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Panthers outshine Lightning 6-1, advance to second round

Panthers outshine Lightning 6-1, advance to second round

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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

SEATTLE (AP) — A year removed from being honored as one of the top coaches in the NHL, Dave Hakstol ended up taking the fall for the underachievement of the Seattle Kraken.
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Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a first round-high 19 goals.
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Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck’s coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vézina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday.
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Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-forth slugfest.
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Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston.
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Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

NASHVILLE — After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question — what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, giving Vancouver a 3-1 edge in their first-round s
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Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

When Andrew Brunette was playing for Minnesota, the Wild worked their way back from two separate 3-games-to-1 deficits to win playoff series. Now he will try to lead Nashville to a comeback from the bench.
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Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday.
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Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nikita Grebyonkin to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The contract, which comes into effect immediately, carries an average annual value of US$875,000.
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