Stanley Cup Final: Oilers’ Game 4 scoring spree prevents Panthers sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers’ Game 4 scoring spree prevents Panthers sweep

LA Times  

Edmonton forward Ryan McLeod, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of an 8-1 win over Florida in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Connor McDavid scored, “La Bamba” played in the Edmonton Oilers locker room and the Stanley Cup Final is heading back to Florida after a statement win. The outburst and a comfortable lead got fans going with everything from “We want seven!” to a singalong of Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life.” They got it when Holloway scored with under six minutes left. Inside, one fan held up a sign saying, “So you’re saying there’s a chance?” And now the Oilers have another chance to put pressure on the Panthers with the series returning to South Florida.

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Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5
6 days, 17 hours ago

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Hindustan Times  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final. Zach Hyman scored twice, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist, and Kasperi Kapanen and Connor Brown also scored for the Oilers, who snapped a …

Kucherov’s 6 points, Guentzel’s hat trick leads Lightning to 8-3 romp over Flames
1 week, 3 days ago

Kucherov’s 6 points, Guentzel’s hat trick leads Lightning to 8-3 romp over Flames

Associated Press  

CALGARY, Alberta — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and five assists, Jake Guentzel scored a hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 8-3 on Thursday night. Brayden Point had a goal and three assists and Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel and Conor Geekie also scored for Tampa Bay, which was without captain Victor Hedman with a lower-body …

Oilers extend their winning streak to 3 games with a 2-1 win over the Lightning
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1 week, 5 days ago

Oilers extend their winning streak to 3 games with a 2-1 win over the Lightning

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Lightning: Brayden Point’s second period assist gave him nine points in his last three games, after consecutive four-point games coming into the contest. Key moment Edmonton took a 2-1 lead …

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid
1 week, 5 days ago

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 comeback victory over the skidding Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and Tommy Novak had a goal for the Predators, who tied a franchise record with their eighth straight loss. Predators captain Roman …

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1

Associated Press  

DENVER — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Saturday night. Podkolzin put the Oilers ahead for good with 6:12 left in the second period, scoring a goal for the third straight game. Takeaways Avalanche: Samuel Girard, playing in his 500th career game, had …

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Stolarz, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Steven Lorentz — all Panthers last season — got their Stanley Cup championship …

Kotkaniemi and Blake score in 3rd period as Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kotkaniemi and Blake score in 3rd period as Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jackson Blake scored 2:07 apart midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. The Hurricanes’ latest win came two nights after they scored five goals in the third period to beat Dallas. Blake scored on the power play with 7:59 remaining for …

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-3 win over Canucks
1 month, 1 week ago

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-3 win over Canucks

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday night. Elias Pettersson had a goal and an assist, and Filip Hronek and Pius Suter also scored for Vancouver, which snapped a three-game win streak. Key moment Edmonton broke the game open 6:10 …

Lightning Ignite Early Furry, Cruise Past Avalanche in Thrilling Win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lightning Ignite Early Furry, Cruise Past Avalanche in Thrilling Win

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning start strong with three-goal flurry against Colorado Avalanche. Nikita Kucherov scores first goal in the opening 5 1/2 minutes, setting the tone for the Lightning's three-game winning streak. The Lightning dominated the first half, scoring three goals in the first five shots and holding a 5-2 lead at halftime. They continue their strong start to the season, …

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers rallied from a 3-goal deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Saturday night. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett scored for the Panthers, while Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal in the closing minutes. The Panthers won their second straight game against the Islanders and improved to 4-2 in the season series.

Skinner's Shutout Extends Oilers' Winning Streak, Arvidsson Makes Historic Debut
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Skinner's Shutout Extends Oilers' Winning Streak, Arvidsson Makes Historic Debut

Associated Press  

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Friday, with Stuart Skinner earning his fifth shutout, while Viktor Arvidsson had three assists. The game was highly anticipated as a showdown between Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, but both players were kept off the scoresheet. The Oilers dominated the offensive end, outshooting the Penguins 34-13 in the second period. The …

Hurricanes Dominate Penguins in Thrilling 4-1 Victory
2 months ago

Hurricanes Dominate Penguins in Thrilling 4-1 Victory

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in a thrilling game on Friday night. Jackson Blake tied the score 1-1 with his second goal and the first of four consecutive for Carolina in the first period. The Hurricanes dominated the game, holding the Penguins without a shot on goal and forcing several scoring chances. The game was decided by …

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.

