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If the current edition of the Vancouver Canucks hopes to advance to the next round of this year’s Stanley Cup tournament, it needs veterans to step forward while the young players undergo on-the-job playoff training.

Chicago scored twice late in the third period to defeat the Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday, pushing Edmonton to the brink of elimination in NHL qualifying round action.

Jeff Petry scored the winner in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens fought back from a 3-1 deficit to down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday and grab a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five qualifying round series.

Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland will miss the remainder of his team's qualifying series against the Minnesota Wild.

Toronto Maple Leafs alternate captain Morgan Rielly says he and his teammates are in Matt Dumba's corner as he protests against racial injustice during the NHL's return to competition.

J.T. Miller's goal and assist led the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, evening their qualifying series at one win apiece.

Auston Matthews scored late in the second period to finally solve Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying round series at one game apiece.

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has done what his coaches wanted in terms of annoying and distracting the Winnipeg Jets. Now he needs to contribute on the scoreboard for Calgary to advance.

Connor McDavid notched his first ever playoff hat trick to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-3 win over Chicago, tying their best-of-five qualifying series at one game apiece.

Sidney Crosby, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night to tie the best-of-five qualifying series at one game apiece.