Senators mull resting Tkachuk until playoffs start

Alex Radulov returned from the KHL, had a productive season while exciting hockey fans in Montreal, and then cashed in on a long-term contract with the Dallas Stars. It was argued in February by Washington’s head coach Barry Trotz that Radulov was “maybe the best signing of the year,� which Habs general manager Marc Bergevin deserved credit for during a period of controversy in his tenure thanks to the P.K. Subban trade. One season is all Radulov spent with the Habs, scoring 18 goals and 54 points, finishing second on the team in total scoring.

The Carolina Hurricanes could have Petr Mrazek back in goal by the time they open the Eastern Conference final against either the Boston Bruins or Columbus Blue Jackets. Out since suffering a lower-body injury during the second period of Carolina’s 2-1 win against the New York Islanders in Game 2