NHL

The Flames missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons

The Panthers had the seventh-lowest average attendance in the NHL during the regular season

It's win or go home time for the Lightning, Rangers and Kings

Nichushkin has disappeared from the Avalanche's playoff series against the Kraken

May 15 has been set as the deadline for making final bids

Toronto and Vegas can advance to the second round with wins on Thursday night

Toronto has not won a postseason series in two decades

The Kraken can put the Avalanche on the ropes in Game 5

The games will take place on Nov. 16-19 in Stockholm, Sweden

Makar was initially given a five-minute major penalty for interference, but following a review it was reduced to a two-minute...