Sources: Oilers C Draisaitl set to return for G1​www.espn.com – NHL

Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after…

Downed fences, beat-up mannequins headline KeyBank Center scene for Sabres’ Game 1 win​www.espn.com – NHL

Buffalo surged in the third period to win their first playoff game in 15 years, prompting memorable fan reactions from the Sabres faithful. Buffalo surged in the third period to win their first playoff game in 15 years, prompting memorable fan reactions from the Sabres faithful. ​Read More

Vegas remains hot under Tortorella with G1 rally​www.espn.com – NHL

The Golden Knights, who have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella took over as coach last month, rallied with three third-period goals Sunday night, defeating the Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. The Golden Knights, who have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella took over as coach last month,…

Sabres surge in 3rd for 1st playoff win in 15 years​www.espn.com – NHL

Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres’ first playoff game in 15 years. Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres’ first playoff game in 15 years. ​Read More

Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs’ upset​www.espn.com – NHL

Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and…