Hockey
Golden Knights win Pacific Division title, beating the Kraken 4-1 Louis Crevier scores twice as Blackhawks in 5-2 win over Sharks Short-handed Senators overpower Maple Leafs 3-1 Kartye scores 2 goals as the Rangers beat the Lightning 4-2 Stars' regular season-ends in 4-3 shootout win over Sabres
Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings
Blue Jackets' players echo Bowness' frustration with late-season collapse
NHL's disputed playoff format for the Central Division this year
Stars center Roope Hintz to miss start of playoffs
What to know about first-round matchups in Stanley Cup playoffs
As playoff races were raging down the stretch, Commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that the NHL in years past has had first-round matchups decided on the final day of the season.