Sharks have best odds to receive No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery
The NHL will hold its draft lottery next Monday with the San Jose Sharks holding the best chance of getting the top pick for a second straight season.
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Battle of Ontario: Maple Leafs aim to close out Senators in Game 5
Game 5 of the Battle of Ontario goes Tuesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs look to put an end to the series.
Man arrested after death of former NHLer won't face charges
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel exits after hit - ESPN
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel left Game 4 of their series against the Florida Panthers on Monday night after a high hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad that wasn't penalized.
NHL fines Canadiens, Capitals $25,000 US apiece for scuffle during Game 4 warmup
The National Hockey League has fined the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals $25,000 US each for unsportsmanlike conduct during warmup before Game 4, marking another round of discipline in the testy first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Mike Sullivan out as Penguins coach - ESPN
Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced on Monday.
Jets lose Game 4 in St. Louis after Blues score string of 2nd-period goals
Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker and Justin Faulk each scored second period goals to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their playoff series at 2-all after dropping the first two games in Winnipeg.
No additional discipline for Matthew Tkachuk, sources say - ESPN
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Geuntzel in Game 3, sources told ESPN on Sunday.