With the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs deliveries already at a record high, the league now has a rare chance to own the sports-media landscape for the next five nights. Heading into Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on TNT, the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will square off tonight with little in the way …

DALLAS (AP) — Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks tossed the question back at the reporter when the rookie centre was asked if he knew why so many fans shouted “Stars” during the national anthem at his home games. “You tell me why,” Lively said, prompting the explanation that supporters of Dallas' NBA team were offering a shout-out to fans of the NHL's Stars, who for years have yelled their team's nickname both times it comes up during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “I definitely had a sneakin

DALLAS — Jason Robertson is feeling the love in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Dallas Stars winger scored his first post-season hat trick in Game 3 of the Western Conference final earlier this week. His brother, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson, posted a short video clip to social media in the aftermath of his older sibling celebrating a goal. The pair also chatted on the phone — hockey wasn't the focus — ahead of Friday's Game 5 with the Stars and Edmonton Oilers tied 2-2 in their best

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The on-ice success story for the Florida Panthers is easy to see: They’re one win away from a second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The missions for both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers couldn’t be simpler at this point in the Eastern Conference title matchup. For the Panthers, it’s win one game and return to the Stanley Cup Final. For the Rangers, it’s win one game and return home with title hopes still alive. The Prince of Wales Trophy — the one given to the team that wins the East, a prize that Florida skated away with 12 months ago — will be in the Panthers’ building on Saturday night. Flor

DALLAS — Jake Oettinger will never again take his health for granted. Professional athletes — especially the younger ones — often have a feeling of invincibility. The Dallas Stars goaltender knows what that's like. And the sinking, helpless feeling when it's taken away. It was abruptly decided last July a lingering ankle injury Oettinger played through during the 2022-23 campaign and playoffs required surgery. The procedure cost him most of his summer workout schedule. He only started skating ri

NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones. Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference final where the teams have been separated by one goal the past four games. Unlike the previous three, this one didn't need extra time. Gustav Forsli

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese is ensuring some of the glare from the bright spotlight on the WNBA shines squarely on the Chicago Sky. The Sky are embracing all the attention — led by the gregarious Reese. The seventh overall draft pick will remind anyone who will listen that there is a group of rookies helping boost soaring WNBA ratings, attendance and revenue, not just the one who plays in Indiana. However, Reese has repeatedly said she has no animosity toward Caitlin Clark and the deserved attent

New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDTSTANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 3-2BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the ninth time this season. The Panthers won the previous matchup 3-2.Florida is 31-15-3 in home games and 52-24-6 overall. The Pan

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division)Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -131, Oilers +110; over/under is 6STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Series tied 2-2BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars for game five of the third round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2. The teams meet Wednesday for the eighth time this season. The Oilers won 5-2 in the last meeting.Dallas has a 52-21-9