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Known as "johnny Hockey," the Columbus Blue Jackets' forward and his brother were cycling in their home state of New Jersey. Officials said the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

It's the end of an era for the Lightning, as Steven Stamkos signs a four-year free-agent contract with the Nashville Predators after spending 16 years and scoring more than 500 goals in a Tampa Bay uniform.

Jon Cooper, who is from British Colombia, will lead Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics in Milan and the Four Nations Face-Off in February, a prep tournament of sorts for the Olympics.

The Florida Panthers in recent years have pushed to grow the game of hockey in untapped communities, particularly the rapidly growing Hispanic market.

The league is unveiling broadcasts with play by play and color analysis for each game of the Stanley Cup Final in partnership with P-X-P.

The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990.

The Panthers won 6-1 in Game 5, taking a playoff series against the Lightning for the first time in franchise history. It was Tampa Bay's second consecutive first-round exit after reaching the Stanley Cup finals three straight years.

Matthew Tkachuk had two goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lighting to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Carter Verhaeghe scored the fifth overtime winner in his career, lifting a backhander past Andrei Vasilevskiy. The series heads to Tampa for Games 3 and 4.

It was all tied up heading into the third period when the Panthers scored early to take the lead. They scored again when the Lightening pulled their goalie with about 3 minutes remaining.

The series opens in Sunrise on Sunday. Game 2 is Tuesday, and the series comes to Amalie Arena for Games 3 and 4 starting Thursday.

The Lightning now know their first-round opponent: the Florida Panthers. Game 1 of the series is slated for Sunday afternoon in Sunrise.