Knights’ Mark Stone has back surgery, to return for 2022-23

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May 18, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) scores a goal past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

For Hurricanes, home ice key in Game 2 vs. Rangers

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Nikita Kucherov is pictured with the Ted Lindsay award, Art Ross trophy, and Hart trophy during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Dates announced for 2022 NHL Awards winners

Oct 24, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Predators sign coach John Hynes to two-year extension

Apr 29, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant speaks to the media following a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers’ Gerard Gallant leads Jack Adams Award finalists

May 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) and forward Leon Draisaitl (29) defend against Calgary Flames forward Calle Jarnkrok (91) during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Flames take series lead vs. Oilers in high-scoring affair

May 18, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) tries to get the shot away against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes tie it late, beat Rangers in OT in Game 1

Feb 16, 2022; Beijing, China; Fredrik Olofsson of Sweden in action with Maxim Noreau of Canada in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal match during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Snyder/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars sign forward Fredrik Olofsson

Apr 14, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Vegas forward Mark Stone to undergo back surgery

May 17, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) reacts to his go ahead goal in the second period of game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Blues not panicking going into Game 2 vs. Avs

May 17, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) battle for the puck during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers enter into must-win Game 2 vs. Lightning

May 8, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) prior to game four of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning’s Brayden Point out for Game 2 vs. Panthers

May 11, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) shoots the puck during the second period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot fined $5K for headbutt

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Aleksander Barkov won the Lady Byng Memorial trophy during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin leads Lady Byng finalists

May 17, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; NHL referee Chris Lee (28) drops the puck for St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly (90) and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the first period of game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Manson’s OT goal propels Avalanche past Blues

May 17, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) battle for the puck during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning score three power-play goals, take Game 1 over Panthers

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) shakes hands with Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe after Tampa Bay defeated Toronto in game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs to retain coach, GM after 6th straight first-round exit

May 14, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Flames, Oilers eager for elite Battle of Alberta series

May 11, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates the goal by New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers, Hurricanes aim to keep up thrills in Game 1

May 14, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) looks on during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Patrice Bergeron among Selke finalists for 11th straight year

May 4, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) talks to referee Gord Dwyer(19) in game two of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner carjacked

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Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner was a victim of a carjacking

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May 9, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate after a goal during the third period against the Nashville Predators in game four of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Avs, Panthers remain popular bets in second round of playoffs

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) follows the play against Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Goalies guide Panthers, Lightning as Florida contenders set to duel

Oct 28, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) defends the net against St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Avs out to cure second-round woes vs. Blues