Hockey

TORONTO (AP) — Referee Chris Rooney, widely considered to be one of the top officials in the National Hockey League, was bloodied and had to leave Game 7 of the Florida-Toronto playoff matchup on Sunday after taking an inadvertent stick to the face.

DALLAS (AP) — This is the third chance that goalie Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars have been waiting for the past year. The Stars are back in the Western Conference final for the third season in a row and facing a familiar opponent in Edmonton .

TORONTO — Matthew Knies is good to go for Game 7. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed following Sunday's morning skate the big winger will suit up in his usual spot on Toronto's top line in the winner-take-all finale against Florida.

TORONTO — Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time.

DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support.

DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele played in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday just hours after learning of his father's unexpected death. Scheifele's line was on the ice for the opening faceoff.

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars avoided another Game 7, and are again headed to the NHL's Western Conference final after having an advantage in overtime.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers now know their opponent and starting date for the NHL's Western Conference final.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future.