Dryden, 77, knows very well the dynamics of the playoffs. As a member of the 1970s powerhouse Canadiens, he went to the ...

Teams of all competitive strains were aiming to head down the stretch on a good run, and it was accomplished in particular in ...

Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

But Detroit waited until the decision became virtually unavoidable. The Red Wings lost five straight from Nov. 29 through Dec ...

Ryan McLeod scored a goal and added two assists, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s fifth coach to reach 900 wins in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in each team’s season ...

Despite falling one regulation win short of the playoffs, the Blue Jackets were full of hope and gratitude after a ...

Ryan McLeod collected a goal and two assists to help lift Buffalo to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on ...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in ...

It’s the final day of the NHL regular season, and all the playoff spots are settled. That doesn’t mean some of the teams not ...