- The Associated Press
Lightning's Vasilevskiy standing tall in Stanley Cup Final
For all the hype Dallas goaltender Anton Khudobin is receiving for helping the Stars reach the Stanley Cup Final, fellow Russian Andrei Vasilevskiy is reminding everyone the Tampa Bay Lightning have a strong presence in net, too. ''If you're going to make any sort of noise in the playoffs you need somebody back there,'' coach Jon Cooper said of the three-time Vezina Trophy finalist whose 15 wins this postseason are the second-most in a single year by a Lightning goalie.
NBC Sports BayAreaSharks banking on Bob Boughner’s second time as NHL coach being charm
The Sharks think Boughner can follow in the footsteps of a Jack Adams Award winner, the architect of one of the NHL's most amazing in-season turnarounds and a two-time Stanley Cup champion.
- The Associated Press
STANLEY CUP NOTEBOOK: Seguin's goal drought at 11 games
With 76 seconds left in a game last round and the Dallas Stars clinging to a one-goal lead, Tyler Seguin laid out in front of a slap shot to block it and help preserve a victory. It was one of those plays that showed the other things Seguin is doing when not putting up points, and interim coach Rick Bowness is correct that the team wouldn't be in the Stanley Cup Final without the 28-year-old center. Yes,'' Bowness said, adding he'd like more from other players, too.
- The Associated Press
Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning
Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry put Tampa Bay's Cedric Paquette into a headlock before getting flipped over.
NBC SportsLightning-Stars stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final
Pre-game coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.
LA TimesWhy the Kings are lending some of their top prospects to European clubs
Alex Turcotte, the No. 5 pick in the 2019 draft, is one of several prospects the Kings have lent to European teams while the NHL sorts out next season's schedule.
The Associated PressSharks retain Bob Boughner as coach, removing interim tag
The San Jose Sharks saw enough from Bob Boughner behind their bench last season to be confident he's the coach to lead them back to the top. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson formally retained Boughner as San Jose's coach Tuesday, removing the interim tag to make him the ninth full-time head coach in franchise history. The Sharks announced their full coaching staffs for the NHL and AHL levels along with the widely expected return of Boughner, who rejoined the Sharks as an assistant to Peter DeBoer in the summer of 2019.
NBC SportsSharks name Bob Boughner head coach, finalize coaching staff
Bob Boughner replaced Peter DeBoer mid-way through the 2019-20 NHL season.
NBC SportsParade to penalty box could prevent Stars Stanley Cup parade
There is no telling what a championship parade might look like in a pandemic. If the Dallas Stars don't stop taking so many penalties, they won't have to worry about that.
NBC Sports BayAreaJoe Pavelski scores goal in Stars' Stanley Cup Game 2 loss to Lightning
Joe Pavelski finally got on the board in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, but it wasn't enough for Dallas.
NBC SportsLightning ‘stick with it’ as power play thrives in Game 2
Tampa's power play had failed in its last 14 chances entering Game 2.
NBC SportsNHL schedule for 2020 Stanley Cup Final
The 2020 Stanley Cup Final begins on Saturday, Sept. 19 in the hub city of Edmonton.
AFPLightning level Stanley Cup finals as Dallas defeated
The Tampa Bay Lightning held off a rally by the Dallas Stars to level their Stanley Cup final series with a 3-2 victory on Monday.
RotoworldLightning strike hard to tie series at 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning struck hard in the first period and held on to defeat Dallas 3-2 and even the Stanley Cup Final at one apiece. (Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports)
The Associated PressLightning beat Stars 3-2 in Game 2, get even in Stanley Cup
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning got themselves up off the ice to get even in the Stanley Cup Final. After the Lightning got knocked around in Game 1, and Kucherov took some more hard hits early in Game 2, he had the primary assists on power-play goals by Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat in the first period. Kevin Shattenkirk then scored for an early three-goal lead and Tampa Bay held on for a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night.
NBC Sports3 Takeaways: Lightning top Stars in Game 2 of 2020 Stanley Cup Final
On increasing nastiness, bumps and bruises, and Vasilevskiy getting his due.
