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After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. Carolina was second on the power play and first on the penalty-kill, and New York was third in both.
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NHL announces six finalists for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

NHL announces six finalists for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

NEW YORK — The NHL has announced the six finalists for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award. The award is given to the "individual who, through the sport of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture, or society.
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Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series

Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights were denied a Stanley Cup repeat in a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars, while the rested New York Rangers edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to start their second-round series Sunday.
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Stars and Avalanche meet to open the second round

Stars and Avalanche meet to open the second round

Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.
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Stars deny Golden Knights a Stanley Cup repeat, oust Vegas 2-1 in Game 7

Stars deny Golden Knights a Stanley Cup repeat, oust Vegas 2-1 in Game 7

DALLAS (AP) — Radek Faksa made a promise to his 2 1/2-year-old son when they were playing together before the Dallas Stars took the ice for Game 7.
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Oilers, Canucks start NHL playoff series Wednesday in Vancouver

Oilers, Canucks start NHL playoff series Wednesday in Vancouver

NEW YORK — The second-round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks opens Wednesday in Vancouver. The Oilers and Canucks are the two Canadian clubs among eight remaining in Stanley Cup playoff contention.
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Rangers stay undefeated in the playoffs, win Game 1 over the Hurricanes 4-3

Rangers stay undefeated in the playoffs, win Game 1 over the Hurricanes 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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Zibanejad scores twice for Rangers in 4-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 1 of series

Zibanejad scores twice for Rangers in 4-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 1 of series

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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'You just have to be always ready': Canucks' Silovs embracing playoff opportunity

'You just have to be always ready': Canucks' Silovs embracing playoff opportunity

VANCOUVER — Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks' depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games. The rookie remains unfazed. “You just have to be always ready," Silovs said Sunday.
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