EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Series tied 1-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Panthers 1 Game 2: Panthers 6 – Bruins 1 Game 3: Panthers at Bruins — May 10, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Bruins — May 12, 6:30 p.m. ET + Game 5: Bruins at Panthers — May 14, TBD + Game 6: Panthers at Bruins — May 17, TBD + Game 7: Bruins at Panthers — May 19, TBD New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes New York lead the series 2-0 Game 1: Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 Game 2: Rangers 4 – Hurricanes 3 (2OT) Game 3: Rangers at Hurricanes — May 9, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Rangers at Hurricanes — M ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Game 1: Bruins at Panthers — May 6, 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Bruins at Panthers — May 8, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Bruins — May 10, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Bruins — May 12, TBD + Game 5: Bruins at Panthers — May 14, TBD + Game 6: Panthers at Bruins — May 17, TBD + Game 7: Bruins at Panthers — May 19, TBD New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes New York lead the series 1-0 Game 1: Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 Game 2: Hurricanes at Rangers — May 7, 7 p.m. ET Game 3: Rangers at Hurricanes — May 9, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Range ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers win the series 4-1 Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers 5 – Lightning 3 Game 4: Lightning 6 – Panthers 3 Game 5: Panthers 6 – Lightning1 Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 3-3 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins 3 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 5: Maple Leafs 2 – Bruins 1 (OT) Game 6: Maple Leafs 2 – Bruins 1 Game 7: Bruins 2 – Maple Leafs 1 (OT) New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Range ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers win the series 4-1 Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers 5 – Lightning 3 Game 4: Lightning 6 – Panthers 3 Game 5: Panthers 6 – Lightning1 Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 3-3 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins 3 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 5: Maple Leafs 2 – Bruins 1 (OT) Game 6: Maple Leafs 2 – Bruins 1 Game 7: Maple Leafs at Bruins — May 4, TBD New York Rangers vs. Washington Capi ..read more

TSN: Darren Dreger and Jay Onrait talk about Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour and how contract extension talks have picked up again after stalling. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Onrait: “Okay, let’s go back to that tweet that we brought up briefly. Dregs sent out this tweet earlier this week about Brind’Amour’s future as Carolina’s coach is up … Rod Brind’Amour’s future as Carolina’s coach is up in the air. Recently, a deal seemed close, but It’s believed the offer to extend the highly respected coach has been pulled. Sources say Brind’Amour wants to stay, but may have to test ..read more

Defenseman Libor Hajek generating some interest Jeff Marek of Sportsnet: Rangers defenseman Libor Hajek left their AHL team in Wilkes-Barre back in December to go play with Pardubice HC in the Czech Extraliga. He had a good season and some teams noticed. He could play for Czechia in the World Championships. Carolina Hurricanes GM has his hands full with coaching and player free agents Michael Russo of the Athletic: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell isn’t worried about Rod Brind’Amour‘s contract and says it will get done. The closer this gets to the end of his contract, the more speculation in ..read more

Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour on all the talk about his contract situation the last 24-48 hours: “I had a great conversation yesterday with Don and again this morning. I feel really good that we’ll figure it out quickly. I’m not concerned.” TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio yesterday on what is going on down in Carolina with head coach Rod Brind’Amour and his contract situation. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jeff O’Neill: “So Dregs, you had a report out of Carolina. What the hell’s that all about? Like, what, where does that leave everything down there? Like is ..read more

Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour on all the talk about his contract situation the last 24-48 hours: “I had a great conversation yesterday with Don and again this morning. I feel really good that we’ll figure it out quickly. I’m not concerned.” TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio yesterday on what is going on down in Carolina with head coach Rod Brind’Amour and his contract situation. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jeff O’Neill: “So Dregs, you had a report out of Carolina. What the hell’s that all about? Like, what, where does that leave everything down there? Like is ..read more

Darren Dreger: Rod Brind’Amour‘s future as the Carolina Hurricanes head coach may be up in the air. It seemed recently that they were close to a deal but it’s believed that the contract offer has been pulled. A source said that Brind’Amour would like to stay in Carolina but he may have to test the free agent coaching market if he can’t reach a deal with the Hurricanes. David Pagnotta: “This is an interesting turn of events. One key for Rod has been that his assistants are properly compensated, as well. I wonder if there are any hiccups in that regard.” NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes and ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers win the series 4-1 Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers 5 – Lightning 3 Game 4: Lightning 6 – Panthers 3 Game 5: Panthers 6 – Lightning1 Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Bruins lead the series 3-2 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins 3 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 5: Maple Leafs 2 – Bruins 1 (OT) Game 6: Bruins at Maple Leafs — May 2, TBD Game 7: Maple Leafs at Bruins — May 4, TBD New York R ..read more