Islanders Enter Off-Season Under a Shroud of Uncertainty
The team will have new owners in place next season, and the fate of three free agents and General Manager Garth Snow has yet to be decided.
Ottawa Senators Hire Boucher as Head Coach
The Ottawa Senators have hired Guy Boucher to replace Dave Cameron as head coach, the team said on Sunday.
Senators Name Guy Boucher as Coach
Boucher, 44, became the 12th coach in Senators history, replacing Dave Cameron, who was fired on April 12.
Lightning 4, Islanders 0: Lightning Oust Islanders With Game 5 Rout
The Islanders, whose Game 1 win had made a magical run seem possible, lost their fourth straight to Tampa Bay, which advanced to the conference finals for the second year in a row.
On Pro Hockey: Shania Twain Inspires Stars (Until Blues Stop the Music)
Jason Spezza gave the country star credit for a Game 4 win, spurring Twitter interactions between her and the Stars. But with her music blasting in Game 5, the Blues took control of the series.
United States Defeats Belarus at World Championship
Auston Matthews scored his first two goals for the United States in a rough-and-tumble 6-3 win over Belarus at the world ice hockey championship in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Hart Trophy Finalists Are Announced
Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins are the finalists for the Hart Trophy as the N.H.L.’s most valuable player.
Roundup: Blues Hang On to Lead to Take Control of Series
Brian Elliott did not let this third-period lead get away, so St. Louis is going home with a chance to close out its second-round playoff series against Dallas.
On Pro Hockey: The Lightning’s Playoff Experience Shows Against the Islanders
Among the four conference finalists from last season, only Tampa Bay remains in this year’s playoffs. Its youth and depth have weathered the loss of two stalwarts.
Lightning 2, Islanders 1, Overtime | Lightning Lead Series, 3-1: Lightning Beat the Islanders in Overtime, Again
An overtime goal by Jason Garrison gave Tampa Bay a commanding 31 lead in the Stanley Cup playoff series.
Capitals Hope to Reverse a Playoff Trend
Washington, facing a three-games-to-one deficit against the Penguins, is hoping to reverse a trend of not advancing past the second round.
Predators 4, Sharks 3, Overtime | Series Tied, 2-2: Predators Win Longest Game in Franchise History
With the victory, the Predators won their first overtime game on home ice. More importantly, they tied this second-round, best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Sports of The Times: Video Exposes Officials’ Mistakes but Can’t Undo Blown Calls. Yet.
Instant replay is increasingly putting pressure on officials in all sports to get calls correct.
Stars 3, Blues 2, Overtime | Series Tied, 2-2: Stars Get Past Blues in Overtime to Even Series
Cody Eakin scored 2 minutes 58 seconds into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the host St. Louis Blues, 3-2.
At Hofstra, on WRHU, They’re Live With the Islanders
The pro hockey team’s arrangement with the college radio station has been a boon for students. But will the team’s latest success jeopardize it?
Penguins 3, Capitals 2, Overtime: Penguins Beat Capitals in Overtime to Take Commanding Lead
After Washington’s Mike Weber tried to clear a shot, Patric Hornqvist scored a goal that gave Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead in the second-round series.
On Pro Hockey: Blues’ Ken Hitchcock Is Still Coaching, and Still Not Satisfied
Hitchcock’s coaching style can grate on players, but he is evolving and, more important, the Blues haven’t tuned him out.
Predators Get Back Into Series With Sharks; Blues Rout Stars
Nashville closed the gap in its Western Conference semifinals series against San Jose to two games to one, and St. Louis grabbed the lead in its series with Dallas by running away with Game 3.
Lightning 5, Islanders 4 | Tampa Bay leads series, 2-1: Lightning Deal Final Blow in Bruising Game With Isles
The Islanders held a 4-3 lead in the last minute of regulation, but Tampa Bay forced overtime and then scored again 2:48 in to take a two-games-to-one series lead.
Roundup: Penguins’ Kris Letang Is Suspended for Game 4 Against Capitals
The N.H.L. ruled that Letang, Pittsburgh’s top defenseman, made “significant head contact” on Washington’s Marcus Johansson well after a play in Game 3.
Islander Ready for Next Level (of Noise)
Defenseman Travis Hamonic and his team return to Barclays Center for Game 3 against Tampa Bay. “You play all year to have an opportunity to do this,” he said.
