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Edmonton Oilers give Ty Emberson two-year contract extension
On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers, who will meet the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, signed Ty Emberson, 24, who played 76 games this season, to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.3 million.
Rangers fire Peter Laviolette after 2 seasons
The Rangers have fired coach Peter Laviolette after a disappointing season that saw the team fail to reach the postseason.
Stars' Miro Heiskanen skates, out for Game 1 vs. Avalanche
Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen participated in the morning skate Saturday but will not play in Game 1 of Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Avalanche.
Lightning rule out Oliver Bjorkstrand for series vs. Panthers
Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower-body injury) will not play in the team's first-round playoff series against the Panthers.
Matthew Tkachuk skates with Panthers as Gm. 1 vs. Lightning looms
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated with the team at practice Saturday, a sign that he may be ready to rejoin the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Ducks fire coach Greg Cronin after two seasons at helm
The Ducks have fired coach Greg Cronin after missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh straight season.
Report: PWHL chooses Vancouver as first expansion city
The PWHL's first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday.

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers, who will meet the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, signed Ty Emberson, 24, who played 76 games this season, to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.3 million.

The Rangers have fired coach Peter Laviolette after a disappointing season that saw the team fail to reach the postseason.

Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen participated in the morning skate Saturday but will not play in Game 1 of Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Avalanche.

Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower-body injury) will not play in the team's first-round playoff series against the Panthers.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated with the team at practice Saturday, a sign that he may be ready to rejoin the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs.

The Ducks have fired coach Greg Cronin after missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh straight season.

The PWHL's first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday.