The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

So many players on both sides of this series are picking up playoff experience as they go. It's a fun watch — and a glimpse ...

The Atlantic Division was rugged last season, producing five of the eight Eastern Conference qualifiers for the Stanley Cup ...

TORONTO --The picture is a little too enticing not to ponder: The Boston Bruins. The Montreal Canadiens. A matchup with all the history and rivalry and controversy one could want. Plus, there's the ...

The final three NHL playoff berths were clinched on Monday, though seeding will need to be determined. Here's the latest NHL playoff bracket.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Luke Schenn (5) clears the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL game Monday in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T.

This column was written on Tuesday night in just in case the game story for Wednesday night’s Buffalo-Montreal second-round ...