- The Associated Press
Comeau injured in Stars' Cup Final Game 2 loss to Lightning
Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with an injury after taking a big, high hit from Tampa Bay's Ryan McDonagh in the second period. McDonagh made hard contact with Comeau's right shoulder on the hit. Comeau was slow to get up and immediately went down the tunnel.
NBC SportsLightning ride hot start in Game 2 to tie 2020 Stanley Cup Final vs. Stars
A 3-0 lead wilted to a 3-2 nail-biter, but the Bolts held on. Now the series is tied 1-1.
USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning start fast, hang on for series-tying win against Dallas Stars
Tampa Bay Lightning's top players build 3-0 lead on Dallas Stars on way to series-tying victory in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNHL awards: Voting results for Hart Trophy, Norris Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Calder Trophy
Here's a breakdown of the 2019-20 NHL awards with full voting results and some Flyers flavor. By Jordan Hall
The Associated PressOilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP
The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night. Draisaitl became the first German player to win the Hart Trophy as MVP after leading the league in scoring with 110 points in 71 games. Draisaitl joins former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki as the only German players to earn MVP honors in one of the four major North American professional sports leagues.
NBC Sports BostonBruins' David Pastrnak named to NHL First All-Star Team
David Pastrnak made the NHL First All-Star Team, while both Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask were named to the Second Team.
USA TODAY SportsEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl sweeps MVP awards
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, the lone NHL player to score 100 points, won both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award as league MVP.
The Associated PressBob Nevin, won 2 Stanley Cups with Maple Leafs, dies at 82
Bob Nevin, a fan favorite who won two Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs before a successful run as captain of the New York Rangers, has died. The NHL said he died early Monday but did not give a cause. Nevin played 1,128 NHL games with Toronto, New York, Minnesota and Los Angeles, totaling 726 points (307 goals, 419 assists) while compiling just 211 penalty minutes.
NBC SportsLightning vs. Stars: Three keys to Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Stars goalie Anton Khudobin is the biggest key to their success, but he is not the only important player for them in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Headlines
- Stanley Cup Final: Lightning use three first-period goals to top Stars, even series 1-1
- Oilers star Leon Draisaitl named MVP as NHL announces its major awards
- Well-rested Stars run over Lightning in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
- Sabres acquire Eric Staal from Wild for Marcus Johansson
- Wild sign defenseman Jonas Brodin to 7-year, $42 million contract extension
| Eastern | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 100 | |
| 69 | 41 | 20 | 8 | 90 | |
| 70 | 43 | 21 | 6 | 92 | |
| 69 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 89 | |
| 69 | 40 | 23 | 6 | 86 | |
| 70 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 81 | |
| 68 | 38 | 25 | 5 | 81 | |
| 70 | 33 | 22 | 15 | 81 | |
| 68 | 35 | 23 | 10 | 80 | |
| 70 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | |
| 69 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 78 | |
| 71 | 31 | 31 | 9 | 71 | |
| 69 | 30 | 31 | 8 | 68 | |
| 69 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 68 | |
| 71 | 25 | 34 | 12 | 62 | |
| 71 | 17 | 49 | 5 | 39 |
| Western | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 42 | 19 | 10 | 94 | |
| 71 | 39 | 24 | 8 | 86 | |
| 70 | 42 | 20 | 8 | 92 | |
| 71 | 37 | 25 | 9 | 83 | |
| 69 | 37 | 24 | 8 | 82 | |
| 70 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 79 | |
| 71 | 37 | 28 | 6 | 80 | |
| 69 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 78 | |
| 69 | 36 | 27 | 6 | 78 | |
| 69 | 35 | 27 | 7 | 77 | |
| 70 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 74 | |
| 70 | 32 | 30 | 8 | 72 | |
| 71 | 29 | 33 | 9 | 67 | |
| 70 | 29 | 35 | 6 | 64 | |
| 70 | 29 | 36 | 5 | 63 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Conference