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Ekholm returns from injury for Oilers in Game 5 against Stars: 'I shouldn't be here'

Ekholm returns from injury for Oilers in Game 5 against Stars: 'I shouldn't be here'

DALLAS — Mattias Ekholm called watching the Stanley Cup playoffs one of the most difficult things he's endured in hockey. "Nerve-racking," the Edmonton Oilers defenceman said earlier this week. "Not fun." His teammates did their part.
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Oilers look to close out Stars in West final again and advance to Stanley Cup rematch with Panthers

Oilers look to close out Stars in West final again and advance to Stanley Cup rematch with Panthers

DALLAS (AP) — Edmonton defenseman Mattias Ekholm was in the Oilers' lineup for the first time this postseason for Game 5 of the Western Conference final Thursday night, when a win would send them to a Stanley Cup Final rematch and again knock out the
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One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

LONDON — The invitation to take part in a threesome came in a text message, followed by a phone call, one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault testified Thursday. Carter Hart told a London, Ont.
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Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons.
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Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus

Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons.
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Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the extension Thursday. Foerster will count $3.
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Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the extension Thursday. Foerster will count $3.
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Mathieu Darche introduced as Islanders' head of hockey operations

Mathieu Darche introduced as Islanders' head of hockey operations

NEW YORK (AP) — Mathieu Darche was all smiles Thursday as he was formally introduced as the New York Islanders' executive vice president and general manager.
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Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL future after email mistake

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL future after email mistake

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals said Thursday that no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.
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For Panthers, clinching a 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating

For Panthers, clinching a 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Zito didn't do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers clinched their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some food and went back to work.
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