Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Scrum breaks out, leading to five misconduct penalties, after Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov slashes New York Islanders’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner robs Brock Boeser as part of Game 7 shutout against the Canucks.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was cut above the knee by teammate’s skate but was able to return for one shift against the Dallas Stars.

Todd Reirden, who was promoted to Washington Capitals head coach after Barry Trotz left, won two division titles but lost twice in the first round.

Vancouver’s Alex Edler checked St. Louis’ Jordan Pyrou, whose skate came up and appeared to catch the Canucks defenseman in the ear.

Washington QB Alex Smith, who suffered a compound fracture in his right leg in 2018, has been activated from the physically unable to perform list.

Andrei Svechnikov left after getting tangled up with Zdeno Chara. Bruins’ Jack Edwards tweets Hurricanes forward “bit off more than he could chew.”

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, who challenged a Boston Bruins goal, was upset that referees wouldn’t tell him the call on the ice.

The New York Rangers win the first overall pick and will likely use it on Alexis Lafreniere, who dominated the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

The Canadiens and Blackhawks, who wouldn’t have made the playoffs under normal circumstances, knock out Penguins and Oilers in four games.