The Lightning led 4-1 after two periods Monday, only to lose to the Maple Leafs in overtime, while Avs defenseman Cale Makar was suspended.
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
Winnipeg Jets’ Morgan Barron returns after taking skate to face, getting 75-plus stitches
Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron took a skate to the face during a goalmouth scramble against the Vegas Golden Knights. He returned to the game.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting ejected for hit on Tampa Bay Lightning’s Erik Cernak
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was ejected from Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning for a hit on defenseman Erik Cernak.
NHL playoffs begin: Bruins’ Tyler Bertuzzi has great assist, steals stick in win against Panthers
Boston’s Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful game in his NHL playoff debut, while the two Sebastian Ahos faced off as the Hurricanes battled the Islanders.
Washington Capitals part ways with coach Peter Laviolette after 3 seasons
Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette won’t be back next season after the team’s eight-season playoff streak came to an end.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 16-season NHL playoff streak ends: Why it happened
The NHL playoffs will not feature the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time since 2006. What went wrong for Sidney Crosby and Co. this season?
Boston Bruins set NHL record with their 63rd victory of the season
The Boston Bruins entered the season with concerns about injuries to two star players. They survived that and set the NHL record for wins in a season.
Boston Bruins tie wins record; Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits 150-point milestone
Saturday was already a record day with 16 NHL games for the first time. Several milestones on the ice provided an exclamation point.
NHL Stanley Cup playoff bracket: Updated league standings, potential first-round matchups
USA TODAY Sports is here with everything you need to know about the NHL playoffs, including potential first-round matchups.
ESPN gets record ratings for Iowa-South Carolina, LSU-Virginia Tech women’s Final Four
ESPN said ratings for the LSU-Virginia Tech early game was up 57% from last year, and Iowa-South Carolina was up 72%.