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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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Bowness, Tocchet, Brunette named finalists for NHL's coach of the year award

Bowness, Tocchet, Brunette named finalists for NHL's coach of the year award

NEW YORK — Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for this season's Jack Adams Award.
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Canadiens sign defenceman Adam Engstrom to three-year, entry-level contract

Canadiens sign defenceman Adam Engstrom to three-year, entry-level contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed defenceman Adam Engstrom to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday.
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'They didn't accept their fate': Maple Leafs push Bruins to another Game 7

'They didn't accept their fate': Maple Leafs push Bruins to another Game 7

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's team had a decision to make.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived to see another day on Thursday night, while the Vancouver Canucks look to avoid allowing Nashville to do the same on Friday.
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Stars aim to clinch first round series over the Golden Knights in game 6

Stars aim to clinch first round series over the Golden Knights in game 6

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Stars -113, Golden Knights -107; over/under is 5.
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Canucks try to clinch series win against the Predators

Canucks try to clinch series win against the Predators

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Predators -130, Canucks +110; over/under is 5.
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Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

TORONTO — William Nylander could barely watch the Maple Leafs' first three playoff games as he worked his way back from injury — the nerves were almost too much.
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Bruins searching for answers as they head home for deciding Game 7

Bruins searching for answers as they head home for deciding Game 7

TORONTO — An uninspired Game 5 effort put the pressure squarely on the Boston Bruins in their first-round NHL playoff series against Toronto. A Game 6 dud only made things worse.
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Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series.
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