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Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores the winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

Vancouver leads playoff series 3-2, Game 6 goes Saturday in Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores the winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 16

Rangers look to advance, Avalanche live to fight another day

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (2), Dylan Holloway (55) and Evander Kane (91) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)

Carey Price to receive honorary doctorate from UNBC

UNBC said Price has an impressive list of achievements both on and off the ice

  • May 15, 2024
Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)
Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua (81) roughs it up with Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais (73) and Corey Perry (90) during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 15

Stars try to eliminate the Avalanche in NHL’s lone match-up

Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua (81) roughs it up with Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais (73) and Corey Perry (90) during third period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday May 14, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

Playoff series tied 2-2, Game 5 goes Thursday in Vancouver

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Oilers tap backup to protect their goal against Canucks in crucial Game 4

Oilers starting Calvin Pickard after usual starter Stuart Skinner pulled in Game 3 loss

Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (30) swats away a shot during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary on April 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter (24) watches the puck go in the net past Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Skinner, Oilers look to adjust heading into pivotal Game 4 against Canucks

Oiler goalie says previous adversity will help him after giving up 4 goals on 15 shots Sunday

Vancouver Canucks’ Pius Suter (24) watches the puck go in the net past Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) argues with the referee during second period of second-round NHL playoff action against the Vancouver Canucks, in Edmonton, Sunday, May 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 14

Is the sun about to set on the Boston Bruins season?

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) argues with the referee during second period of second-round NHL playoff action against the Vancouver Canucks, in Edmonton, Sunday, May 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid. Zadorov celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canucks Zadorov, Soucy disciplined for roughing up McDavid

Zadorov fined, Soucy gets 1 game suspension for crosschecks delivered at end of Sunday’s game

Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid. Zadorov celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
New York Rangers huddle during a timeout as Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stretches by the net during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 13

Rangers hope to complete their charge into the final 4

New York Rangers huddle during a timeout as Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stretches by the net during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Boeser nets 2, Canucks edge Oilers 4-3 to take 2-1 playoff series lead

Goalie Silovs makes 42 saves for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser (6) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during first period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday May 12, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs (31) allows the winning goal to Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard, not seen, as Zach Hyman (18), Connor McDavid (97) and Vancouver’s Ian Cole (82) watch during the first overtime period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Bouchard lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime win over Canucks in Game 2

NHL playoff series resumes Sunday in Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs (31) allows the winning goal to Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard, not seen, as Zach Hyman (18), Connor McDavid (97) and Vancouver’s Ian Cole (82) watch during the first overtime period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl passes the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl questionable for Game 2 against Canucks

Draisaitl has points in each of Edmonton’s six playoff games this year

Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl passes the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) and Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) vie for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Shot-free McDavid result of entire team effort: Canucks

Oiler superstar failed to register a shot on goal for the first time ever in a playoff game

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) and Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) vie for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56), left wing Artemi Panarin, center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrate after scoring the winning goal in the overtime period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook skates away at left. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 10

Closing doors the theme as the Stanley Cup chase approaches Mother’s Day weekend

New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56), left wing Artemi Panarin, center Vincent Trocheck (16) and left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrate after scoring the winning goal in the overtime period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook skates away at left. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

‘Day-to-day’ the official word as Oiler star Draisaitl misses practice

Decision to be made tomorrow if Edmonton star centre will play against the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe leaves after speaking to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs have fired Keefe.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Keefe out as coach after latest Maple Leaf early playoff exit

Bench boss had a 212-97-40 record over parts of 5 campaigns in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe leaves after speaking to the media in Toronto on Monday May 6, 2024, after his team’s season ending loss to Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs have fired Keefe.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, left, celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse reacts during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 9

Rangers carry flawless playoff record into Carolina clash

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland, left, celebrates his goal as Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse reacts during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Garland nets winner as Canucks roar back, stun Oilers with 5-4 Game 1 win

Best-of-7 NHL second-round playoff series resumes Friday in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini looks to pass the puck against Rochester during an NCAA men’s college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The San Jose Sharks, who won the NHL draft lottery, are projected to select Celebrini, who is considered this year’s top prospect, and ranked first among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File)

Lottery-winning Sharks commit to B.C.’s Celebrini as NHL’s top pick

Cellar-dwelling San Jose already envisioning where the North Vancouver native fits in

FILE - Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini looks to pass the puck against Rochester during an NCAA men’s college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The San Jose Sharks, who won the NHL draft lottery, are projected to select Celebrini, who is considered this year’s top prospect, and ranked first among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File)