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Jason Botchford, popular Vancouver sportswriter, dead at 48

Jason Botchford, who worked for The Province for 13 years and created the popular feature The Provies, died suddenly at home this weekend.

Logan's Run. Sharks win Game 3 on the strength of Couture's hatty.

Logan Couture got his first Stanley Cup Playoff hat trick for the San Jose Sharks in a 4-2 win against the Colorado Avlaanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round at Pepsi Center on Tuesday.

Diver down on Mean Street. Encore performance by Vantaa bailin' gives the Blues top billing

Esa Lindell performed a series of dives Monday night that would’ve made Greg Louganis jealous.

Selfesh penalty by Marchand costs the Bruins the game, and a possible series lead

The Blue Jackets managed to grind out a narrow win over the Bruins in Game 3 Tuesday, taking a 2-1 lead in the clubs’ second-round series.

Maroon Four. St. Louis gets the win with a late goal in Dallas

Pat Maroon flicked a puck over Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop with 1:38 left in a wild third period, and the St. Louis Blues won 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Walking wounded. Canes' Mrazek and van Riemsdyk take their skates off...

Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk and goaltender Petr Mrazek were forced to leave today's game against the New York Islanders with injuries.

In a pickle. He said, she said of no-touch icing rears it's ugly head again.

The Colorado Avalanche broke a 1-1 tie in Game 2 Sunday night after a race for the puck negated an icing call. Sharks defenceman Marc-Edouard Vlasic was not happy about the non-call.

Three-pointer. Barrie's 1 + 2 helps Avs square the series heading back to Denver

Trailing in the second period and in danger of going down 2-0 in the series, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar put his three top scorers back on a line together and got the results he sought.

Tropical depression. No state of emergency yet, but the Hurricanes strengthened to a Cat 2 with another win in N.Y.

The Hurricanes withstood a few key injuries to emerge with a Game 2 win in their second-round series against the Islanders.

Black and Blue. Jackets' tie it up in a hard fought Game 2.

Matt Duchene scored a power-play goal 3:42 into the second overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at TD Garden on Saturday.

Big Ben rings loud and clear in his hometown as the Stars strike for 4

The Dallas Stars answered back in their second-round clash against the St. Louis Blues, coming up with a Game 2 win to level the series at 1-1.

48 Hours. Just two days after outsting Washington in double OT, the 'Canes go the extra mile again for Game 1 victory in N.Y.

Jordan Staal scored 4:04 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes to 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

While Dubas steps up, Babcock takes the 5th on the blame game.

While GM Kyle Dubas was quick to shoulder the blame for the Maple Leafs' shortcomings, his end of season comments stopped short of dispelling doubts surrounding Mike Babcock's future with the team.

Charlie don't surf.....but he does score. Hometown boy Coyle living the dream he started down the street.

The Boston Bruins scored in the first overtime period to win Game 1 of their second-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2.

Tara sinks the Stars. Vladi nets a pair to lead the Blues to Game 1 victory.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice including the game-winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Oh Carolina! Hurricanes oust the Caps in Game 7, and book a date with New York.

The defending Stanley Cup champions are going home.

Dealt a bad hand. Vegas was on cruise control when fishy call lets the Sharks attack.

The San Jose Sharks managed to claw their way back once again, securing the Game 7 win and the opening-round series victory.

High octane Leaf blower. Toronto had a 3-2 series lead, but the Bruins come back and win it in seven

For the second consecutive year, the Boston Bruins have eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the first round in Boston.

The customary handshake after a great Playoff battle.

Watch as the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators shake hands after a hard fought series.

The customary handshake after a great Playoff battle

Watch as the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators shake hands after a hard fought series.

Another one bites the dust. Powerful Predators taken down by the Stars in Game 6

John Klingberg sniped home the overtime winner and the Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators in Game 6 to clinch the series win. They'll meet the St. Louis Blues in the second round.

Three on the tree. Carolina scores three in the third to tie the series at......three.

The Carolina Hurricanes have lived to fight another day, forcing a Game 7 against the Washington Capitals.

Beware of snapping Hertls. Sharks's double OT win takes Vegas back to The Tank

With their backs against the wall, the Sharks earned a crucial Game 6 double-overtime win in Vegas to hold off the Golden Knights' celebrations and force a Game 7.

Stick a fork in'em they're......Oh, wait. Bruins won't go away quietly, and force Game 7

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are going the distance for the second consecutive season.

