2019 NHL Playoffs Archives

Islanders in a Big Hole in Series Filled With Close Games

The Canadian Press | May 2, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Robin Lehner sat in the locker room, surrounded by reporters and taking the blame for the New York Islanders’ latest playoff loss. His lament: a turnover behind the net that led to the go-ahead goal for the Carolina Hurricanes.
“I own t…

Stars Juggle Top Lines & Beat Blues to Even the Series 2-2

The Canadian Press | May 2, 2019

DALLAS — Rookie Roope Hintz scored his fifth goal of the playoffs, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov each had two assists and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Wednesday night to even the second-round series at two games each.
Rookie co…

Hurricanes Beat Islanders to Take 3-0 Series Lead

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho set up Justin Williams’ go-ahead goal with 9:45 remaining, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-0 lead in their second-round series.
Teuvo Teravainen had two goals, inc…

Isles’ Lehner Thriving After Facing Mental Health Issues

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — A sign hangs above the door between the locker room and the ice at the New York Islanders’ practice facility that reads, “GET BETTER EVERY DAY.”
It carries a powerful double meaning for Robin Lehner, who before the season disclosed …

Maroon Is Earning His Place in Blues’ History

Michael Pelts | May 1, 2019

Patrick Maroon scored the game-winning goal with under two minutes to go in the St. Louis Blues’ Game 3 victory over the Dallas Stars. The hometown kid from Oakville, Missouri…

Hurricanes Facing Goalie Questions With Mrazek Day-to-Day

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind’Amour considers himself lucky to have two goalies he trusts. It looks like he is turning to the second one.
The first legitimate goalie dilemma of the playoffs belongs to the Carolina Hurricanes, now that starter Petr Mrazek i…

Bruins Thrive Through ‘War of Words’

Matt Fraser | May 1, 2019

In a matter of five seconds and with just 22 words, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky may very well have provided the Boston Bruins with the push needed to…

Sharks Beat Avalanche to Take Series Lead on Couture’s Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

DENVER — Logan Couture scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 7:10 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Couture sent a shot ov…

Blue Jackets Beat Bruins to Take 2-1 Series Lead

The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sergei Bobrovsky kept up his impressive post-season play, making 35 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Boone Jenner and Matt D…

Avs’ Cup Chances Bolstered by Cole’s Stanley Cup Pedigree

Leo Bond | April 30, 2019

Evaluating how Ian Cole’s Stanley Cup pedigree (as a two time champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins) enhances Colorado’s current and future playoff chances.

Hurricanes Injuries Piling Up as Playoffs Heat Up

The Canadian Press | April 30, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek is day to day with a lower body injury while defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk is out with an upper body injury.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour also said Monday forward Saku Maenalanen is expected to miss the …

Blues Prevail in Wild 3rd to Beat Stars for 2-1 Series Lead

The Canadian Press | April 29, 2019

DALLAS — Pat Maroon flicked a puck over Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop with 1:38 left in a wild third period, and the St. Louis Blues won 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Maroon’s second goal of the pla…