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Paul Harris

Paul Harris has been covering sports, mostly hockey and baseball, for over 30 years. He has written for such outlets as the Associated Press, the Detroit News and The Hockey News and authored three books about the Detroit Red Wings and their players. Paul covered the Red Wings as they won four Stanley Cups in the 1990's and 2000's. He also chronicled Justin Verlander's first no-hitter in 2007, 34 years after watching Nolan Ryan no-hit the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium in 1973.

Watch: Brad Marchand hurdle Panthers player on Charlie Coyle goal

Brad Marchand does not get too many chances to show off his jumping ability but he did so Wednesday night.

Watch: Overtime goal completes Avalanche's comeback in 4-3 win over Stars

Wood beat Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen to the puck for a breakaway and slid a shot past Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger, who made 22 saves.

Projected No. 1 draft pick Macklin Celebrini familiar with San Jose area

 It will be a bit of a homecoming for Macklin Celebrini. 

Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

The Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Oilers and Canucks begins Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET.

No contract, no insurance means Germany will be without top defenseman

The defenseman won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2022.

Bruins take series opener over Panthers in 5-1 rout

The Bruins didn't seem tired at all. Despite just finishing their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night the Bruins took the opener of their Eastern Conference second-round series on Monday evening at Amerant Bank Arena, 5-1, over the Panthers, who have had the past week off.

Watch: New dad Brandon Carlo scores for Bruins

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo missed the team's morning skate in Sunrise, Florida, on Monday because he was with his wife, Mayson, who had delivered the couple's second child, Crew.

Three reasons Stars will eliminate Avalanche in second round

The Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche begins Tuesday at the American Airlines Center at 9:30 p.m. ET.

This player is responsible for more than a quarter of Tigers' offense

The fourth-place Detroit Tigers average 3.91 runs per game — the 10th-worst figure in the big leagues — but when they have scored, there's a decent chance one particular player was involved.

Defending champion Golden Knights ousted by Stars in first round

The Stars advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 Game 7 win over the Golden Knights on Sunday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Rangers hold off late Hurricanes rally to take early series lead

The Rangers held on for a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Sunday at Madison Square Garden to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.

Bruins face spectre of blown series lead against Panthers

After avoiding blowing a 3-1 series lead in successive seasons with their 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the Bruins will immediately face the team that beat them three times in a row facing elimination in the first-round of the 2023 playoffs, the Panthers.

Watch: Juan Soto's three-run double gives Yankees 5-2 lead over Tigers in seventh

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto has been destroying American League pitching this season.

David Pastrnak's OT goal lifts Bruins in Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs

David Pastrnak stepped up. His goal 1:54 into overtime on Saturday night at TD Garden gave the Boston Bruins a 2-1 win and the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games.

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Watch: Cubs' Christopher Morel smashes HR in third straight game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel has hit yet another tape-measure home run.

Watch: Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits three-run homer against Tigers

The three-run shot gave the Yankees a 5-1 lead over the Tigers on Saturday.

Golden Knights force Game 7 behind shutout by Adin Hill

It's not a surprise that the series between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights is going to a Game 7.

NHL brothers will each play a Game 7

Brothers will both skate in Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7s on successive days.

Pius Suter's late goal sends Canucks to second round

Incredibly, the Vancouver Canucks advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Watch: Mina Kimes explains why Lions' CB draft picks are 'perfect fits'

The Detroit Lions have certainly remade their cornerback room, one of their biggest weaknesses from last season.

Rangers' Vincent Trocheck downplays second-round showdown with former team

New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck insists that his team's second-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes means little despite previously playing for the franchise.

Maple Leafs force Game 7 with 2-1 win over Bruins

The pressure will be equal for each team in Saturday night's Game 7.

Watch: William Nylander gives Leafs a 1-0 lead over Bruins

William Nylander gave the Maple Leafs a 1-0 lead in Game 6 on Thursday night of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Bruins with only 55 seconds left in the second period.

Hurricanes restrict ticket sales for series against Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes enjoy one of the most raucous and intimidating home atmospheres in the NHL at PNC Arena, and they want to keep it that way.