National Hockey

NEW YORK — The NHL has announced the six finalists for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award. The award is given to the "individual who, through the sport of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture, or society.

The chase for the Stanley Cup is down to eight teams left in the NHL playoffs , all among the best the league has to offer. The eight remaining in the second round were among the top nine in the regular-season standings.

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team.

The Vegas Golden Knights were denied a Stanley Cup repeat in a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars, while the rested New York Rangers edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to start their second-round series Sunday.

Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.

DALLAS (AP) — Radek Faksa made a promise to his 2 1/2-year-old son when they were playing together before the Dallas Stars took the ice for Game 7.

NEW YORK — The second-round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks opens Wednesday in Vancouver. The Oilers and Canucks are the two Canadian clubs among eight remaining in Stanley Cup playoff contention.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.

VANCOUVER — Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks' depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games. The rookie remains unfazed. “You just have to be always ready," Silovs said Sunday.