Slate  

Connor McDavid would fix it. In myriad ways, McDavid is not like everyone else, and if there’s any symmetry in the world, the 27-year-old Canadian will eventually get his Cup or four. Related From Slate There’s Something Suspect About Golf’s Great New Redemption Story In Game 7, McDavid was a terror—a lurking Grim Reaper who looked poised to ruin Florida’s …

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov put his hands at either end of the Stanley Cup and began skating away to start the celebration that the Florida Panthers have wanted forever. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup …

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Florida forward Sam Reinhart hoists the Stanley Cup after the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “No player …

Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers
6 months ago

Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid admired and looked up to Sidney Crosby as the kind of player he wanted to become one day. “It’s not your ordinary game, everybody understands that, but you’ve got to make it as ordinary as possible in your head,” McDavid said after practice Sunday, the Oilers’ final one of the season. “Our room has done …

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

Stuart Skinner making timely saves to help the Oilers claw back in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months ago

Stuart Skinner making timely saves to help the Oilers claw back in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Stuart Skinner sprawled to his right to glove a shot by Carter Verhaeghe on a 2-on-1 early in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final that maintained the Edmonton Oilers’ lead. “It’s a byproduct of the experiences that I go through and what I do with them,” Skinner said Thursday, roughly 18 hours before puck drop on …

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7
6 months ago

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7

LA Times  

Edmonton forward Zach Hyman, center, celebrates with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after scoring in the second period of the Oilers’ 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday. Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the …

Oilers fever overtakes Edmonton as fans dream of a Stanley Cup comeback against Florida
6 months ago

Oilers fever overtakes Edmonton as fans dream of a Stanley Cup comeback against Florida

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Kris Knoblauch got his up-close look at how crazed Edmonton is about the Oilers’ playoff run thanks to a mix-up with his car keys the night they clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. “You see the excitement, the flags all over the place, people driving around with Oilers flags and their clothes around town even …

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6
6 months ago

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid wanted the Edmonton Oilers to drag the Florida Panthers back to Alberta, then he did everything in his power to make that happen. McDavid scored twice, including the empty-netter to seal it, and set up two goals to keep the Stanley Cup Final going with a 5-3 victory in Game 5 Tuesday night — avoiding elimination and sending …

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
6 months ago

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk took off at full speed from basically center ice, chasing a puck that had sailed over his head and was heading directly toward an empty net. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. McDavid had …

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida
6 months ago

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida

LA Times  

Edmonton left wing Zach Hyman celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of Game 5. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots for Florida, which will see its 30-years-and-counting wait for the …

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6
6 months ago

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice made the short trip from his home to the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday morning in a pretty good mood and rightly so. “We’ve got the Stanley Cup on the line,” Florida forward Evan Rodrigues said. I think we’ll be better prepared for Game 5.” The Oilers would expect nothing less. “It is different,” …

Tkachuk-McDavid post-whistle scrum is ‘classic playoff hockey’ in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Tkachuk-McDavid post-whistle scrum is ‘classic playoff hockey’ in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Tensions between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers boiled over midway through Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, with a post-whistle scrum featuring two of the most important players in the series. “It’s not been really that kind of series,” Florida coach Paul Maurice said Sunday. Asked about the interaction with Tkachuk, Edmonton’s …

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — There was lots of chatter at the Florida Panthers’ breakfast the morning after the Edmonton Oilers blew them out 8-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to send the series back across North America. “There was an obvious theme in that game last night: They got to us off the rush in a big way,” …

Scoring from unlikely sources helps the Oilers stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Scoring from unlikely sources helps the Oilers stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — After having a total of four goals through the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers broke out in a big way with offense coming from some unlikely sources to avoid being swept by the Florida Panthers. “To win, you need everybody,” said winger Connor Brown, who set up Janmark’s goal on a …

Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid scored, “La Bamba” played in the Edmonton Oilers locker room and the Stanley Cup Final is heading back to Florida after a statement win. We know he’s going to come back better than ever.” Whether it was a last-gasp effort in front of a jacked up home crowd hoping to see the start of a …

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Paul Maurice had seen enough after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed his fifth goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, deciding to pull the Florida Panthers goaltender who was the biggest reason the team is one win from a championship. Stolarz allowed three more in the Panthers’ 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night that …

