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Oilers expect Stars to push back in Game 6 of Western Conference final

Oilers expect Stars to push back in Game 6 of Western Conference final

EDMONTON — In Friday’s Western Conference final Game 5 win in Dallas, the Edmonton Oilers played probably their most complete game of the entire season. They held the Stars to just 10 shots through the first two periods and won 3-1.
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Rangers leave disappointed after Presidents' Trophy curse hits them in East final

Rangers leave disappointed after Presidents' Trophy curse hits them in East final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When it was over, Vincent Trocheck wrapped his arms around goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Mika Zibanejad took a knee along the boards, watching Florida celebrate.
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Panthers going back to Stanley Cup final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize.
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Brodzinski in for Rangers for Game 6 against Florida, Rempe out

Brodzinski in for Rangers for Game 6 against Florida, Rempe out

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Rangers put Jonny Brodzinski back into their lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, taking the spot of little-used Matt Rempe.
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Oilers close to a Stanley Cup chance, going home needing one win over Stars to wrap up West final

Oilers close to a Stanley Cup chance, going home needing one win over Stars to wrap up West final

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has never been this close to playing for a Stanley Cup since the Edmonton Oilers took him with the first overall draft pick in 2011. It's been even longer for the franchise that has won the Cup five times.
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Bottom feeders in November, Oilers sit one win away from Stanley Cup final

Bottom feeders in November, Oilers sit one win away from Stanley Cup final

DALLAS — Kris Knoblauch arrived to find a locker room in turmoil. The Edmonton Oilers — among the Stanley Cup favourites when training camp opened — had got off to a disastrous start to the NHL season.
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Oilers bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Stars

Oilers bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Stars

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Sunday, 8 p.m.
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Nugent-Hopkins scores 2 power-play goals and Oilers beat Stars 3-1 to move a win away from Cup final

Nugent-Hopkins scores 2 power-play goals and Oilers beat Stars 3-1 to move a win away from Cup final

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers went into Game 5 of the Western Conference Final determined to score if they got a power-play chance.
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Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers past Stars to take 3-2 lead in Western Conference final

Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers past Stars to take 3-2 lead in Western Conference final

DALLAS — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lived the Edmonton Oilers' darkest days. The once-proud franchise endured a decade of playoff-less springs, management missteps and coaching blunders. The Oilers were a punchline across the NHL.
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Stars defenseman Chris Tanev active for Game 5 of West final vs. Oilers

Stars defenseman Chris Tanev active for Game 5 of West final vs. Oilers

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev was active for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night after taking a shot off his right foot in the previous game.
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