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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

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Vegas hosts Winnipeg with 3-1 series lead

Vegas hosts Winnipeg with 3-1 series lead

Winnipeg Jets (46-33-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Golden Knights -189, Jets +158; over/under is 5.
New Jersey, New York face off with series tied 2-2

New Jersey, New York face off with series tied 2-2

New York Rangers (47-22-13, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -124, Rangers +104; over/under is 5.
Maple Leafs host the Lightning with 3-1 series lead

Maple Leafs host the Lightning with 3-1 series lead

Tampa Bay Lightning (46-30-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Maple Leafs -157, Lightning +134; over/under is 6.
Oilers beat Kings to take 3-2 lead in playoff series

Oilers beat Kings to take 3-2 lead in playoff series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nick Bjugstad scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Oilers are a win away from advancing to the second round.
Oilers one win away from closing out playoff series with Kings after 6-3 win

Oilers one win away from closing out playoff series with Kings after 6-3 win

EDMONTON — Trade-deadline acquisition Nick Bjugstad scored twice and Zach Hyman contributed a goal off his chin to the Edmonton Oilers' 6-3 win Tuesday over the Los Angeles Kings to take a 3-2 lead in their playoff series.
Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2, avoid playoff elimination

Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2, avoid playoff elimination

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Seguin, Stars take 3-2 series lead with 4-0 win over Wild

Seguin, Stars take 3-2 series lead with 4-0 win over Wild

DALLAS (AP) — Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars are making the Minnesota Wild pay for all of those penalties, and now have the series lead for the first time. The Stars took advantage early in Game 5, and went on to a 4-0 victory Tuesday night.
Islanders beat Hurricanes, cut playoff series deficit to 3-2

Islanders beat Hurricanes, cut playoff series deficit to 3-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Islanders were ready to capitalize, both on a bizarre bounce of the puck and mistakes by the Carolina Hurricanes. That was enough to keep them alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Deal reached on $1.2B Calgary Flames arena project, Alberta government pitching in

Deal reached on $1.2B Calgary Flames arena project, Alberta government pitching in

CALGARY — A deal has been reached to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new event centre and make improvements to the surrounding area east of downtown. The City of Calgary, Alberta government, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp.