The Capitals rout the Hurricanes in Game 6 and take a 3-2 series lead with two goals from Nicklas Backstrom and 30 saves from Braden Holtby in a shutout.

Alex Ovechkin gets a pass after a face off in the Hurricanes' zone and slaps a one-timer to boost the Capitals' lead to 6-0.

The Blues close out the Jets in Game 6 of their Round 1 series. Jeremy Roenick and Anson Carter react to the St. Louis win and what went wrong for Winnipeg.

Alex Ovechkin races to collect a puck in the Carolina zone and then hits a streaking Brett Connolly for the score to give the Capitals a 3-0 lead.

The Blues advance to Round 2 after closing out the Jets in Game 6 behind a hat trick from Jaden Schwartz.

Alex Ovechkin finds Nicklas Backstrom on the breakaway and Backstrom delivers his second goal of the game to give the Capitals a 2-0 lead.

Hats fly in St. Louis for Jaden Schwartz after he scores his third goal to complete the hat trick, with a goal in each period. His third goal gives the Blues a 3-0 lead.

Nicklas Backstrom has his shot deflected while breaking toward the net, but collects his own rebound and fires in a goal to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead.

Jaden Schwartz extends the Blues' lead with his second goal of the game on a power play.

The puck gets behind Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck after a Brayden Schenn shot attempt and Jaden Schwartz taps it in for a goal just :23 seconds into the game.

The Predators need more offensive production from their top players as they face a 3-2 hole in their series against the Stars.

The Stars are only one win away from closing out the Predators and it's all because they are playing with composure and learning how to win in the playoffs.

It would appear that the Dallas Stars have emptied the Nashville Predators' well of ideas on how to stop them.

Alexander Radulov scores two goals as the Stars take a 3-2 series lead and push the Predators to the brink of elimination.

The winner will be announced on June 19 at the 2019 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

Alexander Radulov took a sick pass and buried it in a wide open net to give the Dallas Stars a 2-1 lead over the Nashville Predators in Game 5.

Stars centre Jason Dickinson scores his first playoff goal ever, getting Dallas on the board and matching the Predators.

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne dazzles as he saves multiple shots while falling down, keeping the Dallas Stars off the board.

Rocco Grimaldi takes a pass from Roman Josi on the break and scores to give the Predators a 1-0 lead in the first period.

Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.

"I'm like a baby learning how to walk right now."

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Flames are sent packing, while a controversial goal frustrates the Bruins

Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon are letting their performances for the Avalanche do the talking, combining for 17 points during their series win against the Flames.

Mikko Rantanen and Colin Wilson score two goals each to lead the Avalanche to a 5-1 victory in Game 5 to eliminate the Flames from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Flames have no spark, no answer for Avs' top line.

Colin Wilson and Mikko Rantanen execute perfect tic-tac-toe passing, which leads to the third goal of the game for Colorado.

Gabriel Landeskog deflects Tyson Barrie's shot past Mike Smith in net for the icebreaker as the Avalanche strike first in Game 5.

Auston Matthews delivered the big shot when the Maple Leafs needed it most and is coming into his own at the right time for Toronto.

Auston Matthews breaks down the approach that allowed the Maple Leafs to emerge victorious on the road in a crucial Game 5 against the Bruins.

Auston Matthews and Kasperi Kapanen scored to lead the Maple Leafs to a 3-2 series advantage against the Bruins.

Auston Matthews and Kasperi Kapanen score two goals in the span of 2:12 in the third as the Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins to take a 3-2 series lead.

Kasperi Kapanen scores the eventual game-winning goal for the Maple Leafs in Game 5 on the road against the Bruins.

Auston Matthews scores midway through the third period to give Toronto a 1-0 lead, as the goal is allowed to stand after it's ruled there is no goaltender interference on the play.

The Blues showed off their resiliency during their improbable comeback in Game 5. How will the stunned Jets respond in a pivotal Game 6?

Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman returns to the Red Wings as the team's new general manager after playing 22 seasons and winning three Stanley Cups in Detroit.

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

The good and bad parts of the team Stevie Yzerman is inheriting.

Yzerman had been GM of the Lightning before stepping down in September.

Could Nashville get Boyle, Simmonds back sooner than expected?

The five-team NWHL swiftly announced its intention to expand to Toronto and Montreal next season, but players on both sides of the border are using the CWHL's demise as a starting point for a big-picture...

The winner will be announced on June 19 at the 2019 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

Roope Hintz, 22, is already making his mark during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

After a 99-point regular season, Gaudreau has been held to a single assist and just 12 shots against Colorado.

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

More than any other sport, playoff hockey is a much different animal than the regular season because of increased emphasis on scouting and preparation, fewer penalties and even-strength goals, and more all-...

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Team President Tod Leiweke said Thursday the delay could end up affecting some other plans for the franchise, including the hopes of hosting the 2021 NHL draft.

Meanwhile, Washington suddenly finds itself on even footing with Carolina going into Game 5.

Warren Foegele could face suspension for his Game 4 hit on T.J. Oshie. After losing Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Martinook in the series, the Hurricanes could face depth issues up front.