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Hughes, Kakko remain top prospects as NHL Central Scouting releases rankings

Hughes, Kakko remain top prospects as NHL Central Scouting releases rankings

TORONTO — American centre Jack Hughes remained the top North American prospect, while Finnish right-winger Kaapo Kakko maintained the No.
Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3

Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3

LAS VEGAS — After losing in the Stanley Cup Final last June, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to bolster their forward depth by trading for Max Pacioretty and signing Paul Stastny before the season. At the trade deadline, they dealt for Mark Stone.
Blue Jackets beat Lightning 3-1, lead playoff series 3-0

Blue Jackets beat Lightning 3-1, lead playoff series 3-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their post-season mastery of the Tampa Bay Lightning, beating the NHL's best team 3-1 on Sunday night and moving to within a game of sweeping the playoff series.
Blue Jackets move to the brink of sweeping Lightning

Blue Jackets move to the brink of sweeping Lightning

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sergei Bobrovsky has the Columbus Blue Jackets on the brink of sweeping a playoff series that hardly anyone thought they could win.
Jets bounce back with 6-3 win over Blues

Jets bounce back with 6-3 win over Blues

ST. LOUIS — Kyle Connor scored twice, Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Sunday night to climb back into their first-round playoff series.
With Kadri's status up in the air, Maple Leafs looking to regroup in Game 3

With Kadri's status up in the air, Maple Leafs looking to regroup in Game 3

TORONTO — Nazem Kadri was actually doing a decent job of keeping his cool. There was the on-ice wrestling match that ended with the Toronto Maple Leafs centre getting punched in the face by Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk.
From Frozen 4 to NHL playoffs: Cale Makar signs with Avs

From Frozen 4 to NHL playoffs: Cale Makar signs with Avs

DENVER — Cale Makar is about to jump from one grueling playoff run straight into another.
Islanders top Penguins 4-1 to take 3-0 series lead

Islanders top Penguins 4-1 to take 3-0 series lead

PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders don't play a particularly sexy brandy of hockey. They forecheck. They backcheck. They block shots and take few risks, more focused on fundamentals than flash.
'No easy shifts' as first-round series get tight and nasty

'No easy shifts' as first-round series get tight and nasty

It wasn't long after celebrating Craig Smith's overtime goal that P.K. Subban zeroed in on the cold reality of Nashville's playoff series against Dallas. "There are no easy shifts out there, no easy games and no easy plays," he said.
Williams ready for Canes' 1st home playoff game in a decade

Williams ready for Canes' 1st home playoff game in a decade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The last time Justin Williams played in a post-season game in Raleigh, he skated off with the Stanley Cup.