National Hockey

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger grew up about 30 miles from the Minnesota Wild's arena, so coach Pete DeBoer spoke with him about that even before the start of the first-round playoff series that takes him home for Games 3 and 4.

Having coached teams that long held the records for the most points and wins in an NHL season, Scotty Bowman knows the only concern for the Boston Bruins was what happened when they hit a rough patch.

LAS VEGAS — Looking like an extra in a horror movie, Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron said the reaction to his new-look forehead has been varied.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are making a change to their coaching staff. Assistant coach Jason King will not return to the team next season, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Thursday. King, of Corner Brook, N.L.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are moving on minus Michael Bunting. They don't have any other choice.

EDMONTON — NHL players' phones start chiming and pinging like casinos when the playoffs start.

DENVER — To keep his racing mind in check, Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner sometimes turns to the chess board. Anything to unwind and not constantly dwell — even obsess — on stopping shots.

The Edmonton Oilers bounced back in a big way last night, something the Toronto Maple Leafs will try to replicate.

Edmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (47-25-10, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Oilers -147, Kings +125; over/under is 6.

Boston Bruins (65-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m.