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Former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial paused due to juror illness

Former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial paused due to juror illness

LONDON — The sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team has been put on hold for a day due to juror illness.
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Canadiens eliminated from NHL playoffs after 4-1 loss to Capitals in Game 5

Canadiens eliminated from NHL playoffs after 4-1 loss to Capitals in Game 5

WASHINGTON — A feeling of disappointment reverberated through the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room following their early playoff exit. There was also a healthy dose of optimism.
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Kyle Okposo joins the NHL Players' Association months after winning the Stanley Cup and retiring

Kyle Okposo joins the NHL Players' Association months after winning the Stanley Cup and retiring

Kyle Okposo is joining the NHL Players’ Association as business development and player engagement adviser.
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Capitals stay even-keeled to eliminate the Canadiens in 5 and win their first series since 2018

Capitals stay even-keeled to eliminate the Canadiens in 5 and win their first series since 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like during the season when they were the top team in the Eastern Conference and one of the best in the NHL, the Washington Capitals got goals from Alex Ovechkin , superb play in net from Logan Thompson and scoring up and down
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Dallas aims to clinch first round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas aims to clinch first round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
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Golden Knights visit the Wild with 3-2 series lead

Golden Knights visit the Wild with 3-2 series lead

Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -166, Wild +140; over/under is 5.
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Connor's three-point effort leads Jets to 5-3 win over Blues, 3-2 series lead

Connor's three-point effort leads Jets to 5-3 win over Blues, 3-2 series lead

WINNIPEG — Vladislav Namestnikov and his Winnipeg Jets teammates knew they had to find another gear after losing star centre Mark Scheifele in Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.
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Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in 5, advance to play the Hurricanes

Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in 5, advance to play the Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored on a laser of a shot off a faceoff, Logan Thompson made some spectacular saves among his 28 and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday night to ad
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Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Ovechkin scores as the Capitals eliminate the Canadiens in 5, advance to play the Hurricanes

Ovechkin scores as the Capitals eliminate the Canadiens in 5, advance to play the Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in seven years, the Washington Capitals were on the smiling end of a playoff handshake line. And they got to enjoy it at home for the first time in a decade.
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