Downing of the Jets will smolder all summer

Jets head coach Paul Maurice spoke after the Jets’ loss to the Blues, saying that with high expectations on the team it feels “painful as hell” to be going home.

Collared white shirt. Oshie is likely done for the playoffs with a clavicular fracture

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie could miss the remainder of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a broken collarbone he suffered in Washington's Game 4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, according to reports.

Capitals' sport a six-pack en route to complete destruction of Carolina in game 5

The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Blue bye-you. The Jets are eliminated as St. Louis continues to impress

The Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the St. Louis Blues.

Wounded Predators. Dallas takes a 3-2 series lead over Nashville

Alexander Radulov scored two goals in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Saturday to push the Western Conference's No. 2 seed to the brink of elimination.

On Another Level. MacKinnon Helps Extinguish Flames With World-Class Effort

A 5-1 loss to the Avalanche capped the Flames’ second four-game losing skid of the season to bounce them from the playoffs.

On A Winger And A Prayer. Matthew's Third Period Goal Spurs Leafs To Series Lead

Kasperi Kapanen scored the winner in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Exit, Stage Left. Top Seeded Flames Swept Away By Relentless Avalanche

Mikko Rantanen and Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist apiece as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 in Game 5 to win their first round playoff series.

Another Stupid Play, Another Sensless Injury. Nothing To Fear For A Cheap Hit But A Fine Or A Night Off

The Washington Capitals may be without forward T.J. Oshie for a while.

Look 'Em Square In The Eye. Hurricanes' Take Game 4 To Even Series At Two A Piece

Teuvo Teravainen scored the winner late in the second period as the Carolina Hurricanes toppled the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 4 on Thursday to even their first-round series at two games apiece.

Over The Hertl. Tomas' Two Goal Performance Gets The Sharks Back In The Series

Tomas Hertl got San Jose off to the fast start that had been missing the past three games, Martin Jones came up with the big saves and the Sharks staved off elimination by beating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 in Game 5 of their first-round series Thursday night

May The Schwartz Be With You.......

Jaden Schwartz scored late in the third period as the St. Louis Blues topped the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Golden Knight In Vegas As Fleury Records His 15th Career Playoff Shutout

The Vegas Golden Knights chased Martin Jones from the game for the second straight game on their way to a 5-0 win in Game 4 against the San Jose Sharks.

Clean Up On Aisle 4. Isles Sweep Penguins And Advance To Round Two

Brock Nelson scored the winner as the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 in Game 4 to sweep their first round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

So Your Sayin' There's A Chance.......Jets Come Up With An OT Win To Square Series At 2-2

Kyle Connor scored the winner in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets topped the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in Game 4 to even their first-round series at two games apiece.

Ten Years After. Hurricanes Raleigh The Troops With A 5 Goal Drubbing In Home Return

The Carolina Hurricanes have defeated the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series.

Auston Powers His Way Back Into Leaf Fans' Good Books With His First Points Of The Playoffs

Auston Matthews and Andreas Johnsson each had a goal and assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series.

Good Old 86th Street. Rinne Continues His Incredible Playoff Exposition With Another Win

Mikael Granlund's third period goal held up as the winner as the Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.

MacKinnon's Got 'Em Winnin', But Makar's Week Takes the Cake

The Colorado Avalanche take a 2-1 series lead over the Calgary Flames with a 6-2 win on home ice.

Evander Kane And Ryan Reaves Both Throw Some Big Shots In This One

Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheck. Islanders Are Taking Fundamentals To The Playoff Bank

The New York Islanders are on the cusp of just their second playoff series win in more than a quarter-century.

Fasten Your Seatbelts, We May Be In For A Series Afterall

Patrik Laine scored for the third straight game and Kyle Connor scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 3 of their first-round series.

If You're Gonna' Do It...Do It Right. Blue Jackets' Attempt To Make History Tuesday, And With A Sweep No Less

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one win away from the first series victory in franchise history after a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Heart Of Stone. Forward's First Ever Hat Trick Helps Vegas Takes A 2-1 Series Lead

After losing in the Stanley Cup Final last June, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to bolster their forward depth by trading for Max Pacioretty and signing Paul Stastny before the season. At the trade deadline, they dealt for Mark Stone.

Kadri Can Throw A Cross Check To The Face, But Leave Without Even Dropping His Gloves.....

Kucherov Handed Very Light-ning Suspension For Cheap Shot

NHL leading scorer Nikita Kucherov has been suspended for Game 3 of the Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets.