Hockey News

Pavel Buchnevich scored three goals for his first career playoff hat trick and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left their Game 2 win over Tampa Bay after a third-period hit by Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, which earned him a major penalty.

Montreal forward Patrik Laine did not attend the Canadiens' morning skate prior before Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Friday against the visiting Washington Capitals.

Simon Benoit scored on a slap shot from the point at 1:19 of overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Senators and a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.