Paul Maurice is in his second season coaching the Florida Panthers, trying to guide them to a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. It was pointed out to him not long ago that, in his current profession, two years seems like an eternity. Such is the life he chose. “Tough business,” Maurice said. “Could have been a doctor.” Job security is basically an oxymoron in the world of professional coaching, and the turnover rate right now in the NHL is wild. In the four biggest U.S. pro

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney wants the NHL to be more accountable and answer questions about controversial calls.

Bruins captain Brad Marchand's status for Game 5 remains unknown, but he will travel with the team down to Florida.

While Sam Bennett's villainy has captured headlines, John Tomase can think of plenty more reasons why fans should be frustrated with the Bruins' play vs. the Panthers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres promoted minor league head coach Seth Appert to serve as an assistant on newly hired Lindy Ruff's staff. The move was announced Monday, three days after the Rochester Americans were eliminated from the second round of the American Hockey League playoffs. Appert went 123-94-22-10 in four seasons with the Amerks, where his experience in developing the team’s young core of players will help familiarize the incoming Ruff to Buffalo's roster. The Sabres, in the

Sam Bennett didn't think he did anything wrong on the hit that forced Brad Marchand to miss Bruins-Panthers Game 4.

Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -210, Bruins +173; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Panthers lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the ninth time this season. The Panthers won the previous matchup 3-2

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division)Denver; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Avalanche -136, Stars +115; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Stars won 4-1 in the last meeting. Logan Stank

Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division)New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -113, Rangers -107; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Hurricanes won the pre

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division)Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -213, Canucks +175; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Canucks lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the eighth time this season. The Canucks won 4-3 in the previou