The Hurricanes' Derek Stepan, who went to the playoffs in 10 of his 13 NHL seasons with four different teams, has announced his retirement.
The New York Rangers and restricted free agent Derek Stepan avoided arbitration Monday, as the team announced a multiyear deal with the top center.
Have never-say-die Rangers met their match in Lightning?
New York Rangers forward Daniel Carcillo had his suspension reduced to six games, the league announced Tuesday.
The New York Rangers, just one win from advancing to the Stanley Cup finals, may receive an extra boost from the return of forward Derek Stepan for Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault fired back at the Canadiens in his pregame news briefing Sunday morning prior to Game 4.
