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Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins

Marc-Andre Fleury took sole possession of second place with his 552nd career win in the NHL

Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins
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Fleury's milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL's second-winningest goalie

Marc-Andre Fleury has 552 wins for second place on the NHL's career list

Fleury's milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL's second-winningest goalie
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US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland

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US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
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Once a top prospect, Adam Gaudette is back in the NHL -- this time with the Blues

Adam Gaudette is back in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues after more than a year and a half in the minors

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Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday

Shane Pinto has signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators for the remainder of the season

Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday
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Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy

The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy

Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy
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Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health

The Calgary Flames say forward Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave to attend to his mental health

Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health
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Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the NHL season

Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
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Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record

Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record
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Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs

Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days

Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
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Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Four current members of the National Hockey League charged with sexual assault in Canada will become free agents after not receiving qualifying offers from their respective teams

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
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Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes
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Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks

Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks
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Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday

Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1
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Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says
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New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say

Michael McLeod of the NHL's New Jersey Devils has been charged with sexual assault

New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say
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Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week

For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week

Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
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ESPN looks at NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto as chance to experiment with more coverage

The NHL isn’t the only one who uses the All-Star Game as a lab to test different things that could find its way into the game in the future

ESPN looks at NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto as chance to experiment with more coverage
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PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league

Two dozen of the best women's hockey players in the world have converged on Toronto to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend

PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league
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NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

The NHL is reaching back into its history in an attempt to bring the fun back to All-Star Weekend

NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
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Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault

Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault

Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
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Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Todd McLellan and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season

Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
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NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014

NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade

NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
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Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive

Connor McDavid can add another individual honor to his resume after winning the NHL All-Star Skills competition

Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive
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NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players charged in a 2018 sexual assault case in Canada

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
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New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury

Injured New Jersey Devils All-Star Jack Hughes is close to returning to their lineup

New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner of the Maple Leafs shined in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on home ice in Toronto

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto
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Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season

Two significant trades happened during the NHL's All-Star break

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season
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Police to detail sexual assault case against 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team

Authorities have scheduled a news conference to discuss a 2018 case that has led to sexual assault charges against four current NHL players and a former NHL player

Police to detail sexual assault case against 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team
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Kings GM Rob Blake hopes promoting Jim Hiller can turn around Los Angeles' season

Rob Blake hopes a new voice and approach behind the bench turns around the Los Angeles Kings season

Kings GM Rob Blake hopes promoting Jim Hiller can turn around Los Angeles' season
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Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career

Juraj Slafkovsky became the top pick in the 2022 NHL draft in part because he showed in the months leading up that he could score goals with an impeccable release

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
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Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams

Brad Marchand and Danton Heinen scored short-handed in the first period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams

Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams
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Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honored

Kirill Kaprizov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2

Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honored
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Leading Virginia Senate Democrat deals major setback for Washington sports arena bill

A leading Democratic Virginia legislator says proposed legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia is dead

Leading Virginia Senate Democrat deals major setback for Washington sports arena bill
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Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back

Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in five consecutive games to make it his longest streak in nearly three years

Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
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Golden Knights honor Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was honored before appearing in his 1,000th NHL game Monday night

Golden Knights honor Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game
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Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig

Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games for cross-checking Ridly Greig in the final seconds of a game over the weekend

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig
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Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works

When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer

Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works
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Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law

A class-action suit has been filed in federal court in New York arguing that the major junior hockey system violates federal antitrust law

Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law
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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season
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Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications

Hockey is coming back to the New Jersey Meadowlands this weekend with MetLife Stadium serving as the venue for the NHL’s Stadium Series

Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications
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Western Conference race for players well underway before the NHL trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is still three weeks away, and yet three of the top teams in the Western Conference have already made an addition

Western Conference race for players well underway before the NHL trade deadline
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Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games.

