Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

The Florida Panthers pulled off their second consecutive major upset to reach the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 1996.

Jesper Fast, who shot high on a wide-open net earlier in Game 5, didn’t miss on an overtime deflection as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2.

The Edmonton Oilers, who won 4-1, were upset with Alex Pietrangelo’s slash on Leon Draisaitl. The Vegas Golden Knights defenseman faces a hearing.

The three finalists for the NHL’s major regular-season awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on June 26 in Nashville.

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard. Who are the winners and losers from Monday night?

The Chicago Blackhawks won the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft lottery on Monday night, landing the right to select generational talent Connor Bedard.

Celtics forward Grant Williams was no worse for wear after his head was accidentally stepped on and driven into the court by the 76ers’ Joel Embiid.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost both Game 2 and impressive rookie Matthew Knies, who has a concussion after a hit by the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett.

One night after Dallas’ Joe Pavelski scored four goals in a playoff loss, Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl did the same as the Golden Knights prevailed.

New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid rebounded from a Game 6 loss to shut out the New York Rangers in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL playoffs.