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How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks accomplished a first on Wednesday -- they prevented Connor McDavid from getting a shot on net. It was the first time in 55 career playoff games the superstar has failed to register a shot.
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Panthers head to Boston for Game 3. Canucks seek 2-0 lead on Oilers

Panthers head to Boston for Game 3. Canucks seek 2-0 lead on Oilers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers know what awaits them on Friday night.
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A look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach

A look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit.
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Hurricanes make change in net. Go to Pytor Kochetkov for Game 3 against the Rangers

Hurricanes make change in net. Go to Pytor Kochetkov for Game 3 against the Rangers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Pyotr Kochetkov is set to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 against the New York Rangers on Thursday night, as they make a change in net trailing the second-round series 2-0.
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Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe took his place in front of a dozen television cameras. The Maple Leafs head coach — on centre stage inside a small auditorium at the team's practice facility — was optimistic about the future for both himself and the group.
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What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options

Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name, according to a survey sent out Wednesday by Smith Entertainment Group.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks struck first in a wild second-round NHL playoff series opener against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday and the Florida Panthers pulled even in their best-of-seven matchup against the Boston Bruins.
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Boston and Florida tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Boston and Florida tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Panthers -123, Bruins +102; over/under is 5.
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Vancouver Canucks claw out 5-4 comeback win over Edmonton Oilers in Game 1

Vancouver Canucks claw out 5-4 comeback win over Edmonton Oilers in Game 1

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have been talking about resilience for months.
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Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.
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