Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returned from a hand injury and helped lead Montreal to a series-tying 3-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is kicked out of Game 4 for flagrant foul against Cameron Payne
Nikola Jokic, the NBA’s MVP, tried to knock the ball out of Cameron Payne’s hands with a big downward swing, catching him in the nose.
How Canadiens, on brink of elimination in Round 1, are now hottest team in NHL playoffs
The Canadiens were last team to clinch a spot in NHL playoffs, finishing 18 points behind first-round opponent. Now, they are into semifinals.
Jets’ Mark Scheifele says family members received hateful messages after hit on Canadiens’ Jake Evans
Mark Scheifele, who was suspended four games for charging Jake Evans, said the “bullying” directed at his parents and siblings is “pretty gross.”
Vegas Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves suspended two games for ripping out hair of Colorado Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
The NHL said Ryan Reaves used his body weight to force Ryan Graves’ head into the ice, ripped off his helmet and pulled out a chunk of his hair.
Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves will have hearing for roughing Avalanche’s Ryan Graves
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves received a match penalty in Sunday’s 7-1 Colorado Avalanche win, meaning an automatic review by the league.
Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner gets surprise start in Game 1 vs. Avalanche and falls 7-1
Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer decides to rest Marc-Andre Fleury but doesn’t blame goalie Robin Lehner for 7-1 loss to Colorado Avalanche.
Penguins rally around goalie Tristan Jarry after gaffe in loss to Islanders; Jets sweep Oilers
Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry’s pass went straight to Islanders overtime scorer Josh Bailey. The Jets’ Kyle Connor scored in third OT to oust Oilers.
Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri suspended eight games for hit to head of St. Louis Blues’ Justin Faulk
The NHL suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri eight games for a hit that knocked St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk out of Game 2.
Maple Leafs captain John Tavares released from hospital, out of playoffs indefinitely after scary stretcher incident
John Tavares left the ice on a stretcher Thursday night after a collision with two Canadiens players. He’s out indefinitely with a concussion.