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Bowman says Oilers will have different team
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Bowman says Oilers will have different team

EDMONTON – Saying Saturday was not a day for big decisions or announcements, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman did concede next season’s team will “not be the same group as today.” Two days after the Oilers were eliminated in six games in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Bowman told a media session there are positives in young players like Matt Savoie, Josh Samanski and Vasily Podkolzin, but changes to the roster are definitely needed.“We do need some new players. I don’t know if we’re going to have a dramatically different roster next year,” Bowman said. “We don’t need to rewrite everything but we do need adjustments.”He did agree that some major decisions he made in adding players this season “did not work out,” pointing to goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Andrew Mangiapane.Bowman is facing hard choices this summer. He has to deal with a number of free agents while figuring out how to revamp the roster to improve its goaltending and address glaring defensive deficiencies. Story continues below advertisement Asked his thoughts on how to improve the team defensively, head coach Kris Knoblauch said the issue was mainly “the mentality of wanting to play good defensive hockey.”

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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy faces suspension for slash after he was slew-footed
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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy faces suspension for slash after he was slew-footed

May 2, 2026Updated May 3, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ETBoston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is looking at a long suspension after being ejected for slashing in Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, May 1.NHL Player Safety said McAvoy was offered an in-person hearing for slashing the Sabres' Zach Benson, whose dangerous play led to McAvoy's retaliation. That means a possible suspension of six games or more. No date or time was announced for the hearing.The incident happened during the final minutes of the Sabres' series-clinching win against the Bruins.Benson tripped McAvoy with a slew foot, receiving a two-minute penalty. That type of play is dangerous because the recipient of a slew foot is unable to brace himself as he falls.McAvoy, who has dealt with a broken jaw and lost teeth this season, got up and went after Benson with a baseball-swing slash. He received five minutes and a game misconduct.Generally, a slew foot leads to a fine rather than a suspension. No supplemental discipline was announced for Benson as of 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2.Any suspension that McAvoy receives would be served next season because his team has been eliminated from the playoffs.

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Golden Knights build on late-season success under coach John Tortorella in playoffs
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Golden Knights build on late-season success under coach John Tortorella in playoffs

SALT LAKE CITY — John Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are off to the second round of the NHL playoffs after pushing aside the pesky Utah Mammoth. Vegas ground out three straight victories to finish off the Mammoth, winning 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 after consecutive overtime wins. Vegas overcame third-period deficits in its first three victories. After Tortorella took over as coach from the fired Bruce Cassidy, the Golden Knights closed the regular season 7-0-1. They went from a team struggling to stay in the playoff picture to winning a division title for the fifth time in nine seasons. Depth, confidence and experience helped Vegas make winning plays to close out tight games as the series progressed. Mitch Marner and fellow forward Brett Howden specifically answered the bell with big plays. Howden had four goals in the series, and Marner had two goals and five assists. “When you roll four lines, it doesn’t matter too much about where the faceoff is,” Golden Knights captain Mark Stone said. “You can just kind of put whoever out on the ice. But it’s always a new team every year. You always find out who you are in the first

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Bowman says Oilers will have different team
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Bowman says Oilers will have different team

EDMONTON – Saying Saturday was not a day for big decisions or announcements, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman did concede next season’s team will “not be the same group as today.” Two days after the Oilers were eliminated in six games in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Bowman told a media session there are positives in young players like Matt Savoie, Josh Samanski and Vasily Podkolzin, but changes to the roster are definitely needed.“We do need some new players. I don’t know if we’re going to have a dramatically different roster next year,” Bowman said. “We don’t need to rewrite everything but we do need adjustments.”He did agree that some major decisions he made in adding players this season “did not work out,” pointing to goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Andrew Mangiapane.Bowman is facing hard choices this summer. He has to deal with a number of free agents while figuring out how to revamp the roster to improve its goaltending and address glaring defensive deficiencies. Story continues below advertisement Asked his thoughts on how to improve the team defensively, head coach Kris Knoblauch said the issue was mainly “the mentality of wanting to play good defensive hockey.”

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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy faces suspension for slash after he was slew-footed
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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy faces suspension for slash after he was slew-footed

May 2, 2026Updated May 3, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ETBoston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is looking at a long suspension after being ejected for slashing in Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, May 1.NHL Player Safety said McAvoy was offered an in-person hearing for slashing the Sabres' Zach Benson, whose dangerous play led to McAvoy's retaliation. That means a possible suspension of six games or more. No date or time was announced for the hearing.The incident happened during the final minutes of the Sabres' series-clinching win against the Bruins.Benson tripped McAvoy with a slew foot, receiving a two-minute penalty. That type of play is dangerous because the recipient of a slew foot is unable to brace himself as he falls.McAvoy, who has dealt with a broken jaw and lost teeth this season, got up and went after Benson with a baseball-swing slash. He received five minutes and a game misconduct.Generally, a slew foot leads to a fine rather than a suspension. No supplemental discipline was announced for Benson as of 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2.Any suspension that McAvoy receives would be served next season because his team has been eliminated from the playoffs.

