Hockey

Why was he fired? Who are the top candidates to take his place? And what should be the short- and long-term plans to get the team back on track?

With the top contenders all off tonight, let’s home in on the draft lottery — and the projected No. 1 pick. Plus, updated standings, playoff projections and more.

Which teams are looking best as the final push to the playoffs begins? Here’s our updated list.

Boston held Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl without a point, but it wasn’t enough as Edmonton snapped the Bruins’ 10-game win streak Thursday night.

How does the rest of the first round shake out? After 10 years of intel, we pick new players at each spot, 1-30.

All-Star left wing Kirill Kaprizov is expected to miss the next three to four weeks with a lower-body injury, the Wild said.

The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Steven Kampfer to the Arizona Coyotes for future considerations.

A potential sale of the Senators could reportedly fetch a record amount.

The Premier Hockey Federation is taking its Isobel Cup championship game to the desert to close its eighth season.