It was a very important hockey day yesterday for Montreal Canadiens fans, even though the Habs were not in action. Why?

The Panthers, Leafs and Lightning all have a chance. Plus, updated projections for the entire playoff bracket.

NHL: San Jose Sharks allow two first period goals to Artemi Panarin in a loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox each scored two goals, Jonathan Quick had 21 saves, and the Rangers beat the ...

Leon Draisaitl's second goal of the night -- his 51st of the season -- in a three-point game was the overtime winner to give ...

Zack Bolduc and Pavel Buchnevich each scored a goal for St. Louis and the Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday ...

Because the Red Wings always seemed to be trailing this month, losing 11 of their last 14 games, it was hard to remember that ...

Zack Bolduc and Pavel Buchnevich each scored a goal for St. Louis and the Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday ...

Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper scored, Cam Talbot stopped 21 shots and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on ...

It's still bunched up, five teams separated by a point, but the Wings are one of the five after a 2-1 victory over the ...