Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener​www.espn.com – NHL

Porter Martone, the Flyers’ 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual game winner with 2:37 to play, and Philadelphia outlasted the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at PPG Paints Arena. Porter Martone, the Flyers’ 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual game winner with 2:37 to play, and Philadelphia outlasted…

Oettinger, Stars falter, face familiar 1-0 deficit​www.espn.com – NHL

Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the last 11 playoff series on Saturday, as Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild 6-1 in a contest they quickly trailed 4-0. Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas…

Celebrini open to offseason extension with Sharks​www.espn.com – NHL

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who has one year remaining on a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract, is open to signing an extension this summer after breaking the franchise record for single-season points in just his second NHL year. San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who has one year remaining on a three-year, $2.925 million…

NHLPA poll: Crosby most likely to become coach​www.espn.com – NHL

Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players’ Association’s annual player poll released Friday. Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players’…

Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team​www.espn.com – NHL

Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. ​Read More

Rangers’ Trocheck: Long absence due to infection​www.espn.com – NHL

Vincent Trocheck said the reason he missed a month early in the Rangers’ season was because of a viral bacterial infection in one of his lungs that required surgery. Vincent Trocheck said the reason he missed a month early in the Rangers’ season was because of a viral bacterial infection in one of his lungs that…

Avs favored, but Sabres storyline tempts bettors​www.espn.com – NHL

The Colorado Avalanche, along with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but the betting public is hoping a longshot like the Buffalo Sabres have a chance. The Colorado Avalanche, along with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but…

GM Patrik fired by Canucks after last-place finish​www.espn.com – NHL

After finishing with the worst record in the NHL this season, the Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin, the team announced Friday. After finishing with the worst record in the NHL this season, the Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin, the team announced Friday. ​Read More