Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs conference finals are getting underway with Vegas Golden Knights-Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes-Florida Panthers.

It’s been 30 years since the last Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. That drought will continue after the Golden Knights knocked out the Oilers.

The Florida Panthers pulled off their second consecutive major upset to reach the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 1996.

Jesper Fast, who shot high on a wide-open net earlier in Game 5, didn’t miss on an overtime deflection as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2.

The Edmonton Oilers, who won 4-1, were upset with Alex Pietrangelo’s slash on Leon Draisaitl. The Vegas Golden Knights defenseman faces a hearing.

The three finalists for the NHL’s major regular-season awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on June 26 in Nashville.

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard. Who are the winners and losers from Monday night?

The Chicago Blackhawks won the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft lottery on Monday night, landing the right to select generational talent Connor Bedard.

Regina Pats center Connor Bedard dominated junior hockey and the world junior championships. The NHL draft lottery will determine who gets his rights.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost both Game 2 and impressive rookie Matthew Knies, who has a concussion after a hit by the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett.