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Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma after 1 season
The Kraken are seeking their third head coach in as many seasons after firing Dan Bylsma. More moves are expected, including Ron Francis to president and Jason Botterill to GM.
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.
Off IR, Avalanche C Gabriel Landeskog scratched for Game 2
The Colorado Avalanche, who activated Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve earlier in the day, were led onto the ice by their captain Monday night for warmups, prior to Game 2 vs. the Dallas Stars, but the team eventually listed him as a healthy scratch.
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.

The Kraken are seeking their third head coach in as many seasons after firing Dan Bylsma. More moves are expected, including Ron Francis to president and Jason Botterill to GM.

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, who activated Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve earlier in the day, were led onto the ice by their captain Monday night for warmups, prior to Game 2 vs. the Dallas Stars, but the team eventually listed him as a healthy scratch.

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.