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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) — 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 against 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) — 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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A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
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A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
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Mikko Rantanen is settling in as a Star, and now really on other side after goal against the Avs

Mikko Rantanen is settling in as a Star, and now really on other side after goal against the Avs

DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen is now really on the other side, settling in as a Star and going back to Colorado with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs.
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Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination in Game 6 against Stars

Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination in Game 6 against Stars

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar broke in a new pair of skates Wednesday at an optional practice. Next up, breaking out of a scoring slump. Nothing has come easy for the standout Colorado Avalanche defenseman against the tenacious play of the Dallas Stars .
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'It was all consensual,' woman says in video shown at hockey players' trial

'It was all consensual,' woman says in video shown at hockey players' trial

LONDON — Holding a white towel against her body, a young woman smiles and looks into the camera. "It was all consensual," she says before asking if she's being filmed. "You are so paranoid ... I enjoyed it," she adds.
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Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time in reaching an extension for trade-acquisition Taylor Hall. The team announced Wednesday that Hall had signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract through the 2027-28 season.
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Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

LOS ANGELES — Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing up starter Stuart Skinner.
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