Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

The St. Louis Blues, who last appeared in the Stanley Cup Final since 1970, seek their first title. The Boston Bruins look for their first since 2011.

Texas softball pitcher Miranda Elish was taken to the hospital after catcher Mary Iakopo’s forceout attempt hit her in face, but she is doing well.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored after an illegal hand pass, but on-ice officials didn’t see it and the play wasn’t reviewable.

The Carolina Hurricanes, who reached the playoffs for first time in 10 years, have gone to the conference final in last four postseason appearances.

Golden Knights’ Cody Eakin gets five-minute major for cross-checking Joe Pavelski; Sharks turn 3-0 deficit into lead on power play, win in overtime.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri, suspended last year for playoff hit against Boston Bruins, is ejected for cross-check on Jake DeBrusk.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, trying to rebound from 5-1 loss, could be without leading scorer Nikita Kucherov as the league holds a hearing over his hit.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid hurt his leg after crashing into the net Saturday; the team said X-rays were negative, but he’ll have an MRI.