National Hockey

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 in Seattle on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Bunting returned to the Maple Leafs lineup for Game 6 of his team's first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness was the target of some criticism by his players after the Winnipeg Jets had exit meetings Saturday and packed their bags for the off-season.

When the Boston Bruins took a 3-1 series lead on the Florida Panthers, it looked like the team that set NHL records for the most wins and points in a season was cruising toward the second round. Except within the opponent's locker room.

Dallas got the best payback against the Wild for their hit on Joe Pavelski in the series opener. The Stars are going to the second round of the NHL playoffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are making a habit of winning at least one postseason series. This time, they did it while missing some key players.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers both have a shot to win their respective opening-round NHL playoff series tonight, but both Canadian squads will have to do it on the road -- or return home for pressure-packed Game 7s.

Edmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (47-25-10, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Oilers -172, Kings +145; over/under is 6.

Toronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46-30-6, third in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Lightning -109, Maple Leafs -111; over/under is 6.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jake Oettinger had the privilege of playing in front of his family and the thrill of backstopping the Dallas Stars to a clinching win in his native Minnesota.