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Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Bruins -142, Maple Leafs +119; over/under is 5.
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Canucks eliminate the Predators with 1-0 win in Game 6

Canucks eliminate the Predators with 1-0 win in Game 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6.
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Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

An all-Canadian clash awaits the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the NHL playoffs. And Vancouver isn't expecting an easy matchup. "We're in for a tough series," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet told Pius Suter to keep shooting. Suter did just that, and it paid off.
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The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself.
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Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

Beloved sportscaster Bob Cole remembered for grit, talent and the 'gleam in his eye'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The classic "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song resounded through a St. John's, N.L.
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Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back post-seasons. The Boston Bruins have put themselves in that conversation.
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Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. Reirden was in charge of Pittsburgh's power play.
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The Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'

The Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The memory of being unable to help the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs last year still stings for Andrei Svechnikov. He has opened this post-season like a man savouring every moment of his return.
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Coach Rick Tocchet's personality, playing style paying off with Vancouver Canucks

Coach Rick Tocchet's personality, playing style paying off with Vancouver Canucks

NASHVILLE — Rick Tocchet drew ample respect during his 18 seasons as an NHL player. Now he’s doing the same behind the bench — and leading the Vancouver Canucks to their best season in over a decade in the process.
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