Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

The NHL draft’s first round is Friday in Vancouver. USA TODAY Sports columnist Kevin Allen makes his prediction for all 31 picks.

The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Neal Pionk and a first-round pick.

Alexandre Daigle went No. 1 overall to the Ottawa Senators in 1993, but he never came close to matching the hype. Who else was a bad draft pick?

Legendary hockey voice Doc Emrick will remember his 45th NHL Game 7 just as he has his first: with fond memories.

A Stanley Cup Final Game 7 is an uncommon occurrence. We’ve only seen two since 2007. Who will win this one: Bruins or Blues?

Once labeled “Loserville,” Boston can have the reigning champions in the NHL, NFL and MLB if the Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues Wednesday in Game 7.

Boston goalie Tuukka Rask made 28 saves to deny St. Louis a chance to win its first Stanley Cup title in team history at home.

The Blues lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven NHL championship series going into Sunday’s Game 6 at Enterprise Center.

In January, when the Blues were near last place, Scott Berry was in Las Vegas when he noticed that the Blues were listed as 250-1 longshot

Rookie goalie Jordan Binnington negated Zdeno Chara’s inspirational decision to play hurt as the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 2-1.