Bruins ‘played to our identity’ in Game 2 victory​www.espn.com – NHL

The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1 on Sunday, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes, and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal…

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game​www.espn.com – NHL

A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period. A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period….

Mehta vows to focus on process as new Devils GM​www.espn.com – NHL

New Devils GM Sunny Mehta didn’t divulge any details on how he plans to build a title contender Tuesday but discussed the importance of sticking with the process and trusting that success will follow. New Devils GM Sunny Mehta didn’t divulge any details on how he plans to build a title contender Tuesday but discussed the…

Injured Hintz stays home, Stars off to Minnesota​www.espn.com – NHL

The Dallas Stars, who tied their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Wild at 1-1 on Monday night, are still without injured top-line center Roope Hintz, who remained in Texas on Tuesday when the team traveled to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4. The Dallas Stars, who tied their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Wild…

Stars learn from Game 1 miscues, tie Wild series​www.espn.com – NHL

All the issues that plagued the Stars at the start of playoffs became the things that aided them in a series-tying 4-2 win Monday night against the Wild. All the issues that plagued the Stars at the start of playoffs became the things that aided them in a series-tying 4-2 win Monday night against the Wild….

Draisaitl returns with 2 points as Oilers win G1​www.espn.com – NHL

Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round series Monday, a game in which star forward Leon Draisaitl returned from injury. Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal with 1:54 left in the third…

Martinook lifts Canes in 2OT after goal overturn​www.espn.com – NHL

Jordan Martinook, stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Monday. Jordan Martinook, stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a…

Red-hot Flyers shut out Penguins to take 2-0 lead​www.espn.com – NHL

Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game as the Flyers shut out the Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game as the Flyers shut out the Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 series lead….

Ovi or not Ovi? Caps set if star stays or retires​www.espn.com – NHL

Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season. Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season….