Ryan Kesler be the team's lucky charm on Tuesday?
Sports
Apr 23
Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90
Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
Sports
Apr 25
Panthers head back to work, resting and waiting for Bruins-Leafs winner
Florida will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at home. That much is certain. The opponent — Boston or Toronto — won't be decided until at least Thursday.
Sports
May 1
‘Tough series’: Vancouver Canucks advance to Round 2 to face Edmonton Oilers
For the first time since 1992, the Vancouver Canucks will take on the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL playoff series as the run for the Stanley Cup advances to Round 2.
Sports
May 4
Hockey fans fired up amid strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs
Not since 2017 have so many Canadian teams made it to the Stanley Cup playoffs. And not since 1993 has Canada claimed a Stanley Cup championship.
Sports
Apr 21
Other Canadian cities will host NHL playoff viewing parties. Will Vancouver follow suit?
Other Canadian NHL teams are planning public viewing parties for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Will Vancouver follow suit?
Sports
Apr 10
Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche
Perfetti said he was excited to get his first taste of the “whiteout” crowd at Canada Life Centre but would focus on helping Winnipeg extend the best-of seven series.
Sports
Apr 30
With NHL playoffs set to start soon, Giordano among oldest players who hasn’t won a Stanley Cup
They are among the oldest and most experienced veterans in the NHL playoffs this year who have never hoisted the Stanley Cup.
Sports
Apr 16
Calgarians reflect on 20 years since Flames’ playoff run sparked the rise of the Red Mile
The Calgary Flames' Stanley Cup run in 2004 brought about the rise of the Red Mile.
Features
Apr 5
Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
William Nylander could barely watch the Maple Leafs' first three playoff games as he worked his way back from injury — the nerves were almost too much.
Sports
May 2
Perry says heated discussion seen on bench was about bringing ‘out the best’ in Oilers
On Monday, Corey Perry spoke to reporters about a moment on the Oilers' bench during Saturday night's game against the Calgary Flames.
Sports
Apr 9
McDavid says Oilers’ locker-room ‘feels like it’s in a good place’ ahead of Game 1 vs. Kings
Connor McDavid spoke to reporters on Monday about the atmosphere he's seen in the Oilers' locker-room ever since the regular season ended.
Sports
Apr 22
Matthews scores two more, Leafs down Panthers
Paul Maurice was asked before Monday's game how to stop Auston Matthews.
Sports
Apr 1
Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Buffalo Sabres salvaged a road trip and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Sunday's 4-1 win over the host Calgary Flames.
Sports
Mar 25
ANALYSIS: Why not Winnipeg? Could Jets break Canada’s Stanley Cup drought?
Four of the eight playoff series feature strong Canadian teams. Is this the year the Stanley cup returns to Canada after a 31-year drought? And will Winnipeg be the team to do it?
Sports
Apr 19
Oilers plan to use rest as a weapon while they await second-round opponent
During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get.
Sports
May 2
ANALYSIS: Jets finally solve Dallas problem with second place within reach
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. For a game this late in the season, between two teams already bound for the playoffs, it proved to mean so much.
Sports
Apr 12
Edmonton Oilers show they can grind out playoff victories: ‘It’s not the prettiest way to win’
The grind-it-out victory that gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead in their first-round series is exactly the type of performance that shows they're ready for a deep playoff run this spring.
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Apr 29
