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Hagel suspended for Game 3 due to hit on Barkov Hagel suspended for Game 3 due to hit on Barkov

Brandon Hagel will miss Game 3 of the Lightning's first-round playoff series after getting suspended for his late hit that knocked Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out of Game 2.

Habs' Montembeault, Caps' Thompson exit G3 Habs' Montembeault, Caps' Thompson exit G3

Canadiens starting goalie Sam Montembeault left in the second period of Game 3 on Friday night, and Capitals starter Logan Thompson exited late in the third period after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome.

NHL fines Senators, Cousins for pregame conduct NHL fines Senators, Cousins for pregame conduct

The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.

Canadiens keep injured Laine out for Game 3 Canadiens keep injured Laine out for Game 3

Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury.

Oilers turn to Pickard in goal to avoid 3-0 hole Oilers turn to Pickard in goal to avoid 3-0 hole

The Oilers are making a goaltender change for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Kings, turning to Calvin Pickard in the crease over Stuart Skinner.

Mistrial in Hockey Canada case; process restarts Mistrial in Hockey Canada case; process restarts

A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. The ruling means a new trial will be held, and jury selection for it began Friday.

Buchnevich's hat trick steers Blues to Game 3 win Buchnevich's hat trick steers Blues to Game 3 win

Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.