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Golden Knights build on late-season success under coach John Tortorella in playoffs
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Golden Knights build on late-season success under coach John Tortorella in playoffs

SALT LAKE CITY — John Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are off to the second round of the NHL playoffs after pushing aside the pesky Utah Mammoth. Vegas ground out three straight victories to finish off the Mammoth, winning 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 after consecutive overtime wins. Vegas overcame third-period deficits in its first three victories. After Tortorella took over as coach from the fired Bruce Cassidy, the Golden Knights closed the regular season 7-0-1. They went from a team struggling to stay in the playoff picture to winning a division title for the fifth time in nine seasons. Depth, confidence and experience helped Vegas make winning plays to close out tight games as the series progressed. Mitch Marner and fellow forward Brett Howden specifically answered the bell with big plays. Howden had four goals in the series, and Marner had two goals and five assists. “When you roll four lines, it doesn’t matter too much about where the faceoff is,” Golden Knights captain Mark Stone said. “You can just kind of put whoever out on the ice. But it’s always a new team every year. You always find out who you are in the first

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Gage Goncalves (93) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during overtime of Game 6 in the first round of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Montreal, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Call of the Wilde: Tampa Bay forces a Game 7 after a classic battle at the Bell Centre

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six one-goal games. Four overtime games. Now, Game 7.It’s a fitting way to decide the Canadiens-Lightning series on Sunday night.Gage Goncalves extended Tampa Bay’s season with an overtime goal Friday night, forcing Montreal back on the road to try to close out a thrilling Eastern Conference opening-round series.“We haven’t won anything yet,” Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. “All we did was win a game to send us back to Tampa and keep our season alive. You don’t want to rain on the parade. ... but we haven’t accomplished anything yet.”Both teams have each won twice on the road in the series and home ice has not been an advantage for the Lightning in the postseason. They are just 2-10 in their last 12 playoff games in Tampa Bay, where a raucous crowd always shows up — 460 consecutive sellouts.How even are these teams? The score has been tied or within one goal for all but six minutes in the series. Each team has 14 goals, including nine in 5-on-5 play.“In 14 years in the league, I’ve been in a number of Game 7s, some where we weren’t as good as the other team and some where

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Maple Leafs hire Sundin, Chayka: Reports
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Maple Leafs hire Sundin, Chayka: Reports

Posted May 3, 2026 4:22 pm Updated May 3, 2026 4:24 pm 1 min read TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Mats Sundin senior executive adviser, hockey operations and John Chayka general manager, according to multiple reports. The moves mark a reset of the club’s front office after a season that ended with Toronto missing the playoffs.Sundin, the franchise’s former captain and all-time points leader, returns after 13 seasons with the team. Story continues below advertisement Chayka, 36, was previously the NHL’s youngest GM with the Arizona Coyotes and is known for an analytics-driven approach. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Both arrive with the organization still searching for its first Stanley Cup since 1967. A news conference is expected Monday.This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2026. © 2026 The Canadian Press

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3 potential NHL free agent destinations for Penguins' Evgeni Malkin
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3 potential NHL free agent destinations for Penguins' Evgeni Malkin

May 2, 2026, 5:59 p.m. ETThe Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff run came to an end with their 1-0 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6. Now, the Penguins have big questions heading into the summer. The Penguins have several pending unrestricted free agents, with July 1 just two months away. Penguins legend Evgeni Malkin is the most notable of the bunch.With the Penguins focused on getting younger, questions about the 39-year-old Malkin’s future in Pittsburgh have come up. Malkin has recently added a bit more fuel to the fire. While speaking to reporters, Malkin made it clear that he wants to play in the NHL next season and is open to playing for another team even if it’s not Pittsburgh. He shouldn’t have much trouble generating interest, either, as he had 19 goals and 61 points in 56 games this season. Due to this, let’s look at three teams that could look to sign Malkin this offseason if he hits free agency. Montreal Canadiens If the Penguins do not bring back Malkin, the Canadiens could be a team that targets him in free agency. When looking at the Canadiens’ roster, one of their biggest needs is another top-six center.

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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov reveals he played most of the first round with a wild injury
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Bruins' Nikita Zadorov reveals he played most of the first round with a wild injury

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is winding down, which means we've officially reached "Guys revealing what insane injuries they played with" season.First up this year is Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov with an injury that sounds so rough I almost pulled a bag of frozen peas out of the freezer to ice my knee, even though mine is completely fine.So, obviously, I don't want anyone to get hurt. That's not the point of "Guys revealing what insane injuries they played with" season. The point is to celebrate that grit, perseverance, and unimaginable Hockey Guy-ness that we see from NHLers year after year.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov revealed that he played through a serious injury for three games during the team's opening round series with the Buffalo Sabres. (Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images)Why? We all know why, because it's the Cup. There were commercials about that.CANADIAN BEER COMPANY BUYS SABRES FANS DRINKS FOR SAVING THEIR ANTHEM AFTER GAME 5 MIC FAILUREAnyway, on Friday night, the Bruins looked to stave off elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres, and unfortunately came up short, losing 4-1.Side

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Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 7 predictions: Who goes to second round?
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Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 7 predictions: Who goes to second round?

Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6, in the Atlantic Division)Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTLINE: Lightning -159, Canadiens +134; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The teams meet Friday for the 11th time this season. The Lightning won 1-0 in overtime in the previous matchup.Tampa Bay has a 19-10-3 record in Atlantic Division games and a 50-26-6 record overall. The Lightning have a +57 scoring differential, with 286 total goals scored and 229 allowed.Montreal is 48-24-10 overall and 19-10-3 against the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens are seventh in league play with 279 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).TOP PERFORMERS: Nikita Kucherov has scored 44 goals with 86 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has three goals and seven assists over the past 10 games. Cole Caufield has 51 goals and 37 assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 5-3-2, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, 6.7 penalties and 17.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.Canadiens:

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Where to watch Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 3
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Where to watch Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 3

NHLUpdated May 3, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ETThe 2026 NHL postseason is fully underway as 16 teams battle for the Stanley Cup. That action continues on Sunday as the Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche for Game 1 of the second round. We've got you covered on everything you need to know to tune in for puck drop.Want to see the full National Hockey League schedule for May 3 and how to watch all the games? Check out our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division.What time is Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Game 1?Puck drop between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 3.Watch Avalanche vs. Wild Game 1 with SlingHow to watch Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche on SundayAll times Eastern and accurate as of Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 9:36 a.m.Matchup: MIN at COLDate: Sunday, May 3Time: 9 p.m. (ET)Venue: Ball ArenaLocation: Denver, ColoradoTV: TNT, truTV, HBO Max and CBCStreaming: SlingWatch the NHL all postseason with SlingNHL scores and resultsSee scores, results for all of today's games.See NHL scores, results from May 2Odds for NHL games todayThe latest NHL odds can be found below from the best sports

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Edmonton Oilers center Matt Savoie, left, blocks the shot by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe during the third period of Game 4 in the first round of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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Jackson LaCombe leads Ducks into 2nd round of NHL playoffs | AP News

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Jackson LaCombe signed a $72 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks last September, casual hockey fans around North America responded to the news online with countless variations of the same clueless refrain: “Who’s that?”Seven months later, anyone who still doesn’t know about the Ducks’ top defenseman clearly isn’t paying attention to this sport.LaCombe just finished dominating his first Stanley Cup playoff series, scoring nine points — second-most in the entire NHL — and tirelessly spearheading the Ducks’ defensive efforts against Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl while upstart Anaheim eliminated the two-time conference champion Edmonton Oilers in six games.After agreeing to the richest contract ever handed out in Anaheim, LaCombe scored 58 points in a breakout regular season while making the U.S. Olympic team’s roster and leading the Ducks to their first playoff berth since 2018. His performance under the postseason spotlight has cemented everything Ducks fans already knew about him — and his Anaheim teammates think it’s long past time for LaCombe to be known beyond the West Coast. 2 MIN READ 2 MIN READ 1 MIN READ “It’s crazy to me that people are just now figuring it out about him sometimes,” Ducks

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St. Louis Blues left wing Dylan Holloway, left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks on April 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
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St. Louis Blues sign Dylan Holloway to a 5-year, $38.75 million contract | AP News

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues signed forward Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract worth $38.75 million, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Friday.Holloway, who’s set to turn 25 in September before next NHL season begins, will count $7.75 million against the salary cap through 2031. Getting him signed was one of Armstrong’s final big tasks before turning the job over to GM-in-waiting Alexander Steen.His new deal was announced Friday in the aftermath of Edmonton getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The Blues poached Holloway and defenseman Philip Broberg from the Oilers with offer sheets two summers ago.Holloway joins him in signing long term after Broberg got $48 million over six years in January and is now under contract through 2030. Holloway ranked second on the team with 22 goals and was tied for second in points with 51 this past regular season, when St. Louis missed the playoffs.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

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