The New York Times – Sports:
A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.
Author: Shawna Richer
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Suddenly in Toronto, It’s All About Serena Williams
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams’s second-round match on Wednesday at the National Bank Open could be her last in Canada, and everyone wants in on it, even the prime minister and Wayne Gretzky.
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Rangers Hand Hurricanes First Home Loss of the Playoffs to Advance
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Kreider scored two goals and Igor Shesterkin was nearly perfect in the 6-2 win. New York will play the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference finals.
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In N.H.L. Playoffs, a Canadian Divide Between Winners and Losers
The New York Times – Sports:
The Maple Leafs set a record for futility, but the Oilers and the Flames made up for it. They will meet in a postseason Battle of Alberta for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Sidney Crosby, 17 Seasons On, Is Ready to Wreck the N.H.L. Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the league’s longest active players, Crosby quietly had an exceptional season. His Pittsburgh Penguins are in the playoffs for the 16th consecutive year.