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'Mature' Oilers poised for Cup final rematch with battle-tested Panthers

'Mature' Oilers poised for Cup final rematch with battle-tested Panthers

DALLAS — The Oilers were crestfallen. Heads sank into hands. Tears flowed from reddened eyes. Edmonton's bloodied and bearded roster had given everything in the Stanley Cup final.
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Sabres GM Adams boosts front-office staff's experience by hiring Kekalainen as a senior adviser

Sabres GM Adams boosts front-office staff's experience by hiring Kekalainen as a senior adviser

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres on Friday hired former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen to serve as a senior adviser, adding a wealth of experience to general manager Kevyn Adams’ front-office staff.
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Gagnon, Reaugh named to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing

Gagnon, Reaugh named to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing

TORONTO — François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh are this year’s inductees into the media wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Gagnon will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism.
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'A big play in a big moment': McDavid's magic leads Oilers to another Cup final

'A big play in a big moment': McDavid's magic leads Oilers to another Cup final

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers were teetering on their heels. The Dallas Stars' push felt relentless. The crowd inside a raucous American Airlines Center could sense their team was on the cusp of climbing out of a deep hole.
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McDavid and Oilers set for another Cup chance against Panthers in a run that feels different

McDavid and Oilers set for another Cup chance against Panthers in a run that feels different

DALLAS (AP) — This playoff run has felt different for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, though they are now back in the same place.
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Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the East

Oilers gladly touched West trophy ahead of Cup rematch. It was hands off for Panthers in the East

DALLAS (AP) — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wasn't keeping his hands off the Western Conference championship trophy this time. McDavid gladly touched the Clarence S.
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McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5

McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5

DALLAS (AP) — Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, 40-year-old Corey Perry scored again and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5 to wrap
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In Barkov They Trust: The Panthers, led by their captain, are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final

In Barkov They Trust: The Panthers, led by their captain, are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final

The entire play took eight seconds, and basically summed up why the Florida Panthers have enormous, nonstop belief in Aleksander Barkov. Third period, Wednesday night, Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, game tied at 3.
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Seattle Kraken hire former Maple Leafs associate coach Lane Lambert

Seattle Kraken hire former Maple Leafs associate coach Lane Lambert

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken hired Lane Lambert on Thursday night as the third head coach in team history. Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma, fired after one season.
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Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots in Game 5 of West final

Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots in Game 5 of West final

DALLAS (AP) — Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 for Dallas in the Western Conference final against Edmonton on Thursday night.
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