Edmonton Oilers’ frustration builds with 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Edmonton Oilers’ frustration builds with 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Unable to complete a third-period comeback, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves on the brink of elimination despite arguably being the better team in two of the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. We just can’t seem to put it over the goal line.” The Oilers outshot the Panthers 35-23 and had …

Stanley Cup Final returns to Edmonton 4 years since the city hosted the series in a bubble
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final returns to Edmonton 4 years since the city hosted the series in a bubble

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — While the Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, their home city and arena have hosted the NHL’s championship series much more recently. “Obviously, it was a different experience than it is now,” said Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe, who hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2020 as a member of the Tampa Bay …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to pull away and beat the Oilers 4-1 for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots …

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final
6 months, 1 week ago

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Edmonton Oilers left Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final feeling pretty good. The Oilers weren’t shutout Monday night, but the result was the same — another loss, this one putting Edmonton in an 0-2 hole as the series shifts to Canada. So I don’t want to get too caught up in we’re down two-nothing.” One …

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers

LA Times  

Florida Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates after a goal by defenseman Niko Mikkola during the second period of a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to …

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was an eye-opener for the Edmonton Oilers. It showed, and in Edmonton’s first Cup final game since 2006, the Oilers had plenty of opportunities but could not finish, falling 3-0 to the poised and stifling Panthers in Game 1. “Game 1’s of series are always unique because you don’t know …

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. With the goalie everyone simply calls “Bob” unbeatable in stopping all 32 shots he faced from every angle and in every situation in one of the most memorable playoff goaltending performances in recent history and thanks to goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Evan Rodrigues, the …

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1

LA Times  

Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stops a shot by Edmonton forward Adam Henrique in the first period of the Panthers’ 3-0 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a master class against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates pounced when given the chance and …

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — By the time he was old enough to watch NHL games growing up in Sweden, Oliver Ekman-Larsson began dreaming about playing in the Stanley Cup Final. “I would probably go back and forth to Sweden if I got a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Final,” he said. “We’re one of the most traveled in the …

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I would probably go back and forth to Sweden …

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship

Associated Press  

Sherry Bassin sees the intense look on Connor McDavid’s face during warmups and knows the best hockey player in the world is going to have one of those games. “I said, ‘Because I’ve seen it 100 times.’” THE STAGE McDavid’s sublime skill was on display the other day against the Dallas Stars when he made an incredible individual effort to …

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk is about to renew some acquaintances. The Stanley Cup Final matchup is set: The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990. And the Oilers …

Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Kris Knoblauch thought he might be in for a long night. Down 2-1 heading into Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final to Dallas, his team trailed 2-0, had yet to register a shot, and seemed like it might fade into the night midway through the first period Wednesday. Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scored in …

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series
7 months ago

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers weren’t ready to have their season end. Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Oilers beat the Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night to avoid elimination and force a deciding Game 7. “There was probably a bit of nerves, but once we kind …

Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination
7 months, 1 week ago

Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead score and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday night. Morgan Geekie also scored for the Bruins, …

Panthers heading home looking to close out Bruins. Oilers looking to tie series with Canucks
7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers heading home looking to close out Bruins. Oilers looking to tie series with Canucks

Associated Press  

Boston knows a 3-1 lead in a playoff series guarantees nothing. “The reality is that we’re going to go to Florida and we’re going to play the same game and we’re going to get it done,” Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman said. The Panthers won again in Game 3 when the Bruins lost captain Brad Marchand after a hit with Florida’s …

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series. “Maybe four or five months ago, or maybe last year, you might have seen some frustration, some laziness or when something frustrated us, …

Connor McDavid becomes 4th in NHL history with 100 assists as the Oilers rout the Sharks 9-2
8 months, 1 week ago

Connor McDavid becomes 4th in NHL history with 100 assists as the Oilers rout the Sharks 9-2

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Warren Foegele scored twice and Adam Henrique and Dylan Holloway each had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 9-2 Monday night. Connor McDavid had a goal and added his 100th assist of the season, becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to hit the milestone behind Wayne Gretzky, …

Svechnikov dazzles with lacrosse-style goal, Hurricanes beat Bruins 4-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Svechnikov dazzles with lacrosse-style goal, Hurricanes beat Bruins 4-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Andrei Svechnikov opened the scoring with a lacrosse-style goal and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Tuesday night. And again, that’s a big goal in the game.” Teuvo Teravainen, Jake Guentzel and Seth Jarvis also scored as the Hurricanes pulled away for their third straight win and fifth in their last six. We’re pushing through …

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