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For Panthers, clinching a 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating

For Panthers, clinching a 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Zito didn't do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers clinched their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some food and went back to work.
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Leafs GM says changes will not be limited to roster after another playoff dud

Leafs GM says changes will not be limited to roster after another playoff dud

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says to expect changes in the off-season after another playoff bust. And not just to the roster — but "between the ears," too.
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Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL future after email mistake

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL future after email mistake

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals said Thursday that no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.
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Sharks re-sign defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a 1-year, $1M contract

Sharks re-sign defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a 1-year, $1M contract

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks re-signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The 23-year-old Mukhamadullin split time last season between the Sharks and the AHL.
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Maple Leafs GM Treliving says change is coming after 2nd-round playoff loss

Maple Leafs GM Treliving says change is coming after 2nd-round playoff loss

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says to expect changes in the offseason after another early exit in the Stanley Cup playoffs. And not just to the roster — but “between the ears,” too.
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In Barkov They Trust: The Panthers, led by their captain, are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final

In Barkov They Trust: The Panthers, led by their captain, are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final

The entire play took eight seconds, and basically summed up why the Florida Panthers have enormous, nonstop belief in Aleksander Barkov. Third period, Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, game tied at 3.
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Panthers' Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer return in closeout victory over Hurricanes in Eastern final

Panthers' Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer return in closeout victory over Hurricanes in Eastern final

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer returned to Florida's lineup Wednesday night in a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes that sent the Panthers back to a third straight Stanley Cup Final.
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For the 2nd straight year, Hurricanes left to lament falling in huge series hole in NHL playoff exit

For the 2nd straight year, Hurricanes left to lament falling in huge series hole in NHL playoff exit

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For the second straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes failed to win a game in their last postseason series until on the edge of elimination.
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Defending champion Panthers head back to Cup Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes

Defending champion Panthers head back to Cup Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The horn sounded to signal a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and the Florida Panthers celebrated merely by hopping over the boards and several heading over to to congratulate goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
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Paul Maurice, Rod Brind'Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reason

Paul Maurice, Rod Brind'Amour skipped player handshakes after East final. It was for a good reason

Florida coach Paul Maurice did not shake hands with the Carolina Hurricanes when the Eastern Conference final ended. And he asked Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour not to shake hands with the Panthers, either. It wasn't out of disrespect.
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