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Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 8: Islanders, Stars win overtime thrillers

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 8: Islanders, Stars win overtime thrillersMathew Barzal’s double-overtime goal gave the Islanders some life in a 3-1 series against the Hurricanes, while Wyatt Johnston had a performance of a lifetime to give the Stars some momentum.

2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for May 7

2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for May 7 The event will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas and will determine the order for the first 16 picks of the draft.

If the Canucks are going to win, their biggest stars have to play like it

If the Canucks are going to win, their biggest stars have to play like itVancouver’s top players have been quieted through the first two games of their first-round series against the Nashville Predators.

Panthers’ Okposo to play first playoff game since 2016 with Lomberg out

Panthers’ Okposo to play first playoff game since 2016 with Lomberg outThe 36-year-old has 614 points (242 goals, 372 assists) in 1,051 career games and 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 24 playoff games.

Stuart Skinner needs to be better for the Oilers in the playoffs

Stuart Skinner needs to be better for the Oilers in the playoffsThe 25-year-old goaltender is 6-7 with a .879 save percentage and 3.81 goals-against average in 14 career playoff starts.

Brady Tkachuk, Cole Caufield highlight initial USA roster for 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

Brady Tkachuk, Cole Caufield highlight initial USA roster for 2024 IIHF Men’s World ChampionshipThe United States will be coached by John Hynes and kick off preliminary play against Sweden on May 10

Golden Knights’ Nic Hague will miss Game 2 with lower-body injury

Golden Knights’ Nic Hague will miss Game 2 with lower-body injury The defenseman played 15:41 in the Game 1 win on Monday and is listed as day to day.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been the difference-maker for the Panthers early in the playoffs

Sergei Bobrovsky has been the difference-maker for the Panthers early in the playoffsThe veteran goalie is 2-0 and made one of the best saves in Stanley Cup Playoff history in the Game 2 win on Tuesday.

Ilya Sorokin to start Game 3 for New York Islanders

Ilya Sorokin to start Game 3 for New York Islanders The 28-year-old goaltender, who was a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2023 but saw his numbers dip this season, will get his first start of the playoffs.

Panthers’ Sam Bennett suffers upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. Lightning

Panthers’ Sam Bennett suffers upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. LightningThe forward left the game and was ruled out after blocking a shot from teammate Brandon Montour in the second period.