Things seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL’s Stadium Series this weekend

Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games.
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Clarke's first career goal lifts Kings over Bruins 5-4 in OT

Brandt Clarke scored on a breakaway with 27 seconds left in overtime for his first career goal and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the slumping Boston Bruins 5-4

Clarke's first career goal lifts Kings over Bruins 5-4 in OT
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Nico Hischier scores twice as Devils beat Flyers 6-3 before of 70,328 at MetLife Stadium

Devils captain Nico Hishier had two goals and an assist, including the second-fastest goal to start an outdoor game, and New Jersey never looked back in beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 before 70,328 fans at MetLife Stadium

Nico Hischier scores twice as Devils beat Flyers 6-3 before of 70,328 at MetLife Stadium
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NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors

The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increase the NHL’s total of outdoor games to 41

NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors
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Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired — and catharsis

The Pittsburgh Penguins have retired Jaromir Jagr's iconic No. 68

Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired — and catharsis
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Panarin rallies Rangers to 6-5 win over Islanders in outdoor game at MetLife Stadium

Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied from three goals down to beat the rival Islanders 6-5 in a Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium

Panarin rallies Rangers to 6-5 win over Islanders in outdoor game at MetLife Stadium
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Kempe scores twice late as Kings spoil 'Jaromir Jagr Day' with 2-1 win over Penguins

Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period as the Los Angeles Kings rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1

Kempe scores twice late as Kings spoil 'Jaromir Jagr Day' with 2-1 win over Penguins
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Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks

Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks
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The Wild made their win over the Canucks a perfect 10, setting the team record for goals

The scoring binge the NHL has been on the last few seasons spread to Minnesota with hat tricks for Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov in a record-filled 10-7 win over Vancouver

The Wild made their win over the Canucks a perfect 10, setting the team record for goals
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Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL

It has been two years since hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
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Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up

The struggling Pittsburgh Penguins may be sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in decades

Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up
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Maple Leafs' Matthews scores 50th goal of season, fastest in 28 years

Auston Matthews scored his 50th goal of the season Wednesday night in the Toronto Maple Leafs star’s hometown return, becoming the fastest NHL player to reach that mark in 28 years

Maple Leafs' Matthews scores 50th goal of season, fastest in 28 years
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Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces

The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract

Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces
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Patrick Kane returns to Chicago with the Detroit Red Wings

Patrick Kane looks rejuvenated at the moment in his first season with the Detroit Red Wings

Patrick Kane returns to Chicago with the Detroit Red Wings
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Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2

Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway 1:43 into overtime in his return to Chicago, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Winnipeg a strong market where “hockey matters,” and said he believes the Jets' falling attendance will be resolved

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance
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Shane Pinto has sparked the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season gambling suspension

Shane Pinto has been nearly a point-a-game player for the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season suspension for violating the NHL’s gambling policy

Shane Pinto has sparked the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season gambling suspension
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Elias Pettersson agrees to 8-year extension with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that four-time All-Star Elias Pettersson agreed to an eight-year contract extension

Elias Pettersson agrees to 8-year extension with Canucks
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Capitals put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers after he was cleared to practice again

The Washington Capitals have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers

Capitals put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers after he was cleared to practice again
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New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement

The New Jersey Devils have fired coach Lindy Ruff

New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement
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Panthers land Tarasenko from Senators for a pair of draft picks

The NHL-leading Florida Panthers have acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators for a pair of draft picks

Panthers land Tarasenko from Senators for a pair of draft picks
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Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget

A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker is vowing to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget

Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget
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Maple Leafs join NHL trade deadline movement by acquiring Joel Edmundson from the Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs joined the NHL trade deadline party by acquiring defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals

Maple Leafs join NHL trade deadline movement by acquiring Joel Edmundson from the Capitals
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Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home

Vladimir Tarasenko was born and raised in Russia, and has spent his NHL career playing in St. Louis, New York and Ottawa

Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home
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Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff race

Fresh off adding center Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Sean Walker, the Colorado Avalanche made two more moves by bringing in forward Yakov Trenin from Nashville and forward Brandon Duhaime from Minnesota

Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff race
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Penguins send Jake Guentzel to Carolina for Michael Bunting, 3 prospects and 2 conditional picks

