9 h. ago Stolarz, Maple Leafs embark on what they hope is long playoff run

Anthony Stolarz is ready for his close-up. It arrives on Sunday night a Scotiabank Arena in Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators, when Stolarz will make his first start in a Stanley Cup playoff game. “I’m extremely blessed and grateful to be able to play this game (for a living),” Stolarz said after practice on […]

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12 h. ago The Edmonton Oilers hold big guns out of optional workout, extend Ty Emberson ahead of rematch with L.A. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers practiced in San Jose Saturday, before heading to Los Angeles in advance of Game One of what has become an annual playoff affair between the two clubs. First, some context: I will be presenting a fresh format for these “practice day” articles which are heavy on the element of breaking news as […]

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33 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Treliving shrugs off Stolarz’s lack of playoff experience

Anthony Stolarz has just one Stanley Cup playoff game on his resume. The man who signed Stolarz to a two-year contract last summer in free agency, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving, could not care less. “I know everybody talks about lack of playoff experience and what’s the old line, ‘Experience is really important, unless […]

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4 d. ago Three takeaways as Calgary Flames eliminated from playoff contention

This was not how teams are usually treated by fans as the final buzzer sounds in a game where they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention. But the Calgary Flames faithful who were in attendance at the Scotiabank Saddledome knew, just like anyone else who has paid the slightest bit of attention, that the group of […]

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5 d. ago Oilers Notebook: Will Evander Kane be ready in time for playoff run?

We still don’t know if Evander Kane can play Game 1 of the fourth-straight spring playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings because that’s the doctor’s call, but, in his mind and his heart, the Edmonton Oilers winger is ready and willing. He hasn’t been in an NHL game for 308 days, going back to […]

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7 d. ago Wild 3, Canucks 2: No playoff spoiler for Vancouver as Minnesota comes back

The Canucks were up 2-0 after two periods and were in reasonable control of the game until the Wild found a playoff-quality gear in the third.

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7 d. ago Wild 3, Canucks 2 (OT): Pettersson calls Trenin punch ‘one of dirtiest I’ve seen’

The Canucks were up 2-0 after two periods and were in reasonable control of the game until the Wild found a playoff-quality gear in the third.

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7 d. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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7 d. ago LIVE: OHL playoffs Round 2 – London Knights vs. Erie Otters, Game 2

The London Knights play host to the Erie Otters at Canada Life Place on Saturday night for Game 2 of their second-round OHL playoff series.

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7 d. ago Leafs notes: Toronto’s first place race takes precedence over any help for Habs

The Maple Leafs found themselves on the fence Saturday night where the cross-border playoff picture was situated. Toronto was in the unique pre-game position of denying the Montreal Canadiens a playoff spot at least another day with a regulation win, while the reverse would help a fifth Canadian team qualify. Keep in mind it’s a […]

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7 d. ago Canucks vs. Minnesota Game Day: Wild suddenly playing for their playoff lives

It's the final Saturday of the Vancouver Canucks' 2024-25 season.

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9 d. ago ‘It hurts’: Canucks’ exit from playoff contention a blow to downtown economy

According to the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, downtown Vancouver businesses rang up an extra $3 million during every Canucks playoff game last year.

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9 d. ago LIVE: OHL playoffs Round 2 – London Knights vs. Erie Otters, Game 1

The London Knights play host to the Erie Otters on Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round OHL playoff series.

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1 week ago Edmonton Oil Kings could win WHL bantam draft lottery to ease pain of playoff loss to Prince Albert

It could be the worst and best of times for the Edmonton Oil Kings, who fell to the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 7 on Tuesday to drop out of the playoff picture but on Thursday have the best odds at winning the WHL’s bantam draft lottery. The prize: Regina’s fantastic centre Maddox Schultz, who […]

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1 week ago Prince Albert Raiders end Oil Kings unlikely playoff run in Game 7

Prince Albert, Sask. — Game 7s are no place for a nervous person. They’re always scary stuff and, unfortunately, in the biggest game of the Edmonton Oil Kings’ season, they came up short against the Prince Albert Raiders Tuesday, falling 5-0 at the raucous Art Hauser Centre. Losing always hurts in a do-or-die situation, but, […]

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1 week ago Maple Leafs have little response in discouraging loss to Panthers

If that was just like a playoff game, the Maple Leafs aren’t quite ready yet. The Leafs didn’t have much of an answer for the tight-checking Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, losing 3-1 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. In a game with little space, the Leafs were outshot 37-18 and failed to get […]

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1 week ago UPDATE: Canucks vs. Stars Game Day: Everything bigger in Texas, including playoff reality

The Canucks are hanging by playoff chase thread. They'll be mathematically eliminated from postseason position push if they don't pick up a point tonight.

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2 w. ago Late season game minus Jake McCabe will test Leaf playoff prep

Consider the next game or two a full-on fire drill for the Maple Leafs. How prepared are they to unexpectedly lose one of their best defencemen, should it happen in a playoff series and not in a regular season mishap? They play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night without Jake McCabe, who will miss […]

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2 w. ago Oil Kings’ victory over Raiders has them 1 win away from advancing to 2nd round of WHL playoffs

Game 5 of the first-round WHL playoff series will be played on Friday in Prince Albert.

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2 w. ago Oil Kings ride strong goaltending to Game 4 WHL playoff win over Raiders

Playoffs are equal amounts of inspiration and perspiration but if you don’t have goaltending, the third part of the equation, the first two traits often don’t matter. In Wednesday’s Game 4 in the Edmonton Oil Kings-Prince Albert Raiders first-round WHL series at Rogers Place, the home team got the saves and the visitors didn’t, at […]

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