#nhl-playoffs

#nhl-playoffs

SAN JOSE The Sharks' success was once so constant, so reliable, so predictable, that they ran out of room to hang their accolades. With twenty playoff appearances in 24 years, the Sharks literally filled up an entire banner at their practice facility, top to bottom, with their postseason berths. It was such steady excellence that the team had to commission a new banner just to keep up.

Miami fans are witnessing an unprecedented moment as both the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers have made their respective conference finals in the same season.

"During an offensive power play, Reinhart was hit by Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho, resulting in a painful lower body injury that forced him off the ice."

The Capitals faced a painful exit in the second round against the Hurricanes, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles, and signaling tough decisions ahead for the franchise.

When you want it that bad, you start making plays to get it. You want to win the game every time you touch the puck.

Thompson's absence at the optional practice raised eyebrows, especially after the Caps recalled netminder Clay Stevenson, but coach Spencer Carbery assured there was "no concern for Thompson."