Jake Guentzel is heading to Carolina

Penguins send Jake Guentzel to Carolina for Michael Bunting, 3 prospects and 2 conditional picks
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Hurricanes make another big pre-NHL trade deadline move. They got Kuznetsov from the Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes made another big move on NHL trade deadline day by acquiring center Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press

Hurricanes make another big pre-NHL trade deadline move. They got Kuznetsov from the Capitals
Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it's here

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bracing for life without longtime forward Jake Guentzel

The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it's here
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NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo

NHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline with some teams and players seeming to win and lose

NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
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Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers

Alex Tuch scored the decisive shootout goal and the Buffalo Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit and a disallowed overtime goal in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers

Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers
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Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning

Philadelphia coach John Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers’ game with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning
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Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct.

Philadelphia coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after a game misconduct

Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct.
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Bill Zito is a thinker and a problem-solver. The approach might bring a Stanley Cup to Florida

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is a thinker and a problem solver

Bill Zito is a thinker and a problem-solver. The approach might bring a Stanley Cup to Florida
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Atlanta has lost two NHL teams. Former player Anson Carter leads one of two groups seeking a third

Atlanta is making a third bid to land an NHL team after losing both the Flames and the Thrashers

Atlanta has lost two NHL teams. Former player Anson Carter leads one of two groups seeking a third
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Penguins postpone Jagr bobblehead giveaway after the trinkets were stolen en route to Pittsburgh

Jaromir Jagr is missing

Penguins postpone Jagr bobblehead giveaway after the trinkets were stolen en route to Pittsburgh
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NHL and NHLPA reach a settlement on Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract, AP sources say

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have reached an undisclosed settlement to resolve Corey Perry’s situation with the Chicago Blackhawks when they terminated his contract

NHL and NHLPA reach a settlement on Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract, AP sources say
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The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run

Counted out a mere month ago, the Buffalo Sabres have suddenly inched back into the playoff race following an 8-3-1 run

The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run
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Pro Women's Hockey League explores new markets with neutral site games in Detroit and Pittsburgh

The Professional Women's Hockey League has no designs on expanding its six-team base for the foreseeable future

Pro Women's Hockey League explores new markets with neutral site games in Detroit and Pittsburgh
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Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames
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Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52
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Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team
Sports

Marchessault's agent says plenty of contract talks with Vegas, likely no decision until season ends

Jonathan Marchessault picked an especially good time to put together the best season of his 11-year career

Marchessault's agent says plenty of contract talks with Vegas, likely no decision until season ends
Sports

Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs' Noah Gregor

The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson six games for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor

Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs' Noah Gregor
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Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT

Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period

Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
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NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

While the eight playoff teams in the NHL's Western Conference are all but settled, the race is on in the East, with three teams vying for two spots

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East
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Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says

The city of Alexandria says negotiations to lure the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have “ended” and the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams “will not move forward.”

Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
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Nashville Predators are 16-0-2 since their trip to see U2 in Vegas was canceled

The Nashville Predators have not lost in regulation since their planned trip to see U2 play at The Sphere in Las Vegas was canceled

Nashville Predators are 16-0-2 since their trip to see U2 in Vegas was canceled
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Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers

Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers
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Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is on the verge of reaching the 1,000 NHL games milestone, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton is part of the celebration

Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games
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Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia

The collapse of a proposal to relocate the Washington NBA and NHL teams to northern Virginia has set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among some of the officials and companies that were parties to the deal

Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia
Sports

No hangover for these Dallas Stars, who are streaking toward playoffs with record 8 wins in a row

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer went into this season a little worried about the potential hangover effect after that long postseason run that ended in a six-game Western Conference Final

No hangover for these Dallas Stars, who are streaking toward playoffs with record 8 wins in a row
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Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race

A handful of teams hitting the skids late in the season has changed the complexion of the playoff races around the NHL

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race
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Coyotes players informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says

Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting tells The Associated Press

Coyotes players informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
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Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected next week, Arizona to get expansion team, AP source says

The Arizona Coyotes will likely be sold to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after the team’s final game and will include a provision guaranteeing current owner Alex Meruelo an expansion team if a new arena is built within five years, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected next week, Arizona to get expansion team, AP source says
Sports

A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture

The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season

A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture
Sports

Oilers captain Connor McDavid becomes 4th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done

Oilers captain Connor McDavid becomes 4th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season
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Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
Sports

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

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Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
Sports

NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup

The NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years

NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
Sports

Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues

The Dallas Stars will be the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs for the first time since 2016

Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues
Sports

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers

The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
Sports

Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move

Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah

Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move
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Why luck plays such a big role in hockey

With low-scoring games and a preponderance of deflected shots, randomness is much more likely to color NHL teams’ records than those of squads in the other four major US pro sports leagues.

