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Vancouver Canucks chase Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Vancouver Canucks are set to host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their second-round series on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 8

All-Canadian clash highlights the menu tonight

Vancouver Canucks chase Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Vancouver Canucks are set to host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their second-round series on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

‘Let’s Go Oilers’: Controversy erupts over sign at Penticton’s Boston Pizza

B.C. restaurant has since removed pro-Edmonton sign

The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
San Jose Sharks defenceman Calen Addison (33) checks Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (76) as goalie Devin Cooley (1) follows the play during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Sharks to pick first overall in the NHL draft after winning lottery

San Jose gets the numbr one pick for 1st time in team history

San Jose Sharks defenceman Calen Addison (33) checks Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (76) as goalie Devin Cooley (1) follows the play during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. Green, then-New Jersey Devils interim coach, watches players during a huddle in the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II

Former Canuck bench boss Travis Green named Ottawa Senators head coach

Castlegar native signs 4-year deal after interim stint in New Jersey

The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. Green, then-New Jersey Devils interim coach, watches players during a huddle in the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II
Boston Bruins goaltenders Jeremy Swayman, left, Linus Ullmark celebrate after the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 7

Bruins pounce on Panthers, Stars to their attention to another former champ

Boston Bruins goaltenders Jeremy Swayman, left, Linus Ullmark celebrate after the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of the second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller, from left to right, Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko and Brock Boeser, back left, celebrate Boeser’s goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver

Canucks carry a sweep of the regular season into their second-round playoff match-up

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller, from left to right, Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko and Brock Boeser, back left, celebrate Boeser’s goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, left, embraces former Jets head coach Rick Bowness after a press conference in which Bowness announced his retirement in Winnipeg on Monday, May 6, 2024. Bowness announced his retirement after 38 NHL seasons, a well-respected career that included leading the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and more time spent behind the bench than anyone else in league history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons

‘Coaches have always told me … they’ve always said you’ll know it’s time’

Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, left, embraces former Jets head coach Rick Bowness after a press conference in which Bowness announced his retirement in Winnipeg on Monday, May 6, 2024. Bowness announced his retirement after 38 NHL seasons, a well-respected career that included leading the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and more time spent behind the bench than anyone else in league history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill eyes the puck on a scoring shot by Dallas Stars centre Radek Faksa during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Dallas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Brandon Wade

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 6

Round 2 matchups ready to fully rev up to full speed

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill eyes the puck on a scoring shot by Dallas Stars centre Radek Faksa during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Dallas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Brandon Wade
Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, April 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers, Canucks start NHL playoff series Wednesday in Vancouver

Second-round clash features only 2 remaining Canadian teams in Stanley Cup hunt

Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Saturday, April 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A funeral was held May 3, 2024 for hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole in his hometown of St. John’s, N.L. Cole poses prior to calling his last NHL hockey game ahead of first period NHL hockey action between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the ‘gleam in his eye’

Family, friends and colleagues gather in St. John’s, N.L., to remember legend

A funeral was held May 3, 2024 for hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole in his hometown of St. John’s, N.L. Cole poses prior to calling his last NHL hockey game ahead of first period NHL hockey action between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski, left, during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Canucks eliminate Predators in 6 to set up second-round date with Oilers

Suter scores lone goal, Silovs posts shutout in 1-0 Vancouver win

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski, left, during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) scores on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during third period action in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Thursday, May 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 3

Leafs going to play a game 7, Canucks look to avoid same fate

Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) scores on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during third period action in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Thursday, May 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart warms up before the start of Game 5 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

B.C.’s Sam Reinhart scoring at historic rate as he chases Cup with Florida

Reinhart’s 60 goals this year breaks a franchise record held by Pavel Bure

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart warms up before the start of Game 5 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) leaves the ice after the team’s 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Friday looms large as Canucks, Stars try to move on in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vegas and Nashville face elimination in Game 6 showdowns vs. Dallas and Vancouver

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) leaves the ice after the team’s 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich (31) looks on as Edmonton Oilers’ Vincent Desharnais (73), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Leon Draisaitl (29), Evander Kane (91) and Brett Kulak (27) celebrate a goal during first period NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Wednesday May 1, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 2

Edmonton becomes first Canadian team to advance, Toronto tries to stay in the picture

Los Angeles Kings goalie David Rittich (31) looks on as Edmonton Oilers’ Vincent Desharnais (73), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Leon Draisaitl (29), Evander Kane (91) and Brett Kulak (27) celebrate a goal during first period NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Wednesday May 1, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defenceman, the league announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canuck captain Quinn Hughes a finalist for NHL best defenceman honour

Hughes joins goalie Thatcher Demko as the 2nd recent Canuck nominee for a major league honour

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defenceman, the league announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nashville Predators players celebrate with goalie Juuse Saros (74) as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm (23) and Brock Boeser (6) skate off the ice after Nashville defeated Vancouver 2-1 during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored and…

Nashville Predators players celebrate with goalie Juuse Saros (74) as Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Lindholm (23) and Brock Boeser (6) skate off the ice after Nashville defeated Vancouver 2-1 during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nashville Predators’ Filip Forsberg, front right, and Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrate a goal by Alexandre Carrier, not seen, against Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs, back right, as Filip Hronek (17) and Quinn Hughes (43) look on during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs for May 1

Win will push Edmonton past Los Angeles for the third consecutive season

Nashville Predators’ Filip Forsberg, front right, and Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrate a goal by Alexandre Carrier, not seen, against Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs, back right, as Filip Hronek (17) and Quinn Hughes (43) look on during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) checks Nashville Predators’ Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

Game 6 in best-of-seven NHL playoff series goes Friday in Nashville

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander (21) checks Nashville Predators’ Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV

Canucks being cagey about who will man the cage for tonight’s game 5

Tocchet says it will be a “game-time decision” based on health and their recent performance

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV