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After big improvement, Leafs wary of rising expectationsTORONTO (AP) Lou Lamoriello described the Maple Leafs' season as a ''step'' and nothing more.''It's a...

Despite heel injury, Karlsson leading Senators in postseasonOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Sweden's Erik Karlsson was the best player in the Ottawa Senators' opening-round series...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks, Blue Jackets look to stave off eliminationBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) After posting two of the top four records...

AP Hockey WriterAgents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching changeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) If Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma's job...

Oilers' Draisaitl faces possible suspension for spearingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will have a hearing with the NHL Department...

AP Hockey WriterAgents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching changeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) If Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma's job...

AP Hockey WriterAgents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching changeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) If Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma's job...

Associated PressJake Allen's turnaround fueling Blues' playoff runBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Three months ago, most St. Louis Blues fans were ready to...

AP Hockey WriterLate additions Sobotka, McAvoy, Kapanen make playoff impactsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Vladimir Sobotka left the KHL to rejoin the St. Louis Blues, it...

AP Sports WriterSharks even series with 7-0 win over Oilers in Game 4By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Pavelski took just 15...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets beat Penguins 5-4 to avoid sweepBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Markus Nutivaara, William Karlsson and Boone Jenner each had...

AP Hockey WriterBlown leads, 11 OTs and surprises abound in NHL first roundBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe first week of the NHL postseason has been about...