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Matthew Tkachuk's status for Game 1 to be determined Tuesday
Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk, who hasn't played for the Panthers since Feb. 8 and hasn't played any games since the 4 Nations Face-Off two months ago, will skate Tuesday morning to gauge his availability for Game 1 later that night vs. the Lightning.
Avalanche activate Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve
The Colorado Avalanche activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve, paving the way for him to return from his nearly three-year absence as soon as Game 2 of Colorado's first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night.
Canucks decline option for Rick Tocchet, but offer new deal
The Canucks won't exercise their option for head coach Rick Tocchet, but the franchise has offered him a new, more lucrative contract, president Jim Rutherford said.
Capitals' Aliaksei Protas likely out for playoff opener vs. Canadiens
Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.
Rangers: Poor play, outside noise doomed coach
The Rangers say that poor play, exacerbated by outside noise, led to Peter Laviolette being fired in a disappointing season.
NHL linesman injured in Game 1 of Wild-Golden Knights series
Bryan Pancich left Sunday night's Minnesota-Vegas playoff game in the second period after a collision with Golden Knights forward Brett Howden.
Logan Stankoven scores 2 in winning playoff debut with Hurricanes
Logan Stankoven provided an immediate jolt in his first playoff game with Carolina, scoring twice in the second period Sunday to help the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 in the opener of their first-round series.

Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk, who hasn't played for the Panthers since Feb. 8 and hasn't played any games since the 4 Nations Face-Off two months ago, will skate Tuesday morning to gauge his availability for Game 1 later that night vs. the Lightning.

The Colorado Avalanche activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve, paving the way for him to return from his nearly three-year absence as soon as Game 2 of Colorado's first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night.

The Canucks won't exercise their option for head coach Rick Tocchet, but the franchise has offered him a new, more lucrative contract, president Jim Rutherford said.

Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

The Rangers say that poor play, exacerbated by outside noise, led to Peter Laviolette being fired in a disappointing season.

Bryan Pancich left Sunday night's Minnesota-Vegas playoff game in the second period after a collision with Golden Knights forward Brett Howden.

Logan Stankoven provided an immediate jolt in his first playoff game with Carolina, scoring twice in the second period Sunday to help the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 in the opener of their first-round series.