Capitals’ Orpik Agrees With Three-Game Suspension
“It was a bad hit,” defenseman Brooks Orpik said Monday, after being suspended for an illegal hit to the head on Pittsburgh’s Olli Maatta.
On Hockey: A Punishing Hit, and a Penalty to Match
Washington’s Brooks Orpik leveled Pittsburgh’s Olli Maatta in Game 2 and drew a three-game suspension.
When Talking About the Islanders, Nothing Gets Past Rick DiPietro
DiPietro, a former Islanders goalie, has found a home on talk radio and in the broadcast booth.
Sports Briefing | Hockey: Byng Finalists Announced
The Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov, the Bruins’ Loui Eriksson and the Kings’ Anze Kopitar are the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, for sportsmanship and ability.
Roundup: Last-Place Leafs Secure Top Pick in N.H.L. Draft
Although the team’s president, Brendan Shanahan, would provide no hints, Toronto is likely to pick the American center Auston Matthews.
With Separate Styles, Two Defenders Merge as a Force for the Predators
Shea Weber and Roman Josi, with two different styles, present one very big problem for opponents on the ice.
Lightning 4, Islanders 1: Lightning Use Fast Start to Even Series Against the Islanders
The Islanders could not make up an early deficit as Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop recovered from a dismal Game 1 performance.
Ties After Three Periods Send the Fans to Twitter
ESPN’s John Buccigross created a friendly online game in which hockey enthusiasts guess which player will score the winning goal in overtime.
Roundup: Late Goal Lifts Stars in Round 2 Opener
The Stars’ Radek Faksa socred the tiebreaking goal with less than five minutes left in the game as the Western Conference’s top two teams opened their best-of-seven series.
N.H.L. Draft Lottery Promises a Bit More Excitement This Year
In a draft lottery similar to the N.B.A.’s, teams in the N.H.L. will compete for the top three picks, not just the first one as in past years.
Capitals 4, Penguins 3: T. J. Oshie’s Hat Trick Powers Capitals Past Penguins
Oshie completed a hat trick in overtime to give the Capitals a home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As Sharks Buckled, Goalie Martin Jones Announced His Arrival
Jones eliminated the Kings, his former team, in the first round of the N.H.L. playoffs, continuing to make the most of his first season with San Jose.
Predators 2, Ducks 1 | Nashville Wins Series, 4-3: Predators Oust Ducks and Reach Second Round
Nashville won a Game 7 for the first time in franchise history.
Mets 5, Reds 2: Matt Harvey Steadies Himself After a Shaky Beginning
Harvey allowed a home run to the first batter of the game but then settled down, pitching six innings in a victory over the Reds.
Islanders 5, Lightning 3: First-Period Burst Helps Islanders Grab Series Lead Against Lightning
Shane Prince scored twice in a three-goal first period, and John Tavares had a goal and an assist as the Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3.
In the Heat of the Playoffs, Coach Challenges Start to Cool Off
N.H.L. coaches have grown gun-shy since the opening week of the playoffs, with only one coach’s challenge issued in 17 games, compared with 13 challenges in the first 30 postseason games.
Blues Have an Embarrassment of Riches as They Enter the Second Round
In explaining the St. Louis Blues’ playoff series victory, it is easy to start at goaltender Brian Elliott. But he is far from the only reason the Blues advanced.
Rangers, Lately Used to Long Playoff Runs, Reflect on Early Exit
After 76 playoff games over four seasons, the Rangers had only five this year.
Alan Quine, a Newcomer to Islanders, Introduces Himself as a Playoff Standout
Quine, 23, who only joined the team for the last two games of the regular season, has become a catalyst in the playoffs.
2016 N.H.L. Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semifinals
The semifinals feature four teams trying to shake postseason disappointments: Capitals versus Penguins, and Lightning versus Islanders.
Roundup: Blues Oust Blackhawks; Predators Force a Game 7
Troy Brouwer tapped in his own rebound to break a tie, and St. Louis advanced to the second round for the first time in four seasons. Nashville held off Anaheim.
For John Tavares, Success Means Striking While the Islanders Are Hot
Tavares, the Islanders’ captain, is among a core group that has played together for years. That core could change next season, making this Stanley Cup hunt all the more urgent.
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