EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNot one. Not two. Not three. But six. That's how many consecutive Game 1s the Dallas Stars have lost after falling to the visiting Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night in the Western Conference semifinals.The Stars jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first period after goals from Ryan Suter, Wyatt Johnston and Jamie Benn only to…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Lukas Reichel to a two-year, $2.4 million contract extension Tuesday.Reichel, who turns 22 on May 17, was Chicago's first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2020 NHL draft.The German-born winger recorded five goals and 11 assists in 65 games with the Blackhawks in 2023-24.Reichel has registered 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) through 99…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEdmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is dealing with a lower-body injury and is not expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Henrique did not skate with the team Tuesday and is considered "day-to-day."Mattias Janmark will likely replace Henrique on Edmonton's top…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHaving the option of choosing their playoff opponent wasn't taken lightly by the staff and players of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Toronto franchise for clinching first-place in the standings.So sensitive and in-depth were the discussions, coach Troy Ryan knew better on Monday night than to disclose the reasons behind Toronto's decision to face fourth-place Minnesota over third-place…