Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — There's been plenty of disappointment for the Carolina Hurricanes after falling short in another Eastern Conference final . General manager Eric Tulsky and coach Rod Brind'Amour view that as a positive.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid stood along the boards and waited for his teammates. The Oilers had given everything in the Stanley Cup final.

EDMONTON — Brad Marchand found himself in uncharted territory. The Boston Bruins captain was churning towards unrestricted free agency on a team that was falling well short of expectations. The stress was getting to him.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Derek Forbort to a one-year US$2 million contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 33-year-old Forbort had 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 54 games with the Canucks in 2024-25.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — At the height of his hockey career after winning the Stanley Cup last year with the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk had a message for Connor McDavid at the Edmonton Oilers captain's lowest point of his career in the handsha

EDMONTON — Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton Oilers as they head into the Stanley Cup Final.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. Flyers general manager Danny Briere announced the extension Tuesday.

Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Mike Vellucci as an assistant coach for Jeff Blashill's first staff with his new team. The Blackhawks announced the addition of Vellucci on Monday.