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Cassidy talks about why Bergeron deserves the Selke awardBoston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was nominated for his fifth Frank J. Selke Trophy for the 10th time. This led Bruce Cassidy to talk about his captain. At 35 years of age, Patrice continues to be a stalwart in the Bruins system.

Avalanche shocked in Game 3 loss to Golden KnightsThe Colorado Avalanche called it a ‘competitive’ game against the Golden Knights when they lost 3-2 in Game 3. Coach Jared Bednar already sounded off the alarm in their series after that loss, and it seems the team is eager to not let it happen again in their remaining games.

Evans out with a concussion after Scheifele hitJake Evans is set to miss the rest of the playoffs due to a concussion after hitting Mark Scheifele in their Game 1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The Montreal Canadiens were up 1-0 in the series but they will now have a tough time without Evans to supplant the offensive line.

Rask expects to play in Game 3Tuukka Rask has recovered from his injuries and is set to return to play for the Boston Bruins in their semi-final series with the New York Islanders. Rask hopes to be the boost the team needs to take a lead in this battle against their rivals and move towards the next round.

How the Leafs blew a 3-1 leadThe Toronto Maple Leafs are so close to clinching a spot in the second round of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team had a 3-1 lead over the Montreal Canadiens only to lose three games in a row and choke away their lead that could have sent them to the next round.

Why the Tampa Bay Lightning needs Vasilevskiy to step upThe Tampa Bay Lightning is the reigning Stanley Cup winner. They need to defend their title and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is the key to their success and to their victory over the Florida Panthers. He also needs to step up against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Staal, Hurricanes take 3-2 lead over PredatorsJordan Staal played hero in Game Five of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Carolina Hurricanes moved one win away from closing out their series with the Nashville Predators. Carolina is eager to finish the series at home and move to the next round.

Ovechkin is confident that he'll sign a new deal with the CapsEven if he avoided some questions about his future with the Washington Capitals at first, Alex Ovechkin is confident that he can sign a new deal with the Caps. It will be fun considering he’s a top player for his team.

Why the Oilers suffered a shock exit from the 2021 NHL PlayoffsAfter a fantastic regular season where they won 35 games, the Edmonton Oilers have suffered a sweep against the Winnipeg Jets in the first round. It was disappointing since this is the second straight year when they finished second in their division and did not win in the playoffs.

Why Maharaj is a godsend for the Anaheim Ducks' goaliesThe Anaheim Ducks are a good team as they have a good system surrounding their goaltending. They have been stellar largely due to Sudarshan ‘Sudsie’ Maharaj’s efforts as the goalie coach.

Islanders move to East Finals in 6-2 win over BruinsThe New York Islanders closed out their semis with the Boston Bruins after a 6-2 win in Game 6. The team is now set for the East Finals for the second year in a row, and they are eager to win better this time. New York makes it a strong win as they edged their rivals once more.

Canadiens sweep the Winnipeg Jets in the second roundWith Tyler Toffoli’s overtime goal in Game 4, the Montreal Canadiens swept the Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 win. This was Montreal’s seventh win in the row dating back to Game 5 in their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Islanders take 3-2 lead over BruinsThe New York Islanders edged the Boston Bruins in a crucial 5-4 win in Game Five. The Islanders are now one win away from moving to the East Finals. New York is keen to close out the series as soon as they can and use the disarray the Bruins are in to their advantage as well.

David Savard continues to be a solid presence for the LightningAs a new defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning, David Savard has been consistent ever since he made his debut for the team back in April 2021 from Columbus Blue Jackets. He is the steady presence that they need and he proves it in the 2020-21 NHL Playoffs.

Sabres, Kraken win top picks in NHL DraftThe Buffalo Sabres are the winners for the coming NHL Draft as the team banked in the top pick. The Seattle Kraken came up with the no. 2 pick and the Anaheim Ducks slotted the third one. It seems that both the Sabres and Kraken are off to a good start in the offseason run.

DeBoer hopes for an answer from VegasThe Vegas Golden Knights have their backs against the wall after dropping Game 1 in their semis series with the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Peter DeBoer says they will need more from their players to come back with a solid answer in their series and claw back from a 0-1 hole.

Panthers still hopeful in playoff lossThe Florida Panthers may have lost the playoffs, but they are looking at a much bigger hope in the coming years. The team now looks forward to a better year where they can keep on putting up big runs and hopefully a better finish.

Ovechkin does not want to address his future after the lossWashington Capitals star left-winger Alex Ovechkin has struggled to break out of the NHL playoffs’ first round. He is mum about his future with the team as they’ve struggled to keep winning with their ageing core.

Minnesota hopes to stay alive in the playoffsThe Minnesota Wild are on the verge of being taken out of the playoffs at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. The team hopes for a comeback to lock in on their playoff chances for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs despite being down 3-1 in the series.

Palmieri scores winner to beat Penguins in Game 1, 4-3Kyle Palmieri played hero in their Game 1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins as the New York Islanders now take a 1-0 lead in the series. It was a huge win for the team which boosts their hopes of making a push for the Stanley Cup Final.