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.
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Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting suspended 3 games for hit on Lightning’s Erik Cernak
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was suspended three games for a hit on Tampa Bay Lightning 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.
NHL Stanley Cup playoff bracket: Final league standings, first-round matchups
USA TODAY Sports has everything you need to know about the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs, including first-round matchups.
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.
Anaheim Ducks don’t renew coach Dallas Eakins’ contract after last-place finish
Dallas Eakins won’t get a chance to coach Connor Bedard if the last-place Anaheim Ducks manage to land the generational talent in the draft lottery.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 16-season NHL playoff streak ends: Why it happened
The NHL playoffs will not feature the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time since 2006. What went wrong for Sidney Crosby and Co. this season?
How NHL playoff standings could shake out during regular season’s final days
Three division titles and three wild-card spots are at stake, along with the longest active playoff streak, with the NHL regular season ending Friday.
Boston Bruins set NHL record with their 63rd victory of the season
The Boston Bruins entered the season with concerns about injuries to two star players. They survived that and set the NHL record for wins in a season.
Boston Bruins tie wins record; Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits 150-point milestone
Saturday was already a record day with 16 NHL games for the first time. Several milestones on the ice provided an exclamation point.