New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal felled Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta with a cross-check to the face in Tampa Bay’s blowout victory in Game 5.
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Marc-Andre Fleury’s gaffe proves costly as Canadiens top Golden Knights in Game 3
Montreal’s Josh Anderson scored on Vegas goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s misplay, then gets the overtime winner as the Canadiens top the Golden Knights.
Montreal Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme tests positive for COVID-19 before Game 3 against Vegas Golden Knights
Montreal Canadiens interim coach Dominique Ducharme is isolating after a positive COVID-19 test was confirmed. No one else has tested positive.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is kicked out of Game 4 for flagrant foul against Cameron Payne
Nikola Jokic, the NBA’s MVP, tried to knock the ball out of Cameron Payne’s hands with a big downward swing, catching him in the nose.
Troubling signs: Where the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes stand in NHL playoffs
The Winnipeg Jets and Carolina Hurricanes are facing elimination in their second-round series, and the Colorado Avalanche have lost two in a row.
Jets’ Mark Scheifele says family members received hateful messages after hit on Canadiens’ Jake Evans
Mark Scheifele, who was suspended four games for charging Jake Evans, said the “bullying” directed at his parents and siblings is “pretty gross.”
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves suspended two games for ripping out hair of Colorado Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
The NHL said Ryan Reaves used his body weight to force Ryan Graves’ head into the ice, ripped off his helmet and pulled out a chunk of his hair.
Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves receives match penalty for injuring Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves received a match penalty in Sunday’s 7-1 Colorado Avalanche win, meaning an automatic review by the league.
NHL playoffs: Penguins look for answers after loss to Islanders; Golden Knights lose key challenge
The Penguins have won only one playoff round since their back-to-back titles. Goalie interference call proves crucial as Wild force Game 7.
NHL playoffs: Penguins look for answers after loss to Islanders; Golden Knights lose key challenge
The Penguins have won only one playoff round since their back-to-back titles. Goalie interference call proves crucial as Wild force Game 7.