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Sources: Oilers C Draisaitl set to return for G1 Sources: Oilers C Draisaitl set to return for G1

Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

Sabres took in special win, now turn the page Sabres took in special win, now turn the page

The Sabres reveled in their special playoff win, but they know it's time to turn the page to Game 2.

Vegas remains hot under Tortorella with G1 rally Vegas remains hot under Tortorella with G1 rally

The Golden Knights, who have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella took over as coach last month, rallied with three third-period goals Sunday night, defeating the Mammoth 4-2 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.

Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs' upset Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs' upset

Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena.

Cooper: Penalty 'stupidity' cost Lightning in G1 Cooper: Penalty 'stupidity' cost Lightning in G1

Lightning coach Jon Cooper was not happy with the penalties his team committed in its Game 1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.

Avs' O'Connor caps long comeback with key goal Avs' O'Connor caps long comeback with key goal

Logan O'Connor scored for the first time in nearly a year to help the top-seeded Avalanche beat the Kings in Game 1 on Sunday.

🔮 Greg Wyshynski predicts entire playoff bracket 🔮 Greg Wyshynski predicts entire playoff bracket

Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?