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Wyatt Johnston leads Dallas Stars past Colorado Avalanche Wyatt Johnston leads Dallas Stars past Colorado Avalanche

Forward Wyatt Johnston scored two goals, one shorthanded and one on the power-play, on the eve of his 21st birthday, and the Dallas Stars convincingly secured a 3-1 series lead over the host Colorado Avalanche with a 5-1 victory Monday night.

Rangers fail to close out Hurricanes in Game 5 at home Rangers fail to close out Hurricanes in Game 5 at home

Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said New York's failure to close out the Hurricanes at home in Game 5 presents an important character test for his team.

'Fighting for our lives': Hurricanes score 4 in third, beat Rangers 'Fighting for our lives': Hurricanes score 4 in third, beat Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes got four goals in the third for a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5 to stave off elimination once again.

Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin suspended at least six months Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin suspended at least six months

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended without pay for a minimum of six months after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado lost 5-1 to Dallas.

NHL suspends Canucks' Carson Soucy for shot to Connor McDavid NHL suspends Canucks' Carson Soucy for shot to Connor McDavid

Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been suspended for Game 4 of their Stanley Cup playoff series for cross-checking Edmonton forward Connor McDavid in the face.

Bruins' Brad Marchand returns to ice, will travel for Game 5 Bruins' Brad Marchand returns to ice, will travel for Game 5

Bruins captain Brad Marchand, who missed Game 4 vs. Florida after he was hit in the head by the Panthers' Sam Bennett, skated with the team and will travel for Game 5.

Slovakia upsets U.S. in OT at ice hockey world championships Slovakia upsets U.S. in OT at ice hockey world championships

Slovakia upset the United States 5-4 when Milos Kelemen scored with 1:04 left in overtime at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.