Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly scored in overtime vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. His third-period hit had sparked a brawl.

One game has been played in every NHL playoff series. It’s still very early, but some teams are already in a lot better shape than others.

Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron took a skate to the face during a goalmouth scramble against the Vegas Golden Knights. He returned to the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was ejected from Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning for a hit on defenseman Erik Cernak.

Boston’s Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful game in his NHL playoff debut, while the two Sebastian Ahos faced off as the Hurricanes battled the Islanders.

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Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette won’t be back next season after the team’s eight-season playoff streak came to an end.

The Penguins announced Friday that there would be a front-office shake-up after the first missed playoff berth since 2006.

Dallas Eakins won’t get a chance to coach Connor Bedard if the last-place Anaheim Ducks manage to land the generational talent in the draft lottery.

Three NHL division titles, playoff matchups and the best draft lottery odds are up for grabs as the league plays a 15-game schedule on Thursday.