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The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville

The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won't deny that being one of the NHL's final eight teams still alive means a lot. An all-Canadian showdown against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round? Even better.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks made it out of the first round Friday night, while the Toronto Maple Leafs look to accomplish something they haven't done in decades on Saturday.
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Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Bruins -142, Maple Leafs +119; over/under is 5.
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Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7

Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Beginning with Tyler Seguin on a breakaway, the shots came in waves at Vegas goalie Adin Hill. He stopped Seguin at point blank, saved Joe Pavelski's rebound and then stopped Seguin again.
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Canucks eliminate the Predators with 1-0 win in Game 6

Canucks eliminate the Predators with 1-0 win in Game 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6.
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Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

An all-Canadian clash awaits the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the NHL playoffs. And Vancouver isn't expecting an easy matchup. "We're in for a tough series," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet told Pius Suter to keep shooting. Suter did just that, and it paid off.
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The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself.
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Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The classic "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song resounded through a St. John's, N.L.
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Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back post-seasons. The Boston Bruins have put themselves in that conversation.
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