Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

The Chicago Blackhawks won the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft lottery on Monday night, landing the right to select generational talent Connor Bedard.

Celtics forward Grant Williams was no worse for wear after his head was accidentally stepped on and driven into the court by the 76ers’ Joel Embiid.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost both Game 2 and impressive rookie Matthew Knies, who has a concussion after a hit by the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett.

One night after Dallas’ Joe Pavelski scored four goals in a playoff loss, Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl did the same as the Golden Knights prevailed.

The three finalists for the NHL’s major regular-season awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on June 26 in Nashville.

The second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs is getting underway without the Presidents’ Trophy winner and last year’s finalists.

New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid rebounded from a Game 6 loss to shut out the New York Rangers in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL playoffs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs reached second round for first time since 2004 and ended the Tampa Bay Lightning’s run of three trips to Stanley Cup Final.

Colorado Avalanche’s Andrew Cogliano suffered a fractured neck when hit from behind by the Seattle Kraken’s Jordan Eberle.

Matthew Tkachuk had another big game as the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 7-5 in Game 6. The Hurricanes and Stars advance to second round.