Stanley Cup Playoffs September 13, 2020 Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final While the New York Islanders were celebrating Brock Nelson scoring the first goal of the game, Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde was steaming about giving it up. Coach Jon Cooper decided to keep him on the ice for some redemption.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 13, 2020 Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final Anton Khudobin gloved the puck out of the air on Shea Theodore's shot at the most intense moment of the game like it was part of a leisurely morning practice.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 12, 2020 Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Lightning 5-3 in Game 3 Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders' resolve.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 11, 2020 Radulov scores 31 seconds into OT, Stars beat Vegas 3-2 The entire Dallas Stars bench was yelling out to Joe Pavelski about what to do with the puck after a broken play in front of them only seconds into overtime.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 10, 2020 Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 9, 2020 Vegas is back, baby: Golden Knights beat Stars to tie series After running into a hot goalie late last round and being shut out in the opener of the Western Conference final, pressure mounted in the minds of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 8, 2020 Lightning romp to 8-2 win over Isles to open East finals Braydon Point and the well-rested Tampa Bay Lightning resembled a refreshed team eager to come off an extended break after switching cities in the NHL playoff bubble.
NHL September 8, 2020 Senators' Ryan wins Masterton Trophy after alcohol problem Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan was named the Bill Masterton Trophy winner on Monday after publicly sharing his battle with alcohol issues.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 7, 2020 Shutdown Stars: Dallas beats Vegas 1-0 in West final Game 1 Two days after they and the Vegas Golden Knights each won a hard-fought Game 7 to move on, the Dallas Stars figured there might be an emotional letdown at the start of the Western Conference final.
Stanley Cup Playoffs September 6, 2020 Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four' When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas Stars players