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Panthers' Tkachuk to be game-time decision
The Florida Panthers could be without Matthew Tkachuk when they host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tkachuk has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a groin injury.
Isles won't renew Lamoriello's deal, seek new GM
Hockey Hall of Famer Lou Lamoriello, 82, is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime executive's contract was not being renewed following a year in which the club failed to make the playoffs.
Kraken promote Francis to prez, Botterill to GM
The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill to GM one day after firing coach Dan Bylsma.
Ex-Canada world juniors players plead not guilty
Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team, charged with sexual assault last year for an incident that allegedly took place in June 2018 when they were in London, Ontario, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Oilers' Kulak races from daughter's birth to Game 1
Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pregame routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers defenseman was on a flight after briefly returning home for the birth of his second daughter on Sunday.
Injured Devils Hughes, Dillon to miss Game 2
The Devils won't have defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon, both injured in Game 1, for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Hurricanes, coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday.
Capitals D Fehervary (knee) out for postseason
Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary will miss the remainder of the playoffs following meniscus surgery, the team announced Tuesday.

The Florida Panthers could be without Matthew Tkachuk when they host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tkachuk has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a groin injury.

Hockey Hall of Famer Lou Lamoriello, 82, is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime executive's contract was not being renewed following a year in which the club failed to make the playoffs.

The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill to GM one day after firing coach Dan Bylsma.

Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team, charged with sexual assault last year for an incident that allegedly took place in June 2018 when they were in London, Ontario, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pregame routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers defenseman was on a flight after briefly returning home for the birth of his second daughter on Sunday.

The Devils won't have defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon, both injured in Game 1, for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Hurricanes, coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday.

Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary will miss the remainder of the playoffs following meniscus surgery, the team announced Tuesday.