Several times in this year’s playoffs, players have been assessed major penalties, only to have it reduced after a review. Why is that happening?
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
Lightning blow 4-1 lead in loss to Maple Leafs; which other NHL teams are in trouble?
The Tampa Bay Lightning led 4-1 after two periods Monday, only to lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. They’re among the NHL teams in trouble.
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly sparks line brawl with hit, scores in overtime against Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly scored in overtime vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. His third-period hit had sparked a brawl.
Winners and losers of NHL playoff openers: Kraken riding high, Maple Leafs embarrassed
One game has been played in every NHL playoff series. It’s still very early, but some teams are already in a lot better shape than others.
Winnipeg Jets’ Morgan Barron returns after taking skate to face, getting 75-plus stitches
Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron took a skate to the face during a goalmouth scramble against the Vegas Golden Knights. He returned to the game.
Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting to have hearing with NHL for hit on Lightning’s Erik Cernak
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was ejected from Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning for a hit on defenseman Erik Cernak.
NHL playoffs begin: Bruins’ Tyler Bertuzzi has great assist, steals stick in win against Panthers
Boston’s Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful game in his NHL playoff debut, while the two Sebastian Ahos faced off as the Hurricanes battled the Islanders.
Record-setting Bruins won’t disappoint in playoffs like the 2018-19 Lightning. Here’s why.
The 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning were swept in the first round after a 62-win season. The 65-win Boston Bruins have what it takes to avoid that fate.
Washington Capitals part ways with coach Peter Laviolette after 3 seasons
Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette won’t be back next season after the team’s eight-season playoff streak came to an end.
Pittsburgh Penguins fire Ron Hextall, Brian Burke after lengthy playoff streak ends
The Penguins announced Friday that there would be a front-office shake-up after the first missed playoff berth since 2006.