Why luck plays such a big role in hockey
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Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City

Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
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NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah at least initially

NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
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LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago

The Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks

LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
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Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1

Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
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Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
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Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years

Hockey fans across Canada are preparing themselves for the annual thrill and torment that arrives with the NHL playoffs

Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years
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Noesen, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series

Stefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL playoff series

Noesen, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series
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DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto
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Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs

Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener

Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
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Panthers, Rangers, Jets and Canucks back home for Game 2s, all seeking 2-0 NHL playoff series leads

A slew of big NHL names will be heading back onto NHL playoff ice on Tuesday night with 1-0 series leads

Panthers, Rangers, Jets and Canucks back home for Game 2s, all seeking 2-0 NHL playoff series leads
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Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011

Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as coach of the Sabres

Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
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Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes complete a comeback from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 5-3

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
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Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Defenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids

Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
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Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
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A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics

In the moment, The Save kept the game tied

A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
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Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons

The San Jose Sharks have fired coach David Quinn after two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project

Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
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Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead

Brad Marchand broke a tie midway through the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series

Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
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Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
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Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
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'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0

'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
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Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead

Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
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Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead

Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series

Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
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Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead

The problems for Dallas are two-fold

Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead
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Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals

The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series

Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals
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Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in their first-round playoff series

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Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers

Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night

Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
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Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing
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Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knights’ series lead to 2-1

Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1
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Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face

Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado

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Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination

Elias Lindholm scored 1:02 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks stunned Nashville 4-3 Sunday and grabbed a 3-1 lead putting the Predators on the brink of elimination in their best-of-seven, first-round series

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Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
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Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers outmatch Capitals with depth and balance to move on in playoffs

The New York Rangers outmatched the Washington Capitals in nearly every possible way to move on to the second round of the NHL playoffs in dominant fashion

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers outmatch Capitals with depth and balance to move on in playoffs
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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dave Hakstol after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons
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Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series

Wyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to even their first-round NHL playoffs series

Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
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Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

The Panthers will march on to the second round of the NHL playoffs after beating their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 on Monday night

Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
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Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round
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Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan Noesen cleaned up a fluky puck bounce off the boards for another 8 seconds later as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3

Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games
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Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
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Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
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Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7

Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7

Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
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The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville

Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won’t deny being among the NHL's final eight teams still alive means a lot

The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games

Maple Leafs star and NHL goal-scoring leader Auston Matthews is available for their Game 7 matchup with the Boston Bruins

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games
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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
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Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers

Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery wanted to do something different with his team heading into a first-round Game 7 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers
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Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team

Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series
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After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season

After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
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Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead

Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Monday night

Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
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St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach

The St. Louis Blues have removed the interim tag from Drew Bannister's title and named him their full-time coach

St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach
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Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 2. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series

The season for the Florida Panthers cannot end on Wednesday night

Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 2. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series
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The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1

The San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery and earned the right to have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft for the first time in franchise history

The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1
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Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
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Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round

Miles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 in the opener of their second-round Western Conference series

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
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Hurricanes shut down on power play again, fall into 0-2 series hole against Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes had the NHL’s second-best power play during the regular season

Hurricanes shut down on power play again, fall into 0-2 series hole against Rangers
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Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener

The Colorado Avalanche had gone a full week since wrapping up their first-round series, and were down three goals in the first period on the road against the top-seeded team

Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener
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Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy

The biggest controversy so far in the NHL playoffs came in the first round when the Tampa Bay Lightning on the wrong end of a couple of questionable goaltender interference rulings in the game they were eliminated by Florida in the first round

Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy
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What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
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Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
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Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead

Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kochetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series

Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
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Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the second-round Western Conference series

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series
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Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

The New York Rangers have carried the form that made them the NHL’s best regular-season team straight into the postseason

Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
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Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory

Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series

Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
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Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series

Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series
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Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series lead

Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series

Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series lead
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Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series

Aleksander Barkov slipped through three Bruins defenders to score the go-ahead goal and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Boston and a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series

Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series
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Boeser, Lindholm score 2 each as Canucks beat Oilers 4-3 to take 2-1 lead in West playoff series

Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, Elias Lindholm also scored twice, and the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series

Boeser, Lindholm score 2 each as Canucks beat Oilers 4-3 to take 2-1 lead in West playoff series
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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
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Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

Jordan Staal and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 3:06 apart in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes got four goals in the third period for a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5, staving off elimination for the second straight game

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination
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Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4
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Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

Goaltender Connor Ingram has won the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey

Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
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Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

Colorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt’s go-ahead tally in the third period and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5

Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs
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Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final

Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes
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Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

The New York Rangers are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons after a big performance from Chris Kreider

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons
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Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics

Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mike Sullivan named U.S. men's hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics
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Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night to avoid elimination and force a deciding Game 7 in their second-round playoff series

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series
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Canucks must 'want that big moment' vs. Oilers in Game 7, coach says

The Vancouver Canucks have preached resilience all season long

Canucks must 'want that big moment' vs. Oilers in Game 7, coach says
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Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers' reluctant star, leads without having to say much

Aleksander Barkov had two game-winning goals in Florida's series against Boston

Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers' reluctant star, leads without having to say much
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Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas

The biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason plans may just hinge on trust

Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas
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Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay

The Nashville Predators have traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman

Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
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Craig Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump

The opportunity to give a talented team the extra boost it needs was an enticing one for Craig Berube

Craig Berube eyes opportunity to build, push Maple Leafs over the hump
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Bruins' braintrust says offseason priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is ready to go with a goaltender rotation again next season if the team can make the math work

Bruins' braintrust says offseason priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman
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New Jersey Devils hire former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

The New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe as coach less than two weeks after he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs

New Jersey Devils hire former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe
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Bobrovsky makes 23 saves for first shutout of the postseason, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0 in Game 1

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final

Bobrovsky makes 23 saves for first shutout of the postseason, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0 in Game 1
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Stars drop 7th straight Game 1, falling 3-2 to Oilers in 2nd overtime in West final

The Dallas Stars got a tying goal from Tyler Seguin late in regulation, then had a four-minute power play early in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final

Stars drop 7th straight Game 1, falling 3-2 to Oilers in 2nd overtime in West final
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Winnipeg Jets promote associate coach Scott Arniel to head coach, replacing the retired Rick Bowness

The Winnipeg Jets promoted associate coach Scott Arniel to head coach Friday, replacing the retired Rick Bowness

Winnipeg Jets promote associate coach Scott Arniel to head coach, replacing the retired Rick Bowness
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Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference final

Barclay Goodrow scored at 14:01 of overtime and the New York Ranger beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Friday night in Game 2 to even the Eastern Conference final

Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference final
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Bobrovsky, Shesterkin matching each other save-for-save in Panthers-Rangers series for East title

The Eastern Conference Finals have been a goaltender duel

Bobrovsky, Shesterkin matching each other save-for-save in Panthers-Rangers series for East title
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Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final

Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final
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Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey

Kaapo Kakko was back in the New York Rangers’ lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy Vesey

Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey
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Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals

Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday

Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals
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Jessica Campbell could be candidate as an assistant in Seattle, new Kraken coach Dan Bylsma says

New Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said current Coachella Valley assistant coach Jessica Campbell could be a candidate for a similar position with the NHL club

Jessica Campbell could be candidate as an assistant in Seattle, new Kraken coach Dan Bylsma says
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Rangers can't capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals

The Florida Panthers peppered Igor Shesterkin with shot after shot, and the New York Rangers goalie had an answer for almost all of them

Rangers can't capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals
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Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025

Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

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