Penguins 4, Predators 1 | Pittsburgh leads series, 2-0: Penguins’ Three Goals Early in Third Period Down Predators

Pittsburgh and Nashville were deadlocked at 1-1 after two periods, but the Penguins tallied three times against Pekka Rinne in a little more than three minutes.

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For N.H.L.’s Vegas Golden Knights, ‘Hockey Should Never Be Boring’

A new franchise, under General Manager George McPhee and Coach Gerard Gallant, hopes to go beyond the expansion draft to build a speedy, skilled team.

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Capitals Face Challenges in Getting Beyond Another Early Exit

Washington General Manager Brian MacLellan does not see the need for “a major change” after a deflating Game 7 loss and with a salary-cap crunch looming.

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Old Friends Cheer Pekka Rinne as Predators Make a Stanley Cup Run

Rinne will miss a reunion with old Finnish teammates, but with Nashville in its first Stanley Cup finals, they have something new to talk about.

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Predators’ Uneven Play Gives Penguins Early Lead in Stanley Cup Finals

A dreadful start, followed by a valiant rally, and then a late fade resulted in a Pittsburgh victory in Game 1, even though Nashville controlled play through it all.

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How a Candy Heir Sneaked Into Pro Hockey and Made His Name as a ‘Savage’

Nello Ferrara was being groomed to take the reins of a famed confectioner, but chose to cobble together a decade-long career with 19 minor league teams.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What You’ll See in the Stanley Cup Finals

While the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to repeat as champs, the Nashville Predators are intent on their very first title.

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The Stanley Cup Favorite Penguins Aren’t Counting Their Chickens

Loaded with seasoned veterans, Pittsburgh, which is trying to repeat as N.H.L. champions, knows the margin of error in the final is razor thin.

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Penguins 3, Senators 2 | Two overtimes | Pittsburgh wins series, 4-3: Penguins Top Senators in Overtime to Advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Chris Kunitz scored in the second overtime period of Game 7, sending Pittsburgh back to the finals for the second straight year.

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Senators Shake Off Blowout Loss to Force Game 7

Facing elimination, Ottawa rebounded with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Predators 6, Ducks 3: Predators Advance to Their First Stanley Cup Final

Colton Sissons scored three times as Nashville eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6. Up next is the winner of the series between the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators.

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A Reunion for the Lundqvist Brothers, and a Gold for Team Sweden

Henrik and Joel Lundqvist, who had not played on the same team in 12 years, joined forces in the men’s hockey world championship.

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From Hockey 101 in Nashville to a Ph.D. With Predators

The transformation to playoff perennials is particularly rewarding for a small number of employees who have been present since the franchise’s early years.

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Penguins 7, Senators 0: Penguins Rout Senators in Game 5 to Take Series Lead

Pittsburgh scored four times in the first period on the way to a huge shutout and the doorstep of the Stanley Cup finals, as seven players in all recorded goals.

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Matt Murray Will Start in Goal for the Penguins in Game 4

Pittsburgh Coach Mike Sullivan chose Murray over Marc-Andre Fleury, who had a bad start in Game 3 against Ottawa after being stellar for most of the postseason.

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Ducks 3, Predators 2 | Series tied, 2-2: Deflection in Overtime Lifts Ducks After a Late Advantage Is Lost

Corey Perry scored 10:25 into overtime with a shot that hit P.K. Subban’s stick, and the Ducks ended the Predators’ 10-game home playoff winning streak.

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Penguins Go From Murray to Fleury, to Murray?

Pittsburgh has not announced if Matt Murray will replace Marc-Andre Fleury in goal for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against Ottawa.

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Senators 5, Penguins 1: Senators Chase Marc-Andre Fleury and Overwhelm Injury-Riddled Penguins

Host Ottawa had four first-period goals, the last three in 2 minutes 18 seconds, and took a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Predators 2, Ducks 1: Predators Score Twice in Third Period and Take Series Lead Over Ducks

Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg scored for Nashville as it rallied from a 1-0 deficit entering the final period.

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Only Two Goals in Two Games, but Penguins Say the Chances Are There

Before the Senators’ trap stifled the high-scoring Penguins in the first two games of the conference finals, they had not been held to a single goal in a game in seven weeks.

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Penguins 1, Senators 0: Phil Kessel’s Goal Lifts Penguins to Even Series With Senators

Kessel scored just over 13 minutes into the third period after the Penguins had dominated long stretches of Game 2 on Monday.

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On the N.H.L.’s Playoff Ice, Injuries Are Risen Above

With their eyes on the Stanley Cup, players have traditionally kept their broken bones and torn ligaments to themselves until after their teams are eliminated.

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Ducks Start Slow but Finish Strong to Tie Western Conference Finals

After having lost in overtime in the opener, the Ducks fell behind by two goals early on before a furious rally gave them Game 2.

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Are Olympic Fans Set for Men’s Hockey Without Players From the N.H.L.?

The league announced last month that it would not release players for the Winter Games, and teams preparing for 2018 are struggling to adjust.

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Senators 2, Penguins 1 | Overtime | Ottawa leads Eastern Conference finals, 1-0: Bobby Ryan Scores on a Breakaway to Give Ottawa the Win in Game 1

The Senators are now 6-1 in overtime during this postseason, and the Penguins are trailing in a series for the first time.

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